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By RANDY POWELL, 2007-05-04

When you turn on a Jamie Sparks track, the music will immediately begin to release tension in the neck & shoulders. As if someone were giving you a luxurious massage, the mellow tones can smooth out any uptight or anxious feelings. The tempo, chords

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Press Release

By Robert Farmer, 2007-05-04

<h2>Movie Release 'REVELATION' & Soundtrack!</h2>Two songs from my CD 'IN A DREAM' are on the soundtrack & score by Siberian Productions scheduled for release in May 2007. PRESS REVIEWS <h3>Recently awarded BEST SOLO ARTIST for 2007 & SONG OF THE YEAR 2007 (‘Coming Back To Philadelphia&rsquo in IOM Magazine.</h3>’In a Dream’ by Robert Farmer is an absolute must for any sensible person's CD collection, and for any aspiring musician and composer who'd like some hints at what's possible at the upper end of the excellence spectrum. Buy this album if you have more than a few brain cells... it'll be the best thing you did in a very long time because it's quite possibly one of the best albums your likely to hear outside of a major label's A&R department! STUNNING!! Colin Lynch - October 29, 2006 IOM MAGAZINE www.rcatcommunications.com © 2006 R Cat Communications Ltd  All Rights Reserved <h2>SHOULD BE PLAYED ON EVERY ALTERNATIVE STATION!</h2> Bill LaFleur-Long Branch, N.J. This work is superbly produced and arranged. Guitar work is unbelievable! Going from "tough" Merle Haggard twang electric to beautiful "Yes" acoustic. One of the most original and creative works I've heard yet on the internet. Should be played on every alternative station. Great guitars, keyboards, production, mood and originality. <h2>HEY MOVIE GUYS!!! HERE IT IS!</h2> Tracy Nicolaus/Northern California Wow this is a really great CD! The guitar is outstanding! I have never heard such a beautiful combination of acoustic and tech combined. Quite a task! The electronica geeks overdo and the true acoustical genius doesn't know their way around a keyboard.........You my friend have mastered both! This will be in a movie, mark my words! Extra credit: Guitars, Programming, Production, Mood, Originality, Best Potential Movie Soundtrack. <a href="http://www.garageband.com/song?|pe1|S8LTM0LdsaSlY1O3YW5zV8xuY1GSIsw_"><img src="http://www.garageband.com/images/badges/totd_bluegrey.gif" border="0" alt="" width="114" height="98" /></a> <h2>EACH SONG IS A GEM!</h2> Marie Sterner-Philadelphia, PA Sound Check Weekly "Each song is a gem individually, whatever the tempo, yet the band maintains complete continuity throughout their show. They have the ability to write songs that have both sensitivity and balls, without molding to anyone else's standards of excellence, plus continue to mature and expand as one of the premiere talents in the Philadelphia area". <h2>PAINTING WITH SOUND</h2> Richard Filaccio-Yreka, California Cinematic feel to this moody soundscape. Commanding vocals narrate and sing with a quiet swagger, dancing with a cello and promising his heart to an angel while the drip drop synthy hook carries our ears away. I like this one very much! Very original. <h2>MISTY SOUNDSCAPE</h2> ninesignals-Cody/Wellington, New Zealand The Pink Floyd type atmosphere and vocals really get you involved. Voice has a nice deep tone to it and much time has been spent on the arrangment of the synth parts esp. Sounds a bit like Damien Rice string arrangements. Could possibly even have gone into "Labyrinth" soundtrack type spirals. Conjures up imagery of lonely wandering the misty moors in search of a lost fragment of memory. <h2>Echo and The Bunnymen on The Dark Side Of The Moon</h2> circamusic-Murrieta, California Some great things going on in this CD-superproduction, fantastic layers of keyboards, a little David Gilmore strata guitar going on in the background and reverb on the voice that actually works. The voice is very Ian McCullock (echo and the bunnymen) mixed with a little David Gilmore. I could see this as a b-side to 'The Wall' by Pink Floyd. The bells scattered over the top are a great touch. Even the keyboard punctuations, as dissonant as they are, work very fluidly. I listened to it twice! GREAT JOB! Very cool chill-out production. <h2>'ROCK AND ROLL IS HERE TO PAY'</h2> Robert Garafalo-Boston, Mass "Projects the strength of Philadelphia, add the drive of Detroit and Oakland with a touch of Atlanta. Employing all the electronic sophistication of today but has not become subservient to it. Exciting tasteful-dynamic with showmanship and presence, the result is a well integrated whole, forceful and moving". <h2>SUPER</h2> Mark Newstetter-San Francisco, CA Like the interesting effects of the time changes in intro and the dissonant chord punctuation. Jim Morrison vocals are right for the mood of this track- as are the carefully arranged synth parts. A very nicely crafted arrangement. I especially like the acoustic instruments against the synth doubles. At times it reminds me of the background music from the orgy scene in Kubrick's 'Eyes Wide Shut'. This is a potential movie soundtrack! <h2>DREAMY ORIGINAL</h2> Richard Filaccio-Yreka, California Early morning intro is nice. Disembodied vocal is quirky, psychedelic. Lyrics sound interesting while the music uplifts the emotionally distant vocals. Nice atmosphere. Unique, weird. Almost like a Joy Division vocal attitude and sound. I like it. Works within its own dreamscape. Excellent production and male vocals.

