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Kovic ~ Giving Up ~ Feat. Dancer Kaycee Rice (Video)
“A heartwarming song by Kovic which trough beautiful keys and sweet grooves, daydream us with his voice. Kovic please us more through this memorable video thanks to the great performance of dancer Kaycee Rice.”
-Nagamag.com
Mark Kovic (Kovic) is an English singer-songwriter and producer, born and raised in Brentwood, Essex, to a Serbian father and English mother. Known for his baritone vocal and big chorus’, his first momentum-accelerating single titled “Drown” was released in 2017, produced by Jonny Coffer (Beyoncé, Emile Sandé) & Mark Crew (Bastille, Rag N Bone man), and co-written with goliath songwriter Jamie Scott (Jesse Ware, Ed Sheeran, One Direction, Justin Bieber).
The track was picked up by the head music supervisor at EA and playlisted on the FIFA 18 soundtrack, catapulting Kovic into the biggest gaming placement of the year, notably joining the top 50 viral Spotify charts across a number of EU countries, and gaining millions of streams within months of release.
The debut album for Kovic is due to be released later this year, and will feature a contrasting combination of songs ranging from soulfully haunting balad, to summer infused pop. Among an A-star list cast of creative collaborators, it will also feature a number tracks self-produced and written alongside rising talent and brother Ben Kovic.
https://www.instagram.com/kovicmusic/
Stephen Caulfield Interview on Nagamag
Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?
Stephen Caulfield:
Ambient, Contemporary Classical, Neo-classical, Dark Ambient, Space Music
Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?
Stephen Caulfield:
I am a musician and composer that has been making music for a long as I can remember. I grew up in a a pretty large musical family with what felt like music all around me. However I've always preferred writing and working on my own and following my own passions. I was always looking for anything I could lay my hands on that made some kind of interesting music or noise which meant that I never became too locked into any particular music style or genre, something that is still reflected in the music that I listen to. Essentially I love music that moves me emotionally in some way whether I am the one making it or not. Over the years I have released 5 albums and worked on 3 film soundtracks.
Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?
Stephen Caulfield:
Growing up I remember hearing artists like Queen, ABBA, The Beatles, Blondie and Pink Floyd all through my childhood, in fact sometimes it feels like I have them written into my DNA. This gave me a real appreciation for the power of music to move people emotionally and unite them in a shared experience. It also taught me to follow my own path, success is amazing if it happens, but staying true to your artistic vision will give you creative satisfaction and fulfilment.
Nagamag:
How did your new album come about?
Stephen Caulfield:
My new album, ‘Circuits’ kind of took me by surprise, I wasn't planning on making it and all of a sudden, there it was. I had been working on music for a number of different projects and when I put them together I realised that they worked well together and formed a cohesive album that I really like. On the album I have continued to explore ambient and piano led composition, but I have also introduced some stronger orchestral elements too which I think provide some nice dynamic range over the course of the 15 tracks. As well as the music on Circuits, I have made videos for each track on the album using a series photographs of light manipulations I made that I then animated.
Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?
Stephen Caulfield:
The Japanese House "Chewing Cotton Wool"
Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?
Stephen Caulfield:
Jóhann Jóhannsson "Flight From The City"
No Mindless Scroll – Corre (Video)
“Deep emotional cinematic strings that offer you an emotional release, especially if you are on the right mood in your life, music of a dramatic scenery, scene of tragedy or steps before through efforts to fix things. Wonderful emotive neoclassical theme by No Mindless Scroll.”
-Nagamag.com
Johan Famaey Interview on Nagamag
Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?
Johan Famaey:
neo-classical, piano, musical, cinematic
Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?
Johan Famaey:
I was four years old when I played my first tunes on the accordeon, taught by my father. It would culminate into my graduation as master in music at the Lemmens Institute in Leuven, Belgium in 2002. 18 years and countless performance in Europe and China and compositions later, a new episode has started in 2020. After very successful performances of my musical Hors in February 2020, based on the legend of Bayard, I've decided to pursue my love for performing on the piano and composing even more passionately.
Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?
Johan Famaey:
Music was all around me, since my parents were musicians. My father was my first inspirator. Not only did he teach me how to play, he also let me appreciate all genres of music by playing records. I remember very vividly how I was not only enchanted by music of Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky and Schubert but also liked to play arrangements of old songs like 'Crying in the Chapel'. Wen I was a teenager, I heard the music of Ennio Morricone for the first time with the broadcast of 'Secret of the Sahara' on television. His music has had a very profound effect on my adoration for a melody that touches the soul. Music should be felt.
Nagamag:
Do you have any new music coming out?
Johan Famaey:
This year 2020, I will release more piano and orchestral music and even some tracks with vocals on it. For music videos, I work together with the amazing film producer María Cecilia Alguacil from Argentina. Moon Touch has been masterfully produced by her and also Time Passenger is an extraordinary beautiful video which will be shown for the first time September 25th on YouTube. It will be available on Spotify and other streaming platforms around half to end October.
Nagamag:
Do you have any concerts coming up?
Johan Famaey:
Due to covid, it is very difficult for us musicians to perform. Nevertheless, November 28 en 29 I will present a whole new show with my music with piano, backing tracks, dance, vocals and all whistles and bells in terms of light and sound. This will take place in my hometown in Hamme, Belgium.
Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?
Johan Famaey:
Symphony X "When all is lost"
Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?
Johan Famaey:
Nils Frahm "Ambre"
Quencyland – Mais Bon (Official Lyric Video) (Video)
“Serious retro synth design, happy melodies and beautiful vocals, making this a good mood synthpop song!”
-Nagamag.com
One day, these two young men accidentally found a formula. They found a formula that could make the two of them nod their heads. They call it “The Nodding Frequency.” They decided to apply this formula to their musical work called Quencyland.
But something was missing, the two of them weren’t quite satisfied with their jobs, they thought “The Nodding Frequency” needed to be shared with the rest of the world.
Then the music album entitled “The Nodding Frequency” was born.
Will their goals be achieved? Can people all over the world enjoy the secret formula?
Only time will tell ..
https://www.instagram.com/quencyland/
She’s The Queen – Shades Of Blue (Spotify)
“Charming melodic arps, wide and soft uplifting vocals in a fine blend of good groove.”
-Nagamag.com
Lyrically, this song is about compartmentalizing memories and saving them for when you're able to finally face yourself. The chorus teeters between the desire to believe that you had no control in the outcome of a relationship, with the fact that you're still haunted by what could have been. Written and recorded in our home studio, the song began with a harpy synth and was built up with guitar and our Moog Little Phatty.
She’s the Queen is an American electropop music duo signed to Electronic Rumors. Based in Portland, Maine, She’s the Queen is composed of Emily White (vocals, songwriting) and Andrew Kuryloski (production, songwriting, guitar).
The duo met and formed while attending school together at Ithaca college in upstate New York. Shortly after college, the duo moved to New York City and released their self-titled EP, She’s the Queen, which features their first electro hit ‘Waiting Game’.
In 2012 the duo’s hit track ‘Waiting Game’ was featured on the Electronic Rumors compilation album alongside Futurecop!, Fear of Tigers, Vanbot and other notable acts. The duo released two follow up EPs through their label featuring ‘Talk to Me’, ‘The Way’ and 'Cold Heart'.
She's the Queen's music has been featured on FOX TV's 'Sleepy Hollow', Showtime's 'The Real L Word' and The Style Network's 'Betsy Johnson XOX' to name a few.
http://www.shesthequeenband.com/