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Letter From the Editors Dear Reader, This is probably the best magazine you will ever read. ever. If it is not, you might want to get checked out by a doctor, because who wouldn’t love a magazine made by three freshmen with no prior experience what so ever? Overall, our goal for this magazine is to inspire the reader to create their own fashion and music as well as give them tips to improve their ideas. Replay is published for the enjoyment of music and fashion lovers. ENJOY!
Sophie Altmejd
Haley Calzadilla
Megan J
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Letter from the Editors The Crew The White Lie What’s Your Groove Music Speaks Louder Than Words Un-Chained Melody Stand Out Rick Carney Forever21 Best Dressed
Burning Desire
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The Crew Sophie was born in Toronto, but has lived in Austin for 13 years! She is a photoshop wizard and listens to alternative/rock. She loves pasta (pronounced pah-s-tuh) and spends her free time watching Bones or a Very Potter Musical. She is shy when you first meet her, but once you get to know her, she is probably the sweetest/funniest person you will ever meet!
Born and lived her whole life in AUSTIN TEXAS Y’ALL. Megan is super nice, but bit of a shopocholic. As for fashion, if you ask her at any point in time where she got her clothes, it was probably Forever 21. In the little spare time she has, because of band, ...wait, what spare time?
REHaley was born here in Texas, and has lived here her whole life. She listens to rock and loves sour pickles. Haley is known as a hottie. She spends her free time fighting off dem boys and lookin’ gorgeous. She is a fashionista and loves her boots. Also, Haley is a huge band geek.
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The white LIE
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Why you should be able to wear white after labor day.
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By:Megan J.
icture yourself walking home on a hot Texas day, sweat causing your black sweater to stick to your back. Now picture yourself walking down the same street, on that same blistering day wearing a white sun dress, the sun bouncing off your back and a breeze flowing across your dress. Not being able to wear white after labor day is a outdated rule that should not be taken literally. It comes down to the question, many have asked, but
no air-conditioning,
but people did not go
around in T shirts and halter tops. They wore what we would now
consider fairly formal clothes,”
Says Judith Martin, etiquette columnist. But with fashions changing, so do rules. With a more casual take on dressing, people have started to have a more casual take on the rules with it. Now labor day is an Ameri-
ing the rule. And with the Texas weather boiling the situation, I strongly believe that people should be allowed to wear white after labor day.
Photo Edited by:Megan J
“Not only was there
can marker for the end of summer. “You’re back in the city, back at school, back doing whatever you’re doing in the fall — and so you have a new wardrobe.” says Valerie Steele, director at the Museum of Fashion Institute of Technology. But a new fall wardrobe doesn’t always mean eliminating all white. Now what it really comes down to is wearing what’s appropriate-for the weather, the season, and the occasion. Lets get down into the science of it, the color white reflects more of the color spectrum than black so you then take in less energy from the suns rays, cooling the situation. So I think that people dealing with the Texas heat should be able to wear white and stay cool. Now there is an occasion when white is inappropriate; weddings. On those special days, white should be reserved for the bride. Wearing an off-white or peach color is always a good alternative. White accessories or shoes are still acceptable, but be careful because some white shoes can really scream summer. As a woman living in Austin Texas, I strongly believe that the “no white after labor day” rule is outdated and was made to be broken. Looking at important figures in America you can see more and more people are break-
French Designer Coco Chan nel wearing her signature white suit
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What’s Your Groove? Take this quiz to find out! By: Haley Calzadilla
Daydream about that cute guy
Whatevs
*SOB
You just got dumped.
While at a party, you... Romance
You love it when those gushy love songs come on the radio. Suggestions: Adele, Taylor Swift, Christina Perri
Get your flirt on
Raid the
While bored in class, you...
You see your BFF. What do you say?
Drum a beat
on the table
in your math class
Hey bro There’s your ex! What do you do?
Did you hear that...
