iCompositions Criminally Overlooked

SAY WHAT NOW?

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:00:00 -0400

From the first day that I spent on Icomp I was drawn to the non-US artists. To hear ordinary people from around the globe create original music and to add their language to it just riveted me. There are many non-US artists that I love here but have enjoyed a lot of attention, so I'm focusing on those that could use a little spotlight.

Mikee's Musical Musings Vol 3 DNB edition

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:13:00 -0400

There is a plethora of musical style out there. Some obvious (Pop, Rock, Hip-Hop, RnB, Classical) some obscure (Glitch, 8 Bit, Grind, Field Recording, Concrete Music). But its when these styles come together to form little hybrid freaks of sound, something beautiful and original is born. One (of millions) of these little "hybrid" genres is Jungle Music (or more commonly known as Drum and Bass Music) is what we will be focusing on in this issue of M3.

Diggin' In

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:11:00 -0400

This week I discovered some great new artists. Well at least they're new to me. I'd like to start off this column mentioning them first.

Ciheins' Classical Corner

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:01:00 -0400

Hey all, Has it been 6 months already? I am sorry for not getting this up sooner.. but it is well worth the wait.

The Best Undiscovered Songwriters

Tue, 06 May 2008 22:13:00 -0400

This is my first (and hopefully not the last. ED*) Criminally Overlooked post, so I thought I'd give a shout out to the Independent Folk community hear on iCompositions.

House Arrest

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:41:00 -0400

House Arrest by MissRedd

All Around The World

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:15:00 -0400

Now we all go on about the caliber of the music here and there is just so much talent around. Here are some songs that have really gotten under my skin and you might not have had the pleasure.

Mikee's Musical Musings Pt. II

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:15:00 -0400

In this issue I tried to bring to you a nice range of pop, folk, funk and rock inspired tunes that have really caught my eye as being truly overlooked. Hopefully these tunes will now get the attention that they deserve.

Rock Solid

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:44:00 -0500

I first became interested in music in the 70�s moving through Glam-Rock into Disco and Soul in the twist of a platform shoe and high waister trousers. Somewhere along the line I took the time to fall into 60�s music and heavy rock. About the time Punk was born I picked the bass guitar up and so my musical career started and stalled... Pretty much the same as it is now.

Metalheads Rejoice

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:16:00 -0500

Since I don�t listen to enough new iComp music with the frequency I�d like, I can�t really make a grocery list of new songs that I�ve heard and plug them in the way that most of the CO�s are done. Instead, I have decided to focus on five artists that I believe aren�t getting the exposure they deserve for the talent they have brought to this community.

Ciheins' Classical Corner

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:24:00 -0500

This classical column has a lot of new-comers to the site and I would like to say welcome. We also have a lot of familiar faces too, but not necessarily for classical. So be prepared for some great music and make sure you have some time. These selections will take some time to listen to, so let�s get right to it!

Bringin' It All Back Home (to the Music)

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 23:40:00 -0500

So...one beautiful day, Julian asked if I could write something for the famous Criminally Overlooked pages. And, on that beautiful sunny day, I said "yes." And now here I am trying to figure out how to do it properly. The focus of these columns seems really important to me. Giving light to some gems that passed away too soon, too quickly...and some forgotten ones. There's a deep, cruel injustice going on with the amount of uploads everyday on Icomp...and that's one of the best ways (with browsing endlessly through the artists pages) to repair it, maybe.

A Brief Explosion of Sound

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:44:00 -0500

I wondered for a long time how I should introduce this article�talk is cheap, music is timeless, so let�s dive right in.

Drums and Bass

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 23:16:00 -0500

It's all about the drums and bass this week! Sometimes the rhythm is everything! This week's selections are heavy on the bass and rhythms.

Global Music (Artists from Sweden and Indonesia)

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:25:00 -0400

It's been so long since I've written a column, and I have missed it. But you know, life is what it is and sometimes writing this column, which I love has to take a back seat to life's other priorities. What I do discover is that when I don't write or read the column as my guest contributors have done a most excellent job of sharing their music loves with you -- I really miss listening and writing. So this week I am keeping it short and sweet. Well maybe not too short , but I am trying to focus on a few artists at a time and not to overload the reader and listener with too many as I have done in the past. But as you can tell from the length of this one, I have failed miserably!

