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Michael Guy
54, Male
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Profile Information
- Hometown:
- Daytona Beach, Florida
- Relationship Status:
- Single
- About Me:
- Art, Music, Reading, Spirituality, Sports, Writing
- More About Me and My World
- Hope to have my own music website in 2008 and I am publishing 2 CDs of my jazz piano music through Lulu and other music sites. I would like to post music and lyrics, poetry here. Age 53, books published: one so far, a novel entitled: "The Last Renaissance Man", see the LINK BELOW which is my Book page at AuthorsDen
As you can listen in the player, I play piano and have done so since my New York City years back in the 1970's and early 80's. I lived in Manhatten and Brooklyn after growing up on Long Island. I worked as a typesetter in publishing and also briefly for Warner Brothers Music in Rockefeller Plaza in 1984. But fate intervened and in 1985 I had to return to Florida (a sort of cultural backwater) to go on kidney dialysis and eventually get a transplant in 1990. Still, those were good years with my now deceased parents, in which I played and composed much piano music. Of course in those years there was no internet; computers were primitive to say the least--but I've paid some dues, so enjoy this music, some of it recent and a lot recorded in the late 1990's
- Website:
- http://www.theLastRenaissanceMan.net
- Favorite Music:
- jazz, solo piano and guitar, then some country, and classical. A few favorite artists living or deceased: Pat Metheny group, Keith Jarrett, Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, Chick Corea, Thelonious Monk, Sade, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and so many more of the great Jazz Composers, many now gone.
- Favorite TV Shows:
- NONE-I used to like the Weather and History Channel but tossed the Cable when I moved
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BUY my Jazz/NewAge piano/electric CD, AUGUST OCEAN OVERTURE Here from Amazon's CreateSpace
This is my new personal website, which has a lot of my music on every page to listen to while reading excerpts from my two novels. There is also a JzCDz.com MUSIC PAGE with about 4 music players embedded which require NO DOWNLOAD to listen to my songs & solos. There are of course LINKS to download my mp3s. You can enjoy my music & other music while reading from my 2 Novels: The Last Renaissance Man & The Golden Flute
http://stores.lulu.com/miguy7
The above LINK is to all MY MUSIC posted at my LULU STOREFRONT. Have a look and a listen to PREVIEWS and inexpensive Downloads (2 always available FREE)
The first CD thumbnail is the cover to my upcoming Piano Jazz/new age release called; "August Ocean Overture". Also, I have been loading in the player at right, tracks from a CD I compiled in 2005 after the death of my parents: "In Memory Only" I will release that back to back with "August Ocean....
Today's track (01/23/08) is the last track to my upcoming CD: August Ocean Overture, Titled "The DEEP Abyss". The CD is finally finished but waiting registration to CDbaby. This is one of my few vocal songs and is definitely a JAZZ Song. Here are the lyrics full of ocean imagery and the emotions of pondering the Oceanic as well as the "personal abyss" we all face at one time or other -- but over all rules a Supreme Love that we "must renew, as the HURRICANE spins abouv YOU!"
NOTE: this song is on my upcoming CD and is fully registered copyright as Published.
the DEEP Abyss
KEY: in Bb minor> Sequence/groove with guitars & digital keyboards
1.
There’s a watery LOVE that surrounds us...
And the Eternal WAVES that ever pound us.
The schooling Blue(s), a Dolphin’s arc and the Last Whale, (and that’s sad)
2.
I look in your eye, but I can’t see through,
All the glitter of the Love the SUN knew
{2nd time:} // (…of the Love I once knew)
And above the GOLD Transparent, STARS hint at the abyss below (within)
3.
And there’s a WAVE that will sweep aside, in a SURGE this cultural High Tide,
And sweep clean, the PEARL SAND Beach of Your Love…
Chant: (in unison with bass & piano)
DEEP within the ABYSS… of Your PEARLY LOVE
Deep within the Abyss… of Your Love…
Deep within… I too shall swim.
[ Refrain OR play one instrumental verse with choir ]
And they move through a LOVE they must Renew
And the HURRICANE, it spins above you.
While deep within the ABYSS, the (predatory) SHARK still swims. (but only one left)
{2nd time:}./repeat: high chorus
And there’s a WAVE that will sweep aside, in a SURGE this Cultural High Tide-
And sweep clean, the PEARL SAND Beach of Your Love…
Sudden stop after …Love> then pause and Repeat the whole song with Vocals given a faded distance (further from microphone)
© 2003/2007, michael a. guy, all rights reserved for music & lyrics Original Verses written 10/27/2003
>>OCEAN PRELUDE was recorded in my last recording session on the evening of July 20th, 2007. Too bad it takes all this time with my problems to get it out on the net, but that's how it goes when you are essentially forming your own recording company.
