Artists Blog All about tutorials and music and artists
Sunday, 19 April 2020
Wednesday, 15 April 2020
Steven Blasini and BenniQue Blasini, aka "BlaziQue"
Steven Blasini and BenniQue Blasini, aka "BlaziQue", are a husband and wife duo from Los Angeles, CA. Together for 20 years now and sharing ALL aspects of their careers... they work and play together 24/7. In addition to music, they also own and operate a Visual Effects Studio where their work ranges from major theatrical releases, thru TV, thru web media. Steven began his love of music from toddler age.. being "rhythmically" blessed.. he banged and pounded on anything he could find. In the 80's he dove in (while working as an office manager) composing and recording original songs on Casio VL-TONE's and up. Not having an actual studio.. he would layer multiple tracks by using two separate stereo cassette decks and using the LEFT and RIGHT channels as "individual" recording layers. Mixing track 2 into track 1 and recording new layers onto track 2 and swapping cassettes, rinse and repeat. It was crude.. but it worked. Later, as technology improved.. came the personal computers with sound cards and limitless channels. Steven played drums and percussion natively.. moved on to teach himself guitar, keyboards and eventually found his dream instrument.. the one that bonded with his soul... his BASS! Being a YES fanatic since they began in the late 60's.. Chris Squire of YES became Steven's remote mentor (even though he didn't know it.. haha). Paul McCartney, Victor Wooten and many others round out Steven's learning style. While he is a member of an original rock band, he continues to write and develop songs with his wife at their home studio as BlaziQue. Oh, yeah, this time it's a PROPER studio! ;-) During these strange times and being confined, they have let their creativity soar and are currently working on several new song projects slated for release later in the month on Spotify, et.al. So stay TUNED!
Tuesday, 14 April 2020
This is Jesus Reigns by Jonny Thomasson
This song was written in response to covid-19 by Jonny Thomasson released by Kings Church
Monday, 13 April 2020
This is DAVIS MALLORY
Known from MTV Real World 2006 fame, Nashville-based Atlanta-born artist Davis Mallory had always established a love for music, but it wasn’t until years later that he started creating original music of his own. His first ‘official release’ was a song that he wrote in tribute to his MTV co-star Diem Brown, who in 2014, passed away from cancer. Mallory continued writing, sharing his second official release with the same co-writers of "Beautiful Girls" titled "Anyone Would Know,” a song about a previous love relationship, which was chosen by Swedish DJ John Dahlback to remix, released in the summer of 2017 on Armada Records.
Mallory next released his debut EP Loud in 2017, and has gone on to work with some of the biggest names in the business, including American Idol alum Matt Giraud "Faded" (2017), EDM vocalist Notelle and German DJ Noize Generation "Hold Me Down" (2018) on Warner/KnightVision, Mitchell Rose and DJ Landis "Top of the World" (2018) on Sony/Thrive, “Dance with Me” co-written by Mallory and produced by French DJ Loic Penillo, "Thinking of U" by Loic Penillo and “Pitter Patter” by Swedish artist KAAG were both signed to Warner Denmark's Quattro Records. Davis has also had several of his tracks remixed by world-renowned DJ’s, including Miami’s DJ Landis, Algerian DJ Randall, French artists Vorden, Indian DJs Basspatch, Backclash, Cosmos, and Peruvian DJ Aaron Marz, among others.
Mallory has forthcoming projects with Italian model and actor Federico Constantini, an official remake of the song "Blue" by Eiffel 65 signed to EDX label Sirup and produced by Italians Alex Pizzuti & Adalwolf, an original song "Dance 2 the Beat" with Italians DJs From Mars signed to the Italian label Ego, "Believe" with Russians Going Deeper, "Meant That" with NYC based DJ Chris Varvaro, and a debut album of his own coming later this year, featuring songs and production largely written in Stockholm, Sweden.
