Wednesday, November 28, 2018

London Grammar - Darling are you gonna leave me - acoustic


London Grammar as the name the bare on stage is an English group that was formed at the end of the 2000's in England, specifically in the city of Nottingham. Its members Hannah Reid, Dan Rothman and Dominic Major. Genres: Indie pop, dream pop, trip hop and electronica. Together they started to make music but it was until the year of 2011 when they decided to pursue music as a career. They also played at local bars in London and were promoted and signed by a multimedia entertainment business, they did some recordings and by the year 2012 they uploaded a song on internet that called the attention of the worldwide audience, that song was "Hey Now" that circulated in the famous American video-sharing website "YouTube". Nowadays with probably millions of fans around the world, they enjoy sharing their music and talent. Those who hear their music considered they are very professional musicians, work live, and compare it to the awful side of the music industry the difference is almost like a revelation. They say that when listening to their amazing tracks they recall famous people as Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Diana Ross, Dusty Springfield etc. Well, the supporters simply say that it is so nice to see and hear real talented groups that sound just as good live. Here you have "Darling Are You Gonna Leave Me" by London Grammar.

Friday, November 23, 2018

Orianthi - Heaven in this hell- acoustic

Orianthi Penny Panagaris or better known as Orianthi is not a simple youtuber, she is an Australian singer-songwriter born in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.  Her genres: Rock, pop rock, hard rock, alternative rock, pop punk, blues rock, alternative metal. She is openly known as one of the greatest female guitarists and she has won other important recognitions in this category. She was the one who would play in Michael Jackson's concert but unfortunately M.J. passed away and that concert never took place. Orianthi is also recognized for her great vocals, she is one of those talented artists that have all-in package. You only have to listen to her previous albums to confirm how gifted she is. For her fans she is the most sweet, humble, and funny person ever, especially from someone possessing so much talent, they say. Whether you have found her years ago or recently her songs have something that makes you listen again and again.  Fortunately, it seems that our ears will be busy and delighted for quite a while. So, here's a video, of this Guitar gal, an acoustic version called “Heaven in This Hell".

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Jenny and The Mexicats - Macy and Jules (Sin mirar atrás) -acoustic

The English girl, with the Spanish and Mexican guys, continue to give a lesson of what is real organic music derived from living matter, that means from the heart, it is the nature of their musical arrangements. They have kept a unique style from the very beginning up to now and that's probably part of the key of their success. Their lyrics and music, mixed with the two main languages spoken by the members of the band (that is English and Spanish) are like that delicious cherry on the cake captivating the heart of more and more followers around the world. The flamenco technique guitarist Pantera, the percussionist David González, Icho the double bass player, and the last but definitely not the least the trumpeter English singer Jenny Ball (Now she speaks Spanish). It is not easy to see groups of this kind that combined elements taken from "cumbia” ([ˈkumbja] folkloric rhythm and dance ascribed to Colombia), jazz and indie folk. This is a versatile musical group that have their own record label giving the opportunity to make the music they like and enjoy the most, something that is not possible when there is a record company influencing the recordings. By now it has become clear that for Jenny and the Mexicats there are no borders, language and nationalities since they have already visited many countries throughout Latin America and Europe, and they are touring a lot this coming 2019. There's plenty of them in here for a while. Here you have "Sin mirar atrás"("Macey and Jules")2012 from the Album Jenny and the Mexicats.

Saturday, November 17, 2018

Agnes Obel - Just so - acoustic


Born in Gentofte, Copenhagen she is a singer, songwriter and musician. Agnes Caroline Thaarup Obel or better known as Agnes Obel developed love for music at a very young age, her mother was a musician and she started to play piano. Her genres are folk and classical influenced by jazz.
 She was part of a band when she was only ten years old, and later she had a segment in a movie called "The Boy Who Walked Backwards " where her younger brother was the protagonist. She has released several albums that gained recognition as a growing musician. One of those albums gave her five prizes to name a few. Her songs have been featured on American, Danish, German and Canadian TV series. For those who enjoy her music say that it is in another league, beautiful, intense, sorrowful and angelic. They say that when listen to her songs, It comes every few hours, and keeps coming back, to their heads. This may be due to Agnes' ability to evoke deep thought and raw emotion with her music, that is a testament to not only the power of music, but Agnes' mastery of it. Well, here is a sampling of her talent Agnes Obel: 'Just So'. 

