Watch the video below to see Indaba Members, Strange Shapes, perform their original song “Desire Bug” live at the Indaba Music loft in New York.
Want to see more videos? Check out our brand new youtube channel Suite268 featuring original music and covers from some of our favorite artists.
Congratulations to Mad Maude & the Hatters from Beaumont, Texas! Lead by vocalists Jenny Carson, Adrienne Ryherd and Ashlynn Ivy, this eclectic, soulful supergroup (inspired by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles and Diana Ross) are opening for the Vivian Girls at SXSW on March 15th.
Don’t forget to check out our awesome showcase on the 16th. Details coming soon…
What’s love got to do with it? Everything. Be sure to check out this Indaba Valentine’s EP on iTunes as a last minute gift for the music lover in your life!
Congratulations to the talented Indaba Music members that made the cut from the Valentine’s Day Songwriting Contest: Jori King, Jonnie Allen, Valentina Mitzk, Ben Marino, Johnny Rain, and Miss Mercury.
Indaba Music works with musicians from all different skill levels and genres. Today we’d like to especially acknowledge and congratulate the following Grammy Nominated musicians! Be sure to tune in February 12th to see who wins at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards.
Above: The official Helena Beat music video. Below: The winning Indaba Music remix from our Helena Beat Contest.
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
Pumped Up Kicks
Foster The People
Track from: Torches
[Star Time Intl./Columbia]
Best Alternative Music Album
Torches
Foster The People
[Sar Time Intl./Columbia]
Best Jazz Instrumental Album
Bird Songs
Joe Lovano/Us Five
[Blue Note]
Best Blues Album
Revelator
Tedeschi Trucks Band
[Masterworks]
Below: The winning Indaba Music remix from our Helena Beat Contest.
Arguably the most influential pop songwriters in recent history, the Beatles satisfy listeners all across the world with their messages of free love and free imagination… I dare say they are Super Hippies. Their songwriting contains a beautiful mix of characters and some very original ideas. One of my personal favorites is “Julia” from The White Album. It showcases two of their major compositional strengths: voice leading and advanced harmony. I’m going to go ahead and jump into an analysis of the tune. I did an arrangement for my brass band a few months ago and I really fell in love with some of the little tricks in this composition. Check out last week’s blog on Modal Interchange if you’d like also. Learning a little about that topic will help to explain its use in this song. Continue reading
