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For Singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist Michael Brass, this first album is a benchmark in an already lengthy musical path. Having participated in various projects in France and the United States, he has composed over 60 songs in the past 4 years alone. Between the 1970s Soul of Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye and old school Californian pop lies the musical universe of Michael Brass--sensitive and melodic, nostalgic and catchy. This self-produced album creates an intimate environment and allows for easy listening.
<p>Daniel will be performing locally in the San Francisco Bay Area as he continues to build a local and regional following. For current performance information visit <a href="http://www.myspace.com/dmmusi">http://www.myspace.com/dmmusi</a></p><p>Daniel Mandel's music connects emotionally, honestly and directly with beautiful melodies, chord progressions and thought provoking lyrics.</p>
Greetings It’s time for the anachronistic bagpipe-laden indie rock derived entity known as The Rusty Nails to come out of its shell. The bagpipes represent (among other things) a sense of urgency. The urgency I speak of is the essential need for the implementation of renewable energy systems. As was announced on 8/21/2006, at least half of the monies from Rusty Nails’ record sales or downloads or any other RN income (i.e. licensing/publishing deal etc) will go towards a renewable energy fund. On the website www.therustynails.net, you will find more about this as well as links to iTunes or CDBaby as well as other information. Alright then, that is all for now. I fully appreciate you taking the time to read this. Cheers and many thanks, -Brett “If success or failure of this planet and of human beings depended on how I am and what I do&&How would I be? What would I do?” -R. Buckminster Fuller
01.11.2007 - the demo tracks for "the allyn sessions" were recorded today at planet of sound recording studio in hartford, and are now available for download at: http://www.purevolume.com/sheesh
Lovewhip is on tour in support of their smash electro dance rock release "Virtual Booty Machine". Catch them at a club near you!
<p>Rick is a master at capturing the imagination with music composition born of the soul. Self-taught, Rick commands the piano, keyboards, synths, soft strings, guitar, and percussion instruments, and then he brings the heart and soul of real life into</p><p>Right now Rick is working on his second CD, titled WHERE RIVERS RUN, which he hopes to have ready for release in the spring of 2007. R </p><p>Rick will entertain the thought of co-composing with others, provided he can find artists who share his same passion for the instruments and for the nature of things surrounding all of us. </p>
<p>EAST COAST ,WEST COAST, DIRTY DIRTY, OFF TOP ALL THE ARTIST'S WHO HELPED MOLD ME. EASY-E, 2nd TO NONE, 2-PAC, TOO-SHORT, M.C.-POOH, ICE-T, ROB BASE, LUNIZ, RAPPIN 4 TAY, THE CLICK, E-40, MAC-DRE, RAY-LUV, MAC-MALL,YOUNG LAY, AALIYAH R.I.P.</p><p>FT. ON DJ VLAD'S ALLSTAR MIXTAPE... FEB 12TH HITS ALL MAJOR STORES MY DEBUT ALBUM... "NUTTIN 2 SOMETHIN" SUMMER OF 2007.. YOU CAN FIND A COPY AT: <a href="http://www.myspace.com/gametightrecords">http://www.myspace.com/gametightrecords</a> contact: stm@wavecable.com</p>
EARBUZZ.COM Review - August 1, 2005 <p>earBuzz Review: Guitarist, Delbert Boyer, plays guitar like a jazz infused Clapton - his approach is soothing - calm - and phrasing is relaxed and easy. Indeed, Boyer's slow hand is just what makes love of music, love of music - there's a caressing happening - and the listener benefits. Boyer has assembled a tremendously gifted five-piece ensemble for the project/band, Aniya. The rhythm section of Nate Jacobs on drums and Tyrone Blanford is one of the best we've heard. Blanford's tasty lines jump out as smooth and ambitious (listen to mp3 clip of 'Second Shift). The long mp3 here, "Spring Fling", is a samba groover that features Boyer in unison with the organic sounds of sax man, Mark Mitchell. Track 5, "In the Moment", is a whisper of a groove - delightful as it opens with guitar/sax answering lines - and then joins a moving bass line that gently stabs you with the behind the beat jab - perfect. The final track, "Anticipation", is a showcase for the upbeat swinging Tonight Show moving grooving late night jazz compositional style. Right? Listen. This is certainly world-class jazz. Boyer's talent shines in his generosity and tempered musical spirit. The CD is magic. EARBUZZ.COM Review - August 1, 2005 </p>
