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What does music education In schools really teach?
From the love of playing music to the ‘fight to get it right’. A personal account of what happens to kids when musical education and competition go hand in hand.
Children, Competition, Confidence, Education, Musicians, Tension
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The first time I heard my favourite band
The day that music changed my life, my friends and my whole world view. Read how Simon’s life changed when, as a teenager, he discovered his favourite band.
Anti-social behaviour, Energy in music, Lifestyle, Music, Musicians, Role models, Teenagers
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Addicted to guitar – Michael Serafin
This honest and revealing interview with Michael Serafin gives an insight into life as a teenager, and why and how he isolated himself with music and an obsession with his guitar.
Musicians, Depression, Addiction, Anti-social behaviour, Energy in music, Music, Lifestyle, Music videos
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Playing Live
Musician Daniel Bennier shares how it was playing live in the music scene and what has changed since. “The buzz back then was seeing how the power of music could control the audience.”.
Musicians, Emotions, Energy in music, Performance anxiety, Music
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Jenny James – ‘Shining On’ album review
Pure country music at its heart, with the direct and innocent honesty that Jenny James’ voice delivers. Songs that anyone would be busting out to join in on – ‘Shining On’ is truly celebratory.
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Plato’s ‘The Allegory of the Cave’ and music
What happens when we ignore the energetic interplay in music – and life itself? As in the allegory of Plato’s Cave, our current global state of play can now only be described as grand scale illusion and chaos, and this is reflected in music today.
Awareness, Energy in music, Music, Musicians, Philosophy, Wisdom, Humanity, Illusion
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What’s in a tune?
For professional musician Catherine Wood the concept of energetic truth in music was just too fascinating. ‘There was a whole lot more to music than I had realised’ she shares.
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Michael Benhayon, Glorious Music – interview part 2
Michael Benhayon of Glorious Music shares his approach to producing music, his awareness and commitment to the energetic quality of music, and how his working life and his music are inextricably linked.
Musicians, Productivity, Role models, Energy in music, Music, Harmony, Music videos
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Musical responsibility
Ever considered the impact that certain music, artists and their behaviours have on society, and is there such a thing as 'musical responsibility'?
Behaviour, Anti-social behaviour, Accountability, Music, Music videos, Musicians, Role models
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Jenny James
Jenny James writes music that asks us to look deeper, beyond life that we accept or ‘know it to be’. Her songs are Universal, her voice has a purity that brings clarity, beauty and depth to any style and supports the sacredness that is within us all.
Harmony, Musicians, Music, Presence, Expression, Connection, Performance anxiety
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Who said playing violin was hard?
Despite what you have heard learning to play the violin is easier than it seems. Violin player and tutor Brendan Mooney shows us just how easy and fun it actually can be.
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Just Take the Picture - Music Video (Official) - Michael Benhayon
From the album 'Our Everlasting Love' by Michael Benhayon of Glorious Music, watch and take a picture from your heart.
Music videos, Musicians, Music, Well-being, Self-worth, Empowerment, Expression
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Recording studio life – Finding the 'magic'
A place where ‘magic happens’, the recording studio is where artists or band's aspirations are fulfilled and distilled into ‘musical gold’. The truth in most cases is much less flattering.
Music, Drugs, Anti-social behaviour, Musicians, Energy in music, Connection, Harmony, Productivity
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Carola Woods – ‘Illumine’ album review
Prepare to be seriously rocked by Carola Woods new album ‘Illumine’. It will rock you.
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The road back to music and educating children
From the pressure to be top dog and prove himself as a musician to bringing music alive with children in the classroom, musician and teacher Daniel Bennier shares what shuts us down to our natural joy of music and what restores us.
Education, Musicians, Performance anxiety, University, Self-worth, Teachers
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Commander of Light - music video
A powerful music video infectious with joy, love and laughter put together and performed by the Gentle Voices Germany
Music videos, Musicians, Music, Well-being, Vitality, Empowerment, Expression
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Miranda Benhayon
Singer, songwriter Miranda Benhayon brings fresh energy to music with an empowering universal message. She gives her all whether in a live performance or recording in the studio and regards her love of music as equal to any other aspect of her life.
Connection, Music, Musicians, Energy in music, Sacredness, Soul
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Heaven’s Joy – 'Love Is Who We Are' album review
The inspirational album 'Love Is Who We Are' by German band ‘Heavens Joy’ offers the opportunity to connect with great music and the joy of simply feeling the beautiful qualities of who we naturally are.
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In search of harmony – finding ‘the real thing’
Singers and performers often talk of the momentary high and come down after a performance. Is there a way of singing and performing that leaves us feeling whole: what is the ‘x-factor’ that makes all the difference?
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The train wreck we call ‘art’: music and our responsibility as a global family
Defending music at all costs as the reality of a life is ignored – how did this become ok? On Mary Forsberg’s letter about the life and death of rock star Scott Weiland.
