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Relish in Japanese Musical Fantasy as One Composer and Musician, David Kerrison, Delivers a Journey Through Time, Space, and Nature in his Album “Udoor”
David Ainslie Kerrison is a composer and musician who was born in the UK. He has been able to lead a career spanning several years of success with so many accolades and recognition for his efforts—he has scored music for several films as well as written music for TV and commercials. This is alongside the countless sold-out gigs and events he has under his belt. A virtuosic experimental musician who likes his adventures over the polyphonic analog synths, he has developed a penchant for blending lighting cello and guitar runs with unique rhythms to provide an electrifying combination of the original sound.
David explains his style of play as fusing a plethora of styles together simultaneously without worrying about what particular rules go with each style. I think this is a perfect case scenario of the ends justifying the means, according to Kerrison: music has its own sense of direction that allows it to take its listeners where they should be, as opposed to where they want to be.
“Udoor” is a 13-piece musical collection featuring some of the most impeccably realized and composed pieces I have listened to in a long time. While I am no virtuoso to this kind of traditional sound, I did acknowledge the precision and technique that went into this, especially after reading the miracle David pulled off to make this a success all by himself—don’t forget that he was performing at a sold-out Japanese shrine that was located next to the sea.
This kind of performance involved a seamless blend of traditional Japanese instruments with western instruments, with perfect synchronization between musicians, dancers and lighting. To say that David pulled a miracle to deliver to near perfection actually feels like an understatement. I don’t know how he managed to pull this off, but the fact that he did is such an impressive milestone that affirms his indisputable artisanship.
“Udoor” is up there as the impeccable distillation of ingenious artistry with a universally appealing blend of Japanese and western instruments to achieve a desired taste that reaches the core of emotional satisfaction. I’ll skip the nitty-gritty details about the orchestra between the cellos and violas and how, due to the huge size of the venue, he had to allow the keyboards to play two parts simultaneously ( I know, it’s just rocket science to us who have never stepped foot in a music school!)
It was also impressive how he was able to harness the natural sounds of the cave and sea and integrate them into his performance, and like the maestro he is, he was able to unbelievably capture that experience of the sea gradually entering the cave, which was mind-blowing for everyone in this show!
To the tracks themselves, quite a number did tickle my fantasy and hit me emotionally in a way even words can’t. My favorites from this whole collection are “Entrance,”, “Behind the Door”, “Heartache” “The Gift”, “Ripple Effect”, “Synchronicity II” and “Inner Voice”.
I mean, it’s just magical how an impressive blend of traditional and modern melodies and rhythms can have such an indescribably sublime effect on a listener even without the lyrics. Kerrison creates a collection whose beauty and charm really defy the imagination and takes a listener through quite a meditative journey through time, space, and nature!
With that in mind, I believe it’s long past time that you got acquainted with this surreal listening experience for your own benefit; just remember that this type of music is less heard and more experienced—savor every sip off of its delicacy!
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Christian Rapper Allen W Brown Has a New Glorifying Crossover Masterpiece Dubbed “Over and Over” (Feat. Levi Mann).
Allen W Brown is a Christian rapper and musician, a husband and father, who has been dedicated to spreading the gospel of Christ through hip hop music. Having been saved from the street life of drugs, crime, and gang culture, he took it upon himself to inspire other people and their faith in God using his musical gifts. Drawing on his own journey of truly understanding and accepting grace, Brown hopes for every listener and worshipper to know the depths of God’s goodness towards them and for that reality to release them from shame and the empty rules of religion into a life full of freedom and joy.
Allen W Brown’s latest track, “Over and Over,” is a melodic Christian song with country music sensibilities praising Christ for his everlasting love, grace, and mercy. This is an affirmation of Christ’s never-ending hope in all of us, even when we fail him over and over again.
Featuring country music singer Levi Mann, the two of them go on to deliver a spectacular anthem with that crossover appeal. The chorus is uplifting, as is the heartwarming lyricism delivered meticulously in Brown’s signature melodic rap.
Allen W Brown has gone on to build one of the most impressive discographies in Christina rap, with a catalog spanning 4 albums, 2 EPs, and countless singles. His 2021 album, “In God I Trust,” was unanimously acclaimed, winning accolades such as “Alternative Album of the Year,” with the track, “Help My Unbelief” off of the album winning “Alternative Song of the Year” at the Rhythm of Gospel Music.
To him, this is just the beginning; he has barely scratched the surface as he seeks to release new music every month, which will hopefully lead to his 5th studio album in 2024.
To listen to “Over and Over”, follow the attached link and add this ear worming and uplifting track to your playlist.
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Nero Glace represents the life of the streets, having grown up in it, flirting with danger a number of times but eventually following his musical passion consistently to avoid trouble and getting sucked into that life of street culture that is filled with crime and drugs. Growing up in the streets allowed Nero Glace to develop that high degree of literacy that characterizes his rhymes today. Under his charming looks is a fierce personality who always gives his A-game on any record he is put in.
