Happy Hannukah!!
Yes. I'm still working on the next CD. Spending a lot of time working through new interplay between lyre and piano, along with other instruments. I feel like I'm breaking new ground on interactions between lyre and piano that are exciting and interesting. We'll see what other people think.
Nuclear Messages
If I were to take any message away from the horrible events in Japan, and the unrest in the Middle East that links these things together, it's that we are meant to use the Sun for energy, not nuclear power or oil. Taking the wrong path is providing harsh lessons. Full out transition to solar power is the lesson learned here.
Ground Zero
I've thought about this for a while. While I completely agree about the constitutional right of freedom of religion, I think the "Ground Zero Mosque" issue gets down to this, written by Emmanuel Navon:
The proponents of the Ground Zero Mosque are being purposely offensive and cynical, and that they intend to set a historical precedent full of symbolical significance. By building an Islamic site and symbol a few yards away from the place where 3,000 people were murdered in the name of Islam, they are intentionally insulting the memory of these people and are pushing bad taste to its limits. But, mostly, they want to declare victory. That is no speculation or conspiracy theory: The mosque will be called Cordoba. Do you get it? Cordoba was the first European city conquered by a Muslim army (in 711). Then a mosque was built there, and the rest of Spain was conquered. This is an accepted Islamic practice, and the proponents of the Ground Zero Mosque are not even hiding their intentions.
The American people should build a huge Church near Ground Zero and call it the Tours Church. Why Tours? Because Tours is the French city where Charles Martel defeated an invading Muslim army in 732, thus halting the Islamic expansion to Europe. By doing this, Americans will not only show that they too know History. They will also prove to themselves and to the world that they've learned from it.
The proponents of the Ground Zero Mosque are being purposely offensive and cynical, and that they intend to set a historical precedent full of symbolical significance. By building an Islamic site and symbol a few yards away from the place where 3,000 people were murdered in the name of Islam, they are intentionally insulting the memory of these people and are pushing bad taste to its limits. But, mostly, they want to declare victory. That is no speculation or conspiracy theory: The mosque will be called Cordoba. Do you get it? Cordoba was the first European city conquered by a Muslim army (in 711). Then a mosque was built there, and the rest of Spain was conquered. This is an accepted Islamic practice, and the proponents of the Ground Zero Mosque are not even hiding their intentions.
The American people should build a huge Church near Ground Zero and call it the Tours Church. Why Tours? Because Tours is the French city where Charles Martel defeated an invading Muslim army in 732, thus halting the Islamic expansion to Europe. By doing this, Americans will not only show that they too know History. They will also prove to themselves and to the world that they've learned from it.
Lyre Update
I have been playing and recording alot lately. I have focused on both a pure lyre sound, without much added effect, as well as various experiments with adding guitar effects to the lyre. Look for some sample pieces posted here soon. Thanks!
Happy Chai Elul!
Today is a day to focus on life and start an in depth review of the past twelve months. The structure of the next CD is in place. I will be posting some tidbits of songs here soon. The harvest is here.
Happy New Year 2009! ...and Thanks!
Happy (secular) New Year! I hope that everyone is ready for this coming year. It looks like it will be filled with challenges as well as opportunities.
This year I will be releasing the new CD. It may not be the best market environment, but music can't wait. This one will contain a few surprises.
I want to thank all of the people who have listened to my music and supported me by buying a song download, or a CD. I really appreciate it. Spiritual lyre based music is not the hottest thing on the scene, so thank-you. I really appreciate it.
This year I will be releasing the new CD. It may not be the best market environment, but music can't wait. This one will contain a few surprises.
I want to thank all of the people who have listened to my music and supported me by buying a song download, or a CD. I really appreciate it. Spiritual lyre based music is not the hottest thing on the scene, so thank-you. I really appreciate it.
Happy Sukkot!
Happy Sukkot to all! I have been busily working on the next CD, again with much lyre music with piano and other instruments. I will be posting some samples here soon. Have a good holiday and I hope it doesn't rain on you.
New Song - "Sumerian Moon" Added To The Music Area Using Sounds From The Golden Lyre of UR
I have been working with Andy Lowing from the Lyre of Ur Project. This is a not-for-profit project that involves anyone with an interest and is non-political in its aims. The Lyre of Ur is a 4,550 lyre. Three original lyres of Ur were found in 1929, which are held today in the Museums of Pennsylvania, London and Baghdad as unplayable models. The Lyre of Ur project set out to reconstruct a playable version of the lyre. It took three years, but they completed the project. The project sent me digital recordings of the notes played on the lyre, which I constructed in to a GigaStudio Instrument. You can now hear the first song I created using the sounds of the Lyre of Ur, called "Sumerian Moon".
Ki Haym Chayenu featured on Chakras CD
One of the songs from the Chasing Stray Flames CD - Ki Haym Chayenu is featured on the "Chakras" CD which comes with the latest edition of Medicina Oriental magazine. This is a magazine about meditation and wellness, but since it comes from Brazil and is written in Portuguese, I can only guess what is says about me and it's other topics. The Chakras CD is described as "A trilha sonora ideal para acompanhar a pratica de massagens e outras terapias orientais".
Music added to oysongs
Chasing Stray Flames is now available from the oysongs website - a site for all Jewish oriented music. Check it out!
