Now , Since My Childhood , I have been a Great Fan of Michael Jackson. For me , even Till date He is the Greatest Entertainer of All Times . Needless to say , that Inspite of all the controversies He Usually landed up with , till his last days of his life , My strong feeling about this fact that Nobody in the Music Industry Has been able to ensure That Every Ticket a Fan of his Bought for his Live Concert went Home with a feeling of " Yes , It was a Great Deal "
Through this blog , I would be sharing about 6 Music Videos that I have selected over a period of 30 years , since the 80's and till this date where MJ's Dance Moves could be seen being used for the dance routines .
What am I trying to Co-relate Here ? Well I am just trying to add substance to the Fact that " There was Only One King Of Pop & There will never be another again "
The Greatest Entertainer " MICHAEL JACKSON " & His influence on Indian Music
Video 1 : Indian Version of "Thriller"
Now I would never cricify this Indian Movie Director for making a Joke of the original Music Video . Fact is Trying to remake a MJ Video was obviously going to land up like This.
Video 2 :Indian Version of " Beat It "
Well , the Damce Riutine , the dressing up of artists , The Not so Completely Promising "Moonwalk " including in the Middle of this Track , The Stringwork .... Are you convinced on the influence ?
Video 3 :Indian Version of "Michael's Pelvic Moves "
Now Prabhudeva himself says who inspired his Dance Moves .... Needless to point it out again . Enjoy the Video
Video 4 :Indian Version of " Moonwalk "
After watching this Video I had to admit ... If You want to know , How to Kill "Moonwalk " Forever this is How to do it
Video 5 :Indian Version of " Step Forward , Step Backward "
Yeah , I do have a soft feeling for this track . And Ok to how they tried MJ's move done the Indian Way
Video 6 : And Finally the Music Video which simply tells You How Much Influence "MJ" has had on Bollywood Music and Its Choreography.
Note:
The Author wants to express that All Views in this Blog are his Personal . The Author also wants to convey this message that , In No ways or In means the Author has compared Indian Dancers/Choreographers/Composers/Artiste with that of Michael Jackson .
The Author Broadly wants to state that This entire Blog has been written in order to show How MJ's Musical Adventure has trully been influencing Indian Movie Industry since his advent to the Top of The Pop Charts.
The Author wishes to thank all Readers for their continued support and encouragement & request readers to submit their views relating to this Blog
My Understanding of Music " Trust The New & Upcoming Artiste/Bands Cos ... The Future of Music is in the Hands of these Talented Master Crafters , working Hard Everytime , Every while to make it Big in the Music Industry " Many of them are still Unsigned... YES !!! THEY ARE
My Top 10 Selection of these Artiste/Bands which is an Unbiased work of extensive Listening . If you are not a Critic but Honest Lover of Music .... You are Going to Love these Guys !!!
** STEVE GARCIA
BIO :
2013 starts off with a bang, as Steven Garcia is hand picked to compete in the Hard Rock Rising Battle of the Bands.Although he is mostly known for his work with The Rachels out of Houston, TX, Steven Garcia collaborated with Love Sick Dog Publishing for several singles in 2012.
2012 turned out to be a busy year for Steven. With the January release of the single "Will You or Won't You", Steven was given the Song of the Week (February 19 - 25) on Jamsphere Indie Rock Magazine from London.
Steven has since been hand picked by Dodge as one of the top 500 bands on Reverbnation in their "Inspired by You" contest. He was featured on Hosstheboss.com, e-buffett magazine story podcast, and several podcast from the Uk which included best 2011 European podcast nominee Cyphreinc. He was also featured Crunch Radio.com, Tunecast.net (Podcast #14), Island Studio Solutions, and is on the charts on Hotshotbands.com from Vancouver.
Steven is currently on the Reverbnation Rock Chart for his hometown of Corpus Christi. He can also be found on Jango, Iamradio, UnsignedTopCharts, SoundCloud and Iheartradio.
Even though Steven still plans to record and tour with The Rachels in 2013, he has recorded two singles as a solo artist for Love Sick Dog Publishing; Will You or Won't You and Quasimodo.The "Will You or Won't You" was released through itunes in 2012 as a solo artist.
