All there is
Is atoms and space
Everything else is illusion
There’s back to the beginning, and then there’s back to the beginning. It doesn’t get much more elemental than "All There Is," the brief, swirling invocation of the essence of the universe with which Melissa Etheridge opens The Awakening, the ninth studio album of her singular career.
The story she tells through this involving, colorful song-cycle, though, is completely her own, a tale that runs from her first uncertain steps through her well-chronicled rise to rock star, human rights activist, parent, cancer survivor and 2007 Academy Award winner for "I Need to Wake Up," featured in the Al Gore environmental documentary An Inconvenient Truth. It’s a journey full of joys and tears, portrayed in songs that are at turns powerful and playful, at once confessional and engaging, personal and universal. In other words, Melissa Etheridge at her creative peak – and the most open she’s ever been.
And it’s Etheridge as we’ve never heard her before...
I saw you a couple weeks ago in Charlotte for the first time. Your show was amazing and it was the best night of my life. I felt so lucky that I was able to reach to you in time to touch your hand. I’ve sang your songs since I was old enough to speak and I have always been a fan. You music touches me in so many ways and it has helped me through a lot. Thank you for being my hero. ♥ Kaitlin
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Hi Melissa, your expressive voice captures me always!! It gives me strenght to go my own way! God bless you! Hillu from Germany with Twotones Duo Project
Thanks for a wonderful concert at the Borgata on July 4th. It is always uplifting to watch you perform and hear the best music in the world. LOL Love ya, Jackie
Hey all, I posted some photos of Melissa's show last night at Meadowbrook, Gilford, NH on my page...it was an AMAZING show...hope you like the photos!!
Hello Melissa , i saw your visiting my hometown Aug. 3rd . i've always wanted to go to one of your concerts and since i have the chance to go now i won't be able to :( , i got too many health problems right now some are serious but i want to get well as possibly as i can so i can see you in Detroit when you come again :) . KEEP ROCKING ON MELISSA !!!!!!!!! :) .
I worked your concert at Meadowbrook tonight--absolutely phenominal! Even the crowd you attracted was wonderful! Thank you for a great evening. It was a pleasure to be in the company of such talent! Namaste
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE YA GIRL!!! Seen your tribute to Janis Joplin and it was such a great performance. You are my vocal mentor and you rock my world! Gail Storm
Your concert in Atlantic City was amazing. You are amazing and I love your spirit, songs, and positive message. Thanks for always "speaking your truth" My mind is open....
