TALKSTORY
Bursie: acoustic guitar, vocals, harmonies;
Jerry Livingston: upright bass, six string electric bass;
Ron LoCurto: classical and electric guitar;
Emile Latimer: percussion;
Demott Motley: drums;
Arie Lipsky: cello
Mary Ramsey: viola;
Paul Kneis: mandolin;
John Allen: tenor saxophone;
Andrew Peruzzini: trumpet;
Liz Abbott: background vocal on Tea With Geraldo
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FAMILIAR ADDICTION
Bursie: acoustic/rhythm guitar, vocals, harmonies/background vocals;
Jerry Livingston: upright bass, six string electric bass;
John Bacon Jr.: drums, percussion;
Ron LoCurto: electric guitar;
Frank Grizanti: acoustic nylon string guitar;
Emile Latimer: percussion;
Wendell Rivera: percussion;
Mary Ramsey: viola, violin;
Paul Kneis: mandolin;
Jim Whitford: dobro, pedal steel;
Jim Bohm: flugelhorn;
Ken Kaufman: keyboard;
Kevin Hall: soprano saxophone
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Myspace Backgrounds
THE EVENING MUSE…
I’m certain the time will come when I look back nostalgically on the night when I - insomniac that I am - laid awake in the embrace of some song that tormented my soul and held me captive as I followed it through the dark alleyways of memory. Music does that to me – it has the power to make me weep uncontrollably, laugh outrageously, twist shamelessly. I can close my eyes and literally inhabit the precise moment in time when I first heard the melody, felt the rhythm pierce my flesh and take up residence in my consciousness. It is a living thing that I am able to occupy…to burrow down into and lose myself in only to be beguiled by some delicious fiction I have accepted as truth. The particular song, this particular night, was the impetus that created what shall now be called: “The Evening Muse” – a detailed examination and analysis of the genesis of a composition, both lyric and music…the story behind the song. The idea actually took shape while I was completing work on my most recent album, ‘Familiar Addiction’, and had taken on a life of its own in the form of a journal that chronicled the process of writing songs for and recording the second CD. It has evolved from ‘my-journal’ to MySpace.
So, it begins…
I do not presume to have even the most remote level of expertise in the craft of songwriting; my motive is purely cathartic in nature and perhaps a touch self-indulgent. Me talking out loud…working my way through my own messes and attempting to sift through the debris looking for clues and trying to identify my dysfunction among the fragments. That’s all really. I invite you in. There is no magic here – only such as one may find cloaked in the wonder of our missteps and frailty, inadequacies and random passions. Beauty and utter bullshit…the roots of inspiration.
Each week, I will feature a particular song. I invite you to listen to it, read the lyrics…STUDY the lyrics. Examine them to find something that touches you, speaks to you. Leave a comment, send a message…respond in any way you wish.
- n.
SEE BLOG FOR ""THE EVENING MUSE""" JOURNAL ENTRY.
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WHAT MOVES ME - For anyone who is even remotely interested: music...creating...thought...analysis...integrity...indigo....deep forest green...spirit...conversation...making that connection...eye contact...touch...rain (especially at night)...thunderstorms...blizzards at 3 o'clock in the morning...dark chocolate melting on my tongue...the poetry of life...discovery...spiritual intimacy...laughter...the delicious tango between balance and contradiction...smiling deep…tears…compassion…tenderness…dreams
...jazzbluegrassr&bsoulreggaefolkmizrachiskaclassicalsocaoperablues…purple…the guitar…
fire…the ocean!!!...sunsets…full moon…the woods…kissing in slow motion…sound…the passion and the power of words…
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****NEWS****
NOA IS CURRENTLY IN THE STUDIO RECORDING. EVERY SINGLE MUSICAL ARTIST IN THE WORLD SHOULD EXPERIENCE IMAGINARY ROAD STUDIOS AT LEAST ONCE IN HER/HIS LIFETIME. IT IS THE PERFECT SYMBIOSIS OF THE AESTHETIC AND THE TECHNICAL...YOU WILL BE INSPIRED TO CREATE - TO GIVE YOUR UTMOST.
http://www.williamackerman.com/Studios.html
SHE IS WORKING WITH LEGENDARY COMPOSER, GUITARIST, PRODUCER, AND FOUNDER OF WINDHAM HILL RECORDS, WILL ACKERMAN. "HIS INSTINCTS AND SENSIBILITIES ARE FLAWLESS. HE IS A MASTER OF HIS CRAFT, AND IT IS APPARENT IN EVERYTHING HE TOUCHES. I HAVE NEVER BEEN CHALLENGED OR INSPIRED TO THIS LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE BEFORE. AND HE IS A PRECIOUS SOUL. IT IS CLEAR THAT HIS MUSIC IS THE EMBODIMENT OF EVERYTHING THAT HE IS AND HIS SPIRIT ILLUMINATES EVERY COMPOSITION.
ADDITIONALLY, NOA IS WORKING WITH THE PLATINUM STANDARD OF RECORDING ENGINEERS, CORIN NELSON. "HE IS BRILLIANT...PHENOMENAL AT THE CONTROLS, CAPTURING THE SUBTLETIES AND NUANCES OF YOUR MUSIC."
AS ANTICIPATION BUILDS, WE CAN TELL YOU, THE ALBUM WILL FEATURE A SET OF ALL NEW MUSIC WITH REARRANGEMENTS OF TWO SONGS FROM NOA'S 'FAMILIAR ADDICTION' CD. THERE ARE ALSO A FEW "GUEST APPERANCES". WE'RE GOING TO LEAVE YOU GUESSING, BUT WE'LL JUST SAY...WOW.
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Always the same pleasure in listening your music, Noa. There is a direct line between your talent, your voice and the way you make the whole thing grooving. A perfect equilibrium.
safe travels dear one..i will be holding you in love and sappy syrup spirit..and spreading the word for sure..let me know when ya's get home and how beautiful recording goes..Don has lost his studio..one month to get out..so prayers needed..and that something manifests for him soon..going to be a bitch to move that wondrous neon blue..but as they say..a new door will open right? you re in a beautiful safe place..so sing and strum your heart out..see ya when ya get back..in the meantime..you are loved and prayed for deeply..and you are numbuh one in my vote sis.. ltw
I've introduced your music to a new audience! I need to get CDs from you soon...will be great Christmas gifts!! Lately, I'm really into 'I'll Never Tell'!! LOVE IT!! LOVE YOU, Noa!!! :))
Just dropping in for yet another wonderful listening experience. Hope you are doing well, selling lots of albums and generally getting the recognition your immense talent deserves. My very best wishes, Paul
Just called in to have my fix of "I'll Never Tell", I just can't get enough of that song. It's incredible how your voice combines so well with the viola, oh so, so beautiful. You deserve so much success my talented friend, so much more. Warmest regards, Paul
on your spirit, flesh , bone to the marrow tune NB... it is splendid..smooth and sexy!!! oh Gawd i love the guitar..it moves like a fragile butterfly with enormous strength.. the flapping of your wing guitar strings hon CAN CHANGE THE WORLD NOA!!! certainly make a huge ripple of difference! strum on girlfriend.. and let no one ever EVER take you down.. including yourself! love you!
I've just arrived home after a few manic days away during which my son has got married. Just hoping things will settle down for a bit now. I don't know what is going off on Myspace at the moment, but both of your lost comments turned up today together with several others that had gone astray. Hope you are well and making more beautiful music. Warmest regards, Paul
Hello to you my precious Sista! Has been such a loooooong time.... Hope life is real good to you and that you are inspired and creative... I know exciting things must be happenin over in your world. Am curious to hear...
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