You-Tube singer songwriter Mikeboymaster is an amazing 12 year old from Germany. Five months after Meik began his keyboard lessons he announced that he had written his own song including a melody. While that may sound incredible Meik has written a total of 26 songs to date with each song showing improvement. Meik receives great comments on his You-Tube Channel for his original writings and deservedly so! I find his ambition and ability for writing to be second to none for his age.
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Meik or (Mike), who will turn 13 in May, started his You-Tube Channel back in March of 2008. However it was only last fall that I first discovered him. I think what kept bringing me back was his unusual sound and his originality.
While Meik is just starting to stretch his wings as a young artists, he has already shown that he has a tremendous talent for writing music and a most curious but soothing voice which delivers a very unique experience to the listener. When asking his dad about his voice he said the following:
“His voice sounds a little more grown up than most 12 year olds. But we let him make his own music and try not to influence him”.
Mikes interest in music blossomed quite suddenly. His dad told me that Meik actually showed more interest in playing soccer and played regularly on a team. But he often would listen to and sing along with the music of Tokyo Hotel.
“My wife and I were surprised to hear Meik sing because neither of us are musically talented, yet Meik had been given a gift that needed to be expressed.”
When Meik was 10 years old, his mother purchased a keyboard for him. Mike was very happy and enthused with this gift and immediately started to play it. After only a few weeks he was already showing signs of a natural talent with music just emanating from the keys. He then asked his parents if he could have lessons and his parents quickly agreed to began his fist keyboard lessons at school.
Five months after he began his lessons he announced that he had written his own song including a melody. While that may sound incredible Meik has written a total of 26 songs to date with each song showing improvement. Meik receives great comments on his You-Tube Channel for his original writings and deservedly so! I find his ambition and ability for writing to be second to none for his age. Each of his songs tells a story and is very much a part of who Meik is.
Meik plans to take his time developing his unique talent for writing and singing but with each new video he demonstrates an ability to perform and express himself in a very unique fashion.
When asked about his You-Tube name he replied; “I want to be called Mikeboymaster right now but should I start recording professionally I will use my real name.”
Meik has great ambitions to become a professional recording artist and song writer! Without a doubt he has more than mastered the writing skills and his latest two original songs are making a big splash all over the Net.
Meik continues with his love for playing soccer and also enjoys skiing but this is one very unique voice that will not stay a mystery for long. Your going to want to keep one eye and ear turned in the direction of Europe because Meik will not stay boymaster for long!
Watch in amazement his latest video for his new song Generations. Meik shares with us more than words and a story in this production, but he empties is heart and delivers his soul.
Be sure you visit him and leave a comment before you go!
I don’t remember the first time I heard Thirteen Year Old Dylan Cragle sing, but I know it stopped me dead in my tracks. His performance really captivated me as I watched this young inherent talent more than demonstrate his ability to deliver a song. It was then that I realized, Dylan was going to be a powerful force in the near future! Dylan was born on May 4, 1996 in Washington State, USA. His Mother Lynn told me “Dylan immediately started using his voice and hasn’t stopped since.”Dylan has always been a very social person. When people meet Dylan they often remark on how articulate, well mannered, charming and funny he is. Some have described him as having personality plus.
As a small child Dylan was always dressing in costumes, acting out stories and putting on shows for his family. When he was 3 years old he told his mother “I’m going to be a star (on stage, not television).” Dylan began taking Dance lessons for the next 4 years and really enjoyed the Jazz and Hip Hop classes. He was a natural and excelled, receiving a Scholarship from the school. At the end of his 4th year of dance class he decided that the costumes had become a little too much for him and dropped out. Dylan then told his parents that he thought he could sing, so for his 10th birthday he was surprised to receive an interview with a vocal coach. It was then his parents turn to be surprised, when the vocal coach said “He has a really good voice, he can sing.†This was the start of Dylan’s passion.
Dylan’s greatest love now is to sing and be on stage. The first time he came off a stage his mother recalled him stating:“That Felt So Good”
Dylan gets very excited when he performs, he loves to make people smile and laugh. He has been performing at schools, street fairs, state fair, farmers markets, and shopping malls.
In addition to his great singing voice, Dylan just completed his first single entitled “He Taught Me” and is currently working on writing more original songs, and composing music with his producer.
Dylan is also interested in acting, and would love to perform in a Broadway play. His favorite musical is Wicked, he collects anything that has to do with that Musical.
He greatly admires Kristen Chenowith, Pink, LeAnn Rimes, Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley. Dylan was privileged to have the opportunity to meet Carrie Underwood at the Washington State Fair.
On a personal note, Dylan is an A, B student and is involved with many after school clubs such as; drama, art and yoga club. When He is not singing Dylan loves training and playing with his German shepherd dog. He also enjoys swimming, playing soccer with his dog and Dad, biking and riding dirt bikes. Dylan dreams of becoming a professional recording artist, and traveling around the world. To learn more about Dylan, you can either visit his You-Tube or MySpace Sites.
Dylan’s songs will soon be featured on TheSkyKid.com Radio as well, and of course you will want to check back here for updates on Dylan’s latest new original releases! Listen to Dylan Sing his interpretation of “Going Home” a song originally written by:Â David Fosters Daughter Amy Foster and Michael Buble. Amy won a BMI award for the song on November 22nd, 2008.
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To close this article I must offer one more song by Dylan which has a fantastic arrangement and of course one of my favorite genres “Country” Listen to Dylan sing “Bless the Broken Road” by Rascal Flatts.
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Keep up the great work Dylan our eyes and ears are going to be tuned in for more of your wonderful works!
