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Survey - Winner of the Voice
Hey! Here is the weekly survey link to see who is going to WIN THE VOICE! Pick your top choices!
**thank you to everyone who has voted! Results will be posted following the live result show, tagged * thevoicesurvey *. Put your tumblr URL into the name box, and if you correctly guess who is moving on you will be promo’d in the results! J
Survey URL: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GYV9QMC
Boyd Tinsley gets lots of Love in Philly
Boyd Tinsley gets lots of love in Philly
By Neil Ortiz
Tuned In Music
Over 1000 people gathered at LiT Ultra Bar in Philadelphia recently to watch a special movie screening with a very special artist. There were lots of smiles and hugs from Dave Matthews Band member Boyd Tinsley. Audience members were treated to a screening of his film entitled Faces In The Mirror. They were then treated to a special Q&A as part of a recording for “Philly Raw”.
For this of you not familiar with “Philly Raw”, it is an arts and entertainment showcase hosted locally by Maria Papadakis.
The evening's lineup featured something for every art and music lover out there. There were performances by terrific local bands, a wonderful fashion show, and impressive art display.
For more information on Philly Raw, visit http://www.rawartists.org/philadelphia
You won’t be disappointed. Cheers, Neil-O
Boyd Tinsley gets lots of love in Philly.
Over 1000 people gathered at LiT Ultra Bar in Philadelphia tonight to watch a special movie screening with a very special artist. There were lots of smiles and hugs from Dave Matthews Band member Boyd Tinsley. Audience members were treated to a screening of his film entitled Faces In The Mirror. They were then treated to a special Q&A as part of a recording for “Philly Raw”.
For this of you not familiar with “Philly Raw”, it is an arts and entertainment showcase hosted locally by Maria Papadakis.
Tonight’s lineup featured something for every art and music lover out there. There were performances by terrific local bands, a wonderful fashion show, and impressive art display.
For more information on Philly Raw, visit http://www.rawartists.org/philadelphia
You won’t be disappointed. Cheers, Neil-O
Record of the Year: ‘Somebody That I Used to Know’ - Gotye feat. Kimbra
Album of the Year: ‘Babel’ - Mumford and Sons
Song of the Year: ‘We Are Young’ - Fun feat. Janelle Monae
Best New Artist: Fun
Best Pop Solo Performance: ‘Set Fire to the Rain [Live]’ - Adele
Best Pop...
2013 Grammy Results
It’s award season and I couldn’t be more excited! After all the glitz and the glamour of the Fashion Week, it was impossible not to roundup the Grammys’ best dressed (the Roses) and the worst (the Thorns). LET’S GO!
The Roses
Ashanti
Though she hasn’t released a single record in ages, the...
Review of 2013 Grammy outfits
The Black Keys ft. Dr. John & The Preservation Hall Jazz Band - Lonely Boy
The Black Keys Rocked the House @The 2013 Grammys. It's great to see recognition for great talent.
One of the best performances of the night
Star studded tribute to Bob Marley @2013 Grammys
2013 Grammys Kick off in style
The Sandy Hook Choir performing with Jennifer Hudson at the Superbowl. Their stand together moved players and fans to tears. How apropos it was to have Jennifer on the field with these beautiful children. She knows their pain after having 3 of her family members murdered. Healing together through the power of music.
This is fun! Try it.
Alt-J. Breezeblocks. This is the kind of band that you have to listen to more than one time. Because on the first listen, you’ll be like “what!?”. After that, it gets better and better with every listen. Honestly, these guys have been one of the best things to come out of 2012.
The Dance of Life. Why Dance Music dominates the Pop Music charts.
The Dance Of Life
Why Dance Music dominates the Pop Charts.
By Neil Ortiz
Tuned In Music
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In case you haven’t noticed, Dance Music currently dominates the Pop Music Charts. Artists like Pitbull, Chris Brown, and Christina Aguilara are heating up your local airwaves with their modern day fusion of House Music and Hip Hop.
I have to admit that it’s been quite sometime since I listened to Dance Music. Having been born in the 1970’s, I was exposed to various periods of Dance dominating the Pop scene. From Disco to Freestyle, it was a big part of my childhood. After entering my college years, I decided to move on to genres with more substantive lyrical content. I was a bit tired of listening to yet another Dance song about love. I was quickly swayed over to Rock music after being exposed to groups like Nirvana and Dave Matthews Band.
