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Osaru-musical Journeyman Arrives ‘home’ in Style

Rarely does one come across anything genuinely new in music. All the many genres have been mixed together and blended so much that originality often looks as if it has fallen by the wayside. This is not the case with Osaru on his debut album, Home.His is a unique vocal style, a one-off musical vision and an out of the ordinary personal story. Unlike many of his musical peers, Osaru has spent years honing his talents before cutting a record, and the maturity shows.Having learnt African percussion at the age of 8, church organ at 9 and subsequently discovering the joys of the keyboard and bass guitar, Osaru went on to play music in three separate continents. His inspirations coming from the worlds of soul, jazz, R&B, hip hop, reggae and even traditional African music. Only after such an extensive musical education, and while simultaneously working as a physician in North Carolina, has Osaru decided to share his gifts with the world.Listening to the quality and diversity of Home, you will agree that it was certainly worth the wait. The album combines hip hop and R&B beats with jazzy instrumentation and even elements of classical music. This all comes together to form a whole that is satisfyingly head-nodding at first, but deeper and more interesting the more you listen.There is something here for everyone, without the quality ever being compromised. From the dance floor inspired Start the Dancing to the slow, contemplative soul of the title track Home, Osaru is adept at supplying every musical need.There is music for getting into the groove at the club, in the shape of I Know and Made Up My Mind, and there is also music for those quieter moments – The ‘Piano version’ of Pretty Lady and ‘24′ spring to mind here. However, most of all, this is music for lovers of great music who do not want to be constrained by the narrow boundaries of genre.The best news is that this is only the beginning. Although Home has only just hit the shops, Osaru is already working on his next album, which he promises to deliver in the next Year. If it’s anything like this one, it can’t come soon enough.Home is available now on CD Baby.http://www.osarumusic.comhttp://www.osarumusic.com/audio/OSARU-Home-2.m3u

Osaru-musical Journeyman Arrives ‘home’ in Style

Rarely does one come across anything genuinely new in music. All the many genres have been mixed together and blended so much that originality often looks as if it has fallen by the wayside. This is not the case with Osaru on his debut album, Home.His is a unique vocal style, a one-off musical vision and an out of the ordinary personal story. Unlike many of his musical peers, Osaru has spent years honing his talents before cutting a record, and the maturity shows.Having learnt African percussion at the age of 8, church organ at 9 and subsequently discovering the joys of the keyboard and bass guitar, Osaru went on to play music in three separate continents. His inspirations coming from the worlds of soul, jazz, R&B, hip hop, reggae and even traditional African music. Only after such an extensive musical education, and while simultaneously working as a physician in North Carolina, has Osaru decided to share his gifts with the world.Listening to the quality and diversity of Home, you will agree that it was certainly worth the wait. The album combines hip hop and R&B beats with jazzy instrumentation and even elements of classical music. This all comes together to form a whole that is satisfyingly head-nodding at first, but deeper and more interesting the more you listen.There is something here for everyone, without the quality ever being compromised. From the dance floor inspired Start the Dancing to the slow, contemplative soul of the title track Home, Osaru is adept at supplying every musical need.There is music for getting into the groove at the club, in the shape of I Know and Made Up My Mind, and there is also music for those quieter moments – The ‘Piano version’ of Pretty Lady and ‘24′ spring to mind here. However, most of all, this is music for lovers of great music who do not want to be constrained by the narrow boundaries of genre.The best news is that this is only the beginning. Although Home has only just hit the shops, Osaru is already working on his next album, which he promises to deliver in the next Year. If it’s anything like this one, it can’t come soon enough.Home is available now on CD Baby.http://www.osarumusic.comhttp://www.osarumusic.com/audio/OSARU-Home-2.m3u

Background Music in the Workplace-an Energizing Experience

  Playing music in your home office can actually make you more productive.  The music in the background can make you creative.  Music helps you relax and concentrate on your task. It can be a part of the workday.  Beautiful classical jazz or blues music to keep you company can be soothing while you work your business.  If you are fond of music, it can ease the tension on you.  People find pleasure when they hook up their ipod at work or play some radio off the internet.  Many people love listening to music while they work.  It can be their secret outlet from being professional.

  Music is an art. Involvement in the arts promotes character, self-discipline, perceptiveness and creativeness.  You might notice beauty in your creative work that you never seen before while playing music.  Music gives pleasure and fun while working.  Let’s be honest.  Is it really good for your well-being to immerse yourself in music while working?  Yes, the special energy of a concert can bring on higher concentration.  You can reaffirm your connection with the workers and clients.  Most people are so familiar with their work that the music does not come as a distraction.  They like to have music on in the background while they work.  When the music is on they get extremely tempted to stop what they are doing and listen to it, but most of the time they probably don’t give up.

  You might ask yourself which music is best? Or can some be a distraction?  The radio station can be a good place to start listening.  You can put in a CD.  If you think your favorite music fits the work environment, include it.  Everybody has their choice of music type to listen to.  Since the turn of the 20th century, many like popular, jazz, classical, folk, rock or soundtracks.  Many people love to listen to the great classical composers such as Bach and Mozart.  They find the dashing awakening of Mozart or Beetoven improves the speed and liveliness of thinking.  A large number of people find that a contemporary jazz band fits their mood while working.  Movie music had been good background music.  Music that is light and smooth fit the mood.  All the singers are very good but there are many who prefer instrumental music.  Not that the words are annoying, but it brings a mellow tone of concentration.  People like to hear melodies they recognize.  Some hum along while listening to the tunes.  Music that introduces new weight can raise your energy level.

  Don’t deny yourself the music you need.  You might be able to teach yourself to work more productively with background music, eventhough you’ve been use to a quiet atmosphere. A Chicago IL.flautist called Condoflute at http://condoflute.blinkweb.com has learned many of these techniques.

  Some people who have their own office get customized music programming especially for their business.  The business might call for instrumental or classical background to ease the nerves and soothe uneasiness.  However, the managers find the source to create music specifically for them and their customers.  Everyday millions of people create muzak for their customers.

  Music moves our souls, pushes us onward.  It is difficult to picture a workplace without music.  People use music to get through boaring work everyday.  Even the dullest jobs can be made enjoyable.  Music can have astonishing effects on mood.  A bad mood can turn into a more workable, happy, energizing, down to business mood.  Visit http://sondrafast.zoomshare.com for more articles like this one.

Sondra Taylor in a writer from Chicago. She is interested in networking,writing many types of writing and spreading the word to the public. More of her work can be found at http://www.sondrafast.zoomshare.com.
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