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See the Music

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Artwork by Luisella Zuccotti

Deaf people are not only amazing visual artists (see above artwork), but musically inclined as well!  In American Universities, music-history classes often discuss influential blind musicians.  History is old, out of date, yet it is being written today. There are some very influential Deaf musicians, alive today, who have yet to be included in the textbooks.
Roughly 5 months ago, Greece had a revolutionary concert for both the Deaf and Hearing populations called ‘See the Music’.  As stated on the ‘seethemusic’ website: “Our goal with hosting this event is to bring together two superficially different worlds, since the only difference between them lies on the language they use.”  The phrase ‘linguistic minority’ is used to describe the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, illustrating the lack of popularity and fluency in Sign Language.  The concert was translated/ preformed in ASL as well as the Greek Sign Language (GSL).  This concert was free to enter and open to the public.
Artists including K.TBHA and Signmark both preformed at the event.

More info:
See the Music – on the web
K.BHTA on myspace

Music by K.BHTA

A Special thanks to K.BHTA for being the first Artist from Greece to be featured on freiomusic!

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DJ AMBISIE

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California’s own; AMBISIE

AMBISIE is an emerging electro powerhouse from Diamond Bar, California. This producer drops heavy bass with smooth, unique samples that will make your blood pump! Described as “Awesome uplifting sounds with such an electro feeling that will touch the hearts of everyone and dance the night away!”, AMBISIE is sure to bring down the house in any party, rage, rave environment. Influenced by KLAAS, BodyBangers, Avicii, KASKADE, and many others, it is safe to say that AMBISIE is on track to spin with the best of them all. Keep your ears open for AMBISIE on the big stages in the near future, because with sound this bumpin, the top is the only destination!

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DJ AMBISIE ELECTRO CRAZINESSS!!! by AMBISIE

AMBISIE is in the studio working on his newest production! Look for his latest releases including a colab with Mr. Contrast to be released soon! For the latest information and jams from AMBISIE, follow the links below!

AMBISIE on Soundcloud

AMBISIE on Facebook

AMBISIE’s Youtube Channel

Carlos Rada

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Carlos Rada: from Caracas, Venezuela

Carlos, a 36 year-old from Venezuela, started playing the keyboard at age 17.  After learning the keys, Carlos learned how to sing, play the guitar, laptop, and the cuatro. Carlos is inspired by artists such as:  BB King, Frank Sinatra, the Beatles, Tina Turner, and Simon Diaz.   have-a-listen!~)

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Los niños que perdieron la inocencia by Carlos Rada (El musico)

Carlos’s music varies, as is illustrated by his description of his music.  Carlos describes his music as: “Blues, House, Latin, Rock, and World.” This track was released within the last month and is exploring a different direction than other tracks released on soundcloud, the blues (possibly Latin Jazz mixed with rock drums?)… Listen for your self:

La Niebla Blues version Final 

More Info:

on twitter: @criverar

On SoundCloud: Carlos Rada el musico

Facebook: facebook.com/carlosradaelmusico

personal website: carlosradaelmusico.blogspot.com 

http://rockola.tubanda.com.ve/index.php?idTema=29

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Ash Graham

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Ash Graham from New Zealand!

 

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Singles by Ash Graham

Ash is a singer songwriter from the Kapiti Coast of New Zealand. He started playing guitar at 6 and songwriting at 11. Singing followed a few years later. Ash’s voice sounds far more mature than the look of his face. Ash is 17 years old and already making leaps towards his dream of exploring the world through his music.  His voice resembles Jason Mraz, Jackie Greene, Ben Harper, and John Butler.  This rising star has already been found by the local TV station (see youtube links below)

Although he has received some exposure in New Zealand, Ash has little international presence.  Thanks to the Internet, we can find amazing artists like Ash.  Ash is in a band called ‘The Avenue Eve’ and seems to be stirring up a fan base as we speak.  We, at FreioMusic, are very excited to feature Ash Graham because we know he is just getting started.  Keep up the great work Ash!  Stay tuned for more…

Ash was 3rd in the Play It Strange National Secondary Schools songwriting competition with his song Routine. It also reached the semi finals in the Teen section of the International Songwriting Competition.

www.ashgraham.co.nz

More on Ash Graham:
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/ashgrahammusic
ReverbNation: http://www.reverbnation.com/ashgrahammusic
Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/ash-graham/
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/ashgraham
Twitter: http://twitter.com/AshGrahamMusic
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ash.graham.music

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Chris Ilett

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Chris Ilett form Leicester, United Kingdom

Chris started playing music at the age of 12 and his thirst for music still isn’t quenched. Chris Illet’s tallent spans multiple instruments including guitar, vocals, bass, and a laptop.  His style: Rock.  His signiture: Vocals, which are comparable to the lead singer of Bush, Gavin Rossdale and Bob Dylan.  Bush is from London, coincidence?  I think Not.  Chris’s voice has a raspy weathered timbre. His distorted guitar solos tear through the backing instruments with clarity.  He discribes his sound as “Troubled, intense, [and] raw.” Sound appealing? Hear for yourself!