Mikee's Musical Musings

Sat, 06 Oct 2007 01:00:00 -0400

From drunken, swaggering, Mediterranean Folk to a Lounge-Rock version of a Britney Spears song, the following selections are all stand out works of art. These artists are being recognized for their originality and specifically (but not only) for the songs listed here. Each tune has its own unique feel and style and all succeed in swaying the listener�s thoughts and emotions.

Nothing but the Blues

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 10:51:00 -0400

The blues is a form of expression that takes different shapes and forms but will always allow the artists to express their deepest feelings. It is music that comes from the heart and beyond.

Notes From the Classical Front

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:01:00 -0400

Hi all! September is here, the season's changing, fall's in the air and it's a beautiful time of year for music and we have some great music here to listen to on iCompositions!

The Next Generation

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:01:00 -0400

In my exploring on iComp, I've run across some incredibly motivated and talented young artists. They are the next generation of writers, performers, producers, shakers and movers, Grammy winners, and your neighbor next door. Some of them aren't so overlooked, in any case, I want folks to know that these artists are teens and even younger.

Retrolust's Music Mix

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:01:00 -0400

There is always someone doing something new, interesting, comical, or just plain insane on iCompositions. One great thing about iComp is that is it filled with great music to inspire.

The Face's Top Seven

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:01:00 -0400

This site has so many hidden artists it's not funny. Take a chance on some of these guys and you will be amazed how much talent lies beneath the top 30. Go on you know you wanna!

Undercover and All Around the World

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 21:10:00 -0400

It�s been tough trying to get my act together to do these things on a weekly, or even bi-weekly basis, but I do sincerely thank you for your patience and the time you�ve taken to reading my awfully subjective opinions on the music of some of the artists here.

The Revenge of the Independents

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 19:52:00 -0400

Hello everyone! We have some really cool tunes lined up for you this week, so let's get right to business!

Moving Tunes, Feel-Good Tunes; Tunes of Our Times

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 18:00:00 -0400

I must say though, that I certainly have enjoyed being a listener and really delving into some of the excellent songs my friends and co-contributors (conspirators) have been recommending.

Metal and Beyond, Volume 2

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 14:16:00 -0400

Hi guys I�m back again to tell you about some more good heavy tracks. Last time I talked about the ones that brought me here and hooked me now I want to talk about some that I�ve found since I moved in. Also added some ones in I and a few others have missed.. so we all get some good good new stuff to enjoy..

ArtNeuro's Notes From Down Under

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 00:15:00 -0400

I was asked by Julian to write one of these columns many months ago. The other guys who have posted for this column have pointed out some really good criminally overlooked artists. Heck, I�ve even been mentioned about 3 times myself, which probably means I�m not criminally over-looked, more like, justifiably overlooked?

Cihein's (Classical) Summer Camp

Thu, 24 May 2007 10:51:00 -0400

I found some really unique gems this time. There is a lot of piano in this one so if you don't like piano, well, to bad. I'm personally, not a huge fan of the instrument itself but I do appreciate good work when I hear it. There is a lot of music in this one today so you can get your classical fix.

Black (and Blue), Music for the Mind.

Sun, 06 May 2007 10:42:00 -0400

It's been a while since I have written a Criminally Overlooked myself and it feels great to be in the writer's seat- although I must say the other contributors have me totally envious. Thanks to everyone who's contributed and will be contributing throughout the year.

Meet the Criminal

Sat, 21 Apr 2007 22:09:00 -0400

Yes... I admit it. I�m a criminal. I�ve been overlooking a whole bunch of y�all for a very long time, including some of my faves. I never thought it would happen, but I�ve got a bit of iComp burnout going on.

DDball's Pre-Loved Gems

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:12:00 -0400

Writing for this column is a privilege, and impossible. As Barretok has pointed out, there is a tendency to choose stars, which is apparently counter to the intention of the column (he didn�t write anything so clumsy, my paraphrasing). I will focus on what has struck me, over the last few years, which others might have missed.