Neil Diamond, Tommy Emmanuel, Billy Joel, Neil Jacobs, Jimi Hendrix, Richie Blackmore, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Fran Gambale, Barry Manilow, Yngwie Malmsteen, Chet Atkins, George Harrison, Anugama, Steven Halpern, Deuter, Georgia Kelly, Merlin's Magic, Liquid Mind, Weave, Enya, Kataro, Esther and Jerry Hicks, Jim Brickman, Loreena McKennitt, Celtic Woman, Gary Zukav, Wayne Dyer, Deepak Chopra, Eric Pearl, Anthony Robbins, Jim Rohn, William Lee Rand, Barbara Ann Brennan, J. Donald Walters, Charles Stanley, John E. Sarno, Russel Targ, Jane Katra, Caroline Myss, Eckhart Tolle, William Lee Rand, Denis Waitley, Sarah Weiss, Dr. Mikao Usui, and Annette Ryan.
Sounds Like
Anugama, Jimi Hendrix, Steven Halpern, Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond, Deuter, Jeff Beck, Georgia Kelly, Merlin's Magic, Liquid Mind, Weave, Enya, Kataro
Jim Blue,
accomplished guitarist, singer, and songwriter has been a musician,
singer, and songwriter
since his mid teens. He wrote his first song and recorded his first
record when he was only sixteen and has been committed to
his love of music ever since.
Jim's
most recent CD release, an eclectic alternative pop CD titled "More
Than A Dream," is the highly anticipated
outcome of 18 intense months in the studio.
The CD features 12 of his best and favorite originals.
Jim
recorded all instruments and vocals himself in order to have full creative and artistic
direction over the project. The finished
product exceeded Jim's wildest expectations. It was
literally more than a dream.
Jim's previous
CD achievements include his popular new age
releases titled "Crystal Blue
Tranquility" and "Meditations For
Tranquility."
Jim's
Early Influences
The
photo to the left shows Jim (second from the left), at a
year and a half old.
Jim Blue's
musical experience began right around the time he was
born. His mother played acoustic guitar and sang,
and his father played harmonica.
His
favorite childhood musical memories include classical
music, movie soundtracks, broadway musicals and, of course, enjoying
hearing the heart warming, happy sounds of Mom and Dad make music in the evening after Dad
got home from work.
Jim's
dad worked as a master mechanic and a truck
driver. When Jim was a toddler, his mother
worked at home taking care and raising Jim, his younger brother
Steve, and his older brother Charlie. His mother
eventually took on a job in order to finance the
instruments and lessons for the extremely musically
talented brothers three.
When
Jim was 12 he studied piano for several years and for a
short time played clarinet. His brother Steve was
also musically gifted and excelled at trumpet, guitar and
singing. His brother Charlie played excellent
piano and guitar and also sang. All three brothers
would eventually play
in their own bands.
Top 40, radio pop tunes caught
Jim's ear but he was most
fascinated with the bands who wrote memorable melodies,
chord structures, and meaningful
lyrics.
When
Jim was 15 he was inspired to study guitar and began to
practice on the old acoustic 6 string his mother had stored
in the attic. The strings were rusty and the neck
was warped. It was so hard to play that Jim nearly
gave up guitar.
Right
around that time, through a twist of fate, his brother
Charlie joined the Navy, left his Fender guitar at home,
and told Jim he could play it whenever he wanted to.
Jim jumped at the chance and immediately began learning
songs by ear. He began to jam with his friend Bob
who was learning to play the drums.
It
wasn't long before Jim formed his first
top 40 band, the Outcasts. Having near perfect
pitch, Jim didn't have to wait for sheet music to become
available. He learned all songs quickly just by
listening to them. He studied with a guitar instructor for about 6
months and decided that he could make much faster progress
by teaching himself.
At the age of 16 Jim wrote and recorded his first
songs. The songs were titled "She's Mine"
and "Where Have They Gone." They were
recorded at Cleveland Recording Studios.
The
Outcasts played all the popular teen clubs as well as the
popular pubs and college bars in N.E. Ohio in cities such
as Kent, Cleveland, and Geneva on The Lake. Although the Outcasts split up
when Jim was 18, he continued to play in various top 40
bands.
It
was during this time when Jim's own personal guitar style
began to emerge. He was heavily influenced by
legendary rock guitarists Jimi Hendrix, Richie Blackmore,
Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page.
During his 20's Jim played 6 to 7 nights a week as lead guitarist
and singer with
highly popular bands touring the United States and even Japan.
At the age of 22, Jim competed in Boston against Berkley
guitarists winning the position as lead guitarist for the
number one show band on the east coast.
Jim
Gets Very Serious About Songwriting
As
he approached the age of 30, Jim continued to play, but on a more part time
basis so he could spend more time focusing on writing and recording his own music.
Soon after, he built his own recording studio.
