Words & Music - Beth Williams
LYRIC VIDEO: https://youtu.be/Una3EZcl5x0

Live with Stephen Paul Wallace : https://youtu.be/N_EIZdXeE7w

Unknown album (12/30/2011 2:40:56 PM)

My God & I - Beth Williams

I just came back from practice, and I have a brand new snare drum. It sounds incredible! 

And with that note, I wanted to share with you some of the private reserves. These are the fundaments that go on to be BrainStorm Songs, normally. But not this one. This one is a hypnotic groove that does its thing! 

 With each pattern that was played, the song gradually took shape and emerged beautifully.

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Behind the diddy... Like the predecessor, This drum part was called Range...by Keith. Range... and Rise. Range too got saved as Range Drumming. So...that's what we will call it. :P

Prototypes

Range Drumming

Ancients call was a direct and absolute reaction to the many earth ceremonies I took part in while filming the series Beyond Survival. Ayahuasca, San Pedro, seed ceremony, ceremony of the ancients, water, tobacco, earth, air ceremonies in Peru, initiation ceremonies with the Incan high priests and on it goes for ten months of these intense, emotional and spiritual endeavours. Some fell a bit lame, which I would attribute more to me and my state than to the ceremony itself. However, some were beyond profound and changed my life and most definitely my connection to the earth. Many of them, such as the trance dance in the Kalahari desert with the San Bushmen we specifically about connecting to the ancients. The ancestors. This wasn’t to just say hi, these were efforts to gain wisdom and to learn how to survive whatever might be coming. 

My spiritual seeking has never stopped and I still find myself involved in ceremonies that repeatedly are about connecting to those who came before us. Sometimes directly within our blood lines and sometimes any soul that has come before and gone onto that greater understanding….whatever that may be. 

These ancients are there, always, watching and waiting and available to us to communicate with. To learn from. To seek out for wisdom. They know where we are going because we are already there. There is no time in their existence as there is no time in ours. We are not linear. 
I did, as I always seem to do, want to finish off lyrically in a positive place. In a place with hope. “But the earth can heal and so can I”. 

There is huge credit to both Bryan Potvin and Ian Auger for their attention to detail in the music of this piece. The initial idea came when I was humming a melody I had heard in Africa. It sounded to me something very akin to what Peter Gabriel might write and it got me going on a refrain; “ Ancients Call, call me home….follow where I go”. I was singing this over and over to the recording of some of the chanting I had filmed in Africa, to Bryan and that got him going on some song structure. He brought in the heavy guitar and he and Ian started to really let loose in the studio carving and crafting the heavy feel. The reprise at the end was Bryan’s idea but it still felt a bit soft so when getting to the final over dubs and mixing with Mike Clink I implored him to make the “hits” of the guitar and drums as heavy as possible. I was remembering something I liked by the artist IMX. Bryan and Ian played around with the voice of Kelly Adams who was, for all intent and purposes the voice of Mother Earth in this whole creation. The visuals to this whole piece are intense and like my other work can be seen in the video I play on big screens behind me in concert and of course on Youtube.

I absolutely love that this whole musical extravaganza, as bombastic and big as it is, is, to me, reminiscent of every prog rock band I have ever loved; Rush, Yes, King Crimson and of course Peter Gabriel.

Ancients Call (Alt. Mix/Master)

Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5lShidAJco

Drakkar is an Epic Viking theme collaboration from Eric Heitmann and the brilliant French guitarist and composer Tyle @tyle-403383284

Drakkar (Eric Heitmann and Tyle)

Solo Piano - Chris Bright

last friday - 3:29:24, 6.46 PM

Shame About Morrie

true clear sky - 4:21:24, 7.57 PM

Nexus

Recent My Weekly Video Magazine of piano ten thousand leaves
https://youtu.be/zVXC1AbN-H4?si=pve2Z8NLiC6S0ADJ

#3820 (716 left): May. 30, 2024: The landscape with the quiet of the sky  (from William Wordsworth from Mar. 16, 2024) 
Today's pure primal piano music here. Happy if this music makes you feel peaceful.. : )
Looking for absolute natural beauty every day for Piano Ten Thousand Leaves. Target number is 4536 and 3820(84.22%) (Only 716 pieces remain) achieved today. Find my project.. : )
This piece may might have good 1/f fluctuation characteristic although I stopped investigating it each piece.