I now have two children, one of which is a “tween”. Though I was reluctant at first, I started listening to their favorite pop songs with them. I was in for quite a shock… It’s really good!!
This ain’t your dad’s Dance Music. It’s evolved and quite substantive. It bears the mark of a generation who has faced adversity under a tough economy. It projects resiliency, optimism, and self-reflection. It says to the world that our youth has come of age. They have something to say and it comes in a powerful positive form.
Don’t take it from me, though. Judge for yourself. Here is an excerpt from the popular song “Tonight is the Night” from Outasight.
“I’ve been feeling real good, came a long way from misunderstood
Far away from the days where I wouldn’t wanna go home ‘cause I was afraid of the truth
See I was scared to admit that failing was in the back of my head Comes a point when lying no longer works so you have to stand up for how you want to live”.
Here is another example. This is an excerpt from One Republic’s song, “Good Life”.
“Sometimes there’s airplanes I can’ t jump out Sometimes there’s bulls##t that don’t work now
We are God of stories, but please tell me What there is to complain about?
When you’re happy like a fool, let it take you over When everything is out you gotta take it in”.
The sheer quality of lyrical content in today’s Pop Music scene is impressive, to say the least. This generation has managed to incorporate substance, while engaging in the great Dance of Life.
So, the next time you tune in to a Dance song on the radio, take a listen to the words. They will fill your heart with joy, while making you tap your feet.
Cheers,
Neil-O
Bruno Mars Unorthodox Jukebox album review.
By Neil Ortiz Tuned In Music www.tunedinmusic.com
Bruno Mars looked like a true iconic pop star earlier on the Today Show. Perhaps paying homage to the King of Pop, Mars looked a lot like Michael Jackson in his legendary “Off The Wall” album cover.
The timing of his appearance was no coincidence. Today marked the release date of his new album, “Unorthodox Jukebox”.
Much of Bruno’s cross over appeal can be attributed to his versatility as an artist. Unorthodox Jukebox showcases his ability to do a little bit of everything, and do it really well.
The first release of this album, “Locked out of Heaven”, is a great example of his dynamic range.
Only he could pull off a convergence of styles ranging from a classic “Police” sound to a bit of Michael Jackson in true modern fashion.
The track “Gorilla” showcases another side of Bruno. He belts out lyrics in a way I haven’t heard from an artist since Lenny Kravitz, while presenting it with a modern edge.
Adding yet more variety to the mix is the smooth Ska track entitled "Show Me". Here Bruno shows us a some of the same charm that put Brad Knowles and legendary Ska band Sublime on the map.
My favorite track on the album is “If I knew”. This touching Blues song is impressive! It goes toe to toe with other Blues songs from greats such as Susan Tedeschi.
Bruno Mars is redefining pop music. In an era dominated by artists who follow the leader by producing similar material, he is bucking the trends. This album sets him apart from the rest of the “Pop Pack” by showcasing a wide array of genres and a willingness to step outside the box.
I have a feeling that we’ll be hearing a lot more from Bruno Mars.
(More) Bruno Mars performing on The Today Show Dec 11, 2012 (MQ)
Bruno Mars performed on the Today Show earlier today.
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals perform “Paris (Ooh La La)”.
Editor’s Pic- Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
By Neil Ortiz
Tuned In Music
www.tunedinmusic.com
I know I’m hopping on this bandwagon a bit late. They’ve been out for quite a while. When it comes to good music, though, I don’t think it’s ever too late to discover greatness.
With that said, my editor’s pic this week is Grace Potter and the Nocturnals.
I first caught wind of them when The Voice’s Amanda Brown performed a cover of their song “Stars” from their 2012 album: “The Lion The Beast The Beat”. I loved the song so much that I just had to know more about the band.
After sampling a few of their tracks on iTunes, I had a rare urge to see what Grace looks like performing.
I followed my instincts and looked them up on YouTube. The first video I saw was the one posted here.
WOW!!! Take a look for yourself and you’ll know what I mean.
Who says incredible talent, charisma, and great looks will take you somewhere?
Grace has the country charm of Miranda Lambert, the sassy spirit of Janice Joplin, and the sex appeal of Angelina Jolie. It doesn’t get any better than this.
It takes an equal amount of inner and outer beauty for me to say “Ooh La La” about an artist.
I’m sure you’ll enjoy this one.
Cheers, Neil-O
Justin Bieber sings "Pillow Love" in this humorous interview.