Listening to those beats every morning gets you pumped. Suggestions: Ke$ha, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber
Jump him
Pop
Keep walking
OMG! It’s Justin Bieber! What do you do?
e pantry
Rock
You’re hard core. When you’re song comes on, you’re thrashing your head to the drums. Suggestions: Queen, Led Zepplin, ACDC
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Music Speaks Louder Than Words What recording companys are doing to your music
By Haley Calzadilla
A
young boy, maybe about 15, walks down your street pumping up his favorite tunes, swaying slightly to the beat, not a care in
the world. From where you are standing, you can just make out the pale outline of wires dangling from his ears to the pocket of his hoodie. Your eyes follow him to the corner, where he casually reaches into his pocket and cranks up the volume. What you both do not notice is that this is the fifth time that he’s done that today, making him one of the 6.5 million individuals to experience early hearing loss. Nowadays, music is altered by recording companies into becoming too loud and compact. This has been attributed to early hearing loss in teens, as well as the use of headphones. According to Journal of the American Medical Association, 1 in 5 people between the ages of 12 and 19 showed signs of early hearing loss, which is 30 percent
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higher than it was in the ‘90s. Teens are
However, the solution is not that simple.
listening to music twice as long as they
After being recorded with a softer sound
did before and are using devices like
and dynamic, editors raise the volume
headphones and earbuds, which put the
up to digital zero, creating distortion.
sound just centimeters from the eardrum.
Distortion is bad sound that makes dy-
This wears on the eardrum, making it
namics indistinguishable. As if this wasn’t
unresponsive to certain frequencies and
enough, places like radio stations and
volumes. In response, most people tend to
iTunes additionally raise the volume in
turn up the volume, causing this process
order to compete with other broadcasters.
to repeat until your hearing is gone. Once
Unfortunately, this isn’t the only horror
your ears are damaged, they cannot be
being done to our music.
repaired. This is what is known as the
After all of this editing, there is
Fletcher-Munson Curve, and can result
one more thing recording companies
in tinnitus, which is when the eardrum
must do: compact the music. In order to
becomes so unresponsive to sound that it
get a big CD onto your little iPod, songs
begins to throb at higher pitches. How-
must be made smaller. To do this, they
ever, this isn’t the only reason your music
undergo digital compression. In digital
can sound bad.
compression, less important data is taken
The increase in volume has caused
out in order to fit it onto a smaller storage
music to lose all dynamic and quality. In
device. This degrades the music quality,
the good ol’ days, music was recorded,
removing bits and pieces of the song. To
edited slightly, and then let loose on the
make up for this loss, other features that
town. However, to compete with other
have not been lost undergo yet another
artists, recording companies have raised
increase in volume, creating more distor-
the volume so that their artists stand out
tion and bad quality.
the most. The obvious thing to do would be to lower the volume on your speakers.
Now let’s look at the other side of this argument: that of the listeners. Many
Photo by Metal Chris
Jerry Cantrell of Alice and Chains rocking his guitar solo at a concert. Many are quite content with their music, and find no bad quality. They enjoy listening to their music loud, and see no reason why it should be any different. When comparing older music to more recent music, teens selected the newer version of the song to be the best. This is most likely because the younger generation has grown up listening to this loud, poor quality music, and has had nothing to compare it to. Since they have never heard the full version of the song, they don’t notice the cuts made. If good qual-
Led Zepplin’s “That’s the Way” 1993 Version
ity music were to be introduced, people would soon notice the difference and prefer good quality to bad. The tragedy of the loudness war is that good quality music will never be introduced. The music industry is about money, and there is no money to be made in soft sounds. As long as earbuds and iPods exist, so will hearing loss and poor quality. Unless we can persuade the record companies to do otherwise, our music will continue to be edited, and we will be lost in poor quality sound.
