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Rising Sun Music releases the love song Times Will Be Better and "Навсегда" (Times Will Be Better) Russian Version written by John Seda and performed by singer and actress Elena Romanova participant of The Voice Russia 4 and member of GITIS'17 also known as the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts, GITIS is the largest and oldest independent theatrical arts school in Russia, founded in 1878. Elena is also an actress and singer of the Russian theatre “Gradsky Hall” The song is part of an international project recorded in English and Russian to be released on September 3, 2021. Artists and Engineers from different parts of the globe have participated in the Rising Sun Music production.
Production Credits:
Times Will Be Better Music and Lyrics: John Seda
John Seda Lyrics of Russian version by Izabella Tretyakova
Recorded by John Seda at Rising Sun Music in Tampa, Florida
Mixed by: Gennady Lagutin in Russia
Mastered by: Damien Bolo, at Spectrum Studio in FranceProduced by John Seda
Performed by: Elena Romanova: Lead and Background Vocals
John Seda: Spanish Guitar
Jun Yajima: Strings
Desmond Davidson: Piano
Jerry Martini: Saxophone
Julio Cortes: Fretless Bass:
Walfredo Reyes Jr: DrumsFilmed by Ilya Romanov E
Video Editing by Yanina Liassi
Release date: September 3, 2021
John Seda records musical tribute to the legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix
I have been influenced by Jimi Hendrix from a very young age. I was 13 years old when I heard him for the first time and his music inspired me to be the musician I am today. As years went by I moved on to other styles of music but I have always felt his music close to my heart. So this year in a moment of passion I decided to do a tribute to Jimi for all the inspiration he brought to my life. It's like I revisited my youth and I wrote the song. It's called: Where Are Now Mr. Jimi. As If I wanted to express where he is currently now in the skies above. The lyrics mentioned titles of his songs in a format of telling a story from my point of view. As if I was a friend who he inspired, wanting to know where he is now. Where Are You Now Mr. Jimi is a tribute to the legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix.
Credits and Lyrics
Where Are You Now Mr. Jimi?
Words and Music by John Seda Produced by John Seda Recorded at Rising Sun Music in Tampa, Florida 813-340-6126 Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by John Seda Artwork and Graphic Design by Linda Heikkinen aka candycandy362 (instagram) John Seda: Lead Vocals, Background Vocals, Electric guitars, Acoustic guitar and 12 string guitar Marianna Biondi: Background Vocals Luis Alicea: Drums Every day I see myself In a room full of mirrors Fading Away Uptown Downtown Across the crosstown traffic Where do I go from here? Where are you now Mr. Jimi? I haven’t seen you in a while. Where are u coming from Mr. Jimi? Riding a bike threw the skies I hear your train a comin From the heavens above I can see my Angel So high over me. Where are you now Mr. Jimi? I haven’t seen you in a while. Where are u coming from Mr. Jimi? Riding a bike threw the skies I hear your train a comin From above the skies I can feel the purple haze Caressing! My orange sunshine. No Friends, No One Just the shadows that surround me Surround me with lies Where are you now Mr. Jimi? I haven’t seen you in a while. Where are u coming from Mr. Jimi? Riding a bike threw the skies I hear your train a comin
Errol Richards
Errol George Richards aka Ken born a native of Cedar Valley District, Saint Ann, Jamaica, West Indies.
My composition and performance of reggae songs begun in the mid 70s, while I was a student at Holmwood Technical High School in Manchester, Jamaica. I enjoyed performing and entertaining back then and still do today.
The Strugglers and Inner Eyes are reggae groups that I formed in 1978 and 1982, respectively; with music friends Kermit Ashley, Carl Ramsey (Pauly), and Lebert Kerr (Tom-Tom). I have also recorded reggae singles under my name Errol Richards, and as Ifireroc.
Two of my reggae compositions went to the finals in the Jamaica Festival Song Competition namely Happy Times Again in 1979 (performed by Ronnie Davis and The Strugglers), and We Are On The Go in 1981 (performed by Jimmy Riley and The Strugglers).
Other songs that I composed and released in the late 70s and early 80s include Light My Fire and Never GiveYou Up (The Strugglers); and Give It To Me Darling (The Inner Eyes); and singles Hot Hot Love (Errol Richards), Superbad (Errol Richards), Strictly Business (Ifireroc), and One Kiss is Not Enough (Ifireroc).
