Solomon Keal's Music Newsletter

Happy March to you!

My wife and I have finished construction of a portable vocal booth for my recording studio.  This will allow us to record good quality vocals for the album of love songs that we are working on this year.

You can read an interview that I gave about composing, on a New Age Piano Lessons website:
Interview.

Whisperings Solo Piano Radio now has sweatshirts available!  They are very cool!  Check them out here: Whisperings Sweatshirts.

Also, check out piano music reviewer Kathy Parson's beautiful new website: Mainly Piano

I've been working on creating a music video to publish on Youtube, but it looks like one of my fans beat me to it: Fan Video

I'm happy to announce that my CDs will be available to buy at Wanamakers General Store near Kempton PA.  Wanamakers will be re-opening in mid March.

I hope you have a peaceful day!

Sincerely yours, 

- Solomon Keal

Pianist, Composer, Recording Artist
"Peaceful Solo Piano Music"
Peace of Heaven Music

http://www.SolomonKeal.com

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[CMCNews] Happy 2008 from Catherine Marie Charlton!

Hello Catherine Marie Charlton Fans:

It has been quite a while since the last mailing and I'd like to update
you on some important CMC 2007 happenings plus some things to look forward
to in 2008.

1) First and foremost, I am proud to announce the launch of a totally
revamped CMC website. Catherine has slaved away to get this ready for
public viewing…Be sure to visit her at
http://www.catherinemariecharlton.com to check out the new design.

2) STRANGE ATTRACTORS: After several years of having extremely limited
(basically no) copies of Catherine's debut album from 1995, Strange
Attractors, we finally have unearthed several cases of brand new perfect
condition Strange Attractors CD's. Quantities are limited and it is
unlikely that any more releases of this CD will be "pressed." We are
offering them at a SPECIAL price of $7.50. Please follow the following
link to learn more and purchase:

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/charlton95/from/riverdawn

This CD really emphasizes Catherine's amazing talent and features many
math inspired pieces
composed while Catherine was completing her engineering degree at Cornell.

3) This month, Catherine released her first music video. The music video
is for "Canyon" from her album, "The Undershore". This video features
Catherine's photography from Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Maryland along with
her Steinway and her Hang drum. After almost 6 years, Catherine is
parting with her Hang drum. The E-bay auction for this item is scheduled
to end on January 31. Catherine hopes that funds raised from this auction
will be sufficient to finish the studio recordings that her longtime
percussionist, J. Jody Janetta (www.jjodyjanetta.com), and she started in
2007. You can hear excerpts of "The Lonely Cobbler" from this recording
session at Catherine's new website.

On Sunday, February 3, Catherine will be performing 2 solo piano concerts
at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA, at Noon and 2pm. In addition
to her own compositions, Catherine will be performing Chopin's Nocturne in
Db Major during both performances. Catherine promises to finish her
performance in plenty of time for you to get home to watch the Superbowl!

Please go to http://www.catherinemariecharlton.com to see other upcoming
performance dates.

Thank you,

Adam, The List Manager

Successful "Whisperings Appearance" at Winter NAMM 2008

Anaheim, CA: On Saturday, January 19, 2008, seven Whisperings pianists joined together at the Galileo Music Exhibit of the 2008 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, California for the first annual NAMM Whisperings Artist Appearance. Pianists David Nevue, Joe Yamada, Louis Landon, Joe Bongiorno, Catherine Marie Charlton, Michele McLaughlin, and Gary Girouard each performed a few compositions during the Appearance, and held a giveaway of autographed CDs from over 30 Whisperings artists. The NAMM Show is the largest music products trade show in the United States. Held every January in Anaheim, the show brings together all facets of the music products industry to reveal new musical instruments, products, and ideas.
"This was a great opportunity to share Whisperings piano solos with music industry professionals," said Whisperings pianist Joe Yamada. "To have that kind of presence at an international music event like Winter NAMM was incredible exposure for the station and undoubtedly will increase the recognition and listenership of Whisperings Solo Piano Radio."
Nearly 80,000 NAMM members and their guests attend the Winter NAMM Show each year.
"The NAMM Show is always so loud and chaotic... the piano music (at the Whisperings appearance) rejuvenated my soul," said one new Whisperings fan who had never heard of SoloPianoRadio.com until the NAMM show.
Throughout the rest of the NAMM Show, Whisperings visited various piano exhibits to demo some of the new top of the line pianos. Favorites included the Kawai "Shigeru VII" and the Bosendorfer Model 280. Late Saturday afternoon, Whisperings visited the Kawai Exhibit and five Whisperings artists performed on five Kawai "Shigeru Series" grand pianos simultaneously.
Whisperings participation with the 2008 Winter NAMM Show was very well received. It marked the beginning of an annual Whisperings presence at future Winter NAMM Shows in Anaheim.
Special thanks to the Galileo Music Corporation for sponsoring the First Annual NAMM Whisperings Artist Appearance

From Bob Dahl - Pianist...

