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E-Magine Music is a New York City-based independent record label owned by businessman Christoph Rücker. The label, which has been around since early 2000, specializes in electronica and rock. The biggest band in their stable is the heavy metal legends, Danzig. Other acts on the E-Magine label include the dance group Alcazar, DJ? Acucrack, and MC Jah Jah. The company also releases classical musical using the brands "The Sound Of..." and "Operatica."

The name "E-Magine" is quite appropriate for a record label as the term relates to music on three different levels.

First and foremost, the name reminds music fans of one of the greatest pop songs of the 20th century, John Lennon's "Imagine." It's similar to the way the word "blitz" conjures up images of professional football or the mere mention of cities like Paris and Milan bring to mind the runways of haute couture. Thanks to Lennon, when we hear the word "imagine" we think of music.

The second connection is of course the actual meaning of the word "imagine." Quite simply, the artist needs to "imagine" his music, or to put it another way, the artist needs to use her imagination when composing and performing. They need to "imagine" beats that have never been heard, riffs that have never been played, and melodies that have never been recorded. The better the artist's "imagination" the better their music sounds.

Finally, we come to the "E" in "E-Magine." This "E," like in the word "email," stands for electronic. It not only refers to the "electric" guitar used by Reeves Gabrels (another E-Magine Music signee) but also digital music (much like an email is digital). Artists under the Emagine umbrella that dabble in digital music include Jay-Jay Johanson, Waldeck, and Alcazar.

Sounds produced by the electric guitar resonate with music fans. It speaks to the listener on a personal level; one they can relate too. The electric guitar's tone is familiar, comfortable, and accessible.

The digital beeps and pops produced by synthesizers and sequencers may at first seem aloof, and impersonal. But these artificial noises do more than just beckon us to the dance floor or remind us of campy science fiction films. They force us to use our imagination—to access the far recesses of our mind—to interpret their complex waveforms and dissect their musical algorithms.

In many ways digital music, or the use of digital instruments, is far more intimate than other forms of music. The motifs and timbres of familiar instruments are so well known that their message is instantly understood. They seldom challenge the listener. However, the digital sharps and flats, the microchip's notes and chords, force us to create our own unique analysis. The do challenge the listener.

As you can see the term "E-Magine Music" is full of meaning. It's associated with one of pop music's most famous songs, it highlights the artists' cognitive abilities to create, and it explores the fascinating aspects of digital music. If you think about it, there aren't too many better names for a record label than E-Magine. Read our take on music and humor.

This Summer & Fall's Best 2010 Concert Tours

Every summer rock artists pull themselves away from their palatial mansions and grace us with a tour. However, 2010 is an exception. No, the rockers aren't basking at home. They are definitely touring. It's just that 2010 is no ordinary summer of rock. It's an extraordinary summer of rock. Touring this year are rock legends Paul McCartney, Roger Waters, Aerosmith, Tom Petty, Rush, Dave Matthews Band, and Santana. These artists are not only going to put on a great show, they've also going to be making history.

Paul McCartney
Just about every Paul McCartney concert is historic but this summer the former member of Wings is planning on visiting some markets he's never been to before. McCartney's 8-city "Up and Coming Tour" begins July 10 in San Francisco. The last time Paul played in the City by the Bay was way back in 1966—it was the Beatles last concert tour appearance. On July 13, McCartney visits Utah for the first time ever. He'll perform at the Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy. Macca finishes his tour Aug. 18 in Pittsburgh—the inaugural concert at the brand new Consol Energy Arena. Other "Up and Coming" stops include McCartney in Denver, McCartney in Kansas City and McCartney in Toronto.

Roger Waters
Pink Floyd's seminal work "The Wall" has been played live, in its entirety, just 31 times. The last time "The Wall" was performed in concert was 1990 to commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall. Before that, "The Wall" was performed 30 times during Pink Floyd's 1980-81 tour. This summer "The Wall's" principle composer, and former member of Pink Floyd, Roger Waters will perform the rock opera from start to finish in 34 North American markets. "The Wall Tour" begins Sept. 15 in Toronto and ends Dec. 13 in Anaheim, CA. Waters will also visit Atlanta, Houston, and Waters is in Las Vegas as well.

