Showing posts with label John Legend. Show all posts
Showing posts with label John Legend. Show all posts

Friday, August 06, 2010

American Idol + John Legend


Well the American Idol journey ended for me already today.
I did not get passed through to the judges.
Ken Warwick (executive producer) was on the fence with me.
They thought the first song was theatrical,
and then after the second song,
said I was good and they were sure I was great at what I do,
but lacked the charisma they were looking for for the show
(or something to that effect)

Of course I disagree when it comes to charisma.
I think I have plenty of that.
But it's out of my hands now.
I try to do a lot of praying lately,
which helps.
I only have so much control
and then I have to go with the flow.

So with this, I need to move on for now.
I have good things happening in my life.
I feel I am better equipped to hear "no" and take rejection.
More and more every day, 
stronger and stronger.
And I am GRATEFUL for that.


                                                         

I picked myself up and went to see John Legend in Coney Island.
Met my friend Charles Wood.
It was a free outdoor show and it was amazing....
He did a new song called "Dreams" (watch it below)
and some of my other favorites, including "Quickly," "Green Light," "Everybody Knows." 
The whole show was just so great....I had never seen him live.
Whether he's playing or just standing/sitting and singing, his voice and musicality is just tremendous.
And his presence.
And he's not bad looking. Not at all.....nope....

The band was awesome, and the way they weaved in some covers.
It was all seamless.
My FAVORITE moment was when he went into a bit of "So High." 
I love that song....so amazing...they really took it there!

And of course, for his first encore song, he did "Ordinary People" 
and had everyone singing along.

It was a beautiful night....I wandered around Coney Island a bit,
did some "food therapy" lol.... (ate my feelings)
and headed home.
Now watching So You Think You Can Dance.

Goodnight!


Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Artists & Inspiration (John Legend sighting)


What a great day!

I met this afternoon with Devin Bing, an amazing songwriter and singer who I met from Craig's List. He came over and we had a chance to vibe, and do some listening/playing. Very talented guy. I think we can learn alot from each other, and I'm very excited to work more with him! He is primarily a jazz pianist/vocalist, but VERY versatile singer & writer.


Then, tonight I went to Bitter End to check out Erin Christine. It was a big show for her, as she had some label people coming out. She did a great job! She is an amazing singer, very beautiful, and great performer.

Um....there was someone special who came to see the show...... John Legend! What???? I know! Erin and Tiffany Starr (songwriter that Erin works with) had met with John's label, but apparently she didn't know he was coming out! I was so excited for her! I can't believe he was there! Amazing!

I stayed after for a set from an artist I had never heard of, Olamide. I just had a feeling he was gonna be good. HE WAS! Apparently, he's on Sesame Street, and his older brother is Donald Faison, one of the stars of Scrubs. He's an amazing songwriter and singer (plays guitar) and his band was killing it! His bass player is Brady Watt, who I went to school at Berklee with, and the piano player & drummer in the band were great! They said they didn't have a rehearsal, but they sounded tight as hell! Looking forward to more from Olamide!




All in all, a very inspiring day!!!