Where does the inspiration come from? I can explain how it goes from my head out into my hands. What I can't is how it got into my head.

Infinity

You get a melody stuck in your head and a musical though cloud hovers just long enough to allow the juices to flow.

Sweetest Thing

Dedicated to the Irish musical scholar who has been a big influence.

O'Sullebain's Song

Watch the sunset over Malahat Mountain or into the ocean off of Mendocino. Slowly the light changes, colors become more intense then...darkness envelopes.

The West

Metronome

It shouldn't be but that's life, eh? This is dedicated to our dear, departed friend Melody Keplar and to Ronn Letterman, my best friend from high school and beyond. They were the only reason Margi and I survived our wedding. Melody's memory will always be preserved in my mind and in this song that was inspired by Ronn and Melody's relationship. 

It's Complicated

My "axe soup" song. Take a little blues, throw in some arpeggios, a dash of crescendo for flavor, a quarter cup of Trader Joe's concentrated coffee, some soy dream and a heaping tablespoon of maple syrup. Nuke it, mix it, quaff it. Play.

Outside the Box

I like having the boat tied to a mooring buoy out in the harbor. Wind and tides push me around in an arc so the views are constantly changing as I arc around the anchor line.

Anchored

Pressure all day. Can't wait to be at home. In control of my environment. Finally.

At Home

Dedicated to a man who led a noteworthy life. Joe Moura will maintain a long legacy in Fort Bragg, CA. He was responsible for the creation of many wonderful homes. Just a few years of his arrival from the Azores, he built our home. He was a great guy and we always remember him fondly.

Ode To Joe

My parents made me practice piano starting when I was eight. Can't say I enjoyed practicing then but if my wife didn't insist I record my music, I'd probably be in front of the keyboard for most of the day. Somehow, when I turned 40 a light just came on and I had to play. Although my background was with classical, I love experimenting with jazz/blues/new age/ambient. My goal is to create music that provides a foundation for people to do whatever they were doing but with a little non-competitive inspiration. I hope you enjoy and share my music. I would love to hear from you!

Gregory E Menken

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