Marvin Gaye, Jeff Buckley, Ray Charles, John Lennon, Johnny Cash, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Admiral Ian C. Eddy, and "some kind of Divine Providence, shining its heavenly light down on me"
See also: Beck, Radiohead, Elvis Costello, Ani, Aimee Mann & Michael Penn, Steve Earle, Trent Reznor, Steve Reich, Tom Petty, Chris Isaak, Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, Tracy Chapman, Bonnie Raitt, SRV, Dwight Yokam and Prince. Very big lately on Solomon Burke, Eddy Floyd, Sam & Dave, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke
Inspired by: Dylan's story, Jeff's voice, the way Jesus lived, the willingness of so many of our brothers and sisters (one of whom is my own) willing to die for the cause of our defense, peace marches, the global unity I felt for a few days in the middle of September, 2001 - A dream realized just enough to make me long for it AND to know it's possible. Activists, nonprofit workers, artists committed to making a difference in the world (see Michael Franti, Billy Bragg) and giving up the comfort and convenience that comes with working FOR the system, instead of within it for change. Kristen Eppley, Marla Ruzicka (founder of civicworldwide.org who was killed in Iraq helping civilian casualties), Rachel Corrie, my mom, brothers and sisters.
Sounds Like
... I might be on to something.
... every week and every performance puts more polish on my chops and more soul in my singin
Ian Rhett wrote his first song at the tender age of almost 40. Despite being a lifelong improvisational pianist, a severe creative block kept him from ever completing a phrase, much less an actual song. Then a late night epiphany in the earliest hours of 2004 changed everything, and songs started pouring out of him.
His first public performance landed him an invitation to the Democratic National Convention in 2004, where he closed the Kucinich Presidential campaign. His first music video, "(Didn’t Know I Was) Unamerican" was passed on by TrueMajority and eventually the Kerry campaign saw it and invited Ian to perform in Florida in the last days of the ’04 election.
Since then, he has been performing at events, recording, writing and developing a 4 octave voice rich with grab and vibe with overtones of soul, blues and Cash-style country.
Focusing on using the Internet as a platform for independent music and viral media, he has grown his mailing list thousands strong and is about to release a new cross-over media project to generate awareness and support for organizations serving families of missing persons.
Thanks for being a friend of the Mike Elrington Band. It is nice to be a part of your friend list. Please check our tour dates for both Australia and the USA. All the very best.
I have my 1st ever video to the single 'Adeline' on You Tube - where I actually get to be a man....no idea how I would ever handle that facial hair daily! You can see the video here; www. youtube. com/noushskaugen
I'd love to give you the song 'Adeline' - if you like you can sign up to 'Backstage' on my site & I can send it to you? www. noushskaugen. com/backstage
I will be writing a weekly blog here on MySpace. Be sure to subscribe in order to receive all of the latest updates!
Hit me back with your news, hope everything is going great! Noush x
I wrote this yesterday in a tree, for Valentine's day.. for my Girlfriend.. share it with the one you love..if you are so fortunate...
Happy Valentine's day!
A poem that could be a song... feel free to use it.. just make referance to me..
Elevated love in a tree (to you from me)
Music does play in the rhythm of life, It’s beaten on an air drum, This silent song, the earth does hear. This music of love, Always close and near.
From me to you, From heaven above, We shall never fear, In treetops high and in water depths below, Together, forever melding friendship, kindness, trust and truth,
In each we seek enduring passion From which we look for a special companion A fire burns but also cooks, A special meal for our souls to feel,
Ride your horse to higher ground, Find the Indian within yourself A native spirit, A gentle nature, Resides within Unlock the door And come on in.
um. do you not realize my hero (and only hero in life) is one Mr. Jack Lalanne. Not only do i list it all over my page, but I have his autographed (personally to yours truly ;) framed poster in my office. We (Jack and I) are born two days apart. Ok, different years, but still! Also FYI he is still married to Elaine LaLanne who he's been with forEVer... I love that man. Can't believe you wrote a SONG about him! damn. wow.
A 10 CD set showcasing 175 songs from the Love Generation!
Time Life has released a comprehensive musical retrospective of the Flower Power era, featuring 175 songs from such legendary artists as Bob Dylan, The Mamas and the Papas, The Lovin Spoonful, The Byrds, Richie Havens, The Electric Prunes, Janis Joplin, The Kinks, The Band, and Jefferson Airplane, to name only a few.
