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Kanye Petition, Mic-database and Pop Chords!
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Petition to have Kanye West's music removed from streaming
A petition calling for Kanye West's music to be removed from streaming platforms has been signed by almost 90,000 people. The Change.org petition was created in response to the rapper's recent anti-Semitic comments. The petition calls for platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music to remove West's solo album from their services.(Link)
Micpedia – Free online database of 4500 microphones
Odratek BV has launched Micpedia, an online database that provides technical information on 4500 models of microphones. The resource offers physical specifications and electrical characteristics for models from 220 manufacturers including Neumann, AKG, DPA and Rode. Registered users can compare up to four microphones side by side and annotate data with purchase dates and serial numbers. The website will also host guides, recommendations and articles by leading experts. (Link)
Taylor Swift uses same chord progression 21 times
Pianist, David Bennett, has identified five chord progressions that Taylor Swift frequently uses in her music. The most common progression, used 21 times, is the classic "I V vi IV" progression. Bennett notes that this is a common progression used by many artists and that Swift's skill as a songwriter lies in her ability to create familiar-sounding but new melodies and lyrics. (Link)