MEMOIRS OF A SINGER

MEMOIRS OF A SINGER


The K.D. Brosia "Love Is. . ." Valentine`s Day Show was a great success thanks 2 the help of all the people that came out 2 support. Although the house wasn`t packed with bodies, it was completely full of love.

The show was the The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre in Hollywood. Although I`m not a Scientologist I have 2 admit that the facility is state of the art. Prodigy International and I were x-tremely thankful that they allowed us 2 use the place.

We were honored 2 start the show with Felica Webster, a wonderful spoken word artist all the way from Nebraska, and Jeffrey Connor, my big brother and exceptional bassist who has played with everyone from Amel Larrieux to Sly Stone. The pair delivered a seductive mood, setting the tone for the night.

Up next 2 grace the stage was none other than u`rs truly, K.D. Brosia. The band entered the stage 2 a little "something unique is about 2 happen" music. My M.D., Chris "X" Wilson, announced me and the show began.

I came out 2 an up tempo song entitled "Stress`n Me". This song is an all out song. I talk about every aspect of my life and what I do when I get stressed. I also reveal my reasons 4 go`n 2 Japan and how mind boggl`n the open mic night scene is 2 me. By no means is this song a a "soapbox" icon but more like a little insight on the mind set of K.D. Brosia.

This song was fused with a reworked bass line version (meaning different from the album) of "Love Is", which is the single from the Love Is. . . album. After a little audience participation, it was obvious that the audience was locked and loaded 2 follow the Brosia-tic convention n 2 a night of love. . . LOL

After that I took it back down south, with a re-worked version of "Who Am I Fooln`". The album version is kool but it didn`t work well with the order of the songs and keep`n the flow of the show mov`n. So X and I decided 2 give it a blues flare. It seemed 2 go over well with the audience, especially the skit that I used. The skit deals with a 3-step plan 2 get u`r lover back. . . . I thought it was hilarious. . .

Another Day was next on the list. This was yet another re-worked version. However, this song was never included on the Love Is. . .album. It originally was a mid tempo song that had a spoken word section, performed by Maletha Singleton. She wasn`t able 2 attend so I just x-ed the spoken word section and replaced it with band solo`s. X, the M.D., lead off with the solo`s. If I may; he laid down the foundation 4 everyone else 2 show their musical talents. Demetrius Collins was up next on the guitar. A smooth strok`n brother from New York City who definitely put his mark on stage with a quick but intense solo.

Richard Turner, hail`n from Chi-town, blessed the stage next, on keys. He seductively intensified the audience with his George Benson vocalizer patch on the keys. People were literally stand`n up @ their seats 2 get a visual of what he was do`n. Never heard a more creative solo but that`s why he`s such an asset to the Brosia camp; b/c of his x-perience.

And how befit`n that the next soloist up would also b from Chi-town; Romel Veal on bass. He pulled, plucked & popped his way n 2 the hearts of the audience. He was like a cupid on bass (LOL), gently strok`n his strings-like cupid-and shooting his arrows across the venue. . .

Phil Bealle rallied up the list of solo`s on the drums. Although he started the song with a intro. solo, it was only befitt`n 4 him 2 close the song down with his rhythmic cadence and syncopated hits. . . Ambros played their part n 2 the hearts, minds and spirits of the audience. So much that people felt that these group of artist had been play`n much longer than Jan 8, 2009.

I then follow it up with a reprise were I actually played the bass in a live show for the first time.

I have 2 admit, I practiced really hard 2 learn the bass part but completely screwed it. . . .ha ha ha. . .I was all over the place with my notes. I couldn`t hear myself and got confused on the finger`n n a couple of places and was never able 2 recover. But I`m still practic`n and get`n more proficient on my bass.

The next song was "Bed Say (Bump, Bump, Bump)", which was done n collaboration with the infamous Mint Condition. With exception of Stokley`s, the lead singer from Mint Condition, lead part; the track kept it`s original flavor. Hard 2 perfect perfection. . . . This is another track were I use a little audience participation 2 get everyone n the mood. No 2 audiences have responded the same when we do it and but the participants are always festive. Seems 2 always b 1 male or female that has a little problem put`n the words and rhythm 2 gether. . ..LOL

That song segmented into "Soul Food". Now this song is a straight up funk song that deals with current world issues and how the world gives the general population just enough 2 get by, which can b considered "fast food". Soul Food alerts people and then challenges them 2 stop be`n spoon feed and "step n 2 Brosia`s kitchen of soul food" and get full. I also like this song b/c we-the band-get n & out.

"Love A Woman Right" is the next song that tickled the think`n senses of men and woman alike. This is another song collaborated with the Mint Condition family. Most of the people that commented on this song have said, "this song is a classic R&B song that has the potential 2 b a keeper n regards 2 longevity". The hook is catchy and somewhat easy 2 remember from what I`ve been told. However, these days, air play is essential n help`n 2 establish longevity with a an artist song(s)/music. Anything is possible. Look @ Indie Arie, she released her first album 2x`s. First she released the album as an independent artist and then re-released the same album with an addition of a few songs and order change, under the Motown label. Ludacris also did the same thing with his first album. Who knows, K.D. Brosia could possibly b added 2 the list, right?

The final song was "Bye Bye" and rightfully titled so. Record`n this song n the studio was the hardest song I`ve ever attempted 2 record. So I guess u can imagine that sing`n it live is equally as hard. It was actually the hardest song 4 the group 2 master also. In order 2 take some of the pressure off me, I gave the background vocalist a chance 2 show their stuff on this 1. And boy, did they rise 2 the occassion. Lazarus Jones, the vocal director, started off the ride. He laid down a nice firm tenor solo that had people encourag`n him 2 continue with his solo b 4 he even finished.

Rasheda Barner, the alto vocalist, came n with a soft reverberat`n hum and hit this intense note that left the hair stand`n on the back of my neck. And just as quickly and intensely as she began, her solo ended. It was nice though b/c people wanted more but she was obviously finished. LOL

Akua `Ms. Akua` Jones, the soprano vocalist, put the ic`n on the cake with her Anita Baker style of talk sing`n. Her tone was so pure that u could hear a pin drop while her heavenly gift rained over the audience. No 1 could despute that real music was present n the build`n. Her solo was so good that I had 2 come back and touch on it 4 a little bit more. So I scatted,4 a couple of bars and eventually made my way n 2 the vamp and we took it on home.

My manager, Robbie Danzie, came up next and requested that I return to the stage and finish the night on the only cover song of the night, "Can`t Hide Love" and I will`nfully obliged. So we closed the night with my 95bps version of the song.

I have heard nothing but wonderful comments from every 1 that attended the venue. So as we made history on Feb. 14th, I`m prepar`n 4 my next hit which will b @ the Club Savoy on March 4th, for the FlyPoet`s, hosted by Jon Hensley. Stay tuned for musical and video clips from the show and more info. on upcom`n shows. . .


K.D. BROSIA (Music 4 Yo Soul)
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