Ok, so I noticed when I was updating my site, that random words were highlighted as links. When I hovered my mouse pointer over them, an advertisement looking pop-up appeared saying something about "text enhance" or some other mumbo-jumbo. I did a little research and discovered this article, which explains that these "text enhance" people have placed add-on software to my multiple browsers AND installed software to my computer.
If you're seeing these links on websites too, read this article to learn about them and how to REMOVE them!
http://wafflesatnoon.com/2011/10/05/seeing-unwanted-text-enhance-ads/
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Friday, April 13, 2012
Thursday, April 12, 2012
35th Film Score!
I'm always itching to do more film music. Got a film that needs music, let's chat!
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Trade Up
Hi everybody,
I've re-invigorated my "Trade Up" campaign, based on the One Red Paper Clip project by Kyle MacDonald. Please visit my Trade Up page to learn about my goal and to see what I have to trade!
Happy Trading!
...Scotty
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I've re-invigorated my "Trade Up" campaign, based on the One Red Paper Clip project by Kyle MacDonald. Please visit my Trade Up page to learn about my goal and to see what I have to trade!
Happy Trading!
...Scotty
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Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Baptism By Fire
Lately I've met with several young singers with dreams of becoming recording artists. Of course, they are wanting to know what do to in order to chase that dream. Unfortunately, it's rare to have someone in your hometown that understands the music business and knows how to guide you toward the goal of becoming a successful musician and recording artist.
In my humble opinion, there is nothing more valuable to a young performer than performing. Having experience in front of an audience invaluable. It helps you discover not only how to read an audience and please them, but it helps you discover yourself, and who you are as an artist. What styles/songs do you sound the best on? What styles/songs do you enjoy performing?
This also helps you build a catalog of songs that you know and can perform. Having this is a tremendous tool for when you need to perform for somebody and showcase your talent. It can also come in handy if you need to get a gig to make some money. Learn as many songs as you can. Know your keys!
I can hear your concern though, "But Scotty, how do I get performing opportunities in my tiny little town?" This is your challenge. There are musicians everywhere. You'll just have to research who's playing music in your area or surrounding areas. Try to find those with similar styles to what you're wanting to do, but learning and getting experience with multiple styles is never a bad thing. Find a guitar player or piano player to do some singing with. Find a small club that may not have live music yet, or has nights without entertainment, and work something out so you can come in one day a month and play a couple hours for tips. Sometimes you'll have to get creative to find your outlet, but it's important.
I just figured I'd post this since it seemed to be a common conversation for me lately. Hope this helps!
Good luck!
...Scotty
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In my humble opinion, there is nothing more valuable to a young performer than performing. Having experience in front of an audience invaluable. It helps you discover not only how to read an audience and please them, but it helps you discover yourself, and who you are as an artist. What styles/songs do you sound the best on? What styles/songs do you enjoy performing?
This also helps you build a catalog of songs that you know and can perform. Having this is a tremendous tool for when you need to perform for somebody and showcase your talent. It can also come in handy if you need to get a gig to make some money. Learn as many songs as you can. Know your keys!
I can hear your concern though, "But Scotty, how do I get performing opportunities in my tiny little town?" This is your challenge. There are musicians everywhere. You'll just have to research who's playing music in your area or surrounding areas. Try to find those with similar styles to what you're wanting to do, but learning and getting experience with multiple styles is never a bad thing. Find a guitar player or piano player to do some singing with. Find a small club that may not have live music yet, or has nights without entertainment, and work something out so you can come in one day a month and play a couple hours for tips. Sometimes you'll have to get creative to find your outlet, but it's important.
I just figured I'd post this since it seemed to be a common conversation for me lately. Hope this helps!
Good luck!
...Scotty
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Thursday, May 26, 2011
Tom T. Hall Birthday Celebration & "I Love" Album Release
What a magical night. What an absolute honor. Last evening, Red Beet Records and the Country Music Hall of Fame hosted an album release of a re-make of Tom T. Hall's 1970's childrens music.
