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Kimbra – Settle Down

michaelurban — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 03:37:54 +0000

Its been a long while posting anything, been flat tack with some other projects. But I’m glad to come back and post some NZ Music Vids. You may have already heard of NZ born Melbourne based artist Kimbra. I just got introduced to this video Settle Down and think its pretty awesome. She has a smoking voice and a bright future, given she’s in her ealry twentys. The video is a work of art and like the burning set at the end.

She even got a mention from the US’s gossip guru. Perez Hilton.

Directed by Guy Franklin

http://www.myspace.com/kimbramusic

Settle Down

Opensouls – Telephone Song

michaelurban — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:19:25 +0000

The Opensouls catch Cheltenham Beach on a sunny day to shoot the third video from the new album ‘Standing In The Rain’
You can catch their other videos for Standing in the Rain here and Hold You Close here

The album is available at all good retailers and online stores.
http://www.opensouls.co.nz/

Directed by Tim Van Dammen at Blurandsharpen

Telephone Song

Electric Wire Hustle – Perception

michaelurban — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:46:47 +0000

Developing their own sound and twist on modern hip-hop, psychedelic and soul, the music of EWH reaches forward while referencing key points of music’s past. Thick drums and percussion layered with synth lines, hints of the Fender Rhodes and nylon stringed guitars have your neck snapping while your ears crane to its soulful vocals.
Since forming in 2006 EWH have accrued a strong reputation for their live performance and have had the pleasure of sharing the stage with international artists Benji B and Steve Spacek, Alice Russel, Kid Koala and DJ Krush.

http://www.myspace.com/electricwirehustle

Produced and Directed by Kimberley Brown
D.O.P Ariel Iacovone
mofresh.co.nz

Perception

Opensouls – Standing In The Rain

michaelurban — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:26:57 +0000

Inspired by the Motown era, the Opensouls have turned it up once again. DJ MAG says “Opensouls are up there with Sharon Jones & The Dapkings,Quantic Soul Orchestra & Breakestra. It’s quality from start to finish”
Getting the international respect they deserve. Standing In The Rain is the second single off there second album of the same name.
The single and album are available at all good CD stores and Digital retailers.

Directed by Tim Van Dammen Blur & Sharpen
D.O.P Tim Flower

http://www.opensouls.co.nz/
http://www.myspace.com/opensoulsspace

Standing In The Rain

The Hot Grits – My Rites

michaelurban — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:31:26 +0000

A psychedelic Afro-Soul explosion in 12 parts, The Hot Grits cover the stylistic ground between deep Funk, Soul and Afrobeat. From Meters-style struts superfast deep funk assaults to churning Afrobeat Soul. When THG hit their stride, no-one in the room is immune from the power and sheer soulfulness of their groove, and band and audience become one in a giant, convulsing testament to the power of good music. This music is designed to hit you in your soul, your face and your dancing equipment.

http://www.myspace.com/thehotgrits
http://www.monkeyrecords.com/

My Rites

Isaac Aesili Ft. Aaradhna – With You In My Bed

michaelurban — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:17:27 +0000

Isaac is a classically trained trumpet player and self-taught producer, vocalist and DJ with a love of R&B, soul, funk, jazz, fusion, world and electronic music. Over the last decade Isaac has been an integral member of: Solaa, Opensouls, Eru Dangerspiel and The Recloose Live Band with whom he has toured Europe, the US, Australia and Japan.
Isaac Aesili’s debut solo album Eye See is a rich tapestry of sound with R&B at its heart, and lashings of soul, reggae and funk woven within. Experimental and futuristic in some parts, warm and soulful in others, the album, an extension of its author, is a tribute to diversity.

http://www.myspace.com/isaacaesili

This little number from Mo Fresh www.mofresh.co.nz
Directed by Preston McNeil

With You In My Bed Ft. Aaradhna

Open Souls – Hold You Close

michaelurban — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:31:47 +0000

Comprised of 2 vocalists, M.C. Bjorn Petersen and singer Tyra Hammond, and a live band including Jeremy Toy a.k.a. Ota (guitar/MPC), Julien Dyne (drums), Chip Mathews (bass), Steph Brown (keys), Scott Towers (saxophone), Isaac Aesili (trumpet/vocals) and Harlin Davey a.k.a. DJ Buttafingers(turntables), the collective possesses an abundance of musical flair and experience which they have used to great effect on their critically
acclaimed debut album Kaleidoscope.

Hold You Close’ is the first video from Opensouls new album ‘Standing In The Rain’, due out August 17th.

http://www.myspace.com/opensoulsspace
http://www.opensouls.co.nz/

Directed by Jacob Thomas at Fish N Clips

Hold You Close

Iva Lamkum – No

michaelurban — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:58:16 +0000

Born a Kiwi, Iva has New Zealand, Samoan and Chinese blood running through her veins. She is the complete package who pens lyrics and finds melodies that match her soulful sounds, beliefs and original sense of fashion. But it is her voice that is her greatest asset. As soon as you hear it, you know it is something special. Her rich tone gives her a truly unique sound that makes you want to sit up and take notice.
Iva comes from a soul and jazz background with a touch of underground hip hop, but she prefers to call her style “street soul”. She is an all round performer, who can not only sing and write but also plays guitar and drums.
Album due out ealy 2010

http://www.myspace.com/ivalamkum

Directed by Tim van Dammen at Blur n Sharpen

Maisey Rika – Letting Go

michaelurban — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:58:02 +0000

If you were to take a scenic journey down the eastern coast of New Zealand, you would most likely hear the sounds of waves crashing on the beach, Tuis calling from the trees and the spiritual sound of Maisey Rika. Hailing from Whakatane, this singer/songwriter has a powerful, yet majestic voice that captivates audiences worldwide.
Maisey has been singing all her life, and at age 13 she began singing professionally. She recorded “E Hine”, a classic collection of Maori traditional songs. “E Hine“ went double platinum and also won “Best Maori Language Album” at the NZ Music Awards. Maisey was also nominated for “Best Female Vocalists” in 1998 at just 15 years old.
Together with top New Zealand producers, Simon Halloway and Mahuia Bridgeman-Cooper, Maisey has developed a poetic soundscape of folk, soul and easy listening.

http://www.myspace.com/maiseyrika

Directed by Shae Sterling from Moonlight Sounds

Letting Go