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Shadows is visceral. From the video’s opening frame John Zay’s stare has you locked in. His face proceeds to transform into a host of Shadow figures representing the parts of ourselves we want to deny, the parts that are hard to love within ourselves our friends and our family. The soul which hasn’t been nurtured that can lead to turmoil within and chaos without. The unanswered dreams that leave many disenfranchised and sometimes worse. Shadows is an anthem for the unseen within ourselves and the ones that are let down by a society trying to pin them into a mold. These are the ones for whom a Shadow falls on the soul… 

Shadows 
-Lyrics & Music by John Zay 

I see the pain 
in all the world 
it burns my heart inside 

Children hurt 
lives destroyed 
I can't make sense of why 

As healing means 
within in our reach 
are hidden from us all the time 
-- 
Frozen - with all your dreams 
a shadow falls on the soul 
Taken - away from your home 
and left out in the cold 
-- 
As one gets hurt 
another knows 
we've stepped into a new game 

But all this means 
is transparency 
will give our shadows their say 
– 
Frozen - with all your dreams 
a shadow falls on the soul 
Taken - away from your home 
and left out in the cold 
-- 
When will this end... 
as sickness breathes and fear runs high 
There's no one left to offend... 
A battles yet to come 
What have we done? 
-- 
Frozen - with all your dreams 
a shadow falls on the soul 
Taken - away from your home 
and left out in the cold 

Breaking - from all your ties 
you're running out of breath 
A measured move - complete with the news 
you've had enough of all this senseless death.. 

A shadow falls on the soul...

--

John Zay Maschio - Vocals, Guitars & Keyboards
Rico Bowen - Bass Guitar
Jan Ole Jönsson - Drums 

Recorded in Hamburg, Germany & Sagres, Portugal
Mixed & Mastered in NY by John Zay

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Shadows

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From My Album "Mind's Eye"
Featuring Tobias Ralph of The Adrian Belew Trio on Drums..
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Thirteen Realms 
Music and Lyrics by John Zay 

Listen to the sounds of laughter 
Probing through your mind 
Sifting through the endless chatter 
All the madness dies	

Step into the True dimension 
Breaking open the head 
If you want the gifts of nature 
It’s time to wake up from the dead 

This is the time of wonder 
All the children take us by surprise 
Within the love discover 
Thirteen realms are opening our eyes 

Listen to the native elders 
Holding up the signs 
Given to us by creators 
To voice the silent cries 

Tune into the hum in your ears 
Gain the resource state 
Picking up the cosmic matter 
Speaking through your dna 

This is the time of wonder 
All the children take us by surprise 
Within the love discover 
Thirteen realms are opening our eyes 

One who trusts in love will find a way 
One who trusts in love will find a way 

This is the time of wonder 
All the children take you by surprise 
Within the love discover 
Thirteen realms are opening our eyes 

This is the time of wonder 
All the children take you by surprise 
Within the love discover 
Thirteen realms are opening our eyes
--
Credits
John Zay - Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Percussion 
Mike Torres - Bass Guitar 
Tobias Ralph - Drums
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There was so much hype around 2012 and the Mayan Calendar that I was inspired to write a song about it through my own interpretation. I am of the school that if there is any change going on we are already in the midst of it, and humanity has been evolving to a new place quite rapidly for some time. But I don't see it as a one day miracle where everyone “wakes up” and definitely not as a doomsday scenario. The advancements in our species in just the last 150 years alone is mind blowing and quite possibly a symptom of our evolution. But we also have a new set of problems, both socially and environmentally. This makes the time ripe for us to grow once again, which is what we tend to do when things get strained. Now just might be the time to marry those very advancements with the “spiritual technology” the western world has recently been discovering from indigenous cultures. I believe this is where the heart of our consciousness resides, and our “advanced” minds may need a little “primitive” heart balancing. The 13 realms are a reference to the 13 Baktuns of the Mayan long count. As we pass through each phase we enter a new realm of consciousness for humanity and we just passed through the 13th.....so hold on for the ride!


"Mind's Eye"

Thirteen Realms

High’s And Lows is the story of how I left everything behind and moved to Hamburg Germany. A few years back while in a deep meditation I heard a voice say to me “Don’t abandon Europe”. It was so loud and clear I couldn’t ignore it. A few months later my buddy Rico, who was living and playing music in Hamburg, emailed me saying he needed a good guitarist who could sing in English without an accent. I thought that would be awesome, but how? My fiancé was my girlfriend of 5 years at that point, we were deeply rooted in a house that I had built an extensive studio in with roommates and a dog. But the thought persisted and I was driven to make it happen. I realized that while my life was good on the outside my day to day wasn’t stimulating me and this was an opportunity I couldn’t ignore. So we sold everything, transferred the lease to our friends, got our dogs paperwork in order and made it on a plane to Germany with as many bags and guitars as we could carry. Three days later I was onstage playing a 3 hour gig. It was awesome. High’s and Lows is about the adventure of getting there. Whatever and whoever came my way, I would embrace it all because beyond the Highs and Lows of the experience I knew I’d be ok.
lyrics
Highs And Lows 
Music & Lyrics By John Zay 

I took a chance and left one day 
Sold all my stuff and walked away 
A voice inside kept me on track 
I can’t believe it when I look back 

The life I built was ready to go 
And who am I to stop the flow 

High’s and Lows 
I’ll see you from the other side 
I know I’ll be ok 
Days and Nights 
I’ll meet you in the other room 
where everything’s all right....High’s and lows 

It wasn’t easy to close the door 
Goodbye to friends and so much more 
But in the madness I heard a sound 
It pulled me back down to the ground 

Got off the plane and walked on a stage 
and without a blink I turned the page 

High’s and Lows 
I’ll see you from the other side 
I know I’ll be ok 
Days and Nights 
I’ll meet you in the other room 
where everything’s all right....High’s and lows 

Ohh - Highs and Lows… 
It’s my Vitalogy 
You can’t be Rid Of Me 
I feel like Aladdin Sane 

High’s and Lows 
I’ll see you from the other side 
I know I’ll be ok 
Days and Nights 
I’ll meet you in the other room 
where everything’s all right 

Highs and Lows - Days and Nights 
Boys and girls - Wrong and Right 
Yin and Yang 
There is room for everybody in my world 
In my world, in my world 
There is room for everybody in my world 
Highs & Lows…..

