Brian Tarquin Featuring Jean Luc Ponty “Beyond The
Warrior's Eyes”
and
Brian
Tarquin Featuring Eric Johnson & Dean
Brown “The Gates Of Valhalla”
Best Rock
Performance
Brian
Tarquin Featuring Robben Ford & Hal
Lindes “Quiet Desperation”
A heavy and glorious fusion-prog collection, “Beyond
the Warrior’s Eyes” is Brian and his friends (Jean Luc Ponty, Eric
Johnson, Robben Ford (Miles Davis), Steve Morse (Deep Purple), Dean Brown
(David Sanborn), Hal Lindes (Dire Straits), Chris Poland (Megadeth), John
Tropea (Billy Cobham), Steve Kindler (Jeff Beck), Carl Verheyen (Supertramp)
& Larry McCray (John Mayall), the late Phil Naro, and the Budapest Symphony
Orchestra) latest collaborative album. “Beyond The Warrior’s Eyes”
mission is to support the charity, Hope For The Warriors, who provide medical
care, mental health counseling, professional training and education, physical
conditioning and transition services for wounded, ill, and injured Marines and
Navy members. https://www.hopeforthewarriors.org/
"I Wish
You Joy" Dean Friedmanmale tenor vocals, like a soulful and mindful Billy Joel with coed harmonies and harmonica. "Breathe the morning air" joy joy joy Joy!!!!
Kwanzaa’s Pure Light Yocontalie Jackson & the Jennifer Tibbetts Children's Chorus Gospel, percussion, flugelhorns, piano, mid-tempo, spoken word and singing, female leadsinger & teenage children choir describes what Kwanzaa is and how it's related to "our African past." celebrate community & words that rhyme like unity, responsibility.
"Smiling" Refestramus prog rock inspired by Crack the Sky but with female vocals kindred to Miley Cyrus. "I'll keep smiling so you can see me."
Zombie
Love Refestramus uptempo dance with energetic edm
fx, keyboards that sound like strings, female vocals, multi-female vocals
qualities of being a zombie "Keep fighting me baby, you're driving me
crazy, we gotta fight for our zombie love"
Hometown
Jaclyn Bradley female vocals, slow and mellow, midwestern pop-rock,
leaving home to travel the world and get married, ultimately finding it in her
hometown. "The things that you run from
sometimes save your soul."
One Tribe Orleans Funky guitar and drums mid-tempo like the Eagles' Life in the Fast Lane, John Hall's blues rock voice, "We are all one tribe." chant "we are one everyone we are one" Note: Lyrics shout out conflicts from the 1990s.
Blackbird Kj Denhert piano led jazz
version with instrumentals and upright bass solo, Kj has a comforting jazz pop voice, alto, there is a build up vocally
towards the end. BIPOC, live
recording without crowd noise.
The Time We Share Hank Wedel midtempo, friendly song, male tenor with voice like Richard Thompson, "It's great to see you, we thought you were dead." hook: "It's all about the time we share." Reunion.
Outrage
Olympics Joe Deninzon &
Stratospheerius male vocal, tenor in Jack Bruce's range, keyboards into full band led with
electric violin. Genesis-inspired. This is about not minding your own business
& why people walk on eggshells, cancel culture.
FU DanceDoozer McDooze (aka Paul Short)upbeat tempo electric guitar & drums
driven, British cockney punk singer/sometimes shouter, rock dance song,
Starting fights in person & online. "It's ok to give someone a second
chance, but on the third time, give them the FU Dance."
Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius' new music video "Outrage Olympics" due on the group's album, "Impostor!" out October 11 on 7d Media/City Hall Distribution.
My interview with Joe Deninzon of Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius and Kansas Fame premieres on the Anne Leighton Inclusion Interview Show, seen on YouTube on Saturday, August 31, at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT / and Sunday morning at 1 AM Amsterdam Time.
Michelle Moog-Koussa's TedX Speech on Encouraging Creative People
Robeone (aka
Robert Schindler) is celebrating the 90th Birthday of inventor Bob
Moog and the 5th Anniversary of the Moogseum with a special nod to this
founding father of the modern day synthesizer.
