Grammy® Nominated For Best Americana Performance:

ERIC ALEXANDRAKIS Silver Moon [A Tribute To Michael Nesmith]

Written by Michael Nesmith. 

Produced, performed, recorded and arranged by Eric Alexandrakis in first takes on a 16-track recorder.

On December 10, 2021, pioneering songwriter Michael Nesmith [The Monkees],
who is also the inventor of MTV, and a major influence upon the development of  the home video market, passed away at  the  age of 78.  His  passing  has  left  a  hole  in  the  world,  but  his influence lives on forever.

As a songwriter and overall innovator, Nez has been a great influence upon my music.  His passing affected me greatly and pushed me to record a cover of his solo classic “Silver Moon” from his 1970 album LOOSE SALUTE.  I’ve been wanting to record this song for many years, but as life tends to get in the way, I suddenly found myself drawn to giving Nez a send-off to his next cosmic journey, in my own way.  So I fired up my 16-track recorder, played all of the instruments myself in first  takes to keep it spontaneous, singing through guitar pedals, and released my version of “Silver Moon” 20 days after Nez’s passing...on his birthday.  

I hope you enjoy my recording, and Nez’s music.  EA x

Mixed by Eric Alexandrakis & Zach Ziskin.  Mastered by Zach Ziskin.

 Published by Sony/ATV Music.

www.EricAlexandrakis.com

℗ 2022 Minoan Music

Silver Moon

Silver Moon [A Tribute To Michael Nesmith]

"ARISE ABOVE ABUSE: Artists Speak out For Women" 
 ARISE ABOVE ABUSE is a project dedicated to raising awareness about abuse, domestic violence, rape and inequality. We offer a voice to victims and advocates who cherish respect and equality (ariseaboveabuse.com/) The purpose of this "Spoken Word" CD is to help victims of violence survive and thrive with messages of healing, understanding, forgiveness, motivation and positive change. Any profits after proceeds from "Arise Above Abuse" will go to Women Helping Women, a non-profit organization that does important work in helping victims of domestic violence. Special Thanks to Blue Eagle Humanrecordz Recording Studio and multi-platinmum Award winner Andy Kravitz,Sound And Vision Music Productions
www.womenhelpingwomenmaui.com/ 
 Project Director: Cindy Paulos
 CoProducer: Songwriting Shane


ARISE FOR TRUTH by Shane and Cindy Paulos

These are times of Tribulations and Revelations and a clean divide between Good and Evil. Choose wisely. Time is manmade. We're
all here for a blink of an eye; compared to eternity. Which will you choose? Begin to praise God in all things. True Faith is a healer.

IN THE END by Shane w/Producer Tom Traub)

My name is Shane. I began playing piano at the age of 4 and by age 14, I won 1st place in a Nat'l Talent Competition in the US, cut a record with Capital Records and was awarded a monetary music scholarship from Julliard School of Music in NYC.  In New York,  I honed my talent as a Singer/Songwriter, and was an accepted member of the AGAC American Guild of Actors & Composers in NY, of which I am very grateful.  I continued writing, recording music, performed in off-Broadway theater productions, put together a top-40 band & sang in various clubs, casinos, etc.  Soon, I recorded with top producers at Phila. Int'l Recording Studios.  However, due to the drastic change in the music industry, the money I received in the music business was not enough to pay my mortgage, bills in a single home in New Jersey.  I changed careers and became a NJ State Correction Officer & entertained the sick in hospitals & nursing homes on my days off.
The Colleges I attended were La Salle University in Philadelphia and Camden County College.  My studies included Industrial Relations, Corporate Communications, Contract Compliance, Psychology & Law; and earned highest honors Golden Key &  Phi Theta Kappa & PSI Beta.  
In 2001, I was a crucial part of the Urgent Response to NY on 9/11 as Team Leader of C.I.S.M.'s Int'l Critical Incident Stress Mgt Team (I was personally requested and dispatched out of New Jersey for four long grueling months).  As a result, I underwent my own brutal recovery & intense therapy needed to restore my own health due to life
threatening assignments & intense exposure to bio-hazardous & deadly toxins.  The only thing that brought relief was listening to and playing music.  I began recording songs with Grammy Award winning Producer Andy Kravitz & jumped back into my music career with a new defiance and conviction.  Andy helped bring out my most beautiful & orchestral rock sounds from deep within my soul & out into his studio in NJ.  I recorded with the Hooters Band with Producers John O. Senior & Rob Hyman & cut my 1st album "SHANE and THE HIGH COMMAND".  
Presently, I am a member of the Nat'l Academy of Recording Artists (NARAS) & Voting Member with the professional Grammy Assoc.  One of high points in my career was the release of my song "Arise". This was a blessing from God.  It is a strong ballad about and an Anthem for Survivors and Peace Makers around the world. I'm very thankful to have worked on this project with great Award-Winning Producers and Artists, namely: David Longoria, Robert Eibach, Andy Kravitz, John O. Senior, Blue Eagle and Michael Lazarus.  
LOVE AND HELP ONE ANOTHER NO MATTER WHAT!!
Sing more ... Dance more ... Smile more ... Love more ... 
Love Always,
SHANE 
(FB: Songwriting Shane)
Come Follow Me on:
https://www.facebook.com/songwriting.shane.3 
https://twitter.com/SongwriterShane?lang=enSongwriting Shane 
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/songwriting-shane/id900628507
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=songwriting+shane
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/Shane10
https://soundcloud.com/shane1-1
https://youtu.be/i0Ol7fDqV0s  https://youtu.be/wbPK6YjW828

ARISE FOR TRUTH by Shane and Cindy Paulos

Songwriting Shane

Related tracks