Miss Laidlaw

Place In My Heart – Music Monday

miss laidlaw — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:59:47 +0000

“Place In My Heart” by Taylor McFerrin feat. RYAT

Label – Brainfeeder

Written, Produced and Directed by Simon Benjamin

Edited by John Resner

Actors – Jevon McFerrin and Stephanie De Latour

Esperanza Spalding – Radio Music Society

miss laidlaw — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:37:14 +0000

So, recently I signed up to this new music player called Deezer which is very very much like Spotify except that the music plays in your browser instead of a desktop application. Anyway this blog is NOT about Deezer, it’s about what I found when I was on Deezer.

So, I’m at home designing a flyer for a client when I decided to play some Esperanza, little did I know she had a new album out called Radio Music Society, so I decided to press play and hope for the best.

So, after the 1st track, my eyes are twitching a little. After the 2nd track (which was an hour later as I kept on rewinding the first track) my arms started involuntory moving. The 3rd track had my son and I dancing and for the first time he looked at me and said mama with conviction (no exaggeration – but this was only because at the begining it says ‘ahhh mama’. )

As I’m writing this I am listening to the album and I can’t even begin to tell you that I am overly happy that someone out there is still representing this type of music in the year 2012. Groovy, sexy, inspirational, erratic, moody are the words that come to mind when I listen. This does not showscase so much of her bass playing like the previous albums but it really showcases her songwriting skills and vocals.

I am finally coming out of my 70s 80s and 60s faze and stretching a finger to the present decade, but only a finger mind you and that finger is pointing at you Miss Esperanza.

Please check out the song that I can’t seem to get over

Check out her links here

Website

Radio Music Society

SERIOUS PRESENTS: Esperanza Spalding plus Radio Music Society

miss laidlaw — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:50:26 +0000

he remarkable story of Esperanza Spalding takes yet another leap forward with the launch of her brilliant new CD, Radio Music Society. Complementing the chart-topping Chamber Music Society, the new project merges r‘n’b, pop and nu-soul with her jazz roots. Featuring compelling original songs alongside covers such as Stevie Wonder’s ‘I Can’t Help It’, it’s confirmation of a style-spanning presence in today’s music that is certain to make an even wider global impact for the multi-talented vocalist/composer/bassist. A mesmerising live performer, Esperanza played two sell-out shows at the Barbican in 2011 with the music from Chamber Music Society following her unprecedented Grammy Award last year. This exclusive UK concert in KOKO’s intimate atmosphere promises to be one of the must-see highlights of 2012.

“Esperanza Spalding is a marvel. Everything this leggy, Afro-haired wunderkind does is of the highest order. The girl just can’t help sounding hip.” Evening Standard

Early gig offers - enjoy a drink on our roof terrace before the support band

£2.50 Specials…
Becks Vier 440ml
Bulmers Cider 440ml
House Wine 175ml
Vodka & Mix

From 7-8pm Monday to Thursday and from 5:30-9:30pm* Fridays (ticket holders only).

*if an early show is booked on a Friday the offer runs 7-8pm only.

Tickets for this event are available from the venue box office, and can be purchased at face value if payment is made in cash.

BUY TICKETS HERE

Ok GO! End Love

miss laidlaw — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:37:48 +0000

Came across this little gem when I was playing a few videos for my son on Youtube..

I know these dudes had a video out a few years ago where they were doing a dance routine on a running machine but after looking at all their videos I am convinced these guys are onto something.

What an amazing find. I am now officially an Ok GO! Fan….

I’ve been slack

miss laidlaw — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 03:29:13 +0000

I have been meaning to write a blog post since the beginning of the year but been ultra busy to even take the time out to do it. I apoligise for those that read religiously, I will try and make amends.
So much things have happened since we last were together, a new year came by, valentines day, my birthday , people died, people had babies.
Anyway, I’m gonna post a song.

Princess Freesia Strikes Again – Winter Wonderland

miss laidlaw — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:39:28 +0000

My favorite female producer and singer/ soul mate Princess Freesia strikes again with a Christmas winter warmer.

Walkin’ In A Winter by Princess Freesia

I was challenged to pen a new Crimbo Crackerbon and came up with this sensual stellarsonic whilst drawing from the old besotted “Walking In A Winter Wonderland”… the result was pepper-peeper pleasin’ for the festive sleazin’

“Walkin’ In A Winter”, is available to purr-chase NOW! Grab your cheeky chortlin’ copy from iTunes on the swift robin and have yourself a Merry Little HOXXXmas, haha!

Freesh xXx

http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/walkin-in-a-winter-single/id489035299

Released by: Digisoul
Release date: Dec 13, 2011

How to Mic Up a Drum Kit

miss laidlaw — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:38:47 +0000

*NEW WORKSHOP*
Smart Recording Club present .. Make some NOISE!! the Drum Edition 13th Jan
This workshop is mixed – men are welcome
How to mic up a drum kit ……..

This is a three hour workshop on how to get a great sound from your kit.

It is all hands on you will try some traditional close miking techniques

and also try getting a great recorded sound if you only have a couple of mics

Warning this workshop will be useful practical and fun

only 6 places sign up now to get early bird price !

Run EP

miss laidlaw — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:58:19 +0000

The wonderfully talented Tawiah has released a free EP entitled Run. Check it out here.

ONE OF THE GREATEST POSTS ON YOUTUBE SO FAR!

miss laidlaw — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:39:00 +0000

A wonderful video posted on Facebook today tempted me to make this post. Let’s make it go viral.

Mixlr vs Miss Laidlaw

miss laidlaw — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:14:21 +0000

I never knew anything about Mixlr until someone posted a link yesterday on Facebook. So I decided to give it a shot and ended up doing a full 4 hour set… enjoy