Steven and The Rachels have also re-recorded and released their first CD "Buy American" with three new songs. They are also planning to re-record other past CDs and may release a compilation CD in 2013.
Steven has worked closely with songwriter Jason Greene and country artist Clay Walker. He was also signed to Clay Walker's publishing company at one time. Steven and The Rachels are also featured on the motion picture soundtrack to the film "Noble Things".
With the Rachels currently on hiatus, Steven is currently touring Northern Houston with weekly shows under the comical band name Not The Rachels. Because of the popularity of The Rachels in Houston, Steve uses NTR to try to avoid fan confusion of what material will be played at his shows.
The Ferreira siblings spent there whole childhood travelling between Toronto Canada, and Small town Portugal where their heritage and much of their family still lived. Through being divided between Canadian, indoor boredom, and European culture, the common thread that was present on both sides of the globe, was the influence of the music that they were exposed to.
The household ...was soon filled with a drum set, a keyboard, and some traditional portuguese guitars. As quite common, the kids grew apart, Bela, recording piano based song ideas, keeping to herself, performing wherever she could . From various new york city open mics to touring in Canada. Brothers Gabriel and Basilio kicked around Toronto, Los Angeles, started bands, fought, would self destruct, and do it again.
For the first time all three have set aside their differences and contributed to what they all can agree as being the first thing that is exciting to them since first picking up their instruments.
With mixer David Bottrill (Muse, Placebo, Peter Gabriel) and mastering engineer Ted Jensen (Radiohead, Bjork, Sigur Ros) on their side, this brother/sister, dual fronted band is ready to become the music that inspires on an international level.
DIY Birmingham quartet fronted by half Scottish/Philippine mixup Ren Byers, alongside Klee, Steve and Dan. After two self-released singles ‘Got No Soul and ‘Sacrifice’ the band have all intentions of roaming around the country spreading their drop tuned guitars, inter-winding vocals and pounding rhythmic section amongst the masses!
We have shared the stage with many bands but heres to name a few... Jody Has A Hitlist, Page 44, Hill Valley High, Octane Ok, Ispystrangers, Strangle Kojak, Go-X, IDIOM
Solifuge was born January 1999 from the brilliant minds of Carlo "Black King" Campus [Lead Guitar] and Daniele "Pinna" Amatori [Bass Guitar]. In the same year the vocalist Francesco Morena and the drummer Jonah Padella joined the band. In 2001 they recorded the debut EP "Solifuge" inspired by the dark side of metal. After an intense line of live shows, the guys took different roads... ... In 2008, Carlo, and Francesco decided to reform the band. Luk [Bass] and Gianluca [Drums] joined Solifuge. After a few months, the band activities slowed down...but Solifuge's heart still remained beating. It was in the year 2010 where Solifuge was raised again. But this time, Solifuge was brewing up fresh new ideas together with a new line-up and style. Mad Curtis joined the band as the key vocalist and Solifuge started working hard in the studio creating new songs, and performing various live shows. By 2011, all new songs were recorded and Solifuge released their new CD “Through The Loathing Of A Sick Mind” in June 2012. Together with the new cd release, the band started a collaboration with Revalve Records, for worldwide cd distribution. The cd is now available in digital format at major distribution channels, like iTunes and Amazon.
Solifuge’s first few singles such as "Wake Up Your Soul From Nightmares" and "Bounce" have been released and valued by Todd Page (ex Bang Tango's tour manager and current Mandy Lion's manager). After a few chats, it was no longer a surprise that he started a collaboration as Solifuge’s US Promoter.
Guys from the band are already working on new songs for the coming cd...
My Favourite Track : " Wake Up Your Soul From Nightmares " . Watch the Video Here : http://youtu.be/XSlh5HqYzvw
** WESTLAND
BIO :
Westland is an alternative pop rock band from Boston, MA. Since forming in mid-2009, Westland has played over 400 shows across the U.S., including 21 dates on Vans Warped Tour 2011, high school and college performances with thousands of students in attendance, and numerous Hot Topic in-store performances. The band has sold over 30,000 copies of their 2009 debut album Don’t Take It Personal and re...leased a digital EP called Demos, B-Sides, and Lullabies, Oh My! in December 2011. Westland recently played Warped Tour this summer on the Ourstage.com stage and will soon be releasing a new EP produced by multi-platinum producer Shep Goodman.
