PHOTO : RENE STAKENBORG
Get the stories behind classic songs from Maestro Fresh Wes
& others , Pg . 38
Alex St . Kitts & other bassists share their advice , experiences & favourite gear , Pg . 49
INDIE INSIDER
A Personal History of Long-Distance , Real-Time Collaborative Performance
ROAD TEST
IK Multimedia ’ s AmpliTube 5 amp & FX simulation software , Radial ’ s HDI studio direct box & Steinberg ’ s Cubase Pro 11 DAW
DEPARTMENTS
9 First Take 12 Association Update 14 Changes 20 Canadian Musician Podcast 21 Events 64 Hot Gear 71 Advertisers ’ Index 74 Tech Tools 76 Classifieds 78 Showcase
COLUMNS
10 22
27 Finding the Right Balance When ` ` Recording Live Off the Floor
28 Twitch : The Next Frontier for ` ` Independent Musicians
29 Can COVID-19 Vaccination ` ` Passports Save Live Music ?
30 `5 Improv & Accompaniment Tips ` ` for Basic Piano Players
31 Creating Contrast When Soloing ` ` on Guitar
32 “ Good ” Needs Help to Succeed , ` ` but “ Great ” Transcends 58 Maracatu Meets Technique , Pt . 1 59 Pliability of V7 Resolutions on Bass 60 Is Pro Audio Coming Home ? 61 How Does One Get Six Brand ` ` Endorsements Before Their 15 th ` `Birthday ?
FEATURES
contents
March / April 2021 , Vol . XLIII , No . 2
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Rufus Wainwright
Comes Full Circle
By Michael Raine As he approaches 50 , one of Canada ’ s finest singers , songwriters , and composers reflects on his musical upbringing in the “ first family of folk ,” the city that shaped his career , his quest for perfection , his return to pop music on Unfollow the Rules , and more .
It ’ s All About the Song
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Iconic Canadian artists share the stories behind their classic songs
By David McPherson We share the stories behind five classic songs by The Guess Who , Maestro Fresh Wes , The Parachute Club , Spirit of the West , and Blood , Sweat & Tears , which have been inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame .
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Rhye
Taps into the Mystic
with Home
By Michael Raine Michael Milosh , the prodigious musician , producer , and songwriter with the enchanting voice behind Rhye , takes CM into his new home studio and the making of his latest acclaimed record .
Getting Your Money
46 from Satellite Radio
A primer on digital performance royalties
By Dani Oliva You may have heard a publicist or radio promoter say they ’ ll pitch your music to satellite radio like SiriusXM and / or Stingray . Sounds like a great perk ! Maybe you listen to satellite radio yourself ! Beyond it being an excellent promotional opportunity , you actually get paid when your song is played via digital performance royalties . So , how do you collect these royalties ?
CM ’ s 2021
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Bass Panel
Insights & experiences from all styles & eras
By Michael Raine CM assembled an incredible roster of bassists who cover the gamut of genres and experience levels . From hard rock to pop and R & B , and players who have been touring the world for decades to others still very young in their careers , we got some very interesting perspectives . Of course , they also geek out on gear !
Cover Photo : Rufus Wainwright by V . Tony Hauser