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4 Incredible Gifts That Will Capture A Music Lovers Heart

March 25, 2013 by Chris

Can any of you imagine life without music? Just like our body needs food to survive, similarly, our soul needs a little bit of music every now and then. Who doesn’t like music? We all like listening to music – be it a particular genre, a particular band, a certain instrument or maybe any music that our mood fancies. However, for some people, music holds a tad more meaning in their life than a mere “like”. These are people who love music and are deeply passionate about it, and connect with it more than the rest of us. When it comes to buying a suitable gift for such music buffs, look no further than the following four amazing gift ideas.

A set of swanky speakers

One must admit that most of the in-built speakers that we have in our computers, phones, notebooks, laptops or tablets, are not up to the mark and give out an awful sound. For a person who literally eats drinks and sleeps music, what could be a better gift than an incredible sound system? Consider gifting a set of stylish and sleek speakers to that special music lover in your life. Besides, there are so many different options available in the market these days, suitable for almost any budget range. Apart from different styles, designs, and sizes, you could also opt for sleek portable speakers, that can be connected to a number of devices such as you mp3 player, iPod, smart phone, tablet and so on.

High-quality headphones or earphones

Gift a music lover a good pair of quality headphones or earphones and you will never go wrong. There are literally tons and tons of well-known brands that sell a variety of earphones and headphones available in different colors and styles. Whether used while travelling, working out in the gym, or simply while taking a stroll down the park, a pair of class headphones or earphones take the quality of sound to a different level altogether. Moreover, if you’re okay with stretching your pocket a bit, you can even get a pair of wireless headphones that can connect to your devices via Bluetooth. Perfect.

T-shirts and other gift accessories

Is your music lover a hardcore rock music fan? Does he/she worship bands like Metallica, Pink Floyd or maybe The Beatles? That feeling when you strut out proudly wearing a t-shirt of your favorite rock band is simply a great feeling and leaves you grinning all day. Go check out your nearest market or the mall and you’ll definitely find plenty of popular rock band t-shirts to lay your hands on. Or to make things easier, you can also sit at home and check out some popular shopping websites online! If not t-shirts, you could go for some funky gift accessories such as guitar key chains, rock band themed wallets or bandanas, cell phone covers, tattoo sleeves, guitar picks, and whatever more you can think of.

Tickets for a rock concert

Are there any local bands performing in any of those happening pubs in town? Any popular rock bands scheduled to perform live in your city? If yes, stop procrastinating and book surprise tickets for your loved one now! Make sure you do the bookings in advance while the tickets are cheaper!

These were four incredible gift ideas that bound to impress any music lover.

This guest post is by Lilly Jones, who works at Addicted to Audio, sellers of headphones, speakers, and headphone amplifiers. She uses guest posting to share her knowledge and opinions about the world of music.





Filed Under: Great sites and products, Home and Lifestyle Tagged With: earphones, gifts, headphones, music lover, rock concert, speakers

Top 5 Rock Guitarists Who Will Stalk Your Soul Forever

February 10, 2013 by Chris

The invention of the electric guitar revolutionized the music industry, giving birth to rock and roll. Almost instantly, the electric guitar became a symbol of Cultural Revolution, musical rebellion and rock music. A combination of a solo instrument as well as a rhythm player, the electric guitar’s popularity started rocketing as artists and rock bands starting experimenting and mastering new sounds, effects, textures and various techniques. This article is about a few of such guitar maestros’ who have changed the way we listen to rock music – forever.

Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix is arguably known to be one of the most creative guitarists and probably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music. By playing close to the amplifier and cranking up the distortion, he showed creative and unique cutting-edge guitar effects. Hendrix was also famous for the fact that he could play the guitar using his right hand and his teeth or he could also play behind his back and between his legs. This indisputably makes him the greatest guitarist ever in the world of rock and roll.

Eric Clapton

Known as one of the most all-rounded musicians of all time, Eric Clapton’s influence in the world of Blues/Rock is undeniable. Clapton is often remembered for his wonderful solos, his songwriting, his creativity as well as the mood and feeling that could be felt when he played the guitar. Moreover, he is the only triple inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and has 17 Grammy’s to his name, which make him all the more legendary and outstanding.

Jimmy Page

The lead guitarist of one of the best Rock bands ever, Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page is one of the most brilliant and versatile guitarists and songwriters that the world of rock has ever produced. Page is known for his innovative studio techniques and dynamics, his immaculate timing and rhythms and his songwriting ability. Right from folk, to blues to metal; his style, technique and talent are something that can’t go unnoticed, etching his name bold and deep in the world of rock.

Brian May

Do you still sway to songs like “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Friends will be Friends”, and “Radio Ga Ga”? Breathtaking vocals by lead singer, Freddie Mercury, and Brian May on the guitar made Queen one of the most popular bands ever. Extremely intelligent and multitalented, May is known for his distinct and superb guitar tones, his intricate and melodious guitar solos and beautiful guitar riffs. Slightly underrated than the rest, Brian May still remains as one the best guitarists ever.

David Gilmour

If there’s any guitarist who puts the maximum heart and soul into his music, it’s got to be David Gilmour – the legendary lead singer and guitarist from the band, Pink Floyd. An amazingly talented guitarist and vocalist, Gilmour’s style of bending and re-bending notes is what makes his music so melodic and entrancing. Listen to his quintessential solos in songs like “Comfortably Numb”, “Money”, “Time”, “Coming back to Life”, “Shine on You Crazy Diamond” and others combined with his clear and pure vocals, and more likely than not, you will feel shivers run down your spine. His pure talent and passion makes him remarkably special and his work, timeless.

There are literally hundreds of other fantastic and talented guitarists who have made timeless contributions in the field of rock and roll, but these five definitely top the list!

Derek rock is a student by day and a DJ at night. He is a skilful guitarist and is passionate about music. He believes that nothing can beat the high created by playing an electric guitar in a club filled with people dancing on its tune.

Filed Under: Brian May, David Gilmour, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Musicians Tagged With: brian may, creative, david gilmour, eri clapton, guitar, guitar solos, guitarists, jimi hendrix, jimmy page, led zeppelin, play guitar, Queen, Rock, rock music, technique

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