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Ash Ferry
Long Way Down - Mark Hewer & Ash Ferry
Stellar piece of work on this collab by Ash Ferry and Mark Hewer. one of those magical songs that calls out with a longing quality.Beautiful producton and the sweet and unique vocals of Ash and she brings in the angels to sing too, a moving thoughtful piece with deep rich lyrics coupled with nicely textured instrumentation. love the song. it takes me on a journey of sorts.....that beginning I wish I could fall......what a hook it has, draws you right into the song and the storyline is a heartfelt one and so colorful too, such a wondrful tapestry of music and words beautifully woven together , what a skilled lyricist Ash Ferry is. take a ride across the universe on this one
added to station 9/1/2009 11:57:27 AM
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Easy Listening/Soft Rock
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JILLIANNE
Come together on The Pipeline
OMG, I have been immortalized in song with tons of others hahahaha only Jillianne could do this ahahahaha what a Treat
added to station 9/7/2009 10:04:47 PM
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Psyches Muse
What Is Truth
What is Truth Was up here some time ago. I dont know what happened to it maybe got lost in the shuffle and who knows, but this is one great piece of work and glad to have it back at music is truth
added to station 9/7/2009 6:55:40 PM
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Ali Campbell
Out from Under
Former member of UB40 throws down a really superb one here.this is a pretty cool tune...it starts very simply with a little piano and vocals, this guy can sing. what a great voice too. nice clarity and love the way up there vox, real fine touches on the guitar , those just enough things throughout are evident in this really fine song...you have to have this one for sure.....
added to station 9/2/2009 3:15:19 AM
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Pop
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The Waxbills
Love Song
Bringing their brand of alternative rock to iac and most everywhere these days The Waxbills throw down this one with an energy and dynamic quality that inspires and makes you listen to the wide range of colors they offer up on this one,oh yeah from the quiet to the reckless abandon with that way so cool chorus and total serious hooks that are so well baited, your caught, they reel you in, they drive this one like right between the eyes and ears. This is more then what it seems. so dont let it escape, you are in concert live with them on this song my friends...they give it and got it. rock on fellow canucks
added to station 9/3/2009 4:08:48 AM
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The Blue Voodoo
Power of Love
Great tune, one of their best songs of all they have done. privileged to have been with them for a few years.learned a lot
added to station 7/25/2009 3:13:35 AM
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R&B
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Kevin White
Like You Do
Cool tune and Radio ready, and I am talking terresterial and satellite broadcasting, sure internet streaming is cool,but lets face it, there is nothing like hearing your tunes on the air or coming through on cable TV, and I am sure we would all love that, and this song should be happening in the real world, you know,with a djs saying "Check out this new release by...." and such. This is a trippy piece of music. kinda found myself drifting in the 70's as Kevin really added that bit of retro flavor to this one and that guitar lead, stellar, nice touches throughout with fine percussion and very good vocals and harmonies happening there too. This is just a great piece of music with typical Kevinski production and quality. If I could put together a song like this I would be mighty proud and overjoyed.
well done Kevin, your songwriting acheivements are many, we appreciate your talents.
added to station 9/3/2009 2:44:22 PM
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Neil Young meets Brian Eno
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Noah Spaceship
Burning City
A haunting yet an exquisite song with unusual guitar chord shapes with some crazy altered voicings going on...what stands out are those vocals...indeed alternative,for sure it is somewhat experimental and most of all it is a cool tune that hearkens onto you, makes you listen because it is different, it is a song with a soul, it is living and breathing it is an entity all its own...very cool stuff
added to station 9/4/2009 2:44:34 PM
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Dream Vampires
Visions of You (Chris Vaughn)
cool intro, rather interesting mind altering trip of sorts which captures you and this one definitely inserts many sounds and images which are splashed all about like an abstract painting which comes to life and reaches in and you are in with it..experience the vison, experience the trip you go on it is a real unreal thing to do
Huge soundscape, monster hit...take a breath and immerse yourself
added to station 9/1/2009 1:26:26 PM
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Alternative Rock
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Fyrefly
You
How has this one escaped me. This group is so versatile in their abilities, individual and collectively. What elegance and so appealing. Very moving, those strings, the orchestration the arrangement, the soul, the vibe, the heart , the connection to the music they have in this composition is amazing what a tremendous piece of work. moving and capturing you like a butterfly, but gently kindly with consideration ,reaching in and pulling at your heartstrings and Miche I think is the best ever in this song, I like all the others I have heard. but this grabs me
and those bgs and that acoustic guitar, sweet, all over.....nicely done Fyrefly so way too good. indeed......
added to station 8/12/2009 10:37:31 PM
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Pop Rock
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Nadia von Hahn
Little Robin
A beautiful Ballad with elegant piano parts with flowing and sweeping textures. Nadia captures you with her magical voice and you glide along side her as she carries you through the story. Nice percussion and tasteful bass. nice change ups and progressions...Soaring and soothing song,nice Nadia
added to station 8/26/2009 8:20:56 PM
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Pop-Folk
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Scott Stambaugh
wilhemena's eyes (featuring Ash Ferry)
Totally a serious piece of clever work with textures and colorful soundscapes that capture your mind and spirit you so far away, intelligently crafted and an ambiance that floats through you while you drift along with the lyrics Scott singing is cool for sure and Ash Ferry haunting vocals and harmonies takes you on a trip across the universe. lost in space, drifting, some day we will be there floating amongst the stars and heavens
added to station 6/29/2009 4:53:41 AM
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ghost songs sung by the campfire
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Clockwise Stereo
Rolling Victim
I like this right off..cool guitar thing going and that bass, got to like it too.just keeps it moving forward...the thing the jumps is that guitar pattern and the rhythm aspects of the percussion is got a great groove , right in the pocket...nice touches....hey and decent vocals too....like the switch over on the chorus....good change ups and progression....very nice ...fine production and all that............
added to station 8/25/2009 5:14:42 PM
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indie alternative
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Nadia von Hahn
Baby Blue
Whoa, you are right, if I liked Nat Jay I indeed like what you got there, and a Vancouver girl at that too...(me I am white rock. maybe you know Gena Perala?)...great vocals Nadia,stellar piece of work on this one...I like the productions the clarity of vocals,and nice harmonies...right there. well done very cool...great piano work too. Will keep you in mind for some other stations I have scattered about
bryon
FWIW(voodoohead.ca)
added to station 8/25/2009 9:08:16 PM
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Pop
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Dream Vampires
My Hidden Truth (Ian Abrahmson)
had this up here a few times over the past few years.again it appears in a different page..great song. good vocalist. stellar all through. well produced
added to station 8/25/2009 2:34:55 PM
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Power Ballad
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Farewell to February
One Month Limit
great song no words can do justice to describe this song.just listen and groove on
added to station 8/24/2009 4:56:50 AM
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Punk-Emo-Ska
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Dream Vampires
Travel Diary (Instrumental)
Very Cool but short instrumental that takes you on a trip of sorts, a bit of a journey of musical textures and tones, a rainbow of colors flash and then evaporate into the mist
added to station 8/24/2009 4:40:28 AM
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Alternative Retro and Psychedelic
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Bryon Tosoff
In Flight
music from the fingertips of rocket 88 dude in the style of chick corea but all original, yes its me playing like this retro jazz fusion piece . there aremany twists and turns, it is like a ride in a roadster going up and down hills , too fast around corners and doing drifts or perhaps it sounds like I am gliding with the birds, perhaps a hawk in perfect freedom. whatever it may be you will enjoy this unique song I am sure...