Moog was a
pioneer in electric sound, and dedicated his life to musicians, music, and
innovation. His inventions innovated the sound, usages, and sizes of
synthesizers, hence establishing the brand of the Moog Synthesizer.
The Bob Moog Foundation (founded in
2006) thanks Robeone for his contributions. Says founder Michelle Moog-Koussa, “Robert has supported us in just about every way possible,
from frequent financial donations to volunteering to in-kind donations to
attending all of our events and purchasing all of our new merch releases. He's
always the first to show up to our events, and always offers to do more.” The Moogseum and
the Bob Moog Foundation online store features his CDs and vinyl; 100% of the
sales of his music there and online benefit the Bob Moog Foundation.
In celebration of the
Moogseum’s 5th Anniversary, Robeone was
honored to play “The Star Spangled Banner” on a
1981 Moog Liberation Keytar from the Bob Moog Foundation Archives at Greenwood
Field, on May 24 at the Men’s Asheville City Soccer Club match
against Marietta, Georgia’s Southern Soccer Academy Kings. Asheville continued
its dominance over Georgia with a resounding 4-1 victory!Excerpts were caught by a fan;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alxb0GNt4DY.
The Moogseum, a project of the Bob Moog
Foundation, opened in 2019, and has welcomed over 40,000
visitors from all over the world.Ms. Moog-Koussa
says that the Bob Moog Foundation was founded after
communications from “tens of thousands of people from around the world during
my father's illness and passing” in 2005. “People sent us
testimonials about how Bob Moog had changed their lives, and even
transformed their lives, through his instruments. We felt this legacy of
inspiration deserved to be carried forward to the next generation.”
Tours of the museum included viewing recent
additions of rare instruments and historical materials from Bob Moog’s legacy.
Visitors were allowed to play a rare Minimoog
Voyager Signature Edition serial number 0176.
Robeone says, “The
importance of Bob Moog’s inventions and his complete passion helped create an
industry that still allows musicians to express themselves in ways we
never dreamed possible. My life was changed when I heard the Moog solo at
the end of ‘Lucky Man’ by Emerson Lake and Palmer. I couldn’t wait to be able
to not only play one but to own one. The Minimoog was just being released,
and I was saving every penny.”
Dr. Bob’s
SoundSchool, the hallmark education project of the Bob Moog Foundation, teaches
young children about the science of sound through music and technology . Robeone
explains, “With the lack of music education in schools, it is so important
to me to inspire the youth of today.”Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool has trained over 200
teachers. Over 30,000 children have been reached through Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool
multi-sensory lessons.
The Moogseum is at 56 Broadway
Street, Asheville, NC 28801.828-258-1262
I'm thankful to be promoting superhero musicians and songwriters--most lately The Kings, Brian Tarquin, The String Revolution, Robeone, Jaclyn Bradley, The Bluestone Sisters, Tony Moore, Refestramus, Joe Deninzon.....
First, here are some of my holiday songs--all of which I'd love you to consider.
Happy December Jaclyn Bradley Affectionate singalong that mentions every big
holiday: Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, New Year’s into one song!
Kwanzaa’s Pure Light Yocontalie Jackson
& the Jennifer Tibbetts Singersgospel,
percussion, flugelhorns piano, mid-tempo, spoken word and singing, female
leadsinger & teenage children choir describes what Kwanzaa is and how it's
related to "our African past." celebrate community & words that
rhyme like unity, responsibility
Peace A Dream Robeone(instrumental, multi
keyboards, including acoustic piano and synthesizers, notably a moog.
instrumental, slow and steady tempo, flowy, mystical, adventures music starting
with a piano and then a range of electronic keyboards
Tchatchkes LatkesRachael Sage
She sings the ingredients in this festive ditty which sounds good late
night/early morning. Gypsy Oom PahPah Waltz with festive instruments.“Onions Peppers Oy Gevalt!”
This ChristmasThe KingsHarmonic
pop rock. Elvis Costello, Smithereens-y, celestial chimes.the theme of the song is wishing for love for
your family who is so far away and for strangers that are alone. Canadian
Content.
Auld Lang Syne Tony MooreGentle thoughtful, elderly British-sound
voice, tenor,"we'll take a cup of kindness"piano is lead instrument.It builds into dramatic orchestral key
change.
