Maroon 5 Open Forum Moved To Next Thursday...

Sorry for the inconvience SAU But Maroon 5 will be here for your pleasure next Thursday at 2pm...

SAU On The Lawn Spotlight....Liam Singer

Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Liam Singer studied piano as a child, and at 14 began recording songs on the accordion, synthesizer and theremin. In the early 2000s, Singer studied music composition at Kenyon College in Ohio, with harpsichord as his primary instrument. During his time at Kenyon he played in several bands and co-founded a 20-piece kazoo orchestra. Returning to Portland after college, Singer recorded his first album, The Empty Heart of the Chameleon, and played keyboards for The Scientifics (now Eliot Rose) and Nate Ashley. After touring with The Scientifics he settled in San Francisco. Scott Solter recorded Singer’s second album, Our Secret Lies Beneath The Creek (Tell-All).
Singer is currently playing keyboards for a band called Devil Be Gone.

Now I know this song may throw the unfamiliar musical ear a loop but in this song there are two consecutive singins parts going at the same which is called a "Round" (correct me if I'm wrong) Rounds and partner songs are based on the harmonies and joys of counterpoint or polyphony: that is, music made up of independent lines flowing alongside each other and continually merging in different ways — creating ever new turns, interesting perspectives and beautiful joinings.

This song "Winter Weeds" I've been listening to for about a week now loving all the beautiful turns this song gives you and debating on weather or not to post it. This school is about learning right? Being that I use to play the violin I have a love for classical compositions and songs that are very vunerable....

Throwback Of The Day...Natalie Imbruglia "Smoke"

"Smoke" is a song by Natalie Imbruglia, released as the fourth and final single from her debut album Left of the Middle. It was released on 11 October 1998, reaching #5 on the UK Singles Chart. However, the song failed to enter the top 40 in Imbruglia's home nation of Australia, peaking at 42. The video for "Smoke" was directed by Matthew Rolston.

With a violin break that soothes your soul, A small glimpse of a drum pattern below a blazing piano and roaring guitar that captures your ear like a baby hearing its first "hello". This song being released 98' had to be significant to the alternative world of music at that point(At least to me). This composition is absolutely amazing in every way from the vocal production which Natalie takes on this MONSTROUS composition with her "baby like" vocals which sets up of the entire song..I love it

Hear Kings Of Leon's Entire Album Before It Hits Shelves...

Kings of Leon are on track to release one of the year's most anticipated rock albums with their new effort "Come Around Sundown" Dropping October 19th. The band lead by singer Caleb streamed the entire album on their website which you can preview Here.

The heavy bass/soaring sound of "The End" which is the first song you'll come across has me from the beginning. Stepping to the front of their genre with this one Kings of Leon vow not to abandon their southern roots with lines like "I got something here if you give me one more beer." Its very clear that theses southern boyz are here to stay...

Coldplay Win ASCAP Songwriter Of The Year Award..

Coldplay have been named songwriters of the year by The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, commonly know as ASCAP, at their annual awards last night.

According to ASCAP Coldplay's Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion and Chris Martin were named Songwriters of the Year, and also received Song of the Year honors for "Viva La Vida ." The group, who are in the studio working on their next album with producer Brian Eno, took time out from recording and accepted their awards via a special video message from inside the studio.

Among the honorees and special guests in attendance were ASCAP President and Chairman Paul Williams, ASCAP CEO John LoFrumento, Erran Baron Cohen, Imogen Heap, Scouting for Girls, Pete Burns and Steve Coy from Dead or Alive, Jo Callis from The Human League, Paul Englishby, Wayne Hector, Jessie J, Jules and Stone, Francis Maudsley from Flock of Seagulls, Al "Shux" Shuckburgh, Keith Strachan and Matthew Strachan, among others.

Last Ever Michael Jackson Video To Be Released...

Michael Jackson's last ever music video will be included in a new compilation album of the late singer's work.

The clip was shot in 2003 for single 'One More Chance', which was intended to promote his Number Ones LP.

The single and video were later dropped following allegations of child abuse.

The unseen promo will be included in the release of Vision, a new compilation DVD slated for release on November 22.

