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Big Phony Premieres Music Video for “I Love Lucy”
Those with a good memory and appreciation for acoustic folk-pop may recall the 2010 album by Big Phony called Kicking Punching Bags. Well Bobby Choy has had some big life changes since then, making the move from LA to Korea and resetting his career. That brings us to today, where we have the official music video for “I Love Lucy”, from the 09 project. They took things in a great retro-styled direction (with a few crazy twists thrown in), paying homage/satire to the pop culture references in the song. It’s been too long since we last heard from BP but this is a good start for making amends.
YouTube Presents : David Choi / Clara C / Big Phony – Livestream 4AM EST/1AM PST (12/16)
Here’s a last minute heads up. Youtube is hosting it’s first international live music session aka Youtube Presents in Japan and it features David Choi, Clara C, and Big Phony as the headlining acts! It’s scheduled for 6PM in Japan, or 4AM for those on the East Coast here in the states/1AM on the West. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to catch it but for all you night owls and international readers, don’t miss out!
First YouTube Presents to be held outside of the US (Japan, actually).
Showcasing YouTube phenom David Choi, singing with Clara C and Big Phony, all of them musicians that enrolled the YouTube Partner Program and found success.
Big Phony Pens the Theme Song for the Korean Film “My Way”, Sung by Andrea Bocelli
Bobby Choy, better known to most as Big Phony, has revealed via Facebook that the theme (“To Find My Way”), to an upcoming Korean film, My Way, was written by the South Korean transplant by way of LA. The song was recorded by the much admired classical vocalist, Andrea Bocelli. He’s been keeping this under wraps for a while now but we’re glad to hear about this awesome opportunity for Choy. The film debuts in South Korea this month!
I guess the word is out. Been holding this in for some time now.
I wrote the lyrics to an Andrea Bocelli song called “To Find My Way”. It’s the theme song to the Korean movie “MY WAY” which releases in a couple of weeks. I believe it will also be available on his new album releasing next week.
So grateful for the opportunity, so humbled. Hearing Andrea Bocelli sing words I wrote for him was one of those moments in my life where I truly felt speechless and honored. I feel incredibly blessed.
Big Phony Sings “Goodbye, CA” [Free DL]
Normally we probably wouldn’t share a song recorded via iPhone but we thought this was a notable exception. Bobby Choy, better known to most of you as Big Phony, has recently uprooted himself and flown across the world and made a new home in his motherland of Korea. It would appear that he’s going to be living there for quite some time and in honor of his home of nearly the past decade, he’s penned and recorded “Goodbye, CA”. Big Phony has always had a penchant for crafting calm but heartfelt tunes and I think the fact this was recorded in an empty room in Seoul really hits the point home – he’s not in California anymore. It’s a free DL via soundcloud.
1 guitar, 1 suitcase, 1 way ticket…—
Big Phony (@bigphonymusic) May 11, 2011
All packed for Korea. Really sad I'm leaving but excited for this new chapter in my life. Wish me luck, Y'all.—
Big Phony (@bigphonymusic) May 30, 2011
Thank you so much for all the love y'all. I feel incredibly blessed. I promise to work my ass off over there.—
Big Phony (@bigphonymusic) May 31, 2011
The Sweet Hurt Interviews w/ Radio Free Silver Lake
Wendy Wang aka The Sweet Hurt recently had an interview with Radio Free Silver Lake where they discuss a lot about her new self titled album and everything that went into it. You’ll get to read about all the contributing folks that helped bring the record to fruition along with how it differs from her previous EP releases. In particular she mentions her working and personal friendships with Priscilla Ahn & Bobby Choy (aka Big Phony). Catch the interview in full after the break of make the jump to RFSL.
Kollaboration Acoustic 4 Recapped by HA
The good people at HypnoticAsia were in attendance of last week’s Kollaboration Acoustic 4 event, where we reported Dawen took top honors. Unfortunately we were able to provide few other details but HA has got you covered. Be sure to head on over there for their in depth recap complete with photos and videos. Gotta love the convenience of sharing on the internet when you can’t be there yourself!
The Kollaboration Acoustic 4 Perfomers Cover “Wake Up” by Arcade Fire
This weekend will be the 4th Kollaboration Acoustic featuring Alex & Jackie (Alex Hwang & Jackie Kim), Justis Kao, Esna Yoon, FlowEthics, Sorah Yang & Brian Fang, Peony (Judy Lee), Hippie Hippie Hoorah, Lily Bee (Lilian Bui), Johnny Le & Iris Leonardo, Misscarolinexoxo and Dawen as contestants and a special performance by Marie Digby. So make sure to check out the show if you’re in the area!
Date: Friday, August 27, 2010
Time: 8:30PM (Doors Open 6:30PM)
Venue: Ford Amphitheatre
2580 Cahuenga Blvd, East, Hollywood, CA 90068
Ticket Prices:
…$15 General Admission, $25 VIP Admission (preferred seating)VIP Incentives:
*VIP Preferred Seating
*Meet & Greet opportunity with Marié Digby and other selected artists/judges**
*An opportunity to win a FREE iPadOpen Seating
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE - http://www.kollaboration.org/tickets/…
Big Phony Song to Air on Tonight’s Episode of Royal Pains
Big Phony posted on his FB fan page that his song “Where’s My June Carter? ” from his album Kicking Punching Bags will be playing on tonight’s episode of Royal Pains on the USA Network. For those of you with cable on the East Coast, it’ll air in a little under an hour at 10PM EST, those of you on the west have a little more notice.
Big Phony song “Where’s My June Carter?” on tonight’s new episode of “Royal Pains” on USA Network. If you don’t know who June Carter is please ask someone to slap you. Haha, just kidding. Slap yourself.
David Choi, AJ Rafael, Big Phony and Paul Dateh Lend Their Voices For New WongFu Short
Taking a step back from their trademark music video work and goofy vlogs, Wong Fu makes their return to the dramatic front with a new short entitled ‘When Five Fell’. Although we are enthusiastic fans of Wong Fu, you may be asking why is this featured on a-Tunes? Well, it’s because musicians David Choi, AJ Rafael, Big Phony, and Paul Dateh are all involved in voice over work.
They lend their voices to breathe life into inanimate objects that expresses what it’s like to be neglected when once so cherished. David is a pair of glasses, Big Phony is a telephone, AJ is an umbrella, and Paul is a scarf. Personally I thought Paul evoked emotion the best but overall it’s a truly interesting video and everyone did a great job.
Big Phony x The Mighty Fifty Releases ‘Short Intermission’ MV
As we mentioned earlier, Big Phony & The Mighty Fifty have teamed up to create BP’s latest MV for his single ‘Short Intermission’, one of my favorites from his album Kicking Punching Bags. I really enjoyed the pacing and acting elements of this video, something you don’t see as often now a days. The actors did a fairly decent job portraying the ups and downs of a relationship without ever actually audibly saying anything. It’s all very… real and down to earth, and above all refreshing.
All in all, a great combination of song and video. Props to everyone involved.
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