After my first release in 2009 “Stranger on 2nd Avenue” that was produced in NYC, I’m bringing “The Virtual Playground” to life. It’s based on my Song “Miss Facebook” that was on the “Stranger on 2nd avenue” EP. On this new piece you’ll find 4 Remixes by international DJs and producers. The original song was produced by Stephen George at Gimme That Sound Productions in NY, USA. New York City based composer and singer Todd Michaelsen (My Pet Dragon), collaborated with me on this project. On Virtual Playground you find Remixes by Eat More Cake (UK), Cologne based DJ, producer and writer Hans Nieswandt and the two Swiss DJs and producers Enzo di Caprio and Massive Reloaded. In the official music video clip you see Thamara Weiss, winner of the Fashion Days Model Challenge (Channel Pro7) TV show.
1. Pick Me Up 2. Just A Pop Song 3. Miss Face Book 4. Counting Raindrops 5. Les Choses Et Toi 6. Travel Therapy (Bonus Track)
REVIEWS for Stranger on 2nd Avenue
ABOUT Stranger on 2nd Avenue
“Stranger on 2nd Avenue” is my first piece of art that I want to share with the world. I have written all songs after having decided to pursue my dream (music) and move to NYC in 2007. The EP contains songs about: falling down when you lose the ground (“Pick Me Up”) – dancing carelessly to pop music (“Just A Pop Song”) - the foredoomed virtual playground on Facebook (“Miss Face Book”) - counting raindrops when you wait for somebody’s message (“Counting Raindrops”) – a French song about “the things and you” (“Les Choses et Toi”) and last but not least the bonus track (lyrics written by Emmy award winning author Karen Schaler), for those who need some Travel Therapy (“Travel Therapy”). It was a blessing to be able to work with world renowned musicians & producers like Mike Visceglia, Zak Soulam, Sammy Merendino and Doug Yowell, who all created magic in and outside the studio- I want to thank everybody who was involved in the project – without you I am just another artist in New York City… Lyrics, Piano & Vocals: Rob Holub Drums: Sammy Merendino, Doug Yowell Guitar: Zak Soulam Bass: Mike ViscegliaProduced by: Mike Visceglia & Zak Soulam Recorded at: Dreamland Studios, Woodstock, NY & The Spot, NYC Mastered by: Steven Berson, Total Sonic Media, Brooklyn, NYC
