I've Already Learned 3 Things Today...

1. There is no comfort in cold porridge. NONE.
2. Why people become obsessed with Instgram (just rejoined - follow Sewuesemuse)
3. The DVD for the last Sunflower Jam will be out this September! 
http://www.thesunflowerjam.com/ 

Fond memories x

SEWUESE @ 2013 RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

Yesterday the the line-up for this year's Raindance Film Festival were finally announced. I'm so glad and honoured to be say that I'll be part of Raindance for it's 21st year!  

I will be presenting an award and will form part of this formidable jury, selecting from an array of great independently made films, many of which will be showing for the very first time at RFF 2013. The full line-up can be found HERE. And here's this year's Trailer:

It's no secret that poignant film, television (themes, opening sequences) and adverts have made up a MAJOR part of my musical influences and make-up since I discovered hearing. Film has always stimulated and inspired my creativity, and has allowed me to be emotive with music in a way I'd otherwise never know. My new music will reflect probably reflect this more than ever.

Some historic introductions include:

...amongst many others.

Aside from music, it's the art and magic of film-making in itself- the story-telling, creativity, the processes, the expression it allows, and the challenges it presents that I hold much interest, admiration and respect for. I'll be humbled and glad to contribute a renewed perspective to the films presented this year.

Thank you for having me Raindance!

More new Sewuese 2013 music announcements coming soon x

version: feat Sewuese: WISHING WELL

 I sang on a song called Wishing Well produced by verzion. Not like my new stuff but I really like the vibe so thought I'd play along rustily on my old geetar. 

Lyrics are about missing someone. I felt the biggest loss recently. Better to live now.

Recorded tune is on Soundcloud 

Vid




Also called Wishing Well is one of my favourite songs by Free. Check it HERE

WHY MY HI

Last week or something, I posted a 6 second video on YT of myself singing the word 'hi'



Some were perplexed. Entertained. We joked of an iTunes release.
But why the hi?

I've been growing somewhere over there for a while. Much has changed. Feels ALL new. So I'm introducing myself.

'Hi' is actually 'high'... it's the first word from a song I've written, called Wishing Well. It's about missing somebody - wanting to reconnect...
I'll be posting the song sometime this week - stay posted on my YouTube

(Funnily enough, found out my 'Hi' was used to rekindle a friendship last week. Guess it's already worked :D)

Nothing millions don't do on Vine or Insta. Many are a seeking stronger connections still. But if I've not seen or spoken to you, its just my little way... Hey x

MUSIC: SHAMELESS - Mirror Remix

Shania said it best...

SHAMELESS is a song by Groove Armada and Bryan Ferry which originally featured my vocal. But thought I'd take another moment

and reflect.

Mirror Remix

Cover. Promo only

Original versions:

Ferry: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ1UHJw56lk

Groove: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK-rmdHtiX0

FESTIVIZED!

It's always a great weekend, watching the legendary CHIC with Nile Rodgers and the great Jerry Barnes (on bass), joined by Simon LeBon for 'Notorious' - in the sun, in a park, with your friends. We danced.

 

These gents have such a great vibe and Nile told me he's getting much healthier. Great news! Also thoroughly enjoyed watching The Cuban Brothers work thier b-boy magic on stage. Kengo is a DON.

I zoomed to Wireless to catch the end of Justin T & Jay-Z set / catch up with friends in the band. Superb. Expeptionally festivized! x

STUDIO / GIG / ROLLING IN THE HEAT

Hi ALL.

I'm back in the studio (FINALLY!) Working on some new sounds and things are shaping up nicely.

When I get a moment, I might go to the park and roll down a hill or something, but it's rare lately.

I've got another gig playing with Ollie Forrest at The Macbeth on Weds 31 July - and I reckon it'll be our best one yet. Come down!

In the meanwhile, look out for a remix of a Groove Armada / Bryan Ferry song I've recorded and a few  new pieces of music and video over the summer, and updated live versions and a remix of LEMONADE.

Loving the London sun!  x

Stockholm Party Splendour

I always have a wonderful time in Sweden and last weekend was no different. We were invited to sing for a beautiful couple and their shiny-eyed friends at their joint birthday party in the centre of Stockholm. It was feather-treed and fabulous.

And a Swedish welcome doesnt get much better than Abba at the airport. 5th member maybe?!

x

From GLAM to ROCK

 

Back on a London stage tonight with some of my favourite people and musicians who I play with in Ollie Forrest's band. (We also played together in Roxy music). We had a little bit more time to jam in rehearsals yesterday and I love this Gibson. It changed the shape of my brain a bit...

A weighty joy! But am sticking to singing and keyboards for this one. We're at the Macbeth in Shoreditch Wednesday 22 May. Great tunes, see you there x

Thanks to drummer Emily Dolan-Davies for these pics. Check her website HERE 

Southampton FC @ The Four Seasons

Myself and an ACE Kitt's project band/singer line-up played at the End of Season party for some very shiny, happy Southampton footballers and their families at the Four Seasons Hotel last weekend. (Unidentifiable veg made for an intriguing but very delicious dinner.) A beautiful affair x

With Chenai

Thanks to Pete Watson for the pics x

Oracle Retail Week Awards, Grosvenor House Hotel

Last weekend I found myself back in the Ballroom of the Grosvenor House Hotel, this time performing with the brilliant Kitts Project for the prestigious annual Oracle Retail Week Awards. Sir Philip Green and Simon Cowell were amongst the attendees, who took to the dance floor to our upbeat set after receiving their awards. A sparkling night.

