20 September 2010
What is 2crank.com
2crank.com is a music portal tat strives to take your music to an international audience. We don't promise riches or fame, but we do guarantee your music reaching out to an audience that perhaps wasn't possible for Asian artistes before. And best of all, you'll be paid for your efforts.
This is structures communication systems that will allow listeners...and viewers, from around the world to access your song. Fans and friends alike will be able to hear your music, watch video, rate your compositions, communicate with other fans, sell/ trade stuff and do much more.
Remember, though, that while you may be able to put up your songs and video on YouTube,, Facebook or MySpace even, that's as far as it will go if you don't work on getting people tocheck out your stuff. There are just so many page views you're going to get and you won't be making money.
This is what 2crank is all about and we know this will work because we have the infrastructure and the expertise. Look at 2crank as the iTunes for indie musician. So, write those songs and record them. Upload your ballad, your hit song, your rock classic. We need them to be up there on the site for the world to get to them.
So login, register, get those tunes up, and spread the word of 2crank. 2crank is here to help you become more independent and help you get paid for your hard work. The purchasing process is simple and stright forward - pick a song, and pay via credit card or eBank service. Just look up the site the card we accept and the bank working with us..And the money earned by the artiste can be cashed out or represented in credits for future transactions. Make 2crank your one-stop centre to sell your music, buy other's songs and communicate with people out there who share the same passion and interest as you - music!
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2crank.com is the Music Portal for Independent Artist, Bands, Instrument Players, Deejays and Composers to promote their music worldwide. Members will also be able to obtain comments from professional musicians and fans.
2crank.com is a platform for musicians/composer to upload their original songs/ own songs so that others can download it. please do not upload songs that belongs to others. Have fun using 2crank.com
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What's New » Interviews
Car Crash Hearts
1. What is it that music offers that other art forms can't?
Aliff: the ability to express yourself visual and sonically.
Alda: being able to interact with ur audience. Nothing better then being fed
energy in return!
Aliff: the ability to express yourself visual and sonically.
Alda: being able to interact with ur audience. Nothing better then being fed
energy in return!
2. What is your favourite album of all time?
Alda: stevie wonder's songs in the key of life
Aliff: science by incubus
Collin: foo fighters - colours and shapes
Alda: stevie wonder's songs in the key of life
Aliff: science by incubus
Collin: foo fighters - colours and shapes
3. To you, how important is the sense of rhyme when writing lyrics?
Songs are poetry set in song so sense of rhyme would be a plus! But to us its an exception not the rule.
Songs are poetry set in song so sense of rhyme would be a plus! But to us its an exception not the rule.
4. In your opinion, how has songwriting evolved over the past two decades?
Things are becoming pretty straight forward. More no brainer music. That's a good and bad thing. Think about it.
Are we making good progress?
Definately malaysian music is on the up!
And what is your band's contribution to this?
We rather be remembered as the band who wrote great songs more then being just technically gifted. We also hope we bring back the rock anthems! So hopefully yhat'll be our contribution
5. What's your take on the whole vintage vs modern argument, be it for musical instruments or recording applications?
They both have their pros and cons! Vintage allows music to be more organic the way it should be. But modern allows us to save cost.
Things are becoming pretty straight forward. More no brainer music. That's a good and bad thing. Think about it.
Are we making good progress?
Definately malaysian music is on the up!
And what is your band's contribution to this?
We rather be remembered as the band who wrote great songs more then being just technically gifted. We also hope we bring back the rock anthems! So hopefully yhat'll be our contribution
5. What's your take on the whole vintage vs modern argument, be it for musical instruments or recording applications?
They both have their pros and cons! Vintage allows music to be more organic the way it should be. But modern allows us to save cost.
Car Crash Hearts profile page - www.2crank.com/AldoCCH
Tags: New Interview-March 2010
02 September 2010
Instake
1. When you see a band's name, what can you understand about it … and how does that explain yours?
A band name is perhaps a subject that most people think is very crucial to a band's success. In advertising terms, it's more like a branding.
Regarding our band name, Khairil was the one who came up with the name Instake. He was actually scribbling some words and accidentally mixed them up together. The name Instake itself was actually derived from 2 words. The word 'In' and 'Stake' which means (according to Khairil) that we ourselves are always taking risk in life. We are always In Stake..
2. If the band had to reach out to a singular source for inspiration, who would it be? And why?
All of Instake songs was roughly developed by Khairil. According to him, there is no singular source of inspiration. The melody or a tune can reach you in many ways. Sometimes, you'll get your inspiration while driving your car, reading a book or even while watching movies. It has something to do with the writer's mood and feelings perhaps.
3. Is there an element of glamour surrounding the songwriter of the band … and does that allow him to dictate the band somewhat? And who is that guy in this band?
Actually, there is no element of glamour at all. The whole band is involved creatively in each song arrangements. Of course when it comes to lyrics, Khairil is the one who does the writing. He also wrote the early arrangement for each song and present to the band at each rehearsal sessions. From there, each band members will do their part with the arrangement.
4. There's the argument that music is part art and part science. Is that true, and how do you see the division?
To be honest, we never heard any argument about that. We don't think that there is any science involved in song writing and music. Music is an art of playing and composing sounds into a melody that can reach and connect with certain people. No song or is identical to the other. Unless the writer purposely copied another writer's song. That's what we think.