Led Zepplin’s “That’s the Way” 2000 Version
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Un-Chained Melody Why recorded music should be free
By: Sophie Altmejd
I
n the Early 1960’s Max Mathews wrote the first real music program, it was all about the music and how great it was to get it online. However, recently it is no longer about the joy of listening to recorded tracks online, but how fast and free one can download it. Although it may sound slightly insane, the easiest and most effective fix to this problem is making the recorded track free in the first place. Contrary to popular belief, this will help artists thrive. Recorded music should become free because overall it will be beneficial to the artists in terms of revenue and giving the artists more time to focus on their music. According to the RIAA, the recording industry association of America, 85 percent of recordings do not make enough money to cover their costs while the record companies still rely on them to support themselves and the artists. Because of that, they believe that not having a price on recorded music would be devastating to the industry because people would take the recordings for free and no money would go back in. However,
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in actuality, after getting the music free online, people do go and buy the album and it becomes more successful then it would have if the recorded tracks had not been free because the recorded music acts as publicity. An example of this can be found at library.thinkquests website where they say that on October 3 2000 when Radiohead released their album it went up to number one on the billboard charts with virtually no advertisement. The reason it went to the top so quickly was because the record company released the music free online before the album became available, which acted as advertisement. This shows us that even though the music industry may lose a small amount of money in the loss of sales of recorded tracks, they will gain much more through the advertisement. Another reason making recorded music free will be beneficial is that by not having to worry about people illegally downloading their music, artists will have more time to focus on other parts of their career. Heather McDonald, who has been in the music industry since she was a teen, said
that
“file sharing has made
selling music all but impossible, so labels and musicians should focus on other revenue streams, like playing live and selling merch. [Merchandise]
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If what McDonald says will in fact bring up the income of the music industry, then by making the music free altogether musicians will be able to spend no time worrying about illegal downloading. Then, with all that extra time, they can focus on other revenue sources. While income is important, another crucial factor is the listeners. Greg Kumparak, the editor of a mobile technology blogging website, said that “users will be encouraged (even paid, as radio stations are today) to download, listen to and share music” By making the recorded tracks free, the music will be able to be accessed
by a wider range of listeners, and would encourage people to try new artists and types of music because they would have nothing to lose. Getting more listeners is important because without fans, merchandise and concert ticket sales would be nearly impossible leading to almost no income for the record company and musicians making.
Piracy of music happens all the time, and although it
would be great if people would stop illegally taking music, that will not happen in the near future. Making recorded tracks free to the general public is the most logical solution to this because people would not be able to pirate it, yet the music industry would be able to not worry about trying to protect the tracks. Also, it will allow people to download the music for the actual sounds, not the thrill of piracy, which is why most musicians create music in the first place.
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The Story of a Teenage Music Prodigy
Photo Taken by: Megan J.
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ohn Walden isn’t your ordinary teenager. You can tell by looking at his room -classical music CD’s on an endless shelf and dusty music textbooks in the corner. John Walden has received many honor awards and has been recognized across the state for his trumpet playing and piano compositions. At the age of 16 John has not reached his full talent. Although currently attending McCallum High School’s Fine Arts Academy, one of the best schools for growing musicians in Texas, John has plans to attend Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan next school year.
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lesson in Bastrop every week, this on top of his daily music classes at McCallum. But for him, it’s not all work. “I love the sensation in my lips when I play the trumpet. It gives me a feeling nothing else can.” said John John Walden picked up the trumpet at the age of 8. He almost instantly knew it was the perfect fit for him. “The trumpet is a social instrument and being a social person, we are quite the match.” John’s talent can only spread so far. Wanting to make music his profession means John will have
Caspar Ferdinand Fischer. He finds his trumpet inspiration from other trumpeters, such as Ole Edvard Antonsen and Niklas Ekland. “Listening to great composers like Bach makes me really excited to create music of my own.” John is very excited to have his first appearance in a famous venue be next February when he travels to New York City to play with the McCallum High School band at Carnegie Hall. He has been awarded a solo by the band director Mrs. Carol Nelson. John hopes this is the first of many performances in prestigious plac-
Music is all that I know and love.
His twin sister, Tilley, an artist, has been accepted as well. Interlochen has a boarding high school for young artists who have an interest in a fine arts career and excellent academics. “I wish I had more trumpet competition and orchestral opportunities” said John Walden as he explained his switch. “McCallum was a great start. It has shown me how much music really means to me.” John Walden’s interest in music did not begin at McCallum. At the age of 4, John asked his dad if he could start piano lessons. To this day John continues his lessons twice a week, plus a trumpet
to choose between the piano and trumpet. Having more experience on the piano, John believes he has developed more of a talent on it. “Piano is what’s familiar to me, trumpet is what’s fun for me,” replied John when confronted with the question of which instrument he enjoys the most. If you were to ask why he loves music, he would have a long hesitation. “I just love playing. I like being really good at something. And I love classical music” John finds his inspiration in composers such as Bach, Francois Couperin and Johann
es. People who have heard John’s music are anxious to see what his future holds.