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By Robert Farmer, 2007-05-04

Philadelphia Band- Atmospheric/Rock, meaningful, intelligent & original. Influenced by the British rockers such as: Peter Gabriel, mix in some Jeff Beck, Mark Knopfler & Pink Floyd, and there you have it.

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By Rosalita Moog, 2007-05-04

Escoffié's powerful, emotive voice and relevant song lyrics can easily be compared to legends like Marvin Gaye.Omarr Escoffié and Slow Car Crash have released their 4th CD “The Trip We Planned” “The Trip We Planned” is dedicated to keyboardist and backup vocalist Danallan Atkins. Atkins who contributed so much to Escoffié’s life and music passed away in April of 2006 at age 28. Though the songs on the CD were written prior to his passing one can’t help but reflect on the relevance of “Swan Song” and “Hope on the Other Side”.

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By Christian Schulze, 2007-05-04

NewRock and NewPop! The Worldwide Artist Development Activity. <img src="http://www.hitpack.net/deutsch/Hitpack_Page_new1/images/flag_en.gif" alt="" width="54" height="21" /> SEND YOUR STUFF OR REQUESTS TO: European Music Group GmbH Heilbronner Str.7 70174 Stuttgart GermanyWe realize that you put valuable time, energy, and money into your music. It's understandable that you want your music to be heard. GET A RECORD DEAL, REQUESTS FOR YOUR MUSIC FROM RADIO STATIONS & MAGAZINES, Plus More EMG Music is a GERMAN based record company. Our aim is simply to release & promote Independent Musicians and Bands with great music we discover and believe in. The company was started in 2004! Since then hundreds of Musicians have benefited from our music promotion services. THIS IS WHAT WE DO... Do you want a record deal? Do you want to be known internationally? And do you really want to make it one day? So don’t miss this chance: The NEW POP & NEW ROCK CD Compilation is THE ultimate stepping stone for your newcomer career and it already made many bands famous. Apply now and you will possibly be the next big thing! The Stuttgart based record label EMG MUSIC, talent scout between Germany and USA, plays a major role in the realization of this project. Since 2004, the sampler series has been exclusively dealing with newcomers: Under the title -NewRock / NewPop", a CD Compilation is released quarterly containing at least 40 tracks of artists from different genres and worldwide countries. NewPop & NewRock - TV Spot! NewPop & NewRock also provides promotional support through the European Music Group (EMG) ... as well as physical and digital distribution companies in Germany, USA, Japan and many more. How can you participate? In case you want to participate with your band, you can do so with a classic Demo-CD to be mailed to the following address: European Music Group GmbH Heilbronner Str.7 70174 Stuttgart GermanyAn online application is also possible. The respective application form can be found under www.hitpack.net. One track in mp3 format has to be emailed to EMG afterwards. <a href="http://www.hitpack.net/deutsch/Hitpack_Page_new/demosubmit_new.htm/tnew">submit your music - online - click here!</a> The application by mail or online should include band photo, band info and biography. Please ALWAYS give the band name either on the envelope or in the subject line of your email.In case you should be selected to participate, not only a release on the sampler can be expected. Thanks to numerous international cooperations of EMG with print and online magazines, radio and TV stations, many promotional actions like interviews, reviews, etc. will follow! Hitpack therefore is THE chance to increase your name recognition! More information about the CD Compiltation itself, the promotional campaign and the application can be found under <a href="http://www.hitpack.net/">www.hitpack.net</a>. Our address is: European Music Group GmbH Heilbronner Str.7 70174 Stuttgart Germany<a href="http://www.hitpack.net//tnew">Click here for more information on us and our bands</a> www.hitpack.net or www.emg-music.com BUY Amazon, Alphamusic, Abella, JPC ... You can also download most of our stuff from all the usual worldwide download stores (iTunes, Napster, Virgin Digital, Rhapsody, etc...) and get them in 4500 local stores - worldwide. Add us as a friend to your MySpace and win 1. a free place on: NewRock or NewPop 2. our monthly Special Edt. CD-Package - from EMG Music!

