Bongo Boy Rock n Roll TV Show Series Season 12 Episode 7 – “Fall & Peace”
Review by Dave Franklin (Dancing About Architecture)
Those familiar with the Bongo Boy roster and musical friends will recognise the singular voice of Annemarie Picerno immediately as she kicks things off with What Will You Say, a bluesy-soul ballad, but one forged of confident tones and gorgeous textures. The term power ballad managed to get itself a lousy name and evokes images of poodle-haired glam rockers in unnecessarily tight jeans, but this is a power ballad in perhaps the truest sense of the words.
Love and Peace is a gorgeous collaboration that, as dark clouds gather around our world, calls for harmony and empathy, calm and understanding…love and peace. Players from all musical walks of life join singer and musician Prem Murti. Singers Natalie Ai Kamauu and Annemarie Picerno lay down an array of gorgeous controlled and considered vocals, courtesy of Mike Greenly, over Russ Hewitt’s spacious, picked acoustic guitar. The song gradually swathes in classical strings courtesy of An Vedi’s delicate violin and Tess Remy-Schumacher’s sumptuous cello. The result is a genuinely brilliant piece that goes beyond mere music or even art and offers a work of sonic healing and something to think about in this increasingly divided world on the only planet we have ever called home. Excellent!
BONGO BOY TV SEASON 12 EPISODE 7
ARK OF MUSIC REVIEW
https://thearkofmusic.com/bongo-boy-tv-season-12-episode-7/
The first video features the song “What Will You Say” from Annemarie Picerno. This is a slow, mellow track finding Annemarie…relaxing in a tub. Sure, there’s heartache and a slavish devotion to the expectations of others – but Annemarie, while soaking in symbolic disinterest, lets the worries and concerns roll off her back like so much bathwater. And with a smoking cigarette, dark glasses, and laissez-faire attitude, Annemarie simply relaxes, remains curious, but lets it all play out.
Prem Murti, Natalie Ai Kamauu, Mike Greenly, Annemarie Picerno (remember her?), Tess Remy-Schumacher, An Vedi, and Russ Hewitt with their latest track, “Love and Peace.” This is a slow, somber track with strong, balanced vocals. It’s a musical entreatment for something better – something beyond the complicated human condition. “Love and Peace” features great orchestration, talented players, and moments where danceable percussion grants the song additional strength.
BILLBOARD MAGAZINE
GRAMMY PREVIEW 2024
LOVE AND PEACE in OCT 2023 BILLBOARD MAGAZINE Grammy Preview Issue pg 49 http://bulletins.billboard.com.s3.amazonaws.com/specialissues/_misc/FLIP%20BOOKS/2023/Billboard_2023_13_1007.pdf
SPREAD HOPE SEND LOVE - The Power of One Movement Page 113
LAZIE INDIE MAGAZINE Aug 2023
The Impact of AI - Evolution of Music? by Lyia Meta
Annemarie Picerno and other Grammy recognized artists like Kitt Wakely, Eric Alexandrakis, & Sharon Lia in Lazie Indie Magazine share thoughts on how AI (artifical intelligence) is changing the music industry
Article by Lyia Meta Aug 2023
SOMEWHERE IN TIME Sept 11 2023
Annemarie Picerno - All Around Entertainer
Meet Annemarie Picerno a multi genre diverse entertainer collaborating with many musical artists and their causes being heard around the world.
FULL ARTICLE:
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MEET-ANNEMARIE-PICERNO.html?soid=1139275953339&aid=OTVrQSQpM-k
TIMES SQUARE CHRONICLES Aug 2023
Multi-Talented Musician Prem Murti Makes a Song Worthy of Award Nominations and International Recognition
"Buoyed by Murti’s beautiful and exotic music, “Love and Peace” has a universal quality that makes the message all the more profound."
Brad Balfour - Times Square Chronicles
SHOUT OUT MIAMI -- AUG 2023 https://shoutoutmiami.com/meet-annemarie-picerno-entertainer-songwriter-composer-actress-comedian
Nashville's Multi-Genre Artist Annemarie Picerno Releases Emotional Radio Single "What Will You Say"
Indie Music News Reporter AUG 2023
Redemption and Crossing Over is Explored in Annemarie Picerno's Powerful New Song "What Will You Say"
"What Will You Say showcases Annemarie Picerno's versatility and musical artistry, combining up-tempo and bright elements with powerful emotions expressed as a testament to love with no regrets and a call to cherish meaningful connections."
Annemarie Picerno and Bob McGilpin receive nominations for the Josie Music Awards https://t.co/GvMDLYHgxY
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