When I look at a tree, I am always reminded of the important role that trees play in our environment. Besides providing beautiful landscapes, they generate oxygen, consume CO2 and provide shade for protection from the sun’s heat. It’s a win-win for climate change. There are other factors at play that aren’t readily apparent. I for one feel a spiritual connection that transcends the senses. It makes me feel a close connection to nature.
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A good friend of mine, Tony Treadway,@TonyTreadwayArt,(musician/songwiter/artist), sent me a beautiful photoshop collage that he had created earlier in the year. In Tony’s own words, “this artwork represented an analogy for the fragility of life , as in the fragile surface of a soap bubble. Now, more than ever, it is becoming clear that we are travelers on this planet and we should not take things for granted. Knowing that we will all head home eventually, I want to spread as much love and...
Finally, a new composition / video........ I thought that after a few months of quarantine, I would be able to crank out some new arrangements, but that did not happen at first. Finally I was able to pull together a concept for a new composition based on my interest in the idea of infinity. I have always been fascinated with quantum physics research. I love reading about research where physicists are “playing” with the idea of infinity in both directions , ie; infinitesimal ,sub atomic...
This is a short video compilation of our last concert. Hope you enjoy the synthesizers, cello, violin, guitar and vocals.
The old and the new….
Laying on top of my Moog synthesizer is one of the oldest instruments in the world, the flute. It is considered one of the most soothing, healing sounds to the ear, and the soul. For this reason I like to start off with this beautiful instrument.
As a composer I like to challenge the senses by combining instruments in what might be considered non-traditional ways. For my upcoming concert, I have written arrangements that combine the flute with analog...
I am looking forward to my upcoming event on Dec 6, 2019 at Sacred Lands Preservation. What better place than Sacred Lands, located on Boca Ciega in St Petersburg, Florida to experience the connection of element-tao music to the land? Enjoy a fun, uplifting evening of stimulating ambient and world music. Immerse yourself in the melodic sounds of Native America flute, beautiful vocals, analog synthesizers, violin, cello and guitar for an evening of heartfelt, meditative, yet edgy sounds....
Both the arrangements and the design on the album represent the universe, it's energy and our place within it. The universe is not only out there, it lives within us as well. How we take care of ourselves and our energy resources represents our commitment to life and mother earth.
I am happily back in the studio working on new arrangements for the 4th element-tao cd. In the meantime, please enjoy this short video from from the last element-tao performance.
In this arrangement, the synthesizer represents the solar wind, and the flute represents the human spirit, the song of the heart, hope for our planet and it’s people.
There is a real solar wind, a stream of charged particles released from the sun which also contain a magnetic field all of which have a great impact on the earth. Under normal circumstances, the energy can be used for solar energy. However, if we don’t reduce the use of fossil fuels, our atmosphere can be less protective...