Thanks for stopping by AND more of my poetry and lyrics along with other writings can be found at AuthorsDen @:
http://www.authorsden.com/michaelaguy
LINK to my novel page at AuthorsDen
Click this link to view my novel page at Authorsden
http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewwork.asp?AuthorID=66063
My novel, "The Last Renaissance Man" is available for purchase at the above page at AuthorsDen. You can purchase it directly at AD (signed copies) at a special discount, or if you more comfortable ordering direct from my publisher or Amazon, there are links to do that.
This novel was a product of my intense interest in English music history back during the 1990's. Perhaps, if I was trying to be commercial, I would have tried to write the Great American Novel like so many others, but being "Mr. Practical" I followed my heart and imagination into writing instead, a great English Novel! -- I will be releasing my second novel, a rewrite of my first novel, "THE GOLDEN FLUTE" in 2008.
But wherever you are, ENJOY MY MUSIC, its on my page here and samples are on my Bio at AuthorsDen.
Thanks for your interest
Michael Guy's Photos
Michael Guy's Blog
"Little Fish in a Digital Sea" - and my "first" widget
Well did my "widget" work? Most of you here know what a widget is, but I was surprised not everybody. My sister works every day with computers at work but didn't know what a widget was. I hope this thing posts at CTI, I've tried th… Continue
Posted on August 14th, 2008 at 8:14pm — 1 Comment
At least me and my CD made it to iTunes! (and CDbaby)
8/9/2008 10:17:14 AM I'm thrilled! It's been a struggle and its not like I'll get any promotion, but if you search MICHAEL GUY on iTunes, my CD AugustOceanOverture will come up! Apparently, since July my piano jazz/new age CD August Ocean Overture has been listed under pop jazz on iTunes. I submitted it to CDbaby's digital distribution in June. I am thrilled, although it will be tough going getting anyone to know it's there. Even I didn't download iTunes software until just last week. Than I dec… Continue
Posted on August 12th, 2008 at 11:30am — 4 Comments
The Children of Light
We are the children of LIGHT, We are the hope of the future We are the singers of songs And the lovers of life... WE are the seekers of wisdom, the sowers of Treasure - and WE are the lovers of life (and) the searchers of freedom - And when the darkness covers We become destroyers of hate - With Power to Conquer And that POWER is LOVE. We are the children of the future, the seekers of light We are the makers of MUSIC, WE are the Destroyers of Night.... from a song composed and sung with the dis… Continue
Posted on March 30th, 2008 at 9:00pm — 2 Comments
And You Could Play Me
And You Could Play Me
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Posted on January 31st, 2008 at 9:33pm — 4 Comments
Forum
For the Love of Power and Stability in Relationships 19 Replies
Note: My thanks to Marlive Harris of Grits.com and author LaConnie Taylor Jones for inviting me to share a few thoughts on this very dangerous topic and to participate in the A Love For All Time...
Tagged: virtual, book, tour, Harris, Marlive
Started by Author-Poet Aberjhani in The Power of Women and Stability in Relationships. Last reply by La Belle Rouge~Poetess Of The Heart~ 1 day ago.
Book Signings
Hello - Although I am excited about my first book signing, I don't personally know or have met anyone, that has had the pleasure of this type of experience. I have prepared a checklist of activiti...
Tagged: book-signing
Started by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd in The CTI News Room Oct 6.
ELEMENTAL Art and Book Travels to Historic Orangeburg 3 Replies
Savannah, Georgia (USA)––A countless number of museum-goers and art lovers from across the globe viewed artist Luther E. Vann’s acclaimed ELEMENTAL exhibit at the Telfair Museum Jepson Center fo...
Tagged: Aberjhani, Museum, Telfair, Luther, E.
Started by Author-Poet Aberjhani in The CTI News Room. Last reply by Author-Poet Aberjhani Sep 30.
The Great CTI Spotlight Artist Quiz 8 Replies
After receiving suggestions that it might be too time-consuming to track down clues pertaining to each CTI Spotlight Artist without knowing who the artist was, we have decided to divide the qui...
Tagged: poets, writers, survey, art, photography
Started by Aberjhani in Creative Thinkers International First Anniversary Celebration (Sept 10-16, 2008). Last reply by Aberjhani Sep 27.
Proposed Calendar of CTI 1st Anniversary Events 16 Replies
Hello Friends of Creative Persuasions–– Below is a preliminary calendar of events scheduled to celebrate Creative Thinkers International’s 1st Anniversary from September 10-16. Please note tha...
Tagged: books, artists, music, authors, international
Started by Aberjhani in Creative Thinkers International First Anniversary Celebration (Sept 10-16, 2008). Last reply by Robby Baby Sep 16.