Video

Chris, Jade, Vula, Brendan and everyone helped make it fabulous. Good times x

Bryan Ferry Jazz Age Launch, Annabels London

I wasnt expecting to be back at Annabels so soon for another show without my trio, but I returned last night, this time appearing with Bryan Ferry for the launch of his new instrumental album The Jazz Age.

Needless to say, a star-studded affair. But better than that, a great atmosphere, as always, The BF Orchestra went down a storm. I had fun and dressed all 20's-like! Wore an this beautiful but heavy sparkling corset, silk to-the-floor skirt, and an amazing original Schiaparelli hat.

Very girly! A great for the night, uber glam and princessy! Thanks to Aaron Walker and Lizzy at Mishka Vintage x

UK Riots / Representing You

There were recently some riots that took place in London, and as a result, all over the UK too. I watched it unfold on the news, heard the sirens, saw the flames and I also saw a massive volcano of pain, failure, social issues and idiot behaviour erupt in my home city.

It left me sad and totally restless. Trying to think of ways to help. I went to help with the clean-up effort, though others really did put me to shame. I'm proud of the way Londoners remember that they can stand together. I was going mad on Twitter trying to keep people's spirits up! But I was really inspired by people's stories myself. Some artists online humbly expressed they didnt think it was the right time to promote their music, but I felt that for artists with positive vibes/messages, this was THE perfect time to make their presence felt even more, as it seems like there's not a lot of uplifting music, or images of decent things going around.

This whole episode (and others around the world like it) remind me why I've always felt so compelled to make music. And it's part of my offering to help make things better. Hence the song below. Full version unreleased, but I hope it does help somehow.... (lyrics below, acoustic version HERE) Two fingers up to the fame, there's bigger fish to fry. Like reminding everyone that darkness cannot exist in the presence of light... keep shining BRIGHT!!

Representing You by Sewuese

RIP Mark Douggan x

This will be what’s representing you

For the people, positive and true

If you want it then you, come and get it cos there’s

Plenty more where that came from, waiting out there for you

Verse 1

In the world today, there ain’t much that we can’t achieve

But along the way we forgot about love and peace

I don’t have all the answers, and the future is still unclear

But everyone has a story, and I think it’s time that we start to hear

People walk this way, if your story is yet untold

Cos in the rising tide, yes we all need a hand to hold

Climb these mountains, living free, building up the unity, stop the greed

And show the children, cos they will be

Chorus

This will be what’s representing you….

Verse 2

When you’re down and out, and your problems are coming through

And a simple smile, shouldn’t change things the way it should

We should rally together, in a way that we can be proud

Cos we tally together, they can’t ignore the ones who stand out

When you’re in a place, where you used to live happily

Every single face shows you let down or agony

We should sing in a chorus, that we found a way to survive

And we know that we came through the worst, but we still alive

Chorus...

Sometimes it gets so long, since we’ve seen the sun

We forget the price we’ve paid, and let things become this way

But if we carry on, then we won’t have a home

So here’s the positive and true, and they’re representing you

LEMONADE Typog VID

YES! Here's the new Typography video for LEMONADE...

AND its on my NEW YOUTUBE PAGE - that's where ALL my new vids will be going up. SO please add or Re-Sub me at SEWUESE MUSIC on YouTube bunnies.

ENJOY

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With love x

LEMONADE

IT'S HERE! Click to preview Sewuese's newest song

LEMONADE

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LEMONADE by Sewuese

David Letterman

Appeared last week on the David Letterman show with Mr Ferry. Surreal and very dope experience! Watch

Shameless: Mylo Remix

Seems he turned me way up... 'D

Bryan Ferry/Groove Armada Original reworked by acclaimed producer Mylo

Bryan Ferry - Shameless (Mylo remix) by mylo

From Ferry's new album 'Olympia'

What Is Hip: Tony Williams (G.O.O.D Music) Blogs Moment

I was surprised and humbled to get a tweet from the World Famous Tony Williams with a link to his blog featuring me and Moment Video.

In my travels I have been lucky enough to meet some fantastic musicians, and he is one of them who I have admired for some time.

You will know Mr Williams from his fabulous mixtape FINDING DAKOTA GRAY and from various hits with Kanye West (We Major etc) and Jay-Z (History) Thanks Tony! Check out Tony's post HERE: WHAT IS HIP! SEWUESE

And Tony's vid/song Dreaming of Your Love - great voice.

Moment Posts

Here are some of the sites that have posted Moment Acoustic video

Check out what the blogs had to say... LINKS:

SummerSoul Question of the Day: UK's Next Big Female Soul Artist?

SoulUK Take A Moment To Get to Know Sewuese

OnTheBuzz Sewuese: The Moment

SoulCulture The Moment

Ragggs Post of the Day

Thanks again for your support, and to those who have downloaded AND uploaded my songs online! Love x

Good idea? You can post the video from YouTube HERE

Moment Vid Clip of the Day

Moment (Acoustic) Video made Clip of the Day on super music website www.Ragggs.com
(Tues 27 April 2010)

Check it out HERE

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