It's like Reservoir Dogs with a rocksteady beat, and they've heisted the Make A Star banks for $100 by claiming the December Favorite Music Video title from a rich field of 16 contestants!
Music Video director Jay Mack Arnette II has a long resume as a camera operator for American television shows such as Survivor, The Bachelorette, The Surreal Life, America's Next Top Model, Punk'd, and The Henry Rollins Show.
Arnette combined forces with North Hollywood-based ska band See Spot to create the video for "Robbery". See Spot's unique blend of roots ska laced with heavy latin, jazz and big band influences provided the perfect soundtrack for a winning video.
Watch the video for See Spot 'Robbery'
Fronted by vocalist Charles Farrar, the big See Spot band includes members Bradford Pate, Jubal Jones, Wally Caro, Eddie "Chiquis" Lozoya, Tom Cook, Brian Wallace, and Korey Horn. See Spot has shared the stage with many legends of their genre, such as The Skatalites, Justin Hinds, The Toasters, Let's Go Bowling, and Hepcat.
They have frequently performed at such Hollywood staples as The Whisky-A-Go-Go, and The El Rey Theatre. Now with their 3rd full-length album, "THE ROBBERY" in stores now the future looks even brighter as these vets of the stage take up their instruments for their first major tour outside of the United States including Japan and Europe.
The title track from See Spot's 3rd full length CD, "The Robbery", is up-tempo, entertaining ska with a definite Los Angeles flavor. Jay Mack Arnette's video flows along with the song like a matinee action movie you want to watch again and again.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
4 Music Videos Crack the Holiday Favorite Music Video Semi-Finals
Check out all the contestants and vote in the two exciting semi-final matches right here: Make A Star December Favorite Music Video Competition
The First Ladies 'Heartbeat'
Boise Idaho's own First Ladies have put out their very first music video with the help of local director and pal Aidan Brezonick. This video is the first of many that Aidan has planned with the band. Thanks to all the friends and fans who helped out by being in the background shots. The band in this video is made up of Joel Smith, Micah Smith, Jojo Hopewell and Glen Lindquist. The main character is played by Evan Sesek. Thanks to Bret Copeland for letting us mess up his whole house. We hope you love it, please tell us what you think. http://myspace.com/firstladiesmusic http://firstladiesmusic.com
The Bed 'Monolith'
This is a music video I made for one of their songs called 'Monolith' using only Mario Paint for the Super Nintendo. http://www.missinghead.co.uk The Bed are an underground band from Leeds that have been around doing a right lot of nothing for a while. http://www.myspace.com/geekstuff
The Lennings 'Section C'
Happenings of an insane asylum.
See Spot 'Robbery'
Directed by: Jay Mack Arnette II. Music Video director Jay Mack Arnette II has a long resume as a camera operator for American television shows such as Survivor, The Bachelorette, The Surreal Life, America's Next Top Model, Punk'd, and The Henry Rollins Show.
See Spot are a North Hollywood-based ska band who bring a unique blend of roots ska laced with heavy latin, jazz and big band influences.
Fronted by vocalist Charles Farrar, this 6-piece group has shared the stage with many legends of their genre, such as The Skatalites, Justin Hinds, The Toasters, Let's Go Bowling, and Hepcat.
They have frequently performed at such Hollywood staples as The Whisky-A-Go-Go, and The El Rey Theatre. Now with their 3rd full-length album, "THE ROBBERY" in stores now the future looks even brighter as these vets of the stage take up their instruments for their first major tour outside of the United States including Japan and Europe.
The First Ladies 'Heartbeat'
Boise Idaho's own First Ladies have put out their very first music video with the help of local director and pal Aidan Brezonick. This video is the first of many that Aidan has planned with the band. Thanks to all the friends and fans who helped out by being in the background shots. The band in this video is made up of Joel Smith, Micah Smith, Jojo Hopewell and Glen Lindquist. The main character is played by Evan Sesek. Thanks to Bret Copeland for letting us mess up his whole house. We hope you love it, please tell us what you think. http://myspace.com/firstladiesmusic http://firstladiesmusic.com
The Bed 'Monolith'
This is a music video I made for one of their songs called 'Monolith' using only Mario Paint for the Super Nintendo. http://www.missinghead.co.uk The Bed are an underground band from Leeds that have been around doing a right lot of nothing for a while. http://www.myspace.com/geekstuff
The Lennings 'Section C'
Happenings of an insane asylum.
See Spot 'Robbery'
Directed by: Jay Mack Arnette II. Music Video director Jay Mack Arnette II has a long resume as a camera operator for American television shows such as Survivor, The Bachelorette, The Surreal Life, America's Next Top Model, Punk'd, and The Henry Rollins Show.
See Spot are a North Hollywood-based ska band who bring a unique blend of roots ska laced with heavy latin, jazz and big band influences.
Fronted by vocalist Charles Farrar, this 6-piece group has shared the stage with many legends of their genre, such as The Skatalites, Justin Hinds, The Toasters, Let's Go Bowling, and Hepcat.
They have frequently performed at such Hollywood staples as The Whisky-A-Go-Go, and The El Rey Theatre. Now with their 3rd full-length album, "THE ROBBERY" in stores now the future looks even brighter as these vets of the stage take up their instruments for their first major tour outside of the United States including Japan and Europe.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Meet the 4 Semi Finalists in Make A Star's December Favorite Song by a Male Solo Artist Contest
Felander Felander is from Kennesaw, Georgia. Felander Stevenson is a 20-year old entertainer who brings a genuine sound to music that has been missing for quite some time. In addition, he models and writes his own lyrics. With the perfect combination of R&B, Pop, Soul, Neo-Soul, Hip-Hop, and Gospel, the industry should take note of the latest music sensation. Whether he sings on an upbeat record or soul ballad, he is able to add great expression in every song. At 14, Felander began to write and produce songs for himself and other independent artists around the area. He has created a lot of buzz through the internet and around the South. The song, "My Equal" is basically about a guy who had a major blowout in his relationship and his girlfriend was about to walk out, but he wanted her to know how he felt about her before she left..
kristiAN llupi kristiAN llupi is from Tirana, Albania.
Loc Saint Loc Saint is a singer from Burlington, Washington who combines many different genres together when creating his songs intended for people in all walks of life. His melodic voice combined with compelling and relateable topics make for a truely unquie artist. Not to mention his trigger tongue flow and harmony have grown him an underground following that has dubbed him the "undergrounds best kept secret". was written from alot of sadness. Its a relatable track dealing with the emotion that haunts the majority of the population. Loc Saint says his best friend Eli is featured on a clip talking about his depression in the beggining of the song, but that 6 months after recording "Depression" the singer found his friend dead in his apartment.
Kevin Day Kevin Day is a country singer-songwriter from Grundy, Virginia.
kristiAN llupi kristiAN llupi is from Tirana, Albania.
Loc Saint Loc Saint is a singer from Burlington, Washington who combines many different genres together when creating his songs intended for people in all walks of life. His melodic voice combined with compelling and relateable topics make for a truely unquie artist. Not to mention his trigger tongue flow and harmony have grown him an underground following that has dubbed him the "undergrounds best kept secret". was written from alot of sadness. Its a relatable track dealing with the emotion that haunts the majority of the population. Loc Saint says his best friend Eli is featured on a clip talking about his depression in the beggining of the song, but that 6 months after recording "Depression" the singer found his friend dead in his apartment.
Kevin Day Kevin Day is a country singer-songwriter from Grundy, Virginia.
Meet the 4 Semi Finalists in Make A Star's December Favorite Song by a Duo or Band Contest
MNP5 "Comi" MNP5 are from Manassas, Virginia.
Walking Charly "Talk to Me"Walking Charly are from Thousand Oaks, California.
Ejay Ivan Lac feat. Mia J Park "YOU ARE NOT ALONE"
Ejay Ivan Lac is an electronic composer from Bareggio, Italy. Ejay says this song is "dedicated to all the people alone, people that want fight!"
Pixilated Theory "Gliese 581" Pixilated Theory are a band from Calhoun, Missouri. This song is from their album 'Top Secret'. Their official website is www.pixilatedtheory.com
Walking Charly "Talk to Me"Walking Charly are from Thousand Oaks, California.
Ejay Ivan Lac feat. Mia J Park "YOU ARE NOT ALONE"
Ejay Ivan Lac is an electronic composer from Bareggio, Italy. Ejay says this song is "dedicated to all the people alone, people that want fight!"
Pixilated Theory "Gliese 581" Pixilated Theory are a band from Calhoun, Missouri. This song is from their album 'Top Secret'. Their official website is www.pixilatedtheory.com
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Meet the 8 Quarter Finalists in Make A Star's December Favorite Music Video Contest
Check out all the contestants and vote for your favorites here: Make A Star December Favorite Music Video Competition
The First Ladies 'Heartbeat'
Boise Idaho's own First Ladies have put out their very first music video with the help of local director and pal Aidan Brezonick. This video is the first of many that Aidan has planned with the band. Thanks to all the friends and fans who helped out by being in the background shots. The band in this video is made up of Joel Smith, Micah Smith, Jojo Hopewell and Glen Lindquist. The main character is played by Evan Sesek. Thanks to Bret Copeland for letting us mess up his whole house. We hope you love it, please tell us what you think. http://myspace.com/firstladiesmusic http://firstladiesmusic.com
Lion's Mane Tales 'Cold Wind'
Turku, Finland - Now i'm gonna go where the cold wind blows Treated so harsh all my life While these things rushing down and knockin' me to ground I'll be never coming back Now i'm gonna go where the cold wind blows Running thru the storm What choice do I have after treated so bad A man whose freedom been robbed Now i'm gonna go where the cold wind blows No lord no savior at all Alone I walk and alone I'll be And never be coming back Now i'm gonna go where the cold wind blows Nailing my last nail down Good bye sweet angel, no reason to cry It's your time to fly Now i'm gonna go where the cold wind blows Graceful still I am Farewell my loves and the games you play I'll be never coming back I'll be never coming back I'll be never coming back I'll be never coming back I'll be never coming back
The Bed 'Monolith'
This is a music video I made for one of their songs called 'Monolith' using only Mario Paint for the Super Nintendo. http://www.missinghead.co.uk The Bed are an underground band from Leeds that have been around doing a right lot of nothing for a while. http://www.myspace.com/geekstuff
Chris Murray Combo 'Love Flame'
Produced and directed by: Jay Mack Arnette II
The New Waves 'Kalaschnikov pt. 3'
This is a cool new "band "from sweden. The New Waves is no "band". It was made by laziness, impatientness and unwillingness commit oneself to a ordinary band. The New Waves is a about do whatever you want whenever you want to do it. It only driven forward by ideas that is carried out. There is no rehearsals or jamming behind this. Is not about aiming for goals or success is just about let the intuition take you away somewhere more beautiful.
The Lennings 'Section C'
Happenings of an insane asylum.
Avision 'Sail Away'
This video was a collaboration of the artist and the director in order to gain exposure. The song is about a girl who wants to "get away" this was exaggerated by having them flying through space in a spaceship.
