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<p><a href="http://www2.mixposure.com/Meddy_Gerville/"><img src="http://www.mixposure.com/images/Song_of_Week.jpg" alt="" width="158" height="70" /></a></p><p>Congratulations to Meddy Gervile for having the Mixposure Song of the Week. This is a tastly little Jazz number that is superb!</p><h2>Biography</h2><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 style="text-align: center;"><object width="550" height="400" 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/atD0Ie6RzRo&rel=1"></param><embed width="550" height="400" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/atD0Ie6RzRo&rel=1" wmode="transparent"></embed></object></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span>KANSAS CITY MO, INDEPENDENT LABEL H.I.T.M BOYZ MUSIC + MARLEY YOUNG 2012 BANGER CLUB BANGER!!! FUN CREATIVE VIDEO. RATE AND COMMENT.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">DrC - all keyboards, production and mixing.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;">Gary Carciello - All guitars, <span style="font-size: small;">drums programming/sequencing</span>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;">Rob Grant - Bass.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;">Farrell Jackson - Lyric, melody, and all vocals.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;">Alright......the first Rayon Vert song of 2012! Gary sent this song idea over and it sat for a few months while we all tended to personal stuff and weathered though the holidays but once we got on it the song came together quickly. RV is back at it and ready to roll out some more prog rock tunes</span> <span style="font-size: small;">and who knows what else we will come up with? Maybe some different styles are on the horizon..........</span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;">Farrell for Rayon Vert</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-size: small;"><strong>My brother Bob and I played together as guitar players in a number of bands about 20 years ago. After he became a dentist and I got into the printing business we moved away to different places and our band broke up and we joined different groups. Bob was also a very talented luthier and built me the best guitar I ever owned, a PRS-style custom which I play to this day.</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-size: small;"><strong>This was the first time we actually spent any time in the studio together in about 20 years. Bob wrote this song many years ago but we never had the chance to finish it. It was a real treat for me as it brought back so many memories of practicing in my parents garage with our band. We used to drive my folks crazy, but Pop was real proud of us, mom on the other hand wore airline headgear and tuned us out. The night we finished mixing this song, sadly, my father had a stroke from cancer complications and passed away 4 days later on Jan 6th 2012. He never had the chance to hear this song or see us play together in the studio, but I am sure it would have put a smile on his face. We miss you Dad. This one is for you Pops.</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-size: small;"><strong>Bobby Smith - Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Drums</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-size: small;"><strong>Bill (Bilbozo) Smith - Guitar, Synth and Mix-Mastering</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-size: small;"><strong><a href="http://www2.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_27396.php">http://www2.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_27396.php</a></strong></span></p>
<p>I would just like to thank Jim for allowing me to be on his show live last night and for all the plays. I really enjoyed it and had a great time. I would also like to thank everyone for all the helpful advice regarding recording and the suggested equipment.</p><p>Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks!</p>
<p>Congrats to Sacha Lee for winning Mixposure's Song of the Week! Check out the tune Roller Coaster Below.</p><p>Bio:</p><p>Born and raised French Canadian, singer/songwriter <strong>Sacha-Lee </strong>came from the small town of Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario, with a population of only 2,300 residents, where no music schools, classes or vocal teacher were available. But coming from a musical family, Sacha-Lee learned mostly from listening, and singing with her parents. Sacha-Lee started singing on the stage at age 7, has been in a few different bands, and recently recorded her debut CD in Nashville TN.</p><p>Her Country/Rock style is a mixture of her upbringing roots, reflected in her singles “Roller Coaster”, and “I Got A Thing For Guys (that got a thing for me)”, but she can also bring you back in time with her Patsy Cline inspired song from her debut Album called “Why Would I Want To”, which she wrote for her loving husband.