added to station 4/2/2009 10:31:27 PM
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ala chick corea
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Jesse Adams
The Yummy Song (ft. Grega Habic)
The Beatles! no (kinda sounds like it me though), it is Jesse who sings a hop on pop tune and kicks some serious you know what on this song, good singing bro.as usual it is a well produced Adams style song (cover), with nice guitar riffs with unique melodic harmonies.stellar piece of work with solid instrumentaion ....sure going places these days dude....nice one
added to station 8/24/2009 5:12:34 AM
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Alternative Pop Rock
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Diego B
On My Way Home
Just a really nice reflective song that holds out hope of getting back home soon nice touches of guitar throughout ,nice flavor and well textured combination of guitar, bass a little percussion and some fine vocals. good hook well done
added to station 8/25/2009 5:24:50 AM
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Easy Listening/Soft Rock
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Ed Lyons
Your Day (single pre-release)
Ed lays down something brilliant here and provides a supremely gorgeous song with "Your Day" ,To me the song seems somewhat reflective and has that longing quality to it. It offers some nice touches throughout in the instrumentation. I like the subtleness and the quiet parts too where he kinda stops and talks...cool idea. This is definitely a seriously cool tune ready to hit the pop/rock charts. Refreshing indeed. Well done Ed
added to station 8/7/2009 6:39:19 PM
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Positive Pop Rock
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Nat Jay
Pick Up the Pieces
One of the best produced songs around.
What A huge talent. impressive, this is a woman who has a magical quality and sings with such such colour and tones that are world class and her range and texture is supremely superb...yes indeed she has a special quality that reaches in and moves and inspires you, and you say, wow, this type of singing is a treat to listen to and of course the song has some pretty cool grooves and great lyrics , . Great Start to the song very quiet and and reflective and then that instrumentation grabs you
Just that right amount of bass, sitting in the back, lending support and the rhythm section giving substance and richness to the song..sweet touches on the guitar too!..
but that voice, another mircale here at IAC, and where ever else she might be living ,I love the way she uses that vocal instrument of hers is scary......lifts the spirit and makes you want more.
added to station 2/5/2009 6:49:53 AM
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Pop
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Summer and the Sinners
The Sinners Boogie
A tune that rolls on the root and summer belts it out real good...for more info go to blues music is truth for the review i did. and I also promoted this group for a few years from about 2005-2008
added to station 8/6/2009 5:46:22 AM
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Blues/Rock
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Bryon Tosoff
Will you love me true?
If love is the question, then truth is the answer, perhaps together we will survive. is this not true?
added to station 4/3/2009 8:38:18 PM
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Easy Listening/Soft Rock
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Dream Vampires
Strange Days (Chris Vaughn)
Stellar vocals harmonies are wonderful, dont get that much these days and Strange days is just an overall great piece of work with some dynamic aspects that come on later in the song...very cool.
added to station 8/20/2009 3:23:07 PM
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Hard Rock
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XS Denied
Lady Winter
This is just a great piece of work, indeed melodic flowing with a superb arrangement keeping it all together ,love the singing too unique and special quality to her voice. kinda a rock opera style and those touches of rock ripping guitar textured with strings that are plucking away, really cool idea there...intriguing indeed. very nice XS Denied....looking for more of this truly rocking cool stuff
thanks for giving us your music from Estonia. Carry on you wayward grooving cats
added to station 8/21/2009 2:32:34 PM
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Melodic Metal
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denise cascione
Sun Razor
(Love and kindness will conquer the world in time-nice work)
Unique incorporation of vocals and instrumentation which is effectively dovetailed into a rainbow of tonal colours. Well done to the Cascione's, who with the assistance of Kenny Lewis have given us a special treat on SUN RAZOR. These two huge talents, The Cascione tandem of Denise and Dean have taken it from its original instrumental rendition and repackaged it into an kind of ambient soul pop tune. Although it is in the Christian genre I find it so refreshing and soothing with the lovely guitar texturing, the reverent and majestic string section and then topped of with the fine fluid rich vocals of Denise who captures you with her soulful presentation. This is a very reflective and hopeful song and it displays the depth of her musical capabilities She can sing it all, from jazz to blues as well as those songs that are inspirational and uplifting... Denise has one of the most captivating voices you will ever hear....well done Denise and all-bryon tosoff
added to station 1/18/2009 7:58:26 PM
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neoclassical guitar/vocals
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Steve Iannetti
Danger to Myself
A discovery mission of sorts has revealed a real exciting bunch of great works by Steve Iannetti, Lots of cool things about this song. Massive amounts of big layers of beautiful sounds and a master of songwriting and reaching to the heart and soul of what music is all about,. This is pretty cool stuff and we should all aspire to reach this level of songwriting and production......Rediscover Steve Iannetti
added to station 3/16/2009 6:25:31 AM
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Melodic Rock
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Scott Stambaugh
Flounder
Great tune Flounder is, This one I like a lot , solid intro, crisp and well defined, tight and launches into the vocals soon after, The song certainly flows well and I appreciate the transition into the break in the 1st instrumental section, and those twisting riffs do grab you at the 1:50 mark as there is a really nice textured quality and rich soundscaping happening with some nice touches on the guitar and then it returns to head of the song and back again to that cool riff and on it goes.....nice one Scott...I got a good listen in and will do more soon. great ending
added to station 8/16/2009 5:09:34 AM
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underachievah rock, loud
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BOTTLE UP and GO
car car
music is suppose to be fun, like this song, .....unlike some who think it is all about, well you know, loosen up will ya groove out on this little ditty, it is a riot
added to station 8/12/2009 2:14:31 PM
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Bryon Tosoff
The Sojourner
Something special about our walk here on this earth, no lyrics, just feelings on how I feel on this journey we are on
added to station 8/7/2009 6:55:10 PM
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celebrate our walk on earth
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Jeff Allen Myers
Truth in Dying (The Sky Crashed down)
Jeff gives us something to think about here. great vocals
from the heart, and wonderful fingerstyle pickin too. nice work , love the acoustic quality. need more of that style and Jeff keeps it real too.
added to station 1/24/2008 5:45:12 PM
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Alternative Retro and Psychedelic
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Coloured Vinyl
Balcony (reprise)
hey Scott, This has such a great groove! and that subtle instrumentation and the moving bass line is too cool,as well that lead guitar thing was so perfect, nice touches there indeed, you know just there. what fine vocals, you know that sing-talk thing works well, fine tenor texture with the .(intentional or not) love the storyline, hah! I love this tune already, I especially liked the harmonies as the song moved forward and progressed and drifted again into the head of the song and back again to the bridge with that way cool guitar riffing away again then fades , cool all over....yah
added to station 8/9/2009 7:13:05 PM
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sexual ecstacy turns to tragedy
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Fyrefly
Dont Want You To Go
Always unique in their songwriting style and performances Fyrefly is pushing the alternative rock genre further and this will be a another fine classic piece of work.
