I can feel the funk, awwwww man this is super funky with that stank on it. Amazing sound brotha

Ouch! Didn't see that coming! Love this track :)

Sing that song....yes it does feel good and you got that funky groove.

say man, you got a great voice!! you remind of Steve Wonder!!!

'Ars longa, vita brevis.' - ‘Art is long, life is short.’

A favourite quote of Ryuichi Sakamoto, a famous and fantastic composer and pianist, who died a week ago at the age of 71. 
I have always loved his music, being often nostalgic and melancholic, film scores and solo work as well as collaborations with many great artists.
I chose to cover one of my favourite pieces of him, Bibo No Aozora, Beauty of a blue Sky. Most know this piece from the movie ‘Babel’, a 2006 psychological drama film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu and written by Guillermo Arriaga, starring Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Gael García Bernal.

Rest In Peace, maestro…

-Dan

Original music written by Ryuichi Sakamoto, arrangement for three classical guitars by Daniel van den Berg, April 2023.

Guitar: Joan Cashimira, modelo 145, spruce top w/ cocobolo sides and back, Gata de Gorgos (Alicante), 2015 Recorded using an Apogee MiC. Mixed in Auria, masterered in Auria and Final Touch

In memory of Ryuichi Sakamoto | A Tribute by Dan van den Berg (cover)

Me & julia
Never could avoid each other
But now we're all grown up
And nothing's changed

Me & julia
We grew up in different colours
Now we're all grown up
And nothing's changed

She stole my crayola crayons
A different shade of nude
Mother on the board of the parent teachers
Future planned out to a Q

I wouldn't want my little girl to grow up like this

Me & julia
Never could avoid each other
But now we're all grown up
And nothing's changed

The longer I grow, the longer I know the longer I see
It couldn't have been any different
Scooping the cream off of my enchantment
And leaving behind all the pigment

I wouldn't want my little girl to grow up like this

The ribbons and bows that you own
Mama and daddy arranged it
Throw on those emperor's clothes
Living in mom and daddy's prison

Julia
We were both only meant to suffer
Julia
We're both getting older
Getting old and bitter
Oooh

Oooh
Julia

Me & Julia

Rock With You (ft. Trey Eley on Flute)

Heaven Must Feel This Way

Like A River

More info: http://MTSmusic.net and https://narked.com/album/first-light/ 
Buy "First Light" on CD: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/matthewshell210
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/first-light/id1261110795 
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/First-Light-Matthew-Shell/dp/B0741TJMBG
 
Credits 

Production, songwriting, arrangement and guitar by Matthew Shell
Vocal artistry by Kenny Wesley
Flute and saxophone by Nicolas Laget
Piano and upright bass by Vahagn Stepanyan
Rhodes keyboard by Kenny Darby
Percussion by Curtis McCain
Cello by Yoed Nir String Productions

Tracks 17 and 18 feature cello ensemble arranged and performed by Yoed Nir String Productions
Track 18 features vocals by Zane Alan Latta | Saxophone by Marcus Mitchell | Flute by Wouter Kellerman | As written in 1945 by Bob Wells and Mel Torme | As made famous by Nat King Cole

Recorded, engineered and mixed by Nicolas Laget and Matthew Shell at The Sweet Spot Studio, Annandale, VA
Mastered by Nicolas Laget and Matt Veirs 
Art design by Alexandra S. Haris
Executive produced by Arun Shenoy, Terra Tuono-Shell & Matthew Shell

© 2017 MTS Music Productions
℗ 2017 Narked Records / MTS Music Productions

First Light

FREE Download

Actualization Celebration (feat. Kenny Wesley)

From the album, The Real Thing.  DOWNLOAD on iTunes, https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-real-thing/id640677776
 

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6 MASTER Te Voy Amar Feat Kenny Wesley