The DVD features 42 music videos from Jackson's solo career, including the full versions of 'Thriller' and 'Bad', the little-seen clips for 'Ghosts' and 'Say Say Say' and an alternative version of 'They Don't Care About Us', directed by Spike Lee.

A 60-page book with photos from Jackson's archives will accompany the release.

An album of ten unreleased Jackson songs is also due for release in the same month

(DS)

New Vid: Rihanna "Only Girl" (In The World)

Rihanna has released her new video for her single "Only Girl"(In The World) which is sitting at #6 on Billboard as we speak. In The video Rihanna alone frolics in the open areas of ..well just land. Check out the video and behind the scenes video...

Maroon 5 Open Forum Coming Tomorrow...

Just a reminder that tomorrow we will be holding a open forum for the ENTIRE Maroon 5Band. Have your questions ready...

And Then There Was B.o.B.....

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WElP The BET hip hop awards was B.o.B's time to shine last night, While the performances were lackluster, B.o.B came and blazed the stage with AN AMAZING performance of his new single "Don't Let Me Fall" which he recently shot a new video for...Our Boy did us some justice folks...He was without a doubt the sore thumb that stuck out when it came to performances, although I did enjoy J.Cole's performance and the Dipset performance being that I love the song "Salute"(Beat goes extra Hard), But the night's winner had to be Our boy...

Eminem & Lady Antebellum Lead AMA Nominees....

This year's American Music Awards premiere Nov. 21 (8 p.m. ET) and headlining the award show with 5 trophies a piece are Eminem, and Lady Antebellum. Not too behind with 4 nods stands Justin Bieber, 3 for Ke$ha,Katy Perry and our boy B.o.B.

A lively telecast, this year's AMAs, which will be broadcast from L.A.'s Nokia Theater and will feature performances by nominee Usher, Pink and Bon Jovi, with more performers and presenters to be reveled in the coming weeks...

Jay-Z To Release "The Hits Collection Vol 1"...

Along with an upcoming release with Kanye West, Jay-Z is releasing an album of his Greatest hits. The best of album is scheduled for November 23, along with Nicki's Pink Friday, Lloyd Banks' The Hunger for More 2 and Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, which is set hits stores on November 22.


The Jay-Z album will be available as a regular CD and on vinyl, as well as a Deluxe Edition Package and a Collector's Edition Box set.

The Deluxe will be a two-disc set that will include five unreleased songs and a 32-page mini book embossed with Hov's signature "diamond." The Collector's Edition will come in a hardcover box containing two-disc set with five unreleased songs and a 100-page coffee table book filled with never-before-seen photographs of Jay-Z and his friends.

New Vid: Kid Cudi Ft Kanye West "Erase Me"...

Kid Cudi took it back to the late 60's rock world with his new video "Erase Me" from his upcoming album "Man on the Moon II : The Legend of Mr. Rager" (which is due November 9 in the United States.) In this video Cudi gives us a glimpse of what happens back stage in the life of a rocker. Kanye West later joins the party to rock the crowd even further...

Although the song isn't on the list of "Must download", I'm actually looking forward to seeing what Kid Cudi will bring us this time around.

WWE Recap By Ryan...

This weeks Raw started off with Cena saying that he wants to set the record straight. He said he took a risk by going against Nexus with the chance to eliminate them completely. Cena said he could argue all day about how he lost, but the fact is he lost. They zoomed in on the Nexus armband on his arm. He said he has to take orders from Wade Barrett, which means he's gone gone, not "with the option to head to Smackdown." Cena said he's been through it all and back again on Raw and the fans have stuck by. He said this isn't about titles or money, but about what he loves. Cena said if he didn't have this (WWE), he doesn't know what he would be doing.

Cena said he has to do some things he doesn't really want to do because he knows what type of guy Wade Barrett is. Suddenly, The Miz's music interrupted. Out came Miz, with MITB briefcase in hand, flanked by Alex Riley. Miz mocked Cena baby not wanting to lose the support of the WWE fans. He said he's taken it upon himself to captain Team Raw vs. Big Show's Team Smackdown at Bragging Rights. Miz said he's a better captain than Cena by evaluating what people can actually bring to the team, not based on personal preference. Therefore, he requested Cena join his team. Cena sarcastically said he really, really thinks this is a good idea. He said his problem is Miz as the captain. Cena said maybe he should captain Team Raw. Miz: "No, no, no, no, no, I'm captain."