A well thought out work, not just another contrived formulated rip-off that bands get caught up in todays music sometimes, this is one that keeps you guessing which direction they will take you, but it still holds down a great in the pocket bridge and pulls you in. True to their form of total originality Fyrefly provides an engaging wonderful song which in my opinion should rise to the top of the charts soon
added to station 6/9/2009 5:11:17 AM
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Alternative Modern Rock
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Roberta Carrieri
Angolino
Roberta provides us with a magnificent composition on Angolino. What a beautiful arrangement and it is just so well produced.Vocals are pure, elegant and Roberta's magical quality and tonal colors certainly capture your attention nice touches of instrumentation throughout. wonderful song
added to station 8/11/2009 9:45:57 PM
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italian melodic songs
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HunkaFunk
Always make it real
Wow,This is a great foot tapping rockin out tune, right away I hear some great things going on.cool song and some stellar guitar ripping out and Michele's vocals a real fine. just a real good rockin out grooving tune with lots of soul and vibe
added to station 8/11/2009 9:38:35 PM
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groove rock
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Coloured Vinyl
Italy
A gorgeous thoughtful elegant and reflective song. A kind of journey so speak, almost epic with classical lines etched out within the ballad, lovely soft tones and colours pour out of this one, very moving actually. Lovely creative lyrics are painted effectively as you listen. This actually has huge potential to go places as does Dancing into the Truth and one of the loveliest songs out there at iac and perhaps anywhere for that matter...nice touches on the piano , well developed progressions and like that just enough on the guitar. Very Nice and congrats to you Scott and Jilly
you showed your versatility on this one too!
added to station 7/9/2009 7:44:36 PM
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Tuscany love song
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Cheryl Casselman
I Believe in Angels
Cheryl has been one of my favorite country and folk singers since I first had the opportunity to promote her some years back and still have a hand in helping her out here and there at radiosubmit.com and a few other "real" radio stations around the globe...I dont do much promoting of artists, but if Cheryl comes out with another album I will be there to assist her because I just love her vocals, her songwriting and the great talent she puts together in producing such fine country music the way it should be made. Best of luck Cheryl in your endeavors
added to station 8/11/2009 5:06:37 PM
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Contemporary Country
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Coloured Vinyl
Insatiable
You know we all need A "feel good" song, and Insatiable gives you that completely and it has a little bit of r&b in a groovy pop tune, The song develops nicely with a cool hook that grabs you on "how could it be" that you are just insatiable" and builds to the bridge and grooves on that fine part "you are insatiable" , "just cant get enough"!
There is a really neat change-up after that bridge with a resonating bass thing that happens
The song develops nicely that with sweetness of Jilly vocals and Scott's fine Tenor Vocals which offers up some countering with Jilly's singing and also they really blend well on their harmonies....This is a fun song to listen to
that which I did at least 4-5 times during reviewing the song..Pretty cool song-bryon
added to station 4/3/2009 8:01:48 PM
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Electro-Pop
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Steve Ison
Step In My Direction
Steve Ison and all provide some real fine terrific rhythmic and dynamic qualities on Step in my Direction. This song has Steve's engaging vocals and there are some fine harmonies sprinkled nicely throughout and as usual this is ISON at his very best. The production is top drawer and his keen ability to provide that right touch of instrumentation in all the right places keeps it fresh and it is an invigorating listen many times over...Folks it is all about production, clever writing skills and a high degree of excellent musicianship. Steve has something magical in his songs......indeed to me probably one of the best songwriters here at iacmusic, like I said before, he should be a star, and his music should be all over radioland
added to station 8/11/2009 4:34:47 PM
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psychedelic pop
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Mino
Welcome to this madness
Mino lays down a creative and edgy look at the crazy aspect of the reality shows and people's endeavour for attention and the short lived fame that results..when I first heard this song awhile back I really liked it and so re-visited his page...He has produced a really fine piece of work here with some cool production and instrumentation. Mino's vocals are excellent and he can really rock it out so well.....nice variety of expressive quality and dynamics are offered throughout the song....wonderful acoustic guitar and fine riffs in the blues rock mode....it is a mix of that acoustic blend with some good ole straight ahead rock and roll giving it an edge with texture.....well done Mino. hope to see more
added to station 8/11/2009 3:42:13 PM
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Rock
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Hugh Hamilton
We Cannot Have Tomorrow (duet)
What a voice and a talent of huge proportions.......hugh you got something special
added to station 8/8/2009 1:33:36 AM
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Guitar/Sax/Vocal
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reverse
Lonely Michael's Hungry Eyes
Say Reverse,an enjoyable listen indeed.Love the vocals and instrumentation, yes Lonely Michael's Hungry Eyes is a supremely great song, got that kicking vibe,
Does meet that pop driven groove for sure with a seriously cool bridge too. terrific production and just a really fine piece of work
Eye really think it rocks, heh
added to station 8/7/2009 4:17:28 AM
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Police seize excrement catapult
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Diana Netchaeva
Violin on Fire
Terrific , breathtaking, mindblowing..this is superb playing , stellar ! what a musician
all I can say is WOW......
added to station 8/1/2009 12:35:39 AM
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Rock
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dorian london
Going Home
I liked Dorian the first time I listened to his material
this is a real cool way easy laid back take you back tune dedicated to his grandma, real nice piece of work. impressive stuff dude
added to station 8/3/2009 2:39:54 AM
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Guitar Rock
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Roberta Carrieri
Mia Madre
A different touch here at Music is Truth with the elegance of the Italian language being so beautifully presented by Roberta Carrieri.Mia Madre is a lovely Latin upbeat bouncy dance feel with cool rhythmic comps and some nice piano and strings supporting the song. There is a strong guitar presence coupled with solid percussion driving the song throughout. Roberta's vocals are colorful and strong. The song ends suddenly and unexpectedly, interesting idea there
added to station 7/14/2009 1:26:19 PM
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italian melodic songs
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Selon Recliner
Before You Fall
This could be My Birthday song... : ) submitted on my B-day
Elegant, Magnificent, hopeful. it reaches deep into your soul. It is heartfelt and stunningly beautiful. Selon Recliner has a magical quality and those vocals, a goddess indeed sings them....at times .powerful sweeping and intense,yet soft and sweet too.....lovely arrangement.nice
added to station 7/8/2009 7:47:26 PM
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Ballad
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Mandi Kennel
Fly Away - DEMO
A Real catchy pop tune going on here, a real happy go lucky and fun tune to listen too. What a gem of a song. It is abundantly clear that Mandi Kennel has a knack for writing and crafting great melodies. If you listen closely you will hear this tune move fluidly with a nice little hook happening in behind on the string/orchestra synth shots moving over top of the main progression ( but not too much-just enough) and then goes into a nice change up on the bridge. cool harmonies. Great composition Mandi, look forward to your upcoming cd too. This too should have a consideration for Big 50 or Underground 40. If I had some influence it would be there. very cool tune............
check out her myspace site for info on things going on for this Canadian artist who is bound to succeed with her insightful and well written tunes.
at http://www.myspace.com/mandikennel
added to station 12/13/2008 12:34:32 AM
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Alternative Pop Rock
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DreamCapture
Sometimes
Another discovery of DreamCaptures that shows their multifaceted abilities and shows the huge talents and skills they have developed. Just a really really good tune, upbeat and full of great hooks...love that bass , fat rich percussion keeping it all in the groove and the vocals ,superb, lets not forget the very cool guitar thing jumping in and offering a neat riff and staying in that pocket and working a great groove and those harmonies, nice vibe for sure...a totally sweet piece of work...
