Who I'd like to meet: Anyone who has genuinely become the Absolute. Anyone who is genuinely honest, selfless, and True. I would like to meet musicians Bo Hansson, Edgar Froese,Christoph Franke,Peter Bauman, Alan Stivell, Florian Fricke, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Mort Garson, Arvo Part, Others include Ramana Maharshi, Nisargadata, J.S. Bach, Plotinus, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Theresa of Avila, John of the Cross, Bodhidharma, Kahlil Gibran, my True Self, Bob Moog, J. Krishnamurti, Franklin Merrill Wolf, Harold Sherman, H.P. Blavatsky, D.D. Holmes, Too many more to number.
About me:
My interests fall into the categories of philosophy (not really so much in the traditional intellectual sense, rather more in the realm of practicle applications of esoteric philosophy be it Zen, Mysticism, or just plain common sense applied to seeking Truth and Definition.). This is really hard to define as it is atemporal thought. Anyway, I wax long winded on this at the moment. Moving on, I have a strong bent toward self sufficiency. I am also a musician creating mostly improvised music, and finally I am a sound engineer and stage hand. I have a deep love of Nature, and love beauty as well as utility. I enjoy life. I am awed by very simple things. I can find great wonder in a square inch of space. I have a wonderful family, two beautiful, talented children, and my wife has great talent as a musician that is truly extraordinary. (I look up to her very much) As I imply here, I love family life and have great fortune to be able to be with my family most of the time. I enjoy traveling and communicating with others. I have a deep interest in cross cultural studies and love comparing and sharing cultural views. I am not terribly fond of anything in your face, or obnoxiously loud and prefer the subtleties of life, although I feel I learn more about who I really am when under pressure. On May 19th of next year, I will turn 49 years old, and have worked most of my life, but mostly drifted job wise. I have made a few marks as a musician, and am somewhat of a pioneer in that realm. As I mentioned, I am married with two children. I am mostly a writer, musician, technician, homemaker, teacher, construction worker, what else can I say. Never afraid to learn something new. There is a lot more I could say, but this is enough for now.
REVIEWS
2001 (c) Phil Derby / Sequences Magazine
"Cosmogenesis" is the third traditionally manufactured CD on the SpaceForMusic label. It is the debut CD of fellow Spacecraft member, John Rose. I have been inspired by John's music for the past 9 years and am pleased to present his finest recording to date on Space for Music. John's sensitivity in the true analog synthesis realm is very apparent on "Cosmogenesis." He has carefully crafted music that is warm and comfortable with Arp and Moog synthesis, yet filled with his compositional expertise that creates a true hybrid sound that is unique to John. His fascination with instrument building and the traditional mountain dulcimer is demonstrated masterfully on this new CD. If you liked the sounds that stemmed from the Tangerine Dream and Klaus Schulze era, then this will have a familiar feel for you. He bridges the dark and light to bring meaningful music forth that touches the soul. This CD can be played over and over again. As Giles Reaves said "It hasn't left our CD player in weeks." I would have to agree. I feel honored to work on a musical level with the talents of John Rose.
Jim Brenholts, author of "Tracks Across the Universe"
John Rose: Cosmogenesis
(Space For Music - 2001)
Stepping away from his Spacecraft crew for a solo spacewalk, John Rose embarks upon his own exploratory Cosmogenesis.
Doing what comes natural, Rose (an electronic musician for 25 years) searches his original nature for the essence of goodness... and finds it.
A sinuously swirling haze leads into the beautiful abstractions of Hypnogogia; this delicate expanse evolves into a more-active realm of energetic pulsations. As synthorchestral floes cross a droning plane, Dawn of Ages Past (2:20) makes for an historical perspective of unfortunate brevity. Acoustic strings plaintively play, resonating into Gravity.
Dream of Life lingers in a world of billowing soundclouds, occasionally overtaken by more-solidified sequences. Axis' jangling strings precede the synthesized streams of A Space Within (18:24); electric guitar strands spiral through the trippy environments, then everything vaporizes before the halfway mark is reached. From this void, twinkling ivories glint within deep, glacial movements.
After those lulling tones, the starward journey of the title track seems downright hectic, though it's not; percolating notes ripple into miasmatic celestial spaces. Opening on some thunder and a little Chopin, O.B.E. closes the disc with its blend of piano notes and wafting e-keys, so pretty it aches. The intensity of its spaciness grows, blasting off before trailing away in sparkling remnants... and finds it.
While synthsounds are the driving force behind John Rose's interstellar flight into Cosmogenesis, other more-traditional instruments are interwoven with skillful craftsmanship and sensitivity. An 8.5 for lovely, gentle stuff.
Space For Music is the source for many similar recordings of spacey synthesis.
Sitting in my workplace, surrounded by paperwork, everyone wanting my attention, but the highlight of my day is listening to Airwaves! What a most inspiring and peaceful collection of tranquil music by yourself and Tony.
LEE effing BURRIDGE is coming to Sun Diego!
special 4 hour set Thursday, November 13th @ THIN
4theDJ 2 Year Anniversary Party HOSTED BAR 9-10pm w purchase of presale ticket!
I have a limited amount of $10 presale tickets, hit me up!
For regular guest list send first and last names
$10 before 10pm
$15 before 11pm
Hosted bar is for pre-sale ticket holders only
Contact me to hook up a pre-sale ticket for $10!
Be sure to get there by 9 for the free drinks, and witness the sheer genius that is San Diego's
#1 underground label owner; TEKFUNK' s very own VictorJohn on the decks!
Oh, and buy our shizzle already...
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Hello John,,thank you for the add,,and its great to hear you are doing so well. I will be visiting New York in March on a study trip with a 10th grade class from Denmark,where I am an english teacher;) I hope to make some more music,but enjoy the occational concert. Recently I have been getting in to the Gospel scene here in DK, both with vocal workshops and concerts.Good to hear from you to ! Take care for now. -Miriam
Hi... I'm just emailing for Dylan...obviously, his page was hacked and they sent that stupid email...but he just wanted to make sure everyone knows. :-) I hope you are doing well...ttyl
Greetings John, Thanks for adding me here on MySpace. Have been enjoying your music and your friendship for a few years now, and it has been a blessing. Be well and blessed my friend. Peter (a fellow Lexingtonian - by marriage)
Thank you so much for your kind encouragement about my music. Its even more of a compliment from a man of many talents. Really enjoyed listening to your music.
Hey, man. You do realize that there is no sound in space, right? Maybe your next album could sound like it was recorded in a vacuum and make people's heads implode when they listen to it. Think about it. It would definately get you some free press. Put me down for a pre-sale.