See Spot 'Robbery'
Directed by: Jay Mack Arnette II
The First Ladies 'Heartbeat'
Boise Idaho's own First Ladies have put out their very first music video with the help of local director and pal Aidan Brezonick. This video is the first of many that Aidan has planned with the band. Thanks to all the friends and fans who helped out by being in the background shots. The band in this video is made up of Joel Smith, Micah Smith, Jojo Hopewell and Glen Lindquist. The main character is played by Evan Sesek. Thanks to Bret Copeland for letting us mess up his whole house. We hope you love it, please tell us what you think. http://myspace.com/firstladiesmusic http://firstladiesmusic.com
Lion's Mane Tales 'Cold Wind'
Turku, Finland - Now i'm gonna go where the cold wind blows Treated so harsh all my life While these things rushing down and knockin' me to ground I'll be never coming back Now i'm gonna go where the cold wind blows Running thru the storm What choice do I have after treated so bad A man whose freedom been robbed Now i'm gonna go where the cold wind blows No lord no savior at all Alone I walk and alone I'll be And never be coming back Now i'm gonna go where the cold wind blows Nailing my last nail down Good bye sweet angel, no reason to cry It's your time to fly Now i'm gonna go where the cold wind blows Graceful still I am Farewell my loves and the games you play I'll be never coming back I'll be never coming back I'll be never coming back I'll be never coming back I'll be never coming back
The Bed 'Monolith'
This is a music video I made for one of their songs called 'Monolith' using only Mario Paint for the Super Nintendo. http://www.missinghead.co.uk The Bed are an underground band from Leeds that have been around doing a right lot of nothing for a while. http://www.myspace.com/geekstuff
Chris Murray Combo 'Love Flame'
Produced and directed by: Jay Mack Arnette II
The New Waves 'Kalaschnikov pt. 3'
This is a cool new "band "from sweden. The New Waves is no "band". It was made by laziness, impatientness and unwillingness commit oneself to a ordinary band. The New Waves is a about do whatever you want whenever you want to do it. It only driven forward by ideas that is carried out. There is no rehearsals or jamming behind this. Is not about aiming for goals or success is just about let the intuition take you away somewhere more beautiful.
The Lennings 'Section C'
Happenings of an insane asylum.
Avision 'Sail Away'
This video was a collaboration of the artist and the director in order to gain exposure. The song is about a girl who wants to "get away" this was exaggerated by having them flying through space in a spaceship.
See Spot 'Robbery'
Directed by: Jay Mack Arnette II
8 Duos and Bands Compete for $100 in the December Favorite Song Talent Contest on MakeAStar.com
Listen to all the full length mp3s and vote for your favorites on MakeAStar.com : makeastar.com/contest.asp
CountryCity "Sippi Swag"CountryCity is a new, up and coming duo from Mississippi consisting of female, hip hop mc by the name of ShaDuke and hip hop mc by the name of DeuceBoy. The group says that this is "a party song that is sure to get the crowd rocking!!!"
MNP5 "Comi" MNP5 are from Manassas, Virginia.
Ophir "Center of the Universe"Ophir are from Redlands, California. The song Center of the Universe was written by Holly Lindin and Matthew DeMeritt in 2009 and released on Aloe Records.
Walking Charly "Talk to Me"Walking Charley are from Thousand Oaks, California.
Ice ft. J-Vo "Up In The Club"Ice is from Salisbury, North Carolina.
Ejay Ivan Lac feat. Mia J Park "YOU ARE NOT ALONE"
Ejay Ivan Lac is an electronic composer from Bareggio, Italy. Ejay says this song is "dedicated to all the people alone, people that want fight!"
Ross54 "Perfect day" Ross54 are a band from Milano, Italy. This song is from their new album Fulcrum.
Pixilated Theory "Gliese 581" Pixilated Theory are a band from Calhoun, Missouri. This song is from their album 'Top Secret'. Their official website is www.pixilatedtheory.com
CountryCity "Sippi Swag"CountryCity is a new, up and coming duo from Mississippi consisting of female, hip hop mc by the name of ShaDuke and hip hop mc by the name of DeuceBoy. The group says that this is "a party song that is sure to get the crowd rocking!!!"
MNP5 "Comi" MNP5 are from Manassas, Virginia.
Ophir "Center of the Universe"Ophir are from Redlands, California. The song Center of the Universe was written by Holly Lindin and Matthew DeMeritt in 2009 and released on Aloe Records.
Walking Charly "Talk to Me"Walking Charley are from Thousand Oaks, California.
Ice ft. J-Vo "Up In The Club"Ice is from Salisbury, North Carolina.
Ejay Ivan Lac feat. Mia J Park "YOU ARE NOT ALONE"
Ejay Ivan Lac is an electronic composer from Bareggio, Italy. Ejay says this song is "dedicated to all the people alone, people that want fight!"
Ross54 "Perfect day" Ross54 are a band from Milano, Italy. This song is from their new album Fulcrum.
Pixilated Theory "Gliese 581" Pixilated Theory are a band from Calhoun, Missouri. This song is from their album 'Top Secret'. Their official website is www.pixilatedtheory.com
8 Male Solo Artists Compete for $100 in Make A Star's December Favorite Song Talent Contest
Felander Felander is from Kennesaw, Georgia. Felander Stevenson is a 20-year old entertainer who brings a genuine sound to music that has been missing for quite some time. In addition, he models and writes his own lyrics. With the perfect combination of R&B, Pop, Soul, Neo-Soul, Hip-Hop, and Gospel, the industry should take note of the latest music sensation. Whether he sings on an upbeat record or soul ballad, he is able to add great expression in every song. At 14, Felander began to write and produce songs for himself and other independent artists around the area. He has created a lot of buzz through the internet and around the South. The song, "My Equal" is basically about a guy who had a major blowout in his relationship and his girlfriend was about to walk out, but he wanted her to know how he felt about her before she left..
Nigel Nigel is from Columbus, Ohio.
Kevin Seales Kevin Seales is from Winona, Minnesota. "My Sweet Valentine" is a song he wrote for his wife. "I was up late at night, and started working on another song, but that song wasn't coming out right, so I started dabbling on this one, and this is what came out."
kristiAN llupi kristiAN llupi is from Tirana, Albania.
Loc Saint Loc Saint is a singer from Burlington, Washington who combines many different genres together when creating his songs intended for people in all walks of life. His melodic voice combined with compelling and relateable topics make for a truely unquie artist. Not to mention his trigger tongue flow and harmony have grown him an underground following that has dubbed him the "undergrounds best kept secret". His song "Depression" was written from alot of sadness. Its a relatable track dealing with the emotion that haunts the majority of the population. Loc Saint says his best friend Eli is featured on a clip talking about his depression in the beggining of the song, but that 6 months after recording "Depression" the singer found his friend dead in his apartment.
Miikka Asukas Miikka Asukas is from Turku, Finland.
Johnny Gatos Johnny Gatos' song is about lost love.
Kevin Day Kevin Day is a country singer-songwriter from Grundy, Virginia.
Nigel Nigel is from Columbus, Ohio.
Kevin Seales Kevin Seales is from Winona, Minnesota. "My Sweet Valentine" is a song he wrote for his wife. "I was up late at night, and started working on another song, but that song wasn't coming out right, so I started dabbling on this one, and this is what came out."
kristiAN llupi kristiAN llupi is from Tirana, Albania.
Loc Saint Loc Saint is a singer from Burlington, Washington who combines many different genres together when creating his songs intended for people in all walks of life. His melodic voice combined with compelling and relateable topics make for a truely unquie artist. Not to mention his trigger tongue flow and harmony have grown him an underground following that has dubbed him the "undergrounds best kept secret". His song "Depression" was written from alot of sadness. Its a relatable track dealing with the emotion that haunts the majority of the population. Loc Saint says his best friend Eli is featured on a clip talking about his depression in the beggining of the song, but that 6 months after recording "Depression" the singer found his friend dead in his apartment.
Miikka Asukas Miikka Asukas is from Turku, Finland.
Johnny Gatos Johnny Gatos' song is about lost love.
Kevin Day Kevin Day is a country singer-songwriter from Grundy, Virginia.
Monday, December 14, 2009
December Favorite Music Video Contest Features 16 New Songs!
Check out all the contestants and vote for your favorites here: Make A Star December Favorite Music Video Competition
Preach Jacobs & Denz 'Falling'
The First Ladies 'Heartbeat'
Lion's Mane Tales 'Cold Wind'
KB of Street Military 'Keep On'
The Bed 'Monolith'
Sapient 'Likeness'
Chris Murray Combo 'Love Flame'
Savallace 'Tonight's The Night'
Selwyne 'Mess This Up'
The New Waves 'Kalaschnikov pt. 3'
Ray Damme Straight 'Sixty Minute Man'
The Lennings 'Section C'
E.M.G. 'How We Party'
Avision 'Sail Away'
Sex With Strangers 'New City Anthem'
See Spot 'Robbery'
Preach Jacobs & Denz 'Falling'
The First Ladies 'Heartbeat'
Lion's Mane Tales 'Cold Wind'
KB of Street Military 'Keep On'
The Bed 'Monolith'
Sapient 'Likeness'
Chris Murray Combo 'Love Flame'
Savallace 'Tonight's The Night'
Selwyne 'Mess This Up'
The New Waves 'Kalaschnikov pt. 3'
Ray Damme Straight 'Sixty Minute Man'
The Lennings 'Section C'
E.M.G. 'How We Party'
Avision 'Sail Away'
Sex With Strangers 'New City Anthem'
See Spot 'Robbery'
Monday, December 7, 2009
Protocol and Tim Current are November's Favorite Songwriters!
There were two Favorite Song competitions held in November, and Tim Current, a contestant who submitted some of his other songs in recent months, finally struck gold as his acoustic gem of a song "Hard To Let Her Go" triumphed in the Male Solo Artist competition. Meanwhile, newcomers Protocol shot to the top of the Make A Star monthly charts and added $50 to their pockets with their victory in the Duo/Band competition for their song "Wall of Colors".
Tim Current,singer/songwriter, joined forces with local Vancouver, Washington band (The Martindales) in 2003 to record his first 12 song cd due to be finished in the spring of 2004. They currently have a large library of songs still yet to be recorded in the country/rock/pop/ballad genre.
Easy listening with an edge, its a must hear for fans of The Eagles to Blue Rodeo and everything in between! Here's what writer Jim Cooper had to say about Tim's new album: Why did Tim call this recording Convergence? Perhaps it’s because the songs converge lyrically and musically into radio-friendly numbers that will appeal to listeners who disdain the simplicity of most pop music. And what a convergence it is. Backed by the imitable Martindales, a band whose versatility and rock and roll credentials provide the perfect accompaniment to the rich material, Tim Current’s superb songwriting and vocals immediately capture the ear. From the opening chords of “Living a Lie” to the subtle harmonies that close “Till the End of Time,” you can practically hear the enthusiasm.
Add Kevin Nettleingham’s skillful production to the mix, and the result is an album that will easily withstand the test of time, sounding as fresh twenty years from now as it does today. Although most of Tim’s songs focus on the enduring topic of love and relationships, this album is not simply a collection of boy meets girl/boy loses girl songs. Relationships are never that simple; even the best ones are messy, complicated, and nuanced. Tim’s music reflects that reality brilliantly.
Who can’t relate to the cocktail of loss, bitterness and resignation served in “Living a Lie” or to Tim’s homage to love’s transformative power, “You Set Me Free?” And when, in the hard rocking “She Likes the Way,” Tim sings “She loves it when I tell her she’s so fine / I love it when she slips her little hand in mine,” who doesn’t agree that small gestures create strong bonds? In one of the album’s strongest cuts, “Malibu,” Tim demonstrates the hollowness of luxury without love when he croons “It’s gonna be 85 again and there’s not a cloud in sight / The major train wreck of the day is if the PH level’s right.” The fact is Tim understands human nature, and his ability to express that understanding in words and music bodes well for the discriminating listener. If you’re looking for authenticity and sophistication that transcends typical pop formulas, then you’ve come to the right place.
Listen to Tim Current 'Hard To Let Her Go'
Protocol is a well-rounded rock band from Connecticut. Joe (vocals, guitar, bass) and Tyler (guitar), began writing songs together in 2003. Ryan Laney soon joined on keyboard and mandolin, followed by Matt on bass and Emily on drums (and occasionally bass). Their good friend Nick occasionally plays with the band on baritone sax and vocals.
Throughout their high school careers, Protocol was mainly a recording group, performing a few times at Toquet Hall in Westport, CT, and in their high school's talent show. By the summer of 2007 (the graduating year of the majority of the band's members) Protocol had completed Faceless, their first full album, and by the summer of 2009 they finished work on their second, Verbatim, recording only during college breaks.
Protocol's music reflects its members' backgrounds in and love of both rock and classical music. When asked about their influences, they usually list Aerosmith, The Beatles, Neil Young, Led Zeppelin, Guns N' Roses, and Dispatch.
