4. Notation software: Notation software really makes finding sheet music easy as pie! There are excellent notation software in the market that do a very good job in transcribing the Midi files into sheet music. The whole process is very simple and easy. You open the Midi files with the software, and it instantly arranged it into sheet music format. The good news is that it is very easy to find Midi files of almost any song from the web. The software that I used and recommend are Midinotate Composer and Noteworthy Composer. You can download 30 day trial version from their website. Best of all, they have friendly and supportive forums for their users.
Bing Crosby’s Heirs Win Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit
The heirs of legendary singer and actor Bing Crosby have been awarded more than $2 million in their lawsuit against Universal Music Group following a ten-year court battle.
A jury rendered the decision in Santa Monica on Wednesday, and Crosby’s daughter Mary was in the courtroom with her mother, Kathryn, when the verdict was read.
"Recording artists have a long history of being taken advantage of by their labels, and despite the incredible contribution my father made to the world of music, he was no exception," Mary said.
Video: Justin Bieber Brings Fireworks to New York City
Teen star Justin Bieber is gearing up to headline Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular.
"New York City is amazing," he says of the Big Apple. "It’s the center of the world. You guys are going to see some stuff you haven’t seen before."
Others involved in the Independence Day celebration include Grammy Award winner Enrique Iglesias and country crooner LeAnn Rimes. The cast of ‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ is also scheduled to make an appearance.
ET Exclusive: ‘Bionic’ Christina Aguilera on Music and Motherhood
Christina Aguilera is back in the spotlight after a four-year break with her new hit album Bionic and the upcoming movie ‘Burlesque,’ and the multiple-Grammy winner reveals to ET’s own Kevin Frazier whether or not she plans to expand her family!
"Bionic is definitely my baby at the moment," says Christina. "Eventually, in the future, I do want to expand on my family and have another one, but for now, Bionic is the baby and ‘Burlesque’ is the other baby."
"I couldn’t be happier about the fact that the album’s inspired by my son, and the future, and the feeling of the movement of electronica music, in a sense," says Christina, "but still maintaining that rawness of having those definite ballads that evoke that pure, honest emotion. Being able to just pour my heart out into the beauty and emotion of a song is very important to me."
Paul McCartney’s Sister to Participate in Beatles Tribute
Ruth McCartney, the sister of the legendary Paul McCartney, has been confirmed to partake in a tribute to the Fab Four in Los Angeles.
The Levitt Pavilion MacArthur Park is proud to launch their 4th annual Summer Concert Series with a special performance by Harmony Project. The youth orchestra consists of talented, inner-city musicians. McCartney will introduce the ensemble, who will pay homage to The Beatles.
The event will take place on July 7 in Los Angeles. Admission is free for those who wish to indulge in Beatle-mania.
Eminem Celebrates Dr. Dre at ASCAP’s Rhythm & Soul Music Awards
Eminem, T.I. and Big Boi joined forces to celebrate the work of Dr. Dre, Janelle Mone and other top artists at ASCAP’s 23rd annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards last weekend at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Among the stars receiving top honors related to the most-performed ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) songs on the 2009 R&B/Hip-Hop, Rap and Gospel charts were Ne-Yo, C. "Tricky" Stewart and The-Dream (a tie for Songwriters of the Year); Jermaine Dupri, Johnt Austin and Manuel Seal for Song of the Decade, "We Belong Together"; Top Rap Song went to "Best I Ever Had," written by Matthew Boi-1da Samuels; Top Gospel Song went to "Souled Out," written by Ernest Estee Bullock; and EMI Music Publishing was named Publisher of the Year.
The evening featured performances by rapper Gucci Mane, R&B singer/songwriter Dondria and R&B artist Miguel, and stars attending the event included Prince, Flo Rida, Jimmy Jam, DJ Kid Capri, Lakers b-ball star Ron Artest and actor Ryan Phillippe.
Sarah McLachlan Returns with New Album & Lilith Fair Tour
After seven years, Sarah McLachlan is back on the music scene with a highly anticipated new album. ET has the details!