</p><p>Sacha-Lee spent a lot of time on a stage growing up, and it is apparent with her high energy and comfort on the stage. She is mesmerizing to watch, and a true entertainer. She now plays with two bands, one family based featuring mother Dana-Lee Hebert, vocals and Organ, father Rejean Hebert, vocals and on Lead, Husband Gaetan Cadieux, vocals and rhythm, and cousin, Yvon Ouellette on Lead. They play a variety of songs from Country, French, Rock and Roll, and Dance. Their hamonizing is renowned in the region.</p><p>The other band she sings in is under the name Sacha-Lee, featuring Guy Gendron on drums, Gaetan Cadieux, back up vocals and rhythm, Rock Gendron on base, Alain Cloutier, Vocals, and back up vocals, and Yvon Ouellette on Lead. They play songs form Sacha-Lee`s new EP, along with some Rock, Country and French songs.</p><p>You can see Sacha-Lee signing at different concert events, jamborees, signing at weddings, dances, and doing DJ and live performances throughout the area.</p><p>Sacha-Lee`s is presently working on her next project and will have her new songs out in October 2012, so be sure to keep your eyes and ears open for her new album. She is a new and upcoming artist to watch for, and you are sure to be enthralled by her and her music.</p><div> </div><p> </p><p><object width="400" height="450" 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="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><param name="flashVars" value="radio_id=&song_id=27298&band_id=7044&autoplay=false&skin_color=0x000000&jamroom_url=http://www.mixposure.com&cluster_url=http://www2.mixposure.com&remoteSwf=http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf&remoteWidth=400&remoteHeight=450&system_name=Mixposure.com"></param><param name="quality" value="high"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="src" value="http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf"></param><param name="flashvars" value="system_name=Mixposure.com&radio_id=&song_id=27298&band_id=7044&autoplay=false&skin_color=0x000000&cluster_url=http://www2.mixposure.com&jamroom_url=http://www.mixposure.com&remoteSwf=http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf&remoteWidth=400&remoteHeight=450"></param><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="pluginspage" value="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></param><embed width="400" height="450" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" flashvars="radio_id=&song_id=27298&band_id=7044&autoplay=false&skin_color=0x000000&jamroom_url=http://www.mixposure.com&cluster_url=http://www2.mixposure.com&remoteSwf=http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf&remoteWidth=400&remoteHeight=450&system_name=Mixposure.com" quality="high" wmode="transparent" flashvars="system_name=Mixposure.com&radio_id=&song_id=27298&band_id=7044&autoplay=false&skin_color=0x000000&cluster_url=http://www2.mixposure.com&jamroom_url=http://www.mixposure.com&remoteSwf=http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf&remoteWidth=400&remoteHeight=450" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed> </object><br /><strong><br /></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hey Everyone!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Ked will be starting a new segment on his radio show next week called "Live with Artists in the ChillZone. Ked will be featuring live artists in house where he will be discussing their music and playing their tunes. Who knows there may even be a live jam! The first show wiill be with <a href="http://www2.mixposure.com/Lester_B/">Lester B</a> on January 29th. Tonights show will be business as usual!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I am really looking forward to this new segment and hearing some of the Mix artists in studio</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><img src="http://www2.mixposure.com/image.php?mode=band_image&band_id=6305&width=290" alt="" width="180" /></span></p><p> </p>
<p>Uploaded a new song called "Deer Meat And Cheap Beer". Check it out if you get a chance.</p><p><a href="http://www.mixposure.com/index.php?t=mixposure_song_player&song_id=27302&band_id=5070">http://www.mixposure.com/index.php?t=mixposure_song_player&song_id=27302&band_id=5070</a></p>
<p> </p><p>The Quarter Moon - Now has their New Android App up.</p><p>Their App links to their Mixposure Page Here.</p><p>If you have Android you can now find it in the Market at the following.</p><p><a href="https://market.android.com/developer?pub=apman#?t=W251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLDIxMiwiY29tLmFuZHJvbW8uZGV2MTA5MTYuYXBwMTA0MzIiXQ">https://market.android.com/developer?pub=apman#?t=W251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLDIxMiwiY29tLmFuZHJvbW8uZGV2MTA5MTYuYXBwMTA0MzIiXQ</a>..</p><p>If you are getting your own app. Contact us.</p><p>We are now developing apps for Artist. Find more details at:</p><p><a href="http://www.earth-song.com/apman">http://www.earth-song.com/apman</a></p><p> </p><p>Arthur -Earth Songs Productions</p><p> </p>