On cue, Nexus's music hit to interrupt and out came Wade Barrett, alone, marching down the ring entrance ramp. Barrett said he doesn't care about Raw and he certainly doesn't care about Smackdown. He just cares about the WWE Title. Ah, refreshing. Barrett told Cena his orders are to be in his corner when he faces Randy Orton for the title. He told Cena he doesn't want anything else distracting him. Cena tried to explain he can do both, but Barrett cut him off and asked if he's going to disobey his orders.

Alex Riley stepped to Cena and told him he better listen to Barrett. Riley said Miz could decide to cash in his MITB briefcase and become champion. Miz, frustrated, thanked Riley for ruining the element of surprise. He said Riley could be right, though, and lead Raw to victory before becoming WWE champion.

And the GM buzzed, the lights flickered, and Michael Cole began talking. Cole read an email that Cena might have to obey Barrett, but everyone obeys the GM. The GM has booked a series of matches to determine who joins Team Raw. The person doesn't want jealously or betrayal to sneak in like last year. There will be a match tonight to determine the captain of Team Raw: The Miz vs. John Cena.

Back to Miz, who said he'll beat Cena tonight, then perhaps cash in his MITB briefcase at Bragging Rights to become champion. He told Barrett there's nothing he can do about it. Barrett then shoved down Miz until Miz and Riley double-teamed him. Cena stood in the background watching, then Barrett signaled for Cena's help. Cena pounded on Miz, then dropped Riley with an Attitude Adjustment center ring. Riley rolled away, Miz bailed, and Cena posed in the ring getting his babyface shine. Barrett then got right in Cena's face and screamed at him for not helping him during the two-on-one beating.



TED DIBIASE vs. R-TRUTH -- Team Raw qualifying match

DiBiase landed an early knock-down clothesline before Truth caught him with a boot in the corner. Truth then landed a dropkick and a powerslam for a two count. Cole talked up an artificial rivalry vs. Smackdown, referencing for the first time in about 50 weeks Smackdown defeating Raw at last year's PPV. Suddenly, Goldust's music hit as DiBiase was looking for Dream Street. On stage were Goldust and Aksana. Goldust stroked the title belt, distracting DiBiase, then Truth scored a close nearfall followed by the Lie Detector for the pin and the win.


JOHN MORRISON vs. TYSON KIDD -- Team Raw qualifying match



Here's an opportunity for a dose of athleticism on Raw. Kidd blocked an early high-flying attempt by Morrison before settling into a reverse chinlock center ring. Morrison flipped out of the hold before dropping Kidd with a dropkick. Morrison then landed a series of clubbing right hands in the corner. Morrison followed with a leaping leg lariat for a two count. He tried to follow up with a springboard move, but Kidd blocked with a Russian Legsweep off the second rope for a two count. Kidd then teased the Sharpshooter, but Morrison flung him away to the outside. Back in the ring, Kidd and Morrison exchanged great nearfalls in succession before Morrison busted out a sweet-looking back flip-over neckbreaker of sorts. Morrison with the cover for the win. They replayed the finisher a few times to get over the move.


-- U.S. champion DANIEL BRYAN vs. SHEAMUS -- non-title match -- Team Raw qualifying match


Just as the bell sounded, Bryan came flying at Sheamus with a knee strike to the face. The ref had to break it up, then Bryan knocked Sheamus to the outside. The crowd was loud with a "Daniel Bryan" chant as the action moved to the floor. Bryan sent Sheamus into the ringpost with a dropkick before rolling him back into the ring.
Sheamus cut off Bryan's offense back in the ring as Cole reminded viewers Sheamus took out Triple H months ago. Bryan landed multiple kick strikes to the chest, then fired off a final kick strike to the head. Bryan with a cover, but Sheamus kicked out. The crowd chanted Bryan's name again as Bryan went up top and landed a double-foot missile dropkick for a close two count. Sheamus then suddenly came back with the Irish Hammer to the face that floored Bryan. Sheamus proceeded to drop multiple knee strikes to the head as the ref reprimanded him. Sheamus backed away, then stalked Bryan, who sold that he was KO'ed. Sheamus smiled, then approached Bryan to pick him up. Sheamus got a little cocky, though, and Bryan nearly scored a pin with a sunset flip. Sheamus, upset, came back with the Brogue Kick to the face for the pin and the win. Sheamus got up selling that he couldn't believe Bryan's resiliency.