I think I found a new band to splash about iacmusic on my stations....very cool stuff indeed...
added to station 7/23/2009 1:53:39 PM
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Pop/Rock
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The Milk and Honey Band
Disappear
Something in the way in the music writing and lyrics that Steve Ison would do. quite similar in style I think. I really like this group, great vibe and special quality to their music
added to station 7/25/2009 2:55:19 AM
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Alternative
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DreamCapture
Turn to blue
Sweet piece of work by DreamCapture who indeed have captured something rarely found in this day and age of raucous ear splitting noise and rage that seems to have enveloped the music scene these days, but that being said, it is ok to have dynamic and intense energy, because music has it way to reveal the truth of what is inside of us,and DreamCapture reflects an elegance and beauty rarely discovered. kinda like finding a diamond , that sparkles, shines and is something you admire and wonder how did this gem become so strong yet so gentle looking,that is what "Turn to Blue" does for me, lovely, full of truth and wonderful lyrical content and that voice, that singing is breathtaking and that fingerstyle guitar is refreshing, and of course nicely supported by a touch of violin and a tasteful simple guitar melody line here and there. Then that mellow Cello/Viola that cries its way in places too? All in All a wonderful song and a beautiful story too
added to station 7/23/2009 1:35:40 PM
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Acoustic
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Susan Raven
Glittering Cities
As soon as I heard this song I had to have the album..and ordered it from cdbaby.com in time for Xmas listening too
added to station 11/29/2008 7:58:33 PM
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Cosmic World Fusion
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Girl Goes Electric
Rough With My Body
Adam and Susan throw down a sweet soulful groove on this tune. I have to admit what it really was, well it was the name of the song, when I first saw the title of the song it piqued my interest, but only in the musical sense mind you, because in music there could be duality occurring...so dont get the wrong idea here...
Anyways this song moves towards the jazzy side of things with a twist of electronic wizardry by Adam (Great use of programming, cool percussive qualities incorporated and some fine chops there on piano too bit of a bluesy feel! and well produced as the caressing strings offer up a thoughtful nature of sorts ) and the reflective sexy sultry vocals by Susan and this tune takes you on a journey of sorts. There is definitely a club atmospheric element about the tune as the song swirls about and you could find yourself sipping one or two or some other good things..... and then of course the lyrical content is intriguing as Susan envelopes you with her Sensuous vocals and you drift into the song and dream
along as she hooks you with the Line " be rough with my body and gentle with my mind" yeah,clever one Susan, I thought that was genius coming up with that line. Nice one Susan, great hook there and we all need to be treated with care and respect...Susan's song crafting has some definite value and reading through her lyrics made me appreciate the skill these people develop from their personal experiences and dovetail the same into song....my kind of song since I lean towards the jazz funk & blues styles with a twist of course
added to station 2/11/2009 8:16:40 PM
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Down Tempo Electronic
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tjwaysongs + The Soul Touchers
'Adopt The World' Vocals by Erin Simms
Very nice indeed. I listened to it beforehand and did add it to another station, now artists will probably figure out which station I have it on and then deduct, oh , him again...
really fine song though..
bryon
added to station 8/3/2009 3:11:58 AM
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Inspirational Pop
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Diana Netchaeva
Blues
What a piece of work on that fiddle! hot stuff
added to station 8/1/2009 12:34:20 AM
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Blues
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Coloured Vinyl
It Comes When It Comes
This is a terrific piece of work by "Coloured Vinyl" with Scott taking a good part of the vocals and Jilly trading off vox here and there in a sparkling way as she is so good at doing. FT and Jilly are so good augmenting the song in colorful and inventive ways and the sprinkling in of Jilly's unique vocal textures supports the song so well. Short crisp and dynamic. Love the bit of improv in the middle. those percussive shots are effective and the big undulating bass thing is shaking it out and it really adds character to the song. Lyrics are superb
added to station 4/18/2009 10:29:23 PM
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an act of spontaneous anticipation
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never never band
Presidents Day
What a cool song...cool groove , great production, love all that crazy talk and bg stuff...one piece of genius.
added to station 6/16/2009 11:09:30 PM
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Alternative Modern Rock
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denise cascione
God Bless the CHild
Again Denise shows her abilities and provides a beautiful rendition of God Bless the Child a Billie Holiday staple from years gone by. Well done Denise. your voice is so lovely full of wonderful tonal colors and textures.
added to station 7/27/2009 1:06:44 AM
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Christian jazz
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Natalie Brown
You're Mysterious
Folks,This is a seriously amazing tune & a great piece of work!
Re-edited after Natalie provided me with more feedback on tune
thanks Nat, I appreciate that.
Another solid song from Natalie. mellow and reflective, sweet and easy listening indeed
This is a Very nicely arranged composition. I especially liked the guitar part picking away with a cool funky kick to it, sweet vibe. Great strings and horn sections too.This is a tune with some huge amounts of instrumentation going on. It is not over-produced though, even with a big supporting sound underpinning the vocals. loved the whole thing, Natalie has got the chops and the song writing skills and has put out some terrific songs from what I have heard so far and You're Mysterious is a beautiful song and I am glad to have it here at music is truth ( and thanks again Natalie for filling me in on the details and concept. I get it
added to station 3/9/2009 3:58:18 AM
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Pop-Soul
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Iris Divine
Broken (Arms of Heaven)
great tune,check my review at SMASH.
added to station 7/22/2009 2:28:57 PM
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Progressive
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SqurlyMurly
Garden Of Stone
This is cool. I like it a lot,great ballad. That intro is compelling and a stellar guitar going on, then Muriel's very fine colorful and haunting vocals kick in, add to that those really nice harmonies on the bgs.cool
This is a really nice piece of work and love the tasty touches of those keys with the tapestry of soundscaping throughout, nice orchestral quality to them. Especially like the percussion, very there and crystal clear quality with that perfect intro as a reminder of a military dedication, clever, and those lyrics.right on Muriel.
great job all round...well produced overall. And again. great job on the singing and all those harmonies....very sweet...
added to station 6/24/2009 10:12:20 PM
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Alternative Retro and Psychedelic
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Bryon Tosoff
My Love Calls
Instrumental with strong melody and nice progression.uplifting
This song has something for us all, give it up for love, piano mostly, some percussion flute strings a shot of Hammond organ & tambourine
added to station 3/13/2009 4:40:34 PM
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easy rock
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Auset
The Mystic
"THE MYSTIC"......is a mind blowing experience..........
I happened to have another visit to Auset's artist page and scrolled down through the songs and my eye caught the song entitled "The Mystic" so I had to have a listen. This song captured my interest and attention immediately. The elements of Ausets soulful vocals, her fluid guitar accompaniment coupled with the tasteful bass lines and the well defined and skillful percussionist who holds it all together so well.
