In my experience, music collaborations with others have an energy and time frame that works. Longer lasting music collaborations are based on both parties true motives. True friend music collaborations work longer if motives are honest, the true purpose behind making the music is not lost. Be prepared for friendhsip/collaborations to last certain time lengths. For A 'higher'/long lasting music collaboration, both parties must be able to get into their 'true energy'/motive/purpose in order to survive longer. Be prepared to lose friendships when egos/agendas/life get in the way of the spark of the music collaboration to survive. Be careful of narcisstic toxic type individuals who have set agendas, of which the music can get drained and lost. I have had 1 such experience that certainly made me wiser. Appreciate the collaborations for what they are and enjoy the moments created and life experience for what it brings. These were the special times when you came together with another to enjoy your music journey. Any ups and downs experienced along the way is all part of your learning curve in life & music journey experience.
Hope you enjoy my thoughts on my past music collaboration experiences. All part of the music soul journey experience ::)
Sonya Stewart.
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I have just uploaded a song called 'Foolish In Love' . 'Foolish In Love' was a song I wrote back in my earlier days of songwriting. This was recorded back in the 90's, in the studio I worked in & was produced by Alan Benzie whom I worked with then. I could have re-recorded this, but I liked the 'classic' music production. This is me as a songwriter & the lady who sung on this, I can't remember what her name was. I was involved in the backing vocals (which you might hear), but I love the 'classic-ness' of the track, so have decided to share this version. I may record another version later, but I love this one. So no I am not just electro-fied in music but this will show me from songwriter aspect. The YouTube video is here - https://youtu.be/rqH48kZbBYI (& you can see it here on reverb.).
2ndly I uploaded a track from a 90's dat transfer called 'New Day New Dawn' - this was a collab with my bro. Kevin Stewart. The track is not so great quality wise & I couldn't find the files to re-do so have just shared it anywayz. There is also a reversed version added (both vids also here on Reverb). The youtube vid is - https://youtu.be/NJeEX16zQS8
Comments are welcomed & will be replied to.
Peace,
Sonya Stewart.
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Hi All,
I hope all is well. Just letting you know I have posted a new version of 'When Life Descends' - this time to include a different guitarist - Michael Parker, his playing has made it more of an 'atmospheric' track & I love his playing on this.
‘When Life Descends’ is a song written in 2012/2013 as a result of my Step-Grandfather who died of cancer, this song got off to a bit of a bad start, but I persevered with it later, which turned into a far bigger project than I had imagined. These are the list of talents on this track which are:
Sonya Stewart – Wrote the words & sang the vocals.
Richard Ashford – Wrote the music & created the music production.
Michael Parker – Guitars.
Emi Jarvi – Backing vocals & some Ad Libs.
Steve Migliore (aka Steve Mig) – Final Mix & Master.
Thanks to the above cool talents that participated in this song.
This is the YouTube video link of which the video features me (I had original footage that I chopped up to suit the track). https://youtu.be/xsqAfL_DnWs Best watched in HD. Photo & Text Vid on YouTube - https://youtu.be/TxaYLoA0VA0
I have no release details at present but will advise at a later date.
The talented Richard Ashford - Sites - http://www.reverbnation.com/richardashford & https://soundcloud.com/rich2681
The talented Michael Parker on guitars at the following websites: https://www.noiseseduction.net & https://www.studio6music.com
Brill singer on backing vocals/Ad libs - Emi Jarvi - https://soundcloud.com/emiliabeth
Cool Steve Migliore of Maxxbeats.com / Global Groove Entertainment - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmigtight-
& also I have created a small remix of 'When Life Descends' Ethereal Remix, with just my solo voice. with no drums, backing vocals etc., more a 'spiritual/worldly' feel.
Reverb link - http://www.reverbnation.com/sonyastewart/song/23381155-when-life-descends-ft-sonya-stewartmusic
YouTube vid link - https://youtu.be/35-7dmqF9LY
All comments/feedback are welcome.
Peace & Blessings,
Sonya Stewart.
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Been a bit of time since I posted something fresh, so here goes.
‘When Life Descends’ is a song written in 2012/2013 as a result of my Step-Grandfather who died of cancer, this song got off to a bit of a bad start, but I persevered with it later, which turned into a far bigger project than & far better than I had imagined. These are the list of talents on this track which are:
Sonya Stewart – Wrote the words & sang the vocals.
Richard Ashford – Wrote the music & created the music production.
Paul Humphreys – Guitars.
Emi Jarvi – Backing vocals & some Ad Libs.
Steve Migliore (aka Steve Migg) – Final Mix & Master.
Thanks to the above cool talents that participated in this song.
