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Excerpts from "LOVE IS THE GREATEST" album (1-2 minute hi quality mp3 samples)
Wild Angels Excerpts from "RIDE THE WIND" album (1-2 minute hi quality mp3 samples)
Grandpa's Guitar * * * * * * * ALBUM DETAILS and NOTES "RIDE THE WIND" In the beginning, Doug Giddins was the main engineer on this project and also played some of the bass guitar parts. He became a dear friend by spending hours with me recording. When we weren't recording we'd sit and talk. He shared with me a dream he once had when he was extremely ill in the hospital. He dreamt he died and was riding the wind, feeling free while flying above the city, going anywhere he wanted to go. He told me because of that dream he wasn't afraid to die. Doug passed away in 1993 from Lupus. I will never forget Doug and his kindness, especially his laughter and huge smile. The song "Ride the Wind" was written for Doug and he got to hear it before he rode the wind. Ride the Wind" developed yet more meaning since it was written. I sang it in Nashville at the Bluebird Cafe and dedicated it to the late Bob Alekno who died in a car accident on the way home from a gig at the Grand Ole Opry. Bob was in my band. He was a friend who seemed to always handle any situation with grace. He had ideas that worked, a sense of humor, and the patience of a saint. Many people, including myself say that Bob was the kindest person they had ever known. Bob played the mandolin on the song "Crazy Driver" which was recorded in Nashville. I am honored to have on my album, Bob's last recording. "Ride the Wind" was the last thing my beloved Edgar Reyes heard before he died on October 2, 1995. (I just realized that today as I am editing this, it is October 2, 2008. It has been 13 years today that Eddy died.) I met Eddy in 1976 while listening to a band at a fair. We stayed together as a couple until 1985. Gary Potterton took over the engineering job for this album after Doug passed away. Gary is one of the greatest country music guitarists around and was the key musician in my band. He did most of the music on this CD plus sang some great background vocals. Gary is also a songwriter. He wrote the song on this album called "Crazy Driver" and was the producer for Dr. Elmo's album with the popular Christmas song on it called, "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer." Gary, thank you so much for all your talent, hard work, and mostly your friendship. One of my favorite songs on this album, "Sing To Me," was written by Jim Derrickson, also known as "Montana Jim". I met him when he came to volunteer at a horse ranch that I was managing. The last I heard, he was shoeing horses in Alaska. Jim is a quiet, good-hearted man who has the deepest, roughest, yet most tender voice I've ever heard. His songs really touch people. It literally gave me the shivers when I first heard him sing "Sing To Me". Thank you so much for the use of your song Jim. Three songs on this album were written by my dear friend, Mike O'Connell, also known as "Ranger Mike", who I join in singing "Jim's Last Ride". He is a profound songwriter who recorded a heartfelt, down to earth, traditional western music album called, "Paint Pony," which received high praises from Gary McMahan, the president of the Western Music Association. Mike is now working on getting some of his songs to Michael Martin Murphy. Mike, thank you for your songs, your encouragement, ideas and love. Thank you Melanie (my big sis and great songwriter) for your support and consultation concerning my music career. I want to thank my dear friend and partner, Sergio Monsanto for all the help he's given me with my band over the years. Thanks for getting gigs, rounding up musicians, kicking me in the rear when I needed it and all the other managerial help. But most of all, thank you for believing in me. Thank you Dad (he was known as "Moose" [1924-2008]) for your way of life and your 45 years of being a Ranger that enabled me to grow up in a beautiful country setting that helped pattern my style of music.
Engineers: Gary Potterton and Doug Giddens
©1995 Gina Gaye Muzinich * * * * * * * THE WHITE FIRE "Love is the Greatest" Info coming soon! |
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RASAKI ALADOKUN: Rasaki Aladokun, Nigerian talking drum miracle artist with over twenty-five years of experience. He was a valued member of King Sunny Ade's band for over twenty years. During that period Rasaki participated in the recording and release of over 50 albums and CDs.
