Hello Friends and Followers!

Exciting news – I just dropped my first podcast episode featuring Anthony Assi, a rockstar senior principal from Oracle, and we dished out some seriously cool insights on the Latest Trends in Cloud Computing.

Anthony and I discussed among other topics the three main types of cloud services (IaaS, PaaS and SaaS), the benefits of using cloud services, concerns people often have about the cloud, the security of the cloud, current trends and future innovations in cloud computing, the intersection of AI and cloud services, career tips for those who wish to work in the cloud computing industry, and much more.
Hosting this first episode was a blast, and there's more business, entrepreneurship and tech magic coming your way!

Stay tuned for more exciting conversations and make sure to subscribe to The IJK Podcast on YouTube.

Here's the full episode:

Hello Friends!

I have recently recorded an acoustic version of Queen's tune "Crazy Little Thing Called Love", a timeless rock and roll anthem written by Freddie Mercury. The song was released in 1979 as the lead single from their album "The Game." What sets this track apart is its departure from Queen's typical progressive and complex sound, adopting a more straightforward, rockabilly style.
Freddie Mercury was inspired by the music of Elvis Presley (which - as you may know - I am a big fan of), and you can hear that influence in the catchy, upbeat rhythm and the playful lyrics. The song features a prominent rockabilly guitar riff, played by Brian May, which gives it a retro, 1950s feel.

Here is my own version with just guitars and vocals, hope you like it!

Enjoy the fall season, winter and Christmas are almost here!

Best wishes
IJK
 

Hello friends! IJK here.

It's been a while I haven't posted on this blog, the past few months have been nothing short from hectic.

I am thrilled to announce the release of The Red Bond, my latest animated short movie. This is a very personal project I have been working on for the past two years and I am delighted to have it now publicly available on mainstream video platforms.

As some of you may know, the movie has garnered very positive reviews and has been officially selected at several film festivals around the world including The Lebanese International Film Festival and The New York Movie Awards to name a few.

I am happy to announce it has also received a few awards including awards from The Amsterdam Short Film Festival, The Reale Film Festival and The IndieFEST Film Awards.

The Red Bond tells the story of a hunter who chases a deer into a mysterious cave. It is a fantasy story with cool visuals and the soundtrack is a remix version of The Red Light Inn, a single part of my first EP.

You can watch The Red Bond below:

​I hope you enjoy the movie!

Speak very soon,

Peace & Love

IJK

Hello friends and followers! 

I have recently released a cover version of a brilliant French song originally performed by Daniel Balavoine for Starmania, a famous rock opera in the seventies and eighties.

The song was later performed by numerous artists such as the Canadian crooner Bruno Pelletier, the Kazakh star Dimash Kudaibergen, the French singer Calogero...etc.

It is a truly beautiful song with moving lyrics and requiring powerful vocal acrobatics. 

This is one of my favorite French songs and I especially like how it starts slow, builds up slowly before exploding into an aria of emotions and soaring vocals.

To understand what I mean, check out my version below.

Talk soon,

IJK

Hello friends and followers!

I hope you had a nice summer break despite everything wrong going on in the world right now. Of course, whatever happens, we have to always remain hopeful, keep our heads high and fight, for life is nothing but a series of endless challenges.

On a happier note, I would like to share with you my latest cover song which I was busy recording over the past few weeks. It is a brilliant classic song, originally released in Italian and later on covered by none other than the king himself, Elvis. 

Here is my rendition of "It's Now Or Never" (O Sole Mio in Italian). I hope you enjoy the song and its music video!

Note: Video footage shot by my lovely wife Marianne.

Speak soon,
IJK

Hi Everyone,

It's been a while my last update on this blog. The past few months were quite difficult on everybody amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. I hope you are all safe and well!

Despite these challenging times, my wife and I have been able to write and produce a song for our latest newborn, a sweet little angel called Luciana. 

We have even created a fun, cute and colorful music video for her, check out "Lucci" below :)

On another note, I am currently working on several musical projects so stay tuned for further updates!

Love & respect

​IJK

Hello folks!

I have been away for some time working on new materials that I plan to release in 2021.

Meanwhile I have just released a cover for the jolly season. It is one of my favorite Christmas songs by none other than the King of Rock'n'Roll himself.

Here is the full lyric video for Blue Christmas, I hope you enjoy it! 

I am also delighted to share with you a nice review the song recently received from a renowned music critic from Canada:

https://sleepingbagstudios.ca/ijk-blue-christmas/

Finally, I wish you all a blessed and merry Christmas full of hope and a better year ahead.

Love & respect
​IJK

"You know I can't be found, sitting home alone, if you can't come around, at least please telephone..."

Here's how this rock & roll tune by none other than the King himself starts. 

I happened to record a home made live version  with only vocals on acoustic guitar. Here's the clip !

A few updates on what I'm currently working on: A new Christmas song! More details soon...

Take care, stay safe.

IJK

Hello friends and followers!

It's been a difficult past few months for most of us battling the Corona crisis and trying to make sense of our lives confined at home. I hope you are all safe and well.

Like everybody else, I took advantage from these times at home to do what I do best, and hence I am currently writing and recording a number of new songs. I hope you too are trying to creatively be productive during this trying period.

I also took the chance to record a long overdue cover of one of my favourite all-time classic ballads by Paul Anka and made famous by none other than the legendary Frank Sinatra.

Here is My Way...my way :)
Enjoy it and till we speak again, stay safe! 

​IJK

Hello friends and followers! IJK here. 

I have been recently working on a number of exciting things one of which is a cover of this brilliant song by legendary French singer-songwriter Francis Cabrel called L'Encre De Tes Yeux (which literally means "the ink of your eyes"). 

I have performed and recorded an acoustic version of it in my cozy studio in Dubai, here it is:

I hope you will enjoy it as much as I enjoyed recording it.
Speak soon!
IJK