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The Youtube Collab Round-Up – 1/31/12
We figured why not end the last day of the first month with a new batch of Youtube covers. This round-up is another sampling platter of collaborations among different artists. There’s a lot of acoustic music in this particular grouping, with one particular exception. As always, the production qualities vary wildly but there should be something for everyone to enjoy.
Lyricks x Kulture Remix “Blackout” by Breathe Carolina
Clara C x Joseph Vincent Cover “Shy That Way” by Tristan Prettyman x Jason Mraz
David So x Travis Graham (New Heights) Cover “Green Light” by John Legend
The Cover MV Youtube Round-Up – 1/25/12
Here’s the latest batch of covers that some of your favorite artists decided to go ahead and do a music video for. It may be hard to keep up, but that’s what these round-ups are for =). Everything from Adele to Drake to Bob Dylan is represented here, along with all that’s in between. No particular order, but don’t miss the ones after the break!
Clara C Covers “Make You Feel My Love” by Bob Dylan
Paul Kim Covers “He Won’t Go” by Adele
D-Pryde Remixes “The Motto” by Drake
The “I Won’t Give Up” Youtube Cover Round-Up – 1/19/12
Normally we’d hold a showdown when so many artists cover the same song, but everyone involved this time around has been in the ring many times before, so we figured we’d hold off for this one. The song of the hour seems to be “I Won’t Give Up” by Jason Mraz, and I can understand why – it’s a heartfelt tune from a beloved artist who hasn’t had new material in a while. So, the question is how do some of our artists compare? I’ll let you form your own opinion but my favorite of the bunch is easily Clara’s rendition. Switching from guitar to piano was a brilliant move.
Just ‘Cause: The Jubilee Project Presents “Be the Change”
The great folks at the Jubilee Project always tends to put together great videos, focusing on amazing themes and causes. Their latest project puts some of our favorite artists and Youtube stars on the spot, asking them what is important to them and what they would like to see change and happen in this world. There is a ton of talent in this clip, and it encourages you to join the conversation – perhaps in the hope that once we talk about it, we just might be able to take the next step and do something about it.
For the new year, The Jubilee Project took some time to interview some YT friends about the changes that they would like to see in the world. We really believe that life is a gift and ordinary people can do extraordinary things. We hope that this video encourages you to live life to the fullest this year and be the change you want to see in the world.
Twitter us @jubileeproject with your responses #BetheChange – What is one thing you’d like to see changed in the world? What is one organization/cause you feel strongly about? What would you do if you had one last day to live?
Special thanks to BU CSA Takeout and all of the YT stars that took part in this video.
Clara C (http://www.youtube.com/ClaraCMusic)
David Choi (http://www.youtube.com/davidchoimusic)
Afterschoolspecial (http://www.youtube.com/afterschoolspecialsd)
Arden Cho (http://www.youtube.com/ardenBcho)
Ryan Higa (http://www.youtube.com/nigahiga)
Jayesslee (http://www.youtube.com/jayesslee)
Wong Fu Productions (http://www.youtube.com/WongFuProductions)
Joseph Vincent (http://www.youtube.com/hoorahjencar)
New Heights (http://www.youtube.com/newheightsmusic)
Cathy Nguyen (http://www.youtube.com/lilcdawg)
Jennifer Chung (http://www.youtube.com/JenniferJChung)
Jason Chen (http://www.youtube.com/miniachilles)
Jason Yang (http://www.youtube.com/JasonYangViolin)
Megan Lee (http://www.youtube.com/cutiepiemeg918)
Sam Juhn (http://www.youtube.com/mrshakalohana)
Why? Just ‘Cause.
Seventeen Mag Malaysia Interviews Clara C
Whether or not you’ve read it, I imagine most of you have heard of the teen publication, Seventeen Magazine. Well their division in Malaysia recently chatted with Youtube darling, Clara C, while she was touring Asia late last year. Considering their audience, they keep the question topics pretty light, but it’s a short and bubbly interview and an overall fun viewing.
Two Cents: GT’s Top 10 MVs from 2011 (and 10 Honorable Mentions)
2011 was a banner year in the world of Asian-American music. We saw more releases than ever, more artists achieving more mainstream success, and more fans across more ethnic backgrounds recognizing the great music by our artists. But along with more of the good comes more of the bad – with there also being an influx in mediocre music, an increase in hate and bigotry (check Youtube comments) and even more pressure to try and stand out. That’s why I wanted to look back on the past year and choose what I consider to be my top 10 favorite music videos from 2011. Now this doesn’t mean that these are the MVs with the top production values (although this is often the case), but rather it’s a reflection of what I found to be the most well executed, balanced, and entertaining visuals. On the very last page we also have a list of 10 honorable mentions that I thought deserved to be recognized as well.
So without futher ado let’s jump straight into number 10…
10. IAMMEDIC – “Spaceship” (article)
Electronica-Pop group IAMMEDIC took the concept of their song “Spaceship” to the max by injecting a silly Star Trek inspired motif and alien abduction. The video is fun, looks great, and represents the high energy of the audio perfectly. Deep? Not so much, but fun and well executed? Very much so.
Directors/Cinematographers/ Dan Fisher and Ed Park
Produced by Joe Park and IAMMEDIC
Edited by Steve Arcenio
Visual Effects – Ed Park and Derrick Lee
3D Model by Daniel Harris
“Spaceship” Written and Produced by IAMMEDIC
Mixed by Enik Lin
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.
Clara C’s “Til We Go” Featured on MTV’s Chelsea Settles
Now before today I’ve never heard nor seen the MTV show Chelsea Settles. Even now, I still have no clue what it’s about. Chalk it up to inheriting my Chinese father’s frugal ways but I live a life sans cable TV. But I’m still quite happy to report that a couple nights ago, the show featured the song “Til We Go” by Clara Chung off her The Art in My Heart album from last year. Yep, this is the same song that was featured in a European telcom ad not too long ago! Slowly but surely, you won’t be able to escape Clara’s music – and we’re more than OK with that.
Clara C – Til We Go
(scene: Chelsea and her friends pack up the car and leave Las Vegas anxious to get back to LA while Chelsea reflects on her time spent there)
Source: MTV
Clara C Talks Education, Her Fans, and Future Music with AllKPop
If you’re a Clara C fan you should check out this interview she recently had with AllKPop. The pace is fairly quick and the topics are varied so it’s a good general viewing. It was filmed towards the end of her US tour that wrapped up this past Fall. It’s cool to see her show love to her K-Pop oriented fans as well since they’ve been hugely supportive too.
Just ‘Cause: UPenn Acapella Group PennSori Performs “Offbeat” by Clara C
You know you’re doing something right when a college acapella group decides to cover your music. And that is exactly the situation Clara C has found herself in with the following footage. The University of Pennsylvania’s PennSori, recently performed the infectious “Offbeat” by Ms Chung at their recent Fall Concert. The execution wasn’t immaculate but it was charming in it’s own right. Besides, if Clara has seen this, I’m sure she’s nothing but thrilled.
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