Protocol has a third album in the works and Joe and Ryan Laney are working on a musical about their experiences in high school as well.
Listen to Protocol 'Wall of Colors'
Tim Current,singer/songwriter, joined forces with local Vancouver, Washington band (The Martindales) in 2003 to record his first 12 song cd due to be finished in the spring of 2004. They currently have a large library of songs still yet to be recorded in the country/rock/pop/ballad genre.
Easy listening with an edge, its a must hear for fans of The Eagles to Blue Rodeo and everything in between! Here's what writer Jim Cooper had to say about Tim's new album: Why did Tim call this recording Convergence? Perhaps it’s because the songs converge lyrically and musically into radio-friendly numbers that will appeal to listeners who disdain the simplicity of most pop music. And what a convergence it is. Backed by the imitable Martindales, a band whose versatility and rock and roll credentials provide the perfect accompaniment to the rich material, Tim Current’s superb songwriting and vocals immediately capture the ear. From the opening chords of “Living a Lie” to the subtle harmonies that close “Till the End of Time,” you can practically hear the enthusiasm.
Add Kevin Nettleingham’s skillful production to the mix, and the result is an album that will easily withstand the test of time, sounding as fresh twenty years from now as it does today. Although most of Tim’s songs focus on the enduring topic of love and relationships, this album is not simply a collection of boy meets girl/boy loses girl songs. Relationships are never that simple; even the best ones are messy, complicated, and nuanced. Tim’s music reflects that reality brilliantly.
Who can’t relate to the cocktail of loss, bitterness and resignation served in “Living a Lie” or to Tim’s homage to love’s transformative power, “You Set Me Free?” And when, in the hard rocking “She Likes the Way,” Tim sings “She loves it when I tell her she’s so fine / I love it when she slips her little hand in mine,” who doesn’t agree that small gestures create strong bonds? In one of the album’s strongest cuts, “Malibu,” Tim demonstrates the hollowness of luxury without love when he croons “It’s gonna be 85 again and there’s not a cloud in sight / The major train wreck of the day is if the PH level’s right.” The fact is Tim understands human nature, and his ability to express that understanding in words and music bodes well for the discriminating listener. If you’re looking for authenticity and sophistication that transcends typical pop formulas, then you’ve come to the right place.
Listen to Tim Current 'Hard To Let Her Go'
Protocol is a well-rounded rock band from Connecticut. Joe (vocals, guitar, bass) and Tyler (guitar), began writing songs together in 2003. Ryan Laney soon joined on keyboard and mandolin, followed by Matt on bass and Emily on drums (and occasionally bass). Their good friend Nick occasionally plays with the band on baritone sax and vocals.
Throughout their high school careers, Protocol was mainly a recording group, performing a few times at Toquet Hall in Westport, CT, and in their high school's talent show. By the summer of 2007 (the graduating year of the majority of the band's members) Protocol had completed Faceless, their first full album, and by the summer of 2009 they finished work on their second, Verbatim, recording only during college breaks.
Protocol's music reflects its members' backgrounds in and love of both rock and classical music. When asked about their influences, they usually list Aerosmith, The Beatles, Neil Young, Led Zeppelin, Guns N' Roses, and Dispatch.
Protocol has a third album in the works and Joe and Ryan Laney are working on a musical about their experiences in high school as well.
Listen to Protocol 'Wall of Colors'
Thursday, December 3, 2009
The Disablists feat. Foreign Beggars Win November Music Video
The number one Music Video on Make A Star’s November charts and winner of the $100 cash prize is “Heavy Rotation” by The Disablists featuring Foreign Beggars – a blast of new British hip hop directed by London based stop-motion animator Lee Hardcastle.
“Heavy Rotation” is a collaborative song featuring the vocal skills of Foreign Beggars, a prolific and versatile UK hip hop collective, and The Disablists, a former jazz trio who evolved into skilled turntablists.
Foreign Beggars’ roots also stem from jazz and classical training that over turn turned into performing hip hop, death/power-metal and drum & bass – an eclectic musical stew that speaks to the varied experiences of the group’s roster of talent - MC's Metropolis and Orifice Vulgatron, Producer Dag Nabbit, Human Beat boxers Shlomo, Uk Beatbox Champion MC Zani and DJ Nonames.
Individually, 'Foreign Beggars' have achieved a range high profile accomplishments, from appearances on Bjork's 'Medulla' album and the Gorillaz single 'Tomorrow Never Comes', to remix production for Amp Fiddler and Corinne Bailey Rae, and touring the States with James Lavelle's UNKLE outfit.
The Disablists are three time UK DMC World DJ Champions who have supported hip hop and Drum and Bass acts such as The Wu-Tang Clan’s GZA, Skinnyman, Killa Kela, Taskforce, Klashnekoff, Sway, AndyC, Pendulum, Friction, Mampi Swift, and Simon Bassline Smith.
Lee Hardcastle is a director, animator, and comic book artist living in London. A fan of the surreal, visually intense work of David Lynch, Spike Jonez, Adrian Tomine and Nintendo, his work can be found on his website www.MissingHead.co.uk
Watch the music video “Heavy Rotation” by The Disablists featuring Foreign Beggars – Directed by Lee Hardcastle
“Heavy Rotation” is a collaborative song featuring the vocal skills of Foreign Beggars, a prolific and versatile UK hip hop collective, and The Disablists, a former jazz trio who evolved into skilled turntablists.
Foreign Beggars’ roots also stem from jazz and classical training that over turn turned into performing hip hop, death/power-metal and drum & bass – an eclectic musical stew that speaks to the varied experiences of the group’s roster of talent - MC's Metropolis and Orifice Vulgatron, Producer Dag Nabbit, Human Beat boxers Shlomo, Uk Beatbox Champion MC Zani and DJ Nonames.
Individually, 'Foreign Beggars' have achieved a range high profile accomplishments, from appearances on Bjork's 'Medulla' album and the Gorillaz single 'Tomorrow Never Comes', to remix production for Amp Fiddler and Corinne Bailey Rae, and touring the States with James Lavelle's UNKLE outfit.
The Disablists are three time UK DMC World DJ Champions who have supported hip hop and Drum and Bass acts such as The Wu-Tang Clan’s GZA, Skinnyman, Killa Kela, Taskforce, Klashnekoff, Sway, AndyC, Pendulum, Friction, Mampi Swift, and Simon Bassline Smith.
Lee Hardcastle is a director, animator, and comic book artist living in London. A fan of the surreal, visually intense work of David Lynch, Spike Jonez, Adrian Tomine and Nintendo, his work can be found on his website www.MissingHead.co.uk
Watch the music video “Heavy Rotation” by The Disablists featuring Foreign Beggars – Directed by Lee Hardcastle
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Arkansas' Waoka advance to meet Connecticut band Protocol in Favorite Duo/Band Song Final
Randy Covey, founding member of Waoka, has been playing and singing for over 30 years, starting in folk duos and acoustic sets. Influences include Neil Young, Ben Harper, Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd, Robert Plant, and the Jayhawks. He met his wife Allyson in a local coffee house playing music and so it began. On his myspace page he also says he is a Public School Teacher, Singer songwriter, Artist, Woodworker,Actor, Archer, Knife maker, and Draftsman, among other talents and professions.
Their fun folk song 'Baby Steps' has managed to make it through the past two weeks of competition and advance to the final this week against Protocol.
Waoka 'Baby Steps'
Protocol is a well-rounded rock band from Connecticut. Joe (vocals, guitar, bass) and Tyler (guitar), began writing songs together in 2003. Ryan Laney soon joined on keyboard and mandolin, followed by Matt on bass and Emily on drums (and occasionally bass). Their good friend Nick occasionally plays with the band on baritone sax and vocals.
Throughout their high school careers, Protocol was mainly a recording group, performing a few times at Toquet Hall in Westport, CT, and in their high school's talent show. By the summer of 2007 (the graduating year of the majority of the band's members) Protocol had completed Faceless, their first full album, and by the summer of 2009 they finished work on their second, Verbatim, recording only during college breaks.
Protocol's music reflects its members' backgrounds in and love of both rock and classical music. When asked about their influences, they usually list Aerosmith, The Beatles, Neil Young, Led Zeppelin, Guns N' Roses, and Dispatch.
Protocol has a third album in the works and Joe and Ryan Laney are working on a musical about their experiences in high school as well.
Protocol 'Wall of Colors'
Their fun folk song 'Baby Steps' has managed to make it through the past two weeks of competition and advance to the final this week against Protocol.
Waoka 'Baby Steps'
Protocol is a well-rounded rock band from Connecticut. Joe (vocals, guitar, bass) and Tyler (guitar), began writing songs together in 2003. Ryan Laney soon joined on keyboard and mandolin, followed by Matt on bass and Emily on drums (and occasionally bass). Their good friend Nick occasionally plays with the band on baritone sax and vocals.
Throughout their high school careers, Protocol was mainly a recording group, performing a few times at Toquet Hall in Westport, CT, and in their high school's talent show. By the summer of 2007 (the graduating year of the majority of the band's members) Protocol had completed Faceless, their first full album, and by the summer of 2009 they finished work on their second, Verbatim, recording only during college breaks.
Protocol's music reflects its members' backgrounds in and love of both rock and classical music. When asked about their influences, they usually list Aerosmith, The Beatles, Neil Young, Led Zeppelin, Guns N' Roses, and Dispatch.
Protocol has a third album in the works and Joe and Ryan Laney are working on a musical about their experiences in high school as well.
Protocol 'Wall of Colors'
Acoustic Singer/Songwriter Tim Current and R&B Artist Creative 1 meet in Male Solo Artist Final
Tim Current,singer/songwriter, joined forces with local vancouver washington band (The Martindales) in 2003 to record his first 12 song cd due to be finished in the spring of 2004. They currently have a large library of songs still yet to be recorded in the country/rock/pop/ballad genre. Easy listening with an edge, its a must hear for fans of The Eagles to Blue Rodeo and everything in between! Here's what writer Jim Cooper had to say about Tim's new album: Why did Tim call this recording Convergence? Perhaps it’s because the songs converge lyrically and musically into radio-friendly numbers that will appeal to listeners who disdain the simplicity of most pop music. And what a convergence it is. Backed by the imitable Martindales, a band whose versatility and rock and roll credentials provide the perfect accompaniment to the rich material, Tim Current’s superb songwriting and vocals immediately capture the ear. From the opening chords of “Living a Lie” to the subtle harmonies that close “Till the End of Time,” you can practically hear the enthusiasm. Add Kevin Nettleingham’s skillful production to the mix, and the result is an album that will easily withstand the test of time, sounding as fresh twenty years from now as it does today. Although most of Tim’s songs focus on the enduring topic of love and relationships, this album is not simply a collection of boy meets girl/boy loses girl songs. Relationships are never that simple; even the best ones are messy, complicated, and nuanced. Tim’s music reflects that reality brilliantly. Who can’t relate to the cocktail of loss, bitterness and resignation served in “Living a Lie” or to Tim’s homage to love’s transformative power, “You Set Me Free?” And when, in the hard rocking “She Likes the Way,” Tim sings “She loves it when I tell her she’s so fine / I love it when she slips her little hand in mine,” who doesn’t agree that small gestures create strong bonds? In one of the album’s strongest cuts, “Malibu,” Tim demonstrates the hollowness of luxury without love when he croons “It’s gonna be 85 again and there’s not a cloud in sight / The major train wreck of the day is if the PH level’s right.” The fact is Tim understands human nature, and his ability to express that understanding in words and music bodes well for the discriminating listener. If you’re looking for authenticity and sophistication that transcends typical pop formulas, then you’ve come to the right place.
Tim Current 'Hard To Let Her Go'
The Creative 1 is a member of the Ragz II Richz Entertainment Group, a Detroit, Michigan based company that calls itself "The Global Hip-Hop/R&B/Soul Production House"
Creative 1 'Hood Rich'
Tim Current 'Hard To Let Her Go'
The Creative 1 is a member of the Ragz II Richz Entertainment Group, a Detroit, Michigan based company that calls itself "The Global Hip-Hop/R&B/Soul Production House"
Creative 1 'Hood Rich'
US vs UK hip hop in the Music Video Final - Sapient and The Disabilists feat Foreign Beggars Advance
Sapient 'She Doesn't Love Me' Portland, Oregon.
