What is a backing track?

A backing track is an audio or MIDI recording that musicians play or sing along to in order to add parts to their music which would be impractical to perform live. Bands or solo musicians may use backing tracks to add extra instrumental or vocal tracks to a live performance, to enhance the sound (as in the employment of doubled backing vocals) or to replicate more closely the instrumentation on record (as in the use of additional recorded parts such as string sections.) A singer or vocal group performing without a band may sing along to pre-recorded music. A music track without lead vocals may also be called a karaoke, or minus-one track. Music backing tracks are also available for instrumental practice and jamming[3].
In electronic music, some parts which have been programmed are too fast or complex to be played by a musician. Backing tracks are also used when some or all members of a group are miming the playing of their instruments, lip-synching or using guide tracks.
Also, certain situations may dictate that a backing track must be used; many television programs require that acts perform only the vocals live to simplify the process of mixing the performance. The Eurovision Song Contest requires backing tracks as well; the thought there is a combination of the mixing issue and the need to switch between acts very quickly, which would be difficult if all acts were performing live music. Powered by wikipedia

How this site works?

It's super easy! Buying backing tracks at Nico's it's very simple. You must visit the download page then you must add the songs to the cart. Upon checkout and payment you will receive an email containing a link for every song you've purchased! That's fantastic! you will receive the backing Tracks Directly to your desktop. If you have any doubt we have an online agent for you to ask him any further question you may have.

What else we do?

Score Transcriptions: If you have a piano score and you need the music in mp3 format send us an email requesting further details.

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