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The Path of a Creative Thinker at CTI
1. Membership at CTI is free and open to all those interested in either the production or appreciation of the creative arts, to include literature, visual art, dance, music, film, spiritual theory, the social sciences, philosophy, general humanities, scientific inquiry, education in general, and other disciplines intended to enhance the quality of life for all humanity.
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CTI SPOTLIGHT ARTISTS
CTI Spotlight Artist Marne L. Kilates, August 16-31, 2008
Marne L. Kilates, the CTI Spotlight Artist for August 16-31, hails from the Philippines and is the highly regarded editor of “Poet’s Picturebook,” an ezine of exceptionally fine art and literature. He is also a translator and the author of several books, including Mostly In Monsoon Weather. For more about Marne, please visit his profile at http://creativethinkersintl.ning.com/profile/MarneLKilates .
CTI Spotlight Artist Tasha Coleman, August 1-15, 2008
Creative disciplines of virtually every type, from filmmakers and actresses to environmentalists and jazz musicians, are represented at CTI. The poets among us comprise a fairly large number and one of them, Tasha Coleman, is our new CTI Spotlight Artist for August 1-15, 2008. Those who have visited Tasha’s profile and commented on her work know already that she writes with considerable sensitive insight about family life, personal relationships, spirituality, and positive motivation. We invite you to learn more about this college student and native of Georgia by visiting her profile at: http://creativethinkersintl.ning.com/profile/TashaColeman .
CTI Spotlight Artist Georg Edvard Mateos, July 16-31, 2008
The CTI Spotlight Artist for July 16-31, 2008, Georg Edvard Mateos, is the celebrated author of four books, including “The Man on the Grassy Knoll” Trilogy, and “Portrait of a Sad Man.” In addition, since December 2005, he has been among the most prolific and popular members writing on the AuthorsDen website with some 462 titles and 7,215 reviews. His pen is as skilled in classical modes of poetry as it is in modern expressions of prose. To learn more about his profoundly rich life and work, please visit Georg at: http://creativethinkersintl.ning.com/profile/GeorgEdvardMateos
CTI Spotlight Artist Marina, July 1-15, 2008
One of the traditions at CTI that has helped us form a meaningful and yet flexible sense of community is the Spotlight Artist. It is not a competition or popularity contest of any kind but simply a way of drawing greater attention to the creative offerings presented so generously by specific members. Marina, our CTI Spotlight Artist for July 1-15, 2008, hails from Germany and is both one of our most generous sharers, with more than 80 photos at CTI, and one of the first to join our growing community. We could tell you more about her art or her recent travels to Egypt but invite you to discover her world for yourself by clicking on her profile at http://creativethinkersintl.ning.com/profiles/profile/show?id=marina .
CTI Spotlight Artist BlackBirdHyperdrive, June 16-30, 2008
One thing that has not changed at Creative Thinkers International is the sheer abundance of creative individuals and types that populate the CTI community. One of those individuals is the poet known as BlackBirdHyperDrive, our CTI Spotlight Artist for June 16-30. A visit to BlackBirdHyperDrive’s profile and a perusal of his blogs reveals a creative thinker whose works often explore such powerful themes as the transformative power of shared spirituality, philosophical introspection, and romantic perspectives in the lives of individuals as well as the larger society. We invite you to learn more about his words and world by visiting his profile at http://creativethinkersintl.ning.com/profile/BlackBirdHyperDrive
CTI Spotlight Artist Marlive Harris, June 1-15, 2008
Our CTI Spotlight Artist for June 1-15, 2008, Marlive Harris, not only maintains a powerful literary presence on Creative Thinkers International but through her Grits.com site exercises such a presence all over the Internet. Among the many qualities that make Ms. Harris unique, valued, and welcome in various communities is her passion for promoting literary culture in general. She has accomplished this with written reviews, book trailers, podcasts, interviews, promotions, and other effective methods that blend a classical literary sensibility with innovative online technology. We are honored to present her as the new CTI Spotlight artist and invite you to learn more about her by visiting her profile at http://creativethinkersintl.ning.com/profile/MarliveHarris .