Sapient, a rare breed of emcee, is blessed with gifts of discernment and rhythm, has been a loyal member of sandpeeps since the early developemental stages. He lives in a basement underground, where he sacrifices old records to the sample god. Formerly just a graf writer, he never could be fulfilled with only the visual arts, so with the help of a musical inclination, things fell into place. In 2000 when he first focused his writing skills to hiphop, he had no colleagues. This struggle, and uncanny stamina lead to his amazing beat-making ability, and with no one to learn from he developed a very original understanding of rhyme schemes and precision.
After releasing a multitude of self-made albums and destroying countless stages in the northwest, Sapient joined the super-crew Sandpeople. They released their debut lp (Points of View), which was followed by Sapient’s debut solo lp (Dry Puddles) and Graise Period (produced by Elliot B.). In 2005, Sandpeople released their their second lp (All in Vain). It was not long after that Sapient and Ethic formed the torrential duo named Debaser. “Crown Control”, Debaser’s debut album, was released in June 2006, which was a portfolio of Sapient and Ethic as emcees, but also of Sapient’s ability as a producer. Debaser also released an Australian exclusive 12” w/ Grayskul, and scribble jam ‘04 champ: iLLmacuLate.
In this day and age where every emcee thinks they can sing, Sapient is a true renaissance man of words and melodies, playing guitar, piano, bass, drums and whatever the fuck else he feels like. He is currently grinding on two solo projects as well as Sandpeople 3.
This is the first of three music videos coming out for the "Famine Friends" campaign. Shot all in one day, Sapient describes Mother Earth as being a masochist and enjoying the abuse we put her through. Director: Shawn Shannon Cinematographer: Shawn Shannon First AC: Cliff Sargent Key Grip: Chris Pena Grips: William Schultz and Joe Forsythe Edited By Shawn Shannon VFX,Grading and Badassism By William Schultz SAPIENT myspace.com/debaserhotplate Free "Famine Friends" download sandpeoplemusic.com/faminefriends allmadeup Films myspace.com/allmadeupfilms
The Disablists (featuring Foreign Beggars) 'Heavy Rotation' London, United Kingdom.
Directed by Lee Hardcastle, the official music video for 'Heavy Rotation', a collaborative song between turntablist group The Disablists and grime MCs Foreign Beggars, is a manic work of stop motion animation.
Averaging well over 100 shows per year, 'Foreign Beggars' are one of the most prolific and versatile Hip Hop outfits to emerge from the UK. Consisting of MC's Metropolis and Orifice Vulgatron, Producer Dag Nabbit, Human Beat boxers Shlomo, Uk Beatbox Champion MC Zani and DJ Nonames.
With roots ranging from jazz and classical training, to years of writing recording and performing hip hop, death/power-metal and drum & bass the group's varied experiences combine to create one of the most explosive live rap showcases on the planet.
Individually, 'Foreign Beggars' have achieved a range high profile accomplishments, from appearances on Bjork's 'Medulla' album and the Gorillaz single 'Tomorrow Never Comes', to remix production for Amp Fiddler and Corinne Bailey Rae, and touring the States with James Lavelle's UNKLE outfit. Whilst also having collaborated with a slew of hip hop heavy weights including Stones Throw's OhNo, Guilty Simpson, Wildchild and Dudley Perkins, producer supreme DJ Vadim, Dabrye, Scratch Perverts, Skinnyman, Task Force and Spain's Griffi and Tote King they have worked from a host of other genres including Vex'd, Virus Syndicate, Natalie Williams, Noisia and Ram Record's Subfocus.
Shlomo has also created the worlds first Vocal Orchestra, and was made an 'Artist in Residence' at the South Bank Centre at the young age of 22, Curator of the 2007 world beatbox convention in London and judges at the UK Beatbox championships and has performed with the likes of Bjork, Dizzee Rascal, The Specials & Damon Albarn.
Championed on national radio by Zane Lowe, Pete Tong and Tim Westwood, Nonames and Orifice are now into their second year presenting a weekly hip hop and grime show on the BBC Asian Network.
The Disablists started life as a Jazz Trio, realised that they had no talent for real instruments and bought turntables. They have been UK DMC Team Champions three times (in 2004/2005/2006) and came third at the world finals in 2005 and second in 2006. The guys have been mad busy recently playing up and down the UK. They have supported massive acts in the fields of both Hip Hop and Drum and Bass including such prolific artists as Guru, GZA(wutang), Skinnyman, Killa Kela, Taskforce, Klashnekoff, Sway, AndyC, Pendulum, Friction, Mampi Swift, Simon Bassline Smith and many more.
Sapient, a rare breed of emcee, is blessed with gifts of discernment and rhythm, has been a loyal member of sandpeeps since the early developemental stages. He lives in a basement underground, where he sacrifices old records to the sample god. Formerly just a graf writer, he never could be fulfilled with only the visual arts, so with the help of a musical inclination, things fell into place. In 2000 when he first focused his writing skills to hiphop, he had no colleagues. This struggle, and uncanny stamina lead to his amazing beat-making ability, and with no one to learn from he developed a very original understanding of rhyme schemes and precision.
After releasing a multitude of self-made albums and destroying countless stages in the northwest, Sapient joined the super-crew Sandpeople. They released their debut lp (Points of View), which was followed by Sapient’s debut solo lp (Dry Puddles) and Graise Period (produced by Elliot B.). In 2005, Sandpeople released their their second lp (All in Vain). It was not long after that Sapient and Ethic formed the torrential duo named Debaser. “Crown Control”, Debaser’s debut album, was released in June 2006, which was a portfolio of Sapient and Ethic as emcees, but also of Sapient’s ability as a producer. Debaser also released an Australian exclusive 12” w/ Grayskul, and scribble jam ‘04 champ: iLLmacuLate.
In this day and age where every emcee thinks they can sing, Sapient is a true renaissance man of words and melodies, playing guitar, piano, bass, drums and whatever the fuck else he feels like. He is currently grinding on two solo projects as well as Sandpeople 3.
This is the first of three music videos coming out for the "Famine Friends" campaign. Shot all in one day, Sapient describes Mother Earth as being a masochist and enjoying the abuse we put her through. Director: Shawn Shannon Cinematographer: Shawn Shannon First AC: Cliff Sargent Key Grip: Chris Pena Grips: William Schultz and Joe Forsythe Edited By Shawn Shannon VFX,Grading and Badassism By William Schultz SAPIENT myspace.com/debaserhotplate Free "Famine Friends" download sandpeoplemusic.com/faminefriends allmadeup Films myspace.com/allmadeupfilms
The Disablists (featuring Foreign Beggars) 'Heavy Rotation' London, United Kingdom.
Directed by Lee Hardcastle, the official music video for 'Heavy Rotation', a collaborative song between turntablist group The Disablists and grime MCs Foreign Beggars, is a manic work of stop motion animation.
Averaging well over 100 shows per year, 'Foreign Beggars' are one of the most prolific and versatile Hip Hop outfits to emerge from the UK. Consisting of MC's Metropolis and Orifice Vulgatron, Producer Dag Nabbit, Human Beat boxers Shlomo, Uk Beatbox Champion MC Zani and DJ Nonames.
With roots ranging from jazz and classical training, to years of writing recording and performing hip hop, death/power-metal and drum & bass the group's varied experiences combine to create one of the most explosive live rap showcases on the planet.
Individually, 'Foreign Beggars' have achieved a range high profile accomplishments, from appearances on Bjork's 'Medulla' album and the Gorillaz single 'Tomorrow Never Comes', to remix production for Amp Fiddler and Corinne Bailey Rae, and touring the States with James Lavelle's UNKLE outfit. Whilst also having collaborated with a slew of hip hop heavy weights including Stones Throw's OhNo, Guilty Simpson, Wildchild and Dudley Perkins, producer supreme DJ Vadim, Dabrye, Scratch Perverts, Skinnyman, Task Force and Spain's Griffi and Tote King they have worked from a host of other genres including Vex'd, Virus Syndicate, Natalie Williams, Noisia and Ram Record's Subfocus.
Shlomo has also created the worlds first Vocal Orchestra, and was made an 'Artist in Residence' at the South Bank Centre at the young age of 22, Curator of the 2007 world beatbox convention in London and judges at the UK Beatbox championships and has performed with the likes of Bjork, Dizzee Rascal, The Specials & Damon Albarn.
Championed on national radio by Zane Lowe, Pete Tong and Tim Westwood, Nonames and Orifice are now into their second year presenting a weekly hip hop and grime show on the BBC Asian Network.
The Disablists started life as a Jazz Trio, realised that they had no talent for real instruments and bought turntables. They have been UK DMC Team Champions three times (in 2004/2005/2006) and came third at the world finals in 2005 and second in 2006. The guys have been mad busy recently playing up and down the UK. They have supported massive acts in the fields of both Hip Hop and Drum and Bass including such prolific artists as Guru, GZA(wutang), Skinnyman, Killa Kela, Taskforce, Klashnekoff, Sway, AndyC, Pendulum, Friction, Mampi Swift, Simon Bassline Smith and many more.
Friday, November 13, 2009
London, Rome and Portland Battle in Make A Star Music Video Semi Finals
MakeAStar.com's monthly $100 Favorite Music Video contest continues to be an international showcase of the best new music videos in November 2009.
Following the previous wins for South Africa rock band Chasing Friday and Swiss electro maven Stu (with a video produced by Russian design agency Toondra), the semi-finals for the November contest feature two English bands and one Italian vocalist vying for the prize against a Portland, Oregon rap act.
The first semi-final is a London derby between The Disablists and Senadee.
The Disablists (Feat. Foreign Beggars) London, United Kingdom 'Heavy Rotation"
Directed by Lee Hardcastle, the official music video for 'Heavy Rotation', a collaborative song between turntablist group The Disablists and grime MCs Foreign Beggars, is a manic work of stop motion animation.
http://www.missinghead.co.uk
Senadee London, United Kingdom
Senadee is the pseudonym of singer and musician Sena Verdi, who was born in Iran two years after that country's revolution. His family moved to the UK soon after, and Verdi drew inspiration from "bands with big ideas" such as The Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis, The Stone Roses, Radiohead and U2.
Senadee's song in this contest, 'My Fault' caught the attention of up and coming producer Ben Gold (Son of veteran DJ and Dance music Pioneer Graham Gold). Gold used a sample of the song to produce what was to become one of the biggest underground Dance tunes of 2008, 'Say The Words'. The track was signed to Flux Delux, a sub-label of Recoverworld Records, one of the most famous Indie dance labels in the world. The song was showcased by Armin van Buuren and received heavy rotation on Radio One by dance DJ's Judge Jules and Dave Pearce.
The music video for My Fault was Produced & Directed by the up and coming Director Shane Ward, this video was commissioned by the artist upon seeing some of Shane's previous short film work - specifically the intense, visceral "Rupture". The artist is releasing his debut solo single "My Fault" very soon and the label required him to provide a video (after the last people who were requested to make a video for this song completely screwed it up). Sadly the budget was tiny, and there was only one day to shoot it, but all the money went in front of the camera - in this case a RED one. For more information on Shane Ward, visit: www.foolangel.com For more information on Senadee, visit: www.senadee.com
Sapient Portland, Oregon
She Doesn't Love Me
This is the first of three music videos coming out for the "Famine Friends" campaign. Shot all in one day, Sapient describes Mother Earth as being a masochist and enjoying the abuse we put her through. Director: Shawn Shannon Cinematographer: Shawn Shannon First AC: Cliff Sargent Key Grip: Chris Pena Grips: William Schultz and Joe Forsythe Edited By Shawn Shannon VFX,Grading and Badassism By William Schultz SAPIENT myspace.com/debaserhotplate Free "Famine Friends" download sandpeoplemusic.com/faminefriends allmadeup Films myspace.com/allmadeupfilms
Paolo Cattaneo Roma, Italy
Sei Qui Per Me
Artist: Paolo Cattaneo Title: "Sei Qui Per Me" Director: Daniel Marini D.O.P: Pietro De Filippi Editor: Stefano Rui, Daniel Marini Colorist:Pietro De Filippi Subject: Angelo Paoletti Costume: Valentina Fabiani Make-up: Sara Cotichelli Etichetta: Eclectic Circus Edizioni: Eclectic Circus / Warner Chappell Produzione: Petrolio Factory Entertainment (www.petroliofactory.com)
Following the previous wins for South Africa rock band Chasing Friday and Swiss electro maven Stu (with a video produced by Russian design agency Toondra), the semi-finals for the November contest feature two English bands and one Italian vocalist vying for the prize against a Portland, Oregon rap act.