Hey all,

 

Just wanted to let y'all know that I'm out there on youtube.com now.  If you go to www.youtube.com just write my name in there Bob Dahl  I have 4 videos.  Here's one of them >>>>>>>>>>  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAA1QqIJgKw

 

God Bless,

Bob Dahl

Solomon Keal's Music Newsletter

Hello everybody!

Welcome to 2008!

I'm happy to announce that my music can now be heard on Pandora Radio!
Pandora Radio (part of the Music Genome Project) is an online radio station in which you can essentially make your own radio station. They create a playlist for you based on your favorite songs or artists as well as other music that the Music Genome Project considers similar to your favorites. It's a great way to find new music that you will almost certainly like!
Check it out: http://www.pandora.com

I have a new page on my website called the Store page.   Hopefully this will make it simpler for people to navigate my website.   On the Store page you'll notice that there's a link to a store where you can buy Solomon Keal ringtones!

I hope you have a peaceful day!
Sincerely yours,
 
- Solomon Keal

Pianist, Composer, Recording Artist
"Peaceful Solo Piano Music"
Peace of Heaven Music

http://www.SolomonKeal.com

Get Solomon's CDs for as little as $11.00 a piece when you sign up to receive his monthly e-newsletter!

January 2008 Update from Matthew Tavis Johnson

Hi everyone! I hope this finds everyone doing very well, and having
enjoyed the holiday season. In this newsletter I will be covering the
following –

The BIG news - 'Light' will be coming out in February!

- 'LIGHT' ALBUM NEWS, DETAILS, ETC.
- 'ESALEN MOON' ALBUM DETAILS
- SHEET MUSIC RELEASE SCHEDULE

'LIGHT' Album details…..

It is almost time! 'Light' will be releasing this February, and I'm
am very excited about it. I had originally recorded what I was
expecting to be the final draft last March, but after a lot of
listening and thinking, I decided it wasn't quite complete. I went
back into the studio last month to record some new music designed to
'complete' the Light album, and that is exactly what happened! After
some tracks being removed and others inserted, the 'Light' album is
ready to go. This album are tracks all composed by me, and overall is
supposed to be a bit more light hearted and happy than my previous
albums, hence the name "Light". =) Here is what it looks like -

'Light' Album track list –

1. And Then the Light Comes
2. Through Time
3. Like A Dream
4. Spiral Dance
5. Inside I'm Crying
6. Final Fantasy
7. Macy's Lullaby
8. Please Find Me
9. Broken
10. Peace Bridge Theme
11. The Side That Believes
12. 24
13. Reassurance
14. 'Dark' Transition
15. Peace

Please look forward to the release, please write if you have any
questions about it!

Father and Son album - Esalen Moon Joint CD news….

Coming up soon here Whisperings pianist David Rhys-Johnson and I will
be doing a CD Project together called Esalen Moon which will be a
compilation of 7 of my most popular tracks taken from the albums
'Reach for the Sky', 'Walk With Me', and 2 tracks from the new album
'Light', and also 6 new original tracks from David Rhys-Johnson
intended strictly for this album. If you are a fan of my music but
have yet to buy an album of mine this would be a great starting point;
you'll get a few of the top tracks from each of my albums that have
been released, as well as experience the amazing talent and style of
pianist David. More details on this to come.

Sheet music release plans….

Sheet music will be available soon! I get requests for new sheet
music constantly but haven't been able to get any new transcriptions
produced. Every song on the "Reach for the Sky" album has now had
sheet music requests, and my plan is to ultimately have EVERY album
transcribed. For now I am going in order of popularity until I am
able to have them all transcribed. Here is what it looks like right
now –

February – March 08':

'Sad Again' from 'Reach for the Sky'.
'Spiral Dance' from 'Light'.

May – June 08':

Two more pieces, which two is still undecided.

If I can get the sheet music released earlier, I definitely will, and
will let everyone know!
To keep updated with what's going on, check by my site
matthewtavisjohnson.com every so often.

I hope everyone had a great Christmas and has a very happy new year!!!

