singer, songwriter, composer, synthesist
CYBERSPACE
MUSIC RESOURCES:
An Introduction
to Online Resources for Music Research
Irish Music:
The following resources (bibliographic and webliographic) were compiled and annotated as part of student research and creative technology work for a CU-Denver spring 2003 music module on Irish music, PMUS 3820.
Resources are arranged by Project Unit Topic title, and student work is credited. Additional real and cyber resources are compiled by instructor.
Rock and New Directions in Popular Music: Irish DJs and Electronica
The Corrs
David Holmes
Irish Electronic Music
Irish Rock
U2
Bibliography:
Webliography:
http://members.lycos.co.uk/celtic_corrs
This site includes some lesser
known Corrs' quotes. This site also includes a band profile, and links to other
sites. [Mike Curtis]
http://www.cybermalaysia.com/arts/expo_s/celtic/celtic.htm
This site contains an interview of the Irish group from a Malaysian point of view. There is also a link to a review of their concert at a Tower Records. [Mike Curtis]
Online version of the Irish Independent newspaper. Contains news, sports, and entertainment articles. [Mike Curtis]
An online newspaper with articles about Irish music. Site has album reviews as well as interviews with Irish groups. [Mike Curtis]
http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Palms/2341/TheCorrs.htm
A Corrs' fan site with a complete discography and biography. Also contained within this site is a link to song lyrics and album reviews. [Mike Curtis]
This site is good for finding any musician's various official websites as well as fan sites. Also there are links to purchase an artist's albums or download song samples. [Mike Curtis]
Online version of the Irish-American newspaper. Includes album reviews, news pieces and interviews with an Irish-American slant. [Mike Curtis]
A site that focuses on all Irish Music, both traditional and contemporary. This site has album reviews and interviews as well as an ordering form for purchasing Irish music. [Mike Curtis]
An online version of a Irish cultural newspaper. Contains film, music, art, and theatre reviews, as well as cultural news pieces. [Mike Curtis]
A Canadian e-zine with a leisure/arts focus. There are articles and interviews dealing with sports, music, film and lifestyle issues. [Mike Curtis]
Webliography:
Bibliography:
Music Week, Nov. 9, 2002 p21 (3)
This article has to do with the rising power of the Northern Ireland music industry commission. The article covers new acts. [Erik Nordlie]
Popular Music, may 2000, v19 i2 p181 (19)
This article analyzes musical hybrids which may include some electronic music. [Erik Nordlie]
Billboard, august 30, 1997, p14 (2)
This article covers a band called Junkster who apparently produce dance/ club music. [Erik Nordlie]
Irish Music, 'Single Minded Fiddling', Vol. 8, no. 5, Dec./Jan. 2002/2003 This article gives me an idea of the younger side of Irish traditional music. It will give me an opinion of the opposite side of the spectrum music wise while in the same demographics. [Erik Nordlie]
Remix, 'Drum 'n' Bass, high contrast', vol.
4, no. 12, Dec. 2002
This is a short article/ profile about Welsh DJ/ Producer, High Contrast. It
will give me insight into the prevalent Drum n Bass/ Jungle scene in Ireland.