Death, Drugs, Alcohol, Anxiety, Depression, Abuse, Musicians
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Carola Woods
Singer, songwriter, composer and a ‘natural’ with performing, Carola Woods is without a doubt a powerhouse vocalist. Carola will tell you that her ‘sole purpose for music is to share music from the Soul for the Soul – that is, music about us all, for us all’.
Music, Musicians, Expression, Women in leadership, Energy in music
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Sounds of Soul
Melbourne based musicians Catherine Wood and Tina Kopa freelanced internationally for many years when they found themselves on the same gig. A lasting friendship was sparked – fast forward a decade or so and ‘Sounds of Soul’ was born.
Music, Musicians, Teamwork, Soul, Sexiness, Role models, Women in leadership
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Deborah Savran
Minneapolis singer/songwriter Deborah brings a commitment to music that is about expressing from an inner connection with her heart, body and soul. She offers the listener the reflection of our interconnectedness and the magnificence of ‘amazing’ we all equally are.
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Heaven’s Joy
The band ‘Heaven’s Joy’ began to play together a few years ago after years of experience in the music industry playing with various artists. Their amazing new album ‘Love Is Who We Are ’ is available through www.heavensjoyfullmusic.com
Music, Relationships, Musicians, Harmony, Connection, Livingness
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Deborah Savran – 'Let My Heart Lead The Way' album review
With a voice that delivers power, sass and delicate beauty all in one, Minneapolis USA based singer Deborah Savran brings her own exquisite style to the compositions of Australian musician Michael Benhayon with her debut album ‘Let My Heart Lead The Way’.
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The Dance Albums – Michael Benhayon (GM Records)
Moving to the sounds of music as brought through by multi-instrumentalist Michael Benhayon is always easy. You can traverse the planet with this music, every beat grooving your way back to heaven.
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Michael Benhayon – GM Records
Michael Benhayon, founder and lead artist of GM Records writes, plays and produces music that is both timeless and contemporary. His music, with its definitive quality and clarity, changes the current face of the music industry today.
Music videos, Musicians, Music, Energy in music, Lifestyle, Art
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Chris James - Sounds Wonderful
Presenting the power & beauty of true music, voice & expression. Founder Chris James is renowned for instantly uniting huge audiences in harmony, song & the healing power of sound.
Music, Musicians, Music videos, Confidence, Energy in music, Empowerment, Expression
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Heaven’s Joy – ‘Under the Stars’ album review
The Album ‘Under the Stars’ from Heaven’s Joy brings to sound the grace of true love as a divine expression in brother and sisterhood, reflecting the power of togetherness.
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Michael Benhayon – ‘Live the Light’ album review
Michael Benhayon’s Live the Light is an album that defies and redefines our known concepts of music.
Music videos, Musicians, Harmony, Energy in music, Emotions, Role models
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Michael Benhayon, Glorious Music – interview part 1
Michael Benhayon of Glorious Music shares about performing live, his musical background and how he produced 6 Albums in 4 years while simultaneously working full-time and leading a rich family life.
Musicians, Productivity, Role models, Energy in music, Time management, Music, Harmony, Lifestyle, Music videos
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Interview with Ben Hurt, recording engineer
Have you ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes in a recording studio? Benjamin Hurt, a recording engineer for 20 years, talks about his experience of musicians, artists and life in the recording studio.
Music, Musicians, Energy in music, Emotions, Alcohol, Drugs, Lifestyle
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Appreciating the simple gift of music as a musician
In an age where the joy of music has been largely replaced by a showcase performance or a competition, musician Daniel Bennier rediscovers the absolute joy of simply sharing music.
Community, Connection, Healthy relationships, Music, Musicians
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Healing sound and music therapy – What makes sound healing?
If healing sound is not confined to musical styles, from where does the ‘healing quality’ in music originate? In every moment we have the potential to offer healing with sound and music: this is great in theory but what principles apply and how can we put this into practice?
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Losing ourselves in the effects of music
“Mourning over tragedies that are not our own.” Oscar Wilde’s ages-old insight into our relationship with music. How can we know the effect music is actually having on us? Do we ever stop to question it?
Depression, Energy in music, Emotions, Lifestyle diseases, Mental health, Musicians, Music videos
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Inner torment or sell out for fame – what’s the difference?
Rock n’ roll was a perfect fit for my dream, now the only thing I needed was for my band to become famous. But this part didn’t come as easily as I had hoped.
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The mosh pit of life
I once believed that a ‘mosh pit’ was the best place to be, but bruised and worn out after each concert I began to question how is the mosh pit like everyday human life?
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Recording music… Letting go of recognition, perfection and stepping into the YES
We have made the production of idealised sounds more important than the voice of our inner-most beingness. What does it mean to be honest, raw and say YES to the true essence of our voice?
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Victoria Warburton
Deep religiosity speaks of the innate Oneness of all humanity. This is the purpose that moves the divine Victoria Warburton through the expression of music.