Take care everyone,

Matthew Tavis Johnson
www.matthewtavisjohnson.com
www.myspace.com/mattsoccer7

Whisperings: Solo Piano Radio" at the 2008 Winter NAMM Show

Seven Whisperings Pianists to Appear at Galileo Music Exhibit #5900

Anaheim, CA: Featured pianists as heard on top rated online radio broadcast "Whisperings: Solo Piano Radio" will appear at the 2008 Winter NAMM Show Galileo Music Exhibit #5900 on Saturday, January 19th between 3-4PM. Whisperings is an Internet radio broadcast (streaming on iTunes, Live365.com, TIVO, Windows Media Tuner and SoloPianoRadio.com) featuring solo piano music exclusively. It is the Internet's top Solo Piano Radio Broadcast and the #1 program on Live365.com, the Internet's largest hosted radio network. "Whisperings: Solo Piano Radio" is heard by well over a half-million listeners monthly, and generates two million listening hours each month. Scheduled artists to appear at the Galileo Music Exhibit #5900 are David Nevue, Joe Yamada, Louis Landon, Joe Bongiorno, Catherine Marie Charlton, Michele McLaughlin, and Gary Girouard - to sign autographs and give-away autographed solo-piano CD's. Visit SoloPianoRadio.com for more information.

About the NAMM Show - The NAMM Show is the largest music products trade show in United States. Held every January in Anaheim, California, USA the show brings together all facets of the music products industry to reveal new musical instruments/products and ideas to help music products retailers and manufacturers become more successful. More than 80,000 NAMM Members and guests attended the January 2007 show. The NAMM Show is open to NAMM members and their guests (closed to the general public).

10th Anniversary!

Hello Friends, Family, Fans!

10 years ago today, December 22nd 1997, I sat down at a piano and recorded my first album, which became known as "Thoughts and Affections."

At the time I had no idea what would come of it.  But I heard a "calling" to get my music out there... sometimes very literally from family and friends!

10 years later, and now with 4 albums, a website, and my own music business, I can look back on the beginning of this journey and know that I would never be where I am today if it hadn't been for you.

Thank you for your wonderful support over the years!  I look forward to bringing you much more music in the next 10 years... and the next.... and the next!

I hope you all have a blessed Christmas!
 
- Solomon Keal

Pianist, Composer, Recording Artist
"Peaceful Solo Piano Music"
Peace of Heaven Music

http://www.SolomonKeal.com

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CD Meditation Music used in Radiation Treatments

News: Music & Healing

The Radiation Department at Lahey Hospital in Burlington,
Massachusetts has recently started using Meditation Music CD by
Steven Cravis in some radiation treatments.

The CD is available at http://cdbaby.com/cd/meditationmusic/from/topcds

CD Meditation Music used in Radiation Treatments

News: Music & Healing

The Radiation Department at Lahey Hospital in Burlington,
Massachusetts has recently started using Meditation Music CD by
Steven Cravis in some radiation treatments.

The CD is available at http://cdbaby.com/cd/meditationmusic/from/topcds

New Solo Piano Piece "IF YOU GO" by Steven Cravis

Steven Cravis posted his new song 'If You Go' to
http://www.myspace.com/officialstevencravis

"If You Go" is a sneak preview of Steven's upcoming solo piano CD,
which is still in the works and due to be out by late 2008.

The track "If You Go" also is included on the new compilation CD, with
18 other amazing tracks, including tracks by several WHISPERINGS
artists. The CD can be bought for 12 Euro + Shipping and Handling
(approximately 18 USD plus shipping and handling) at
http://www.newagepiano.net/wocms.php?siteID=54&lngID=1

To see the listing of other artists on the 2007 compilation CD click here:
http://www.newagepiano.net/wocms.php?siteID=54&lngID=1

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http://www.StevenCravis.com
http://www.NewAgePiano.net
http://www.myspace.com/officialstevencravis
http://www.youtube.com/officialstevencravis
Free preview of Piano & Rain
http://www.lulu.com/items/volume_62/1016000/1016932/1/preview/Piano_and_Rain_PREVIEW_CLIP.mp3

All Songs on iTunes
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZSearch.woa/wa/search?submit=seeAllLockups&entity=album&term=steve+cravis&media=all

Bob Dahl Pianist on KEX Radio 1190 - Mark and Dave Show

Bob Dahl will be interviewed, will play a little piano and talk about piano on:

The Mark and Dave Show

KEX Radio 1190 AM Radio

 

The Broadcast airs Wednesday December 19th from 4 - 7 PM 

My feelings about Nordstrom (Bob Dahl - Pianist)

I have always loved playint the piano at Nordstrom.  For me, it truly was a dream come true.  I really appreciate the eployees, the customers and I hope that theNordstrom continues to prosper.  Nordstrom helped me.  I used to perceive myself as a shy person.   Nordstrom hellped me to be very social, as I spoke to many people.  I really enjoyed it when shoppers would stop to listen.  Many were parents with their chilldren.  I have a six year old girl.  I enjoyed dtying to guess the age of the childredn who would stop by the piano.  Sometimes I would get it wrong, saying something like, "You must be about...five?"  The child would then reveal that they were 7 or 8 and I would cover my face i shame...(just being silly).  "Boy, I goofed!  I guess I need to play your favorite song to ake up for my mistake."  I'm thankful for the time I was able to be a part of this nostalgia.  I have only fond memories of Nordstrom and wisht the business continued success.  Thanks for the memories!