EUGENE FOLEY/FOLEY ENTERTAINMENT – “Westland is one of the hardest working groups that I've ever encountered. Their outstanding songs and energetic live shows match their work ethic. This is a group worthy of your attention.”
PUREVOLUME – “Westland sound solid even in demo form, and their new EP is here to prove it.”
ALTERNATIVE PRESS – “Imagine Coheed and Cambria’s Claudio Sanchez in All Time Low.” My Favourite Track : " Jack & Coke ". Watch the Video Here :http://youtu.be/AGhrL7YhhVk
** ZAK SMITH
BIO :
Zak Smith, Montclair, NJ - "He's got an amazing ability to incorporate the
sounds of alternative rock with Americana to form his own signature sound...
remember his name” (Gary Wien, "Are You Listening? The Top 100 Albums of
2001-2010 from New Jersey Artists). Zak's alternative/americana sound has
come from years of listening to artists from the past like Neil Young, The
Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash and Bruce Springsteen. With a heavy focus on lyrics
and backing vocal arrangements, Zak's music follows in the tradition of
singer/songwriters such as Leonard Cohen and Neil Young while also incorporating
the gospel influenced call and response backup singing style used by artists
such as Ray Charles and The Temptations. Zak has been on several
successful east coast and international tours, filmed many music videos, and
received coast to coast buzz and sales from his ep Haunted Feet (January 2011)
and his new self-titled full length (May 2012). Continuing on into 2013 Zak has
a never-ending catalog of songs he plans on recording and releasing in the form
of at least two albums and free downloads through his website or smartphone app.
This 4 Piece Indie / Indie Rock Band from the UK, Officially Based out of London is a Must Listen Band . The Band Comprises of Richard Ruth, Dan Bennion, Kyle Radbone, Ryan Pincott . Their Officially Released Album " Begin To End . Vol -1 " is Currently Available on iTunes and all other Major Digital Download Centres. The Bands Inspiration -
From the london borough of Hillingdon in West London, the bedroom hour are an epic/indie/psychedelic band with energetic guitar and atmospheric synths. They were were formed from two bands that had achieved moderate success on the unsigned circuit with high profile shows and support but had sadly met their demise. Currently writing and honing their sound in their own studio in Uxbridge with the ...view to self produce and release an ep and extended play in 2013.
So with the driving forces of each band uniting, the bedroom hour were born. A creation evolving through time. With every end is a new beginning.....
The Walla Recovery invites you to step off of the platform of nostalgic "what-ifs" and embark on a journey away from unfulfilled longing and toward sacred forgetfulness. Not as those who have finished the journey, the boys of Walla have been chasing the mystery since 2001.
The band's latest EP, With Trembling... respects the audience with its brutal honesty while challenging them to adopt its expectant hope. Consisting of pilgrims Brandon Reynolds (percussion), Jonathan Kaylor (cello/guitar), Justin Luningham (bass/cello), and singer-songwriter Zack Smith (guitar/vocals), The Walla Recovery offers euphonic versatility and familiarity with each live and studio listen.
These trepidatious troubadours have travelled from Austin to Alabama, Florida back to Fort Worth, near Zack's childhood home on Walla Ave. The release of With Trembling... marks the most significant stride the band has taken in its trek together. The next one promises to be bigger.
It's been a long road alone I'll try not to be lonely and I'll try to keep a smile But if you'd come along — if not for the journey then just to rest my feet a while I may endure another mile
Fear and wonder. Risk and reward. The Walla Recovery and you.