The first semi-final is a London derby between The Disablists and Senadee.
The Disablists (Feat. Foreign Beggars) London, United Kingdom 'Heavy Rotation"
Directed by Lee Hardcastle, the official music video for 'Heavy Rotation', a collaborative song between turntablist group The Disablists and grime MCs Foreign Beggars, is a manic work of stop motion animation.
http://www.missinghead.co.uk
Senadee London, United Kingdom
Senadee is the pseudonym of singer and musician Sena Verdi, who was born in Iran two years after that country's revolution. His family moved to the UK soon after, and Verdi drew inspiration from "bands with big ideas" such as The Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis, The Stone Roses, Radiohead and U2.
Senadee's song in this contest, 'My Fault' caught the attention of up and coming producer Ben Gold (Son of veteran DJ and Dance music Pioneer Graham Gold). Gold used a sample of the song to produce what was to become one of the biggest underground Dance tunes of 2008, 'Say The Words'. The track was signed to Flux Delux, a sub-label of Recoverworld Records, one of the most famous Indie dance labels in the world. The song was showcased by Armin van Buuren and received heavy rotation on Radio One by dance DJ's Judge Jules and Dave Pearce.
The music video for My Fault was Produced & Directed by the up and coming Director Shane Ward, this video was commissioned by the artist upon seeing some of Shane's previous short film work - specifically the intense, visceral "Rupture". The artist is releasing his debut solo single "My Fault" very soon and the label required him to provide a video (after the last people who were requested to make a video for this song completely screwed it up). Sadly the budget was tiny, and there was only one day to shoot it, but all the money went in front of the camera - in this case a RED one. For more information on Shane Ward, visit: www.foolangel.com For more information on Senadee, visit: www.senadee.com
Sapient Portland, Oregon
She Doesn't Love Me
This is the first of three music videos coming out for the "Famine Friends" campaign. Shot all in one day, Sapient describes Mother Earth as being a masochist and enjoying the abuse we put her through. Director: Shawn Shannon Cinematographer: Shawn Shannon First AC: Cliff Sargent Key Grip: Chris Pena Grips: William Schultz and Joe Forsythe Edited By Shawn Shannon VFX,Grading and Badassism By William Schultz SAPIENT myspace.com/debaserhotplate Free "Famine Friends" download sandpeoplemusic.com/faminefriends allmadeup Films myspace.com/allmadeupfilms
Paolo Cattaneo Roma, Italy
Sei Qui Per Me
Artist: Paolo Cattaneo Title: "Sei Qui Per Me" Director: Daniel Marini D.O.P: Pietro De Filippi Editor: Stefano Rui, Daniel Marini Colorist:Pietro De Filippi Subject: Angelo Paoletti Costume: Valentina Fabiani Make-up: Sara Cotichelli Etichetta: Eclectic Circus Edizioni: Eclectic Circus / Warner Chappell Produzione: Petrolio Factory Entertainment (www.petroliofactory.com)
Friday, October 30, 2009
Make A Star October Music and Talent Contest Winners
The October talent contests came to a close this week. Read below to learn the names of all this month's cash prize winners! Upload your performance for free to MakeAStar.com quick, as the November contests begin next week!
Stu 'Megablast' wins Music Video contest. Stu is an electro musician from Basel, Switzerland who has earned his name “Don Atari Electro” by years of crunchy beats for dance floors and low-tech music lovers worldwide. He became well-known due to his ways of tweaking the very limited sound chip of the Atari ST to a completely different level. The music video for his song 'Megablast' comes from St. Petersburg, Russia design and flash animation studio Toondra. The video follows the retro video-game aesthetic of Stu's music perfectly.
Listen to Stu 'Megablast'
Sherrie Erickson wins Female Solo Artist. Sherrie Erickson is a singer/songwriter/guitarist from British Columbia, Canada. At age eight, Sherrie’s father placed his guitar in her lap and taught her the basics. From there she became an active part of a family of singers and musicians harmonizing with her mother and sisters. She has performed with her parents at weddings, churches, and fairs. As a singer/songwriter, stay-at-home mom she has been through the joys and difficulties of marriage, motherhood, mortgages, and life in general, she uses these experiences as inspiration for many of her songs.
Her song "Happy" has been a big hit in the October Favorite Song by a Female Solo Artist contest on talent and competition website MakeAStar.com. A cut from her debut CD Songs From My Sofa, "Happy" is described as "one of the fun songs" on the album, which covers themes from Sherrie’s personal life experiences. Sherrie says the song is about "how we tend to compare ourselves to what others have and try to keep up with them."
Listen to Sherrie Erickson 'Happy'
Ese Cr33ps wins Rap Battle. This MC from Reno, Nevada beat all the rap battle competition with a large following of fans for his fast-paced rhymes.
Listen to Ese Cr33ps
Dan Tulloh wins Male Solo Artist. Dan Tulloh started piano at the age of 6 and went on to play guitar, sax and sing. He started recording on a Casio keyboard and cassette tape recorder. He has dabbled in all types of music and writes and records anything from rock and folk to electronic music and other types of experimental things. The song "Flare" is based on a drive Dan used to take in the Santa Cruz Mountains in California on his way to work from Boulder Creek to Mountain View.
Listen to Dan Tulloh 'Flare'
TaJ wins Duo or Band. TaJ are a duo from Newport News, Virginia. Their song "Watch Me" has a great dancefloor rhythm, with lyrics such as "Watch Me Shake My Hips for you Daddy Take it down low and pull it up slow watch watch me shake my hips for you daddy"
Listen to TaJ 'Watch Me'
Stu 'Megablast' wins Music Video contest. Stu is an electro musician from Basel, Switzerland who has earned his name “Don Atari Electro” by years of crunchy beats for dance floors and low-tech music lovers worldwide. He became well-known due to his ways of tweaking the very limited sound chip of the Atari ST to a completely different level. The music video for his song 'Megablast' comes from St. Petersburg, Russia design and flash animation studio Toondra. The video follows the retro video-game aesthetic of Stu's music perfectly.
Listen to Stu 'Megablast'
Sherrie Erickson wins Female Solo Artist. Sherrie Erickson is a singer/songwriter/guitarist from British Columbia, Canada. At age eight, Sherrie’s father placed his guitar in her lap and taught her the basics. From there she became an active part of a family of singers and musicians harmonizing with her mother and sisters. She has performed with her parents at weddings, churches, and fairs. As a singer/songwriter, stay-at-home mom she has been through the joys and difficulties of marriage, motherhood, mortgages, and life in general, she uses these experiences as inspiration for many of her songs.
Her song "Happy" has been a big hit in the October Favorite Song by a Female Solo Artist contest on talent and competition website MakeAStar.com. A cut from her debut CD Songs From My Sofa, "Happy" is described as "one of the fun songs" on the album, which covers themes from Sherrie’s personal life experiences. Sherrie says the song is about "how we tend to compare ourselves to what others have and try to keep up with them."
Listen to Sherrie Erickson 'Happy'
Ese Cr33ps wins Rap Battle. This MC from Reno, Nevada beat all the rap battle competition with a large following of fans for his fast-paced rhymes.
Listen to Ese Cr33ps
Dan Tulloh wins Male Solo Artist. Dan Tulloh started piano at the age of 6 and went on to play guitar, sax and sing. He started recording on a Casio keyboard and cassette tape recorder. He has dabbled in all types of music and writes and records anything from rock and folk to electronic music and other types of experimental things. The song "Flare" is based on a drive Dan used to take in the Santa Cruz Mountains in California on his way to work from Boulder Creek to Mountain View.
Listen to Dan Tulloh 'Flare'
TaJ wins Duo or Band. TaJ are a duo from Newport News, Virginia. Their song "Watch Me" has a great dancefloor rhythm, with lyrics such as "Watch Me Shake My Hips for you Daddy Take it down low and pull it up slow watch watch me shake my hips for you daddy"
Listen to TaJ 'Watch Me'
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Sherrie Erickson and Corrin Campbell in Female Solo Artist Contest Semi Final
Sherrie Erickson is a singer/songwriter/guitarist from British Columbia, Canada. Her song "Happy" is in the semi-final round of the October Favorite Song - Female Solo Artist contest on MakeAStar.com
"Happy"
This song "Happy" is about how we tend to compare ourselves to what others have and try to keep up with them. Through the struggle's of everyday, we discover that all we really want is to be Happy!
Lyrics: I Just wanna be "Happy" Lyrics and Music by Sherrie Erickson 2007 VS. 1 Some days are a little tougher than the day before But what can you do about that Go with the flow and take a breath, Don’t let it get to you They say that this shall pass I wonder is the grass really greener on the other side of the street The more I want to know, try to keep up with the Jones The less satisfied I can be I strive for this, I strive for that but all I really want is to be happy CH: To be happy I wanna be happy Just happy, I wanna be happy All I want is to be Happy VS. 2 So I’m not gonna worry what other people say about me, no, no, no Im just gonna be content on my side of the fence and be me So just shut-up I’m not listening to that nullifying voice In my head, anymore This is the life I’ve got, I’m gonna give it my best shot Not keeping score, anymore Yeah, I used to play that game but it never ever really made me happy CH: I said happy I wanna be happy Just happy, I wanna be happy All I want is to be Happy Happy I wanna be happy Just happy, oooh happy I said , all I want is to be all I want is to be Happy That’s all!
Sherrie is facing Corrin Campbell in the semi-final match. Corrin Campbell is a singer-songwriter from Belcamp, Maryland.
"Remember Me"
I wrote this song about my little brother, who lives about 1700 miles from me. It's really hard to be that far from family. Here are the lyrics: VERSE 1: I have to leave and it breaks my heart. How will I be there for you? We're so far apart. A hole is left whenever one is gone. I can't abandon, it feels so wrong. Feels so wrong. CHORUS: You wrote my name in the sand but the tide is rollin' in. Don't forget me, I know you can... You wrote my name in the sand but the tide is rollin' in. Don't forget me, I know you can remember me. Remember me, remember me. VERSE 2: Twice a year is all we get; put my face in a frame so I can watch over you and I'll do the same. The blood holds tight over all the miles but nonetheless I'll be missin' your smile. Missin' your smile. CHORUS BRIDGE: Little brother, little brother, how will I keep you safe? Little brother, little brother, we'll be together someday. CHORUS You wrote it down- The waves crash down- Promise me you'll remember me- I know you can remember me.
Click to listen to Sherrie Erickson "Happy" and Corrin Campbell "Remember Me"
Sherrie Erickson "Happy"
Corrin Campbell "Remember Me"
"Happy"
This song "Happy" is about how we tend to compare ourselves to what others have and try to keep up with them. Through the struggle's of everyday, we discover that all we really want is to be Happy!