[Erik Nordlie]
Webliography:
www.irishdrumandbass.com
good source for Irish jungle [Erik Nordlie]
my favorite site so far with some experimental music [Erik Nordlie]
[Erik Nordlie]
[Erik Nordlie]
have yet to find the physical mag [Erik Nordlie]
lots of clubbing info [Erik Nordlie]
[Erik Nordlie]
[Erik Nordlie]
good site about northern Irish DJs [Erik Nordlie]
all about northern Irish music [Erik Nordlie]
This site focuses on Irish Jungle. There are up to date lists of what these DJs are spinning and lots of links to other sites dealing with drum and bass. [Erik Nordlie]
This site has lists of upcoming events involving electro with DJ lineups. [Erik Nordlie]
This is my favorite site so far. It focuses on electronic music based out of Ireland that is not mainstream, something I'm trying to focus on. [Erik Nordlie]
This site has info on regional clubs and events. It focuses on pure techno. [Erik Nordlie]
This is an online mag with a large database of interviews and record reviews. [Erik Nordlie]
This is an Irish online mag focusing on electronic music. [Erik Nordlie]
This site focuses on the rave and club scene more than the music itself. Should give me more insight into what makes up the scene. [Erik Nordlie]
This is again a site based on clubbing in Ireland. [Erik Nordlie]
This is a general dance music mag with lots of info on Irish DJs and raves. [Erik Nordlie]
This site focuses only on Irish DJs and the business aspect of their challenges. [Erik Nordlie]
www.claus.com/music/album/grounfloor.htm
This page details an Irish techno compilation getting into a good review of the artists involved. [Erik Nordlie]
This site has to do with Irish techno studio musician releases. [Erik Nordlie]
This covers a few Irish DJs and promotions of events. [Erik Nordlie]
This site has bios on some Irish experimental electronic musicians. This is again my main focus. [Erik Nordlie]
This site covers thinktoy's musical approaches to experimental electronic music. [Erik Nordlie]
This is the home page of Psychonavigation records. They have signed a few electronic artists some of which are experimental. [Erik Nordlie]
www.soundout.net/reviews/2001/january/irish labels.htm
This is an article covering the explosion of small Irish labels specializing in electronic music. [Erik Nordlie]
This site covers the Irish drum and bass producer in detail. [Erik Nordlie]
This site has info on southern Ireland’s most
promising DJ, Paul Moloney. [Erik Nordlie]
This Irish site is based on an organization that is trying to rejuvenate the club and rave scene. They're trying to bring it back to the underground. [Erik Nordlie]
David Holmes
http://imusic.artistdirect.com/showcase/club/davidholmes.html
The page talks about David and how he started out with electronica music and how he got into everything. Also had some pictures. [Vicki Rodpai]
Irish DJ's Online
This site gives profiles on many DJ's and pictures. Also gives dates when events are happening in Ireland. [Vicki Rodpai]
Overload
http://www.overloadmedia.co.uk/archives/music/decal.php
Gives overview on the group Decal which started back in the early 90's with electronica. Gives their history and how they got started. Also some pictures. [Vicki Rodpai]
Northern Irish Music Industry http://www.nimusic.com/search.asp?county=&category=&subcategory=ElectronicProducers
Gives info on electronica producers and DJ's. Also gives a little info but links to sites. [Vicki Rodpai]
Irish DJ's
http://www.danceireland.dna.ie/djs/djs.html
Gives info on Irish DJ's. [Vicki Rodpai]
Firstborn
http://www.firstborn.co.uk/frameset_index.html
Info on Oisin, an Irish DJ, who helps out the dance scene in Ireland. [Vicki Rodpai]
Irish drum n bass
http://www.irishdrumandbass.com/
Info on irish drum and bass and also some jungle music. Also gives other DJ mixes and charts. [Vicki Rodpai]
Drum and Bass Arena
More info on drum and bass. [Vicki Rodpai]
Bibliography:
Bessman, Jim. Atlantic makes commitment to Ireland's Corrs: Billboard, July 22, 1995 v107 n29 p11. [Ben Faber]
Cocks, Jay. Listen to the lion: Time, Oct 28, 1991 v138 n17 p98. [Ben Faber]
Dougherty, Steve. Irish uprising: People Weekly, August 2, 1993 v40 n5 p53[Ben Faber]
Farley, Christopher John. Rock me, I'm Irish: Time, April 5, 1993 v141 n14 p53. [Ben Faber]
Newman, Melinda. New Clannad set coming to America: Billboard, May 22, 1993 v105 n21 p12[Ben Faber]
Sandow, Greg. Black and tan and green all
over: Entertainment Weekly, March 19, 1993 n162 p60. [Ben Faber]
Webliography:
Bibliography:
WOOLSEY, Phil. Holmes Free. BBM
Magazine. Lisburn, North Ireland. Issue 80 (Chapter 3). December 2002.
Pages 52-54.
This article it's a recent interview with Irish
Dj/Producer David Holmes. The author inquires Holmes about his latest mix
album Come Get It I Got It, the experience of working in the Los
Angeles with an all-star roster of session players, and his love for Belfast,
Holmes' hometown. Additionally, Woolsey's article includes some biographical
information about Holmes. [Andres Ponce]
BAILIE, Stuart. Holmes leads the field as energy builds in Ulster.
Music Week. November 9, 2002. Pages 21-23.
This interesting piece begins by giving the
reader some of Holmes' biography as a world recognized Dj/Producer/Musician/Record
Label founder. The second part of the article focus on how starting from
Holmes' success, the Belfast music scene has witness a huge revival, leading
to the foundation of the Northern Ireland Music Industry Commission to legally
represent their artists. The article also gives an overview of the hottest
musical acts in Belfast today. [Andres Ponce]
HENDRICKSON, Matt. DJs Invade the Movies. Rolling Stone Magazine.