The Drive:

The Drive

Detroit City Wake Up:

Detroit City Wake – Chris ilett

More info and links to Chris Ilett

Chris is currently working on some solo projects on sound cloud.…

twitter: @chrisilett

skype: chris.ilett

website:  chrisilett.com

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Young Hamm Remix Champion

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How to be a Hip Hop Hit! 

Gucci Gucci ft Yung Hamm-Mr RaW-Still RaW

Young Hamm = Hip-HoP Hit from the West!

Young Hamm, with some help from Mr. RaW, laid it down smooth with some weezy inspired vocals, sick verses, slick choruses and a swag to match. Their approach, leave the instrumental as is, and follow the structure of the original song. Every chorus is slightly different, which shows an attention to detail, and development throughout the song. The lyrics are energized, driven, and of course creative.

“Lyrically a new drug like crack and Novocain.  When I drop you know I came a meateater,  but steezer, a beat eater.  I merk the track, I guess for me its easier” -Mr. RaW.   “Crush’n on Kreayshawn!” -Young Hamm

From a mixing/mastering standpoint, the vocals were nicely placed in the front of the mix with a subtle but helpful reverb + echo. How to be a Hip Hop Hit!  To all the musically inspired youth readers out there, take note~  Listen to Young Hamm’s new album.  My favorite track:  #8 Feel Me

Discover A Rising Artist! Listen to Young Hamm’s new album: Rope-A-Dope

Rope-A-Dope – A term popularized by Muhammad Ali who would let the opponent think they’ve won, and then unexpectedly lash out for the win. Rope-A-Dope.

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Rope-A-Dope by HAMMER AND CHAMPION

Download the Rope-A-Dope album and visit the website for more on Young Hamm & Champion

Young Hamm, a twenty-one year-old with a hold on his dreams and his eyes on the Billboard charts. Colorado, not known for rap, will be happy to have Young Hamm on the frontline. The Rope-A-Dope album has left CO fans wanting more. Hammer’s ever evolving stash of lyrical goodness doesn’t just sound good to the ears, but gets a message across, forcing listeners to think deeper. Young Hamm speaks for his generation and knows what people want to hear, REAL music. Rap with a purpose.

Collaborations include:
Champion, Mr.RaW, The Offense, K.O., & Rawdy

More Info + Links: 

Check out the Facebook Fan Page
Website
Facebook
Twitter:  Follow @GoingHamm
SoundcloudContact Hammer at young.hammer@gmail.com

Young Hamm, previously on Freio Music: 1,   2,   3,   4

A Special thanks to Will S, for helping organize, promote, and successfully launch this remix contest! Thanks buddy~

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FreioMusic’s 1st Remix Contest!

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voting ends Monday…

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Meet the Remix Artists:

4ESH!  USA- Miami, Florida
Gucci Gucci (4ESH!’s Dubstep FreioRemix)

Names: Alejandro Diaz, Javier Lopez

Style and Influences: 

“4ESH! started when myself (Alejandro Diaz “DT0X”) and my long time high school friend (Javier Lopez “Avilo”) decided to collab and create music. I started when I was 17 and now we are 23 and 25. We love creating all genres of electronic music but prefer electro house. We have too many influences both in our genre and outside said genre to name. We have a nice following here in Miami but want to expand our horizon.”

Links: 4ESH On Facebook

On Freio:  Click here

Young Hamm:  USA- Denver, Colorado
Gucci Gucci ft Yung Hamm-Mr RaW-Still RaW

Name: Kenneth Henderson

Collaboration with:  Mr.RaW

Style and Influences: 

“I started writing music at the age of 13 and recorded my first song on my 14th birthday. I remember that day like it was just yesterday, I rapped over Nas, Lil Wayne, and Cassidy instrumentals. Since a young age i had always loved music and had that feeling that not only could i create music, but i could be good if not great at it. If i had to make a Top 5 MC list it would be 2pac,Nas,Andre 3000,Lauryn Hill and Common, No specific order. These are the MC’s who inspired me the most, but i studied so many more if not everyone before me. I love what the young/new up and coming artist are doing for the game (J.Cole, Kendrick Lamar, K.R.I.T.,Curren$y, Wale) and i think that its up to US to bring it back to what people grew to love. With my music i try to be unique and not just chase after the next hit song. I push hard to make music that I want to make first, then make sure it is something real and easy to relate to. I love to make people think and broaden their imagination while listening to my music, rather it be just a lyric that might go over your head or a whole song concept that makes you want to dig deeper. My main goals with my music are just to be heard and make a person feel emotions while listening,even angry. If i know i can make a person upset and piss them off with my music, then i know its possible to make them smile, then laugh, cry then ultimately go out and search for their biological parents or something. The last but first thing that i do it for is my city, DENVER. There is so much unheard talent out here it kills me to listen to ‘local’ artist. I have always said i dont care if im the first through the door, the last, or the most famous. I will be satisfied knowing that i played a role in opening the door for this ‘Denver Renaissance Movement’. I know everyone cant be the star, If im not a Martin Luther King, what’s wrong with being W.E.B. DuBois?