 

Sincerely, Bob Dahl

www.bobdahlmusic.com

Bob Dahl - Nordstrom pianist says farewell to a great gig

Hey all.  I remember back in 1995 I was hired by Nordstrom as a pianist and thought it was just seasonal...I was ecstatic!  I've wanted to be a Nordstrom pianist since about 1993.  I was a "sub" pianist in a sense, for 10 years.  Various stores would contact me to fill in on certain days, if a pianist was ill, or on vacation, etc.  I would say YES...love to!

 

For the past couple of years I was the regular, five day a week pianist (and still am until Dec 31st 2007).  I was elated and thrilled to have this steady gig. Sadly enough, Nordstrom will be cancelling the live piano program beginning in 2008.  I have only fond memories of all the years I've performed for Nordstrom.  I will truly miss this job.

 

As a final note, it is my challenge to any other retail store out there to hire a live pianist.  I am the perfect choice for such a position.  I am passionate about what I do.  Nordstrom had pianists on their payroll for over 20 years!  What an awesome thing!

 

Sincerely,

Bob Dahl

www.bobdahlmusic.com

Concert with Suzanne Ciani, Scott D. Davis and Steven Cravis

Click above image to see full size image with greater detail.

Solomon Keal's Music Newsletter

Hello Everybody,

Welcome to the November edition of my Music Newsletter.

The Christmas season is coming! I will be selling my CDs at the Bryn
Athyn Craft Sale in Bryn Athyn PA on Saturday November 17th, 10:00 AM
to 3:00 PM.

I will also be selling my CDs at the Kempton Craft Sale in the Kempton
New Church Society Room on Saturday December 1st, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

At both sales, I will be selling sheet music for a couple of my
pieces. You can also buy my sheet music from
http://www.lulu.com/solomonkeal.

For the past year I've been working on creating music for a
documentary about Glencairn Museum. I've finished my part of that
project, and the documentary should become available soon.

Some other fun things I've been working on lately include: creating a
music video for one of my pieces, designing merchandise, and working
on an album of love songs with my wife. Stay tuned for more on those
things.

Have a peaceful day, and a joyful Thanksgiving!

Sincerely yours,

--
- Solomon Keal

Pianist, Composer, Recording Artist
"Peaceful Solo Piano Music"
Peace of Heaven Music

http://www.SolomonKeal.com

Get Solomon's CDs for as little as $11.00 a piece when you sign up to
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CHRISTIAN CALCATELLI - COMPOSER PIANIST - GUINNESS WORLD RECORD, MYSPACE and more!

Dear Whisperings Solo Piano Fan,

Thank you for visiting the Whisperings Artist Blog. I'm Christian
Calcatelli, a composer & pianist living and working out of Rome, Italy.
I wanted to fill you in with some news & updates that have to do with my
web 'presence' and a Guinness World Record. Make sure you read on and if
you like my music, signup to my free newsletter to be the first to
receive new messages and free music!

Ciao,

Christian

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MYSPACE & BLOGGER BLOG!
Do you use MySpace? I do now! Add me as one of your friends so we can
stay in touch through this cool site! Just go to

http://www.myspace.com/calcatelli

Interested in reading about the life of an indipendent classical music
composer?
Check my new blog that's out on http://calcatelli.blogspot.com
I will be writing about music, improvising & composing, piano playing,
but also to share my view on everything else!

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GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS ANNIVERSARY
Time flies! 3 Years ago I played my last notes in a solo piano concert
that became the world's Longest solo music internet broadcast. It lasted
60 hours and 1 minute. This Guinness World Record category still remains
unique and unmatched !

Don't forget to grab a copy of the live recordings from this special,
unique event. You can find them on:
http://www.calcatelli.com/record/

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NEW CD UPDATES
I'm still working on my new CD. It's slowly taking shape. I am not
rushing it in any way but I do plan on recording & releasing it by
February 2008 at the latest. The title of the CD is going to be
"Yesterday" and im writing some interesting pieces. I have a lot of
material that I'm processing. But between one thing and another it's
taking time. That's good... i guess! :)

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SHEET MUSIC - NEARLY THERE!
So many have asked for sheet music for some of my tracks! I promise that
by the end of the year I'll have some ready to go!

