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.
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.
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 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."
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.
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.
They just announced their existence by dropping a three-song demo, and it’s nasty as fuck ... Their demo is three songs in four minutes, and it’s fast and hard and direct and commanding ... Demo by Eliminators.
The one time the song appeared on ... Chalamet’s second song of the night was “Tomorrow Is a Long Time,” which existed in demo form as long ago as 1960 but wasn’t released by Dylan himself until the 70’s.
... arrived in the midst of all that, and it probably didn’t do the songs any favors ... “blue jean baby was a demo turned into a half song that people have been asking for for a long time.
Read on to learn what songs he performed on the show ... Hosting the recent sketch of Saturday Night Live, Timothée Chalamet mentioned, “You might not know the Bob Dylan songs I’m performing, but they’re my personal favorites.”.
... its recording instead, how Sean Moore, Manics drummer and Bradfield’s cousin (“virtually a brother”), laid down the drums over JDB’s demo version in two takes having never heard the song before.
EmergingChinese singer Yung Kai is quickly gaining popularity with his enchanting song "Blue," which went viral on TikTok a few weeks ago ... "I could explain the process of “Blue,” which represents my main process for most of my songs.
... song written 45 years ago by the late John Lennon ... The song originated as a ballad that John Lennon, who died in 1980, wrote and recorded in 1977 as a solo home demo but ended up leaving it unfinished.
Meanwhile, she also shared demos on Soundcloud for the Perverts lead single “Punish” and the unreleased song “Make RoomIn Hell,” a gorgeous piano ballad ... · make room in hell (demo). · punish (demo III).
In November 2023, surviving bandmates McCartney and Ringo Starr created the song Now And Then using AI technology to separate John Lennon’s vocals from a home demo recorded in 1977.
In November 2023, McCartney and Ringo Starr, the other surviving members of the Beatles created a song called using AI technology to extract John Lennon’s vocals from a home demo which was recorded in 1977.
I played Joe demos of what I’d been working on and said I’d like him to partner up with me, and after a song or two he said, ‘I’m in!’ Working with Joe is awesome – he’s got this mad scientist ethos ...
Welcome to our weekly music post, where we spotlight our favorite new songs and albums ... The next morning I wrote the lyrics, recorded a small demo, and sent it to Mitski, who loved it and, like me, preferred it to the other song.”.
