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qw25041985
#1 Posted : Saturday, May 29, 2010 9:32:16 PM
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Here is the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVBzaM-3Bbo

The video was made in May 2010. Thanx.

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muganda
#2 Posted : Wednesday, June 02, 2010 10:50:50 AM
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Okay had noted to give a response. So I decided to compare the video to KOKOROKO by Kefee featuring Timaya, noting both are gospel...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4widR3Rml-k

1. Story: Music tells a story. Kefee talks about Kokoroko - how her relationship with God is strong and makes her complete. On and Ons perserverance amidst troubles is not seen on screen.

2. Authenticity: African setting of Kefee's video and local language intonations. On and On is westernised and seems to be in a dark studio.

3. Vibrance: Difficult to forget refrain in Kokoroko / the beats / the dance / flamboyance of African attire. On and on feels like another rap song by wannabe Africans in forgettable T-shirts.

4. Theme: Kefee's video has a setting, is alive, is colourful and African. On and on is difficult to place in Kenyan setting and too many dark glasses and averted glances.

5. Direction: Keffe's video has an introduction and end, still and moving, black/white then colour, daily life story, limited play on graphics, split screen, scenes (woman hanging clothes, playing drafts, man giving advice, woman with water jug, man chewing stick, house dance, sunset, kids dancing)
On and On has too many frontal views on MC Dice and young crew members, what's with the goal posts, Subtitles too often, dance showmanship....



As will all art, much respect to both creatives, but I only hoped to instruct and raise the bar. Was I too harsh Wazuans, what say you?

Kusadikika
#3 Posted : Wednesday, June 02, 2010 1:44:19 PM
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@Muganda. You are right on! Very good analysis.


I once read a book, I think it was "Winning" by Jack Welch in which he talks about successful businesses and how they distinguish themselves. One was by product and the other was service. The example he used was of an eatery that had some really delicious food but lousy service. People kept coming back for the food in spite of the service. In the other case was this place that was heaven like in ambience and service but you really could not remember what you ate there because it did not stand out in any way.

In music you have to distinguish yourself somehow too. Either a sound so unique that people will always come back. This is where being original comes in. Since we are talking gospel look at the hits on these local gospel songs and see:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqvpsbnbcek
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhxWrM9l5lg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0ggG0_QjC4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWyJKtjkSVg

These are local productions with a loyal following. You might look at the videos especially the last one for example and laugh at how amateurish the production is but the audience who consume this kind of music will keep coming back because there is nowhere else they can get this kind of experience. It is a unique original sound.

Your video is very well done. It is a beautiful package but am afraid your target audience can find something similar and probably done better from an African American gospel rap group. If you are going to try and venture in a dominant genre like rap then be prepared to be measured against the best in that genre. It does have a culture of its own that will make an outsider look fake. It is however not impossible but then it requires some modification and localisation as has been done by the Bongo Flava artists in Tanzania with great success.

I wish you well.
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