Jody Quine & the Big Mr. C's recording of my song “Got
My Eye on You, Santa” is a dream come true for me as writer. It's perfect pop song inspired by 1960s girl groups and beloved Katrina and the Waves.
Brief updates on some of my artists.
Jaclyn Bradley's new single, Hometown is live on streaming media.
Robeone, who's been cheerleading for the Moogseum, is finding interviews about the Moogseum's 5th Anniversary and Bob Moog's 90th Birthday. He's due an album, "Optimistica," late September on Transglobal Music/Orchard-Sony. Visit his new storefront at https://thebandwagonusa.com/collections/robeone. If you're in Asheville, Robert's got a storefront at the Moogseum at The Moogseum is at 56 Broadway
Street, Asheville, NC 28801.
Tony Moore's "Awake" is a one-man multi-media story with music and metaphors about being a caregiver for his mum, who was struggling with dementia during the pandemic. Iron Maiden's Steve Harris is one of his angels. He performed the show in Somerville, MA; Albany, NY; and New York City at The Cutting Room, and throughout the UK opening for Steve's band British Lion . Here's the Trailer: The Kings' new album "The Longest Story Ever Told" is finding airplay, including on Voice of America, which interviewed the group this past week for Larry London's show, "Crossings." Their song "Nowhere to Go But Gone" is The Summer #RoadTrip Song!
Joe Deninzon &
Stratospheerius signed a record deal with Trey Gunn's 7d Media (City Hall Distribution), which is home to the new
Michael Shrieve album "Drums of Compassion." Joe’s "Impostor!" album will be out on October 11 with the single "Outrage Olympics" out September 6. Joe's available to record strings for your music.
Refestramus, a stupendous prog rock band, helmed by Wizard/drummer/songwriter Derek Ferguson. ProgUK
says the group's “Intourist” is “likeable, uplifting… a home-cooked slice
of melody rich prog… the smile on its face is
infectious.” The new single "Side Hustle" has a Jethro Tull flute sound, and is being promoted to radio by Powderfinger.
I help with tour press for Grammy winning The String Revolution, who will be in Texas, Florida, California, Virginia before the end of 2024. Some of the dates will be opening slots for the California Guitar Trio, the others for Tommy Emmanuel, who shared the Grammy with TSR for "Folsom Prison Blues." The group does its own music licensing, Check out their cover of Michael Jackson's "Billy Jean."
Brian Tarquin & Heavy Friends' "Beyond the Warrior’s Eyes" album is mainly fusion with collaborations with electric violinist Jean Luc Ponty and great guitarists including Robben Ford and Steve Morse. The
final track on the album is a vocal by Phil Naro, “These Colors Don’t Run.” Flag
patriotism.
A Buddhist
monk stood in singer-songwriter Jaclyn Bradley’s Ireland apartment. “You have
it all wrong,” he told her. “Reincarnation doesn’t just happen at the end of
life… Being renewed can happen in any instant; you can be reborn at any
time.”
A
week later Bradley learned things in that same apartment that led to the end of
her marriage and subsequently led to the American singer moving home. The monk,
who was her neighbor, worked at McDonalds [true story], so he brought her boxes
marked as “nuggets” and “French fries” so she could pack up her life and be
reborn.
As
a teen, Jaclyn Bradley left the lakeside town of Lorain, Ohio to pursue music.
The years and miles away led her on many adventures: studying opera at Indiana
University, working in television in L.A., and to New York City where she
stopped her roommate from going to work at The World Trade Center on September
11th. After watching the Twin Towers fall from her roof, Jaclyn turned from
singing classical works to writing her own songs.
The
road also led Jaclyn to hospitals where she conducted music therapy bedside and
in surgery. With motherhood came a move to The Netherlands, then Ireland where
she raised her daughter while recording music, making films, and starring as a
contestant on The Voice of Holland and Ireland’s Got Talent.
Arriving
full-circle, the journey back to her birthplace of Lorain and the opening of
her heart to love again is the topic of Bradley’s latest musical release,
“Hometown.”
Lorain
is a town famous for its lighthouse; perhaps it was the light of that Lake Erie
beacon guided Bradley home. In late 2019, right before the pandemic hit,
Bradley moved with her daughter back to the place she was born. “To say I
wasn't broken and scared would be untrue,” shares Bradley, “but in the nurturing
place that raised me, I was able to thrive, reinvent and find light again.”
