Demo (music)

A demo (from "demonstration") is a song or group of songs recorded for limited circulation or reference use rather than for general public release. A demo is a way for a musician to approximate their ideas in a fixed format, such as cassette tape, compact disc, or digital audio files, and to thereby pass along those ideas to record labels, record producers, or to other artists.

Musicians often use demos as quick sketches to share with bandmates or arrangers or simply for personal reference during the songwriting process; in other cases a songwriter might make a demo to send to artists in hopes of having the song professionally recorded, or a music publisher may need a simple recording for publishing or copyright purposes.

Background

Demos are typically recorded on relatively crude equipment such as "boom box" cassette recorders, small four-track or eight-track machines, or on personal computers with audio recording software.

Songwriters' and publishers' demos are recorded with minimal instrumentation - usually just an acoustic guitar or piano, and the vocalist. Both Elton John and Donovan gained studio experience early in their careers by recording publishers' demos for other artists, since their managers also handled music publishing.

Technology demonstration

A technology demonstration or Demonstrator model is a prototype, rough example or an otherwise incomplete version of a conceivable product or future system, put together as proof of concept with the primary purpose of showcasing the possible applications, feasibility, performance and method of an idea for a new technology. They can be used as demonstrations to the investors, partners, journalists or even to potential customers in order to convince them of the viability of the chosen approach, or to test them on ordinary users.

Computer technology demonstrations should not be confused with demoscene-based demos, which, although often demonstrating new software techniques, are regarded as a stand-alone form of computer art.

Computers and gaming

Technology demonstrations are often used in the computer industry, emerging as an important tool in response to short development cycles, in both software and hardware development.

  • Computer game developers use "tech demos" to rouse and maintain interest to titles still in development (because game engines are usually ready before the art is finished) and to ensure functionality by early testing. Short segments using finished game engines may be presented as game demos.
  • The Flatliners

    The Flatliners are a punk rock band from Richmond Hill and Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Since their formation in 2002, The Flatliners have been a growing influence in the Toronto punk/ska movement as well as other areas of the Greater Toronto Area. They are currently signed to Fat Wreck Chords and New Damage Records (Canada). As well, they won the inaugural, annual "Best Band Ever" award given by the Edmonton Vinyl Blog DigitalIsDead. The small publication has also named their third LP, "Cavalcade" the front runner for their annual "Record Of The Year" award for 2010. Their album Dead Language was nominated for a 2014 Juno Award in the category of Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year."

    Discography

    Albums

  • 2005 Destroy to Create (Union Label Group)
  • 2007 The Great Awake (Fat Wreck Chords)
  • 2010 Cavalcade (Fat Wreck Chords) No. 54 CAN
  • 2013 Dead Language (Fat Wreck Chords)
  • 2015 Division of Spoils (Fat Wreck Chords)
  • EPs and Singles

  • 2002 Demo (Drive Studios)
  • 2007 Sleep Is For Bitches EP (Union Label Group)
  • Demo (Hostage Calm album)

    Demo is a demo EP, as well as the first release, by American punk rock band Hostage Calm. The EP was released on August 14, 2007 through Headcount Records.

    Track listing

    All music composed by Hostage Calm.

    Personnel

  • Tom Chiari - Guitar
  • Tim Casey - Bass
  • Chris Martin - Vocals
  • Brett Pieper - Drums
  • References

    Song (airline)

    Song, LLC was a low-cost air service within an airline brand owned and operated by Delta Air Lines from 2003 to 2006.

    Song's main focus was on leisure traffic between the northeastern United States and Florida, a market where it competed with JetBlue Airways. It also operated flights between Florida and the West Coast, and from the Northeast to the west coast.

    Song's aircraft were fitted with leather seats and free personal entertainment systems at every seat, with audio MP3 programmable selections, trivia games that could be played against other passengers, a flight tracker, and satellite television (provided by the DISH Network). Song offered free beverages, but charged for meals and liquor. Both brand-name snack boxes and healthy organic meals were offered. The flight safety instructions were sung or otherwise artistically interpreted, depending on the cabin crew. In addition to crew uniforms designed by Kate Spade, customized cocktails created by nightlife impresario Rande Gerber and an in-flight exercise program designed by New York City fitness guru David Barton, the airline created its own distinct mark in the industry. The Song brand was placed on more than 200 flights a day which carried over ten million passengers.

    Song (album)

    Song is the third and final album of Lullaby for the Working Class. It was released October 19, 1999 on Bar/None Records.

    Track listing

  • "Expand, Contract"
  • "Inherent Song"
  • "Asleep on the Subway"
  • "Seizures"
  • "Non Serviam"
  • "Sketchings on a Bar Room Napkin"
  • "Kitchen Song"
  • "Ghosts"
  • "Still Life"

  • 3 (disambiguation)

    3 usually refers to:

  • 3 (number), the number and its symbols
  • 3, the year 3 AD
  • 3 BC, the year
  • 3, three, or III can also refer to:

    Books

  • Three of Them (Russian: Трое, literally, "three"), 1901 novel by Maksim Gorky
  • Three, 1946 novel by William Sansom
  • Three, 1970 novel by Sylvia Ashton-Warner
  • Three (novel), 2003 suspense novel by Ted Dekker
  • 3, 2004 novel by Julie Hilden
  • Three, a collection of three plays by Lillian Hellman
  • Three By Flannery O'Connor, collection Flannery O'Connor bibliography
  • Companies

  • Hutchison 3G or 3, UMTS networks in Europe, Australia and Asia
  • Film

  • Three (1965 film), a Yugoslavian film by Aleksandar Petrović
  • Three (1969 film), starring Charlotte Rampling and Sam Waterston
  • 3 (1971 film), a Norwegian film by Nicole Macé
  • Three (2002 film), an Asian horror movie collaboration
  • 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story, a 2004 television movie
  • Survival Island or Three, a 2006 film starring Billy Zane and Kelly Brook
  • Three (2006 film), based on the novel with the same name
  • Three (2008 film), a Telugu film
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