Last night I had the pleasure to enjoy a FREE show at the Bootleg Bar in Los Angeles, CA featuring the soulful, love sounds of KING and Moses Sumney. To date this was the best free show I've ever attended simply because of the pure talent and quality of each performing artist. Moses Sumney opened up the show and prepared the atmosphere. Before last night I was aware of Moses Sumney from his recordings on Soundcloud and YouTube, and I've always felt like his sound was so full of life even when contained on a record. His cover of Lindisfarne by James Blake captured my heart with all of his percussive adlibs and harmonies, which formed the layers to build this masterful sound.
When I first discover artists I can quickly point out who they sound like to me, but Moses Sumney truly has his own distinguished voice. Experiencing Moses' music live has done more for me than simply make direct artist comparisons. He gave me feelings and ideas. He reminded me of artists that can REALLY sing and create on a whim like Take 6, Al Jarreau, The McFerrins. Then, he took me to a time period where music had a soulful, classic, refined sound like the crooners Sam Cooke and Frank Sinatra. The last element necessary to mention that helps to shape his sound is more of a statement. I believe he will have international appeal because of his passion, message and poetic lyrics like Sting or Seal. Moses Sumney has got "IT". It's going to be really exciting to journey along with his musical career because I envision big things for him like performing at the white house or other first class events. Moses Sumney is the type of talent no one can deny, no matter what walk of life you are from. He is really this good!
You have to catch his live performance because it is such a treat to watch and hear him create the percussive layers of sound right before your eyes. Moses Sumney IS music and I'm convinced that everything on, in or around him is an instrument lol. So, whether he's beatboxing, clapping, humming, popping his tongue, strumming his guitar, adding melodic vocals or even silence, just know that the end result will leave you astonished. He is the definition of a true entertainer because the way he interacts with his audience charming us with his playful, humorous banter while allowing us to be apart of the show lending a clap, snap or holler ALWAYS makes for a good time! Last night, good times were had by all leaving us wanting more...ENCORE! ENCORE! Per usual support up and coming, independent artists by attending their shows, buying their albums or simply connecting with them on your favorite social network! http://mosessumney.com/ Twitter, Facebook, Soundcloud.
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