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,

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- 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!

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!

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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!

Joe Bongiorno "Somewhere Within - solo piano"

I am proud to annouce the release of my third solo piano CD "Somewhere Within" !

 

Three years of heart & soul went into this music, and I was blessed with the opportunity to record this in private at my Piano Haven Studio in suburban Seattle.

 

Three tunes from it have just been released in sheet music:

Melancholy Morning, Tears of Joy, & Touched

 

Tune into the Whisperings broadcast to hear the music, or visit my webiste http://www.mellowsounds.com

for samples of each tune, download links to iTunes & many other retailers, and to purchase the CD & sheet music!

 

I invite you contact me personally with any notes & thoughts as well, joe@mellowsounds.com

 

Wishing you peace & joy in music,

 

Joe Bongiorno

Classic Tunes Productions ~ Mellow Sounds Recordings

Joe Bongiorno: pianist - audio engineer - mobile DJ

piano music site: www.mellowsounds.com

DJ / piano performance site: www.pianojoe.com

206-949-9179 ~ Seattle, Wa.

New Sheet Music by Jennifer Haines

Hello All,

I've just uploaded 6 new sheet music selections to the website and I wanted
to let everyone know.

The new pieces are:

From Thoughts and Dreams

1. The Storm Begins
2. Pacific
3. Wildflower
4. Flurries

From Christmas Magic

1. Un Flambeau, Jeannette, Isabelle
2. Noel Nouvelet/Veni, Veni, Emanuel

To purchase .pdf files of the music please visit:

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

I'm still working on more sheet music and hope to do another big upload in a
few weeks. I'll keep you posted...

I've also added my arrangement of the song "O The Deep, Deep Love of Jesus"
to my podcast which can be found here:

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=259622649

Let me know what you think. This will be for my upcoming solo piano hymns
album.

Take care everyone,

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 July/August edition of my Music Newsletter.

I'm happy to announce that the sheet music for my solo piano piece "Surrender" from the album "Peace of Heaven" is now available for purchase and download.  

Go to http://www.lulu.com/solomonkeal to find out more infomation, and to buy and download PDFs of my sheet music for $3.95.

Have a great 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!

Steven Cravis releases Piano and Rain MP3 download

I posted a 5 minute piano improvisation mixed with rain sounds, and a free quick preview at http://www.lulu.com/content/1058766

There's also a .WAV file of it HERE

Both the .WAV 53MB and .MP3 7.1 MB are 99 cents each.

Nordstrom Pianist - Bob Dahl (CD selling suggestion)

Hello everyone!  Just another note from me, Bob Dahl, the Nordstrom pianist in Tigard Oregon.  My present schedule has me playing there Tues-Sat from about 11AM - 5PM.

 

Many of my CD sales are made to parents with babies and toddlers.  I have a new sales pitch, which has been working pretty well.  I suggest that my music is a great choice to play for children during nap times.  I have a six year old myself and back when she was taking naps regularly, she would enjoy listening to her dad's music on the CD player.  It would help her to fall asleep.  Many of you may have already thought of this idea...just thought I would share.  Have a wonderful summer everyone!

 

Bob Dahl

www.bobdahlmusic.com  

Whisperings!! Matthew Tavis update 7/9/07

Hi all!!

Matthew Tavis Johnson from Whisperings here, I just wanted to give a quick update about what will be happening very soon! I have received many requests for Little Sister (Bem's Theme) sheet music over the past several months. I have taken those requests to heart; I will be releasing sheet music for Little Sister (Bem's Theme) next Monday, July 16th! Thanks to everybody who gave me input! In celebration of the new sheet music, I will be conducting a free download day on my MySpace site on that same Monday. If you haven't already, definitely check out my page and grab a few free songs at the same time!! My MySpace site can be found at http://www.myspace.com/mattsoccer7

While you're at it, why not check out my website? It has had several major upgrades over the past month; tell me what you think! Any feedback is appreciated: do you like it, hate it, have some suggestions for improvements that could be made? I'd love to know YOUR opinion. I want my website to be an enjoyable place to visit, so any suggestions I get will be strongly considered. I'll also send you a link to download a free song (from one of my first two unreleased albums) for trying to help!! Thanks to my brother's awesome company for the website creation.

Lastly a thanks to everyone who purchased my recently released "Walk With Me" album. You've helped motivate me to keep working hard and to get more great solo piano music recorded and released! If you haven't had a chance to pick it up yet, please go grab it!

Looking forward - A quick look at my future plans: As of right now, I am still planning to release a new album in early 2008 (most likely January) to start off the new year! It is going to be an album full of very melodic happy songs! As far as sheet music goes, 'Sad Again' from the 'Reach for the Sky' album is next on the list. There is currently no ETA at this time.

Everyone, thank you again for your continued support, I will keep working hard to bring you my best! Have a great day, and feel free to contact me anytime.

Enjoy your summer!


Sincerely,

Matthew Tavis Johnson

mtj@matthewtavisjohnson.com
http://www.matthewtavisjohnson.com
http://www.myspace.com/mattsoccer7

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News From Jennifer Haines

Hi Everyone!

This is just a quick note to let you know that "Thoughts and Dreams" has arrived at iTunes! If you'd like to purchase downloads they are available by clicking on the following link:

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=259267871

Also, I've been busily working on my next CD. I'm not going to say much about it yet, but I will tell you that it is going to be a solo piano Hymn CD. So be looking forward to that in the near future!

I'm starting a podcast as well. Be sure to check it out because I will be adding prerelease material soon. The podcast can be found here:

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=259622649

Take care all,

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