Want to hear more from me, Check out www.hammerandchampion.com or follow me on twitter.com @goinghamm
Dare2Be; different, great, crazy….you name it.
Peace”

Links:
www.hammerandchampion.com
www.twitter.com/goinghamm
soundcloud.com/hammer-and-champion

Previously On FreioMusic: 1,  2,   3

Clodewerks:  USA- Portland, Oregon
Gucci Gucci (Clodewerks Meowmix)

Name: Kyle Linneman

Style and Influences: 

“I’ve been producing music for about six years, four of which were while studying Music Technology at the University of Oregon. I grew up listening to groups like the Chemical Brothers, Basement Jaxx, Fatboy Slim, and Mr. Oizo, but since school I have found a deep appreciation for people like Stockhausen, Cage, and Applebaum. I mix in all of that together with my trumpet, and that makes Clodewerks.”

Links:   www.clodewerks.com

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PeAnuT:  USA- Los Angeles, California
Gucci Gucci (peanut)

Name: Pat Jackman

Style and Influences: 

“Pretty Lights, Bassnectar, and Sound Tribe. Started music a year and a half ago, trying to weave mo town/soul to original electronic beats with also every genre having some influence and voice in each song.”

Links:  soundcloud.com/peanut-3

Previously featured on FreioMusic:  1, 2, 3

Cloud Crowd:  USA- Colorado Springs, Colorado
Crowd Cloud – One big room

Name:  Jemar Mitchell

Style and Influences: 

“We are a music group consisting of 3 artists and 3 producers/mixing and mastering engineers. we all started together when we were about 14 years old.”

Links:  soundcloud.com/cloud-crowd

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The Album Leaf + Sister Crayon – Doug Fir Lounge

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Intimate venues are hard to come by. A venue in which you feel some odd close connection to the artist. The Doug Fir Lounge in Portland, Oregon embodies this warm vibe while still upholding its ultra hip reputation. In one word the lounge could be defined as ‘swanky’. Dim lights created a mellow mood, but the vivid neon accents kept the room alive and rocking. The show? The Album Leaf with opener, Sister Crayon. Although the crowd consisted of mostly plaid shirts, facial hair, and glasses (aka the Portland hipster) the show was charged with unimaginable musical talent. Terra Lopez, the lead singer of Sister Crayon, began as a solo act with only a classical guitar and a loop pedal to create the dream-like impression her music leaves. With the addition of Dani Fernandez and Jeffrey LaTour the band united under a new holistic melding of sound.A sound that is beautiful, deep, and full. On stage, Sister Crayon comes to life and is incredible to watch despite the calmness of their music. You can see the passion behind it. Following, The Album Leaf brought a new presence to the stage. The stunning video display and LED vertical lights making shadows on the huge Fir beams beautifully paralleled the mostly instrumental melodies of the band. Their talents displayed an awesome attention to detail and knowledge of sound. The Album Leaf, Sister Crayon + The Doug Fir Lounge = One rad show. I would highly suggest putting on your ‘hippest’ outfit and making your way to a show in the basement of the Doug Fir. Best venue I’ve been to in Portland hands down.
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Madhushree Bhattacharya from India

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Madhushree from Mumbai, India

FreioMusic is pleased to have the opportunity to feature such a rising star. Madhushree has become a well known playback singer in the Hindi film industry and quickly gaining a name for herself as a spectacular vocalist all around the world. Her bio tells the story well.  “In the short span of just a few years, Madhushree has risen rapidly to become one of the leading playback singers in the Hindi film industry. She has lent her honeyed voice to almost all the leading actresses of today, including Aishwarya Bachchan, Rani Mukherjee, Preity Zinta and Katrina Kaif among several others.” – madhushree.com (biography)

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“It was Oscar winner A.R. Rahman who brought her into the limelight with his unforgettable composition, ‘Kabhi neem neem kabhi shahad shahad…’ in Mani Ratnam’s film ‘Yuva’. This song gave Madhushree the kind of recognition which every singer dreams of. Besides becoming one of the most popular songs of that year, it also got her the coveted Sony Stardust Award for the Best Female Playback Singing Sensation. The same song also got her nominated in all the major film awards… After that, there was no looking back for Madhushree.

