Good Friday afternoon, I know it has been a while since the last post, but I'm here now. I have a request from a Jazz artist that some of you may remember Phil Klein ( @philmobet ) I added all of his song collection to The GSOTD post and playlist last summer. Well, Mr. Klein has a brand new single out called Moonlight and Grace this single also features two other musicians that Mr. Phil Klein mentioned. I will also be adding two more brand-new songs that came out earlier this year. Have a great Friday, and a great weekend. Enjoy the music.
Orchestra//Instrumental: Moonlight and Grace (feat Elizabeth Vandervennet & Itaiguara Brandao) by Phil Klein. Moonlight and Grace (Orchestrated Version) (Single) If you are a fan of music for films, Moonlight and Grace, will be right up your alley. Featuring the Oakland Symphony’s, Elizabeth Vandervennet on cello and Brazilian great, Itaiguara Brandao on acoustic guitar, they will take you on a soaring and uplifting magical journey on Phil’s latest. A little background about Elizabeth Vandervennet, Beth Vandervennet’s formative years were spent in Michigan. Beth began her cello studies many moons ago at the ripe old age of 10, simply because she was drawn to the fact that nobody else in the strings class dared to select the large behemoth of a cello—it was also convenient that her home was a stone’s throw from the public elementary school. I will also add some background information on Itaiguara Brandao, Itaiguara Mariano Brandão is a New York City-based recording artist and bassist. A native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Brandão has toured internationally and recorded extensively with a wide range of Latin and World Music artists such as: Dianne Reeves, Ivan Lins, Marcos Valle, Toquinho, Carlos Lyra, Roberto Menescal, Leny Andrade, Joyce, Paulo Braga, Randy Brecker, Dom Salvador, Paquito D'Rivera, Claudio Roditi, Robin Eubanks, Jovino Santos-Neto, Emílio Santiago, Elba Ramalho, Guilherme Arantes, Romero Lubambo, Léo Gandelman among many others. He has recorded on major labels such as Sony BMG as well as on numerous independent labels. Brandão has been one of the most sought-after Brazilian bassists in the Northeast and freelance musicians in the United States, having completed nearly 6,500 performances in the past 25 years.
Pop//EDM: Green Green Grass (Sam Feldt Remix) (Single) by George Ezra. Green Green Grass (Sam Feldt Remix) (Single) DJ, producer, entrepreneur, and sustainability pioneer Sam Feldt has established himself as one of the most sought-after electronic artists of recent times. Building his career around distinctly feel-good sound, Sam already has a double album and a multitude of top-selling releases under his belt. The platinum-selling DJ and producer have proven himself to be an entrepreneur at heart, with his own platform Fangage – meant for artists to connect with their fans better – and the launch of his own record label Heartfeldt Records in 2020. (Courtesy of www.genius.com/artists/Sam-feldt) On 12 February 2018, Ezra released the first episode of his podcast George Ezra & Friends, a show that typically ranges from 45 minutes to an hour and a half during which he talks to other artists. The series began with guest Ed Sheeran on 12 February 2018. Ezra's inspiration for the podcast was listening to other podcasts featuring "comedians chatting with other comedians".
Folk//Pop: Lighthouse by Birdy. Lighthouse This is what Birdy said about her song Lighthouse, "At first I was worried that this song might be cheesy because it’s so sweet. I had originally played it for piano, and when I changed it slightly on guitar, I fell in love with it. It’s about that invisible tie you have with someone you’ve been with for a long time. How sometimes you can just feel when they’re feeling a certain way and when they need help."
Have a great weekend, take care, and stay safe.
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