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Anneke van Giersbergen - Circles - acoustic

She is a singer- songwriter called Anneke van Giersbergen. Born in Sint-Michielsgestel, Netherlands her genres: Alternative rock, progressive rock, trip hop, gothic metal and she plays instruments as guitar and keyboard. She began singing at a very young age and got into a music talent contest. Years later she had a role in a choir during her time in school and that led her to pursue music as a career being part of different bands. She created a duo called "Bad Breath" and later she became a member of the Dutch rock band "The Gathering" doing an excellent job attracting the attention, recognition of her admirers and proving why she is considered one of the best. By now she has conquered the heart of many followers worldwide from whom she gets probably all her inspiration giving the best of her in every performance. Her supporters think her songs are very addictive, they say they can listen to her music about many times, and they're still mesmerized by Anneke's stunning voice. That is extraordinary having in mind that some of her songs are sung in her native language but they still can touch a nerve. Here you have an acoustic version "Circles" by Anneke van Giersbergen.

Monday, November 12, 2018

Grace VanderWaal - Moonlight -acoustic

Born in Lenexa, Kansas, U.S. Her name Grace Avery VanderWaal but known as Grace VanderWaal on stage. She is part of a generation of singer- songwriters that start at a very young age, she is fourteen at present. She began by uploading videos in that famous platform called YouTube, she impressed her audiences going from the lowest to the highest note that her particular voice can produce. She likes performing at live shows singing her own songs or covers and accompanied by her Ukulele. She seems to be not only gifted but for many she has a great future in the music industry. She has been described by her followers as almost surrealistic, a very young lady who can play and sing like an angel and her talent seems limitless. Many others say that music comes from a place deep in her heart, enchanting and haunting her listeners. Definitely she seems to understand and feel things on a deep level and able to express them in a way that is rarely seen. Enjoy this semi-acoustic live version of her song "Moonlight". Pump up the volume and play it through those speakers!

Thursday, November 8, 2018

Ashley Campbell - Nothing day - acoustic

Ashley Cambell was born in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. She is one of those talented multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriters that plays the banjo, guitar and keyboards.  In her early beginnings she used to play in her father's country band. Then she decided to go on her own starting with a debut single called "Remembering" in 2015. Since then she went from lowest to highest. Her followers think she has her own talent and doesn't need to stand in her father's shadows, a girl with her own God given talent. They love her when performing her songs with her great voice. So those who follow her hope to hear her lots more, they want to melt their hearts with her sweet and gentle voice. They want her to stay even when it is not an easy life. Here she is singing "Nothing Day" .

Monday, November 5, 2018

Ariana Savalas - Fly me to the moon - acoustic






Ariana Savalas known as a comedian, singer and songwriter. She was born in Los Angeles, California. She had a participation on a TV series in famous drama called "Criminal Minds" 2010, this tells us about her versatility and her shows are a proof of it as she combines dancing, drama and burlesque. She is also known as a multi-instrumentalist artist, engaged in playing Piano and Ukulele. Regarding her early beginnings, we can say she started as a pop singer and years later she developed love for Jazz which turn to be one of her favorite music.  She has also launched her original songs, the first one, was in 2012 under the title "Perfect Man".  Many of her followers know her as a performer of the group of musicians called "Postmodern Jukebox" whose videos has been seen by tons of people around the world.  They (her supporters) considered she is one of those singers that captivate them with her talent full of liveliness, dedication and simplicity. Who do not want those elements in his/her favorite singer. Here is one of her effortless and nice performances. "Fly me to the Moon".