This is the YouTube video link of which the video features me (I had original footage that I chopped up to suit the track). Best watched in HD. http://youtu.be/g9o1xtObZ3I
I have no release details at present but will advise at a later date.
The talented Richard Ashford - Sites - http://www.reverbnation.com/richardashford & https://soundcloud.com/rich2681
Cool Steve Migliore of Maxxbeats.com / Global Groove Entertainment - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmigtight-
All comments/feedback are welcome.
Peace & Blessings,
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'When Time Flies Away' by Sonya Stewart - This is a Re-engineered/Mastered version by Dima Saraev. Perfect drums played by Andrey Golodukhin from Russia!. Dima gave the track a 'magic touch'. Thanks to Andrey & Dima for the perfect work on this. You guys are very cool! This was a track I wrote in December 2013. Comments are very welcome.
You tube link is here: http://youtu.be/7p4jfCkj9S0&hd=1
Stay blessed,
Sonya Stewart.
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'I Love You' (Vocal Performance by Sonya Stewart & Music by Kevin Stewart). Again this is a track by me and my brother, transferred from dat in the 90's. This has a Spanish feel to it with very strong melodic parts. This is one of my favorites of the tracks we have worked on back in the 90's. I created a creative video to suit the track –
‘I Love You’ YouTube Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5rPHoBSNLM
Also I had an idea to reverse the track and add a bit of delay which really worked – the video link for this one is here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlA78Q5FgzY
I hope you will enjoy this as much as I enjoyed working with it. Comments are very welcome, and you are very welcome to share as you like.
Peace & Blessings,
Sonya Stewart.
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'Travellin' - Vocal Performance by Sonya Stewart & Music by Kevin Stewart. This is another track by myself and my brother that we did back in the 90's. This is more of a noisey/'go with the moment' track we did. I put together a video - again from a creative point of view to go with it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-7vS3bSxJY&hd=1
Comments are very welcome, and share wherever you like!
Peace & Blessingz,
Sonya Stewart.
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'FREE YOUR SOUL' by Sonya Stewart & Music Created by Kevin Stewart ( my brother). This was recorded back in the 90's and I transferred it over from Dat. We did quite a few tracks together, that I will put up gradually over time. This was one of them, and video created to suit (more for 'creative/fun' than anything!). The quality isn't perfect as we didn't have perfect set up at the time, but the vibe is there! Comments are welcome! - youtube video link is here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7iS3neQAHM
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Hi All, I have just added a new song called
'When Time Flies Away' - Written/Produced & Performed by me (© December 2013). This track started off with just a drum and piano - and developed into a mid-tempo pop production as this. First time in a while I have done some proper recording on my own as I have been involved in collaborations and it has been nice to do my own material again. Comments are always welcome and you are very welcome to share.
Youtube link - http://youtu.be/leAGqDLl_8Q
Best wishes,
Sonya Stewart.
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Hi all,
This is the track 'Inside Of Me' back in 2011 - Collaboration between myself and Dj Paul Pritchard - It has now been newly Mixed & Mastered by the brill Razik - this is the Radio Version and there is also a Radio Version with some extra Ad Libs. New main synth added to the choruses by Paul, and overall mixed more in a Club Style of Mix. Both myself and Paul are very happy with the way this has turned out. Will be released in about a month's time for purchase (Radio Version & Radio Version With Ad Libs).
There is also a cool Extended Club Mix of this in the pipeline, with also a Club Remixer will be completing a whole new Remix of it also. I will inform you when this is finished.
Please see the 'Inside Of You' Radio Version - YouTube Video is here: http://youtu.be/mi1w0Liwij4 - (The Extended Mix Version YouTube Video will be live once complete).
Special thanks to Dj Paul Pritchard & Razik for the excellent work done on this, to bring it to the level it is now.
Dj Paul Pritchard's links can be found @ https://soundcloud.com/paul-pritchard or http://www.reverbnation.com/paulpritchard
Razik can be found @
http://razikmastering.com or https://soundcloud.com/razikmastering
(Credits Information - October 2013:
Words/Vocal Performance by Sonya Stewart.
Music by Dj Paul Pritchard.
Arranged/Mixed & Mastered by Razik of Razik Mastering).
Comments are always welcome & appreciated.
Stay Blessed,
Sonya Stewart.