August 20, 1998.
This article discusses the latest tendency of
different Dj's to compose and produce movie soundtracks. As an example, the
author points out the success of the Ocean Eleven's soundtrack by David Holmes
and how it has influenced other artists to take on similar projects. [Andres
Ponce]
MOAYERI, Lily. David Holmes Goes Organic -Sort Of. DJ Times Magazine.
February, 2001.
This interview is very interesting because Holmes
talks about the particular techniques and gear he uses to achieve his
notorious sound. It also gives some biographical info as well as short reviews
of his most famous work. [Andres Ponce]
GILL, Chris. Making the Score. Remix Magazine. March 1, 2001.
An in depth interview with David Holmes. The
author asks him about his creative process, his fondness for traveling, and
some of the secrets for his particular sound. [Andres Ponce]
Webliography:
http://oblivion.accessus.net/~jon/
This site is the unofficial David Holmes fan page. It contains lots of
information about Holmes including a compilation of articles, album and
shows reviews, his discography, and more. This website also has links to other
related sites such as Holmes' record label and other bands like Primal Scream
who were produced by him as well. [Andres Ponce]
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=Bzguvadokv8w1~C
This is the all music guide webpage. It contains an introductory biography of
David Holmes as well as his discography, album reviews and links to buy his
records. [Andres Ponce]
http://www.nimusic.com/
The Northern Ireland Music Industry Commission website has news and
information for the music industry in Northern Ireland. It includes a history
of Irish Music for various different styles including dance and electronica.
David Holmes is mentioned as the precursor of the Northern Irish DJs. [Andres
Ponce]
http://www.muse.ie/reviews.html
The Muse webpage specializes in electronic music news, reviews and articles.
It has all of David Holmes' discography including reviews and some audio
samples. There are also interviews with Holmes. [Andres Ponce]
http://www.metacritic.com/music/artists/holmesdavid/oceans11
This site compiles reviews for the Ocean's Eleven Soundtrack produced by David
Holmes. The site also has links so you can read the entire review at other
musical sites such as Cdnow, Q Magazine, All Music Guide, Entertainment
Weekly, and more. [Andres Ponce]
http://www.rollingstone.com
The homepage of Rolling Stone magazine has good information about Holmes
discography, articles, pictures, and album reviews. It also contains a
condensed biography of the artist. [Andres Ponce]
http://www.furious.com/perfect/davidholmes.html
This site has a complete Holmes' biography written by one of his fans. This
biography is particularly interesting because it reveals some stories which
are not commented on other sites. It is kind of an underground
Holmes' biography.
http://ubl.artistdirect.com/music/artist/card/0,,445101,00.html?artist=David+Holmes
This site contains a complete David Holmes biography, discography including
singles and many more. It has links to buy some of Holmes' cds, singles and
some rare imports. [Andres Ponce]
http://www.bbmag.com
The website of the North Ireland based bbm magazine contains information about
shows, news, articles, and reviews of the hottest electronic artists and
DJs playing in Ireland. It also has many links to other magazines, record
labels and artists' webpages. [Andres Ponce]
http://www.nidj.com/
The homepage of Northern Ireland DJ.com has information about shows, DJ
profiles, articles and news about Northern Irish DJs. It also has an
interesting piece about the "Big Four" Northern Irish DJs, David Holmes being
one of them. [Andres Ponce]
http://data.sonicnet.com/artists/az/holmes_david/bio.jhtml
This link takes you to the VH1 webpage. This is a very good website with
extensive biographies on artists including David Holmes. This website also has
a complete Holmes' discography including some oh the remixes he has done for
other artists and some of the compilation cds he has appeared on. [Andres
Ponce]
http://www.djfergie.co.uk/
This is the official wepage of Dj Fergie one of the hottest Northern Irish DJs
right now. This site contains his biography. The page also has a link to the
BBC Radio 1 where you can hear Fergie's mixes monthly. Additionally, there are
some dates of Fergie's shows but these are not updated. [Andres Ponce]
http://www.djreporter.com/djcr0023.htm
This site contains a great deal of information about DJs including Fergie, and
many of the most famous Djs from around the world. The page includes
biographies and contact information as well. [Andres Ponce]
http://www.davidholmes.tv/
The official David Holmes site. This is a very interesting sites. It has some
incredible graphics and plenty of information about The Free Association
(Holmes' band). You can also send your email address to receive contact
information and news. [Andres Ponce]
http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/index.shtml
This BBC website contains cool information about Northern Ireland. It includes
an updated club guide, with show dates for Belfast and other Northern Irish
cities. It also has good information for music in general. [Andres Ponce]
http://www.creativeni.com/music.html
This site contains information regarding the arts in Northern Ireland.