Rasaki's incredible energy and mastery of the talking drum has probably contributed to making King Sunny Ade what he has become in the music world. Rasaki is well traveled having performed in several musical engagements in Asia, Europe, the US, not to mention in several parts of Africa. Rasaki's expertise has earned him the respect of music lovers all over the world. He has been a featured artist in the recordings of many notable musicians, among them, O.J. Ekemode, Stevie Wonder, and Babatunde Olatunji of Drums of Passion among others.
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GABRIEL MANZO
It isn't often someone is gifted with such an extraordinary musical talent as Gabriel Manzo. And when, through years of hard work and dedication, that individual hones his skill into true mastery, his music speaks a unique, recognizable language to all who hear him. CREDENTIALS
Lead guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and musical director of the seminal Latin Rock band MALO 1980 to present. |
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ALEX NEWMAN:
SF Bay Area-based English composer, record producer and performer Alex Newman. Producer of nine albums plus numerous one-off tracks, and performer who has played live on four continents: Newman has established himself as an innovative force in contemporary electronic dance music. |
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KIM ATKINSON:
Hi, I'm Kim Atkinson, percussionist, rhythm educator/evangelist, and the driving force behind PulseWave Percussion. Studying rhythm, and cultures that give it prominence, has been one of the most significant currents in my life. I discovered African drumming in 1973 while a psychology/natural science student at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, California. My four-year encounter with Yoruba dancer/musician/teacher A. O. Vidal led me to study linguistics, ethnology, mythology, history, and perception along with music, and in the process changed my world view. Drumming and drum culture has invigorated my life and given me a clear direction and fulfilling service.
Other key encounters for me have been studying and performing with C. K. and Kwaku Ladzekpo, master artists from Ghana, West Africa. C.K.'s insistence, in his U. C. Berkeley African Music class, on keeping the main beat while speaking drum language and clapping bell or clave parts has become the basis of the method I use to teach myself and others. In 1977, Kwaku taught me all the bell, rattle, calls, and support parts to fifteen traditional Ghanaian rhythms. Having this amount of authentic material at hand as a young performing musician was invaluable.
In 1984 I met Brazilian Shaman Antonio Costa e Silva. He encouraged me to expand my awareness to observe the effects of my drumming on others and myself, and to pay attention to the quality of energy surrounding my thoughts and actions. Through him I was initiated into playing for healing ceremonies in the Brazilian Umbanda tradition as well as exploring facets of Tibetan Buddhism. I studied with him for ten years and have played for countless ceremonies. My music can be heard on the following recordings, and many others as well. Album titles are in quotes, followed by the artist or group.
"Open Circle" Kevin Locke |
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BODHI: Bodhi K. Setchko is a multi-talented shamanic flute healer, songwriter, composer, recording artist,producer, teacher & professional band leader. He has been performing and providing music for special events, weddings, workshops and church services for over 25 years, has produced 9 albums of original music and is the founder of 2 recording/touring bands,"CRYSTAL WIND" and "RHYTHM MATRIX". Having studied with many fine musicians, including renowned artists Paul Horn, William Mathieu, and G. S.Sachdev, he has developed a unique style of improvisation using the sounds of nature as his inspirational source. He has contributed to the recordings of many contemporary musicians including Aeoliah, Erik Berglund, Anton Mizerak & Matisha. At home on flute, piano, guitar, conch shell or turning an affirmation into a chant, Bodhi brings a genuine lightness of being to every concert and workshop setting, while his music empowers people to manifest their deepest dreams and desires. Bodhi specializes in providing musical soundscapes for events and workshops. His sensitivity to group energy combined with his broad range of musical and healing talents (Reiki, Breathwork, Meditation), enables him to tune in to, enhance and bring out the feeling tone present at any event, leaving people feeling inspired, uplifted & fulfilled. www.shamanicflute.com Flash jukebox powered by Flash MP3 Player |