The songs introduction is quite appealing, with its reflective calming quality and to me is quite introspective.
The lead guitarist captures your attention with such a
sweetness of staying within the theme of the songs title with a very Mystical and elegant feel that is very smooth and at the same time piercing the very soul of my being with its own singing quality
The song embodies a skillful tapestry of lyrics and instrumentation that will have you coming back for more of this song many times over and over.."The Mystic" is an exceedingly well written and nicely produced composition. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful song here at IAC-.....bryon tosoff
added to station 12/23/2008 8:09:47 PM
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Alternative Rock Ballad
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Deni with Carlo Letizia
Top Of The Sun
Gorgeous song with an acoustic and very subtle start with vox and guitar at first and expected same throughout the composition and then unexpectedly comes out the rest of the instrumentation ,very nice touch.well done and excellent idea, something that more groups should incorporate in to a few of their songs here and there..Deni vocals are wonderful with a sense of longing to her voice in this song. nice tonal quality...real fine hendrix like guitar thing ala wind cries mary idea going on..solid piece of work and fine production as well. good overall presentation..
thanks for letting me know Denise of your song.I appreciate the opportunity to check it out.
added to station 7/1/2009 7:54:28 PM
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Acoustic
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elizabeth geyer
The Dream
This is nice. Large landscape of instrumentation and well arranged, But the part that jumps out the most is Elizabeth vocals, all that being with her cool and special singing and lovely presentation in lyrics and melody
Also some rich texturing of piano that has a powerful effect on you. Beautiful piece of music. Inspiring and uplifting and done with style, finesse and care. lovely guitar touches with flute interspersed. Over all magnificent
added to station 7/15/2009 1:43:57 AM
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Inspirational Jazz
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Karl Sloan
Anytime you call
Superb vocals and stellar guitar playing, wonderful
added to station 7/21/2009 9:45:13 PM
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Easy Listening/Soft Rock
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Steve Ison
In My Former Lives
(one of most talented guys on the planet. should be a star!)
Steve Ison..Music...John Wragg...Lyrics....
"In My Former Lives" as I told Steve is one of my favs of his. To date I have been remiss in not including Steve Ison at Music is Truth Station prior to this, I apologize ,but I have placed a few of his other tunes on a couple of other stations and I have done some in depth reviews of them as well. When I get some time I will do a thing on who I think is in the top ten of song writers here at IAC.(he is one of them).. I may reveal my personal favs sometime down the road. ....This song has all the perfect touches. the guy is an absolute freaking genius in songcrafting. I groove on this tune daily. what a masterpiece. sweetness supreme,smooth rhythm guitar , excellent textures of E. Guitar thoughtfully woven in, well placed vox, fine shots of BGs and cool string thing...About Steve Ison and his songcrafting..This man has got such a great insight on life and reflects such in song and word . Steve has reeled in his life experiences in his many songs and like a wise fisherman, takes his best catch home and makes a beautiful musical meal. He places his creative catch and ideas here at IAC and elsewhere for all of us to appreciate and enjoy. Steve has a wellspring of percolating ideas that bubbles up from his heart, mind and soul. He then comes up with something so absolutely magnificent and breath-taking. He works with the mastery and skill as that of an architect who sees something in his mind he wants to create and lays out a plan to build that musical building. Then like a magician he creates this mystical and insanely cool tune and captures your soul and being with this incredible lyrical content which is sweet indeed. Amazing musicianship , top notch production skills and overall crafty songwriting skills. I love this song and welcome Steve Ison to music is truth ...bryon tosoff
added to station 1/17/2009 9:04:29 PM
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Narcotica
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Selon Recliner
Swan
Soaring and elegant, supremely beautiful and compelling,
and it is even more then that.There is genius in the song, as the soaring string section carries and supports this magnificent composition. Underpinning it is the undulating bass line with its driving dynamics.Along with the fine bass part, it is partnered nicely with its percussive mate offering up some wonderful rhythmic qualities. Lets not forget some of those tasty touches of the rhythm guitar as it is in the distance barely there but offers itself nonetheless, near the end the acoustic guitar strumming completes the odyssey of this epic journey the song takes you on. The haunting vocals offer up a hopeful quality, yet at the same time there is sadness or perhaps more a longing, a call for understanding and love,this is for that soul longing for something special, yet seems beyond their grasp.For me anyways that is what I glean from this amazing offering...
For me, this song is reflective of the great composers of the past with huge doses of the classical stylings with the full string section and well thought out progression coupled with a exquisite melody line. This will indeed soar to the top of the charts quickly.
added to station 6/12/2009 1:03:21 PM
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Alternative Pop Rock
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Bryon Tosoff
light my fire
ah heck,.its just too cool to be left off of here. give me fire baby yah
added to station 6/26/2009 9:36:45 PM
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jazzin with the doors
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David Caprie
SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES
What a voice, a true pure singer, beautiful. well done David!
added to station 7/21/2009 9:42:00 PM
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Easy Listening/Soft Rock
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Bob Elliott
First Contact
Originally added to What the Folk! great piece of work by Bob.cool vocals wonderful finger style guitar work, superb storyline and one of songs you can listen to endlessly
good luck Bob on your entry, it is stellar
added to station 7/14/2009 7:23:55 PM
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Acoustic Lo-Fi/Indie
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Coloured Vinyl
Dancing Into The Truth
this was one tune I remember from early last year., one of my fav tunes on iacmusic. It was a song that resonated with me immediately and added last year as I stumbled upon it and
and it disappeared after a few months, but the thing that got me into it was the whole feel and the unique and totally inviting vocals of Jilly's, this redo has raised the bar and it is truly a magical song that should be on commercial radio. It has some serious upside and huge potential, at least that is what I think .total genius in the lyrics and a sweet cool groove. really one of my all time favs here. So congrats to Scott and Jilly for a solid and seriously strong piece of work. incredibly well produced.,tight as hell, nice change-ups with a real solid bridge and fine touches of guitar ,nice organ patch just sitting there in the back , excellent percussion and a cool rhythm guitar thing too. great feel.well done.. great job. love it
added to station 5/6/2009 2:11:09 PM
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Motown
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All of Your Friends
All of Your Friends Were Liars
I really like this tune, got a lot of cool groovin stuff going on, especially dig the organ setting, fine vibe....funky feel with nice vocals by the girls. bopping out percussion too and great rhythmic groove on guitar. A sudden stop for a bit makes you think the song has finished then change up in the middle and off All of your Friends go again..alternative pop with a twist of that good dancing up 80's beat
added to station 7/13/2009 4:38:37 PM
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Sociopop
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Jesse Adams
Through The Gates of The Unknown (ft. Jesse Adams)
This is a ripping piece. Will add to Smash and ,well just listen. rocks
added to station 7/9/2009 5:15:06 PM
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Hard Rock
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never never band
The Law Wants Me To Suffer
Sweet groove, cool funky feel ,what a terrific singer stellar guitar too
added to station 7/9/2009 2:25:06 AM
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R&B/Soul
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The Art Nova
Better Than You've Had
Nice piano happening,nice to hear this at iacmusic.
