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Posts By mich1s

One Morning Song

"A Song a Day Keeps the Blues Away" -- Perhaps this should be the tag line.  OMS has definitely been an aid to me. What started as a bit of a whimsical idea has turned into a daily song performance every weekday for the last thirteen weeks.  I never quite "got" why I would do this initially.  I knew it felt right to do it - and I always follow my heart and gut.  But initially, I couldn't quite see the benefit.

  • Jan 13, 2021
  • mich1s
  • · Blog

“A Song a Day Keeps the Blues Away” — Perhaps this should be the tag line.  OMS has definitely been an aid to me.

What started as a bit of a whimsical idea has turned into a daily song performance every weekday for the last thirteen weeks.  I never quite “got” why I would do this initially.  I knew it felt right to do it – and I always follow my heart and gut.  But initially, I couldn’t quite see the benefit.

Now on Day 3 of my thirteenth week, I get it.  It has become a beautiful way to connect with the few people that are up and who choose to connect with me in this way at this time.  It has also taken me on a little adventure, mapping the songs and music that has helped me journey towards the person I find myself to be today.  I have loved revisiting jazz standards and other songs that I used to sing many years ago when I began singing.  Thinking about all the people who might have introduced these songs to me or the artists from whom I learned as I was singing these songs.  All the influences I had which have helped form me.  Certainly, these past weeks have been a training ground for me – pushing myself beyond my boundaries and out of my comfort zone.  I might decide to play the guitar, accompanying myself on a song that I haven’t played before, or at all.  And singing first thing in the morning having not seen or said a peep to anyone – not sung or hummed a note – can be a challenge.  I am gently warming-up my vocal engine in the process of delivering the song.  But I think, more than anything, I am realising it is becoming a training ground for an aspect of me that has only really begun to venture out from behind the shadows since I started the OMS series.  My inner storyteller.  The revelation of little anecdotes and tales with maybe a drop-or-two of insight or wisdom that I have gathered from reading or listening to wise teachers, gurus and others, or through doing my own daily spiritual practice.  I have discovered that I really love connecting with people in this way.  And through the mode of song.

No idea how long I will continue on this One Morning Song path.  I have learned pretty well by now not to overthink or overly plan anything.  So we will see.  But OMS has become a really lovely feature in my day.  A little bit of fun and a light bit of daily challenge.  While the sessions continue, you are welcome to join me anytime.  I go live on Facebook at 0800 GMT each morning of the week, though I rest at weekends.  And all the previous week’s recordings remain to be viewed at a time that might better suit you.

Click here to join me on my Facebook Page.

Join the Big Sing 4 Peace – 1 January 2021

On Friday 1 January 2021 from 2000 to 2145 GMT, I am planning a Big Sing for Peace.  Everyone and anyone is invited to join me in this virtual space on Zoom.  We will sing for joy, not judgement, setting an intention of holding peace in our hearts and sending peace into the world. This event is free and open to all, wherever you are in the world.  However, I will be asking for donations to go towards 3 charities.  These are Plum Village UK (PVUK) - created by spiritual leader and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh.  PVUK promotes Plum Village mindfulness in the UK.  The Haven + London - a unique community where the creators, thinkers and change-makers of our world can find balance, peace and inner strength to be the best that they can be.  Finally, Love is Kindness which aims to create a world that works for everyone.  They support global projects for women, children, health, education and the environment. An invite is extended to you wherever you are in the world.  The event, which will start at 2000 GMT, will be held on Zoom.  You will need to register to join.  Registration will be open soon however you can email your interest to sing4sane @ gmail.com.  Details will then be sent to you when the registration page is open. This event is part of my SING4SANE project.  You can learn about this by watching the SING4SANE promo video here.  And you can hear the SING4SANE music video of Live Again here on YouTube.

  • Dec 27, 2020
  • mich1s
  • · Blog

Registration is now open to join the Big Sing 4 Peace I am holding on Friday 1 January 2021 at 2000 GMT.

I am extending a heartfelt and warm invitation to you to join me on the 1st January as we sing-in the New Year with the intention of peace resonating and emanating from our hearts.

Everyone is welcome to this special event which begins takes place between 2000 to 2145 GMT.  We will meet in the virtual space on Zoom, singing for joy not judgement.

This event is free and open to all, wherever you may be in the world.  For those who are able to make a donation, I kindly ask you to consider doing so.  Any amount is humbly requested and gratefully received.  An amount of £5 to £50 (or your currency equivalent) is suggested to be shared between 3 charities, all doing invaluable work – particularly in these times.  Donations are taken via Paypal.

These charities are Plum Village UK (PVUK) which promotes mindfulness in the UK.  Donations will provide worldwide support of the teachings of spiritual leader and peace activist, Thich Nhat Hanh and the work of their monastics.  The Haven + London – a unique community where the creators, thinkers and change-makers of our world can find balance, peace and inner strength to be the best that they can be.  Finally, Love is Kindness which aims to create a world that works for everyone.  They support global projects for women, children, health, education and the environment.

Please visit the Zoom page to register and to receive the event link.  Please note you will need to have a Zoom account in order to join this event.

To donate, please head to the Paypal page.

This event is part of my SING4SANE Big Sing project.  You can learn about this by watching the SING4SANE promo video here.  And you can hear the SING4SANE music video of Live Again here on YouTube.

