Sounds from the Circle - A Review by John Olsen

"The New Age Music Circle is an online community forum founded by international composer, producer, and music circle host Suzanne Doucet. Having a membership roster well over a thousand members from around the world, the Circle forum is the leading discussion platform where top New Age artists, industry professionals, and music fans alike can share music, videos, post information about events and participate in forum discussions.

Sounds from the Circle 111 is the 2011 CD release from Circle members who submitted their New Age, and related sub genres music for consideration. Host and founder of the music circle, Suzanne Doucet then produced this rather special album which contains 40 songs and holds over 3 hours of music...."

(please click over to New Age Music World for the full review of this compilation, associate produced by yours truly...)

SoundAffects Experiment Helps Pedestrians Tune In

I remember living in NYC before iPods, cellphones, and all the other ways we now find to tune out. Unruly traffic forced one to walk everywhere, seeing, smelling, feeling and hearing the sights of the city. Ones' senses were constantly assaulted by the street and other people, so it's no wonder we all stuck earbuds in the moment they became popular. Now, Parson's School of Design in NY is exploring said street sounds to see if a new perspective can affect the way we feel about our environment in a most interesting study. Click thru to read on...

Danny Wright Announces Benefit Concert on Sun. Sept. 18th

Beloved pianist Danny Wright has announced the creation of The Danny Wright Foundation for Music, which is to be launched with an exciting star-studded concert at The Orleans in Las Vegas, NV on 9/18/11 at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets are available to the public for just $25, an incredible price to see such a huge array of talent in an all ages show! This is a good one for the whole family, and for a great cause. The Danny Wright Foundation was formed to provide a source to help people through the power of music. Its Mission Statement: “Healing the planet one heart at at time. Dedicated to the enrichment of the lives of All People with the understanding and appreciation in the healing power of music. Helping people the “Wright Way.”

Danny is also releasing a new album in October titled Soul 2 Soul, full of original compositions that absolutely shimmer under his fingertips. Stay tuned!