Courage. It is one of the rarest commodities in the music industry today, especially among artists. After all, courage requires adhering to your passion, your creativity, regardless of the outcome. Taking a song from the piano in the living room to the studio with a strong sense of faith and abandoning thoughts of commercial success, can be liberating. On her self-titled, fourth full-length album, Michelle Tumes displays this rare form of courage in every possible way.
After three releases on Sparrow Records it was time to part ways with the company that had nurtured the beginning of her recording career. The irresistible pun would be that Tumes left the nest and found herself in a place where she needed courage; courage to forge the next chapter in her musical life.
“Though it was so difficult, I left Sparrow, and decided to take a hiatus from putting out records and touring. I really needed some time to regroup, to get back to where I started in every way. I knew I needed to get back to just writing what I love, and just leave the rest to God. I prayed that the Lord would give me a new direction.”
And new direction is what He gave her. In the interim of creating her own music, she wrote for other artists (Disney Radio’s Jump 5 and the Italian tenor, Alessandro Safina), and secured a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell. She moved from Nashville to Los Angeles with her husband, Doug. Tumes decided to hone her craft and went back to University via correspondence from Australia, delving into ancient history and literature. After adjusting to her new life, Michelle began writing songs again for herself, taking her time.
Several years passed. The innocent love which characterized her early career--a love for sharing her heart through song--began to return, only this time with wisdom to match it. Her publisher, Judy Stakee (Sheryl Crow, Jewel, Michelle Branch) guided Tumes through a grueling time of refinement that was extremely challenging. Many songs made their way to the drawer of her desk. One day, after sensing that her song writing had captured the relationship she has with God, her husband said, "Let's make an album." The journey of the recording began. It is in this motivation that she once again enraptures audiences with her sound.
Michelle Tumes is one part classically influenced one part worship, one part singer/songwriter, all parts inspiring. One might compare the material to a blend of Enya, Tchaichovsky, U2, and Bjork, if it wasn’t, well...so unique. There are rich orchestral movements (conducted by Michelle), vibrant piano selections (written and performed by Michelle, and songs which feature everything from live drums to ambient samples (yes, produced by Michelle as well, along with her husband, Doug). And through it all, her voice is beautiful, even angelic at times. Urgent. Reverbial. Haunting. And the emotions of the album can be felt on the proverbial record sleeve.
The best Thanksgiving Day Is spent with family, friends, and love Let us do good to all people Remembering to pray for our nation All of those in authority For our military in far away lands, And for all of our brave heroes everywhere. May God Bless you and those you love With wisdom, understanding and knowledge Let us be Thankful for all that we have Praying for one another every where. Happy Thanksgiving Day God Blessings dear Friend Alleb
I just want to take this time to wish you ALL a Happy Thanksgiving and may we give Him ALL the glory and thanks for what He's given us this year. God Bless and we meet again on Friday. Be safe and enjoy the day.
Heavenly Father, on Thanksgiving Day We bow our hearts to You and pray. We give You thanks for all You've done Especially for the gift of Jesus, Your Son.
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Thank you for adding my new author page. I will have a few songs from the soundtrack on the player soon, but will link my music page for more songs. My fiction novel with a CD soundtrack is due out in a few weeks. It will be at CD Baby, Amazon, Barnes & Noble etc. Keep in touch.
Wishing you a great musical week. Hope all your projects are on track.
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Beautiful and graceful, varied and enchanting, small but approachable, butterflies lead you to the sunny side of life. And everyone deserves a little sunshine. ~Jeffrey Glassberg~ Dear Friend Have A Bless Day~Alleb`
Every day things are our greatest blessings: the food on the table, our country, our homes our family and friends, our health and well-being, the very air we breathe and the sunshine that warms the earth. And it's these things that we should be the most grateful for as we celebrate Thanksgiving; for they give us comfort and strength, filling our hearts with gladness and making each day meaningful. And it's my Thanksgiving wish that as my family and friends gather to celebrate Thanksgiving that they will remember to be thankful for the simple blessings they receive every day. Dear Friend Wishing you a beautiful and blessed Thanksgiving!
My apologies for not stoppin by your page but work can get hectic and I can't keep up sometimes!! =) But I try!! Anyways I wanted to share some of my recent work with you!!
Feel free to click the player or stop by my page and listen to my music when you get a chance! (Don't worry the auto play is turned off) LoL
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