This
is not that first time Lorain, Ohio has been reverently mentioned by a creative
native. Legendary author, Toni Morrison was also born in Lorain and wrote in
her autobiographical novel, The Bluest Eye, “Few people
can say the names of their hometowns with such sly affection. Perhaps because
they don’t have hometowns, just places they were born.”Lorain seems to be the former for Ms. Bradley.
In
2020, she opened a music school, “Rock Town Music Academy”where she now teaches students of all ages to
find their unique songs and voices. In just a few years, the school was awarded
best music instruction in Lorain County. Currently, it’s nominated for best
music school in the area by Cleveland Magazine.
Bradley
found love again. Hometown, a song about finding everything you were
searching for in your own backyard,was penned in Bradley’s garden with her
partner/co-writer Derek Connell. Jaclyn invited her local friends to be a part
of the project and throughout the song you may hear chants of friends singing
along around a campfire.
Hometown was produced in
Nashville, Tennessee by Austin Moorhead (Mickey Guyton, Carly Pearce).
“On
the way to the Nashville studio to record Hometown, we were picked up by
a Lyft driver from Lorain” proclaims Bradley. “During the drive we shared
childhood memories and called mutual friends. It’s amazing how signs and gifts
are always all around us if we are open to them.”
As
for the song, Bradley hopes that it will touch the hearts of anyone who is
connected to their roots. “Sometimes we find that everything we are searching
for already lives inside us. The most beautiful trip is always the one you take
back to your own heart.”
“Hometown”
and its b-side “Burn for You” will be available on vinyl and all streaming
services on July 7th.
THE 10TH
ANNUAL JOSIE MUSIC AWARDS has nominated Brian Tarquin & Heavy Friends: “Beyond
the Warrior’s Eyes” in 6 different categories: Album of the Year (Instrumental): Beyond the Warrior’s Eyes
Music Video of the Year: Beyond
the Warrior’s Eyes featuring Jean Luc Ponty
Musician of the Year
(Guitarist): Brian Tarquin
Music Production/Producer: Brian Tarquin Songwriter of the Year: Brian Tarquin
Record
Label/Businesses of the Year: BHP Music-Guitar Trax Records, LLC
The winners will be announced during the award ceremony on Sunday,
October 27, 2024, 10th Annual Josie Music Awards at The Grand Ole Opry House.
The Josie Music Awards
The mission of the Josie Music Awards is to honor, recognize and reward
excellence, outstanding talents, and remain focused on the creativity across
the independent music industry. Acknowledging all music genres, and each are
celebrated through one winner in each genre in many of the categories.The Josie Music Awards is the largest
music award show in the independent music industry, which brings in thousands
from around the globe yearly to celebrate as a privately owned, licensed
company without attaching the event to other events in the music industry. The
Josie Music Awards is the ultimate recognition for talents in the independent
music industry and remains laser focused on the music aspect of the
entertainment world. There is never any cost to submit material reviewed by an
all-pro-panel of judges that boast resumes which include Grammy’s, CMAs,
Legendary Clients, and more.
Brian Tarquin
Multi-Emmy award winning Brian Tarquin is an established top rate
composer/guitarist/producer. Through the past 30 years he has enjoyed Top 10
radio hits in several formats as Smooth Jazz, Roots Music Awards, NACC Loud
Rock, Metal Contraband, Jam Band & CMJ’s RPM charts. His music has been
heard by tens of millions on a plethora of television and film scores such as: CSI,
Ellen, Extra, TMZ, 60 Minutes, Sex and the City, 20/20, SNL, Godzilla,
Seinfeld, Cheers, Charmed, Good Morning America, The Watcher (Keanu Reeves),
Desert Heat (Van Damme), The Sender (R. Lee Ermey), and National
Lampoon’s Repli-Kate (Ali Landry) to name a few.
In 2024 Brian Tarquin & Heavy Friends lifted up the spirits of our veterans through music with Beyond
The Warrior’s Eyes honoring military soldiers who defend our freedoms.
