I am actually glad I got sick. Because it forced me to force myself to sit down at the piano again and try and compose something new. I won’t let a cold or a raspy throat and some coughing and sneezing stop me from being consistent in the Vibes Competition.
I honestly love performing live amongst all of you talented people and many of you are a source of creative inspiration for me to be better in all aspects of my musical expressions. Piano playing is definitely needing some more quality practice time. I want to dedicate more time to some ideas I have that I want to build on the keys, so we will see where that takes us.
Real quick, before I forget to mention it. Just last week I was doing a late night walk through in my neighborhood and I stumbled upon a brand new acoustic guitar in a guitar case just laying up against a wall. It was next to some boxes of free stuff being given away. I don’t know if it was a mistake or not, but needless to say, there was no number or address on the guitar case and nobody in sight to claim the instrument so it looks like I am about to start learning guitar again. What little I did learn by myself I quickly forgot it all. That would be cool to enter into the competition with a somewhat decent entry of some guitar strumming lol. But if it sounds like trash, don’t expect to see any guitar entry from me. Haha.
For now just enjoy the piano playing that I can offer up this week. And for next week I will be back into full force of Hip Hop Flows and ear-worm catchy soulfully sung hooks. Appreciate you all.
God has truly gifted me with the gift of music with which I gift back to you all, and I hope you can take something positive from it and get a glimpse into my soul with each new verse and song idea I release.
God bless you all, may He receive the glory.
Gospel Musician/Rapper/Singer/Songwriter & Official Vibes Judge
It's surprising how something negative can turn into a blessing or bring out the best in us. This reminds me of how I composed a song some years ago when I was ill and exhausted, that was a comeback for me to create songs after a long break.
This piano composition was calming and to enjoy it more, I closed my eyes all through, it was what I needed at the moment. It could be used for early morning meditation or to sleep soundly.
The guitar is a nice one, well let's say it's a gift to you since there was no address or anyone to claim it.
Now, you may play it and it may sound like trash to you but maybe not to us and when you play please post it as an entry, lol, we want to hear and watch you play it. It would also help you to get better when some guitarists in the community like @isbelhiv02 and @polotronic become your judge, lol.
It was a nice performance for the mind and soul. I hope your health is better now. I wish you a quick recovery. 🙏
@verbal-d is the best
Sickness turned out to birth something great out of you.
This is so soothing to listen to. I love the playing of every single note, chord, everything. You always have something big to drop when it comes to your entry.
Congratulations on your (free) new guitar😂. Now you get to do music anytime, anywhere. Just as your words, “No music, No me”.
Wow!!
This is nice one from you @verbal-d.
You're really great, just watching and listening to the melody your fingers make on the keys makes me feel happy.
You're good at what you do friend.
I really love that part where you made it sound like a beat production, it's amazing!!
Then the video ending was cool as well.
This is so soulful...
I could help with a title 😁😁😁
"Whispers of the keys" ? "Piano poetry" ?
Love your entry man!!! @verbal-d
Wow @verbal-d you never stop impressing us and it's good that you forced yourself to sit down because magic came out of your fingers, bravo
It's giving old soul vibes but then as it progressed 🫡. This is an amazing piece man, I totally enjoyed this performance. I felt like I was in a musical concert. 👏
Wow so smooth ❤️
Great @Verbal-d
Bless up boss ..iv missed listening to you ...more grace boss ..
Listening to this with headphones>>>>🤍🎶
So glad sickness turned into creativity for you, I Hope you're feeling better.
Listening to the piano composition was very relaxing and lovely that I wish I could compose a song and sing along with it.
It's awesome you found a guitar just on the street. I think guitars are one of the instruments that are hard to learn, especially for beginners. I'm still learning to play mine too.
Sometimes positive things come from what we consider adversities.
Loved the original piano composition. It sounds very relaxing to me.
Great @verbal-d and wow you've been blessed with a guitar - just like that. God never ceases to amaze us. Thanks for sharing your talent each weekj
We all sometimes need that forceful rest given by our body to feel alive again.
It's good to hear you sing again. @verbal-d
Indeed the sickness had it part to play in your life 😊
Because this entry is 🔥🔥🔥
The sections are so well presented ... so many wonderful ideas here as well that can be developed too but they are lovely right where they are ... the only problem with this is, I NEED MORE (and I know you're working on it)! Well done!
Sickness has no place in your life sir.
Thank God that you’re back to your fit.
The lord is good 😊
Keep on moving forward in the lord,
He will not leave or forsake you ❤️❤️
Súper 🎼 💯
I came back to an older post after discovering you on SoundCloud and your work there -- you are a fabulous musician for the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ, and "More of Your Love" really is a song that helps us get our priorities straight!
But I also came back to an older post just because this is not for everyone to see. You may have noticed I haven't been around Vibes lately ... I still love the program, but I can't participate any more because I have challenges with Valueplan's overall approach in its priorities as stated in its proposals, and so don't feel right participating until they make some changes. The Lord hates a hypocrite, so I can't take money from VP while also strongly critiquing it. But, you'll find me still making music in Hive Open Mic, in Q-Inspired by Music, and, now that I remember I have SoundCloud, I might be over there a bit more as well next year.
I think Vibes is a wonderful program, and I know the Lord is blessing it because you are there doing a great job ... I hope to return, but in the meantime, I'm still around ... and if I read your SoundCloud right, I am LITERALLY your neighbor in San Francisco, CA!