Chas Hathaway has been playing piano since he was 14, and writing new age music since he was 15. Though he enjoys playing cover music, writing original pieces is his real passion.
Chas was once in a musical conversation with a friend, and they were talking about musical concepts, such as harmony and form. After mentioning the power of beat and rhythm, the friend asked Chas, "In your opinion, what is the greatest musical factor in determining the influence of a song?" Chas responded, "The single greatest factor in determining the effect of a piece of music on people is the intent of the artist."
Chas has always felt that music must be uplifting and have a good message if it is to have any lasting value. He feels that every piece of music has a message, and the greatness of a piece has more to do with the intent of the message than any musical factor.
Chas also enjoys playing a variety of cultural instruments, such as flutes, African drums, harmonicas, jaw harps, and didgeridoos. In addition to music, Chas enjoys writing, art, sculpting, inventing and playing games, gardening, and most of all, spending time with his wife and kids.
Find more music by Chas Hathaway at chashathaway.com/
It is an honor for me to be between your first friends on MySpace. Thank you very much for that. You have the skills and already sensitivity to play the piano very very well. Writing and playing original pieces is also my passion and I agree it is the intent of the composer/ pianist that makes the music. And you do.