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By Silard Somorjay, 2007-05-04

Jazz/experimental Western,Asian,African,Indian,Mid-Eastern rhythms,scales,contemporary orchestrations Silard Somorjay concert pianist with his international musicians. China Summer Tour. Four cities.Shanghai-Beijing-Xian-Hong-Kong start at 2007 Jun 12.

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Press Release

By steve revis, 2007-05-03

*************** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ******************* APRIL 6, 2007 RUSSIAN ROULETTE RELEASES "WATERFIELDS" ALBUM LONG TIME MIDWEST ROCK GROUP RUSSIAN ROULETTE, NOW BASED ON THE EAST COAST OF THE US HAS RELEASED IT'S FOURTH ALBUM, TITLED "WATERFIELDS". THE BAND HAS RELEASED THREE PREVIOUS ALBUMS WHICH ARE NOW CONSIDERED COLLECTORS ITEMS AMONG CLASIC ROCK COLLECTORS. THE BAND NOW FEATURES GUITARIST SCOTT COGAN, FORMERLY OF RECKLESS ABANDON IN ADDITION TO ORIGINAL SINGER STEVE REVIS. THE ALBUM IS A COLLECTION OF "A" TRACKS, RECORDED WITH NO FILLER MATERIAL. THE ALBUM IS ONLY AVAILABLE ON SELECT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD SITES UNTIL SUMMER 2007 WHEN THE CD WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

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By Robert Thornton, 2007-05-03

Mixing 60's Garage rock with Pop elements makes "CATFIGHT!" the band that's hard NOT want to listen to. They instantly catch you with clever songwriting and superb production...a package that truly delivers!