This glorious fusion-prog collection is the latest collaborative masterpiece by
Brian and his friends featuring Jean-Luc Ponty, Eric Johnson, Robben
Ford, Steve Morse (Deep Purple), Dean Brown (David Sanborn), Hal Lindes (Dire
Straits), Chris Poland (Megadeth), John Tropea (Billy Cobham), Steve Kindler
(Jeff Beck), Carl Verheyen (Supertramp), Larry McCray (John Mayall), Phil Naro,
and the Budapest Symphony Orchestra. The album’s mission is to
support Hope For The Warriors, who provide medical, mental health, and
professional services for ill and injured Marines and Navy members.
Colouratura, an art rock trio from the Ohio Valley USA, have reissued their
fourth album “WTF Was That?!” on vinyl on Melodic Revolution Records (Amplified Distribution).
Sporting a fresh new mix from bandleader and producer Ian Beabout, “WTF Was That?!” is a varied and
ambitious record inspired by West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania life and
folklore.
The band
consists of Ian Beabout (flute, synths, backing vocals, production),
Nathan James (bass, vocals, piano), and Derek Pavlic (guitars, viola,
mellotron, synths, glockenspiel, vocoder), aided by distinguished guests
including Refestramus’ Derek Ferguson (drums and percussion), plus talented
friends including drummer Dave Trik of
Brimstone Coven, and Chris Boros (mellotron). The name,
Colouratura was conceived by Nathan James as a metaphor on the various
stylistic shifts implemented by the band - together they draw on the likes of
metal, prog, pop, funk and folk music.
About the
album’s production and vinyl reissue, Beabout says that remixing the vinyl has
“given our album new life! Thanks to this sonic overhaul I feel it better
represents what we all had in mind when writing and recording it, because when
we finished the album for CD and digital release, I was limited by a dying
MacBook. When I upgraded my production gear and software, I felt it was a good
time to revisit the sonics of the recording. I think it now has a fuller, more
robust sound.”
“The original
version will always be the canonical one, it is the one on streaming,” says
Beabout, “but to me the album is finally finished and it is something I’m very
proud of.”
Press:
"Honest
‘70s-style rock music with nods to early Wishbone Ash, early Tull and Traffic
even as hints of Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and Anekdoten creep in here and
there. A thoroughly satisfying listen!"
-Steve
Roberts, ZNR Records
“The band's
music is more progressive than progressive. The album offers a sound that is
more like so-called ‘mixture rock’ than ‘progressive rock,’ as if their musical
tastes are all stewed together. What awaits the listener after listening to the
playful and free-spirited arrangements, which will betray the listener's
expectations? This is a work that you should definitely hear for yourself.”
- CDs Vinyl
Japan Store
“The results
are vertiginous-- blissed-out and blessed in the music’s festive concern: let’s
just hope the ‘was’ in ‘WTF Was
That?!’ doesn’t mean this record is the group’s
last.”
- Dmitry
Epstein, dmme.net review
“This does
not seem like a modern recording at all, as there is something about it which
cries analogue as opposed to digital and playing a download just seems wrong as
this should be vinyl, nothing less. This is music which has been allowed to
breathe and move in whatever direction it needs to.”
- Kev
Rowland, ProgArchives Review
“This is
their fourth release and they are making waves with their 'off the wall' music
and sounds. I find this to be a real treat for all listeners. I must admit,
they have a great '70s sound, Are they true hippies in 2023?”
- Jim
Allford, Steel Notes Magazine
“Takes the
music seriously, but it doesn’t take itself seriously!”
Renowned
electric violinist & his band joining innovative Prog & Art Rock Label
New album due out October 11th.
7D Media is pleased to announce
the signing of Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius to its progressive and art
rock, instrumental roster. Kansas violinist/guitarist Joe Deninzon is
also the frontman and lead singer of Stratospheerius, which features bandmates;
guitarist Michelangelo Quirinale (Thrilldriver), keyboardist Bill Hubauer (Neal
Morse Band, Crack the Sky), bassist Paul Ranieri (Mark Wood, Riot Act), and
drummer Jason Gianni (The Ultimate Queen Celebration, Trans-Siberian
Orchestra, Rock of Ages, Neal Morse Band).
