"I Wanna Be David Cassidy," New Tribute Song to Late Music Icon, Is Released

"I Wanna Be David Cassidy" by Ken Sharp, a new tribute song to the late ‘70s music and television icon, has just been released as a digital single with a limited-edition vinyl 7-inch 45 RPM single also in the works.

"I've been a major fan of David Cassidy and The Partridge Family for 47 years and was so rocked and saddened by David's sudden and tragic passing, I felt I needed to do something more than mourning his passing to honor his memory and what he meant to me. And then it came to me, write a song…While the girls wanted to be with David Cassidy, I wanted to be like him and ‘I Wanna Be David Cassidy' captures my long-standing admiration for his enduring artistry."

Penned and performed by Ken Sharp, an L.A. based singer/songwriter with four acclaimed albums to his credit, the song was written on the day Cassidy passed away and was recorded over two marathon sessions at Reseda Ranch Studios in Reseda, CA and The Manor in Toluca Lake, CA. Produced by Ken Sharp and Fernando Perdomo (Dave Kerzner/Jakob Dylan/Linda Perhacs), the song features musical backing by Sharp, Perdomo and Rob Bonfiglio (Wanderlust/Wilson Philips).

"I Wanna Be David Cassidy" premiered worldwide on renowned DJ Rodney Bingenheimer's radio show on Sirius XM's "Underground Garage" on November 26, 2017, the day after it was finished.

Sharp forged a friendship with Cassidy through the years, working with the artist on his 2007 autobiography, Could It Be Forever?: My Story, and co-penning liner notes for various Partridge Family releases, The Partridge Family Album, Up To Date, Sound Magazine and Shopping Bag, as well as contributing liner notes and interviews for Come On Get Happy: The Very Best of The Partridge Family. More recently, Ken and his band opened a show for David Cassidy in February 2017 at The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CA, which was one of the last shows Cassidy ever performed.

Ken Sharp's latest album, 2015's New Mourning, landed on numerous best albums of 2015 lists and earned raves in The Huffington Post, American Songwriter, Music Connection, Goldmine, New Depression and more.

Jetfighter Records and Sofa King Vinyl have partnered to release a limited 7-inch 45 RPM single of "I Wanna Be David Cassidy" b/w "Let's Be Friends." 100 copies need to be reserved for this pressing to happen. The release will be mastered for vinyl from the original 24-bit mixes and all who pre-order will get a download of both songs. https://qrates.com/artists/SofaKingVinyl/items/14834

All proceeds from the single will be channeled to David's charity of choice, The Alzheimer's Association (https://www.alz.org).

Credits:
Ken Sharp: lead and background vocals, 12-string electric guitar, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, piano, bell tree, handclaps
Fernando Perdomo: drums, bass, electric guitar, handclaps, tambourine
Rob Bonfiglio: harpsichord, background vocals
Recorded at Reseda Ranch Studios, Reseda, CA and The Manor, Toluca Lake, CA
Produced by Ken Sharp and Fernando Perdomo
Cover Art by John Sellards

Related Links:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-wanna-be-david-cassidy-single/1317645842
https://kensharp.bandcamp.com/track/i-wanna-be-david-cassidy-2
https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Ken_Sharp_I_Wanna_Be_David_Cassidy?id=Bdvbbqssn7ag3gtyaqvwg37demu
https://qrates.com/artists/SofaKingVinyl/items/14834

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Ken Sharp
Official website: http://ken-sharp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KenSharpMusic/
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iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/author/ken-sharp/id261310426
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Bandcamp: https://kensharp.bandcamp.com

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Hybrid Studios Now Offering Online Disklavier Services

Orange County recording studios and soundstage, Hybrid Studios, is now offering online services to convert MIDI files to high quality piano tracks. Music professionals are invited to send their MIDI files to Hybrid to be recorded on the world famous Yamaha C7 Conservatory grand piano in the studio's renowned live room and choose any signal path & stereo pair of microphones from Hybrid Studios' equipment list to be used in the process. Lush sounding tracks are then recorded using Disklavier technology on the famed grand piano and sent back with very little turnaround time.

"The Yamaha C7 sounds absolutely beautiful in our live room," said Hybrid Studios Lead Engineer Josh Brooks, "Normally you'd have to book a high end studio, hire a session pianist, and run through quite a bit of time and money to achieve results that sound this pure. The new Disklavier services we're offering are a really cool option for artists and music professionals worldwide to achieve top end results without the hassle. There are a ton of excellent routing and mic options at the studio as well; everyone is going to be thrilled when they hear their MIDI tracks playing back as real piano."

