Genesis, Jim Brickman, Yanni, Enya, Enigma, Kitaro, Lorena McKennitt, George Winston and Vivaldi, Tangerine Dream, ELP and many more. Other influences to my music include the vocal styles and voices, which I consider instruments in themselves, of Barbra Streisand, Cher, Anne Cochran, Chris Riggins, Mike Eldred, and Celine Dion.
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Mix of Yanni, Jim Brickman. Enigma and Enya, with an emotion all of it's own.
Award winning composer and musician, Mark Barnes, ThE BaD BoY oF ChilL OuT, is set to open your third eye – musically speaking. The titular track off his release “The Awakening” will fulfill the promise of the title, as will the rest of the CD. Barnes ambient electronica is a refreshing rush of chillout goodness, opening up amazing soundscapes that connect the ears and the mind’s eye with lush melodies and organic wholeness often missing from the electronic realm.
“Awakening” is a keys based and deeply moving track. Its keyboard line and the overwhelming beauty of its background river of ambient melody make a sky full of clouds in the human heart. It equally embraces classic piano music flavors and cutting edge new age glory. Elegant and absorbing, “Awakening” is a sure-fire hit for the chillout scene.
Barnes’ music has been featured in numerous magazines and web sites, including EmmeK New Age and New Sounds Magazine (Dec. 2007) and AMMA AnR (Aug. 2007). He was a top 20 finalist in the instrumental category for the 11th annual edition of Unisong’s International Songwriting Contest and was the featured artist for October 2007 on the “Pulse of the Planet” radio program. Additionally, Barnes was awarded the 2008 Independent National Artist of the year award from the Phoenix Music Awards and was a performer as well as the recipient of the 2008 Hollywood F.A.M.E. Award at the 18th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards, which was held at The Music Box @ Fonda, November 20th, 2008.
Barnes music is regularly played on Mystic Age Radio, Mystic Soundscapes Internet Radio, 93.7 WGYL FM in Florida, the Cygnus Radio program and I-Tunes New Age Internet Radio Station. His songs have been selected for several compilation CDs.
The artist is busy working on new music at the moment, as well as re-mixes of other artist’s electronic works. Future projects include a Christmas CD by Barnes and a collaborative album with Daniel Hick of the Black Raven Group. He is also in the process of researching digital animation and live action video to couple with his music. “The goal is to combine the two for a live stage performance similar to the ‘Mind’s Eye’ video series and Animusic video,” where people can come see the music, he explains.
Barnes is a member of the Hollywood, CA Chamber of Commerce, and an Associate Member of The Recording Academy (LA Chapter). More information is available at www.markbarnesmusic.com. Booking and licensing information can be obtained by contacting Mark Barnes Music at barnsey@markbarnesmusic.com.
Hello I wanted to stop by and say Thank you for adding me and listening to my Music:) Comments are awesome anytime I would love to hear what you think... I hope that you enjoy my songs. All my music comes from my soul. I believe every Note I play... every word I write and sing.. Just so you know, all my music is Recorded here in my home studio by me... I write, compose and play all the instruments... I hope to start an new album soon!!! I hope you enjoy... Thank you again and god bless you and your family this holiday season:)
Hi Mark, Congrats as usual for you, "Soloist of the year award". I'm very happy for you. Have a great trip out to LA and have fun. I'll be watching for the new Video...Sending a ...=_=... to LA for YOU!!! MaryAnn
I WANT TO FLY TO LA TOO! :( I HAVE BEEN ALL OVER THE US BUT NEVER TO THE CALIFORNIA COAST....WHATEVER YOU ARE GOING TO DO THERE....HAVE A FANTASTIC TRIP AND BE SAFE! HUGS, LYNNE
Greetings Mark. Hey Buddy,will you send me, AN ANGELS FAREWELL Music, I liked it. You have good taste in music Mark. I would love to convert it into a trance Single it would be awsome for my new re-mix. I will send you back the hard copy.
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