Lyrics: I Just wanna be "Happy" Lyrics and Music by Sherrie Erickson 2007 VS. 1 Some days are a little tougher than the day before But what can you do about that Go with the flow and take a breath, Don’t let it get to you They say that this shall pass I wonder is the grass really greener on the other side of the street The more I want to know, try to keep up with the Jones The less satisfied I can be I strive for this, I strive for that but all I really want is to be happy CH: To be happy I wanna be happy Just happy, I wanna be happy All I want is to be Happy VS. 2 So I’m not gonna worry what other people say about me, no, no, no Im just gonna be content on my side of the fence and be me So just shut-up I’m not listening to that nullifying voice In my head, anymore This is the life I’ve got, I’m gonna give it my best shot Not keeping score, anymore Yeah, I used to play that game but it never ever really made me happy CH: I said happy I wanna be happy Just happy, I wanna be happy All I want is to be Happy Happy I wanna be happy Just happy, oooh happy I said , all I want is to be all I want is to be Happy That’s all!
Sherrie is facing Corrin Campbell in the semi-final match. Corrin Campbell is a singer-songwriter from Belcamp, Maryland.
"Remember Me"
I wrote this song about my little brother, who lives about 1700 miles from me. It's really hard to be that far from family. Here are the lyrics: VERSE 1: I have to leave and it breaks my heart. How will I be there for you? We're so far apart. A hole is left whenever one is gone. I can't abandon, it feels so wrong. Feels so wrong. CHORUS: You wrote my name in the sand but the tide is rollin' in. Don't forget me, I know you can... You wrote my name in the sand but the tide is rollin' in. Don't forget me, I know you can remember me. Remember me, remember me. VERSE 2: Twice a year is all we get; put my face in a frame so I can watch over you and I'll do the same. The blood holds tight over all the miles but nonetheless I'll be missin' your smile. Missin' your smile. CHORUS BRIDGE: Little brother, little brother, how will I keep you safe? Little brother, little brother, we'll be together someday. CHORUS You wrote it down- The waves crash down- Promise me you'll remember me- I know you can remember me.
Click to listen to Sherrie Erickson "Happy" and Corrin Campbell "Remember Me"
Sherrie Erickson "Happy"
Corrin Campbell "Remember Me"
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Woven 'Prickly Pear' Stu 'Megablast' Scratch 'Childs' World' Smiley P. 'Hood Rockstar' Music Videos
Woven 'Prickly Pear', Stu 'Megablast', Scratch 'Childs' World', and Smiley P. 'Hood Rockstar' have advanced to the semi-finals of the October 2009 Favorite Music Video Contest on MakeAStar.com, which carries a $100 cash prize to the winner.
Vote all this week through Thursday, Oct 22nd at noon pacific to decide who makes the final two, which ends Thursday, Oct 29th. The music videos from Stu 'Megablast' and Scratch 'Childs' World' both come from St. Petersburg, Russia design and flash animation studio Toondra. Woven's 'Prickly Pair' music video comes from Manchester, UK stop-motion animator Andy Hixon. Smiley P. hails from Chicago and the 'Hood Rockstar' music video was made by K.T. Films.
Stu 'Megablast'
Smiley P 'Hood Rockstar'
Woven 'Prickly Pear'
Scratch 'Childs' World'
Vote all this week through Thursday, Oct 22nd at noon pacific to decide who makes the final two, which ends Thursday, Oct 29th. The music videos from Stu 'Megablast' and Scratch 'Childs' World' both come from St. Petersburg, Russia design and flash animation studio Toondra. Woven's 'Prickly Pair' music video comes from Manchester, UK stop-motion animator Andy Hixon. Smiley P. hails from Chicago and the 'Hood Rockstar' music video was made by K.T. Films.
Stu 'Megablast'
Smiley P 'Hood Rockstar'
Woven 'Prickly Pear'
Scratch 'Childs' World'
Monday, October 12, 2009
Rap Battle contest - October 2009
Talent and online contest website MakeAStar.com opened the brackets for 5 music talent contests on Thursday, with 37 vocalists, bands, music videos and rap emcees competing over the next three weeks for a chance to win $50 and $100 cash prizes and the prestigious title of monthly contest winners on the music and entertainment industry hotspot.
The 13 contestants in the October 'Rap Battle' contest are:
Lil' C-Eyes
Nick Lang
Kool Springz
Skii Weezy
Crazy
Jeremy "The Jedi" Guillory
B. Willis
Poor Boy Luke
Ese Cr33ps
Humpty
Sean Delaney
A-Wall
J Smitty
The 13 contestants in the October 'Rap Battle' contest are:
Lil' C-Eyes
Nick Lang
Kool Springz
Skii Weezy
Crazy
Jeremy "The Jedi" Guillory
B. Willis
Poor Boy Luke
Ese Cr33ps
Humpty
Sean Delaney
A-Wall
J Smitty
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Favorite Song Contest - Male Solo Artist - October 2009
Talent and online contest website MakeAStar.com opened the brackets for 5 music talent contests on Thursday, with 37 vocalists, bands, music videos and rap emcees competing over the next three weeks for a chance to win $50 and $100 cash prizes and the prestigious title of monthly contest winners on the music and entertainment industry hotspot.
The 8 contestants in the October 'Favorite Song by a Male Solo Artist' contest are:
Tim Current - "Psychopath"
Dan Tulloh - "Flare"
Creative 1 - "It Feels So Good"
Arthur Deville - "Feel"
L - "Hyperactive"
Colonel Pepper - "Sailor's Destiny"
Parker Rose - "Done With Shadows"
Selwyne - "Mess This Up"
The 8 contestants in the October 'Favorite Song by a Male Solo Artist' contest are:
Tim Current - "Psychopath"
Dan Tulloh - "Flare"
Creative 1 - "It Feels So Good"
Arthur Deville - "Feel"
L - "Hyperactive"
Colonel Pepper - "Sailor's Destiny"
Parker Rose - "Done With Shadows"
Selwyne - "Mess This Up"
Favorite Song Contest - Duo or Band - October 2009
Talent and online contest website MakeAStar.com opened the brackets for 5 music talent contests on Thursday, with 37 vocalists, bands, music videos and rap emcees competing over the next three weeks for a chance to win $50 and $100 cash prizes and the prestigious title of monthly contest winners on the music and entertainment industry hotspot.
The 8 contestants in the October 'Favorite Song by a Duo or Band' contest are:
Jade Skyline - "Pinky"
CountryCity ft. Mz. SunBean - "We Da Gr8st"
Ratchet - "Filthy"
Deliberately Broken - "Sincerely"
Taj - "Watch Me"
Sunaglare - "If I Could"
Zach Spencer Band - "Some Love For Ya Baby"
Element 115 - "Warrior"
The 8 contestants in the October 'Favorite Song by a Duo or Band' contest are:
Jade Skyline - "Pinky"
CountryCity ft. Mz. SunBean - "We Da Gr8st"
Ratchet - "Filthy"
Deliberately Broken - "Sincerely"
Taj - "Watch Me"
Sunaglare - "If I Could"
Zach Spencer Band - "Some Love For Ya Baby"
Element 115 - "Warrior"
Friday, October 9, 2009
Favorite Song Contest - Female Solo Artist - October 2009
Talent and online contest website MakeAStar.com opened the brackets for 5 music talent contests on Thursday, with 37 vocalists, bands, music videos and rap emcees competing over the next three weeks for a chance to win $50 and $100 cash prizes and the prestigious title of monthly contest winners on the music and entertainment industry hotspot.
The 8 contestants in the October 'Favorite Song by a Female Solo Artist' contest are:
Sherrie Erickson - "Happy"
Angie - "To God Be The Glory"
Dawn - "Overmedicated"
Corrin Campbell - "Remember Me"
Ali Chanel - "Talk To Me"
Stacie Nicole - "Best In Me"
Princess Fortier - "Who I Am"
Lisa Gardenia - "5 by 4"
The 8 contestants in the October 'Favorite Song by a Female Solo Artist' contest are:
Sherrie Erickson - "Happy"
Angie - "To God Be The Glory"
Dawn - "Overmedicated"
Corrin Campbell - "Remember Me"
Ali Chanel - "Talk To Me"
Stacie Nicole - "Best In Me"
Princess Fortier - "Who I Am"
Lisa Gardenia - "5 by 4"
October Favorite Music Video Contest is Live!
Talent and online contest website MakeAStar.com opened the brackets for 5 music talent contests on Thursday, with 37 vocalists, bands, music videos and rap emcees competing over the next three weeks for a chance to win $50 and $100 cash prizes and the prestigious title of monthly contest winners on the music and entertainment industry hotspot.
The 8 videos competing in the Music Video contest are:
Kasper Featuring J Fizz "I Am Still Fly"
Stu "Megablast"
Grimey Ink "We dont Give A F---K"
Smiley P "Hood Rockstar"
Skafandr "Human"
Woven "Prickly Pair"
Scratch "Childs' World"
Leningrad "My Name is Shnur"
Four of these entries were directed by St Petersburg, Russia animation studio TOONDRA, who bring an experimental and minimalist animated edge to the electronic music videos for Scratch, Skafandr, Stu, and Leningrad.
Woven music video for "Prickly Pair" features stop-motion animation directed by Andy Hixon of Manchester, England.
Going up against these five European entries are three American hip-hop videos from Grimey Ink, Smiley P, and Kasper Featuring J Fizz.
Visit MakeAStar.com today to enjoy these 8 new music videos and click your vote for the four videos you think should advance to the semi-finals, which begin next Thursday at noon Pacific time.
The 8 videos competing in the Music Video contest are:
Kasper Featuring J Fizz "I Am Still Fly"
Stu "Megablast"
Grimey Ink "We dont Give A F---K"
Smiley P "Hood Rockstar"
Skafandr "Human"
Woven "Prickly Pair"
Scratch "Childs' World"
Leningrad "My Name is Shnur"
Four of these entries were directed by St Petersburg, Russia animation studio TOONDRA, who bring an experimental and minimalist animated edge to the electronic music videos for Scratch, Skafandr, Stu, and Leningrad.
Woven music video for "Prickly Pair" features stop-motion animation directed by Andy Hixon of Manchester, England.
Going up against these five European entries are three American hip-hop videos from Grimey Ink, Smiley P, and Kasper Featuring J Fizz.
Visit MakeAStar.com today to enjoy these 8 new music videos and click your vote for the four videos you think should advance to the semi-finals, which begin next Thursday at noon Pacific time.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Corrin Campbell and The Election Win Duo/Band Song 4
Corrin Campbell has just claimed her second song victory, as she follows the Female Vocalist triumph of her piano and vocal ballad “When It Rains” with another $50 cash prize win – this time by the song “Sunbeam” which features the full-on rock and roll backing of her band The Election.
Make A Star's 4th Song music contest for duos or bands expanded to 8 contestants, and the past three weeks saw some close matches amongst the diverse array of exciting new bands filling up the Make A Star airwaves. The other finalist of the bracket contest was British Columbia, Canada hard rock band Quartered, who hoped to follow fellow Canadian acts Natalie Brown and Eireann O’Day with a $50 win. Quartered’s song “Mandible”, a cut from their 2008 album “Straight Out The Sandbox” is an impressive track that alternative rock guitar fans of Tool or Mudvayne need to hear. Clocking in at 5:34, “Mandible” is a dramatic journey of a song with many sonic peaks and valleys.
Listen to Quartered ‘Mandible’ and Corrin Campbell and the Election ‘Sunbeam’ here.
Corrin Campbell is a native of Superior, Wisconsin, the state’s cold northwest corner on the Minnesota border. After high school, she joined the Army and served as a vocalist and bass guitarist in the Army Band Field. Corrin was then deployed with the 1st Calvary Division in Baghdad, Iraq to serve in the Iraq war. Her official Wikipedia entry states that most of her time in Iraq “consisted of travel by Blackhawk to entertain soldiers across Iraq. She was featured at many high-profile shows, including the farewell parties of General Ricardo Sanchez and Ambassador Paul Bremer. She also met and opened for Robin Williams, Ted Nugent and Toby Keith when their USO tours came through Baghdad.”
Since returning from Iraq, Corrin has made the Baltimore, Maryland area her home and performs live with her band The Election, which features drummer Tony Corbett and Jim Boyer on Guitar. The band plays regular gigs throughout the Baltimore, Washington D.C. and Virginia regions, and this year has also played shows in Nashville, Austin and Atlanta.