Hybrid Studio's C7 Conservatory grand piano is owned by Grammy-winning Producer Tom Brooks (The Alan Parsons Project, Chance the Rapper, Brian May) who uses Hybrid Studios in Santa Ana as his main base of operation for music production services.

Along with online mastering and MIDI to piano conversion, Hybrid Studios will be looking to add more online services to consumers worldwide in 2018. MIDI to piano conversion is being offered through the studio at a rate of $200 for the first song processed, and additional songs cost $150 for processing. For more information on Hybrid's MIDI to piano conversion services, please visit https://www.hybridstudiosca.com/midi-to-piano/.

About Hybrid Studios
Hybrid Studios is a fully integrated multimedia production facility in Orange County, CA. Not only does Hybrid feature a state-of-the-art analog & digital recording studio; it also boasts a massive sound stage, including a pre-lit cyclorama. Equipped with the best gear and an experienced staff, Hybrid provides a variety of products and services to clients across the creative spectrum from recording, mixing and mastering to video and photography.

For more information on Hybrid Studios, please visit https://www.hybridstudiosca.com/

Source: http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=201225

Music Videos By The Hip Hop Duo Conceptz Are Seen On National Television Via Bongo Boy TV

Hej America!
A couple of days ago my friends at Bongo Boy asked me to take a look at some new music videos by a group called Conceptz. I love music videos and I thought to myself this should be cool. You see kids, I remember before Rock and Roll had pictures, then when I was 16 MTV changed the world. So with visions of MTV, back when they actually played music, in my head I turn my attention Conceptz:

Video one: The Band by CONCEPTZ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDoDk8LKCS4
Firstly, I must say these guys crack me up. I really dig their sense of humor especially at then when they all take off their wigs that are meant to make them look like the member dubbed 'the Star'. Secondly and perhaps more importantly, this is a GOOD band. I dig their rapping ability, but what really blew me away was the vocal harmonies. This takes me back to my youth listening to old Motown. The fact that they are a live band and use actual instruments and groove like the old Temptations.

Video two: BREAK IT DOWN! by CONCEPTZ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vE_af0W_i-E
Man, I really like these guys. This video is all about the dreaded Day Job that all musicians have to do until they are fortunate enough to make enough doing what they love. I really got a kick out of they lyrics that mock Gordon Ramsay. The video made me laugh, but also made me smile and think "Hang in there guys!" As my 94 year old Dad would say "You've got moxie."

Video three: BACKWARDS by CONCEPTZ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrPsammIOq8
I like this video. These guys can really sing, I mean really sing well. The entire video is the same story told by a million bands. Making money playing music is very difficult. All I can say is I know how you feel guys. I once went to get paid after a show and the promoter said he had spent all the money buying food to sell during the show. Yeah, like Punks ever thought "You know this band is tearing it up, but right now I want a hot dog." The bottom line is we were 'paid' with, literally, cases and cases of hot dogs. All I can say guys is that you have fantastic voices and hang in there, I would buy a ticket to your show.

Video four: GRIND MODE by CONCEPTZ ft. Styles P
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zmPcruVxuk
I must applaud this group! The absolutely have a very strong work ethic. They call it Grind Time, I always thought of it as 'Going to work', but it is the same thing. Practicing, promoting, trying to get people to come to your shows, putting up with the BS from people who see you as a way to make money. It can, and does, wear down many talented people. There are two parts of this song that I really like: The man mentions putting himself second and the music first. Bingo! It has to be about the music or the rest will simply suck. It doesn't even matter what kind of music it is. From YoY o Ma who blew away the world of classical to Metallica who is one of the most amazing metal bands ever, the principle is the same: It is about the music! Secondly, I like the line when he talks about people who think carrying a gun is dangerous when making a rhyme is like having a bomb. The pen is mightier than the sword. Anyone can point and pull a trigger, but it takes intelligence to communicate effectively. CONCEPTZ are some very effective communicators who now have a fan living in the Rocky Mountains.

Don't take my word for it. Check out their videos for yourself. I am sure you will be impressed. I was.

The Grouch
Artist Page: https://bongoboyrecords.com/conceptz/
National Television Broadcast and Distribution In Asia

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For Folk's Sake Premieres Katie Garibaldi's 'Unhappy Holiday' Honky Tonk Music Video

Folk and country music magazine For Folk's Sake premieres Katie Garibaldi's new official music video "Unhappy Holiday"!

The video was shot in Nashville, TN and doesn't disappoint to deliver the full gamut of emotions that the holidays can conjure.