5. How was the band formed and what was the most important ingredient in getting you guys to share this dream together?
Instake was actually formed back in 2001 by Khairil (guitar/vocals), Syukht (bass) and Nazri (drums, but now on 2nd guitar). In 2004, Instake was put on hold due to commitments and work related issues. Syukht later joined his friends and played bass for "From Cadillac To Geisha" and Nazri later joined and played bass for his cousin's melodic death metal band "Heldrasil".
To cut the story short, in 2008, Khairil wanted to get back in the scene again with Instake and contacted Syukht and Nazri but they had already committed with their current bands. So, Khairil had to scout for new line-ups. With a few hiccups along the way, Instake was re-formed again with Khairil (Guitar/Vocals), Megat (Bass) and Razlan (Drums). Nazri joined back on 2nd guitar last November 2009.
Regarding the question of what was the most important ingredient in getting us to share this dream together, it's the passion. We don't want it big and don't expect it to be big. We just want to deliver and share our music with the everyone.INSTAKE Profile page - http://www.2crank.com/instake
A band name is perhaps a subject that most people think is very crucial to a band's success. In advertising terms, it's more like a branding.
Regarding our band name, Khairil was the one who came up with the name Instake. He was actually scribbling some words and accidentally mixed them up together. The name Instake itself was actually derived from 2 words. The word 'In' and 'Stake' which means (according to Khairil) that we ourselves are always taking risk in life. We are always In Stake..
2. If the band had to reach out to a singular source for inspiration, who would it be? And why?
All of Instake songs was roughly developed by Khairil. According to him, there is no singular source of inspiration. The melody or a tune can reach you in many ways. Sometimes, you'll get your inspiration while driving your car, reading a book or even while watching movies. It has something to do with the writer's mood and feelings perhaps.
3. Is there an element of glamour surrounding the songwriter of the band … and does that allow him to dictate the band somewhat? And who is that guy in this band?
Actually, there is no element of glamour at all. The whole band is involved creatively in each song arrangements. Of course when it comes to lyrics, Khairil is the one who does the writing. He also wrote the early arrangement for each song and present to the band at each rehearsal sessions. From there, each band members will do their part with the arrangement.
4. There's the argument that music is part art and part science. Is that true, and how do you see the division?
To be honest, we never heard any argument about that. We don't think that there is any science involved in song writing and music. Music is an art of playing and composing sounds into a melody that can reach and connect with certain people. No song or is identical to the other. Unless the writer purposely copied another writer's song. That's what we think.
5. How was the band formed and what was the most important ingredient in getting you guys to share this dream together?
Instake was actually formed back in 2001 by Khairil (guitar/vocals), Syukht (bass) and Nazri (drums, but now on 2nd guitar). In 2004, Instake was put on hold due to commitments and work related issues. Syukht later joined his friends and played bass for "From Cadillac To Geisha" and Nazri later joined and played bass for his cousin's melodic death metal band "Heldrasil".
To cut the story short, in 2008, Khairil wanted to get back in the scene again with Instake and contacted Syukht and Nazri but they had already committed with their current bands. So, Khairil had to scout for new line-ups. With a few hiccups along the way, Instake was re-formed again with Khairil (Guitar/Vocals), Megat (Bass) and Razlan (Drums). Nazri joined back on 2nd guitar last November 2009.
Regarding the question of what was the most important ingredient in getting us to share this dream together, it's the passion. We don't want it big and don't expect it to be big. We just want to deliver and share our music with the everyone.INSTAKE Profile page - http://www.2crank.com/instake
01 September 2010
Tashya's Ink
1. Lyrically, what do you guys generally write about?
At the moment we write about the common things in life and personal emotions especially on the subject of love.
We write mostly about what people in general can relate too.....But mostly about love and the feeling of being wanted by someone and craving for that special person to notice you.
2. If the band had to reach out to a singular source for inspiration, who would it be? And why?
Every one of us contributes a certain kind of inspiration to the band in the parts we play. We are inspired with each other and that’s how we get the complete sound.
3. Is there an element of glamour surrounding the songwriter of the band…and does that allow him to dictate the band somewhat? And who is that guy in this band?
Err… We don’t think it makes much difference because when we play, we play as a unit. So I don’t think the audience is only interested in the songwriter. We are quite balance as a band and everyone’s opinion is valued and there is no dictators in our band !!! We respect each other as an individual musician and to solve creative differences we open it to a vote. We're proud that we can be democratic in this way. Glamour is definitely not on our agenda as it's all about the music and hopefully through our music we can reach out positively to people that listens to it.
4. There's the argument that music is part art and part science. Is that true, and how do you see the division?
Well to be honest, to me music is an expression but u can say it’s both arts & science. Can’t tell it apart though. To describe it further, we would say that the art part would be the melody and the vibe of the song. The science bit is what we would describe the technical part of coming up with a sound that 'fits' for that particular song, what type of amp, what effects to use...that sort of thing. But its a grey area between the two. Its hard to differentiate at times.
5. How was the band formed and what was the most important ingredient in getting you guys to share this dream together?
Tashya’s Ink was formed after Tashya won Mystarz Lg and it was more of a solo thing because she never really had an actual band line up except for her then-bassist, Nakim, who had guided her somewhat on her early years. She used to play alone acoustically with the name Tashya’s Ink but after Iriz joined, all of us got together with Ike and Wan and we think this is the best combination so far. We want the same things and we see the same things and most importantly we respect each other and I think that answers the latter. With the guidance of Bari from Present Intense Recordings, we foresee an achievable and realistic path to achieve our dream together.
Tags: New Interview-September 2010
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