Episode 90 - The Blue Mountains Music Festival

Welcome to show number 90! This week, we are taking a look at the 29th edition of the Blue Mountains Music Festival.If this is your first time listening, I hope you find the show interesting and consider subscribing. If you're a regular listener, thank you for your ongoing support.

In This Episode:

• The Making of Synthesiser V's Choir Voices: I discuss the AI voice tool, Synthesiser V 2 Pro by Dreamtonics,which I’ve been using to create isolated practice tracks for the choir. I share my thoughts on ethical AI training in the arts and review a video showcasing the small team—including Kanru, Junko, and Yongxin—who ethically recorded and built these choir voices.
  • Watch the video here: The Making of Synthesiser V's Choir Voices.
• Backstage Support: A short essay on the support networks we all rely on as musicians. While touring professionals might have massive crews providing electricity to stadium events like Taylor Swift's Eras tour,amateur musicians rely heavily on the forbearance and support of their families and friends while practising those repetitive scales.
• Festival Review: A roundup of the fantastic acts I managed to see at the Blue Mountains Music Festival, including:
  • The Ocelots: Twin brothers from Ireland playing guitar, harmonica, keyboard, and flute. Visit their YouTube Channel.
  • Mary Coughlan: Described as Ireland's greatest female vocalist, who played songs from her new album.Check out her channel.
  • Sunday Lemonade: An incredibly energetic local singer-songwriter duo. Visit their website.
  • The Spooky Men's Chorale: A hilarious 17-piece a capella group that had the audience singing along to Taylor Swift/Tina Turner mashups. Visit their YouTube Channel.
  • To learn more about the festival, visit: https://www.bmff.org.au/.
• Progress: A quick reality check on finding the time to practice this week, plus a short snippet from my recent vocal lesson.

Get in Touch: If you're learning an instrument or singing, I’d love to hear how you are managing your practice time and what challenges you are facing. Contact me at david@pianofinally.show or visit www.pianofinally.show.

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