Why does the UK still take part in Eurovision?

General, Music, Rants4 Comments
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It's a question which I ask myself every year that the Eurovision song contest graces our screens, courtesy of the BBC. Every year it was on since I was about 8 or 9 my dad and I always watched it (Because the actual contest always falls on Saturday) and we will probably both end up watching it this year to. But we'd both admit that we watch it for a laugh, because I don't think anyone in UK takes it seriously anymore, and with good reason. Eurovision is no longer about talent, it's simply political and cheesy. Which is a shame because this year Jade Ewen is representing the United Kingdom in Eurovision and I have heard her sing, and while im not Simon Cowell or Andrew Lloyd Webber she has a very nice voice and I think she has real talent, but because Eurovision is so pathetic and the fact that every country thats in it will vote politically, we don't have a chance in hell.

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Dubstep what the hell is that all about?

Music, Rants, Sixth Form48 Comments
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If you know me well, then you should defiantly know that I am a metal head who likes anything metal, because it's bloody awesome and the world would be a better place if we all listened to metal. Of course music is very opinionated and there will be many that disagree with my opinion, thats okay, no hard feelings, but of course with the music I like comes genres of music that absolutely dispise (With great intensity) and they include Rap, Indie, R & B and loads more, basically anything thats not metal. Because I just find it hard to relate to them. But that doesn't mean I don't respect them! Ever music genre is different and everyone is entitled to like and dislike different genres. A interesting (Not really interesting to me) but a fairly new genre of music thats hit our nation is dubstep and is based off from the genre of music called garage and although I don't like it. I recongise it as a music genre, but just I don't think I'll ever like it. You may be thinking then why the hell are you posting about Dubstep then? Well the whole inspriation from this post started with a conflict in the common room as Sixth form (Or college however you want to see it as)

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Tuning a electric guitar without a digital tuner

Guitar, Music2 Comments
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It's good that digital guitar tuners exist, and if your a guitar player and don't own one I'd suggest you consider investing in one. They make tuning a guitar easier, make sure that your tuned accurately, and as we guitar players know being tuned to the right notes is important. But you should also know how to tune your guitar by ear without the use of one. Why? You'll find out in this guide on how to tune your guitar. This tutorial will assume that you want to be tuning a electric guitar.

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