Alive by Keri Johnson
Photo Credits: Jordan Sanchez

Thru all that is transitory, the miracle of being "alive"

Love letters never found- never found

And the pages turn-  and all you read about

There's a whisper in the wind tonight
a knowing in the stars that shine- I'm alive

I am the mountains calling to the sky
there are oceans in the tears I cry- I'm alive

How the days burn- and you play them in your mind

And your hearts yearns- for the ones you left behind

Keri Johnson's Album

Alive

I grew up in the Florida Keys where both of my parents worked as musicians in the entertainment business.  My grandmother taught me to play the piano at an early age.  I ended up pursuing a career in mathematical research and teaching, but in my free time I enjoy composing music mainly for piano.

If I don't have safe sex with the sun right now, I dance (without an umbrella) in the rain

creating music in my own studio. Playing guitars, keyboard, bass and vocals.
photo: bente vedfall

niamhjmckinney@gmail.com 

We now have some of our tracks available to buy on bandcamp 
https://niamhandstephenmckinney.bandcamp.com/

Niamh McKinney is a singer-songwriter from Wicklow. Having kept notebooks of poetry since childhood, she didn't start writing songs until one day in 2015, when songs suddenly started pouring out. Unsure as to the nature of what she had composed during this first creative burst, a form of validation came a month later when she won the Allingham Songwriting Competition with one of the first songs she wrote.
      Poetically rich - both lyrically and melodically - her heart-rending songs draw on stories and life experience, captivating by way of their ethereal sense of urgency and foreboding.
     Niamh writes her songs a capella. Her musical partner and husband Stephen McKinney (who has previously played guitar and synths with prog rock fusion band Leo Drezden) then crafts evocative guitar accompaniment which interweaves seamlessly with the songs, complementing their haunting quality. The two are currently working on producing their debut album.


I WISH I COULD FOLLOW MORE OF YOU - 

FAIR EXCHANGE is NO ROBBERY has Been a long, long, long time in the making and major work some Songs YOU will Know Some you Won't (But all of you will Know just how much Work it takes xxx)

When I have been able to promote my work I get a good response - 17,686 Plays of 'OH SINNER PEOPLE' Promotion to On-line Music Press and Facebook readers over 12 weeks  Also VANILLA & VIOLET Feat TOT has 4,435 Plays in 1 month ...

The Me-La
In an interview on GLR when DJ, Reggae Queen Miss ‘P’ asked me, “what was the difference between” me and “your usual Lovers Rocker” At first I had no idea what she was referring to, finally the Penny dropped and replied in Spanish about being milk with Coffee. Of course there is a lot of Coffee in my Music and Artwork. So don’t expect one style from me.

My influences are rangy and eclectic, from my early years Joan Baez and Bob Dylan to Frank Zappa, Pink Floyd and Bob Marly, From Billie Holiday to Nina Simone and Joni Mitchell, Geoffrey Onyema to Dollar Brand, Puccini and Maria Callas, Leonard Cohen, Toots and the Maytals...and so so many more, I am very Lucky to have such a rich tapestry to enjoy.

Please Note: All Tracks Sheila Giles/A Plum Music Publishing/IMRO/MCPS Except 'Oh Sinner People' which is my take on Nina Simone take on the Classic Gospel Song 'Sinnerman' (EMI)
All Rights Reserved: A Plum Music Publishing IMRO/MCPS & Sheila Giles

With Respect and best wishes, Sheila G-La

Singer/Songwriter/Music Creator
https://keriljohnson.com/


"A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence." ~Leopold Stokowski

*All of my songs on SC are first introduced/unmastered versions
Never auto-tune, I play piano/synths by ear.