there is repetitive guitar thing going on that adds an interesting touch ,stellar vocals too. nice progression,top drawer, reflective of a coldplay thing going on. really a seriously high quality well produced composition
added to station 7/7/2009 12:44:51 PM
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Rock, Alternative
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The Art Nova
Do You Kill Do You Care
Spacey spinning out intro curls around your mind and swirls about and envelops you, no escape here folks,.one listen, and it rules.There are killer vocals for sure, again this group has magic and seduces you into the Art Nova's superb music. The song is Powerful, sometimes chilling, dynamic and intense Also the main theme re-occurs and then you are thrown into the ripping guitar parts that shreds out so very cool , big riffs of bass//guitar..finishes in style ,very cool
added to station 7/7/2009 12:53:40 PM
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Alternative Modern Rock
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Tom O'Brien
24 a Day
nice
added to station 7/3/2009 3:57:15 PM
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Beatlesque
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Ronnie Hock
The Waiting Room
This song has a mellow ,easy listening quality to it and it buttered up with nice textures and tonal colours. some interesting usage of various soundscapes and instrumentation, such as that intro with uke and the rushing of the waves surging in, I expected something entirely different, so lets say it catches you off guard. Ronnie vocals are so fluid and smooth, real nice. This song comes at you so wonderfully, again little twists and turns take you on a diversion from the journey you are on, like a holiday with side trips, Cool lyrics, nice strings and horn parts and so nicely produced.
added to station 7/3/2009 9:32:53 PM
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Alternative Retro and Psychedelic
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Tom O'Brien
Look at the Moon
Good tune Tom....nice energy and bounce. love that bass line too.this might make the iac underground 40 or top 50 perhaps
got some good things going on
added to station 7/2/2009 2:17:02 PM
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Alternative Modern Rock
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Steve Iannetti
Leaving the Planet
Mind boggling. This is an amazing piece of genius
added to station 3/16/2009 5:04:24 PM
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Blues Rock
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Natalie Brown
Hold Your Head Up High
Nat kicks out some stellar vox on "Hold Your head Up High". And what is really is cool is that intro. I like the way that Right off the bat it jumps out and just grabs ya!! and away she goes. a just a givin it. This is Some kinda funky R&B soul that is fused with great energy and fantastic colorful textures. The tune has a Superb flow, nice hooks and a sweet feel on the BGs too. She given us a great track on this one, the whole song is nicely arranged, well produced and the musicianship is incomparable, and with Nat holding it all together with her world class vocals,this is one fine piece of work. There are some great sounds happening with the backing band. talk about a great feel and vibe, she has some Serious Soaring vocals going too. This one has hit written all over it, totally. A non stop listen of numerous times is highly recommended in order to fully appreciate...... reviewer bryon tosoff
added to station 3/3/2009 6:23:51 AM
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R&B/Soul
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John Pippus
Le Cadre Photo
Le Cadre Photo (Blurry Photograph) is beautiful rendition of a John Pippus composition which has been translated and sung so eloquently and superbly by Chrystelle Nammour. Subtle and elegant guitar fingerstyle picking provides lovely support for the wonderful voice of Chrystelle. This song should be on more stations ,but perhaps now with this boost at music is truth it will take some more notice and get the respect that is due. It is a supremely beautiful work which in French is so sweet.
John's songs are full of depth and his lyrics are profound and filled with insight and understanding few can put into such words as he does. well done John for having someone else take your song and make it even more special, what an honor.
added to station 6/16/2009 1:04:14 PM
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French translation
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Auset
Running in Circles
Auset, This is a stunningly cool rhythmic piece of work. nice,so skilled on that thang girl..love the haunting melodic work and that spanish guitar work is dynamite. simply wonderful.neat percussion and as always great vocals
added to station 6/19/2009 7:34:21 PM
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Acoustic Alternative
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Tom O'Brien
After a Rain
Tom pulls down a incredible piece of work on "after a rain".
The intro has a really neat rhythmic quality to it and the fine touches of bass and a little tad of percussion adds to the flavor of the song. Other nice aspects of the song I liked as I listened through it a few times was that it was textured with some fine bgs going in there too and returns with the same idea numerous times throughout the presentation. After a Rain is just a real quality song sprinkled with well appointed lyrical content and his ability to capture that mellow and almost serene falling rain in the song certainly was reflecting a gentleness in a way. Also the flute solo was really a nice idea, and then later he throws down a short edgy guitar thing that was in stark contrast to the sweetness of the flute, kinda interesting there. Tom definitely captured the mood of this rain idea and embellished it so well with the finger style picking that evoked kinda that rain type feel.
added to station 6/24/2009 7:16:30 PM
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Samba?
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Gena Perala
This Dance
This Dance is a GEM of a song. I had a review up before and the songs fell out of IAC 's system for some reason.(I guess I should have keep a record of it)
Gena is one of my most fav artists, probably cause I taught her piano years ago and recently had the opportunity to promote her music on radio write up some reviews. She had some decent success in Australia , was released across Canada on CBC national radio and some USA College radio .We also had here songs up at radiosubmit.com where here songs went to a few European stations ....She has just signed a non-exclusive contract with a new boutique label called Hip Chick Music. She was one of the first artists they signed and currently their featured artist. Check it out: www.hipchickmusic.com ...May I might add that Gena has a new Project going with TOMGIRLS here in VANCOUVER CANADA look out world. here they COME !!!
added to station 1/26/2009 5:12:36 PM
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Folk/Acoustic Rock/Americana
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Georgia Thomas
Ash and Embers
Check out what I said about the song at "what the folk" station review. As Kevin White says, it has got the slick nashville sound..great production.cool track..and I got it first up at What the folk station
added to station 6/19/2009 8:50:25 PM
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Pop
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Duane Flock
FATE
Some Southern Rockin vibe comes through on Duane's newie and displays some fine musicianship all around being the versatile musician he is. he put together a groove and has something in the pocket happening with a cool melodic and rhythmic pattern on those turnarounds and some fine lead ins into bridge and displays some sweet touches on guitar. tasty and just enough not too much.A fine song with some definite words of wisdom for us all.Truth is in this song
added to station 6/18/2009 2:07:24 PM
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Easy Listening/Soft Rock
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Jere VanLoan
A Moon and A Rose
This is sweet and wonderful, beautiful Jere
added to station 6/20/2009 7:41:32 PM
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Guitar Instrumental
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SILVERWOODSTUDIO
IN STEREO
Takes you on a journey not once, but twice, cause its stereo
the music carries you there, the vocals are serene and calming, the bass drives it and the rhythm section keeps it grounded. And we thank you for travelling so musically as your hosts we hope this trip was far out and has been provided by silverwood studio in stereo, of course.tripping grooving tune
added to station 6/15/2009 3:52:29 AM
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Melodic post grunge acoustic electronic rock
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Donna Devine
Sharpen Our Teeth on Your Bones
Well produced tune with clear Gritty rockin driving edgy vocals, some tasty lead guitar adds to the flavor and is just enough to complement the song at the intro and a bit later on, just enough. Some Solid percussion and cool bassline holds it up and it has a nice organ patch is just there supporting the tune. great song!
added to station 6/15/2009 8:02:06 PM
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Hard Rock
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Stik
Woodstock (1969)
Super awesome classic and this is a stellar cover.Stik rox it
This tune should be on way more stations. hello, anybody out there. whats wrong with you all. this is a great classic by Stik and 69......This tune rules and Stik and Co, gave it due justice
added to station 5/28/2009 4:08:24 AM
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60s tie dye rock
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I M Munroe
Fool
Lovely Rock Ballad with some cool ideas going on.very nice..