Big Sing 4 Peace

On Friday 1 January 2021 from 2000 to 2145 GMT, I am planning a Big Sing for Peace.  Everyone and anyone is invited to join me in this virtual space on Zoom.  We will sing for joy, not judgement, setting an intention of holding peace in our hearts and sending peace into the world. This event is free and open to all, wherever you are in the world.  However, I will be asking for donations to go towards 3 charities.  These are Plum Village UK (PVUK) - created by spiritual leader and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh.  PVUK promotes Plum Village mindfulness in the UK.  The Haven + London - a unique community where the creators, thinkers and change-makers of our world can find balance, peace and inner strength to be the best that they can be.  Finally, Love is Kindness which aims to create a world that works for everyone.  They support global projects for women, children, health, education and the environment. An invite is extended to you wherever you are in the world.  The event, which will start at 2000 GMT, will be held on Zoom.  You will need to register to join.  Registration will be open soon however you can email your interest to sing4sane @ gmail.com.  Details will then be sent to you when the registration page is open. This event is part of my SING4SANE project.  You can learn about this by watching the SING4SANE promo video here.  And you can hear the SING4SANE music video of Live Again here on YouTube.

  • Dec 23, 2020
  • mich1s
  • · Blog

On Friday 1 January 2021 from 2000 to 2145 GMT, I am planning a Big Sing for Peace.  Everyone and anyone is invited to join me in this virtual space on Zoom.  We will sing for joy, not judgement, setting an intention of holding peace in our hearts and sending peace into the world.

This event is free and open to all, wherever you are in the world.  However, I will be asking for donations to go towards 3 charities.  These are Plum Village UK (PVUK) – created by spiritual leader and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh.  PVUK promotes Plum Village mindfulness in the UK.  The Haven + London – a unique community where the creators, thinkers and change-makers of our world can find balance, peace and inner strength to be the best that they can be.  Finally, Love is Kindness which aims to create a world that works for everyone.  They support global projects for women, children, health, education and the environment.

An invite is extended to you wherever you are in the world.  The event, which will start at 2000 GMT, will be held on Zoom.  You will need to register to join.  Registration will be open soon however you can email your interest to sing4sane @ gmail.com.  Details will then be sent to you when the registration page is open.

This event is part of my SING4SANE project.  You can learn about this by watching the SING4SANE promo video here.  And you can hear the SING4SANE music video of Live Again here on YouTube.

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  • Dec 14, 2020
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London Live TV Interview – SING4SANE Big Sing

I was super pleased to get the opportunity to talk on the evening news of London Live TV about the forthcoming SING4SANE Big Sing project again alongside SANE charity Founder and CEO, Marjorie Wallace.

  • Jul 4, 2016
  • mich1s
  • · Blog

I was super pleased to get the opportunity to talk on the evening news of London Live TV about the forthcoming SING4SANE Big Sing project again alongside SANE charity Founder and CEO, Marjorie Wallace.

Following-on from the S4S Big Sing event that took place in February this year to raise awareness of mental health matters and fundraise for the charity SANE, I have recently decided to organise yet another event but this time, it will take place this summer in a London recording studio with the record being released as a charity single and all proceeds from sales going direct to SANE.

I’m asking those who are interested in joining me in a renowned recording studio to sing and record my song, Live Again – whether they be singers or not – to get in touch.  Have a watch of the short interview to get a bit more info.  More details on the project will be released over the coming weeks.

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Johnny’s Garden

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Dutch writer, Ed Muitjen’s for the Johnny’s Garden webzine and a few weeks ago the interview – written in Dutch and translated by Ed into English – went live online. It was a delight answering Ed’s questions which encouraged me to give deep insight into the making of the album. The interview’s a good read too.

For the English version, visit here and the Dutch version can be found here.

  • Nov 29, 2012
  • mich1s
  • · Blog

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Dutch writer, Ed Muitjen’s for the Johnny’s Garden webzine and a few weeks ago the interview – written in Dutch and translated by Ed into English – went live online. It was a delight answering Ed’s questions which encouraged me to give deep insight into the making of the album. The interview’s a good read too.

For the English version, visit here and the Dutch version can be found here.

On The Airwaves In The US

I was stunned to discover that US radio station, JazzVnU.com has been giving lots of love and airplay to Day Dawns after I got in touch with them to introduce myself.

I Need You Here, in particular, has been playing on their airwaves and they’ve very kindly added details of the album to their “New & Upcoming Artists” page.

  • Sep 27, 2012
  • mich1s
  • · Blog

I was stunned to discover that US radio station, JazzVnU.com has been giving lots of love and airplay to Day Dawns after I got in touch with them to introduce myself.

I Need You Here, in particular, has been playing on their airwaves and they’ve very kindly added details of the album to their “New & Upcoming Artists” page.

The Reviews Keep On Coming

...and it’s great that they do. Last week online magazine, FATEA published a glowing report on Day Dawns written by Neil King.

Euro Americana reporter Erwin Ziljeman has also written a lovely piece which went live on his blog site - De krenten uit de pop and most recently the release of the latest edition of the Musician’s Union mag “The Musician” had within it not only a great write up on the album but it has also published a little interview they’d asked me to do too.

Love them all and thanks so much to each of the writers and publications for all the love and for their dirty great plugs. Why not take 5 to have a wee read in the press area.

The FATEA review can be found here and the De Krenten Uit De Pop review can be found here.

  • Sep 16, 2012
  • mich1s
  • · Blog

…and it’s great that they do. Last week online magazine, FATEA published a glowing report on Day Dawns written by Neil King.

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