It covers the Northern Irish actual art scene including music, film, fashion,
etc. The site also has news, reviews and links to other related sites such as
the Northern Irish Music Industry Committee. [Andres Ponce]
http://www.globalgateway.com/fetch-entertainment.asp?category=147
This site is a comprehensive list of links related to the Northern Irish music
scene. It has links from bands, clubs, magazines, fan pages, record labels and
anything related to the Irish music scene. [Andres Ponce]
http://www.burntblue.com/music/DJArtist.asp?Artist=90
This site contains a biography and discography of Dj Fergie. It also talks
about some of his tastes in music and his style of mixing. The site also has
reviews of some of Fergie's shows on the Godskitchen club. [Andres Ponce]
http://www.bbc.co.uk/aboutmusic/profiles/holmesdavid.shtml
This website contains a David Holmes' biography and discography and also links
to listen to some of his singles. The site also has a very interesting section
called David Holmes in one minute which is sort of an abbreviated resume of
his career. The site also has links to interviews with the artist and reviews
of some of his material. [Andres Ponce]
http://www.nme.co.uk/artists/119646.htm
This website has David Holmes biography, discography, reviews, a video
interview, news and other related information. Basically it has everything you
would like to know about David Holmes. [Andres Ponce]
Bibliography:
Connelly, Christopher. Keeping the Faith.
Rolling Stone: New York, March 14,1985/443.
The article is one of the first about U2. It
discusses the early punk influences and the political origins of the band
which are deeply embedded in the politics that were influencing Northern
Ireland at the time. It discusses the relationship between rock and roll and
philosophy.
Farley, John. Rock Me, I'm Irish. The Growing Popularity of Irish Rock Music
Groups. Time: April 5, 1993/V 141, n14, p53.
The article is about emerging Irish rock groups
that are gaining an international following. It discusses the bands' music
and their relationship to traditional Irish music as well as rap and reggae
influences.
Maillot, Agnes. Punk on Celluloid: John Davis' Shell Shock Rock. Historical
Journal of Film, Radio and Television. August, 2000.
The punk movement thrived in Northern Irish
music, but it was different from the punk music in other countries. It
reflected the creativity of the musicians, but it also created a scene and
atmosphere that had its own characteristics. It did not become commercial as
it was in England an other parts of the world.
O'Conno, Nuala. Bringing It All Back Home. BBC Consumer Publishing Books,
1991.
The book traces how Irish music traveled to
England and America, adopted the characteristics of those countries, and then
returned to Ireland. It brought with it a richness and diversity that is seen
in modern Irish rock.
Prendergast, Mark J. Isle of Noises: Rock and Roll's Roots in Ireland
Including Van Morrison, U2 and Sinead O'Connor. The O'Brien Press, 1987.
This book follows the development of popular
Irish music from show bands to the modern rock music. It discusses several of
the current artists. [Aly Murad]
Webliography:
Band of Brothers: Rock hall exhibit has
Irish rockers U2 covered from their 'uncool' beginnings to superstardom
http://www.cleveland/friday/plaindealer/index.ssf?bas/friday10
U2 was not always a sleek, polished band. This website tells about the early
days when its members lacked skill and success. [Aly Murad]
Bono Introduces 'Gangs of New York', Lets Slip Some
Slang
http://launch.yahoo.com/read/news.asp?contentID=211925
U2 has created the sound track for Gangs of New York, a movie about Irish
Americans. They are a Golden Globe award winner. [Aly Murad]
Bono Says Mandela Song Will Appear on AIDS Benefit
Album
http://launch.yahoo.com/read/news.asp?contentID=211987
U2 wrote a song in honor of Nelson Mandela. It was to be played for a South
African AID's benefit concert which was cancelled. It will appear on a U2
album. [Aly Murad]
Bono: The Beliefnet Interview
http://beliefnet.com/story/67/story_6758_1.html?frameset=1&storyOD=&bpardOD=11669
Bono combines his music and his spiritual beliefs. Unlike the typical
celebrity, he does more than perform in support of what he believes. He
travels and meets with political figures around the world. His mixed
Catholic/Protestant, Irish background contributes to his spiritual content.
