Myself, all that has come before me to arrive here+now, and an amazing array of very gifted and devoted musicians and artists. Special thanks to the extrordinary work and friendship of Visionary Cellist: David Darling Master percussionist: John Marshall Woodwind Magician: Paul Butler Spellbinding vocalist: Jim Cole and Spectral Voices Deep as the Ocean/fellow pearl Diver/oboeist/Dudek(ist): Terry Kevil.... many others... and those I've yet to meet but feel your impending arrival...
Influences
Meher Baba.... the reliable voice+light of my intuition
Gene Bertoncini David Darling Pierre Bensusan Fred Hand Sharon Isbin Chuck Loeb John Scofield Tuck Andres Andy Brick Miles Davis John Coltrane Louis Armstrong Billie Holiday Charlie Parker Keith Jarrett Ralph Towner Wayne Shorter Bill Evans Dave Liebman Brad Mehldau Bobby McFerrin Stan Getz Weather Report J.S. Bach Glenn Gould Frederic Chopin Claude Debussy Maurice Ravel Gabriel Faure' Maurice Durufle' Aaron Copland Igor Stravinsky Richard Wagner Bernard Hermann Alan Sivestri Gabriel Yared The BEATLES (George especially) Stevie Wonder Nina Simone James Taylor Ani DiFranco Joni Mitchell Radio Head
"To penetrate into the essence of all being and significance and to release the fragrance of that inner attainment for the guidance and benefit of others, by expressing, in the world of forms, truth, love, purity and beauty—this is the sole game which has intrinsic and absolute worth. All other happenings, incidents and attainments in themselves can have no lasting importance"
~Meher Baba~.
"What is to give light
must endure burning".
-Viktor Frankl-
"Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favour all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamed would have come his way.
Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now".
-J. W. von Goethe -
"THE KEY TO THE MYSTERY OF A GREAT ARTIST....
THAT FOR REASONS UNKNOWN TO HIM OR ANYONE ELSE,
HE WILL GIVE AWAY HIS ENERGIES AND HIS LIFE JUST TO MAKE SURE
THAT ONE NOTE FOLLOWS ANOTHER INEVITABLY...
THE COMPOSER BY DOING THIS,LEAVES US AT THE FINISH
WITH THE FEELING THAT SOMETHING IS RIGHT IN THE WORLD,
THAT SOMETHING CHECKS THROUGHOUT,
SOMETHING THAT FOLLOWS ITS OWN LAWS CONSISTENTLY
SOMETHING WE CAN TRUST,
THAT WILL NEVER LET US DOWN."
-Leonard Bernstein-
"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born
until they arrive".
~Anäis Nin
Each day I feel fortunate to have music in my life, to witness the mysterious creative process unfold,to have the possibility to transcend the ordinary into a magical and beautiful universe.
I thank all of you for listening,coming by to visit, and wish each and everyone,good,satisfying deep dives in all your creative endeavors.
Just checking in with you my friend and hoping you are well!
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY ...
"Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time."
~Laura Ingalls Wilder
MAY YOUR HEART BE FILLED WITH THE JOYOUS SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS ALL YEAR LONG!
Please stay in touch from time to time and let me know how you are!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Greetings WondrousGalacticCreature ~I am sending... ☼Light to Shine Thy Inner Core ❤ Love to Fill Thy Mighty Soul ☆Strength to Walk Beside Thee
Have most adventurous mucho L ♥ve & Respect ~Ann R.
Eternal Universal Explorers
spiral ascension dominant luminous mind sphere glorified immortal holy soul halcyon in infinite landscapes unified
sacred refuge within conquer layers challenging the mystic enigma endless boldly walk the path purifying
explore limitless mysteries an eternal light indestructible swirling in an unfathomable vastness harmonious complete and magnificent
I love the way the night's sky looks during Autumn, the stars and recent full moon seem to look so much brighter, and even the clouds take on a rather ethereal light, too.
Wishing you and your sweetheart a very lovely Autumn filled with all the warmth of the season's colours!
TRANSLATER: Rapaz do céu, tua música é foda!!! ehehehe e meu inglês é terrível, portanto, consultando sua ótima tradutora do Rio, saberá do meu desejo de que tudo de bom continue acontecendo pra vocês e pra arte que fazem! Parabéns!!!
Hi Robert Where are you traveling in Brazil? As you might know, I'm a major Brazil-o-phile--am playing a show with the Berkshire Bateria this weekend. We were in Bahia a few years back.
Love your stuff, too. Really dig the harp on Her Heart. And the guitar pieces are wonderful.
Hi Robert What a great photo--I'm in a similar scene right now--our new puppy's favorite spot is right in front of the fire, curled up tight. We call her the donut dog...
I'm doing well--getting ready to send out some new songs into the ether--hope you'll get a chance to take a listen. What marvelous things are you up to these days? I see Pierre is coming to the Northeast soon...
Last day in Ireland. Wonderful trip full of music (old and new) and unbelievable history.
It was wonderful to get together with you two in NY. Very special. The tunes you played were magnificent. I really hope that someday more people will be able to hear what you two have put together.
You are a Beautiful Soul with much wisdom. I've saved your wise tidbits and have turned to them in my times of need. Enjoying my day with my fellow life travellers--my children. Peace. Ninfa
Thanks Robert. Well, my keyboards are: a Nord Lead, a Korg Digital Piano, A Moog Little Phatty, and a microKorg XL. Also in the front table are the modules David Smith Mopho (wonderful) and the Waldorf Mlofeld, my latest aquisition. Oh, and the beautiful (and hard to play) Theremin on the right.
A have tons of Moog Moogerfoogers pedals as you can see. My favorite controler is the Jazz Mutant Lemur, close to the monitor. I use Logic and Live, with as many plugins as I can get. Music is so much fun nowadays.
after a long time again here ... sending You a short audio greeting from my big project STROPHEN, the No. 20B - Choral for Charles Ives (accordion and cello) ... just recorded today
Online Now!
