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Traditional Folk Music Library
http://www.traditionalmusic.co.uk/
A large traditional and folk music library of songbooks, tune-books, sheet-music, lyrics, midis, tablature, plus music theory, chord diagrams, scales and other music educational & academic reference materials. The traditional and folk music here is split into various songbook or tune-book collections each with a particular theme, this could be the particular type of traditional folk or roots music or its source. Includes musical scores from which you can print sheet music, song sheets with lyrics and chords, tablature, chord diagrams, instrument info and music education and academic research resources including many secondary source books. There are also MIDI files for many of the songs. TRADITIONAL MUSIC DEFINITION: Songs and tunes which have been performed, by custom, over a long period (usually several generations). They are most often folk songs, country dance or similar types of folk music but they can also be pieces from known early composers and may have been the "pop music " of their time. Traditional music (or public domain) is also used as a copyright status covering music which is out of copyright. In Europe (EEC) music copyright does not expire till 70 years after the death of the composer.
Montreal's Patrick Watson band is known for their dreamy, cinematic soundscapes. Be sure to ckeck out their new album W 'Wooden Arms'. Great music to listen to while being creative!
http://www.futureofmusic.org/index.cfm
I like the Future of Music e-newsletter that I receive from this music advocacy group
http://tv.musicdish.net/index.php3
MusicDishTV is more than an online video channel; it is the place to find out what's happening in the music world and hear brilliant new talent before they hit the radio airwaves. Become a part of the indie music revolution-- join MusicDishTV today and you're guaranteed to always have the latest dish on anything and everything related to the music industry, as well as constant exposure to the artists that make the music that keeps our world going 'round.
http://www.thankscaptainobvious.net/search/label/Mix...
This site has the best mixtape playlists ever. I try and download them every month. If you like indie music this is the site for you.
http://www.thealternateside.org/news/
What do you hear on The Alternate Side? Old and new indie favorites - not just rock, but electronica, world, dance and whatever makes us smile. We let you know about the new artists we find, the concert events we're looking forward to, and our favorite whatevers of all time. Our friends are out there making some great music.