Credits
released April 28, 2017 
John Zay - Vocals, Guitars & Keyboards 
Tommy Rispoli - Bass 
John O'Reilly Jr. - Drums & Percussion

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Highs And Lows

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From My Album "Mind's Eye"
Featuring Angelo Moore Of Fishbone on Gospel Harmonies and Tobias Ralph of The Adrian Belew Trio on Drums..
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All is now and now is all. As we witness the unfolding of time “the melting eye” reveals the illusion of linear reality. Our apparent separation from each other and the world we live in is in my belief is a game for us to see through to ultimately recognize our fundamental need for self love, fulfilling our purpose and connecting to others. In the midst of this journey we encounter war, hunger, greed, pride and the battle over resources, hence 'the black gold sea” oil reference. I have been fortunate enough to meet many people from many different countries and most want the same thing; peace, harmony and health for their families. We don't need to get caught up in the fights among our governments which at times can feel like kids fighting in a sandbox. “The distance between you and me” attract and repel, different energies push us into different places. Recently I have tried on the mantra that “In my world there is room for everyone.” Trying that on is difficult when it means accepting everyone you've ever encountered as being an essential component in the fostering of your growth. And then of course there is 'Stepping into the love', the feeling we generate from, where our spirits thrive and our dreams feel the possibility of being realized. “Like a million suns that lead you on your way” and a million is not enough. I really mean there is an infinite variety of places we can draw from in this vast universe that we are such a small part of. But it takes a feeling and for me that can be going for a bike ride on a sunny day, going in the ocean for some waves, or spending time with loved ones. Simple activities that connect us to our joy in a sometimes seemingly complex world, where the possiblity of possibility in our lives can stem from....
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lyrics
This is the now this is the melting eye 
The Grand Illusion spread across the sky 
This is the feeling that won't go to rest 
and all of our spirits being put to the test 

Beyond this black gold sea 
where nothing divides you and me 

Chorus: 
Step into the love that flows through you each day 
Like a million suns that lead you on your way 

This is the end of time the real design 
The moment of truth where we all align 
This is the distance that's between you and me 
facing the lessons that will set us free 

Beyond all these boundaries 
where nothing divides you and me 

Chorus: 
Step into the love that flows through you each day 
Like a million suns that lead you on your way 

Down to the bottom 
I'm wondering when you'll come up for air 

Beyond this black gold sea 
where nothing divides you and me 
Beyond all these boundaries 
where nothing divides you and me 

Chorus: 
Step into the love that flows through you each day 
Like a million suns that lead you on your way
--
credits 
John Zay - Vocals, Guitars, Ebow-Slide, Keyboards, Percussion 
Angelo Moore - Gospel Vocal Harmonies on Chorus & Ad Libs 
Rico Bowen - Bass Guitar 
Tobias Ralph - Drums

Step Into The Love (Featuring Angelo Moore of Fishbone & Tobias Ralph of The Adrian Belew Trio)

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Featuring:
Angelo Moore of Fishbone on Saxophones
Tobias Ralph of The Crimson Projekt/Adrian Belew Trio on Drums

““Wanderlust” captures the energies of mystery, imagination and discovery. When truly being in nature, I take on the perspective of ultimately being a child of this Universe simply standing in awe of her wondrous capabilities as she moves through our complex interconnectedness.  The lyrics came in a flash while sitting atop my surfboard in beautiful Malibu.  The seductress mentioned in the chorus is Gaia for the earth, or Yemaya for the ocean.  In each moment she proudly shares the gifts of creation with us while asking us to truly be alive in every sense of the word.  Some moments just call for our undivided attention so get on that wave and trust without hesitation....

Wanderlust (Featuring Angelo Moore Of Fishbone)

Mind's Eye (John Zay)
John Zay -Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Percussion
Rico Bowen - Bass Guitar
Jan Ole Jonsson - Drums
Asi Meskin/Kole Hansen/Balfour Tomlinson - Addition Backing Vocals on Chorus

Fro The New Album "Wanderlust"

Mind's Eye (Volume 2)

Mind's Eye

Thanks for stopping by! I'm a Vocalist, Guitarist, Multi-Instrumentalist & Producer + a Shamanic Explorer, Plant Medicine Advocate, Lucid Dreamer, Passionate Traveler and Surfer whenever possible. Born in NY and I'm currently living here, I've also lived in LA, Brooklyn, Hamburg, Germany & Sagres, Portugal. My music is @ https://johnzay.bandcamp.com

Also feel free to contact me about Mixing, Mastering & Custom Music. I've been producing music professionally for over 15 years for artists such as Angelo Moore (Fishbone), Tom Rhodes, David Faustino (yes from Married with Children for his hip-hop label) as well as companies like Google, Uber, Verizon, Charter and many more.....check out www.naturalsonic.com for more info on that! Peace, Love & Good Sushi!

JohnZay

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