The new album "I Love: The Songs from Fox Hollow", produced by Eric Brace and Peter Cooper, is a celebration of the wonderful songs from years ago. The new recordings boast performances by Patty Griffin, Buddy Miller, Tommy Cash, Lloyd Green, Duane Eddy, Lim Lauderdale, Bobby Bare, and many more. And all were on hand last night to perform these wonderful songs at The Country Music Hall of Fame's Ford Theatre.
Scotty Huff was invited to supplement the band on trumpet. "Man, what an honor to stand beside Duane Eddy and Lloyd Green, and listen to their amazing tone and musicality. And they must be the nicest guys in the word," shared Huff.
Tom T. was there with his wife "Miss Dixie." His performances were as magnificent as you would imagine a country legend would deliver.
After the show, all enjoyed some cake in celebration of Tom T.'s 75th birthday.
Get your copy of "I Love" from Red Beet Records, and enjoy the magic of these songs and performances.
Happy Birthday Tom T.
The new album "I Love: The Songs from Fox Hollow", produced by Eric Brace and Peter Cooper, is a celebration of the wonderful songs from years ago. The new recordings boast performances by Patty Griffin, Buddy Miller, Tommy Cash, Lloyd Green, Duane Eddy, Lim Lauderdale, Bobby Bare, and many more. And all were on hand last night to perform these wonderful songs at The Country Music Hall of Fame's Ford Theatre.
Scotty Huff was invited to supplement the band on trumpet. "Man, what an honor to stand beside Duane Eddy and Lloyd Green, and listen to their amazing tone and musicality. And they must be the nicest guys in the word," shared Huff.
Tom T. was there with his wife "Miss Dixie." His performances were as magnificent as you would imagine a country legend would deliver.
After the show, all enjoyed some cake in celebration of Tom T.'s 75th birthday.
Get your copy of "I Love" from Red Beet Records, and enjoy the magic of these songs and performances.
Happy Birthday Tom T.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Still In The Fight Campaign to Salute Our Wounded Heroes with Art & Music
Please support this wonderful cause!
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Scotty Huff's Children's Music Pet Peeve
Ok, enough! I can't stand it! Can somebody explain to me why children's educational programming, especially those that have a musical focus, cannot seem to follow a few basic and simple rules when providing music to children?
This pet peeve of mine started when my son was a baby and we purchased the "Baby Mozart" CD and DVD from the Baby Einstein series. Now, you'd think that if these people were really trying to positively influence the youth of the world with early exposure to classic music, they would introduce them to REAL INSTRUMENTS! I was shocked to hear synthesized instruments on the recordings. Was the budget really too high to hire musicians to actually play string instruments, or a real trombone? Even if there was a small budget at first, once Disney bought them out, could they not do a second release with real instruments to ensure our youngsters were exposed to real sounds?
We don't watch a ton of television in my house, but when we do watch kids programming, I'm usually baffled at the poor quality of songs and music production that is intended to foster learning in our children. Often, the lyrics are too complicated or are moving too quickly for the given age group, the vocal parts are mixed way too quietly for anyone to understand, and it often sounds like they saved money by having the songwriter sing the track instead of hiring a professional vocalist that understands how to deliver a song for children. "The Wiggles", a children's programming phenomenon back in the day, was a perfect example of, "What the heck are they saying/singing about?" I've worked with people from Australia and have no issues understanding their accents and colloquialisms, and I still couldn't understand half of what they were saying or singing about.
Music education is an EXTREMELY important part of a child's development, from birth throughout their school years... and beyond! The educational benefits of music is well documented. I'm not saying it has to be corny. It can be a lot of fun, exciting, modern, AND effectively educational. This is not difficult.
If your producing a children's show and you're not sure how to implement what I'm talking about, let me help you. It's not as hard as you may think. It's not as time consuming as you may think. It's not as expensive as you may think. (Wow, this is sounding like an advertisement all of a sudden!) But seriously, I can help! (scotty@scottyhuff.com) But at least put as much effort into the music as you do all other aspects of your show. The kids deserve it!
...Scotty
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