JOHN CENA vs. THE MIZ -- Winner is Team Raw captain -- No DQ match


Cena gained the early advantage and Miz scrambled to the outside. Cena followed him on the outside, but Riley grabbed his feet and dropped him with a clothesline to take advantage of the No DQ rule. They cut to break with Cena selling on the outside and Miz acting cocky in the ring.


Back from break, Cena made a comeback with a flying bulldog and scored a two count. As Cena scored the nearfall, Riley sold like there were alligators surrounding the ring disallowing him from entering the ring to help Miz despite the early use of the No DQ help. Miz then chucked Cena to the floor and Riley landed some shots. Miz took Cena to the Raw announce table and teased the Skullcrushing Finale into the table, but Cena did a "feat of strength" to escape. Miz then cut off Cena's comeback and shoved him off the table into the guardrail.

They reached the top of the hour as Miz continued to stand on the table while Cena sold on the floor. Miz tried to follow up, but Cena flung him away. Riley tried to get involved again, but Cena decked him. Cena then tried to charge into Miz ringside, but Miz moved a piece of the guardrail cover, causing Cena to run into the exposed rail.

Back in the ring, Miz measured Cena for a charging corner attack, but Cena moved. Cena then started his full comeback and hit a sit-out slam setting up the Five Knuckle Shuffle while gasping for air. After dropping the Shuffle, Cena went for the Attitude Adjustment, but Miz slipped out. Miz then nailed a boot to the head and scored a nearfall. Miz followed with the Reality Check, but Cena kicked out. They cut to a shot of Riley holding Miz's MITB briefcase ringside, then Riley handed him the case. Miz measured Cena, but Cena ducked a case shot. Cena then slapped on the STF center ring. The crowd was hot as Miz crawled across the ring looking for a break. Riley entered the ring, but Cena took him out with a football tackle before slapping on the STF. Riley fought the hold wildly before Cena dropped the hold. Cena then focused on Miz and wanted the AA, but Miz slipped out. Husky and Hennig suddenly hit the ring. Cena ate a swinging neckbreaker, then Harris landed a flying sentaun. Miz capitalized by rolling over Cena and making the cover for the win to become captain of Raw.
So, it's Miz, Punk, Morrison, Sheamus, Santino, Truth, and a silhouetted seventh member.

Beyonce To Headline Glastonbury 2011?

According to online reports Beyonce is in talks to headline Glastonbury 2011.

The singer is said to be negotiating with the festival's organiser Michael Eavis for the coveted headline slot, the Daily Star reports.

The performance would follow in the footsteps of her husband Jay-Z, who controversially headlined the British music festival in 2008.

A source said: "After all the furore over Jay-Z playing Glasto, it went off brilliantly and he had a wonderful time.

"Beyoncé was, of course, in the wings soaking up the atmosphere and told everyone how happy she was at Worthy Farm.

"Getting her to perform in her own right seems the ideal next step."

It was recently reported that U2 had dropped numerous hints that they were to headline next year's event after they were forced to pull out last year following Bono's back surgery

Glastonbury or Glasto, is the largest green field open-air music and performing arts festival in the world. The festival is best known for its contemporary music, but also features dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret and many other arts. For 2005, the enclosed area of the festival was over 900 acres (3.6 km²), had over 385 live performances and was attended by around 150,000 people. In 2007, over 700 acts played on over 80 stages and the capacity expanded by 20,000 to 177,000...


(DS)

New Music: Taylor Swift "Back To December"....

Taylor Swift has yet another heart felt song from her new album "Speak Now" Due out October 25th, thats shot to number 1 on itunes today. SAU this "Speak Now" album by Ms.Taylor is going to be nothing short of a monster....Check out "Back To December"...

On The Set Of B.o.B's "Don't Let Me Fall"...

B.o.B is on his way to releasing yet another single in the form of "Don't Let Me Fall". These pics via Bobatl.com show B.o.B in action and on set...If you haven't heard the song yet check it out below...







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MTV's 2010 Hottest MC List....

