Insightful Sounds

Have you heard of Austin Brown? I just came across this artist. If you have heard of him, you probably know that he is a nephew of the late musical genius Michael Jackson. Knowing that it is almost impossible to listen to his music and not hear elements of Michael Jackson. The Austin Brown songs I have heard so far sound very much like Jackson's Off The Wall Album (1979). Its not just Brown's voice that eerily mimics Jackson's but it also the sound. The instrument choices. I am not sure if its the compliment of his voice to the instruments, or the beats and rhythms that his producers make which have this affect on his voice, but its so 70's. I swear it sounds like his backgrounds vocals are the Jackson 5 one almost every track. If he doesn't have Quincy Jones or Berry Gordy Jr. in the studio then he must have someone who idolizes one of the two, if not both.  Nevertheless, Brown has a great sound. His sound is very similar to Bruno Mars, but so far his style s...

Song Title: Come Here Artist: Talib Kweli feat. Miguel Talib Kweli is a much respected rap artist and lyricist. He's never gone too long and he's back with a beautifully mesmerizing classic called "Come Here" featuring R&B genius Miguel. There is something so captivating about the saucy tings and hisses of a cymbal over a simple "boom boom tap".  Miguel's falsetto compliments the ebbs and flows of the track. Maybe I'm just a sucker for falsetto. I know I can't be the only one.  My favorite line, " We can do it like Mary and Common and Come Closer"... love it! Miguel's emphasis on the word "come" is full of perfectly placed sexual innuendo and double entendre.   Yet, this makes me wonder, if this were 5 to 10 years ago would this track have Dwele singing the hook and the chorus instead of Miguel and how might the song be very different?   I love this song. Its seductive sound is wonderful for some summer ro...

J ust in case you haven't heard it yet; you need to hear it now!!! Song Title: Love Hate Thing Artist: Wale feat. Sam Dew OMFG!!! This song is the truth. Judging the title it sounds like another relationship song. It seems like a follow up to the hit single "Bad", but it is not. It is so much more! Shout out to Wale for taking rap music to another level. Listen to lyrics and you find messages of social activism as well as love, relationships, friendship, dedication to your craft and the list goes on! This song inspires! Seriously. To me this song brings a tempo that reminds of  movies like "Shaft" and singers like James Brown and Marvin Gaye, but the melodic falsetto of Sam Dew (whoever you are, you are gifted!!) brings us right back to the youth and soul of the 2000's that is often hard to find in today's pop and rap music.  There's a repetitious soul clap and snap that subtly protrudes through the congas and this dirty,yet sleek electric ...

Hype Machine - Music bogs Song Title: 88 Artist: Wale feat JustBlaze JustBlaze where you been??? : ) http://hypem.com/search/Wale/1/ No copyright infringement intended.

Have you heard.... Artist: M.I.A. Song Title: Bring the Noize The sound is super electronic and lots of bass. As all M.I.A. fans know she brings a special sound to the art of music. There's a drizzle of Hip Hop by way of the snare drum and 808.  This song takes you on a roller coaster from one level of hype to a whole 'nother level! Check it out! M.I.A. definitely BRINGZ THE NOIZE!!! No copyright infringement intended. http://hypem.com/track/1xbzn/m.i.a.+-+Bring+the+Noize

Have you heard this song? Song Title: Latch  Artist: Disclosure feat.Sam Smith There is so much to say about this song. The electric sound. The soulful voice. The lyrics.... Check it out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93ASUImTedo

Dear readers, I am a lover of music. Music is one of the universal languages that truly speaks to your soul; it invokes a response so deep in our minds and bodies. This blog is a space to have conversations about those responses and gain new perspectives on a variety of sounds.  I give the utmost respect to all forms of musical artists: writers, producers, drummers, saxophonists, rappers, singers, guitarists, any and all of the above. It takes serious dedication and confidence to produce even one complete song and share it with the world with the hope that it will be well-received. The art of music requires heart and soul especially since it appeals to the heart and soul inside each and every one of us.  True music lovers feel their favorites songs; they don't just hear it. The mind of a music lover creates images and visuals to internalize the sounds. The right song sends us back to a specific date and time. The right beat or lyrics can change your mood. The right inst...