"...Despite her bay city slicker roots, Garibaldi holds down the folk fort impressively well with this swinging, retro roots scorcher. And as many western classics go, this newfound take on the style from the songstress reminds us that it’s all not candy canes and saccharine come Christmastime..." (http://www.forfolkssake.com)

Read the entire review and watch the colorful and holiday-festive honky tonk video, directed by Nashville's own Anna Haas, at http://www.forfolkssake.com/news/36442/premiere-katie-garibaldi-unhappy-holiday

Singer/songwriter and guitar player Katie Garibaldi's new release, Home Sweet Christmas, is an album of all original holiday-inspired and faith-based songs that embrace Garibaldi’s operatic vocal prowess and soulful folky affection, but also branch out into traditional country and gospel atmosphere. The album includes one traditional Christmas classic, "Silent Night," with the rendition featuring an orchestral arrangement. With twelve festive and bright songs, Home Sweet Christmas is sure to stir up the spirit of the season and even give listeners tunes worth listening to all year round.

Home Sweet Christmas is now available at
http://www.katiegaribaldi.com and on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Spotify, Bandcamp, and CD Baby.

Follow Katie Garibaldi on her social networks at http://www.facebook.com/katiegaribaldimusic,
http://www.instagram.com/katiegaribaldi,
http://www.youtube.com/katiegaribaldi

Source: http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=201444

For Folk's Sake Premieres Katie Garibaldi's 'Unhappy Holiday' Honky Tonk Music Video

Folk and country music magazine For Folk's Sake premieres Katie Garibaldi's new official music video "Unhappy Holiday"!

The video was shot in Nashville, TN and doesn't disappoint to deliver the full gamut of emotions that the holidays can conjure.

"...Despite her bay city slicker roots, Garibaldi holds down the folk fort impressively well with this swinging, retro roots scorcher. And as many western classics go, this newfound take on the style from the songstress reminds us that it’s all not candy canes and saccharine come Christmastime..." (http://www.forfolkssake.com)

Read the entire review and watch the colorful and holiday-festive honky tonk video, directed by Nashville's own Anna Haas, at http://www.forfolkssake.com/news/36442/premiere-katie-garibaldi-unhappy-holiday

Singer/songwriter and guitar player Katie Garibaldi's new release, Home Sweet Christmas, is an album of all original holiday-inspired and faith-based songs that embrace Garibaldi’s operatic vocal prowess and soulful folky affection, but also branch out into traditional country and gospel atmosphere. The album includes one traditional Christmas classic, "Silent Night," with the rendition featuring an orchestral arrangement. With twelve festive and bright songs, Home Sweet Christmas is sure to stir up the spirit of the season and even give listeners tunes worth listening to all year round.

Home Sweet Christmas is now available at
http://www.katiegaribaldi.com and on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Spotify, Bandcamp, and CD Baby.

Follow Katie Garibaldi on her social networks at http://www.facebook.com/katiegaribaldimusic,
http://www.instagram.com/katiegaribaldi,
http://www.youtube.com/katiegaribaldi

Source: http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=201444

A True Life Touching Song Wins Top Honors In The 22nd Annual USA Songwriting Competition

Priscilla Renea Hairston of Los Angeles, California has won the Overall Grand Prize and First Prize in the Pop category in the 22nd Annual USA Songwriting Competition with her song "Family Tree" along with songwriters Boots Ottstad and Ben Burgess. This is her first win in any Songwriting Competition. Her winning song "Family Tree" is a touching mid-tempo song based on a true story on Priscilla's turbulent early life.

Priscilla was signed to Capitol Records in 2009. She is also a professional songwriter, her songs she has written reads like who-who's in Pop music. Her songs were recorded by Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Fifth Harmony, Demi Lovato, Rihanna, Madonna, Selena Gomez and Chris Brown. Several of her songs have hit the Billboard Hot 100 Charts.

Her hits she wrote include co-writing the song "Timber", recorded by Pitbull, the song hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 2013, certified six times Platinum, making it the biggest hit she has co-written so far in her career.

She wrote the recent hit song "Love So Soft", recorded by Kelly Clarkson, along with other songwriters Maureen "Mozella" McDonald and Jesse Shatkin. The song hit # 47 on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts.

She wrote the hit song "Worth It", recorded by Fifth Harmony, along with other professional songwriters Mikkel S. Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen and Ori Kaplan, the song hit #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts, and #4 on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 Charts in 2015. That song has been certified Triple Platinum.

