Songs written, performed and produced by Joe Byrd (by the grace of God)
to come...
Guitars, Keyboards, Drum & Bass tracks - Joe Byrd / David Olivas on Sax - "Comfort Island" / Devon johnson on Rhodes Piano
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Influences
My music is a combination of many life and musical experiences. 70's Rock, 70's R&B, ie; Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Earth,Wind & Fire, Santana, Jimi Hendricks, Funkadelics, Marvin Gaye, Roberta Flack, Chaka khan & Rufus and more.
Jazz influences like, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Chic Corea, Yellow Jackets, Many Brazilian Artists, John Scofield, Pat Metheny, Earl Klugh, Larry carlton, Lee Ritenour, Bill Evans, Charlie Parker, Weather Report, Jazz Crusaders, Herbie Hancock, George Duke, Stanley Clark, George Benson and too many others to recall...
The journey continues to be the most important aspect to the music in my life. What I feel, what I experience and what I hear, influences my perspective and molds my creative approach. Success is only defined in the moment...not as an end to the process, nor is it the end of the journey. It is merely a temporary state, an acknowledgement of the work. When a person thinks that they have "arrived" or is defined as successful and stops producing or reinventing, the success will fade or disappear. As long as I live, I want to create and explore... the journey continues...
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Sometimes when i look around, all i see is misery, despair, frustration and pain...
Then, i close my eyes, take a couple deep breaths, RELAX...And ask myself, "WHAT IF all I saw was what I WANTED TO SEE?" Then, I open my eyes. I see the sun, I see the blue sky, I see my girls smiling back at me, I see life...
And then, lo and behold, I see nothing but OPPORTUNITY...
Thanks for reading. And if you enjoy these little sayings I send out, take a look at my site, http://TankJones.com and take a look at my blogs. You can also see a lot of pics of events I've done, music I've made and learn about my foundation.
For now, the Truest means of projecting outwards is to reach Inwards. Since we are all connected by the Primal Energies, tapping into our individual frequencies and strengthening them is the only way we as individuals can touch the lives of millions. Its kind of funny how the one thing we can never physically see is the one thing that can change all things that we physically see. When one person achieves Energetic Harmony, we are all affected in one way or another.
How's my west coast friend doing...I been busy helping to promote Locked-Tight...they have a new singer...great fit...check out their page...tell me what you think. I know you must be doing well haven't heard from you lately...which must mean you are busy too...that's a good thing (smile) Madalana PS...wish I was on the west coast...it's getting cold to soon for me this year LOL
Had a thought while driving home and I wanted to share it. Hope you don’t mind…
When we truly let go of past hurts, hang-ups and disappointments and choose to live in the moment, in the now, in the PRESENT, life truly can be a GIFT.
Hope you liked this one. :)
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The journey continues to be the most important aspect to the music in my life. What I feel, what I experience and what I hear, influences my perspective and molds my creative approach. Success is only defined in the moment...not as an end to the process, nor is it the end of the journey. It is merely a temporary state, an acknowledgement of the work. When a person thinks that they have "arrived" or is defined as successful and stops producing or reinventing, the success will fade or disappear. As long as I live, I want to create and explore... the journey continues...
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