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MTV is at it once again going in to find out who the hottest MC in the game is. Last year Jay-Z took the crowning glory while Eminem who had no album out around that time wasn't mentioned at all...Check out who's the leading MC in the Game starting next week...

Rihanna Talks New Album On Kiss 100...

Rihanna stopped by London's Kiss 100 to talk about her upcoming project, which she calls "the most true Rihanna album" to date. She also talks about being tied with Beyonce, Madonna, Mariah and Lady Gaga for most #1's on the Pop & Dance Airplay Charts and her new found love for acting.

New Vid: Kem "Share My Life"...

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Tony! Toni! Tone! Makes "It Feel Good"...

When you think of Oakland California you think of many artists, including Billy Joe Armstrong (Greenday), Digital Underground, Keyshia Cole, and many more, But a time in the late 80's where the hip hops of a house party rang sounds of much "Gangsta Rap", A R&B male group from Oakland California took the separate route from the normal sounds the west coast had to offer then, and smooth sailed into our parents hearts with their "New Jack Swing". Tony Toni Tone broke ground in 1988 with their Gold album "Who?" the singles "Born Not To Know", "For The Love Of You" and "Baby Doll" were all Top 10 R&B singles on Billboard, but still these men D'wayne Wiggins on lead vocals and guitar, his brother Raphael Saadiq (born Charles Ray Wiggins) on lead vocals and bass, and their cousin Timothy Christian Riley on drums still had something to prove....Natural talent and a damn good ear out weighs the popular....

("Feels Good")


("It Never Rains In Southern California")



Their second album and most favored "The Revival" in 1990 took the R&B charts and spectators by storm with their hits "It Never Rains In Southern California", "Feels Good", "The Blues", and "Whatever You Want"(Later sampled by Ludacris) all topping the R&B charts. "Feels Good" was the group's first single to breach the Top 10 of the Hot 100and managed to go gold. But was just platinum enough to hang your hat on? Flash forward to current charts 100,000 albums sold is now considered "platinum status" when long ago the days of Platinum were only the beginning even for a new artist trying to break away from the pack.

Platinum (For those who don't know) ='s one million records, which equals 10 million one dollar bills(assuming cd sells at 9.99) for your record company to disburse among themselves, your marketing manufacturing, and blah blah blah also any other trinkets you've desired through you hiking up the hill to platinum status(eventually getting to the artist's pockets)....Now Platinum they may have been but the flash of a next album which with artists now would mean more jewels, more bad chicks for the video, more cars,...more more more yet less musical inspiration, but did Tony Toni Tone disappoint their fans with the continued success?....

NOPE..a pit stop in 91' from the Boyz in the hood soundtrack (A very hardcore soundtrack at that , which reached number 1 on the R&B charts) "Me and You"...made us believe we were on to something with the lyrics... Now that the both of us really know each other/Its time that we explore one another/ YEAAAAHHH!!!! BABY!/ (Sorry that was my favorite part)

("Just Me And You")


93's "Sons Of Soul" was truly the new nickname for these boyz from the hood tracking up hill once more. Now having more than enough "Rank" to say "The R&B name lives on through Tony Toni Tone". "Sons Of Soul" Took on double platinum status and had hit singles "If I Had No Loot" which hit #7 on the Hot 100, "Anniversary" which reached #10 on the Hot 100, and "(Lay Your Head On My) Pillow" which reached #4 on the R&B charts.

A Boy Band you couldn't call these funk survivors, sell out's... no, but what you can call them are the glue that kept 80's R&B/ New Jack Swing funky colorful and youthful..

Additional Info:

The term "New Jack Swing" or swingbeat is a fusion genre popular from the late-1980s into the mid-1990s. It fuses the rhythms, samples and production techniques of hip-hop and dance-pop with the urban contemporary sound of R&B. The new jack swing style developed as many previous R&B styles did, by combining elements of older styles with newer trends. It uses R&B style vocals sung over hip hop and dance-pop style influenced instrumentation.

It was coined by writer-filmmaker Barry Michael Cooper (screenwriter for the films New Jack City, Above the Rim, and Sugar Hill) in a cover story in the Village Voice titled, "Teddy Riley Groove Master: Harlem Gangsters Raise a Genius"

Ms.A's Favorite: "Whatever You Want"