UPAS is Hard Rock/Metal with a twist. It's rooted in metallic grooves but enriched with funk and folk and rock and alternative and ... well, a lot of stuff. You're about to get thrashed by creativity. Metal is a growing genre that exhibits more fresh ideas every day and UPAS is one of the purveyors of the new idioms in metal. Tossing in a variety of influences and melding them together with talent and polish makes for songs that are deeply textured and startling in their originality. This is metal to motivate you. UPAS is Rusty Forgey, vocals and guitar; Justin Jokela, guitar; Mike Voss, bass; and Mike Clayton, drums.
** The Author wants to thank all the 37 Members of MMML who have supported in selecting The TOP 10 Bands out of the Original 197 Bands that were selected. The Author also wants to share that , All selections were done on Track Merits of Lyrics , Instrumentation & Gravity of Connect with the Audience. Those Bands who could not make it to our Top 10 are still being considered for a Later Edition . " My Favourite Track " is a Composite Like and selection of the Track by the Total Universe of Listeners Including the Author . ** Please Feel free to write in to me and the rest of the Guys of MMML @vickymoninair on twitter .
Electronic Dance Music (EDM) Has Always been A Musical Experience That Not Many have been Able to Clearly Define.Most of The People Say " It is Dance Music " Well, Yes .... But this is Only Partly Correct.Electronic Dance Music ( EDM ) is Creativity at Its Best and Music Beyond Boundaries.Over the years , its Got segmented Into House , Techno . Trance & Some More Varied Editions are Dark/ Deep / Uplifting / Tribal etc. In My Quest to get and find the Best of the Best Upcoming EDM Kings , Here is One of the Most Promising & Upcoming EDM DJ's of the World.
In Conversation With : DJ Cedric La CruZz
Some Wiki Facts About Cedric La CruZz :
1) Who Is Cedric La CruZz ?
Cedric Nanninga a.k.a Cedric la CruZz is a young, aspiring DJ/music producer in the dance and electro house scene.
The first experience with the production of music Cedric had was while visiting a friend who was trying to produce a house music track, then he immediately knew he wanted to do it himself. So he did, it has changed his life completely, music became his philosophy and an obsession in a good and positive way.
At this point Cedric la CruZz hits the studio daily to work towards big, upcoming projects that will ROCK the dancefloor to the max and make the party animals go crazy!
2) Where Is Cedric La CruZz From ?
From Zaandam. Currently Lives in Amsterdam , Netherlands
3) When Does Cedric Celebrate His Birthday ?
Born June 5, 1990 . You know His BirthdayNow
4) Where Can I Listen to Cedric La CruZz Music ?
Well , The Best Place to Listen to Cedric's Music is at the Clubs & Joints he goes LIVE. However , the Other Places where You Can Listen to His Recent Works are
What would you say as the Greatest Inspiration in your life ?
Both personally and professionally music inspires me to do good in life. Because
it can touch my emotions, and make me forget about all the bad things in life.
How would you like your music to be identified and classified as against all
other DJ's of the world ?
I guess I have a pretty standard answer, I try to give it my own signature style
by layering different sounds on top of each other. In this way it is possible to
come up with unique sounds, something different to make the crowd go crazy. Its a
lot of experimentation, trial and error.
One tip: If your struggling with a sound in your mix and it seems like you
can't get it to fit right. Maybe it's good to consider removing or placing the
sound somewhere at a different point in the mix..
Other than Music , any addiction that you have ?
At the moment I smoke cigarettes and everyone knows it's bad for your health.
What has been your greatest learning experience till date ?
Never judge someone based on his or her appereance, you might under-estimate
someone if you do.
Alright , Were you a Bully in School anytime ?
I have made some silly jokes towards other people, but I was not the one who
liked bullying people. Actually there was a kid who got bullied and felt sorry
for him, So I tried cheering him up.
When did you actually realise that Music was your calling ?
Actually it wasn't really long ago since I noticed I have some kind of obsession
with music. Luckily its a positive thing, because I still have some social life
left, haha ...! But to answer your question it was in September-2011, a colleague I
was working with asked me to listen to his self produced game and hardcore
music.So when I did I thought by myself : " It's not really my style of music but
it's magical to make something like that ! " So when I asked how he did this, he
invited me to check out how to make music and discuss the basics of producing.
And When we did ...... I started using Reason and Pro Tools as studio software and never
stopped developing myself ever after that.