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Sonya Stewart / Blog
Music Collaborations With Others Blog
In my experience, music collaborations with others have an energy and time frame that works. Longer lasting music collaborations are based on both parties true motives. True friend music collaborations work longer if motives are honest, the true purpose behind making the music is not lost. Be prepared for friendhsip/collaborations to last certain time lengths. For A 'higher'/long lasting music collaboration, both parties must be able to get into their 'true energy'/motive/purpose in order to survive longer. Be prepared to lose friendships when egos/agendas/life get in the way of the spark of the music collaboration to survive. Be careful of narcisstic toxic type individuals who have set agendas, of which the music can get drained and lost. I have had 1 such experience that certainly made me wiser. Appreciate the collaborations for what they are and enjoy the moments created and life experience for what it brings. These were the special times when you came together with another to enjoy your music journey. Any ups and downs experienced along the way is all part of your learning curve in life & music journey experience.
Hope you enjoy my thoughts on my past music collaboration experiences. All part of the music soul journey experience ::)
Sonya Stewart. X
Reply
'Foolish In Love' written by Sonya Stewart (90's Music Recording) now on Reverb
I have just uploaded a song called 'Foolish In Love' . 'Foolish In Love' was a song I wrote back in my earlier days of songwriting. This was recorded back in the 90's, in the studio I worked in & was produced by Alan Benzie whom I worked with then. I could have re-recorded this, but I liked the 'classic' music production. This is me as a songwriter & the lady who sung on this, I can't remember what her name was. I was involved in the backing vocals (which you might hear), but I love the 'classic-ness' of the track, so have decided to share this version. I may record another version later, but I love this one. So no I am not just electro-fied in music but this will show me from songwriter aspect. The YouTube video is here - https://youtu.be/rqH48kZbBYI (& you can see it here on reverb.).
2ndly I uploaded a track from a 90's dat transfer called 'New Day New Dawn' - this was a collab with my bro. Kevin Stewart. The track is not so great quality wise & I couldn't find the files to re-do so have just shared it anywayz. There is also a reversed version added (both vids also here on Reverb). The youtube vid is - https://youtu.be/NJeEX16zQS8
Comments are welcomed & will be replied to.
Peace,
Sonya Stewart.
x
Reply
When Life Descends Ft. Sonya Stewart NEW Guitars by Michael Parker
Hi All, I hope all is well. Just letting you know I have posted a new version of 'When Life Descends' - this time to include a different guitarist - Michael Parker, his playing has made it more of an 'atmospheric' track & I love his playing on this. ‘When Life Descends’ is a song written in 2012/2013 as a result of my Step-Grandfather who died of cancer, this song got off to a bit of a bad start, but I persevered with it later, which turned into a far bigger project than I had imagined. These are the list of talents on this track which are: Sonya Stewart – Wrote the words & sang the vocals. Richard Ashford – Wrote the music & created the music production. Michael Parker – Guitars. Emi Jarvi – Backing vocals & some Ad Libs. Steve Migliore (aka Steve Mig) – Final Mix & Master. Thanks to the above cool talents that participated in this song. This is the YouTube video link of which the video features me (I had original footage that I chopped up to suit the track). https://youtu.be/xsqAfL_DnWs Best watched in HD. Photo & Text Vid on YouTube - https://youtu.be/TxaYLoA0VA0 I have no release details at present but will advise at a later date. The talented Richard Ashford - Sites - http://www.reverbnation.com/richardashford & https://soundcloud.com/rich2681 The talented Michael Parker on guitars at the following websites: https://www.noiseseduction.net & https://www.studio6music.com Brill singer on backing vocals/Ad libs - Emi Jarvi - https://soundcloud.com/emiliabeth Cool Steve Migliore of Maxxbeats.com / Global Groove Entertainment - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmigtight- & also I have created a small remix of 'When Life Descends' Ethereal Remix, with just my solo voice. with no drums, backing vocals etc., more a 'spiritual/worldly' feel. Reverb link - http://www.reverbnation.com/sonyastewart/song/23381155-when-life-descends-ft-sonya-stewartmusic YouTube vid link - https://youtu.be/35-7dmqF9LY All comments/feedback are welcome. Peace & Blessings, Sonya Stewart. x
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‘When Life Descends’ Ft. Sonya Stewart/Music by R. Ashford/Mastered by Steve
Been a bit of time since I posted something fresh, so here goes. ‘When Life Descends’ is a song written in 2012/2013 as a result of my Step-Grandfather who died of cancer, this song got off to a bit of a bad start, but I persevered with it later, which turned into a far bigger project than & far better than I had imagined. These are the list of talents on this track which are: Sonya Stewart – Wrote the words & sang the vocals. Richard Ashford – Wrote the music & created the music production. Paul Humphreys – Guitars. Emi Jarvi – Backing vocals & some Ad Libs. Steve Migliore (aka Steve Migg) – Final Mix & Master. Thanks to the above cool talents that participated in this song. This is the YouTube video link of which the video features me (I had original footage that I chopped up to suit the track). Best watched in HD. http://youtu.be/g9o1xtObZ3I I have no release details at present but will advise at a later date. The talented Richard Ashford - Sites - http://www.reverbnation.com/richardashford & https://soundcloud.com/rich2681 Cool Steve Migliore of Maxxbeats.com / Global Groove Entertainment - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmigtight- All comments/feedback are welcome. Peace & Blessings,
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'When Time Flies Away' (Drums by Andrey Golodukhin) Engineered/Mastered by DIMA
'When Time Flies Away' by Sonya Stewart - This is a Re-engineered/Mastered version by Dima Saraev. Perfect drums played by Andrey Golodukhin from Russia!. Dima gave the track a 'magic touch'. Thanks to Andrey & Dima for the perfect work on this. You guys are very cool! This was a track I wrote in December 2013. Comments are very welcome.