Check out my piano improv/playing by ear short videos here:
#musicismath#musicismediation#flow#pianoimprov#playingbyear#
https://youtube.com/shorts/rccvNIzhynU?feature=share


It's my pleasure to share a few recent collaborations:

With Guiville: "This Moment"
https://soundcloud.com/guiville/this_moment_ft_keri_johnson

"Waiting" by Nuvo, featuring Keri Johnson
https://soundcloud.com/officialnuvo/nuvo-feat-keri-johnson-waiting

"Falling" collab with Guiville & Keri Johnson
https://soundcloud.com/guiville/falling-v3

"Awaken Me" collaboration Guiville & Keri Johnson on MIxcloud: www.mixcloud.com/radiocoolio/radi…gote-electromix/

"You're the Light" collab by Guiville & Keri Johnson
https://soundcloud.com/guiville/your-the-light-ft-keri-johnson

Most recent albums/videos:

"Falling Stars"
https://youtu.be/pOhDT5yhjAA 

"This Space"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDeMPl72wxI

"Without You Here"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERGrJ2ld68E

Video for "Something More" released 10.31.18
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgfBhGZiSUU

ALBUM RELEASE & video, "Ghost Town"  6.13.18! 
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEzS1u_dlv8&t=1s

"Johnson is a talented songwriter with the ability to convey powerful sensations through her music. She is all about channeling the spirit of great R&B songwriters, combining classic influences with a refreshing modern twist."
by Stacey Zering January 23, 2019 
-No Depression, The Journal of Roots Music
http://nodepression.com/album-review/keri-johnsons-ghost-town-ep-gorgeously-crafted

-~ Connecting with Kindred Souls~-
Playlists photos captured by
Soul Flame Photography
         2017~2024

Jazz/Fusion keyboard player, composer and producer.  Marketing, advertising, publishing and sales career.  Originally from Chicago, where I developed a strong appreciation for the blues and classical, and moved to New York, where jazz and the fine arts are so deep.  Key musical influences include Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Zawinul and Weather Report, Chick Corea and Return to Forever, John McLaughlin and the Mahivishnu Orchestra, Stanley Clarke, Scott Henderson and Tribal Tech, Jeff Beck and Jan Hammer, Mike Stern, John Scofield, Pat Metheny, Emily Remler, McCoy Tyner, Bill Evans, John Coltrane, Jimmy Smith, Joey DeFrancesco, Larry Young, Buddy Guy, Santana and Earth Wind & Fire.   Former classical clarinet and piano player.  Unless noted, my music on SoundCloud was composed, recorded and performed using only keyboards.  An avid photographer.  Many covers here are my shots.  To see my photography look for Herbiejazz on Instagram or search for Herbiejazz on Google.  And a big thumbs up to SoundCloud and the SoundCloud community, and so many friends who have joined me to create.  Thank you all.

MOON AND ARIES (Jordana and Tom) is a genre-defying, retro-futuristic music duo creating emotionally immersive soundscapes that blur the lines between synth-pop, chill electronica, cinematic soul, trip-hop, and jazz-infused lounge. Combining poetic lyricism with lush production and smooth vocal interplay, their songs feel timeless - yet unmistakably modern. 

Driven by their shared passion for storytelling through sound, Moon and Aries deliver music that connects on a deeply human level. 

Their catalog explores universal themes: 
transformation, empowerment, longing, healing, and spiritual awakening. Whether it’s a quiet moment of self-reflection, a triumphant personal shift, or a love scene that needs to glow from within - Moon and Aries provide the perfect sonic companion. 
Each track is built with sync in mind: strong emotional arcs, memorable melodic hooks, dynamic instrumental sections, and vocal textures that range from intimate whispers to anthemic declarations.  
With a sound often compared to artists like Sade, A-ha, Portishead, Depeche Mode, and Massive Attack, Moon and Aries offer a sonic palette that blends nostalgia with new-world 
optimism - ideal for storytelling that needs depth, mood, and meaning. 
All songs are 100% one-stop and available with full mixes, instrumentals, stems, and lyric sheets.
 
Genres: Retro-Futuristic Pop, Synthpop, Trip-Hop, R&B/Soul, Chill Electronica, Cinematic Soul, Electro-Jazz, Electronic, Retro wave, 80s 

MELODY MEETS MEANING! www.moonandaries.com

Alive

kerijohnson