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<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Have you ever wondered how to play the intro chord to A Hard Day's Night - Beatles </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvxPc5MPEuQ </span></span></p><p> </p><p> <object width="350" height="300" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/http://youtu.be/AvxPc5MPEuQ&rel=1"></param><embed width="350" height="300" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/http://youtu.be/AvxPc5MPEuQ&rel=1" wmode="transparent"></embed></object></p>
<p>Pianist, songwriter, composer and singer Meddy Gerville is like a fresh summer breeze in a music world of rare exceptions. He is an exotic gem that has yet to be savored sufficiently by U.S. music listeners, yet he has been electrifying audiences the world over with his intricate and compelling synthesis of Jazz and Maloya, indigenous music of his native Reunion Island, for almost a decade. Meddy’s voice has been compared to Milton Nascimento and Al Jarreau, but these comparisons fail to capture the unique timbre and rhythmic intensity of his soulful and nuanced vocal approach. Likewise, his extraordinary compositional, pianistic and improvisational prowess is peerless in its conception and execution, all amply demonstrated on his U.S. debut CD, his seventh release worldwide, <strong><em>Fo Kronm La Vi</em></strong>.</p><p><em>“. . . Meddy Gervilles' version of ‘Blue Rondo’ is the fastest I've ever heard it played. He has remarkable technique. His improvisations show a great sense of composition and development . . .”</em></p><p> —<strong>Dave Brubeck</strong></p><p>Meddy was born in St. Pierre—the largest city in southern Reunion Island—in 1974, and each step in his musical journey has led him towards his unique fusion of Jazz and Maloya, characterized by rhythms of his native island played on various homegrown instruments including ‘rouler,’ ‘kayanm’ and ‘ravan’ drums, all of which help account for his astonishing originality. From the beginning of his career—when Meddy performed with Reunion’s most popular bands, Baster, Ti Fock and Sabouk, touring in Europe, Africa and the U.S.—to the release of his latest solo outing <em>Fo Kronm la vi </em>(2011), Meddy has been spellbinding audiences around the world with the sound of his Maloya Jazz. He has worked with world-class musicians such as Sixun bass player Michel Alibo, Dominique Di Piazza, percussion legend Giovanni Hidalgo, Cuban drummer Horacio ‘El Negro’ Hernandez (voted Best World Music Drummer by <em>Modern Drummer Magazine</em> in 2011), Matthew Garrison (bassist with Herbie Hancock, John McLaughlin and Pat Metheny) and World Music icon Danyèl Waro (winner of the 2010 WOMEX Artist Award in Copenhagen), to name but a few. </p><p><em>“The percussion is often in double time to give a quite explosive thrust to a song while Gerville’s melodic input enhances the propulsion through quicksilver phrases and the use of laser-like close harmony vocals that are themselves hotly percussive.”</em>—<strong>Kevin Le Gendre, <em>Jazzwise Magazine</em>, U.K.</strong></p><p><em>Fo Kronm La Vi </em>is a multi-layered palate of alluring, fresh sounds with an infectious, explosive polyrhythmic sensibility. At the same time, it is a brilliant preview of what Meddy Gerville is capable of in-person. Putting on <em>Fo Kronm La Vi </em>for an intimate evening or a sophisticated gathering is a sure bet, but seeing this talented, innovative performer live really brings home just how unique and engaging Meddy is. He has the ability to connect with his audience in a very direct and heart-felt way. ‘Artist’ is a word that is bandied about rather cavalierly these days, but in the world of music there are few as truly deserving of this honorific as Meddy Gerville.</p><p><em>“Meddy Gerville is a fascinating artist who is developing his own unique approach to world fusion.”</em></p><p> —<strong>Ralph A. Miriello, <em>Jazz.com</em></strong></p><p>Visit Meddy Gerville on his website at <a href="http://www.meddygerville.com">www.meddygerville.com</a></p><p><strong>Contact</strong>: Janet Castiel, Redwood Entertainment, Inc. (212) 543-9998</p><p> <a href="mailto:info@redwoodentertainment.com">info@redwoodentertainment.com</a> - <a href="http://www.redwoodentertainmentinc.com">www.redwoodentertainment.com</a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Just wanted to let everyone know we added a new feature a few days ago for tracking purposes. If you are an artist that has allowed Mixposure DJ's to download your music if you have it for Streaming or for Purchase only, you can now view what DJ downloaded your music. Just click on Songs > DJ Song Download Log. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Thanks,</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Todd</span></p><p> </p>
Congratulations to Q Harper for having Mixposure's Song of the Week! Check out the song below!