The album, her first studio release of new material in nearly a decade, was recorded in Montreal and Vancouver with her longtime collaborator and producer Pierre Marchand — which promises a classic Sarah sound.
Called Laws of Illusion, the new album coincides with the Lilith Fair, which Sarah founded. The all-female festival is the first of its kind and quickly became one of the biggest selling tours in the world.
Bret Michaels Experiencing Short Term Memory Loss, Fatigue
The vice president of Bret Michaels‘ entertainment company is offering a health update on the "Celebrity Apprentice" winner and rocker, who has returned to the road since surviving a brain hemorrhage and subsequent warning stroke.
"While Bret may be out on the road and performing, he is still not 100 percent," Janna Elias, V.P. of Michaels Entertainment, tells People.com. "He still has pain from the chemical meningitis, short term memory loss and gets fatigued quicker than normal."
Despite questions of whether Michaels should be back on the road following his array of medical emergencies, Elias says the rocker "simply feels that music is a powerful healer."
Jennifer Hudson Reveals Heartache After Family Murders
For the first time, Jennifer Hudson is speaking about the devastating murders of her mother, brother and nephew in 2008.
"It’s like a blur," she said on "VH1’s Behind the Music: Jennifer Hudson" Monday night. "It was surreal. It was like I was outside of myself."
In order to get through the ordeal, she secluded herself from the public and relied on her faith.
Katharine McPhee Makes a Splash in Vegas
Katharine McPhee sang the songs of summer last weekend in Las Vegas. The "American Idol" alum treated fans to a poolside performance at the Azure Luxury Pool at The Palazzo.
As the inaugural performer of the season for "Stereo Love Saturdays," Katharine dipped her feet in the sparkling pool as she sang her hits. She said of the Sin City retreat, "I just think it’s such a cool environment. I love the party atmosphere. It kind of reminds me a little bit like Im in the South of France somewhere; just a different part of the world. Its kind of nice to come to Las Vegas and get a different taste of something."
In true Vegas fashion, the singer kept the party going all night long. "It’s a tradition for me whenever I come to Vegas I go to TAO [nightclub]," she said of her ritual.
Prince Pick Janelle Monae Covers The King of Pop Too
By Carolyn Richardson
In seven days, 25-year-old Janelle Monae, a rock & soul princess, has risen from seeming obscurity to taking on The King of Pop’s rumored favorite song "Smile" and Prince’s "Let’s Go Crazy" – two colossal songs that helped define their respective eras. With her electrifying performances of each, her talent ensures she won’t be letting the elevator bring her down anytime soon.
The first song, Charlie Chaplin’s "Smile," was featured on Billboard’s Mashup Mondays last week with an intimate live performance of the song, with Monae’s sultry voice only accompanied by soulful electric guitar. While many first learned of her unique style and James Brown-esque dance moves during her "Let’s Go Crazy" tribute to Prince at last night’s BET Awards, she has already amassed accolades for her own music.
Her first album release, Metropolis: The Chase Suite, included "Many Moons," which garnered a Grammy nod in 2009. She’s even touched "American Idol," as the 2009 finale featured "Open Happiness," an inspirational song co-written by Monae. With the momentum that she continues to gain, a Grammy win may be in order with last month’s release of her second album, The ArchAndroid, with its lead single "Tightrope" carrying a dance that is as entertaining and infectious as Michael Jackson’s Moonwalk. A master in the studio and on stage, the singer/songwriter has shared the same stage as mega stars No Doubt, Erykah Badu, Lupe Fiasco and is currently on tour with Of Montreal. She’s also firing up the tube, having appeared on "The Late Show with David Letterman," "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and The Mo’Nique Show.
Motley Crue’s Vince Neil Arrested on DUI Charges
Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil was arrested Sunday night in Las Vegas on one count of suspicion of DUI-Liquor.
The 49-year-old was arrested at 11:15 p.m. Sunday night and booked at the Clark County Detention Center.
Police report that Neil was also reportedly involved in an incident in which a fan alleges that her camera was broken. Police are currently investigating that matter.