Just wanted to know are you a Book Lover as well ?
It depends on the story, I have read some books in the past and I really
liked to read.....
But since I discovered music I only read about music. Mostly they are
digital books.
Now as a DJ , you make everybody go Dance on the Dance Floor with your vibes. Now Is Cedric a good dancer himself ?
I never learned any real moves, so you won't be spotting me as the first one on
the dancefloor. Luckily as a DJ.... I can jump around in my booth and put my hands
up !
What has been the Best Compliment that you have ever received from any of your
fans ?
There was a girl who had send me Picture of a drawing she had made for
me.
It's very cool to have the feeling to be appreciated for your music and your work.
Incase you had not been a Musician .... What would you possibly would have opted as an alternative to it ?
I would have probably gone for a sales job, I like communicating with people , interacting and making new friends and at times advising them as well.
Last One and let me ask .......Does Cedric have any Phobias like say some people are scared of spiders , heights and on ... ?
That's a tough question, I can't think of something I'm really scared of !
** The Author Thanks Cedric La Cruzz for giving time to interview Him and that too at a short notice and stands by him to say " I had a Rocking Time Interviewing You " **
What Possibly , I would be putting across here are my Personal Opinions about Music and its Global Dynamics in the Coming Years and Possibly will try to share How I personally view , How Music in the Coming Years would Sound....
This Is The First Edition Where I share My Thoughts About
ROCK
As a Genre , Rock & its Classified Relative Genres of Today are much varied from the Ones that We used to listen to in the 1980's . But what has Over the Years in Rock Music happened then? The Hard Metal segment caught up with the Imagination of Those Born primarily towards later part of 80's and early 90's. The 90' s also show a Spurt in What Became More Popular as PUNK Rock. The Later part of 90's when the Craze for Zombie Movies erupted so also erupted a Class of audience for Gothic & Industrial Rock .
1970's Started showing a shift in the Power Houses of Rock .There was more to come , Rock was no Longer dominated by UK & US Bands. The OZ Bands started Knocking BILLBOARD and AC/DC & INXS became a Familiar name. The Europeans Were also not left behind , Many European bands started emerging including Roxette If I have to Name any. And here is Where the Musical Transition of Rock as Genre started. Hard Rock , or let me say the " Classical Rock "of today , started making way for Fusion of POP-Rock which was eveident with the styles of Roxette and many other bands that Followed.
The Success of Music Videos & Music TV Channels brought out a Spurt in to the Extent of Rock Music access to Countries where Rock officially was unheard of and was strictly considered as Western Music . That has change over the Years . The Rock scene is alowly shifting Poles towards Asian Countries. Fact is , Asia with its Huge Population and With Some of the Most Advanced and Developing Coutries set by , are a Good Consumer of Music. And if that Is a Case in time , There would great Number of Successful Asian Bands making it to the Charts everywhere .
As countries move forward listening to Rock , the cultural and musical influences have got imbibed in the fashion of making music. Here I would like to Highlight this , European Countries always had produced the Best of Dance Music and the Success of Dance in the form of Electronica with the Spurt in DJing since the Later part of 1990's and its Worldwide success is also showing to make headaway into Rock and Influence it. If Nothing else to suggest , I say the Latest LINKIN PARK album released June 26, 2012 LIVING THINGS is a Classic Example of Rock and EDM coming together to make ROCK thats far more different in music than in What Would Now Always be Called " Classic "
The Future of ROCK Music as I see ..... Possibly Bands would Never Continue to Make People Go Crazy like VAN HALEN did in the 70's with his Double Trapping trick onto the Guitar or Possibly Would Make People watch The Drums Go Buzzing when They stood by to watch Rick Allen play it out with a Single Hand. These Days of Rock are Gone & Are never Coming back . Possibly what we would see with Rock in a few Years is A DJ Mixing it Out Live on the Stage , Just as when the Bassist also kicks Guns & The Drums Go Buzz & The Vocals Go High on Fire ... But what the Audience Listens is TECHNO ROCK . And I am betting , This is Coming Soon & Pretty Fast .
