Ever since I first heard the Otis Redding soft-styled vocals of Michael Kiwanuka (facebook/twitter) on a City Sessions video he’s been on pretty much constant repeat around Walrus Towers. That makes me doubly excited in that this week saw both the release of his latest video for I’m Getting Ready and my first chance to catch him live.
At Bush Hall he was opened for by Rachel Sermanni, who was fantastic, but more on her another time. Live he is captivating – as you would imagine – with his vocals staying warm and smooth in front of a band that stayed free flowing and loose throughout. Kiwanuka had the audience in the palm of his hand, and the odd joke about (and a cover of) Bill Withers only added to the relaxed vibe of the night. A very impressive performance.
The video is shot like a super-8 home movie reflecting the uplifting warmth of the lullaby. A thing of beauty.
[BUY] Michael Kiwanuka – I’m Getting Reading EP on VINYL or MP3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Wgj6vJDfjY
I’m Getting Ready by MichaelKiwanuka
I Need Your Company by MichaelKiwanuka
Worry Walks Beside Me by MichaelKiwanuka
I Need You By My Side by MichaelKiwanuka
Any Day Will Do Fine by MichaelKiwanuka