Nero Glace and Hp Debo’s, (another Memphis emcee) fierce verses that they laid on “Yeen Neva Freestyle” earned them up-and-coming notice among the Tennessee rap scene. The two of them exude such an indestructible chemistry, and it is always a pleasure to hear from them again on a joint collaboration like this latest masterpiece dubbed, “Sneaky Link.”
“Sneaky Link” is Nero Glace’s first release of 2023 and hopefully the first of many to come this year. Having had enough of the anti-men crusade tracks and anthems, Nero Glace and Hp Debo decided to get into the studio and make a deserved anthem for the boy child.
This track is all about the comfort level in dating and sex life where you are beyond manipulation and just being in a position to call the shots—not in an abusive or toxic level but in a way that means you have it all under control and it’s working positively.
I love that fiery chorus that Glace drops here that takes up residence in a listener’s brain for the rest of the day. Debo comes through with some thought-provoking, memorable bars over the bouncing beats before Glace takes over and drives the message home with his masterful flows delivered in first-class lyrical fashion.
“Sneaky Link” is a proper street anthem and one that gets you fired up and feeling the vibe in your own unique ways. The beats are epic and capable of crashing your car windows.
“Sneaky Link” is the ultimate cruise beat for the summer and a must-have record. Follow the attached link and save this banger to your playlist.
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Emerging Boy Band No Lonely Hearts, Under the Wing of KDS Platinum and Johnny Wright Partnership, Are Set to Release Their New Single “Special Treatment” on April
No Lonely Hearts are the next group of heartthrobs to help revive the boy band concept. The fact that the famed KDS Platinum Records and the legend himself, Jonny Wright, President of Wright Entertainment Group, are willing to collaborate with them tells you of the magnitude of talent we are talking about here.
No Lonely Hearts is a 5-piece group made up of young, visionary, forward-thinking, seasoned, and diversely talented young men hand-selected during an intense, nationwide audition process that brought together Alex, from New Jersey, Brian and Oliver, both from Florida, Aidan, from Pennsylvania, and Dylan, from Texas. Boy Band from Orlando, Florida, the Boy Band Capital of the World
No Lonely Hearts are poised to outdo all of their predecessors and go on to become the biggest boy band since Backstreet Boys. Brimming with warm and fresh blood, flanked by youthful exuberance, it will not take long for them to start hitting #1 many times across the musical world with their undeniably hooky songs and plenty of boy-next-door charm!
Johnny Wright has worked with some of the industry’s most revered artists, such as Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, The Jonas Brothers, Backstreet Boys, and NSYNC. His limitless creativity is exactly what an up-and-coming band like No Lonely Hearts, with its whole future ahead of it, needs, and I have no doubt that they are going to do great things together.
No Lonely Hearts may now be the quintessential boy band of the 2020s, a group that seems to acknowledge no boundaries between styles or eras, coming through with a sound that is idiosyncratic and personal.
Their genre-bending style of music will incorporate elements from pop, dance-pop, rhythm and blues, teen pop, and adult contemporary, which will give them broad appeal among different demographics.
This collaboration with KDS Platinum Records and Wright will also elevate No Lonely Hearts to international acclaim.
From the few instances I have seen them perform, I have been made aware of a band that can handle the big adult contemporary R&B and pop genres with equal dexterity as their successful predecessors. The result of their music has been an appeal across the board that can only be matched by a few teen artists of their era.
Over time, they have been developing a virtuosic singing style characterized by swooping, flashy, melodic embellishments. Ultimately, No Lonely Hearts have been hailed as the next strong force in pop-R&B, having showcased a natural instinct to remain either slightly ahead of the curve or innately adapt to trends with remarkable stylistic flexibility.
This is what the future looks like—it is brightly plastered with impish glee as it ushers in the next hot talents with the sight of becoming one of the most ubiquitous hitmakers in the world.
With a genuine chemistry between them that has been quick to show itself off, No Lonely Hearts can only hope to evolve into a dominating musical force that will build one of the most impressive discographies in pop-R&B and go on to inspire generations before them.
No Lonely Hearts are just as buoyant as the music they perform, which is marked by crunchy vocals, eye-catching dance moves, glamorous stage presence, and virtuosic songwriting. Be prepared for moods that make you want to skip down the streets of upper paradise, inspiring your own wild-eyed creativity!
It is now with so much pleasure that I introduce to you your new favorite boy band: No Lonely Hearts. Follow them everywhere and look out for them as they are on a multi-city USA tour…they could be pulling up in your city any time soon, and you don’t want to miss out on such generational talent as this!
Their new single, “Special Treatment,” will be available on all streaming channels on April 10th, 2023.
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