The Oubliette

The whole point of this project is that having music on in the background helps you focus on what it is you're doing...except that is - if what you're doing is editing music - and then of course its really completely and utterly NOT music2work2. Right now I'm editing a video of the development of the song "One More Time" - and I'd love to have some music2work2 playing - it would calm me - focus me and allow me to concentrate on the task in hand - instead - here I am writing on music2work2 - ah well - ... After this round of video editing on www.kelli.com - I'm going to start development of a piece called "Easy On my Heart" - it's a piece that Kelli and I are developing and I love the groove - has a very Celtic feel to it and I can't wait to produce it - of course - whenever I write words like that the universe laughs at me and makes it practically impossible to produce the music - I hope that it doesn't do that this time around.

We're looking to work with an LA outfit called The Oubliette - you can find out more about them at The Oubliette MySpace page - I'm listening to The Slope right now and I'm digging the tech, the groove the Industrial sounds - etc - its cool.  I worked with Phadestar and Jeddrah when we held a session on Music and Pain with the Marfan kids at their conference in LA a few years back.  They are both very cool people and it shows in their music - I think. If you like your ambient music a little tougher with more of a distinctive beat than the typical music2work2 fare - then check them out.

Myst by Phillip Jons

Since music2work2 is based on the premise that music is good for you – it is beneficial to our lives, I am always interested to hear the music of artists who believe the same. Phillip Jons, a MySpace friend, refers to his work as “music for healing.”

There is one of his songs in particular that I really like, “Myst.” “Myst” is a piano driven piece of slow to moderate tempo. It is calming and relaxing. For me, the beautiful melody elicits images of a gentle rain; rain that falls softly to the earth bringing renewal and new life - - or possibly healing to the one listening to the lovely music.

If you are looking for music to relax to, or music with which to help restore and revitalize your energy, I recommend giving “Myst” a listen.

Reflection by Amir Beso

As I was listening to the music of some of our friends on MySpace, I came across a song called "Reflection" by Amir Beso out of Seattle, WA. This is a guitar driven piece and has a hint of the Flamenco sound to it. This song is the kind of music you can relax or chill to; it makes you feel good. It has a lovely melody and a moderate tempo. The skill and talent of the artist is clearly revealed in the song.

I can't say that a specific image is elicited when listening to "Reflection." I suppose it could actually serve as background music for a time of reflection, but I prefer to just enjoy the beautiful melody, the sounds of the guitar and let myself be enveloped by the music. I find it definitely to be an enjoyable listening experience and would recommend checking it out.