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Boxman
Boxman is an easy to use British site that includes tracklistings and audio
samples.
www.boxman.co.uk
CD Shop
Search and but
on-line, and keep up to date with your favourite artists released.
www.cdshop.com
CDNow
Probably the most comprehensive of all on-line shops, CDNow is
packed with information and ordering is a breeze. However, ordering is from the
US.
www.cdnow.com
HMV UK
HMV brings its music retailing knowledge onto the net,
allowing you to order on-line. great, but as they can't cut their instore
prices, the prices are still the same.
www.hmv.co.uk
Net Megastore
This is a great website, with no superfluous
information other than the artist and album title, great if you know exactly
what you're after..
www.net-megastore.co.uk
Qonline
This
site gives you the best of both worlds, worth the expertise of Yalplay et
on-line shopping, along with the most comprehensive albums review on the
Net.
www.qonline.co.uk
Tower Records Europe
Tower records has a good site here with plenty of content available to buy
on-line. Alas though, still High st. prices.
www.towereurope.com
Yalplay
At a price
less than the high street, you could grab a few bargains if you use Yalplay to
buy albumns and videos on-line
www.yalplay.com
Audiostreet
Most new release UK CDs for £9.99 and no postage,
plus pre-ordering of forthcoming releases.
www.audiostreet.com
Online Jamming - Res
Rocket
It's the latest craze, jamming with your friends - or complete
strangers... on the Net. You need to register on site (it's free) and download
some software (available for both MAC and PC) which is essentially a simple
sequencer. You also need a MIDI device such as a keyboard.
www.resrocket.com
The Internet Cello
Society Cello cyber community
http://www.adsnet.net/cello
Samplenet
One stop site containing information about everything musical including
software, hardware and people. It also contains useful information and
tutorials. There are lots of reviews of the latest music hardware and software,
but check it out most of all as a superb source of downloadable music
software.
www.samplenet.co.uk
RealPlayer
Home of
the RealNetworks' RealPlayer - which plays music files including those in the
MP3 format. There's also the RealJukebox Showcase page with lots of MP3 clips
to download. This is a good site to start with if you're interested in MP3
files which some say are the future of the music industry.
www.realplayer.com
Te Vaka
The site of a fantastic Polynesian band offering CDs
for sale of their traditionally influenced, contemporary sounding hot Pacific
log drums and vocals - doing for the South Pacific what Riverdance did for
Irish music! Their CDs will make great Christmas or birthday gifts.
www.tevaka.com
Classical MIDI Archives
You want classics? You got it! The ultimate
collection of classical music in MIDI file format, neatly arranged by composer.
At the last count the site had 7,561 MIDI files representing music from 583
composers, some of which even have their own pages.
www.prs.net/midi.html
Harmony Central
Lots of music news, reviews and information from over the Atlantic plus wads of
music software and demos. Categories include MIDI file players, sound file
players, software synthesisers and sequencing software. Also links to lots of
other sites. Well worth bookmarking.
www.harmony-central.com
SSEYO
Home of
Koan music with online "toons" and musical devices to play with such as the
VulKoan Harps and Skimmer Mixer. There are also links to other sites containing
Koan music. Koan software to download, and free Koan music for your own
site...
www.sseyo.com
SecondSpin
Nirvana for
music junkies, second spin sells US CDs at ridiculously low prices, with
reasonable postage charges. If you keep your order under $30(exP&P) you'll
avoid problems with customs.
www.secondspin.com
PC Publishing
If you want to know more about making music with
your computer, a little book-learning won't go amiss. Titles available from PC
Publishing cover everything from an easy guide to making music on the PC,
through sequencing, hints and tips, MIDI, music on the Internet and guides to
using popular sequencers.
www.pc-publishing.co.uk
The Unofficial Danny
Elfman Page
With downloadable MP3 files of the composer's work,
including big name movie scores such as Batman and The Nightmare Before
Christmas, this site is essential for followers of Elfman's work.
www.elfman.vendetta.com/udemp/
Travis
Including video and audio clips from their latest album The Man Who, this
official site has everything a Travis fan could want. Expect big things from
this Scottish band.
www.travisonline.com
Gay Dad
Official
home of Gay Dad. Includes exclusive footage of live gigs and special Web
events.
www.gaydad.co.uk
Classical Midi Archive
Huge collection of Classical midi files, with over 7,000 pieces from 500
composers.
http://mic5.hensa.ac.uk/ftp.prs.net/midi.html
Music Teachers Resource Site
A useful collection of music resources
and links. Aimed at teachers, but usable by anyone interested in music.
www.bobchilds.co.uk/mtrs
CyberGuitar
Learn how to play the guitar online with this impressive tutorial site.
www.cyberguitar.com
The Wonderwall
Great site with links to almost every indie band in the UK, past and present.
Some classic stuff.
www.beat.co.uk/wonderwall.html
Jazz
Continuum
Online guide to the world of jazz music. Where to hear it,
how to start playing it and much more.
www.jazzcontinuum.com
Music Media
A
complete directory of the UK music industry. Ideal for any aspiring musicians
or new bands out there.
www.music-media.co.uk
Aloud
Whether you
need to book up for Glastonbury or a night at the Proms, Aloud will provide you
with everything you need to know before taking the plunge.
www.aloud.co.uk
Bowie Net
Superb design and a sense of real enthusiasm make these
sites worth checking out, even if you think Bowie should have been pensioned
off years ago.
www.davidbowie.com
Classical Net
Comprehensive, easy to navigate and simple to read, classical Net is a great
introduction to the world of arias and symphonies.
www.classical.net
Dotmusic
The latest charts, music news around the clock and
micro sites devoted to everyone from Madonna to Metallica make this a must-see
for music fans of all persuasions.
www.dotmusic.com
Global Music Network
A one-stop shop for all lovers of jazz and
classical music in all their forms.
www.gmn.com
Kiss
This Guy
It may not be the most cerebral of sites, but this site has
many amusing examples of misheard song lyrics - for instance, one person went
through their teenage years thinking that the Beatles were singing "She's got a
tick in her eye" rather than a ticket to ride.
www.kissthisguy.com
Love 4 One Another
Even if you're not one of the purple-cladded one's fans, you'll still marvel at
the thought that has gone into this ingenious site.
www.love4oneanother.com
Music 365
Rather like a newly formed boy band, music 365 has got potential and looks
good...
www.music365.com
NME Online
A real
sense of enthusiasm and community make this a superior website to its paper
alternative.
www.nme.com
Opera Base
The design isn't
stunning but the hundreds of pages of information are well laid out and it's
easy to find what you're after.
www.operabase.com
The Raft
A refreshing alternative to other label's sites, The
Raft combines good content with an easy to navigate design.
www.the-raft.com
Roots World
Whether you're a dedicated fan or simply an open-minded
music lover, you'll find that Roots World opens your eyes to a whole new
world.
www.rootsworld.com
Sony Music
Despite
the masses of information on show, the site remains a joy to delve into, making
it the best of all the record company sites out there.
www.sonymusic.co.uk
Ultimate Band List
From all the greatest stars of all time to the most ephemeral one-hit wonders,
the chances are that they have a website, and if they do, you'll find them
here.
www.ubl.com
Warp Records
Even if you're not entirely sure what's going on all
the time, the slick design and blissful music will keep you amused.
www.warp-records.co.uk
Mann's Music
An
excellent source of musical instruments.
www.mannsmusic.co.uk
MIDI
Make music on
your PC with advice from this site.
www.midi.org
Old
Radio Digital World
Quirky site on the delights of vintage radios.
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