YMN Reviews: Tiki Black

 Born in Paris, raised in France and Cameroon and now based in England, singer/songwriter Tiki Black has been entertaining audiences with her natural musical talent for years. For Tiki, the words and passion seem to come straight from the heart. For a first time listener like myself, I found that rather impressive. A childhood that involved many moves and little consistency, music was the one thing that she could always rely on and are we ever glad that she did.

Tiki Black

 Released in July of 2013, Tiki Black's debut album "Out Of The Black" is nothing short of a masterpiece. Ten tracks are included on the album and each one is worth listening to ,and more then once. Piano is quite evident throughout the record and it compliments her voice quite well. If I had to pick one song that stood out to be, it would have to be the first track, "Feel Like Smoke". The song has a very powerful feel to it and it does a great job of setting the tone for the rest of the album. Other personal standouts include the title track "Out Of The Black" and "Powder Masks".

 Throughout the past few years, Tiki Black has played many shows in Europe and that will continue into next year as well. I can only imagine the powerful and moving shows that Tiki Black puts on and if you get a chance to go, I highly recommend that you do.

 Well, it was an honour to do this for Tiki Black. She is a deserving musician and we wish her nothing but the best going forward. Be sure to check out her music, links will be below.


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tikiblackmusic

Website: http://tikiblack.com/

Listen: https://soundcloud.com/tikiblack

An Original Song III- "Broken"

It feels as just yesterday,
You were by my side,
The warmth of spring,
Is a comfort no more.

Waiting patiently,
Thinking of words to say,
To make- You stay,
But I gave it all away..

I'm not open,
I'm just broken,
And now I'm dying,
With regret.

The days they come and go,
Yet the feelings never change,
I'm lost and confused- Don't know what to do,
I'm gone without you,
If only you weren't gone to...

Everything that I want,
Everything I am,
Lays in front of me,
Motionless..

I'm not open,
I'm just broken,
And now I'm dying,
With regret.

I'm not open,
I'm just broken,
And now I'm dying,
With regret.

Day after day,
All the words that I say,
Wont amount to anything.

Day after day,
All the words that I say,
Wont amount to anything.

And now I'm open,
I'm broken,
And I'm dying,
With regret.

And now I'm open,
I'm broken,
And I'm dying,
With regret.

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An Original Song II

Title: Leave The Past (In The Past)

Leave the past in the past,
Leave it now.

The time has come to find some sensibility,
In yourself,
The war was won,
You were defeated.

Bloodshed, On the way to victory.

No sacrifice is to great for you,
If you only knew.

It's time to find some reason in this world,
If there is any left.

Is there any left?

What is life, If we don't have reason?
What is life, If we don't have reason?

We look to the sky for answers,
What do we find?
What do we know?

Leave the past in the past, Leave it
Leave the past in the past, Leave it now.

Your time is up,
Don't move.
Their going to find you.

If only...
If only you knew.

Leave the past in the past for now,
It's to late,
It's to late to go back.

Leave the past in the past for now,
It's to late to go back,
Oh...

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An Original Song

This is one of my more recent songs that I have written. Let me know what you think:

Title: A Is For Apple, E Is For You

Worn out cliches weigh heavy on my mind,
You are catching the midnight train tonight,
This apocalyptic way of life is driving me insane,
So just stay awhile and drop these chains,
We will be set free, We will be set free.

That day still replays over in my head,
The sun of spring was shining so bright,
I saw you for the first time,
Everything felt right.

Who knew right then and there,
I would get caught in the thick and thin,
Of your eyes, your tears, your smile, your laugh,
Who knew I would end up last.

Worn out cliches weigh heavy on my mind,
You are catching the midnight train tonight,
This apocalyptic way of life is driving me insane,
So just stay awhile and drop these chains,
We will be set free, We will be set free.

The nights passed slowly-struggles abound,
I shouted your name yet I made no sound,
Dark clouds cover what were once sunny skies,
It was almost time to say goodbye.

But I couldn't bring myself to do it,
We were on the right track-bit by bit,
We got derailed,
I'd give anything to have you back.

Who knew right then and there,
I would get caught in the thick and thin,
Of your eyes, your tears, your smile, your laugh,
Who knew I would end up last.

Worn out cliches weigh heavy on my mind,
You are catching the midnight train tonight,
This apocalyptic way of life is driving me insane,
So just stay awhile and drop these chains,
We will be set free, We will be set free.

Halfway around the world,
That's where I want to be tonight,
The sun of spring-the first time,
Everything felt right.

Halfway around the world,
That's where you are tonight,
Dark clouds cover sunny skies,
I never want to say goodbye.

Who knew right then and there,
I would get caught in the thick and thin,
Of your eyes, your tears, your smile, your laugh,
Who knew I would end up last....

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