This is Ted Hajnasiewicz
Driven to write the perfect song, Minneapolis-born singer/songwriter Ted Hajnasiewicz (Hi-Nah-SHEV-Its) performs with a magnetizing honesty and reflective tone that speaks to the very essence of the human spirit.
After spending years honing his craft, Ted put his best foot forward with the release of “This Is What I Do” in 2019. Now, he’s returning with a collection of pop songs, love songs, introspective songs about deepening existing relationships and letting love win.
Tony Wanted to Make a Record. That’s the title of the album, as well as the catalyst for the collection of new you now hold in your head. Producer/engineer friend Tony Preston approached Ted with a proposition – “I want to record one of your songs, Ted”. taking it a bit too far, Ted put forth an 8-song pop rock “feel good, or least FEEL” concept album.
What does Ted mean by “Feel good, or at least FEEL”? In his own words, “I had some silly pop rock love songs, that were written in an attempt to escape the throes of social media and societal unrest and division. Something to just let that go for 30 minutes and just chill.” Combined with a couple songs about the desire for deeper connection than one could ever have on a mobile device, “feel good, or at least FEEL” became his mantra and goal with this release. “My desire is for people to know they are known. To know they are loved. To know they MATTER. These days, that’s not a common way of thinking – I’d love for us to get back to that. These silly little songs are no more than a momentary release from the daily grind – but that’s a start. Maybe from there, we can slow down and get to know each other. Maybe we can learn to love each other again.”
Why not call the album “Feel Good, Or At Least Feel”? In Ted’s own words, “Tony wanted to make a record…”
Releases June 12th
Latest Release
Artist Feature Andrew Star
Andrés Felipe RodrÃguez Otalora better known in the artistic world as "Andrew Star" is a 23-year-old Colombian singer-songwriter, Composer, Writer, Producer and Dj, this sample of what this multifaceted artist can achieve, but is looking for a great record label to support his career as a singer, his main focus on Pop music, but presents this Dance Music single as it is a step to continue to success.
Friday, 10 April 2020
Artist Feature Frank Sartain
Franklin Robert Sartain (b.1993) is an aspiring composer of epic cinematic music. His interest in composing was first discovered when he was an instrumental music student at the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) in Houston, Texas. He studied music composition at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU) in Nacogdoches, Texas, and earned a Bachelor’s Degree under the direction of Dr. Stephen Lias, Dr. Maria Grenfell, and Dr. Charles Halka. He also studied under the direction of Dr. Maria Grenfell at the Conservatorium of Music at the University of Tasmania in Hobart, Australia. His music has been performed by fellow students and colleagues at SFASU and internationally in England and Australia. Frank’s musical influences include David Travis Edwards, Two Steps From Hell, Mark Petrie, Brian Tyler, and Hans Zimmer. He is currently furthering his music education at Loyola University New Orleans. Aside from composing epic music, Frank is an Eagle Scout from the Sam Houston Area Council (Texas) and a Guinness World Record Holder.
Artist Feature Andy Salvanos
Swedish-born Andy Salvanos is a recording artist based in Australia. His music is noted for its organic sound and fluid melodies played on the 10-string Chapman Stick, an unusual instrument that blends elements of guitar and tuned percussion. Having built a loyal fan base as a street musician, Andy is also a respected solo performer at music festivals and events throughout Australia. He is releasing new solo material in 2020 on Yellow Rose Records, as well as several collaborations.
Composer. Performer. Recording artist.
From city streets to stages and soundtracks, Andy Salvanos is internationally recognised for his unique voice on the Chapman Stick. Born in Sweden with Greek-Russian-Irish heritage, Salvanos is a seasoned world traveller who spent a decade in Los Angeles as a session bassist, before settling in Australia. He is a sought-after solo performer at special events and festivals, including the Adelaide International Guitar Festival and the National Folk Festival.
With six original albums to his credit, including the latest release "Transform", Andy’s music continues to evolve and find new listeners, showcasing an accessible, lyrical and often cinematic style which defies categorisation. Available wherever you enjoy listening to music.
Wednesday, 8 April 2020
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)