__________________________________________________

This is it for now! For any questions on music or anything else feel
free to email me at info@calcatelli.com

Ciao!

Christian
http://www.calcatelli.com

PS - Interested in getting a free solo piano CD? Email me to find out how!

Solomon Keal's Music Newsletter

Hello everybody,

Welcome to the October edition of my Music Newsletter.

Autumn has arrived here in Pennsylvania! Now is a great time to buy
a copy of "Peace of Heaven." Why? Not because "Peace of Heaven" is
exclusively Autumnal music, but simply because the cover art features
a beautiful picture of the Autumn colors here in Pennsylvania.
"Peace of Heaven" provides you with peaceful solo piano music all year
round!

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/keal06

I currently have two pieces of sheet music available: "Star Gazing"
(from Thoughts and Affections) and "Surrender" (from Peace of Heaven).
Both of those can be purchased online by clicking here:
http://www.lulu.com/solomonkeal

The next pieces I will be notating
are "Thinking of you" and "Sunset," both from the Heritage album.
Feel free to email me your sheet music requests.

Have a peaceful day!

- Solomon Keal

Pianist, Composer, Recording Artist
"Peaceful Solo Piano Music"
Peace of Heaven Music

http://www.SolomonKeal.com

Get Solomon's CDs for as little as $11.00 a piece when you sign up to
receive his monthly e-newsletter!

News From Jennifer Haines

Hi Everyone!

I've got big news today...

All of the sheet music from the "Thoughts and Dreams" CD AND the "Christmas
Magic" CD is done and available for sale at my website. It was hard work,
but it is nice to have accomplished this as it has been a goal of mine for
some time.

The new pieces are:

From Thoughts and Dreams

1. The Ocean: Atlantic
2. Miles Apart
3. Trooper
4. Aspen
5. Desert Beautiful
6. Dreamy Draw
7. Morning
8. Twilight

From Christmas Magic

1. Cantique De Noël
2. God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
3. Still, Still, Still
4. The Coventry Carol
5. The First Nowell
6. Angels We Have Heard On High
7. Stille Nacht
8. What Child is This
9. Three Kings of Orient
10. Good King Wenceslas

In addition to individual sheet music purchases, I am also making several
discount packages and collections available.

The "Thoughts and Dreams" and "Christmas Magic" collections are $24.50
and in each collection you get every song from the CD and a neat title
page to help keep it all organized. The Complete Collection is the
"whole enchilada", so to speak, and includes every piece of my sheet
music that is currently available. The Complete Collection is $50.00
and saves you over 50% off the individual sheet music prices.

The discount packages consist of 4 songs each and are arranged by
mood. They are $11.50 each.

If you'd like a preview of the sheet music, I'm making two selections
available as free downloads. They are "Dreamy Draw" and "What Child is
This".

All sheet music is available by visiting:

http://www.usfourmusic.com/music2.html

Take care,

Jennifer Haines
http://www.usfourmusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/jenniferhaines
http://www.download.com/jenniferhaines

Solomon Keal's Music Newsletter

Hello everybody,

Welcome to the September edition of my Music Newsletter.

I've spent much of the year so far working on projects for other
people in my home recording studio. This has been a lot of fun, but
it has meant that I haven't had much to write about lately, in regards
to my own solo piano music.

Also, my wife and I just had our third child, a boy named Jaden Micah
Keal. So lately, I've been spending less time at the piano, and more
time changing diapers!

But I wanted to give you something new to read and listen to, so I
managed to add a new page to my website which contains demos of some
of the music I've been creating in my studio this year. On this page
you will find:

1. A "first take" recording from the up-coming flute and piano album
with my sister Roxanne.

2. Some sneak peaks of some of the music I've been composing for a
documentary about Glencairn Museum.

3. A fun upbeat rock piece that I wrote, performed and recorded this summer.

4. A song from the Kempton New Church Men's A Cappella Christmas
album, "Earth Today Rejoices," which I sang in, and recorded. All
proceeds from the sale of this album go to my local church.

5. ... And More!

I hope you will enjoy listening to the music on my Studio Demos page:
http://www.solomonkeal.com/listen/studio

Have a great day!

- Solomon Keal

Pianist, Composer, Recording Artist
"Peaceful Solo Piano Music"
Peace of Heaven Music

http://www.SolomonKeal.com

Get Solomon's CDs for as little as $11.00 a piece when you sign up to
receive his monthly e-newsletter!