Bio:
Native Detroit performance sensation Q Harper (the eleventh of twelve children) was born Quintin Deon Harper to William and Mary Harper. His love for music was inherited from his father as he began his performance career at the tender age of five. As the second youngest member of “The Sensational Harper Singers” (a gospel group formed by his father), Q enjoyed regularly acclaimed appearances on radio and television, often performing with his siblings at three to four churches on any given Sunday. Under the watchful and demanding tutelage of William Harper, Q quickly developed an uncanny, almost enigmatic facility with music, a language he actually prefers to what he calls “all lesser forms of communication”. Despite his incredible abilities with the acoustic guitar, piano, and writer’s pen, it is his voice, the first of all instruments, which demands and arrests the ear. Boasting a beautifully even and technically flawless tonal quality, this artist’s upper and lower vocal registers are rendered with remarkable consistency as he seamlessly moves between each mechanical height and depth—both spontaneously and upon command. After sharing a stage with people like Christopher Williams, Charlie Wilson, Frankie Beverly, and local Detroit talent, Q realized his powerful voice needed to be heard in its own element. It is with those skills that songs like "Only God Loves You More Than I Do", "Must Be My Wife" and "Yeah, Yeah, Yeah" from his solo album "One" that he has succeeded in sold out concerts, and has been approached by Universal-Motown, Atlantic Records, and Virgin Records to name a few labels who's executives recognized a real talent.
<p>When you have a moment, please do call round for a listen to my latest collaboration called Gonna Be Ok. A super song with Casper van Vulpen from the Netherlands. Think you will enjoy this!! xx Melsi</p>
<p>Hiya Everybody!<br /><br />Just wanted you to know the link for the Music For The Kids Album Cds is now working,<img title="Smile" src="http://www.mixposure.com/include/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/img/smiley-smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" /></p><p>so please please please buy & help those kids!</p><p><br />GET YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFTS HERE & HELP US HELP UNICEF HELP THE KIDS! <br /><br /></p><p><img title="Money Mouth" src="http://www.mixposure.com/include/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/img/smiley-money-mouth.gif" alt="Money Mouth" border="0" />Click <a href="http://Kunaki.com/MSales.asp?PublisherId=130622">here </a> to buy CDs.<img title="Money Mouth" src="http://www.mixposure.com/include/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/img/smiley-money-mouth.gif" alt="Money Mouth" border="0" /> This is the credit card link , click on the big pic for paypal link!</p><p>Thank You <br />Marie & JoyfulWAVE</p><p><a href="http://kunaki.com/MSales.asp?PublisherId=130622&PP=1"><img src="http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn254/keyjay69/Collage-Cover-Link.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></p>
This is the polished Instramental Version. Includes bits from 'Gentleman Perfer Blonds" , "Gilda" , "Bondage", "Charade", and a few other old movies (The Vintage Ladies are Hot!! :D) Currently working on Lyrics With Rolla Sessum of Incarnate Word hopefully to be recorded in the near Future! http://www.mixposure.com/GVE/song_focus_26868.php
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Hi Everyone!
Latest update on the album!
It was suggested to us that we put the album on physical Cds and we have just finished doing so! It will be available in a couple of dayson 2 CDs at Kunaki.com for $8.50 Us each. (plus p&p, but the p&p is the same for 2 Cds as is is for one).
A little more than the download price, but well worth the difference!
Please have a look & get that special Christmas gift- 32 fantastic tracks & you also help make life easier for the deprived children of the world! 2 gifts in one!
Thank You
Marie & JoyfulWAVE
<p>I am a cartoon man I live in a trash can I eats spam I am a cartoon man</p><p> </p><p>this was a famous song by king john the third when he droped acid in october of 1843</p><p> </p><p>seriously I am a nice guy who likes to make you laugh even at my own expense so do not take me or my songs seriously they are all sick little jokes ok!</p>
<p>I’m an aspiring Hip Hop artist, song writer and producer. Music has always been my passion and now it is finally my priority. I was recently released from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, after 11 years of incarceration. I was convicted as a master mind in a string of armed bank robberies. As a product of my inner city environment, I partook in the gangs, drug sales, and other parts of the fast lane. Now days I work 2 fulltime jobs just to ensure my freedom and ability to keep working on my music.</p><p>WITH MY MUSIC…I wanted to demonstrate ability to adjust to any rhythm and lyricism. I believe that I offer just the skills, ambition, and drive to make a difference in lives of music lovers all over the world. I am eager to use my ability to hear music and write lyrics based on the sound it generates. I spent the last 12 years of my life perfecting and creating many lyric, unfortunately, I didn’t not have the means of creating beats until I was released from FBOP in October of 2009. </p><p>I am musically creative, well spoken, and enthusiastic. I recently have begun to produce my own beats and find that to be another rewarding way to communicate or express myself. Since music has always been one of my greatest passions in life. On a personal note, being a bi-racial person has caused me to prove myself in different spaces and places. I understand this industry is a hustle not much different than the ones I’ve grownup doing. Furthermore, this is the hustle I can do 24/7 without fear of the feds indicting me for hustling to hard. In conclusion, all I want is the opportunity to make the “underdog” a “champion” and inspire multitudes.</p><p>I appreciate your listening ear and full consideration.<br /> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /> </span></p>