<font size="2"><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><p><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Doug Strock was raised in Boston and Martha's Vineyard; degrees in Russian from Columbia and Yale; liaison for Fortune 200 CEO's in Russian trade; private student of John Mehegan, Juilliard's first improvisation teacher; an early performance at Leonard Bernstein's home;</font></p></font><p><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE </font></p><p><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Contact: </font></p><p><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Doug Strock www.dougstrock.com strockmusic@mac.com 800 384 1410 </font></p><p><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Jazz Pianist Doug Strock Arrives on iTunes San Diego, California, August 6, 2004 .On August 1, the sensual, fragile, innovative sound of Doug Strocks piano became available on Apples iTunes. There, a search by song title will find Strocks name positioned next to monumental pianists like Bill Evans and David Benoit; Strock is also located, by iTunes title search, along side of Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Diana Krall and other stellar musicians. </font></p><p><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif">The singularity of Strocks delicate sound makes association with such greats understandable. Subtle and different, the sound can be termed the utopian ideal of background music. It does not force you to isten...instead it always rewards you for doing so. </font></p><p><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Strock has created fresh new versions of the most unforgettable songs by Rogers and Hart, Gershwin, Keith Jarrett, Duke Ellington, Billy Preston and Thad Jones. Like many jazz musicians, Strock starts with the assumption that you know the melodies. He delights us with surprising variations on these familiar tunes. This pianist then goes one step further and assumes you know the rhythm and phrasing too. Dissecting the melody, he digs in, holding each chord up for inspection, twisting and shaping and then holding on, letting the chords breathe and stretch, and allowing the piano to respond. Perhaps even better than Strocks treatment of beloved standards, are his goosebump-producing originals. He has taken to heart the old adage that music is as much about the silence as the sound, as much about the notes that are not played as those that are. The unexpected pauses and harmony will keep you coming back. </font></p><p><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Some reviewer observations: Strock is a master musician. San Diego, North County Times The sounds Strock strings together are achingly heartfelt and sincere, unfailingly perfect in their gentle dissonance. He proves that we are more than just slaves to the beat. Stop and smell the chords. San Diego, City Beat From the first notes, I immediately understood that this musician is in tune with his instrument and his gift, and the magic of well-crafted music will allow me to relax, unwind and remember. New York, Scoop You hear the images.</font></p></font>
=== FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE === The CD "HEALING SONGS" has been released and is now on sale. The CD is listed on Cdbaby.com along with digital distribution downloads on Apple iTunes, Rhapsody, Sony Connect, the new Napster, AOL's MusicNet, BuyMusic, Emusic, MusicMatch, and more. Healing Songs has two (2) websites. www.healingsongs.net and www.healingsongs.com About the CD: This collection of "Healing Songs" comes from a place of peace and contentment. It offers the opportunity for each person to look into their "Heart of Hearts" for the feelings and answers that can only come from within and from GOD. This song collection has just been completed and released. The original intent was targeted to all recovery issues including abuse, alcohol, ACOA, co-dependent behavior, divorce as well as others. Since then, on a song by song basis, we have learned that this CD helps each individual get down to the real issues they need to address personally. Especially when the listener sets aside a time and place to listen to the entire CD start to finish with meditation. "Healing Songs" is wonderful for inner child work and healing for self and family. "Healing Songs" is a must for all Christians who want to deepen their faith and/or want to use this music in their ministry to help others. Please visit our website www.healingsongs.net to learn more about the recovery issues listed above. ************************************************************************** If you wish to review the CD please email your request to info@healingsongs.net
