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Nov 9, 2016

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Armed with the Power of Thy Name

Music is a healing balm so I thought I would share a quotation from Bahá’u’lláh set to music for all those who are feeling tested today…  I hope this passage brings some solace. For the next few days, I am giving this ..

Nov 6, 2016

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Sweeten Their Souls – A duet

As the two year anniversary for the release of ‘Infinite Bounty’ approaches, I wanted to share some thoughts about one of the songs on the album, ‘Sweeten Their Souls’.  (The last blog post was about the song, ‘Lay Not On Any Soul’) ‘Sweeten ..

Oct 21, 2016

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Duet in English & Spanish

‘Lay Not on Any Soul’ is a collaboration with talented musician, Ali Youssefi, who sings his part beautifully in Spanish.  Composing duets is a passion of mine as I love the intermingling of languages and how they influence each other.  At 1:52 magic happens ..

Oct 9, 2016

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Meaningful Art Magnets

I love creating beautiful artistic items that inspire and bring meaning to people’s lives.  Recently I made several art magnets to give as gifts to friends…and they loved them!  So I decided to create more so that other friends could also ..

Sep 26, 2016

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A very special baby…

A few days ago I shared a beautiful montage of newborns accompanying the ‘Prayer for Infants’ that I recently set to music. I received so many wonderful photographs from all over the world and wish I could have used them ..

Sep 19, 2016

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The Cutest Babies you've ever seen!

I’ve been greatly enjoying working on one of the sweetest video montages ever: arranging gorgeous images of adorable little ones to accompany the ‘Prayer for Infants’ that I recently set to music. I’ve had a constant smile on my face throughout the process and would ..

Sep 3, 2016

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Photo montage for newborns-need your help

A few months ago I released a track entitled, ‘Prayer for Infants’ for my just-born nephew.  I would love to create a photo montage of newborns to accompany the music and need your help with photographs of babies (newborns up to several months ..

Aug 16, 2016

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'Glimmerings' in a movie!

I am honoured that my music was chosen to be used in a movie called ‘Grace’ about a young woman on her road to recovery. My piano instrumental piece, ‘Glimmerings’, plays in two pivotal moments in the movie and I’m ..

Aug 1, 2016

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Music is like Prayer

Each time I record in the studio, I am enveloped by a sense of calm, euphoria and great joy – it is similar to prayer.  The quotation below captures the essence of what I feel.  I have shared a little about the ..

Jul 17, 2016

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'Invictus' for Nelson Mandela Day

Today (July 18) is Nelson Mandela Day, a day that celebrates a phenomenal individual who inspired and touched the lives of many.  Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison during the period of apartheid in South Africa. Yet the injustice ..