Amazing cover and video from ThePianoGuys a the state of Utah. This one features Shweta Subram on the cover of Swedish House Mafia – Don’t You Worry Child.
Love it!
Ed Sheeran’s ‘Give Me Love’ Video Is Complete
I was psyched to hear that Ed Sheeran’s video was out, especially since I had been (still am) playing it in loops for days turning into weeks. I found out I was about 3o million views late, but I quickly forget about that after I hit the play button on the YouTube video.
Not only was I impressed about the narrative, I appreciated the fact that all types of love – straight, gay, 1-on-1, 2-on-1, and whatever labels are out there was portrayed in the 4:26 video.
That’s what I meant when I wrote – Ed Sheeran’s ‘Give Me Love’ Video is Complete.
Enjoy the video below and share what you think.
For The Love of Art – LitCaf Book Cafe Opens at E-Center, Yaba Lagos
I have the pleasure of introducing Litcaf, a place of books, discussions and coffee. LitCaf seeks to promote reading culture and nurture literary talents by giving them the opportunity work out of or gather at our hub. Our first book cafe, located on the first floor at E-Center, Yaba, Lagos is to be opened to the public at 1pm on Saturday, 2nd March, 2013.
Victor Ehikhamenor will be reading from his new book, Excuse Me. Other budding writers will also read from their works. Singing at this grand opening is award wining Kuchi Kuchi Jodie, and soul singer Bemyoda… the event will also feature spoken word performance by Obii, winner of the first Naija Poetry Slam.
See you there.
[MUSIC from Kenya] Nanjira – Walking (Live Acoustic)
Here’s my friend Nanjira from Kenya, doing the acoustic live version of her debut single – WALKING.
Can’t wait to get the chords (and Lyrics) from the composer, Blackman, to do a cover myself.
Listen to the words. Get Inspired… …and keep walking!
Espanolagidi – Guitar Instrumental at Nuubee’s Place
I got the SoundCloud App on my iPad and sure looks like I’m going to be doing a good number of covers, instrumental piece, and perhaps some original tunes with my guitar in 2013.
Here’s the first: Espanolagidi – Guitar Instrumental at Nuubee’s Place
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Hope you enjoyed it?
Video of The Week: African Gangnam Style From Cote D’ Ivoire
Think you can dance? I tried doing the Gangnam style myself during the last Christmas party at the Co-Creation Hub, but then stumbled on this:
What do you think? Got any favorite Gangnam video, please share it.
The Acoustic EP by ‘Ese Peters
Quick Wrap
As promised, it’s #MusicMonday and here’s a review of Ese Peter’s The Acoustic EP. I remember meeting Ese at an edition of One Mic Naija and talked about releasing an album in 2011 – stating the Chinese year of money theory, but he said it wasn’t going to happen until 2012. Well here’s an EP (not an album) but add 2 instrumentals and 1 remix and you have an album.
Having listened to the EP – all 5 songs for about 7 times each, I think I will be fair enough to give this summary ratings:
- Lyrics ★★★★☆
- Rhythm ★★★★☆
- Diction ★★★★☆
- Intros ★★★☆☆
- Endings ★★★☆☆
- Song Transition ★★★☆☆
- EP Transition ★★★★☆
- Overall ★★★★☆
Track Review
Track 1: Gone
It starts with a guitar intro and all of a sudden, I feel I’m listening to one of ’em JMs – Jason Mraz, John Morrison, or John Mayer*. Verse 1’s lyrics is pretty impressive and the chorus is even more impressive (if you hear it twice, you should be able to sing along). Transitions is quite smooth, but I wouldn’t mind if there is more harmonizing in the middle of the song
My Ratings ★★★★☆ | Play or Download
Track 2: The Way You are (Darey Cover)
I have to say Ese Peter has some guts doing an acoustic version of a song like this. For God sakes the original version was quite complex but yet Ese Peters demystifies the song and sings out all of the lyrics clearly. A smoother and solo harmonizing would have been better though, but in all it is a good cover and Darey should definitely shout-out back at Ese.