You tube link is here: http://youtu.be/7p4jfCkj9S0&hd=1
Stay blessed,
Sonya Stewart.
X
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'I Love You' by Sonya / Music by Kevin Stewart (90's Dat Transfer)
'I Love You' (Vocal Performance by Sonya Stewart & Music by Kevin Stewart). Again this is a track by me and my brother, transferred from dat in the 90's. This has a Spanish feel to it with very strong melodic parts. This is one of my favorites of the tracks we have worked on back in the 90's. I created a creative video to suit the track –
‘I Love You’ YouTube Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5rPHoBSNLM
Also I had an idea to reverse the track and add a bit of delay which really worked – the video link for this one is here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlA78Q5FgzY
I hope you will enjoy this as much as I enjoyed working with it. Comments are very welcome, and you are very welcome to share as you like.
Peace & Blessings,
Sonya Stewart. x
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Travellin Dat Transfer From 90's by Sonya Stewart / Music by Kevin Stewart
'Travellin' - Vocal Performance by Sonya Stewart & Music by Kevin Stewart. This is another track by myself and my brother that we did back in the 90's. This is more of a noisey/'go with the moment' track we did. I put together a video - again from a creative point of view to go with it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-7vS3bSxJY&hd=1 Comments are very welcome, and share wherever you like!
Peace & Blessingz,
Sonya Stewart.
x
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‘Free Your Soul’ by Sonya/Music by Kevin Stewart (Dat Transfer from the 90
'FREE YOUR SOUL' by Sonya Stewart & Music Created by Kevin Stewart ( my brother). This was recorded back in the 90's and I transferred it over from Dat. We did quite a few tracks together, that I will put up gradually over time. This was one of them, and video created to suit (more for 'creative/fun' than anything!). The quality isn't perfect as we didn't have perfect set up at the time, but the vibe is there! Comments are welcome! - youtube video link is here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7iS3neQAHM
Reply
'When Time Flies Away' NEW SONG by Sonya Stewart
Hi All, I have just added a new song called 'When Time Flies Away' - Written/Produced & Performed by me (© December 2013). This track started off with just a drum and piano - and developed into a mid-tempo pop production as this. First time in a while I have done some proper recording on my own as I have been involved in collaborations and it has been nice to do my own material again. Comments are always welcome and you are very welcome to share.
Youtube link - http://youtu.be/leAGqDLl_8Q
Best wishes,
Sonya Stewart.
x
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'Inside Of Me' by Sonya/Dj Paul Pritchard-Mixed/Mastered by Razik
Hi all, This is the track 'Inside Of Me' back in 2011 - Collaboration between myself and Dj Paul Pritchard - It has now been newly Mixed & Mastered by the brill Razik - this is the Radio Version and there is also a Radio Version with some extra Ad Libs. New main synth added to the choruses by Paul, and overall mixed more in a Club Style of Mix. Both myself and Paul are very happy with the way this has turned out. Will be released in about a month's time for purchase (Radio Version & Radio Version With Ad Libs).
There is also a cool Extended Club Mix of this in the pipeline, with also a Club Remixer will be completing a whole new Remix of it also. I will inform you when this is finished.
Please see the 'Inside Of You' Radio Version - YouTube Video is here: http://youtu.be/mi1w0Liwij4 - (The Extended Mix Version YouTube Video will be live once complete).
Special thanks to Dj Paul Pritchard & Razik for the excellent work done on this, to bring it to the level it is now.
Dj Paul Pritchard's links can be found @ https://soundcloud.com/paul-pritchard or http://www.reverbnation.com/paulpritchard
Razik can be found @ http://razikmastering.com or https://soundcloud.com/razikmastering
(Credits Information - October 2013: Words/Vocal Performance by Sonya Stewart. Music by Dj Paul Pritchard. Arranged/Mixed & Mastered by Razik of Razik Mastering).
Comments are always welcome & appreciated.
Stay Blessed,
Sonya Stewart.
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