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I have been making a living doing music for almost 15 years now. Along with touring with my band "The David Samuel Project" I have my own independent record label called New Destiny records and I get to produce all the albums that come through my studio. I

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Computers & Technology > TV What to look for when buying a digital TV: 1 of 24
When looking for the perfect digital TV there are a few things you may want to consider before your purchase. First things first. How big do you want to go! Let's not fool ourselves here. We all love BIG. Go big or go home is my motto. Don't forget to make sure you know how big of a TV your entertainment center can go with an... More..
Entertainment > Music Business Great websites for promoting your independent band: 1 of 16
There is no replacing the promotion of Television. Shows like American Idol and other contests are launching artists out of the unknown into stardom like cannon balls. The internet is a powerful tool but it has not come close to replacing the power of TV just yet.If you are a band trying to promote yourself on the internet, y... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance Why it's recommended to shut down the computer: 1 of 16
This topic of interest depends on the computer at hand. A laptop is a different subject matter than a desktop. For example, a laptop needs to be turned off for travel purposes because your hard drive can be damaged while you are moving the laptop around. I ruined two laptops on this fact alone. I was unaware that the hard dri... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: The need for love: 1 of 14
Nothings gonna stop me nowBreak my chains and set me freeFly me on the wings of an eagleAnd bathe me in the sea of joyI need your love, I need your love, yea yea yea, I need your loveWhere does your beauty come from?And ooh won't you take me thereTake me to the other side I wanna drink heavens wineI need your love, I need you... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) Music's influence on behavior: 6 of 76
Music is a spiritual phenomenon that is felt in the carnal world. Music is used to manipulate people all the time. There are conspiracy theories that link the death of Jimi Hendrix to the government. It is said to be they were afraid of the power Jimi had on the public. They feared he could cause a rebel revolt in the country... More..
Education > Education (Other) To send your kids to private school...or not: 2 of 23
I think private schools are ideal for the beginning of the child's up-bringing. In a private school the numbers are smaller in the class room and it is more of a controlled environment. Meaning most private schools take the time to enforce certain disciplines that are forsaken in the public schools. Like the simplicity of man... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study The fruit Adam & Eve ate was not a tangible fruit: 1 of 11
The TV show Jeopardy once used this as a question, "What was the fruit in the garden of Eden consumed by Adam and Eve?" Ding, ding, ding what is an apple Alex! You are correct. I was appalled that they allowed that answer to be correct. I lost all respect for the show and I have not watched it since. Most read the Genesis sto... More..
Entertainment > Music Business Great ways to promote your band: 2 of 21
Great Ways to Promote Your BandWhen you tell an independent musician the only way to survive without a major label is to market and promote his music it is like telling him he has terminal cancer. They end up taking that bit of truth as a death sentence. I believe they think this way on account of most artist think that the b... More..
Entertainment > Music Production & Engineering Tips for recording your own song: 1 of 9
Every recording unit has what we call track inputs. They come in units of 4, 8, 16, and 24 in stand alone units. If you are using a computer you can reach up to 128 tracks and beyond depending on how powerful your computer is. Each track gives you the availability of layering one instrument on it. For example: Track one Bass,... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Christian: 18 of 140
You told me that the time was upBut I wouldn't let you there to my painBut one night I had this revelationThat you were a place in my life by my sideYou came to me and I realized in youThat love was fading it was lacking the truthYou hold on tight but your fear makes you feel likes it overI can feel you tonightSeven you came ... More..