She wrote the hit song "California King Bed" recorded by Pop superstar Rihanna, along with other professional songwriters Andrew Harr, Jermaine Jackson and Alex Delicata. The song hit #37 on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts in 2010.

She wrote "Infinity", recorded by Pop superstar Mariah Carey, along with other songwriters Eric Hudson, Taylor Parks and Ilsey Juber. The song hit #82 on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts in 2015.

She wrote "Somethin' Bad", recorded by Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood, along with songwriters Chris DeStefano and Brett James. The song hit #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts in 2014.

She wrote and performed as a vocalist on "John Doe", recorded by hip hop recording artist B.o.B, the song hit #69 on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts.


The Overall Second Prize went to Folk songwriters Hope Schneir and Justin Schneir of Camarillo, CA with their song "Lay You Down".

The Overall Third Prize went to Aubrey Logan of Bellevue, WA with her song "Pity Party". She is the only songwriter not having any co-writers of all the top three winning songs.

NOTABLE WINS
Other notable wins include Wouter Kellerman, Mauritz Lotz, Ratshepe Makhene, David Klassen and Steve Marshall of Johannesburg, South Africa, who won the First Prize in the Instrumental category with their song "Soweto Travels".

Seb Byford and Naked Six of North Yorkshire, UK, won First Prize in the Rock/Alternative category with "Heart Brake". Seb is the son of Biff Byford, lead singer of Hit heavy metal band Saxon.

The complete list of winners can be seen at:
http://www.songwriting.net/winners


ABOUT USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION
USA Songwriting Competition has a long history of having winners getting recording and publishing contracts, have their songs placed on the charts as well as having their songs placed on film and television. 2013 winner American Authors were signed to Island Records, and hit #1 on the Billboard Charts and went Double Platinum.

2015's winning song "Are You Ready" by Distant Cousins was featured on the final season of American Idol as well as the Box office hit motion picture 'This Is Where I Leave You', starring Jason Bateman and Tina Fey. This is the third consecutive year that the top winner has a song placed in a box office hit movie.

2014's winning song by Justine and Kerris Dorsey was featured in the box office hit movie "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" starring Steve Carell and Jennifer Garner. The 2013 winning song by American Authors "Believer" was placed in the hit movie "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty", starring Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Shirley MacLaine and Sean Penn. American Authors is a rock group from New York City. They hit #1 on the Billboard Charts after they win at the 2013 USA Songwriting Competition. The song has been certified double platinum.

The top two winners of 2011: Nenna Yvonne and Alexander Cardinale were signed to Interscope Records after their win. The 2007 winner Ari Gold hit Top 10 on the Billboard charts with his winning song. The 2005 Winner of the Country category had his winning song cut by Country Superstar Faith Hill. The 2005 winner of the Pop category was signed by Interscope Records; she went on to hit Top 10 on the Billboard 200 Album charts. Our 2008 winner appeared on David Letterman TV show and was signed to a record label.

USA Songwriting Competition is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings, Recording Magazine, New Music Weekly, Loggins Promotion, Airplay Access, Audio-Technica, Presonus, Sonoma Wireworks, Disc Makers, School of Rock, CD Baby, AudioBlocks, and Berklee College of Music.

In its landmark year, the 23rd Annual USA Songwriting Competition is currently accepting entries. For more information, visit: http://www.songwriting.net/enter

Source: http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=201118

High Definition Music Card

Music product distribution, content development, artist marketing supported by major record labels in terms of protection of intellectual properties of music content. Will be promoted by new Celebrity artist who dedicated his life working with new sound technologies. I am the First Winner of First Surround Music Awards for the Best New Surround Music Composition presented by United Entertainment Media and Digital Theater Systems in 2002. I am also the author of the more than 200 high definition audio titles. This is my new format for representing the multichannel audio to the consumer market produced with the support of many technologies and consumer groups for the future development of the music industry. Want to be a part of history?
Website: http://www.highdefinitionmusiccard.com

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Hybrid Studios to Sponsor Unsigned Only 2018

Orange County recording studios and soundstage, Hybrid Studios will be sponsoring the 2018 Unsigned Only music competition. The same team that put together the distinguished International Songwriting Competition (ISC), Unsigned Only brings an innovative and unique spin to music competitions. High-level industry artists and executives judge the competition aimed at unsigned artists and bands. Notable 2017 judges and mentors included The Killers, O.A.R., Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Grouplove, Pete Ganbarg (Executive VP/Head of A&R, Atlantic Records), and Taylor Lindsey (Sr. Director, A&R, Sony Music Nashville) to name a few.

