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ISC announced its winners. Buddhuza’s When I Open Up My Door fell short of about 1,200 votes to win in the People’s Voice, but made it to the honorable mention.
Considering that ISC received almost 15,000 entries in 2009, it’s not bad at all.
Thank you all for you voting and support and, next time you see this logo of the website, you know what to do! 
Ideen für Wien, an Austrian blog covering almost all aspects of Viennese life, featured Buddhuza in its Musik aus Wien section. The article is in German, so some of you want to use Google Translation to figure it out.
It’s basically almost everything that you and, surprisingly enough, I know about myself. You’re more than welcome to share the article and comment on it, and tell us what’s missing
Big thanks to Viktoria for her interest and translating my answers to German!
Khatia published another interview with me on her new blog, Words Melt. Let’s check it out and leave her comments. And here’s a copy:
Levan Khubulava, known as Buddhuza, is a song writer and singer. Since I first time found Levan’s songs on the net, he’s creativity is impressing me. From his first interview with me I do know about Levan, that he is originally from Georgia and he loves music. Buddhuza is uploading his new and cool songs online quite often, has brilliant ideas and remarkable style of writing.
Hello Levan, nice to hear from you again. What has changed in your life since your first interview with me?
Depends on how close a look you want me to have. One thing I know, there are some shifts in the way I see and feel, and I think that outleaks in my music in some portions.
International Songwriting Competition (ISC) chose When I Open Up My Door as one of the finalists in the World Music category.
All finalist songs, chosen from about 15,000 entrants, are currently being reviewed by a panel of judges including Tom Waits, Jerry Lee Lewis, Robert Smith (The Cure), Robbie Williams, Rob Thomas, Chris Hillman (The Byrds), Jeff Beck and many others.
If you would like to support me, you just need to enter your valid e-mail address HERE, then check your mail for activation link and, after following that link, scroll down the list for Levan Khubulava (not Buddhuza), tick the box next to it and press the Cast You Vote button at the end of the page.
Voting will close on March 31, 2010. You are allowed to vote once a day and encouraged to do so every morning. Remember what the say, regular voting exercise makes your fingers swift, soul fed and citizen’s conscience clean
Enjoy the spring… and music!
Some of you might have noticed a little green arrow next to every play button on the site. That means now you can download high quality MP3 (256kbps) of every song available in the Music section.
I’m glad I don’t financially depend on music at present and can offer free downloads and free CDs at concerts. This may not be the case when I’m signed, so enjoy the little green arrow while it’s here!
Dear all,
Thanks for all your support, I hope the evening served the purpose and you had fun.
I didn’t manage to capture the quality video, but there’s a webcam record still streaming at http://emap.fm/tunnel.ram (I’m surprised it’s still there). It’s not the best performance, so make sure you really know what you’re doing
Enjoy the snow!
Everything is Dancing by Buddhuza is included in the 2009 ADCOLOR Awards Compilation CD.
The music on the compilation got some exposure at the awards show on October 4th, in Phoenix Arizona. The show was hosted by CNN’s Soledad O’Brien and gave a special All Star award to Cristina Saralegui for her accomplishments in media and business.
Snippets of the songs were a part of the musical background of the show. In addition, the compilation CD got plugged on stage before all of the advertising, marketing and media executives and influencers that were in attendance.
Check out ADCOLOR website to preview the music included in the compilation CD, some of it is pretty cool!
The Totally Twisted compilation CD from the Halfway House Studios, where Buddhuza is featured with two tracks, is already released and up for sale at iTunes, Amazon and other online stores.
You can preview the songs on this and three other compilations before actually buying an album or individual tracks. Check them out and leave your comments or vote for you favorite one by filling out this form.
Hey all,
I’m playing at Tunnel Vienna Live on Saturday, 6 February, 9:00 PM. This time there’s no competition, but since it’s all about fun, let’s have fun together!
Tunnel is at Florianigasse 39, 1080 Vienna (see map) and those who can’t come, can, hopefully, watch it live here (requires Real Player).
And bring friends, entrance is free
See you there!
Levan
