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One man performs Bohemian Rhapsody in its entirety!
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The top 10 most unlikely celebrity musicians
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This Day in Music – The Tube
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Kylie to re-record her hits in 25th year
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The Day of the Rabblement confirmed for ‘National Learn to Play Day’
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Roland and Fender team up for new V-Guitar
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This Day in Music – Instant Karma
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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy composer, Alberto Iglesias, nominated for Oscar
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One man performs Bohemian Rhapsody in its entirety!
After meeting and performing with Queen’s Roger Taylor recently, Richie Castellano decided to commemorate the occasion by re-recording the entirety of Bohemian Rhapsody by himself in a split screen YouTube... -
The top 10 most unlikely celebrity musicians
Yesterday’s revelation that Hulk Hogan used to be a session bassist (yes really!) and nearly joined Metallica, got the musicroom team thinking. Who are the most unlikely musicians with fame... -
This Day in Music – The Tube
On this day, 27th January 1984, Madonna made her first appearance in the UK when she appeared on the Channel 4 TV music program The Tube performing her new single...
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Kylie to re-record her hits in 25th year
Posted on January 26, 2012 | No CommentsKylie Minogue is to re-record her most popular hits this year as she marks her 25th year in showbusiness. She has recorded acoustic versions of her fan’s favourite tracks at London’s famous Abbey Road studios, accompanied by a 24-piece orchestra. The first track was released yesterday... -
The Day of the Rabblement confirmed for ‘National Learn to Play Day’
Posted on January 26, 2012 | No CommentsThe winners our Annual Musicroom Acoustic Showcase ’The Day of the Rabblement’ will be in store on ‘National Learn to Play Day’ on Saturday the 31st of March at 2pm! Talented and superbly put together original three peice folk band featuring featuring: Khaleda on Vocals and Guitar, Danny on accordion... -
Roland and Fender team up for new V-Guitar
Posted on January 26, 2012 | No CommentsManufacturers Roland and Fender have teamed up for a new V-Guitar to offer players a traditional design with state-of-the-art digital music technology. The VG Stratocaster G-5 was unveiled at the recent NAMM industry event in Las Vegas and it follows on from the success of the... -
This Day in Music – Instant Karma
Posted on January 26, 2012 | No CommentsOn this day in 1970, John Lennon wrote, recorded, and mixed his new single, “Instant Karma,” all in one day. It ranks as one of the fastest-released songs in pop music history, recorded at London’s Abbey Road Studios and arriving in stores only ten days... -
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy composer, Alberto Iglesias, nominated for Oscar
Posted on January 25, 2012 | No CommentsAlberto Iglesias has been nominated for the Oscar for best soundtrack for his incredible score to 2011’s Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. This is the Spanish director’s third nomination following The Constant Gardner in 2005 and The Kite Runner in 2007. The tense and brooding atmosphere of... -
This Day in Music – I Can’t Stand Up For Falling Down
Posted on January 25, 2012 | No CommentsOn this day, January 25 2008, British Sea Power’s keyboard and cornet player Phil Sumner ended up in hospital after being knocked unconscious when he attempted a stage dive. The crowd at Leeds Irish Centre failed to catch him when he jumped off a 12-foot... -
This Day in Music – Solitary Man
Posted on January 24, 2012 | No CommentsBorn on this day, 24 January 1941, Neil Diamond, singer-songwriter. Many acts from Elvis Presley, Lulu, and Deep Purple have all covered his songs. With his 2008 album Home Before Dark, Diamond became the oldest artist to have a US number one; the record was... -
John Adams Live In-Store Gig Review
Posted on January 24, 2012 | No CommentsJohn Adams Live In Musicroom It was a rainy, dreary December day in Portsmouth, just two days before Christmas. Hoards of shoppers, desperately dashed through the rain, in hopes of finding those last-minute Christmas presents. Suddenly, ball of sunshine in the form of X-Factor’s John Adams,... -
Luxury hotel guests get chance to record at Abbey Road
Posted on January 24, 2012 | No CommentsGuests staying at London’s Savoy and other Fairmont-owned hotels are being given the rare opportunity to record at Abbey Road, the studios made famous by the Beatles. Through a deal between EMI, which owns the building, and Farimont, guests will be allocated a producer and session...
