Should Be Famous

Episode 4.5: Fat Vocals, Overdriven Piano, and My New Favorite Song

cdpixton — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:35:39 +0000

Here’s another “in between” episode. I share a couple of nerdy engineer tricks. (1) How to fatten a vocal sound (one method), that I learned from the mixing engineer of InsideOut, and (2) Overdrive, on a piano. Also, my new favorite song, well, at least a catchy one I was listening to the other day–a remix of Umbrella, a song by Marie Digby. Enjoy!

–Clayton

Episode 4: InsideOut A Cappella (Part II) –Interview, Peanut Butter and Jelly

Chris — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:33:55 +0000

If you enjoyed Episode 3 where we introduced you to the amazing A Cappella sounds of InsideOut, you’ll love our interview with Kimball Brown. Kimball gives us the insight into how they put together the talents of group members and come up with the finished products.

Enjoy! And don’t forget to send us leads on musicians you think Should Be Famous.

Link: www.insideout-acappella.com

Episode 3.5: Musical Interlude (Itsy Bitsy, If You’re Scared, and random guitar)

cdpixton — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:29:28 +0000

In between episodes sometimes I’d like to do what I’ve done here–post some music I or maybe Skye or somebody has done recently that’s neat, even if it isn’t a complete, polished recording. Here are a couple of kids’ songs I tailored for Halloween this year (sang them at a neighborhood Halloween party)–Itsy Bitsy Spider and If You’re Scared and You Know It. Also a cool thing on guitar in Open D tuning, and another guitar/voice thing I’ve meant to turn into a song. Enjoy, and tune in next time for InsideOut A Cappella Part 2!

Episode 3: InsideOut A Cappella (Part I)

Chris — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:40:21 +0000

Who needs instruments when you can do things with your voice that normal humans can’t? InsideOut, a wicked-cool A Cappella group, certainly don’t need instruments. In this podcast, we introduce you to this group who’s talents you’ll have to hear to believe. Ever curious about what drives musicians to do what they do, Chris asks the Pixton duo if they’d let personal stances get in the way of a chance for nation-wide exposure. And don’t forget, we’d love to hear about people you know who’s musical talent might be rotting in obscurity. Send us an email or leave a comment. Thanks, as always, for listening!

On the Web: InsideOut

Episode 2: Featuring Clayton Pixton

Chris — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:08:43 +0000

If it was your 35th birthday and you could have anything in the world, what would you want? If you’re Clayton Pixton, it’d be to be featured on the hottest new music podcast - Should Be Famous! Co-hosts Skye and Chris pulled a few strings and made that wish come true for Clayton’s birthday. This episode features some of Clayton’s music as well as an interesting discussion on a music hot-button topic: freebies. Hear what these three have to say about free music downloads. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to send us your input. We’d love to know what you’d like to hear on this podcast.

Episode 1: Mormons, Music, and the Japanese Love Song

Chris — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:47:29 +0000

The best thing to happen to music has finally happened…Episode 1 of the long-anticipated Should Be Famous podcast is live for the world to hear. On this inaugural episode, you’ll meet your hosts Clayton, Skye and Chris. We get things started with a dramatization of the struggle of one would-be musician. And as if that weren’t cool enough, they’ll introduce you to special guest Ethan Okura. Sit back, enjoy, and remember that this is our first go at it.

To learn more about the show and the hosts, click on the “About” tab at the top of the screen. If you have ideas for future show topics, or know of someone who Should Be Famous, be sure to tell us by leaving a comment.

Here’s a link to Ethan Okura’s Japanese Love Song.