Word: musicianship
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...leader of the band and he describes emphatically that his experience with the Kuumband and the choir has been “the single most amazing thing that has helped me grow as a musician.” For him, Kuumba epitomizes the key connection between performance, emotion and musicianship, “playing and performing with Kuumba brings an emotional and spiritual depth to the music that I hadn't experienced, and probably won't again . . . with Kuumba you have to go deeper than the notes. You can't fight...
Upon the backdrop of accusations of “sellout” from his former hard rock fans, Heinegg’s new album of soulful meditations is hardly cause for alarm. His talented musicianship stands on its own as a force full of raw emotion, vivacity and somber eloquence. Regardless of its place amidst contemporary music trends or past musical associations Heinegg might have, this recording stands its ground as a singularly affecting work...
...Check out any happening music club in Asia, and you'll find that Philippine bands are at the center of the action. The bands at Club Quattro, which you called "rock's leading lights," like Oasis and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, are anglophone global brand names. For real musicianship, grit and oomph, the mecca for live bands is the red-light underbelly of Manila, the sin city. That's where you'll hear people who can really play. Live. Kail M. Zingapan Manila...
...song exemplary of the band’s recent tendency towards polished, upbeat, yet still clearly indie-minded tunes. Though the crowd seemed slightly upset at not hearing an old favorite, they were quickly quieted and then enthralled by the group’s mature songcraft and impeccable musicianship...
...cappella music is a lot harder than it looks. I played the trombone, played in orchestras and sang in choirs throughout high school, but singing really good a cappella music requires a totally different type of musicianship. There’s just nowhere to hide yourself in a group of 13 people. Every single person is playing a huge role in each song, which requires an enormous amount of focus. A cappella singers must not only be outstanding soloists but exceptionally solid musicians as well. As a singer, I feel really lucky to be in a group with so many...