With such strong life experiences to build on, Corrin Campbell seems poised for a bright road ahead, and music fans should be excited to know that a lot more new songs will be a part of that future. Make A Star is proud to have an artist able to create songs as diverse and catchy as “When It Rains” and “Sunbeam” in its list of 2009 contest winners.
Make A Star's 4th Song music contest for duos or bands expanded to 8 contestants, and the past three weeks saw some close matches amongst the diverse array of exciting new bands filling up the Make A Star airwaves. The other finalist of the bracket contest was British Columbia, Canada hard rock band Quartered, who hoped to follow fellow Canadian acts Natalie Brown and Eireann O’Day with a $50 win. Quartered’s song “Mandible”, a cut from their 2008 album “Straight Out The Sandbox” is an impressive track that alternative rock guitar fans of Tool or Mudvayne need to hear. Clocking in at 5:34, “Mandible” is a dramatic journey of a song with many sonic peaks and valleys.
Listen to Quartered ‘Mandible’ and Corrin Campbell and the Election ‘Sunbeam’ here.
Corrin Campbell is a native of Superior, Wisconsin, the state’s cold northwest corner on the Minnesota border. After high school, she joined the Army and served as a vocalist and bass guitarist in the Army Band Field. Corrin was then deployed with the 1st Calvary Division in Baghdad, Iraq to serve in the Iraq war. Her official Wikipedia entry states that most of her time in Iraq “consisted of travel by Blackhawk to entertain soldiers across Iraq. She was featured at many high-profile shows, including the farewell parties of General Ricardo Sanchez and Ambassador Paul Bremer. She also met and opened for Robin Williams, Ted Nugent and Toby Keith when their USO tours came through Baghdad.”
Since returning from Iraq, Corrin has made the Baltimore, Maryland area her home and performs live with her band The Election, which features drummer Tony Corbett and Jim Boyer on Guitar. The band plays regular gigs throughout the Baltimore, Washington D.C. and Virginia regions, and this year has also played shows in Nashville, Austin and Atlanta.
With such strong life experiences to build on, Corrin Campbell seems poised for a bright road ahead, and music fans should be excited to know that a lot more new songs will be a part of that future. Make A Star is proud to have an artist able to create songs as diverse and catchy as “When It Rains” and “Sunbeam” in its list of 2009 contest winners.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Pamela Payge and Link Cornell Win Latest Best Song Contests
The 4th Best Song – Female Vocalist contest ended Thursday, Sept. 17th at noon pacific time here on MakeAStar.com. San Diego chanteuse Pamela Payge and Virginia piano man Link Cornell put their names in lights with victories.
Pamela Payge’s song ‘This Time’ is a tight, exciting, danceable blend of pop and guitar rock with the exotic vocals and look of this southern California girl. ‘This Time’ is a track from Pamela Payge’s recently released debut album 'Love and Hate' which is now available through CD Baby, iTunes, and Amazon. Pamela Payge has a lot of potential for mainstream pop success. Check out the official Pamela Payge website for more music photos and video at www.PamelaPayge.com
The final match was a close battle with a northern California girl named Lisa Gardenia, who brought a laid back groove and soulful voice to her song ‘Nuthinz What It Seemz’. Lisa Gardenia gained a lot of new fans with her Make A Star appearance, but in the end came up just short to Pamela Payge.
Listen to Pamela Payge ‘This Time’ and Lisa Gardenia ‘Nuthinz What It Seemz’.
Link Cornell triumphed in the first Best Song Male Vocalist contest earlier this summer, and the talented Virginia singer/songwriter returned again to claim another $50 cash prize with his outstanding pop song ‘Always’.
A tight groove reminiscent of classic Motown hits of the 60s and 70s, yet with a beat and hiphop inflections that keep it up to date, this song really shows the talent of Link Cornell at his best. We see no reason why this song shouldn’t be on the top of anyone’s list of songs to buy.
The competition in the final came from the pacific northwest, as Vancouver, Washington singer Tim Current and his song ‘Another Bridge’ gained a lot of fans with this relaxing tune, featuring a nice blend of acoustic guitar backed vocals.
Listen to Link Cornell ‘Always’ and Tim Current ‘Another Bridge’.
Pamela Payge’s song ‘This Time’ is a tight, exciting, danceable blend of pop and guitar rock with the exotic vocals and look of this southern California girl. ‘This Time’ is a track from Pamela Payge’s recently released debut album 'Love and Hate' which is now available through CD Baby, iTunes, and Amazon. Pamela Payge has a lot of potential for mainstream pop success. Check out the official Pamela Payge website for more music photos and video at www.PamelaPayge.com
The final match was a close battle with a northern California girl named Lisa Gardenia, who brought a laid back groove and soulful voice to her song ‘Nuthinz What It Seemz’. Lisa Gardenia gained a lot of new fans with her Make A Star appearance, but in the end came up just short to Pamela Payge.
Listen to Pamela Payge ‘This Time’ and Lisa Gardenia ‘Nuthinz What It Seemz’.
Link Cornell triumphed in the first Best Song Male Vocalist contest earlier this summer, and the talented Virginia singer/songwriter returned again to claim another $50 cash prize with his outstanding pop song ‘Always’.
A tight groove reminiscent of classic Motown hits of the 60s and 70s, yet with a beat and hiphop inflections that keep it up to date, this song really shows the talent of Link Cornell at his best. We see no reason why this song shouldn’t be on the top of anyone’s list of songs to buy.
The competition in the final came from the pacific northwest, as Vancouver, Washington singer Tim Current and his song ‘Another Bridge’ gained a lot of fans with this relaxing tune, featuring a nice blend of acoustic guitar backed vocals.
Listen to Link Cornell ‘Always’ and Tim Current ‘Another Bridge’.
Last Day to vote in Make A Star Dancer, Music Video, and Song contests
Best Dancer 1 :
Make A Star Dancer Contest
Best Music Video 7 :
Make A Star Music Video Contest
Best Song Duo/Band 4 :
Make A Star Duo or Band Song Contest
Best Song Female Vocalist 4:
Make A Star Female Vocalist Song Contest
Best Song Male Vocalist 4:
Make A Star Male Vocalist Song Contest
Make A Star Dancer Contest
Best Music Video 7 :
Make A Star Music Video Contest
Best Song Duo/Band 4 :
Make A Star Duo or Band Song Contest
Best Song Female Vocalist 4:
Make A Star Female Vocalist Song Contest
Best Song Male Vocalist 4:
Make A Star Male Vocalist Song Contest
Dancers :
Music Video :
Tenaj 'What's Your Status' (Los Angeles, California) vs Lil Flip 'Deep in the South' (Dallas, Texas)
Duo/Band Song :
Female Vocalist Song :
Male Vocalist Song :
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Mahoney Wins Best Music Video 6
Directed by former Open Mic talent contest comedian Marty Stano, the hilarious video sees the dynamic duo performing a high-energy aerobics routine in some very 1980s outfits.
The band brought out a strong crowd of fans, many from their home state, and that support combined with high judge scores all around helped Mahoney open out a big lead on their challenger, South African rock band 12th Avenue, and their video for ‘Over The Edge’.
Watch Mahoney 'Turn Out The Lights and Turn On The Stereo' and 12th Avenue 'Over The Edge'
Mahoney's music is a solid rock and roll recipe, with the hard edged, angular simplicity of The White Stripes and an ample sense of fun and humor. Add a brilliantly directed music video by a proven comedian to the mix, and it all adds up to two guys from the University of Michigan becoming the 6th winner of Make A Star's $100 Best Music Video contests. Who will be winner number 7? The action is set to launch next week!
The band brought out a strong crowd of fans, many from their home state, and that support combined with high judge scores all around helped Mahoney open out a big lead on their challenger, South African rock band 12th Avenue, and their video for ‘Over The Edge’.
Watch Mahoney 'Turn Out The Lights and Turn On The Stereo' and 12th Avenue 'Over The Edge'
Mahoney's music is a solid rock and roll recipe, with the hard edged, angular simplicity of The White Stripes and an ample sense of fun and humor. Add a brilliantly directed music video by a proven comedian to the mix, and it all adds up to two guys from the University of Michigan becoming the 6th winner of Make A Star's $100 Best Music Video contests. Who will be winner number 7? The action is set to launch next week!
New Best Song Contest Winners
Another round of Best Song contests wrapped up this Wednesday and Thursday, as Male Vocalist, Female Vocalist, Duo or Band, and Instrumental contestants were crowned with Best Song titles.
In the 3rd Male Vocalist competition, the British Invasion was in full effect, as Leicester, England native Charlee Drew took the energizing pop pulse his song ‘Sugar Rush’ straight to the top of the charts, defeating the challenge from yet another great song by New York’s ISADAR, entitled ‘To Be In Love’.
Listen to Charlee Drew 'Sugar Rush'
The 3rd Female Vocalist contest went to Maryland’s Corrin Campbell, who after coming up short to Natalie Brown in the 1st female vocalist contest with her guitar backed song ‘Always Be’ returned with a soaring piano ballad ‘When It Rains’ that showcased her talented voice and took the title over the fierce competition of Los Angeles based singer Tenaj and her hot dance club anthem ‘What’s Your Status’. A native of Switzerland who speaks fluent German and Croatian, Tenaj scored high numbers for her song, but Corrin Campbell scored even higher marks in this high quality contest. Corrin is now back with her band The Election in the Duo or Band contest with another hot song called ‘Sunbeam’. Can she keep on winning?
Listen to Corrin Campbell 'When It Rains'
Belgian rock band Lewis Cat has kept on winning, as the Best Music Video 4 champion claimed another title, this time in Best Song Duo or Band 3 with their second single to feature on MakeAStar.com, entitled ‘War in the Bathroom II’. The felines scratched and clawed their way past the imposing rock challenge of Dallas, Texas band PANIC, who nearly won the best song prize on the strength of their dramatic hard rock song ‘Paradise’.
Listen to Lewis Cat 'War in the Bathroom II'
The 2nd Best Song Instrumental contest awarded $50 to the earthy drum circle sounds of Richmond Virginia duo Durty Koalas. The positive vibrations of their song ‘Free Smile’ brought out a large number of Durty Koalas fans who helped propel the song past the high judge scores of English multi-instrumentalist and composer Bill Brown and his guitar driven song ‘The Change’.
Listen to Durty Koalas 'Free Smile'
In the 3rd Male Vocalist competition, the British Invasion was in full effect, as Leicester, England native Charlee Drew took the energizing pop pulse his song ‘Sugar Rush’ straight to the top of the charts, defeating the challenge from yet another great song by New York’s ISADAR, entitled ‘To Be In Love’.
Listen to Charlee Drew 'Sugar Rush'
The 3rd Female Vocalist contest went to Maryland’s Corrin Campbell, who after coming up short to Natalie Brown in the 1st female vocalist contest with her guitar backed song ‘Always Be’ returned with a soaring piano ballad ‘When It Rains’ that showcased her talented voice and took the title over the fierce competition of Los Angeles based singer Tenaj and her hot dance club anthem ‘What’s Your Status’. A native of Switzerland who speaks fluent German and Croatian, Tenaj scored high numbers for her song, but Corrin Campbell scored even higher marks in this high quality contest. Corrin is now back with her band The Election in the Duo or Band contest with another hot song called ‘Sunbeam’. Can she keep on winning?
Listen to Corrin Campbell 'When It Rains'
Belgian rock band Lewis Cat has kept on winning, as the Best Music Video 4 champion claimed another title, this time in Best Song Duo or Band 3 with their second single to feature on MakeAStar.com, entitled ‘War in the Bathroom II’. The felines scratched and clawed their way past the imposing rock challenge of Dallas, Texas band PANIC, who nearly won the best song prize on the strength of their dramatic hard rock song ‘Paradise’.