My new message: "Does it make sense to preserve it for 1000 years?

Today's cover ART is created by #Midjourney (Art Generating #AI), according to my wish. Happy if you like it.

spotify playlist 18 hours 449 songs, makes you fully relaxed.
 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0RCxA8SaySzoFzpQmTCLfo?si=92c44191513340ff


Weekly Piano Ten Thousand Leaves Magazine ; super beautiful video .. 
https://youtu.be/jo5_klWyFc4?si=1wN2Sf63b35Abgv5

I'm now making Archive site of Piano Ten Thousand Leaves project by utilizing #wordpress. Basically nice direction I've already gotten.. : )
Currently 1100 pieces already achieved. 
But this week I need to do something else, so I'm going to stop this task for a bit.


######## NEW 26th SELECTION ALBUM JUST RELEASED ########
"Into the Forest" - the 26th selection album of piano ten thousand leaves

youtube: FULL VIDEO with 20 full songs in very high quality sounds
https://youtu.be/C-7ML6MatDs?si=idZWqcfzpG_4ZI6O

spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/2zzv5XkXoAHxDCU7xTm1nX

appleMusic:
https://music.apple.com/jp/album/into-the-forest/1745857531

amazonMusic:
https://www.amazon.co.jp/music/player/albums/B0D3XMX85F?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=tcjaz-22&linkCode=ur2&camp=247&creative=1211

all music streaming services:
https://linkco.re/zaQxDzNt?lang=en

The Landscape With The Quiet Of The Sky - #3820 (84R22 Percent 716 Left) By Chair House 240530

On this AmAzingly Beautiful day...   i Give you this Passionate Piano iMProvisation with Strings that just Flowed through these 'ten little fingers' during a wonderfully rich improv session.  

                                 It was born of Peace...
                                          and  Flow .....

                                            or perhaps more descriptively,  as

                                                    Pause ... and  Flow..........    

for after we Pause ... and we're in 'The Zone', 
   
             May all who love to Listen to Live Music 
                                                
                                                   enJOY !     
 

     (c) Gary Courtland-Miles 2016
     (P) Gary Courtland-Miles 2016

Pause... and Flow

Alicja Maciejko
11.02.2018

image: Alicja Maciejko

na zawsze w zachwycie

Forever in Awe

Les Stroud, the visionary behind and creator of the iconic Survival TV genre with his seminal series “Survivorman”, is an exceptional talent whose expertise extends from wilderness survival to the realms of music. As a seasoned musician, singer-songwriter, and film composer, Stroud channels his profound connection with nature into creating music that spans genres like rock, world, prog rock, folk, blues, and ballads, each piece echoing the rhythms of the Earth.

His debut CD, "Les Stroud," marked the beginning of a musical voyage where melody harmoniously met the wilderness. Further exploring this fusion, Stroud collaborated with The Campfire Kings and The Northern Pikes, producing 3 roots-rock/acoustic albums. These collaborations yielded music that deeply resonated with listeners, drawing them into a world where nature and sound intertwine.

Stroud's epic album, "Mother Earth" and the rich "Bittern Lake," were both produced by legendary Mike Clink, and stand as testaments to his environmental passion and musical range. Mother Earth features the world sounds of ancient chanting and remote indigenous musical collaborations from jungles and deserts around the world. Featuring collaborations with icons like Slash and Steve Vai, it showcases Stroud's versatility and commitment to blending diverse musical styles. His album "Bittern Lake," is celebrated for covering some of the greatest environmental songs in history.

On stage, Stroud transforms into a captivating performer. His concerts are more than live music events; they are immersive experiences where powerful imagery, storytelling, and music converge. Stroud's prowess on the harmonica, joined by A-list performing musicians is combined with his engaging narratives about survival and nature, and combined, creates a unique concert atmosphere that is compelling and awe inspiring.

Les Stroud's transition from a globally recognized survival expert to a respected musician, composer and performer is a journey of multifaceted talent and unwavering passion. His albums, star-studded collaborations, and compelling live performances celebrate life’s adventures and pay homage to the natural world, resonating with audiences worldwide. As an independent artist, Stroud's creative autonomy in his musical journey speaks volumes of his artistic integrity and dedication to his craft.

Ancients Call (Alt. Mix/Master)

Les Stroud

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