ROOTS open Air

So Moro, Rianne and Kofi performed their songs for the very first time on a nice festival called ROOTS open air. The vibe was good. The show was good. But it was also a good opportunity to critically look at their performance. Over here we say: "het kan altijd beter" which means you can always improve your stuff. So that's what we are working on now. Improving the show.

Konichiwa Bitches!!! (I LIKE!)

Don't know how to upload this you tube video, but check it out! It's quite appropriate for our fabulous trip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0CvysYjubU

Robyn S - Konichiwa Bitches

Japan info

For the Dutch crew:
Since I'm planning to stay a while longer on my own I'm looking into Japan. I'll post some things I find interesting.

here is one
It has all kinds of info from religion, language, travelling etc. Don't know if the festival is mentioned...

Here's another one
japan Reference[dot]com

And another one
Reasonably priced hotel chain

Random rantings: School!

That's the mode that I'm in right now.

I'm preparing tests for the kids, end of the year you know.

Why tell you?

Why not?

Even if it's just express how much I yearn for the end of the year!!!!

Ricardo

1st time for everything...

Well, well, well, ...my first 'Konnichiwa-blogpost' ever!!! Today, also my very first root-canal-treatment...no no, not me in that horrific chair, I am just the assistant, but felt sick for the poor guy who was sitting in that chair, choking on the chlorine treatment to desinfect the area which went terribly wrong. By the way, being a dentist-assistant is also very new for me...

ANYWAYS, ...Japan, also a very new thing for me, never have been to Japan before, so to be invited to perform there is absolutely crazy! I hope it's a start of many more invitations to whatever country... the definition of an international superstar sounds pretty attracting to me,lol!!!No, seriously, I mean it!

So, to be able to actually deserve to act like one, we are now rehearsing our new tracks, according to the setlist which has been made, and trying to create a SUPA DUPA DUPA FLY SHOW...to convince everyone in Japan and hopefully the world. Aaahhh, what the heck, you gotta dream big, cuz when it happens, it's gonna happen real quick!!!

For all,

Gina

Bounce

I've probably told everybody I know who's into making music about watching "Fade to Black", the documentary about Jay-Z making the Black Album. Check out this clip. It features two really really REALLY big artists making fun of eachothers work and eventually making a hit. Also notice that the beats Jay rejects are used by Brandy and Ludacris only AFTER Jay had a peak.

Envy

So during our Springfestival Gina & Ricardo performed this song. If you ask me, this is a nice display of natural talent. Look at how easy they make things look! It makes me want to be a singer. It also makes me realize I haven't a chance to compete. And I don't have the looks either :) Enjoy!

I "glow", you "glew", we "glewed"?

Let's take a minute (off of that mullet-snoring daddy-kanye discussion) to check out this video. This is Michael aka Kofi performing at our Springfestival. He dedicated this song to our lovely intern Natasha who, of course, glowed during the performance. Heck, even I glowed!

A well spend weekend

Good morning World!
I hosted the IJazz festival this weekend with high lights like Kyteman's Hiphop Orchestra, The All Star Jazz Crusaders, het Jazz Orkest van het Concertgebouw ft Oleta Adams, Jose James.
My feet hurt and knees feel numb from walking around the NDSM terrain.

Some randum rantings:

Today is my birthday so I'll make it something special.
I want to extend my stay in Japan for at least ten days. The chance of me ever going East again is nil.
I'll start an Anti Mullet Organization called ROADKILL if this fad doesn't end soon.

Peaches

Mullets

Yes, Ricardo. Kanye is growing a mullet. And that's cool. Matter of fact, mullets are not just the trademarks of rednecks any more. When worn with swagger, mullets are pretty darn fashionable, as illustrated by this feller below :)Yes, this was me couple o years ago. There you have it. Living proof. Matter of fact, I'm growing one right now. No thanks, Kanye.

Good night World

Night night Thomas

Kanye the artist, paint by numbers!!

And especially for all you Kanye fishstick-eating-painting-by-numbers-hit-scoring lovers:

Good day World

Don't get too excited about three posts in a row from yours truly. It usually is like this and then... silence! So enjoy while it is in print.
I went swimming this morning with my daughter (something I can recommend to all young fathers, hint, nudge, hint Thomas!!) And today was a special day cause it was picture day. So we took a picture which I will post when we get them. (here is an old one) Afterwards we stayed in the pool for another half hour and my daughter, to my surprise, was all into swimming under water. Usually she complains that her eyes get teary from this but now she was doin it all by herself.
Afterwards I fixed my bike. I have a little problem that is momentarily fixed but the proper solution is a new fuel tap.
Now I'll have to think of something to buy for my wife cause it's her birthday tomorrow. No clue what to get after so many years together. I always run out of ideas while she steps her game up each year.

I'm audi 5000

Too Tall

Quickly before I go to sleep

I was tripping on an old song by Kirk Franklin live. Dude got some crazy vocal arrangements.
peep


Good Night World

Too Tall

And so it begins...

Thomas is making a fool out of me... But that's ok, he's a father now so I'll give him some room for his rantings since he's coping with being a father. (have you tasted the breast milk yet?)
What have we been up to you ask? Preparing for the festival ofcourse and as it seems it comes with its hurdles. But that's all in the game right?
"I've been around the world and ai ai ai..." It will be my first trip to the East so I'm very excited. I've got friends who have been several times so they'll fill me in for as far as possible. I'm full of expectations but ready to board with an open mind.
Maybe if I tell you a little bit about myself: I'm one of those people that work at Nowhere and before that I worked for the radio doing a hiphop show, performing live with some other acts, acting as a workshop master and helping young talent in the studio. I still have my beat set up in the attic and once in a while I'll bang out some rhythms. Don't ask me for no myspace or whatever cause there ain't one [period]
I'll try to make my messages interesting by adding some thing things like this
One of my favorites, goosebump vocal production.

So far I guess,

To all my people all around the world hold tight, we're coming through!!

Too Tall signing off

Song from kanye

Ehhhmmm about that song Too Tall didn't know from Kanye....i didn't know that one either!!Does that make me old??? ;)

Things I like

I like: Ryan Leslie. I've watched these video's over 100 times. They still inspire. Check this out.

I Know What You Like! from Ryan Leslie on Vimeo.

We were talking about this song yesterday. TooTall reminded us our delegation consists of 3 (musical) generations. He kind of meant that he was too old to know about this one. Doesn't matter daddy. Check this one:


I like this song. And I know people are hating on this. But I like it. And I'm wondering how Lady Gaga does in Japan?


So ok. TooTall. Take a minute out to post some stuff. Whatever you like.