[Aly Murad]
Causes: Getting the data on DATA
http://www.interference.com/u2/cause/gettingdataondata.2003.01.26.php
Bono is actively involved with world leaders and contemporary social issues.
He mixes fame with conscience. [Aly Murad]
Heart of Entertainment Award
http://www.interference.com/u2/cause/gettingdataondata.2003.01.26/php
Bono traveled throughout the Midwest supporting the African AID's project. He
talks about DATA, the organization behind his activism. [Aly Murad]
Interview with Bono: August 1993
http://www.ecst.csuchico.edu/-edge/u2/speechs/bono_god_speech.html
Faith and religion are core issues in U2's music. They explore man's
relationship with God and the events of the world. Bono blames man, not God,
for what we have done to our world.
[Aly Murad]
In the Name of Love. Two Decades of U2
http://www.rockhall.com/exhibitions/featured.asp
This website traces U2 to the top from their beginnings as a punk band. It
describes the evolution of their musical style. [Aly Murad]
Keeping the faith
http://www.rollingstone.come/features/cs44
The alienation of young people is a common thread in rock music. U2 deals
with it but also says alienation may be overcome. They address alienation
from their religious point of view and discuss faith. God and politics are
frequent subjects in their work. [Aly Murad]
Mr. President Africa Needs Us
http://www.washington post.come/wp-dyn/articles/A47558-2003Jan26/htm/
Bono, the political activist, praises President Bush for his move to do more
on the African continent to combat AIDS. The fight against AIDs has been a
topic of U2's social agenda. [Aly Murad]
Them Too
http://www.newyorker.com/talk/content/?02061ota_talk_hertzberg
U2 is a band that has evolved both musically and socially. This is reflected
in their work. [Aly Murad]
U2
http://launch.yahoo.com/read/feature.asp?contentID=197839
Bono talks about following creative instinct and not just matching what is
currently popular. The passion is still in the band, and it will continue to
evolve. [Aly Murad]
U2
http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/bio.asp?pod=45&cf=45
This is a very comprehensive website that traces the major events and
accomplishments of the band. It is a very thorough and factual review. [Aly
Murad]
U2
http://www.elibrary.bigchalk.com/libweb/do/document/set=search&group=
1requestid=lib=standard&resultid=ll&urn=dXluOmJpZ2NoYWxrOIVTOxpYjsONjUyOTY50A%3D%3D
U2 has made a mark on the world through what it has to say and how it has said
it. Their music is still growing. [Aly Murad]
U2 Going for Harder Sound on Next Album
http://launch.yahoo.com/read/news.asp?contentID=211663
Change is coming in U2's future music. The band is looking forward to studio
work. [Aly Murad]
U2 FAQ version 2.5
http://www.u2faq.com/2-l.html
U2 answers specific questions about the band. Much meaning is given to names
and images created. [Aly Murad]
U2 October, Magazine No:l - November 1981
http://www.richard.hare.dsl.pipex.com/u2infol.html
This is the first issue U2 Magazine. It tells about what they did in the early
years and how the public responded. [Aly Murad]
U2 Magazine No:2
http://www.richard.hare.dsl.pipex.com/u2info2.html
This article looks at the beginnings of U2 in Ireland and how they expanded
out of the country. It explores the roots of the band. [Aly Murad]
U2's 'Second Best' Evolves from Raucous
90's
http://www.elibrary.bigchalk.com/libweb/do/document/set=search&group1requestid
=lib=standard&resultid=11&urn=dXluOmJpZ2NoYWxrOIVTOxpYjsONjUyOTY50A%3D%3D
The rough edges have been polished from U2. Its early days can be compared to
now, and the changes in the music are evident. [Aly Murad]
United States' AIDs Pledge Big Step in the
Right Direction
http://www.u2com/homepage/news300/03-detail.html
U2's political side is expressed in this article. They are strongly in
support of AIDs assistance to Africa and encourage the United States to lead
the way. [Aly Murad]
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Dr.
Judith A. Coe
Assistant Professor of Voice and Commercial Music
Coordinator of Voice
Music & Entertainment Industry Studies Department
Arts Building 288H
Campus Box 162, P.O. Box 173364
Denver, Co 80217-3364
Phone: 303-556-6013
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