Luis Alicea
John Seda and Rising Sun Music’s Studio Drummer
Luis Alicea, known as “the golden boy of the drums,” earned this fitting title due to his meticulous and precise way of playing the drums in recording environments as well as live performances. As a professional drummer, percussionist and producer, he relishes in influencing the music world by bringing excellence to all of his projects and raising the bar of musicianship everywhere he plays. Since 1985 Alicea has been working hard at the music craft. Inspired by his musically talented family and the rich, melodic sounds of gospel music from an early age, his soul was anointed with the passion of making music that would bless the masses. In 1993 as a high school freshman and golden boy in the making, Alicea joined his local high school band, taking on new challenges and adapting to different genres of music. Years since, he has gained vast amounts of experience and adapted to new disciplined methods which led him to create an illustrious career in music. Born and raised in Jersey City N.J, he fearlessly embarked on a journey that soon proved promising and prosperous. Making this decision was not easy, as he had to move away from his close loving family and friends. The move paid off! The Golden Boy immediately was sought out and requested by big headliners such as Grammy award winning artists Fania All-Stars, Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz and many others such as guitar guru Al Di Meola and master percussionist Gumbi Ortiz. When Alicea arrived in Tampa, Florida he partnered up with the Bonafe Musical Production Team and The Bona Band where he soon earned and was baptized with his well deserved nick name “The Golden Boy.”
Julia Meeks
is a 22 year old R&B/Soul based singer songwriter from Tampa, FL. She has been a lover of music since before she can even remember. With influences such as Aretha Franklin, Amy Winehouse, and Christina Aguilera, she brings a more modern feel to rhythm and blues by incorporating a touch of hip hop to her music. Julia is best known for her most recent work, “Changing” EP, which is available on all digital platforms now. She always focuses on inspiring and moving other people with her music.
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Sarah Van Trees
First and foremost, I am a huge Lightning fan! In three short years, I’ve gone from not knowing anything about hockey (I come from Texas, where football is king) to religiously watching their games and attending them at Amalie Arena as much as possible. The team has impressed me not only with their athletic ability but their amazing community outreach efforts.
2019 was a crushing year for Bolts fans. The Lightning was the #1 team in the league, with the leading goaltender and scorer, yet we were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. When I heard that the St. Louis Blues, who won the Stanley Cup, found the song “Gloria” inspiring and adopted it as their winning song, I knew that I had to write something for the Lightning, and “Lightning Schwing” was born. I want the Lightning to know that I believe in them, and that they have what it takes to go all the way
Arawak B
With his nonchalant Island vibe and thoughtful nature, Arawak B is a sort of renegade when compared to today’s music scene. Abandoning worship of material and excess, his music is rooted in a deep appreciation for both life and beauty. For someone who started as a young poet and painter, born and raised in the parish of Manchester, Jamaica, he's come a long way to become the artist he is today. Creating under no set mold of what music should be, Arawak B has carved himself out an artistic path that is akin to none before him. While working within the traditional sounds of reggae music and the general message that the genre brings to the table, his ability to convey both stories and messages in his music breaks from the norm and transcends the genre itself. Always original and a talented improviser, Arawak B never ceases to impress and inspire. His name comes from the Arawak indian tribe, the original inhabitants of Jamaica and part of the cultural mosaic from which he is descended. For those unfamiliar with the plight of the Arawak people, they were a peaceful society with no known word for the concept of death and with highly generous hearts. Real name Ron Bent, Arawak B is also a descendant of William Bent, of the historic Bent’s Fort in Colorado. During a time of unease with the Native Americans, William Bent, a white man, married into the Cheyenne tribe by marrying Owl Woman, and worked to maintain peace and trade between the natives and the settlers.
Charles Glenn
John Seda and Rising Sun Music’s Studio Bass Player
Charles Glenn, known as "The Bass King" and "King C" to many of his fans around the world, is possibly the greatest jazz/funk bass guitarists of our time. He has performed with many of the hottest performers known and is now stepping out on his own. Charles Glenn, known as "The Bass King" and "King C" to many of his fans around the world, is possibly the greatest jazz/funk guitarists of our time. He has performed with many of the hottest performers known, from Little Richard to Billy Preston and Sammy Davis, Jr. Once a leader of the popular Motown group, Ozone, Glenn is again stepping out on his own with the release of a new jazz and funk album.