A
decade later, Jim met Scott Turner, former director of music production for Imperial / Liberty and United Artists records which lead to Jim's collaboration with writers, producers, and publishers around the world.
Jim wrote and recorded the theme song for a weekly variety show from Miami called
"Hello" and continued to sharpen his songwriting
craft through self study and constant writing.
The
quality of Jim's songwriting skills qualified him for a
seat in the exclusive Nashville "Song Camp"
where he had the privilege of training and collaborating
with songwriting legends Jon Ims, Angela
Kaset, Hugh Prestwood, Rick Beresford, and James Dean Hicks.
Profound
Musical
Transformation
In 1999 Jim was introduced to
interesting genres of music that created a highly relaxing and pleasurable atmosphere.
Jim was immersed in wonderfully ambient
music, and that got his creative juices flowing!
In 2003,
Jim was inspired to record Crystal Blue Tranquility, a brilliant collection of mood-inspiring melodies and soundscapes for use in concert with any pleasurable activity such as relaxing,
massage, romance, sipping wine with a loved one, entertaining guests, or
simply chillin' out! A year in the making, the
ambiance Crystal Blue Tranquility creates is everything
Jim had hoped for.
In
the summer of 2007, Jim released his guided meditations CD,
Meditations for Tranquility.
As
of April 6, 2008, Jim accepted the position of featured
guitarist for BeatleBrunch.com, the 1 Beatles website on the internet.
In
December 2008, after a year and a half in the studio, Jim released
"More
Than A Dream" which includes twelve of his favorite
original compositions and features his vocal and guitar
virtuosity. His new CD is a tasty assortment of genres and styles including songs with a
snappy flamenco feel, touching love songs, tender ballads,
kickin' instrumentals, and high energy rock.
Jim Blue Trivia
Height:
5' 9 1/2"
Weight:
150 lbs.
Hair:
Blonde
Color of eyes: Blue
Sign: Capricorn
Hobbies: Hiking,
working out, jogging, walking on the beach, star
gazing, movies, sunsets, dancing, traveling, bird
watching, reading, massage, Reiki, meditating
Hello dear friend Jim. Thank you for your kind remarks. It is a pleasure to receive your greetings in my corner always. They are always in my thoughts the wish that you have great success on the road, and my admiration. God bless you. Thousands of thanks for sharing your friendship with me, your heart, your art and your talent. I hope you enjoy a great weekend filled with all the inspiration, love, laughter and music. All the best for you. A big hug and kisses from your friend from Spain. Love and light to you and yours. Alexandra.
Just wanted to tell you that your music is beautiful-soothing and serene- excellent to do a meditation too. even Tai Chi -- I studied that for 8 years--also breathing from your stomach. And I'm wishing you a fabulous week. I hope your last gig was a success.......love n hugs....Alyce V
hello dear friend Jim. thanks for your kind remarks. is a pleasure to receive your greetings in my corner always. apologies for not replying soon, I've been a week without internet at home, with some problem on my page like many friends, for a myspace glitch. I responded to very few from a cybercafe., but I get back to the day you are always in my thoughts the wish that you have great success in the road, and all my admiration. God bless you. Thousands of thanks for sharing your friendship with me, your heart, your art and your talent. I hope to enjoy a whole week full of inspiration, love, laughter and music. all the best for you. a big hug and kisses from your friend from Spain. Alexandra. i love your music my friend is very nice!:)xoxoxo
WAYS TO CONFUSE THE TRICK-OR-TREATERS Instead of candy, give away colored eggs. If anyone protests, explain that the eggs are the only thing you had left over from Easter.
Wait behind the door until some people come. When they get near the door, jump out, wearing a costume, and holding a bag, and yell, "Trick or Treat!" Look at them, scratch your head, and act confused.
Answer the door dressed as a dentist and angrily give the trick-or-treaters a lecture on tooth decay.
Fill a briefcase with marbles and crackers. Write on it, "Top Secret" in big letters. When trick-or-treaters come, look around suspiciously, say, "It's about time you got here," give them the briefcase, and quickly shut the door.
After you give them candy, hand the trick-or-treaters a bill.
Hello my dear friend Jim. Thank you very much for sharing your talent, friendship, and art with me and friends that make my little corner, but big in talent like yours. I wish you all the inspiration, love, laughter, art and music in the company of family and friends. do not forget to give her a smile to shine on those around you. all the best for you. God bless you. enjoy a wonderful weekend. are always in my thoughts. A big hug and kisses from me and my corner of the land of gold of art and music. your friend forever. love and light to you. Alexandra.
The
photo to the left shows Jim (second from the left), at a
year and a half old.
in their own bands.
Although the Outcasts split up
when Jim was 18, he continued to play in various top 40
bands.
immersed in wonderfully ambient
music, and that got his creative juices flowing!
hi jim its me loreta i was in the hospital for 7 weeks died once and am back 8 weks recoverymiss you so much sending all my love god bless