I M Munroe provides a quality piece of work in their release
"Fool" I liked the vocals, not just because the color of the vocals is quite good but the aspect of they stood out apart from the music which supported the singer very effectively. I think that if more groups approached their songs like this it would be something worth
Great use of the Cello / Cello-synth , nonetheless a really fine song. nice hook ,Especially liked the intro with Cello, vocals and percussion, quite a unique approach and very effectively , over all a 4/5 rating for this solid release
added to station 6/8/2009 5:09:29 PM
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Alternative Pop Rock
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Slunq
Entity
Unique, engaging and haunting indeed and ready to rock and twist us about , lets have more
added to station 6/11/2009 1:23:08 PM
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Alternative Modern Rock
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sisters
FIGHT FOR YOUR LOVE
Groovin again, sisters are the most prolific writers anywhere and their lyrics are always engaging and they have such great talent they work with musically..nice collabs
added to station 6/5/2009 9:33:44 PM
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Alternative Pop Rock
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Bob Elliott
How Lonely?
Congrats on get some notice and putting out great material Will get at this when I can. work is taking me away from listening much and saying something..
added to station 5/29/2009 8:26:47 PM
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Alternative Retro and Psychedelic
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sisters
TAKE A BITE O' ME
Prolific Songwriters Sisters bring it on with take a bite o'me
a funky groovin way too cool tune....another fine piece o work
added to station 6/4/2009 1:38:04 PM
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Pop
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Marty Brodell
Big Fat Head
Kick me in my Big Fat Head,.....And i like it that way thank you!!! so cool way so cool it is going to be liked by all
This is way too over the top, off the wall, so much so, that it should be on the hitline or perhaps underground 40 or Big 50
We need more of this type of music. love it to death. it is a great arrangement and a superb piece of crazy work. reflective of something Frank Zappa would have done. yup
it is a winner and it is so full of Truth , ah huh
added to station 5/28/2009 4:38:12 AM
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Classic and Progressive Rock
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Cheryl Hodge
Guide to Recovery
Sweet and very cool
This is a grooving jazz tune in the true sense of the word. It is a rare find indeed when musicians of this caliber are able to collab and produce such a stellar piece of work. This song is likened to a well seasoned and mature scotch whiskey, so smooth with a classy aroma of sorts that when you hear it it is like a sip of that good stuff that kicks a bit too, then takes you on a journey of appreciation,. That is what this song does for me, and Cheryl's skillful songwriting and lyrics are superb. There is well appointed instrumentation at just the right place and what really is noticeable are those short bursts of silence, Cheryl understands the importance of this and has the occasional slight breaths of silence and these important elements are of a seasoned songwriting veteran. Cheryl knows how to capture your attention with just enough solo work here and there and to top it off is a lady who has a seriously cool voice that is somewhat cheeky in this song and flirtatious as well. I don't want to go and use the much used soulful and sultry des-cription , but i will because she has all of that as well. This is a superb well thought out composition that reflects a insightful grasp on the jazz idiom in all aspects of the word jazz. rhythmic and fluid, mellow and punchy all at the same time..That is the truth of jazz and what it is all about. Jazz Music is sometimes called complicated and hard to understand by some, but Cheryl has provided a way to break down that old adage and paves a way to a new and fresh approach to the jazz scene with her singing, playing and writing
A important voice in the jazz genre
added to station 4/17/2009 9:54:53 PM
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Smooth Jazz
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Ray Boozer
Space Chiggers
Superb display of musicianship and fun to to listen to.
added to station 5/29/2009 7:30:35 PM
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Progressive Rock
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Rockael
tothebones.
Now this is truth. Talk about being motivated to write a song about a cause and a debilitating disease. For the background on this illness please visit the artists page, and listen closely to the lyrics. What an important message and sung with passion and intensity. Fantastic performance in this tune and congrats on the Bif naked coup. Bif is an amazing artist and BC girl
added to station 5/14/2009 3:53:02 AM
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Alternative
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Woodstock Taylor
The Truth Will Set You Free
This is one of my favs here at IAC....I had this song on Music is Truth station last year and then it just stopped working, so had to delete the title because it threw a kibosh into the streaming.. |:( ....
so here goes another try..I also had a review of it at one time and I wish I had kept it somewhere safe, but now it is gone and disappeared into cyberspace..glad to have it back
added to station 1/14/2009 5:52:53 PM
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Electronic
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Scott Stambaugh
Too Elusive (produced by Karl Frick)
Too Elusive should be going places soon, been too long in not being noticed, quite surprises me this has not got on to more stations and some reviews..personally I think this is FT best work, love those vocals smooth feel and overall a pretty nicely produced piece of work. Mellow, reflective and peaceful quality...easy listening and well worth a good thorough listen. check it out, you wont be disappointed. truly sung from the heart. soulful feel
added to station 5/17/2009 11:32:01 PM
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Hank Williams
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Ed Lyons
Tonight
Powerful song with a message of what that first love can do to ya.
Big production, lots of soundscaping throughout and some fine vocals as well..Some well thought out lyrical content of course, and a really cool progression with a solid bridge too. This song takes you on more then a journey. It is a happening piece and a feel good tune that should go places here at iac and anywhere for that matter. Some highlights about the composition that grabbed me is that there is a nice guitar line that is short and tastefully done and it is also intertwined with a beautiful string accompaniment..This is kinda of a cool hook that reappears at the intro and here and there that threads the song altogether. The song is a well woven tapestry of sorts that is full of color and really cool tones that just makes you listen over and over......
added to station 5/19/2009 5:28:13 AM
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Easy Listening/Soft Rock
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VON DANE
Sleep
Superb heavy rocking out tune. Probably one of the better ones around here. Great kicking vibe, grabs ya.
added to station 5/12/2009 5:10:43 AM
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Metal
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Deirdre Leah Faegre
Big Yellow Taxi
That is a cool little intro there.intentional or not.kinda neat having a little twist prior to the song going for the full take
Dierdre is a natural,so gifted and blessed with that angelic voice. She just loves this one so much she really captures the Joni in it but of course with her own loveliness of tonal colours and infectious style. just a real nice song done with love and respect to.
added to station 5/10/2009 7:57:37 PM
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Pop
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Dick Aven
A Stranger's Face
A Strangers Face.......