By:Megan J.
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By: Sophie Altmejd
A musician who put everything in the past
uitarists strumming
during that time he has been a bassist in the
tour with the national All-Stars. Traveling
blissfully and drum-
band EMG, founded Jesus Christ Superfly
with 25 kids in a bus is quite a challenge. “
sticks being tapped on
while
Despite this, Carney wouldent dream of
any available surface,
playing guitar, and fronted gravy boat.
leaving his job.
kids of all ages enthusi-
However, Carney has currently put that
“I have been frustrated with dealing with the
astically showing of their abilities and talk-
aside and is
student’s personal dramas, but have never
ing about some band or performance.
teaching music, yet still manages to im-
thought about quitting.” He adds.
Walking into the School of Rock the energy is eccentric and the promise of its talented students can be tasted in the air. People walk in and out of the doors and call kids back
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Carney affirms , “I will continue at the prove his own talents. he admitted.
school as long as they want me. I will play music as long as I exist”
Teaching music is a great way of learning music
into the building for their lessons. With everything going on, its hard to tell one teacher from another. Yet, one person really stands out. Rick Carney, current music director at the School of Rock, has a vibrant past and contagious enthusiasm about teaching his students everything they need to know about becoming a musician.
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However, Carney also enjoys having an effect his students lives, he says his favorite part of teaching at the school of rock is “Knowing that i am having a positive impact on my students” With all the good times that come with
Playing guitar bas drums and vocals, Carney has played professionally for around 30 years.
teaching music, there are bound to be a few crazy ones. Carney said “The craziest times have been when I’m on
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BEST dressed for everyseason: Megan J
By: Sophie Altme
Come the fall, megan wears jeans to keep cozy, but
Spring
also a brown flowey and floral shirt. To top it off she keeps it casual with a pair
In this picture Megan
of toms
shows off the back of her shirt, white and lacy, for a fresh femenine look. Also, the dark blue shorts
Winter
add contrast to her outfit as well as match her similar colored toms.
For winter Megan goes to clasic dark jeans and a cool colored sweater. However, she spices up her look with a long necklase, avalible at most fashion stores ( like forever 21)
Summer Once school lets out and summer is finaly here, megan wears shorts, a chic skinny beslt with a plain powder blue tank. But she pulls the outfit together with a floral scarf
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Burning Desire
By Haley Calzadilla
How a local muscian makes his living
“T
hat was a
them something, and they’re totally
ments for a few months.” Paul remem-
Pink Floyd
giving you something.” Paul says.
bers.
piece I dis-
Paul
first
started
playing
his class, Paul picked up his brother’s
on
guitar, strung it up, and began taking
acci-
dent one day.” Paul Finley says to thecrowd after the clapping and murmurs from the audience quiets down. After he is satisfied with the tuning of Mary, his Washburn acoustic, he breaks out into a Muppetslike song. “That’s our melody.” After a few more verses, he says “Ok, I think you’re ready.”
Trying to get a head start in
covered
What separates
lessons. A year later he got a band
“There’s this connection with the people, like, you’re giving them something, and they’re totally giving you something.”
together. “It was chaos in the basement. You know, 13-14 years old screaming our heads
off,
laughin.
Now I know why the parents would leave the house while we practiced.”
Paul’s
life
began to take a turn in a musical direction. His parents supported him by helping him pay is way through
Paul from other musicians
college and guitars. “I didn’t
is his connection with his audi-
see it at the time. It’s only when
ence as well as with God. A former
I look back on it years later I can
faculty member and graduate of the
see how once I started playing how my
Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, Paul
when he
has toured internationally and released
“It was in 7th grade in school. We had
was
12.
3 albums. At all his performances, he
a class called Music Survey. They said
tries to get the audience involved with
we were going to be learning the gui-
the music. “There’s this connection
tar this year and the recorder, and you
with the people, like, you’re giving
were just going to play those instru-
life just went off in a totally different direction.”
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