Aerosmith
Aerosmith has been on the sidelines since frontman Steven Tyler fell off a stage in early August of 2009. Since then there have been rumors that the band, due to in-fighting and bickering, was breaking up. Well, Tyler must be healthy and the band must be back on speaking terms because beginning July 23 in Oakland, California Aerosmith is launching a 19-date trek of the U.S. and Canada. Their itinerary includes a special concert with the J. Geils Band at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts (Aerosmith's hometown) on Aug. 14. By the way, Aerosmith is celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2010.

Tom Petty
Originally, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were supposed to launch their tour on May 6. A delay in the release of their upcoming album "Mojo" has pushed the start of their tour back to June 5. The unforeseen holdup caused nine dates to be rescheduled and one to be cancelled. Like Aerosmith, Petty will begin his tour in Oakland at the Oracle Arena. His tour's original end date was Aug. 27 in Saratoga Springs, New York but with the rescheduled dates Petty's final show is now Oct. 2 in Irvine, California. Fans can also catch Tom Petty in Chicago on July 17, Tom Petty in New York on July 28, and Tom Petty in Philadelphia on July 31 and Aug. 1.

Rush
Rush kicks off a 37-date jaunt of North America June 29 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The road trip concludes Oct. 2 at the Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida. Not only will Canada's best progressive rock band be breaking out all their greatest hits they will also perform their classic 1981 album "Moving Pictures" from start to finish. To save you the trouble of checking your iTunes, "Moving Pictures" is the album with "Tom Sawyer" and "Limelight." Fans can also catch Rush in Toronto, Rush in Seattle, and Rush in Boston.

Dave Matthews Band
It wouldn't be summer without a Dave Matthews Band tour. DMB's 49-date summer excursion began May 28 in Harford. It's scheduled to wrapped Sept. 15 in St. Paul, Minnesota at the Xcel Energy Center. There are seven markets besides Hartford scheduled to host DMB for multiple nights: Saratoga Springs (June 4-5), Mansfield (June 7-8), Noblesville, (June 18-19), Camden (June 30-July 1), New York (July 16-17), West Palm Beach (July 30-31), and DMB is at the Gorge (Sept. 3-5). The band is celebrating being named Pollstar's number one touring act of the past decade.

Santana
Carlos Santana's Universal Tone Tour begins June 30 in St. Paul, Minnesota. About a month later, on Aug. 1, West Palm Beach, Florida will host Santana's final show at the Cruzan Amphitheatre. Highlights from the "Supernatural" guitarist's itinerary include a Santana concert in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; a Santana show at the PNC in Holmdel, New Jersey; and a Santana gig in Atlanta, Georgia. Joining Santana for his 22-date tour of the continent is another rock legend, Steve Winwood. The former Blind Faith singer will open for Santana at every tour stop.

Opening new venues, performing seminal albums in their entirety, celebrating anniversaries, being named touring artist of the decade, and legends joining forces are just some of the events music fans have to look forward to this summer. In fact, it's hard to E-magine a summer with more historic music concerts than the one coming up.

And a few more fantastic concert tours you may want to mark down on your calendar include the Neil Young concert tour, the Dukes of Sep Westfield Gthe Carol King and James Taylor tour, the Tool concert tour, the Smashing Pumpkins and the rockin' Kiss concert tour.

And a relative new-comer to the pop music scence, Lady Gaga, who has taken the world by storm and she is now touring. Some people have likened her to Madonna. Many of the large U.S. cities will get to see her live. For instance, Lady Gaga will be in Boston, Lady Gaga is in L.A., and she'll also be in Las Vegas, NV too.

There is something for everyone's music tastes, so get out there and see some live music!