Special Features

A1 Don't You Let Go featuring Kenny Wesley

Composed  by Opé Smith, Nkia Asong, David Lamy

Lead & background vocals - Opé Smith
Electric guitar - Haïlé Jno Baptiste - 
Acoustic guitar - David Lamy 
Rhodes & synths - David Lamy 
Bass synth - David Lamy 
Drums prog - David Lamy 

Mixed & mastered by Damien Bolo @ Spectrum Studio

SAY YOU LOVE ME

Singer/songwriter Kenny Wesley is our special guest in this week's podcast episode #144.  Kenny shares an amazing and valuable conversation about his journey in the music business not only as a musician but also as an eclectic creative who has managed to tie all of his passions into creating a successful entrepreneur lifestyle.  Singing as young as a toddler and playing piano for church choirs and weddings at age nine has lead Kenny to a diverse journey including attending Howard University directing and playing for choirs, having music featured on major TV shows such as "So You Think You Can Dance"  and translating lyrics for music by soul/jazz recording artist Maysa Leak.  In our discussion, Kenny provides a unique perspective of how artists can create multiple streams of income while being authentic and following their purpose and passions.  Listeners will be inspired as well as educated about how to expand how they consider themselves as artists while creating opportunities that allow them to grow and be success within the music industry.
 
IG & Twitter: @kennywesley
Facebook: Search "Kenny Wesley"
Website: https://www.kennywesley.com

MMMB Podcast 144 - Interview With Singer/Songwriter Kenny Wesley

"The voice of an angel with the skill of Billie Holiday" (Mira Sorvino, Academy Award-Winning Actress)

"The most exciting artist since Prince" (Natan Press, The Deli)

"Funky & exciting, a voice taking us in the right direction" (Maysa Leak, Grammy-Nominated Artist)

"Press play and fall in soulful-nerd love with…Kenny Wesley" (Sun Singleton, Ebony Magazine)

"Kenny’s tenor is Hathaway deep, Luther warm and, in terms of color, could only be described as golden. Truly an anointing moment whenever he and a microphone cross paths" (Gordon Chambers, Grammy Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter)

"One of the most promising independent artists on the scene today. Possessing a resonant and versatile voice…He dazzled the audience with his tone and range, sliding into low notes skipping into highs. Remarkably, he has a gift of scat with an uncommon musicality" (Michael Lewis, SoulMusic.com)

"Kenny’s four octave range and quirky accessibility held the audiences’ attention captive with its plunging low tones, soaring high notes and mastered control…His songs took its listeners on a journey through love’s perils and triumphs; their breath hung on every note" (Andrea McPherson, Examiner)

BIOGRAPHY
He is a songwriter, pianist, vocalist with a range spanning four octaves, and a linguist who speaks five languages.  His name is Kenny Wesley.  With three acclaimed projects, two Washington-Area Music (Wammie) Awards, multiple collaborations and compilation features, and a slew of high-profile performances under his belt, including a win as a finalist, and the sole U.S. representative for the 2013 Montreux Jazz Festival’s Shure Vocal Competition, Kenny has firmly placed his stamp on the burgeoning modern music movement.  

His songs, fusing elements of jazz, funk, classical, folk and gospel, have been prominently featured on radio, film and TV – including the FOX series So You Think You Can Dance.  A welcomed guest to festivals and legendary venues across the globe such as SXSW, The Kennedy Center, Southport Weekender, Blues Alley, Montreux Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scotts, The Fillmore, The White House, The Blue Note, Black Cat, Howard Theatre, Bohemian Caverns, and The Apollo Theatre Cafe, he has shared the stage with numerous artists and musicians including Alice Smith, Eric Roberson, Maysa, Vinx, Rachelle Ferrell, Stephanie Mills, Vikter Duplaix, Leela James, Federico Peña, Charnett Moffett, Frédéric Yonnet, Mino Cinélu, Debórah Bond, Kindred and The Family Soul, N’Dambi and Syleena Johnson.

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