Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Interview with KTXT Promotions Director, Sammi Rana
For the 5th episode of my Music Podcast series, I chose to focus on Lubbock's music scene. More specifically, 88.1 KTXT-FM's involvement with improving the scene. Currently, our music scene has boomed more than just about any year I've been here. There has been a major increase in the quality and the number of bands that are traveling to Lubbock to put on shows. KTXT has been a major part of the increase, thanks mainly to the Promotions Director, Sammi Rana. He is very involved in both the station and with bands to get these shows to take place. We discussed how he is utilizing avenues to bring the bands as well as what listeners can do to help out the station's cause. We also discussed what he envisions for the future of the Lubbock music Scene. It was a very interesting interview and I think you will enjoy it. Keep Lubbock ROCKIN!!!
Monday, November 12, 2007
PodCast 4 KTXT Station Manager
This podcast focuses on Texas Tech's Radio Station KTXT 88.1 FM. The interview was with Station Manager Ali "Burgers" Rana. We discussed the station and how it is utilizing New Media such as iTunes/iUniversity, streaming audio, and other techniques to promote new music and bands. The station takes a lot of pride in their specialty shows and live shows, featuring both local bands and touring bands. Burgers has done a wonderful job as Station Manager and has a lot of pride in the station.
I didn't encounter many problems when making this episode, other than people canceling on me, and getting the pics to play in iTunes.
I didn't encounter many problems when making this episode, other than people canceling on me, and getting the pics to play in iTunes.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Podcast #3
My third podcast in this Music Series is simply a continuation of my interview of Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits. While the questions are a little more personal, they keep in the overall theme of New Media. The questions focus not only on Peter's Achievements (host of VH1's "My Generation") as well as his autobiography called, High Noone. Mr. Noone's devotion to staying current with New Media is an insperation to other artists. peternoone.com allows contact with younger generations as well as allowing access to devoted fans.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Podcast #1
MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC!!!
is the subject of my podcast series in EM&C 4300 Production for New Media. The reasons I picked music are numerous so lets see how many I can list:
1. I plan on working in radio, talk more specifically, and music seems like a good entry point.
2. Music has always been a big influence in my life and of course music is FUN.
3. I work for KTXT, the college's radio station, so there are people to help me on my way as well as access to bands and shows to do my podcasts about.
4. I might get to meet someone famous.
5. Putting together a portfolio is important and you might as well pick a topic you don't have to fain interest in.
6. You will most like never run out of possible material to use. Music, interviews, video.
Those are just to name a few. Nobody else in my class is covering music as an overall topic, but why not......I don't know, I'm not psychic. But I do know that I love music and that I am VERY excited to be working with artists.
The biggest challenge I had while creating my first podcast is probably keeping the audio at a constant level while recording my audio.
I have a few ideas on how to correct this:
Stay still if you have to stop recording so you don't change the distance of the mic.
Rehearse so I don't mess up and have to start over or rerecord a certain section.
Pan volume if you have to. Sometimes you over emphasize a word.
Speak naturally, so it sounds more conversational.
Leave enough time to edit!!!
As for the greatest challenge I expect to face during the making of this series, it would have to be setting up interviews. I expect to be rejected when asking for interviews, but a little persistance will help I'm sure. I also need to get over my little bit of shyness. I'm not always shy, but about this I am. Really not sure why. Finally, planning ahead will certainly make this easier. I think I will have a much better chance, as well as a lot less stress, if I get things done early. There will always be a few suprises that you can't work around. It's best to have a backup plan.
is the subject of my podcast series in EM&C 4300 Production for New Media. The reasons I picked music are numerous so lets see how many I can list:
1. I plan on working in radio, talk more specifically, and music seems like a good entry point.
2. Music has always been a big influence in my life and of course music is FUN.
3. I work for KTXT, the college's radio station, so there are people to help me on my way as well as access to bands and shows to do my podcasts about.
4. I might get to meet someone famous.
5. Putting together a portfolio is important and you might as well pick a topic you don't have to fain interest in.
6. You will most like never run out of possible material to use. Music, interviews, video.
Those are just to name a few. Nobody else in my class is covering music as an overall topic, but why not......I don't know, I'm not psychic. But I do know that I love music and that I am VERY excited to be working with artists.
The biggest challenge I had while creating my first podcast is probably keeping the audio at a constant level while recording my audio.
I have a few ideas on how to correct this:
Stay still if you have to stop recording so you don't change the distance of the mic.
Rehearse so I don't mess up and have to start over or rerecord a certain section.
Pan volume if you have to. Sometimes you over emphasize a word.
Speak naturally, so it sounds more conversational.
Leave enough time to edit!!!
As for the greatest challenge I expect to face during the making of this series, it would have to be setting up interviews. I expect to be rejected when asking for interviews, but a little persistance will help I'm sure. I also need to get over my little bit of shyness. I'm not always shy, but about this I am. Really not sure why. Finally, planning ahead will certainly make this easier. I think I will have a much better chance, as well as a lot less stress, if I get things done early. There will always be a few suprises that you can't work around. It's best to have a backup plan.
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