CTI Spotlight Artist Robert M, May 16-31, 2008
Versatility is a quality we have come to associate with many of our members and Robert M, our new CTI Spotlight Artist, is one of the most versatile among us. The fortunate visitor to Robert’s profile page gains entry into a world of eclectic musical compositions ranging from classical European melodies and Indian ragas to jazz, rock, and blues. Moreover, as various commentators have noted, enough of his precision-crafted poems adorn the site to fill two or three volumes. We could go on quite a bit about his tailored background images, video choices, and the fact that he has established several groups at CTI. But rather than doing that, we invite you to explore for yourself his created wonders at http://creativethinkersintl.ning.com/profile/RobertM
CTI Spotlight Artist Vickie L. McColley, May 1-15, 2008
As everybody knows, diversity is one of our primary strengths at CTI and the members of our community represent cultures from all over the world. They also represent individuals at different stages of their creative careers and development. One of those members is Victoria L. McColley, known to some as the Romantic Poetess, to others as Groovy Charmer, and to some simply as Vickie. It is our pleasure to present her at this time as the CTI Spotlight Artist for May 1-15, 2008. A long-time member at CTI, Ms. McColley has proven particularly adept at utilizing the site’s many features to enhance and present to the world her own unique vision of creative artistry. In addition to being a member of the CTI community, she also has more than 100 titles on AuthorsDen with more than 1,000 reviews of her writings there. The working title of her forthcoming first poetry collection is “Love Love Love: Poetry from the Heart, Soul & Voice of Love.” For more on the Vickie’s work and world, please visit her profile at http://creativethinkersintl.ning.com/profile/RomanticPoetessVickieMcColley
CTI Spotlight Artist Poetry Life & Times April 16-30, 2008
Our friends at Poetry Life and Times have featured a number of CTI’s members in their e-zine and, on top of that, have now been one of the great champions of modern poetry for some ten years. They actually have the archives to prove it! Their current issue not only honors one of poetry’s nobler traditions with its dedication to our very challenged "brothers and sisters in Tibet, Burma and Darfur,” but remains true to its mission by providing a platform for some of the most vibrant contemporary poetic voices on the planet. It is truly our honor at CTI to present Poetry Life and Times as our Spotlight Artist for April 16-30, 2008. The image of the monk featured as their main page profile image is borrowed from their current issue. To learn more about Poetry Life and Times and how you may submit your own work for publication consideration, please visit them at http://creativethinkersintl.ning.com/profile/PoetryLifeandTimes .
CTI Spotlight Artist Luther E. Vann April 1-15, 2008
Often described as a poet who utilizes visual art to write his poems, Luther E. Vann is an acclaimed artist who was fortunate enough to receive some of his first art instructions from recognized masters of the Harlem Renaissance. Like all artists of note, he shaped what he learned into a style of his own that fuses deeply spiritual imagery, metaphysical philosophy, and strong social realism. After a lifetime of dedication to his craft, his work will go on exhibit at the Telfair Museum in Savannah, Georgia, from April 16-August 17, 2008, and his first book, ELEMENTAL, The Power of Illuminated Love, is scheduled for publication in May. We’re honored for the opportunity to present Vann as the CTI Spotlight Artist for April 1-15 and invite you to visit his profile to learn more about him at
http://creativethinkersintl.ning.com/profile/Weallare111
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From the desk of Sage Sweetwater stopping in to say hi and wish you a Happy CTI One Year Anniversary! I wish you much continued success with your books and music...it all looks so wonderful Michael...you've come so far and you represent us all well here at CTI and all other venues...It's a pleasure to be in your company both professionally and friend-wise...couldn't ask for a better peer...be well always.
Love,
Sage
I Thought of You When I Seen This Pic :)
Have A Movin & Groovin Weekend Michael
Peace & Love xo
Vickie
Thanks for the congrats! Your comment was very uplifting and really touched me thank you for that.
Please allow me to add my kudos to everyone else's in regard to the growing audience for your music. There is a timeless, universal, and classic quality to your compositions that is destined to bring much joy to millions.
ALSO: Thank you for the comments on The Bridge of Silver Wings. I'm working through some distribution issues myself but bit by bit the work is getting out there. Peace and blessings,
Aberjhani
It's hard to say how much to put on my page. Those with a higher system can handle it, and I really want those that come to my page to have an adventure, but I want it to be accessible. It takes awhile for it to load on my end too sometimes. It's best to let the page load without scrolling down first. There is some script error message that pops up for me...just at that page, not my other ning pages; I don't know why! LOL
No, I don't take the photos. I do alot but I don't do much photography, not on top of everything else I do! LOL I get all my pics from google. I always hope I've not stolen something that has copyright on it by accident. I'm really becoming a stickler for that. The two latest performance pieces, I added those very recently, along with the Scarlet Balanga widget.
Have a great day
Robert M
Hope all is going well as you prepare to hit the road and share your musical gifts with the world. You're the only the artist at CTI represented so far in two creative genres on Amazon so you will see yourself twice in the widget that follows. We're working on a few things to help escort visitors to artist products and this is an early sample. Hope you like it:
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I use the one, though at http://www.kotoworld.com/kids.html
There is a virtual tabla at http://www.talastudio.com/tabla.html and a virtual djembe at http://www.risottodirk.de/the_virtual_djembe/
I've dedicated my life to music, really. I want to learn all that I can, instrument wise. I will send a list of what I play. Right now, I'm in a hand drumming phase, particularily the riq (egyptian tambourine). Hows that for exotic? :)
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