"Unsigned Only is a great competition that focuses on undiscovered talent," said Hybrid Studios Co-founder Billy Klein, "It's exciting working with competition winners because there's always so much obvious talent. We know the 2018 winners are going to be fantastic artists, and we can't wait to hear what they bring to the studio."

The Grand Prize Winner will be awarded $20,000 in cash (plus additional prizes) and one-on-one mentoring by a world-class group of record company executives. First and second place winners will also be selected across thirteen categories, and as part of the prize packages, the Grand Prize and Triple Play special promotion winners will both be awarded with studio time to be used at Hybrid Studios.

Other Unsigned Only sponsors include Disk Makers, D'Addario, Lurssen Mastering, Shure, and Berklee College of Music. For more information on Unsigned Only, visit www.UnsignedOnly.com.

Check out last year's Grand Prize Winner Faouzia's new video for her song "My Heart's Grave" below.

About Hybrid Studios
Hybrid Studios is a fully integrated multimedia production facility in Orange County, CA. Not only does Hybrid feature a state-of-the-art analog & digital recording studio; it also boasts a massive sound stage, including a pre-lit cyclorama. Equipped with the best gear and an experienced staff, Hybrid provides a variety of products and services to clients across the creative spectrum from recording, mixing and mastering to video and photography.

For more information on Hybrid Studios, please visit https://www.hybridstudiosca.com/

Source: http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=200967

BOTA - 'Special' Debut Single Release

Emerging Pop/dance singer and songwriter BOTA is about to premiere her brand new and debut single 'Special'. The music video, which was directed by an award-winning music director Lukasz Pytlik, is going to be out in the beginning of December on her Official VEVO Channel.

Produced by Nick Bitzenis, 'Special' has an upbeat pop feel; accompanied by heavy and funky horn melodies and definitive and dynamic piano parts. Lyrically, it's the instant motivational wave that draws you in. 'Being brave means you are special', Bota sings during the chorus, in other words she says that she found her confidence and strength when she started to do what she loves and came out from her comfort zone.

Starting off her music pathway back in Kazakhstan, young and ambitious classical pianist Bota has moved to London to give herself a freedom to create music. Wherever Bota goes she WOWS audiences and industry people alike: 'She has a unique identity and a great stage presence'- Open Mic UK 2017, Regional Final.
 
'Her soft vocals made us recall the voice of Kylie Minogue, when you work with her you can feel strong and ambitious personality that hides underneath Bota's petite and fragile look' - boys band The Jigits.

After finishing London Artist Development program at Powerstudio and releasing single 'You+Me' with the well-known Russian boys-band 'The Jigits', Bota has graduated with Master's degree in Music Business from London College of Music. Alongside with her music career, Bota also takes part in the various creative projects. Her unique Asian look does not go unnoticed. Recently, she has caught attention from the world-famous music band Gorillaz, who featured her as a 'Geisha character' in their latest music video 'Strobelite'.

Website: http://www.botamusic.com
Music: http://www.soundcloud.com/bota_kassymova/bota-special/s-4m9mX 

Source: http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=200963

Fuggly Muglets To Release Self-Titled EP

The 'Fuggly Muglets' are set to release their long awaited new EP February 10, 2018.

Fuggly Muglets is the brainchild of California based songwriter Jacob Barber and Australian producer/musician Ben Watts.

The EP is a testament to Barbers unique songwriting ability and Watts' extensive production skills tying it all together.

A mix of rock, rap and pounding industrial beats the music is a purposeful, refreshing change from the formulaic music delivered by the mainstream, a source of great pride for Watts and Barber.

Watts, a rocker at heart honed his chops playing along to classic albums of the 70's and 80's. More recently his years have been spent as a musician and producer of country music where he can be heard as a member of other acts such as Terra Bella, Dustin Huff, Morgan Lynsey and Kelby Costner. For this EP, Watts returned to his roots to put down the intricate layering of guitars,bass and percussion that keep the listener intrigued.

With a outward presence and energy, Barbers tight rhythmic lines, intriguing melody's and soaring harmonies define the originality of the 'Fuggly Muglets'. Barbers' been entrenched in the California music scene for sometime but see's this collaboration as the embodiment of his passion in music.

To nail the sonics of the record Watts called in good friend and Grammy winning engineer Mark Pinske to collaborate on the final mixes. Pinske is best known for his work with Frank Zappa, Steve Vai and many others.

EP drops February 10, 2018.

Website: http://www.benwattsproductions.com

Source: http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=200913