As 2021 draws to a close. Here’s my review of the year that was, and hopes/plans for the future. 500 blog posts Although it seems like only yesterday, way back in 2015, I stood on a balcony of The Pestana Casino Park Hotel, Funchal, Madiera, Portugal. popping a bottle of Champagne, overlooking the city below. […]
Today was one of those very rare occasions when you hear a song for the first time and it dominates your thoughts for the whole day. Let’s start at the beginning… Another run-of-the-mill Monday really. As usual one of the very first things I do is check my phone, check my website stats, browse the
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COVID Conspiracy is a new song by Harson Robkus, our first in 10 years, and is accompanied by our debut music video, which is premiering TONIGHT on YouTube (10/12/2021) at 9 pm UK time. *EDIT The video is now LIVE! Who are Harson Robkus? COVID Conspiracy is written, produced and performed by Harson Robkus, who
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This year, as the dark nights close in, Harson Robkus have, by necessity, moved out of the allotment shed and into the world of Remote Music Production. Here are my top 5 benefits of our journey. What is Remote Music Production? Remote music production is where artists collaborate remotely to produce a piece of music.
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#1 : The Secrets of Songwriting First the bad news. I’ve been writing (mostly guitar-orientated) songs for over 20 years now, and there are no secrets. No short-cuts I can share with you that’ll transform you into a hit-maker overnight. I can’t plant an idea into your head and I don’t even believe songwriting is
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Every songwriter deals with the proverbial creative crisis from time to time. Fortunately, there are many sources of inspiration around us. Draw ideas from your own experiences and emotions, use creative lyric exercises, and think differently to create new songs. Be inspired by art Listen to music. It seems obvious, but listen to the music
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Brian May has always been my guitar hero. He’s the reason I first picked up the guitar and I admire his work greatly. Any devout Brian May fans, look away NOW! This is an article I’ve really struggled with. This is, after all, Brian May, one of the most talented, influential, and innovative guitarists that
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Surely every beginner or more experienced musician has wondered about his or her own style. The desire for individuality and identity is understandable, but is it possible to create your own “style” of music from scratch? The question is ambiguous because everything has already been invented in one way or another, because none of the
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Growing a solid fanbase is not easy. Posting your music on various social media sites will not instantly give you the rewards that you deserve. With the right tips, tricks and strategies you can maximize the results and build up a solid fanbase. You can also generate more income, if that is part of your
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