My Ratings ★★★☆ ☆ | Play or Download
Track 3: Walk Away
Love the echo effect! I have to say it again – I love the echo effect! I see this a perfect song for some scene in Grey’s Anatomy, House, and One Tree Hill. The chorus did get me thinking – Gospel? I did tell Ese that this song almost made him get into my top 5 musicians for 2011, but thing is this song is actually on my top 3 inspirational songs for 2011 just after American’s Reject – Move Along and Mat Kearney’s Sooner or Later.
My Ratings ★★★★☆ | Play or Download
Track 4: Baby’s Gone (Asa Cover)
At least we now know who’s gone in Track 1. I am not going to say Ese Peters did a better job than Asa (until I hear Asa do a pure Acoustic version), but then I got something against Ese in this song. This is meant to be an acoustic EP and yet I think I hear electric guitars in some part. That said, I love the cover – funny because of the electric guitar and the twist Ese adds to the tune.
My Ratings ★★★☆ ☆ | Play or Download
Track 5: Stay With Me
Maybe the echoe effect is not as good as that on Track 3, it seems a fair call. I think the best part of the song is the chorus (and the bridge). Inducing harmony in the chorus and maybe bridge will have earned the song another star (something Ese should consider for live performances). Is Track 5 a good song to end the EP? I think so – since it is of a higher tempo than Track 4.
My Ratings ★★★☆ ☆ | Play or Download
Awesome guy, and great EP – considering he produced every song. I will not be surprised if by 2012 a number of Indie artists start to sign up at IndieNoise (starting with me), but I will definitely be watching out for Ese’s first album and more importantly his schedule for live shows in the upcoming year.
"Keziah Jones, Asa, and Bez should watch out for Ese Peters in the guitardom." - Nubi Kayode
The Role of Music in Business
The ambiance was pumped up with Brenda Fassi’s voice rushing out of the speakers. I could see almost everyone reacting with a rhythmic nod or just a smile. The service providers almost began dancing to the song, and being a lover of music myself, I started singing along and dancing behind the steering wheel.
This was not another gas station, as traditionally, I was to drive in and get fuel without delay if lucky or wait 2 – 5 cars, only to meet a grumpy sales officer. Get my usual N500 – N2000 fuel, collect my change and then zoom off calculating when next I’d need to have the same experience (praying not too soon).
It was different this time around. I did not want to leave the gas station. I wouldn’t have bothered if there were 10 cars ahead of me (there was only 1). I came to see another side of sales officers – a happy one, and I looked forward to coming back to that same filling station. Why? Music!
Unfortunately, not many businesses (especially in Nigeria) have gotten a good grasp of the role of music in business. Music is powerful in a number of businesses – especially those that consume the time of customers, e.g. shopping, eatery & restaurant, transport, recreation, etc. Take it to the bank: “Good music allows the customer spend more time and in turn more money”
After all – Time is Money!
[Video] Jason Mraz’s Lucky: Nuubee ft Hally
Thank God It’s Friday. So here’s one for the weekend. Dedicated to that (best) friend and/or lover.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for what happens after 3:00. #PressPlay
Update01: Love|Life|Music Project
Hello World!
Just here to give you an update on the Love|Life|Music Project. As promised, we are now in the prelaunch time zone i.e. from Feb 12, 2011 to Feb 12, 2012. So what’s been done so far?
We finally got a set of colors to represent the Love|Life Music Project, as well as the first set of symbols – Heart|Plant|Quaver (as shown below). The Facebook prelaunch group has also been opened, where you can be part of the development/planning phase of the project. So feel free to click on the link and join the conversation and mold up of this awesome project.
Currently on board are two great minds who have started to share their ideas and views – The Future Project‘s Ahmed Adeyanju (The Philosopher) and Tobbie ( The ThinkCreateDestroy Guy) based in the UK. We also have some other people who you can meet with at the Facebook group – where you can chat and rub minds on this creative phase. Also see the Tumblr Blog for this.
On going task includes the creating of the sound track for the project by DJ Myster Java (Nigeria) and Sound Engineer & Producer – Rasheed (Iran). So what are you waiting for? Join these people and let’s make this happen. Suggest how you can contribute to this project at the design phase – having at the back of your mind that:
The Love|Life|Music Project is all about youth Expression|Perception|Participation.
Nubi Kay 