7D Media will be releasing the
band’s 6th album, “Impostor!” on October 11. The
album features favorite prog rock musicians including Michael Sadler (Saga),
Randy McStine (Porcupine Tree), Fernando Perdomo (Jacob Dylan), Chloe Lowry
(Trans Siberian Orchestra), Val Vigoda (Groovelilly), and multi-instrumentalist
Rachel Flowers. Produced by Joe Deninzon, “Impostor!” was
mixed and mastered by Rich Mouser (Neal Morse, Dream Theater, Tears for Fears).
Progressive Rock
Central’s Angel Romero has described Joe as “Perhaps the finest electric
violinist of his generation.”
Label head Trey Gunn says, "I am super excited to have Joe joining our
field of innovating artists here at 7D.He
is a perfect fit."
7D Media is an independent
record label founded by musician Trey Gunn, known for his work with the progressive
rock band King Crimson. Established to provide a platform for innovative and
boundary-pushing artists, 7D Media focuses on producing and distributing
high-quality music that defies genre limitations. The label supports a diverse
range of musicians and composers, emphasizing creativity and artistic freedom.
With Gunn's extensive experience in the music industry, 7D Media has cultivated
a reputation for excellence and a commitment to fostering unique musical
voices.
Playing the
National Anthem for Bob Moog’s 90th Birthday Thursday!
Robeone’s new music
video, “Broken Days” contrasts chess and keyboard. How Robeone attacks his
movement as he plays keytar shows common motions with an “ebony and ivory” man
and woman flowing from a standard chess board into one the size of a large
living room! In the end the couple unites with calm confidence. The video was
created by Robeone’s longtime video producer Blake Carpenter and is live on
YouTube.
Robeone
says, “’Broken Days’ is about all the turmoil in the world every day. The two
people fighting in the chess game at the end become friends, a hopeful thought.”
The “Broken
Days” digital single on Transglobal Records/ The Orchard-Sony is available on
streaming media. Fans can buy downloads of the composition on Bandcamp.robeone.bandcamp.com/track/broken-days-2
Ultimately
this track will be on Robeone’s next album, which is still being created. Proceeds from the single’s sales-- and all of
Robeone’s releases—go directly to the Bob Moog Foundation which teaches
children Music and Science.
Robeone is engaged in a number of projects including work on
another Red32 album. He set up a new relationship with the New Jersey-based,
Bandwagon USA merchandise site. Visit thebandwagonusa.com/collections/robeone
Robeone has released six albums— “Robeone,” “Circles,”
“My World,”“Piano Stories,” “Keep the Music Flowing,”
“Halos and Dogs,” and “Dream Suite.”
Robeone’s alter ego Robert Schindler was keyboardist in bands
including States, Mayson, Blue Angel, Ruth Copeland, Ronnie
Spector, Rhett Tyler.He’s played on
albums by Johnny Nash, Star Cruiser, Rian Adkinson,
Joe Mac's American Garage (on Melodic Revolution Records)... He composed and recorded the Award-Winning
Documentary Soundtrack "The Fiery Narrows - Following The Path Of John
Charles Fremont."
On Friday, May 24, Robeone performed the National
Anthem on a Moog Liberation Keytar at a soccer game in Asheville to celebrate Bob
Moog’s 90th birthday and the fifth year anniversary of the
Moogseum!
Music mentor Dan Spencer’s
latest book “The 14 Unshakable Laws of Learning Music: How to Master Any
Instrument and Singing in 5 Minutes a Day” is a manifestation of his
mission to help people make music. He believes, “music is one of many
possible paths to become the best versions of ourselves as individuals,
families, communities, and societies.”
Dan found for himself that pursuing a career in playing,
composing, writing books, interviewing GRAMMY Winners, Rock and Roll Hall of
Famers and #1 Billboard Charting artists on his "Best Music
Podcast and teaching helped him find balance in his life. “The 14
Unshakable Laws of Learning Music” provides step-by-step methods and philosophies, showing how anyone can make
music regardless of age, talent or experience. Dan learned that the process of
developing music skills includes 14 “unshakable laws.” These actions include
“Make time for music,” and “Find a good teacher” as well as developing specific
balance and habits, and finding good sources to help the student learn. Good sources include music apps, books, courses, free
online resources, and teachers so music-makers can learn without wasting time
and energy.
