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Innocence, good will, humor and play, truthful communication, seeking and discovery, trial and error - a willingness to learn from mistakes, transparency with each other...
These are human traits that are necessary together,
like a great song, with a chord progression, melody,
drum beat, bass, and vocals. Every human being needs
those traits to maintain their own humanity.
As
artists, my partner and I have had the adventure of a
lifetime, whether or not we were looking for it. In
fact, our hunt for "normalcy" resulted in an
incredibly weird journey. What we thought was normalcy
was simply being human - being all of those
traits.
And we found those were being honored less
and less.
The entire time, I fought with music - I
wrote, produced with next to nothing (without the
support on TIR, it never would have happened,
all of which went right back into the music). I made
countless albums including Humanity Unmasked,
and was hounded for it, much to my amazement. Our world
is changing rapidly into something beyond dark, and
those of us who see it are isolated and gaslit. I
sacrificed my health and reputation, realizing it was
because I was looking for the truth, looking for the
truth of humanity. Few wanted to join me. In addition to
general survival/ work, I had to flee my home in Mexico
from "contact tracer" psychos and strangers
who were on a mission to intimidate and harm us. I
didn't wish to leave; I was there with my partner for
two years, and it was a beautiful, magical place. But,
like almost everywhere now it seems, various ideas of a
"new world" has usurped normal behavior and
peaceful coexistence. I have been running around being
spied on, dealing with juggling jobs and homes and
making sure Luna has enough cat food to keep her purring
all the while.
Which is why I am putting this out there:
This may well be the last batch of songs I
finish and release to the public. It is not only
heartbreaking but also now dangerous to fight for the
art of songwriting in a world which disrespects not
only the ideals of rock and roll music (rebellion,
strength, fun, individuality) but also the ideals of
being a human being (exploration, curiosity, producing
art).
This campaign simply funds the music, much of
which is tracked (recorded on a Mexican lady's upright
piano, and a grand at a community center in Ajijic, now
being turned into a quarantine camp).
The songs are pouring out of my heart and soul like
magic, showing me another realm. I have a growing pile
of tunage, the most vibrant and skilled creations I've
ever written, with lyrics which make corrections and
updates to my previous philosophies. Of course I will
always keep writing/playing, until the clubs and cults
finally wear me down completely, but not for people who
don't want a music culture, or any human culture at all.
The production killed me, the work was truly harrowing.
Writing a book was rough, especially with no
compensation and a fake internet that doesn't allow
truth seeking human beings to connect over what they love.
It is time for others to take my songs and do
something with them. What I wrote is intended for better
musicians/producers to take and create new genres and
infinite planes of music. I chose some of the best
combinations of notes and words ever organized (the Hopi
said their creators were ORGANIZING the world, not
creating) and I wrote FOR people, to inspire them to use
it for themselves and continue the line of creation. I
love getting covers of my own songs sent to me by other
musicians, each BETTER than my original take.
I
only wanted enough to have a piano to play and a
sandwich to eat. That's what this is about: a final send
off with my best organized notes yet, decades of
experience choosing notes at a piano. You will help us
continue fighting for the truth as the artists alone see it.
I want to wrap up these half-recorded gems and
get you some of the best rock I made. And then we will
be focused on survival. You would simply not believe the
stories... we are no longer welcome in your violent and
compliant society. I am leaving
"civilization"; in fact, I've been trying to
for years; it is quite awkward. But I will quietly go
somewhere to better focus on writing another book and
working on sculpting my notes.
This is my
love-letter/farewell to those who did support me these
years; the many who sent words of encouragement. I hope
we can keep my music out there, and keep songwriting
going as an art form so that if we all decide to fight
for our humanity and our culture, there may be a place
for artists after all.
Over the years, I've had to throw tons of equipment/instruments overboard. I lost several keyboards, a Rhodes, and a piano; monitors/speakers, a Korg synth; we lost most funds just to flee for our lives from Mexico, but I still have my dulcimer and the same electric guitar from high school, borrowed from a family member, used on every record. My accounts are now often hacked or censored, as my music itself is. I have been kicked off of platforms without explanation and most recently, I am unable to access funds coming in from my digital distributors.
Regardless, the most important thing you can do
is read/download my book, and keep listening to the
music. Help us by sending this out to people who are
interested - I have difficulty reaching out to anyone
and often find my emails were not received. Any way
you can support not only helps us, but our culture-in-crisis.
Thank You for reading. More on the way!
Be
sure to visit this and our main page (link at top) for
frequent updates!
Please contact us with any
questions.
Love and Music,
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If you can donate either funds or gear I would be so honored and grateful and can promise some amazing work in return. We have some fabulous rewards for donating: the new book Out Of This World and the companion album (a selection from my life's work, and some new tunes and versions), and additionally if you donate any gear---> the raw tracks from any song or album I still have the sessions for!
Money only one way to help! In this world of incredible abundance, we
are also looking for MATERIAL DONATIONS. Anything helps. Nothing fancy
required, I have always been about the song and the message. If you
have stuff that is lying around or used-but-not-being-used, or has a
few dings and dent - we don't care! We would treasure it and put it to
use forever!
**If you are interested in donating an item,
CONTACT US and we will be in touch to
work out the details, shipping, etc**
Examples of stuff we need:
Musical Instruments: We were forced to throw
so much overboard in our worldly travels and some things were stolen
so I need to rebuild somewhat. For example: an Acoustic guitar - any
old thing would be loved forever by me!
Keyboard or Piano you've had sitting out in storage; one we can get to VA or NY (will of course work out those details) I don't have a piano currently, just my loyal 49-key USB Axiom buddy. Anything you don't need/use or have an extra...
Used computers, disk drives, etc: got an
old PC or laptop you think is outdated? To me its probably perfect for
my needs. Have extra USB drives? Send them along!
Firewire
connections are amazing, and video cards for video editing, but
anything is useful for me as I have learned to use anything.
You
wouldn't believe the over-a-decade-old computers I produce on... some
computer gear is over two decades old! I have my trusty Snow Leopard
Mac Tower, with the old chips... it is amazing still! But near
unusable with new software.
I need a NON "smart"
screen as well!
4-track recorder: or any portable recording devices.
Used microphones: (I still use the same $100
dynamic vocal mic I've used for years). Various condensers were sold
or destroyed (via electrical surges that solely effected my mics,
despite
having strips and protectors)-This was during the making
of "Time Is Real", putting production back months,
killed three mics, and cost hundreds of dollars in gear.
Any survival gear: (fishing gear, solar panels, or a used hoverboard - the alternator can be used into a water generator which I know how to build) - anything useful in the outdoors, camping, etc.
Funds would also go towards these things...If anyone thinks it's
better to do like a wishlist or whathaveyou, let me know. These are
just some very key things I am lacking in and have lost over the years
and would like to use to do this music and set up different projects
to work on in the future....
Thank you!
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