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By Cort Delano, 2007-05-03

CORT DELANO - Sad Sorry-**** Folk Singer Calgary songwriter.com Some albums get over-produced and some, under-produced. But this one finds the happy medium. A very earthy delivery, with no electronic glitter. I could imagine the road travelled, as story joined melody, colored by guitar over-shoulder and a pocket harp, and a few good fellows in fine rhythm. We 'olders' might sense an image reminiscent of a Folk from yester-sixties. But is it the age of a generation, anew with the influences and changes the fore-We instilled, bringing the feelings of today to record? Perhaps it's to become a yester-decade for the now-possessers of youth. Delano delivers. Really raw. And raw is real. And that is good. One can be sure there are many who will love this work. DFaires for Calgary Songwriter.com The Calgary Herald Song revisits Mayerthorpe 'I wanted to get inside the story' Heath McCoy, Calgary Herald Published: Thursday, April 19, 2007 Preview For a storytelling folk-singer like Cort Delano, the nightmarish scene that went down on March 3, 2005, on a farm near the Alberta town of Mayerthorpe, was too tragically compelling to pass on. For all its horror and ugliness, the tale had to be told in song, and the 28-year-old Calgarian was determined to tell it. At the Gates, a song on Delano's new album Sad Sorry-Ass Folk Singer, is a vivid reimagining of the events two years ago when town bully James Roszko, a convicted pedophile and known drug dealer, ambushed and killed four RCMP officers who were investigating claims of stolen truck parts and marijuana plants on his farm. The case sparked a national outpouring of grief and outrage, a media frenzy, and a made-for-TV movie, To Serve and Protect: Tragedy at Mayerthorpe, which is set to air on CTV later this year. Delano, an up-and-coming singer-songwriter and an Alberta history buff, was driving from Calgary to Red Deer in the fall of 2006, thinking about the incident, when he was struck with the idea for a song. "It was almost winter and I was driving along, looking out on this desolate landscape," Delano says. "I had been doing a lot of reading on what went down and where it was and I just thought Mayerthorpe is way out there. I think you can get a bit stir crazy in those hills." In a sense, Delano is speaking from experience. Years ago, when he was fresh out of his hometown high school in Claresholm, Alta., Delano did a stint in Alberta's oilpatch. "It really puts you through the gears," he says. "Working as a jughound, I'd work for weeks on end up north, in the middle of nowhere, and you do kind of lose touch. After about 30 days you do get a bit stir crazy. You're just involved in a completely different reality. . . . That can have a negative effect." Delano put himself in that mindset when he composed his harshly-strummed, hotly burning folk number, At the Gates. "I was trying to write it like a historian or a journalist, not taking sides, but just trying to get the details down," Delano says. "I wanted to get inside the story and see what really went on. . . . Then that last line, ('If they cross the gate line, they will cross me for the last time.&#39 that's the killer's perspective. That's him." Writing the song was a natural for Delano, who will be releasing his full-length CD on April 20 at the Ironwood. Since he began playing guitar and writing songs at the age of 22, Delano has come to see Alberta's culture and history as his muse. This is reflected on such album cuts as On the Ground, written from the perspective of a bullrider; Jughound, about life on the oilpatch; and Ballad of Jerry Potts, inspired by the true-life historical figure who helped settle violent relations between the North West Mounted Police and native Canadians in the 1800s. As Delano sees it, Alberta offers a bottomless well of material for any aspiring songwriter. He's one of a number of local musicians, such as Corb Lund and "It's the Wild West out here with the oil and all the boom and bust stories. It's like the songs Woody Guthrie sang, y'know? "There's no dust storms yet," Delano jokes, referring to the infamous "Dust Bowl" of the 1930s, which devastated the prairies and inspired Guthrie to write his famed album, Dust Bowl Ballads. "But it sure is windy." © The Calgary Herald 2007

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By Random Allies, 2007-05-03

Random Allies is a rock band based in Toronto, Canada and is spearheaded by its chief song writers, Walter Lasky and Ted Bonis.  This duo is Random Allies, and along with their musical guests,has a history of playing clubs, university campuses, music festivals and TV appearances.  Some of the band's influences are AeroSmith, Bon Jovi, ZZ Top, GreenDay and many more.  In the last year, Random Allieshas mainly focussed their effort on writing and recording their new CD "Thunder Run".  This CD contains 12 hard driving rock songs mixed with a few punchy ballads.  This CD is available for purchase from <a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/randomallies">www.cdbaby.com/randomallies</a> or <a href="http://www.amazon.com/">www.amazon.com</a> as well as <a href="http://www.planetcd.com/randomallies">www.planetcd.com/randomallies</a>.

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