Once again, it was A. R. Rahman who introduced Madhushree to the Tamil film industry. Thanks to her formidable vocal skills, she made her mark there too, singing not only Tamil, but also Telugu and Kannada songs. Top music directors of the south like Vidya Sagar, Harish Jairaj, Yuvan Shankar, D Imaan, Kartik Raja, Deena, Deva, J Prakash and many others used her musical prowess to its full potential. Expectedly, all Tamil and Telugu songs ranging from Vaaji Vaaji from Sivaji-The Boss to Marudhaani became huge hits in the south.

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With her stunning live performances at the World Tour with her mentor A R Rahman, Madhushree created a sensation, enthralling audiences in USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai and back home in India. Her most remarkable performance was at the Hollywood Bowl in L.A., organized by The Philharmonic Orchestra of L.A.

…A gold medalist in Indian classical music, Madhushree is an accomplished exponent of the khayal and thumri, two of the most difficult forms of music. Her recent thumri album ‘Lagi Lagan’, composed by Robby Badal, stood at the top of the chart for seven weeks on Radio Mirchi.” Madhushree also proved her skills as a mentor and co-singer with Sachin Tyagi in the musical reality show ‘Jhoom India’, in which they bagged the first prize. In another reality show, ‘The Performer’, Madhushree joined music directors Ravindra Jain and Shravan Rathod as a judge.

From the overwhelming audience response to her band ‘Magic M’ all over the globe, it is clearly evident that Madhushree is now a name to reckon with in the music world.
Some of her super hit songs include:

‘Yaar Mila Tha’ – Blue,
‘Tum bin bataye..’ – Rang De Basanti,
‘In Lamhon Ke’ – Jodhaa Akhbar,
‘Hum Hain Iss pal yahan..’ – Kisna,
‘Kabhi neem neem..’ – Yuva,
‘Naina milayke..’ – Saathiya,
‘Mahi ve..’ – Kal Ho Na Ho,
’Tumhe aaj maine jo dekha..’ – Kuchh Naa Kaho,
‘Tum mujhe bas yuhi..’ – Aetbaar,
‘Pal pal hai bhari..’ – Swades,
‘Vaaji vaaji..’ – Shivaji The Boss
” – http://www.madhushree.com/ (biography)

Madhushree is well connected and networked. Her talent is undoubted, and we imagine Madhushree will continue to impress audiences across the globe for some time to come. Truly a rising star!

For more info (see links below):

Madhushree.com

Youtube:   http://www.youtube.com/user/artistmadhushree?feature=mhum

Reverb Nation:  http://www.reverbnation.com/page_object/page_object_press/artist_1699066

Twitter: @madhushrie


Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/madhushree

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Ashelyn Summers

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Ashelyn Contributed Music here: “freioMusic Underground“

Ashelyn Summers

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Ashelyn Summers is a talented and rising artist from Irvine (a city in Orange County) California.  She has a voice compairable to the extraordinary female vocalist in Evanescence,  Amy Lee.  Ashelyn is young, inspired, and keen to
 social networking strategy.  “I started releasing each track from my debut
 album “Key To My Heart” as a single starting in June 2010. The album itself was released on May 21, 2011.  She has room to grow, and many places to show!  Ashelyn teams up with studio musicians to make her tracks (See Below).  With one step left, and another step in the right direction, Ashelyn will be on her way to the big stages.

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Now or Never (Instrumental) by ashelynsummers

“I use session musicians for the recordings, so it varies a bit by track. I list the credits for each song on my website These are the regulars:

1) Jennifer Takahashi – piano
2) Jervy Hou – piano
3) Hiro Goto – violin, viola
4) Irina Chirkova – cello
5) Dave Stone – double bass
6) Mick Taras – guitar
7) Drew Allsbrook – bass guitar
8) John Ferraro – drums

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I asked Ashelyn what inspires her. She replied, “I am classically trained vocally, and much of my songwriting is inspired by composers such as Nobuo Uematsu and Sergei Rachmaninov. I like to incorporate classical techniques into my songs, and I seek to always use real instruments, as a digital counterpart can never fully recreate the nuanced timbre of a live cello, piano, etc. I believe there is great beauty in the complexity of classical compositions, and I hope to one day be able to emulate them more completely.” Well said! *Ashelyn, you are going somewhere! Where ever your music travels, take the us with you. Stay Tuned!*

More Info:

 http://ashelynsummers.com

http://soundcloud.com/ashelynsummers

On twitter @ashelynsummers

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