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LIVING CONTRIBUTION
recorded live at Kirstenbosch Gardens, Capetown South Africa
Featuring most of the album Second Contribution and new songs
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Influences
To all my listeners...... Sept. 11th, 2001, became the day that American consciousness changed. I can do nothing other than bask in the knowledge that in the future, there will be a gigantic leap in the evolution of the worlds collective consciousness. Hopefully, the tolerant who condone this sort of insanity will become intolerant of such madness. The people who perpetrated this carnage will soon discover that they have made a lethal error for the followers of their belief system, and especially, that they cannot now foist such intangible systems on those who are not interested, no matter what they do. No one will believe in a selective religion that advocates such horror. They have made a great deal of the world, enemies of Islam. There are millions of the Islamic Faith who are Just, and Good in their hearts, that will be forced to take the brunt of this deformation to their Faith. We must continue to be compassionate to all those of any Faith whatsoever. To those who continue to affirm actions that lead to such catastrophic loss of life, I say Beware of the Wrath of Good when it is defiled. Take the moments of Serenity in our lives to guide the souls of those who were lost, to Peace. I wish you all Health, Love, and Clarity Shawn
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He helped define folk-rock in the sixties and progressive-new-age rock in the seventies.
"...an artist of such raw talent, ambition and good will...Phillips' main attraction is still his voice. Reedy and flexible, with a remarkable falsetto, it is a potent dramatic instrument. " that's what Rolling Stone Magazine had to say about Shawn Phillips, a musician whose work literally fits into no category.
Shawn Phillips has almost twenty albums to his credit (of which millions have been sold) and a host of associations with some of the most respected names in the industry including Donovan, Paul Buckmaster, J Peter Robinson, Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood and many others, yet he is virtually forgotten except by his cadre of loyal fans. The Texas-born singer/songwriter was called "The best kept secret in the music business," by the late rock impresario Bill Graham.
Beginning in the 1960s, Phillips made noteworthy contributions to popular music. He co-wrote Donovan's "Sunshine Superman" album, sang on the Beatles' "Lovely Rita", showed Joni Mitchell guitar techniques, and while working with Donovan introduced the sitar to pop music. He performed at the "Isle of Wight" festival and was cast to play the lead in the original production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" (he had to withdraw due to his heavy recording and touring schedule.)
Throughout the 60s Phillips' worked the folk music scene in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury, New York's Greenwich Village, and London. In 1967 Phillips moved to Positano, Italy, where he remained throughout the 1970s, writing some of his most well known work. This period produced the albums 'Contribution', 'Second Contribution', 'Collaboration' and 'Faces".
Four of his albums "Faces," "Bright White," "Furthermore" and "Do You Wonder" made it into the Billboard Top 100. In addition, the singles, "Lost Horizon," "We" and "Woman" made Billboard's top 40.
His latest album, 'No Category' featuring his longtime collaborators Paul Buckmaster and Peter Robinson was released in 2002.
Today Shawn lives in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, with his wife Juliet and son Liam, dividing his time between writing, touring, and his work as an emergency medical technician (EMT) and firefighter.
only song i ever played with lyrics for my massage therapy clients... though, Shawn, your Withered Roses song was tempting sometimes but i did had it played for mine sometimes :) hope you have time and enjoy this... look up on youtube and key in Bliss - Silence. the band is Bliss, song Silence... i think u will like A LOT if not already familar with it :)
Hi Shawn, how are you? Wishing you a wonderful week, full of love, peace and happiness! Hugs and kisses Louise
PS: If you haven't had a chance yet, please have a look at the music video of my song, 'My Heart is a Sea', at the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWy2ibd8pwA
Hi Shawn, Thanks for meeting up out here in 'Space.. My older brother had a couple of your albums, '70s, which I really got into a lot back when I was in H.S... you played a concert in Phoenix, AZ in '80 or '81 at the Celebrity Theater (round stage which rotates), which I attended. It was very cool. :-) I hope you are doing great.. best wishes.. --Dave E in Tempe AZ
