My Favorite Music Lately!!!

Well, lately I listen to many kinds of music and I love it!

I enjoy the kind of music that is not too hard or not too slow,, hmm ..

I listen to music because it makes me feel happy, happy music with a meaning that makes happy. Songs that have meaning for me excited to stay motivated.

Lately I listen to songs from various genres of music, such as:

Eminem (Not Afraid),

McCoy Travie Feat. Bruno Mars (Billionaire,

Matt White (Love-Ost. What Happens in Vegas),

Avril Lavigne (Alice-Ost. Alice in Wonderland),

Lenka (The Show, Skipalong),

Lily Allen (Smile),

James Morrison (Please Don 't Stop The Rain),

Taio Cruz (Dynamite),

Dira Sugandi,

and many more.

I loved listening to their music, so you also should try to listen to their music! hehe..

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How Do You 'Unleash' Your Talents?

Let's talk about artist empowerment -- one of my favorite topics lately ...

Not long ago I presented one of my first Unleash the Artist Within workshops. While promoting the event, I discovered that different people have different interpretations of what it means to "unleash" themselves as an artist.

Many people assumed at first that the workshop was about developing your creativity, along the lines of Julia Cameron's book, "The Artist's Way." Some of what I talk about does relate to giving yourself permission to create and feeling worthy to do so, but my definition of "unleash" is more far-reaching than that.

What do I mean by "Unleash the Artist Within"? Well, I believe that to be a successful musician, you must be willing to ...

• Unleash your creative leanings, artistic inclinations and natural talents. Yes, exercising your creativity has many benefits. For one, it's personally rewarding. Denying yourself the opportunity to write, perform and record music can lead to stagnation and frustration. By feeding and answering the call of your creative urges, you improve the quality of your own life while enriching the world with your talents.

• Unleash your potential to create something of beauty or significance. When you take action on your musical interests, you bring your ideas to life. Too many people only dream about their creative desires and never see their talents materialize. When you "unleash the artist within," you transform your music into a tangible form that can be enjoyed, experienced and shared. And that's a powerful thing.

• Unleash your belief in yourself. While you're busy unleashing, be sure to set free your confidence, desire, optimism and enthusiasm. Many creative people are plagued by fear and doubt. It's no wonder, with all the misguided "struggling artist" advice heaped on creative people. Don't buy into it. Your fears are self-imposed. So brush the self-doubt aside and choose to let your belief in yourself shine through.
• Unleash your creative gifts and your artistic contribution to the world. Playing music and being recognized for your talents feels good. It's this personal reward that draws most people to music in the first place. However, I believe the most successful musicians quickly evolve and begin putting more emphasis on the benefits they deliver to fans. Making an artistic contribution and sharing your unique brand of music should be the ultimate thing that drives you. And, interestingly, putting a priority on your fans leads to more personal satisfaction for you.
• Unleash your worthiness to receive and be rewarded for your creative contributions. I also believe that empowered musicians go through three stages:
1. Playing music for themselves.
2. Playing music for the benefit of others. And ...
3. Playing music for profit.

But many people get hung up on #3. To truly "unleash the artist within" you must know that making money with your talents is not only acceptable, it's part of the abundant nature of the universe. You have something of value to offer, and you deserve to be rewarded for your contribution to the world.
To hammer home these thoughts on why it's important to "unleash," let me share a great quote from Patanjali, who is credited with founding the philosophy of yoga more than 2,000 years ago:
"When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bounds: Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive, and you discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be."

Think about that as you contemplate your rightful place in music.

Author Bio :
Bob Baker is the author of "Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook," "Unleash the Artist Within" and "Branding Yourself Online." He also publishes TheBuzzFactor.com, a web site and e-zine that deliver marketing tips, self-promotion ideas and other empowering messages to music people of all kinds. Get your FREE subscription to Bob's e-zine by visiting http://TheBuzzFactor.com today.

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Grand Final Indonesian Idol 2010

Top competition between Igo and Citra in Indonesian Idol 2010 Grand Final. Both have equal opportunities to become champion. String of folk songs filled the room immediately filled by hundreds of spectators who took part witnessed the birth of a new Indonesian Superstar. Gambang Suling, Ayo Mama, Gundul-gundul Pacul, dan Goro-gorone prove a strong influence vocal Igo and Citra gave pride for Indonesia with a classy song.

For Grand Final appearance two of them each sing four songs :

Song Options Judge

The first challenge that must be passed by the grand finalists are singing songs judge selection. Ambon Manise (Igo) first rendition was full of appreciation, Andai Aku Bisa, prove Igo can and deserve in the Grand Final. Agnes Monica also praised the rapid development. "Igo more cute and more mature voice. You are one of the contestants that most plasticity development. In the vowel, pitch control, you're terrific."

Furthermore, with the song choice of the judge, Citra is able to prove the quality of a candidate Superstar. Pernah Muda song ever sung before in round workshop to be very different when Citra singing that song. Even her vocal character gives the differentiation of BCL song from pop songs to jazzy genre . Anang also praised "It's really more comfort and control. You really deserve to exist in two of this great."

Duet song

After challenge the judge selection rendition successfully passed by both of Grand Finalists, now they tested by singing a duet. The first, Citra duet with Dira Sugandhi, the figure of young jazz singer who is very talented and classy. The composer also, Erwin Gutawa comment on the appearance of both. "It was the performances of two young talents in the jazz music industry. It takes a high creativity and improve." Erwin Gutawa and even entertained by the excellent performance of both sang Over The Rainbow.

Igo did not want to lose. As a Grand Finalists, Igo required to give the appearance of the more spectacular than ever. His ability to overcome various songs with his own style. Igo duet with Zigas sing Teman Atau Ratu had become one in the Grand Final stage. "You blend with music and singers. You deserve to become a superstar." Rossa praise.

Best Song Performance
"If there Charly, surely he would weep onion again. It's better than yesterday. Tonight you sang this song, I say incredible." Anang assess the third performance from Igo.

Jazzy exotic, Citra, again giving a different nuance to the song three. Who accompany the band, a different arrangement, a good singer, making the song C.I.N.T.A more beautiful. This is realized by a judge Rossa "You're a genius to tell that song with your own way. You are one of the best Indonesian owned." Rossa praise proud.

Kemenangan Cinta Songs

Arriving at the final challenge when the two Grand Finalists rendition of the Superstar is specially created by Anang Hermansyah, the judge is a successful Indonesian Idol 2010 Indonesian diva orbit. "Not because of my song that you sang this song with the external dynamics that can, with your style that was very professional at all. You sang that song with pop unostentatious I salute that. Thank you sang it well." Anang praise to Citra.

Through the hands of Igo, a song that was made with a string of piano keys become so grand with more beats. "Made music like this and also how to deliver it, that's amazing. You deserve at this stage and you are a superstar candidate for Indonesia." Anang concluded.

Who has become the champion of Indonesian Idol 2010?

 

INDONESIAN IDOL 2010, BE A SuperStar! More Indonesian Idol

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