Again Dick throws down something special, maybe one of his best works to date. I have listened to just about everything Dick has put up here at iacmusic and his depth and breadth of musicianship is second to none. And this song got me right off from the start with that intro,real solid, captures your attention indeed and some fine guitar picking too.In using that bass line here and there is a good complement to the rest of the instrumentation as it projects such a resonating rich quality, it grabs yah,.that is a piece of genius using the bass line as a melodic curve so to speak.Not only is Dick a superb musician himself, he surrounds himself with a strong cast of supporting skilled players to produce this work.
added to station 5/6/2009 2:55:37 PM
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acoustic rock
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Jesse Adams
Home (ft. Nils Rurack)
This instrumental is quite unique as it captures a more ambient quality at the beginning with some amazingly beautiful guitar work which dovetails nicely a little later with the percussion. As it flows further it picks up that rhythmic comping of the guitar supporting the seriously superb and stellar lead guitar playing which now has evolved into a more raunchy tinge of colour and with fiery fluid playing in the pocket grooves, supporting this is a sweet patch of a "hammond style" organ riffs that is subtle and just there enough. As it moves further a slower tempo happens and transition occurs before an explosion of power and dynamics takes the song in a whole other direction . There are some pretty cool layers of textured sounds as Jesse captures and evokes the moments of the past but ultimately stays with in that hard rocking genre but eventually translates into a more heavier groove that he is more noted for here at IAC
The song is a well thought out composition that displays his innate natural songwriting abilities, that of creativity and experimenting with various ideas that being stretching the limits of what we would normally expect of rock or hard rock
This is more at a rock symphony and has a good number of movements which would be found more predominantly in the classical genre.
Great piece of work
added to station 5/2/2009 6:05:53 PM
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Rock/Funk/Jazz
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sisters
LIES
This is a amazing and wonderful song. Elegant, moving and done with such quality.Terrific musicianship with focus on vocals and fine support on the instrumentation which is just there enough. Stellar work by Bob Pompei and
Anne Cozean who offer up some mind blowing magnificent vocals with their seriously wonderful harmonies
added to station 4/24/2009 4:30:18 PM
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Folk/Acoustic Rock/Americana
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Ravestar
AWAKE ALL NIGHT!
A solid rhythmic tune that captures you and takes you on a trip of sorts as you fly to other places.It has a pretty cool guitar hook riff after "time standing still",and "demons inside" and other places and it also has a nice lead thing here and there that is appealing. Great vocals going on, quite like the singing a lot as there is a hopeful longing and surreal quality to ravestars vox as he moves through the universe on his dreamy spacey tripping out improvisation during intermission. A long song. IF it ever got down to 3-4 short minutes or so it could do well on college radio , I rather like how you come around back to the title near the end of the song around the 4:17 mark in singing awake all night cant stop all the demons inside...good place to fade out. I think this could be a good college radio tune and has potential.....good hook and real fine lyrics, kinda a quasi industrial feel but with a lighter touch and alternative twist and a heart of folk pumping it . very good
added to station 4/25/2009 8:05:36 PM
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Pop Rock
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Richard Scotti
BROTHER JOHN
This is a gripping piece of work composed by Richard Scotti and who also provided the instrumentation He worked closely with the vocalist Rich Mendoza. Richard Scotti is a polished musician, performer and songwriter and he has given us a top drawer performance on this gem
I have listened thousands of songs , or perhaps tens upon multiple thousands and nearing 100000 listens over the years and this is right up there with some of the best written material I have heard. I am not just saying that to make Richard look like a god of music but this is a cool track! I have heard many good and excellent music makers -writers here at iac such as Steve Ison, Natalie Brown and many others and i have been fortunate to be around pro musicians I have performed with and played some great material. As well I have promoted many gifted artists and I have to admit this song and Richard is one who stands head and shoulders above many of them. I would say top ten here at IAC and top 40 of all I think are world class here at IAC those I have performed with and promoted
I am not saying the other artists are not talented, gifted or capable, but there is always that song that sparkles brightly and it is the song that is really more important then the musician. Classic style rock and roll that hearkens back to the 70's. great feel,. flow and strong lyrical content, well appointed instrumentation and just an overall well produced song. To top it off are the vocals of Rich Mendoza gives me a kinda a Trooper lead singer feel on this one ie RA MAGUIRE.....I dont know if anyone knows Trooper, but they did Bright White Sports Car
General Hand Grenade We're here for a good time not a long time and Raise a Little hell
anyways, Rich Mendoza has the classic 70's style vocal quality that is edgy and yet compelling and very listenable
I really liked the progression, the sting ,hook and bridge
just one hell of a incredible piece of work
added to station 4/3/2009 9:41:38 PM
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Classic rock
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sisters
GARDEN OF MY SOUL
Worthy to live @ MIT.message is compelling.nice work sisters
added to station 4/15/2009 2:44:17 PM
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Alternative
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sisters
THE BOOK OF ME
A nice piece of work. Wrote up a review at SMASH.....
way to go there you two, the sound and style reminds me of the Wilson sisters from HEART, what you all think about that !
You girls must be wonderfully thankful for all the help from those fine musicians who assisted you on this fine tune whoever they are. Great all round recording. real retro classic rock style.
Ok here is who were involved in this recording. WOW. one musician and singer I am definitely impressed................................Ethan Dorrance: Music & Mix....
Anne Cozean: Lyrics & Vocals.....
Ethan Dorrance plays guitar, bass, and drums. He offered this up, and it could not be denied.
added to station 3/12/2009 2:54:49 PM
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Rock
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Hugh Hamilton
Across The Universe
(hugo is the beatles incarnate. supreme master of the vibe)
A sweet and incredibly well performed and superbly produced cover of this classic work......
Hugh has given us back one of the missing puzzles of the many missing pieces from his artist page back, yahoo!. full review is at Voodoo Central, where I am a designated caretaker of the BlueVoodoo's station
added to station 1/16/2009 10:38:55 PM
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Lennon- and NASA-delic
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Lars Mars
Twenty Dollars
Twenty Dollars has to come here cause it is just too cool! a bouncing a jumping and a romping through the bars looking for love. what does it take these days. A car, a house, another man, the president of the USA. somebody help this man out! full review at Blues Music is Truth
added to station 3/20/2009 2:33:15 PM
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acoustic blues rock
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Steve Ison
Destination..
What a piece of work.......will indeed do a proper review and write up....I just see so much here that needs some love and attention and appreciaton..this is the way music should be.....it resonates passion and truth and hope . not contrived like so much music is today. This is real, and real good. It is so reflective....and done with a spirit of love and care thanks for sharing your talents a feel good song.....good one Steve
added to station 2/13/2009 5:35:52 AM
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60s tie dye rock
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denise cascione
Good Morning Heartache
A superb song that was originally made famous by one of the all time great jazz singers, Billie Holiday.......
Denise pulls this one off with such elegance and gives a heartfelt rendition in a song of loss and hurt, but as always there are answers, she tells you how at the end of the song
Full review at Cup of Joe...Well done Denise.....
added to station 1/26/2009 4:26:35 PM
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Jazz
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Nat Jay
Love When I Can
A special precious voice of love and song that begins meandering through your soul like a warm summer breeze telling a story, that is real, that is hopeful and wants to be understood. This is Music that sends a signal ,sends a message, sends a hopeful thought or two. just spending some time with me, sometimes with you, just a little bit of your time but then I like being who I am too you know. sometimes doing what I need to, trying to figure out things, like life, it is like that sometimes,like holding out a lit candle that flickers here and there in a dark room..casting some shadowy patterns ,just cant quite make out what they are, , they are always moving changing, as we all do,its hard to make out those things I need to do sometimes. sometimes in darkness hope seems lost, love is something to treat carefully ,so I be how I am , I break easy.........bryon
added to station 2/5/2009 3:41:53 PM
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Pop/Blues/Folk
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