Listen to Lewis Cat 'War in the Bathroom II'
The 2nd Best Song Instrumental contest awarded $50 to the earthy drum circle sounds of Richmond Virginia duo Durty Koalas. The positive vibrations of their song ‘Free Smile’ brought out a large number of Durty Koalas fans who helped propel the song past the high judge scores of English multi-instrumentalist and composer Bill Brown and his guitar driven song ‘The Change’.
Listen to Durty Koalas 'Free Smile'
Friday, August 28, 2009
Best Joke Teller Contest Finalists
Casey Campbell vs Alec Sobel
http://www.makeastar.com/contest.asp?rContestId=7670
Casey Campbell "Bike Cop"
Casey Campbell is a student at Cal Poly SLO as well as a stand up comedian and comedy writer. Some of his work can be seen at http://www.collegehumor.com/user:1931879
Alec Sobel "Sorority Girls are Illogical"
Alec Sobel’s standup is high energy mixing with sarcasm. Alec’s unique comedy has won many contests. Alec is the first and only comedian to ever win two comedy contests on if.net. This past November, Alec won first place in if.net’s Standup Comedy for Peace Contest. As part of the prize, Alec was flown from New York to Los Angeles to perform in the historic 2,000 seat Los Angeles Theater.
Then again in February, Alec won another contest with if.net with a different video entry and was flown to Mississippi to perform as part of the Steve Brown Comedy Tour.
Also more recently in May, Alec won first place in a comedy contest at Suffolk Bar in Lower East Side Manhattan. As well as second place in Makeastar.com’s online Open Mike Contest.
Plus, clips of Alec’s comedy have aired on multiple radio stations including Brooklyn’s WKRB 90.3FM, Comedy Pipe Radio, Star 104 Internet Radio, and Demented Radio. Also his standup has aired on Connecticut’s JcT television which aired internationally to millions of viewers. Additionally he performed standup on Manhattan Neighborhood Network Channel 56’s Block Party Program.
Alec was part of the Hijinx Comedy Tour which hit many cities over the east coast in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. He headlined many of these shows with hour long sets. In addition to road work, Alec is a regular performer at comedy clubs all over the tri-state area including Banana’s Comedy Clubs in Hasbrouck Heights NJ and Poughkeepsie NY, the Sage Theater in Times Square, Village Lantern, Club Europa, and Broadway Comedy Club. Additionally he frequently performs at private party gigs and colleges. Alec was also a member of Gotham Comedy Club’s Improv Comedy Troupe in New York City.
Alec finds humor everywhere. As a social commentator, he has razor sharp insights into America’s lazy apathetic youth, fashion, dating, the differences between the sexes, television shows, and comparing modern music to the great rock legends of the 1960’s. http://alecsobel.com/
http://www.makeastar.com/contest.asp?rContestId=7670
Casey Campbell "Bike Cop"
Casey Campbell is a student at Cal Poly SLO as well as a stand up comedian and comedy writer. Some of his work can be seen at http://www.collegehumor.com/user:1931879
Alec Sobel "Sorority Girls are Illogical"
Alec Sobel’s standup is high energy mixing with sarcasm. Alec’s unique comedy has won many contests. Alec is the first and only comedian to ever win two comedy contests on if.net. This past November, Alec won first place in if.net’s Standup Comedy for Peace Contest. As part of the prize, Alec was flown from New York to Los Angeles to perform in the historic 2,000 seat Los Angeles Theater.
Then again in February, Alec won another contest with if.net with a different video entry and was flown to Mississippi to perform as part of the Steve Brown Comedy Tour.
Also more recently in May, Alec won first place in a comedy contest at Suffolk Bar in Lower East Side Manhattan. As well as second place in Makeastar.com’s online Open Mike Contest.
Plus, clips of Alec’s comedy have aired on multiple radio stations including Brooklyn’s WKRB 90.3FM, Comedy Pipe Radio, Star 104 Internet Radio, and Demented Radio. Also his standup has aired on Connecticut’s JcT television which aired internationally to millions of viewers. Additionally he performed standup on Manhattan Neighborhood Network Channel 56’s Block Party Program.
Alec was part of the Hijinx Comedy Tour which hit many cities over the east coast in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. He headlined many of these shows with hour long sets. In addition to road work, Alec is a regular performer at comedy clubs all over the tri-state area including Banana’s Comedy Clubs in Hasbrouck Heights NJ and Poughkeepsie NY, the Sage Theater in Times Square, Village Lantern, Club Europa, and Broadway Comedy Club. Additionally he frequently performs at private party gigs and colleges. Alec was also a member of Gotham Comedy Club’s Improv Comedy Troupe in New York City.
Alec finds humor everywhere. As a social commentator, he has razor sharp insights into America’s lazy apathetic youth, fashion, dating, the differences between the sexes, television shows, and comparing modern music to the great rock legends of the 1960’s. http://alecsobel.com/
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Best Music Video Finalists
Mahoney "Turn Off the Lights and Turn On the Stereo" vs 12th Avenue "Over The Edge"
Official Music Video for "Turn Off the Lights and Turn On the Stereo" by Mahoney. Chris Martin - Guitar, Vocals Chris Phillips - Drums, Vocals http://www.mahoneyband.com/ http://www.myspace.com/mahoneymusic Director/Producer/Editor: Marty Stano DP: Chris Miller Cam-Op: Ryan Tamaroff Produced at the University of Michigan
12th Avenue is a 4-piece Rock band consisting of Mark Haze (vocals/guitar), Conrad Whiley (guitar), Stanley Hill (bass) and Gareth Haze (drums). Hailing from Cape Town, SA, the band has earned a reputation for being one of the hardest working, and most energetic and entertaining live acts in the country. The band has just released "Sober", the third and final chapter in the "Crazy" trilogy, which tells the story of two fictional characters "Anjee" and "12". The album was recorded at LMX Studios in Constantia, Cape Town, SA and it was produced by Canadian Producer, Moon, who also produced the band's past two albums, "Crazy" and "Insane". "Sober" was released through Musketeer Records, who are also Seether's distribution label in South Africa. 12th Avenue had the honour of supporting Seether on all the dates of their Homecoming SA Tour in June 2008, playing to over 20 000 people over 4 nights. 12th Avenue has also headlined at some of SA’s top live music venues, including Mercury Live and Lounge, CT; Tempos, JHB; Roxy Rhythm Bar, JHB; Burn, Durban; Zeplins, PTA; The Blues Room, JHB and many more. 12th Avenue has achieved great success with the single "Crazy", which maintained the Number One position on the Hi 5 @ 5 on 5FM for six consecutive weeks in 2006. The EP "Crazy" was also voted "Album of the Year" by zazone.com in the same year. The band's single, "Living in my Life" off the album "Insane", also achieved the Number One spot on 5FM's Hi 5 @ 5 and stayed on the chart for almost four months. 12th Avenue's latest single "Time Bomb" is currently tearing up radio waves across SA, achieving Number One on Rhodes Radio, with the single’s music video receiving airplay on DSTV music station, MK. The band plan to release the follow-up single in winter 2009.
Official Music Video for "Turn Off the Lights and Turn On the Stereo" by Mahoney. Chris Martin - Guitar, Vocals Chris Phillips - Drums, Vocals http://www.mahoneyband.com/ http://www.myspace.com/mahoneymusic Director/Producer/Editor: Marty Stano DP: Chris Miller Cam-Op: Ryan Tamaroff Produced at the University of Michigan
12th Avenue is a 4-piece Rock band consisting of Mark Haze (vocals/guitar), Conrad Whiley (guitar), Stanley Hill (bass) and Gareth Haze (drums). Hailing from Cape Town, SA, the band has earned a reputation for being one of the hardest working, and most energetic and entertaining live acts in the country. The band has just released "Sober", the third and final chapter in the "Crazy" trilogy, which tells the story of two fictional characters "Anjee" and "12". The album was recorded at LMX Studios in Constantia, Cape Town, SA and it was produced by Canadian Producer, Moon, who also produced the band's past two albums, "Crazy" and "Insane". "Sober" was released through Musketeer Records, who are also Seether's distribution label in South Africa. 12th Avenue had the honour of supporting Seether on all the dates of their Homecoming SA Tour in June 2008, playing to over 20 000 people over 4 nights. 12th Avenue has also headlined at some of SA’s top live music venues, including Mercury Live and Lounge, CT; Tempos, JHB; Roxy Rhythm Bar, JHB; Burn, Durban; Zeplins, PTA; The Blues Room, JHB and many more. 12th Avenue has achieved great success with the single "Crazy", which maintained the Number One position on the Hi 5 @ 5 on 5FM for six consecutive weeks in 2006. The EP "Crazy" was also voted "Album of the Year" by zazone.com in the same year. The band's single, "Living in my Life" off the album "Insane", also achieved the Number One spot on 5FM's Hi 5 @ 5 and stayed on the chart for almost four months. 12th Avenue's latest single "Time Bomb" is currently tearing up radio waves across SA, achieving Number One on Rhodes Radio, with the single’s music video receiving airplay on DSTV music station, MK. The band plan to release the follow-up single in winter 2009.
Best Song Female Vocalist Finalists
Corrin Campbell (Belcamp, Maryland) "When It Rains" vs Tenaj (Los Angeles, California) "What's Your Status"
http://www.makeastar.com/match.asp?rTabSlct=2&rContestID=7688&rMatchName=Match&rMatchType=Final&rJcnt=0&rIsFreejudge=
Corrin Campbell :
Corrin is a strong yet charming frontwoman who writes all her own songs. She is a skilled musician and plays bass, keys and sings her material. A combat veteran of the US Army, Corrin is a passionate, charismatic person. She is currently recording a new album for release in November 09.
Tenaj :
My first single, “What's your Status”, will be released January 2009. Ever since the release of my single I have been performing all around Los Angeles. Also I was a principal in a Trailer called “The living live of a supermodel” Got on the Cover of LAX Magazine. Released my Calendar. Posed for Playboy (UPSSS LOL) Now I'm working on my first Music Video ever. It will be out this Fall 2009. Did some modeling for www.Pancaldities.com, Live taping for Neshia's Radio Show in Burbank CA. Performing at “The Rhythm Lounge” Long Beach. My 2nd single will be released end of 2009.
http://www.makeastar.com/match.asp?rTabSlct=2&rContestID=7688&rMatchName=Match&rMatchType=Final&rJcnt=0&rIsFreejudge=
Corrin Campbell :
Corrin is a strong yet charming frontwoman who writes all her own songs. She is a skilled musician and plays bass, keys and sings her material. A combat veteran of the US Army, Corrin is a passionate, charismatic person. She is currently recording a new album for release in November 09.
Tenaj :
My first single, “What's your Status”, will be released January 2009. Ever since the release of my single I have been performing all around Los Angeles. Also I was a principal in a Trailer called “The living live of a supermodel” Got on the Cover of LAX Magazine. Released my Calendar. Posed for Playboy (UPSSS LOL) Now I'm working on my first Music Video ever. It will be out this Fall 2009. Did some modeling for www.Pancaldities.com, Live taping for Neshia's Radio Show in Burbank CA. Performing at “The Rhythm Lounge” Long Beach. My 2nd single will be released end of 2009.
Best Song Male Vocalist Finalists
ISADAR (New York, New York) "To Be In Love"
Isadar, based out of New York City, is a one-man-band focusing on studio performances and creating visual media (i.e. music videos) to entertain. Written by F.I. Thibodeaux / Mainya Music Publishing (BMI) Produced by Isadar (www.isadar.com)
Charlee Drew (Leicester, United Kingdom) "Sugar Rush"
Written and performed by Charlee Drew, for his debut album, set for release 2010!
http://www.makeastar.com/contest.asp?rContestId=7687
Isadar, based out of New York City, is a one-man-band focusing on studio performances and creating visual media (i.e. music videos) to entertain. Written by F.I. Thibodeaux / Mainya Music Publishing (BMI) Produced by Isadar (www.isadar.com)
Charlee Drew (Leicester, United Kingdom) "Sugar Rush"
Written and performed by Charlee Drew, for his debut album, set for release 2010!
http://www.makeastar.com/contest.asp?rContestId=7687
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