“The 14 Unshakable Laws of Learning Music” re-frames and re-thinks the situations musicians go through, and how they
can directly work with the goals of mastering music instruments and singing
without getting stuck along the way.
One of Dan’s most
crucial mastery step is “Why spending just five minutes today on music is the
best thing you can do for yourself.” Giving yourself five minutes
is a gateway “to knowing you were productive, and can avoid overwhelm and guilt,
which will enable you to step forward in confidence and do things you’ve always dreamed of.”
Dan says, “Everyone
loves music and most of us have dreamed of playing an instrument or singing our
hearts out, but we hesitate to dive in because we think we might be missing
some piece of the puzzle.”
About the author
Dan Spencer has helped thousands of students
take steps toward their music dreams. He's the author of “The Best
Books for Beginners” music series, including ”Best Guitar Book for
Beginners,” and “The Best Music Theory Book for Beginners.” He has 2
degrees in music: Modern Guitar Performance at Music Academy
International (sister school of Berklee ) and a Bachelors (B.M.) Jazz
Concentration from Montclair State University.
In celebration of turning seventy-five last March and in
conjunction with his “50 years on the road” anniversary (with over forty albums
and three-thousand shows all around the world), rock ‘n roll legend Elliott
Murphy has released a new single "Old-Timer" on all streaming platforms.
OLD TIMER WAS inspired by Elliott’s annual “Birthday Shows”
in Paris (where he has lived for the last 35 years).As he tells it: “Last March, I received a splendid birthday blast-off during
my annual sold-out two-night soiree at the fabled New Morning club in my
adopted hometown of Paris and I wanted to write and perform a song especially
for that momentous occasion. New Morning is my home away from home as I’ve been
playing there steadily for over thirty years now (joining the ranks of such
notables as Nina Simone, Miles Davis, Chet Baker and even Prince who have
graced its historic stage). I was inspired to write “Old-Timer” just a week
before my shows, as a kind of self-congratulatory birthday song from me to
myself. It was my last song of the night, and the audience reaction was so
heartwarming that I went right into my son Gaspard Murphy’s studio to record it
the following week.”
The
introduction to the song is an energetic acoustic guitar riff slowing down, and
then the lyrics begin.Elliott says the
arrangement reflects the lyrics. “I wanted the song to represent ageing as a
visceral function of slowing down so I asked my producer Gaspard to take my
finger picked nylon string guitar and speed it up to warp speed at the intro
and then slow it down. Just like life …”
Elliott
Murphy - Vocals, Guitars
Gaspard
Murphy - Moog
Produced
by Gaspard Murphy
OLD-TIMER (Elliott
Murphy)
When
most of who you are walks behind you - And your days are growing short
and passing fast
And
your memory plays tricks to protect you now - Well you know … you just can’t
change the past
And
I say this is something to be proud of - To have done it all and lived to tell
the tale
I’m
a stone-cold rock and roll survivor now - An old timer who’s not taking down
his sail
I’m
cruising toward a hundred that’s my goal - And I’d love to take you with me
heart and soul
We'll
be heading round the corner - Maybe move someplace warmer - And with you I’ll
never be alone
And
I say this is something to be proud of - To have done it all and lived to tell
the tale
I’m
a stone-cold rock and roll survivor now - An old timer who’s not taking down
his sail
Did
I tell you about the time - When I was twenty-nine - And Paris was waiting for
me
And
I say this is something to be proud of - To have done it all and lived to tell
the tale
I’m
a stone-cold rock and roll survivor now - An old timer who’s not taking down
his sail
And
if I can be so bold - Let me last words be foretold - I’m telling you I just
don’t feel that old
This Wednesday at Noon ET, my friend, author Tina Skindiva Jackson joins me for the first episode of "The Anne Leighton Inclusion Interview Show." We'll be talking about her new book, "Love Don't Hurt," and her upcoming May 25, at 5 pm appearance at Sisters Uptown Bookstore and Cultural Center, Inc., along with authors Arleen Jamison and Rhonda Lyles.
Tina and I gush a little over Daniel Boone TV's Fess Parker, and what I found in watching this show as a grownup. We'd also love for you to check out the children's book, "Los Mas Pequenos," inspired by a Natalia Zukerman song about loving the little beings in our world. *yup, Anne's posting a poem on her poetry site about spiders...
