NASHVILLE, Tenn (August 17, 2018) – Follow, the latest release from beloved singer/songwriter Mark Schultz is available today. This is the first full project from the beloved artist in six years
and it's evident that music fans have been waiting for this music. The
release rapidly climbed the iTunes Christian & Gospel albums chart,
spending the day in the Top 10 of releases.
Early praise of the project has begun, with Hallels.com saying "Mark
Schultz is to contemporary Christian music (CCM) what Elton John and
Billy Joel are to pop music. Schultz has an effortless way of
incorporating the piano into his pop-centric songs that the piano
becomes a dueting "voice." As a result, you can always count on
Schultz's brilliant arpeggios to bring out emotions and nuances often
not communicated by the human voice. Over time, Schultz's songs have
enjoyed an added layer of emotional richness not often present among his
peers. In this regard, Schultz's music is indispensable within CCM."
The
album features Schultz's brand new songs "Hope is Rising," "Time Goes
So Fast," "Psalm 91" and others, as well as his timeless fan-favorites
such as the worship anthems "God of Glory" and "I Am."
The
powerful title track - “Follow” - parallels how Schultz navigates his
life, not by his own will, but God’s. Originally inspired by a story
Schultz heard about a girl with a rough upbringing and no father-figure,
Schultz discovered “Follow” was farther reaching than he knew: “As I
lived with the song, I thought, ‘This isn’t just for her; this is for
me. What do I follow?’”
ABOUT MARK SCHULTZ:
Many artists talk about chasing their dreams, but for Christian
recording artist Mark Schultz, it’s never been about the chase. Instead,
he would rather follow, follow God’s call. Incidentally, this has led
to what looks like any artist’s dream: two million records sold to date,
ten No. 1 singles, a Dove Award as well as multiple nominations. If
you’ve encountered Christian music in the last 18 years, when you hear
the name Mark Schultz, you will probably begin humming your favorite
Schultz hit. Mark and his wife Kate live just outside Nashville, TN with
their three children - Ryan, Gus and Maia Mae.
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Lost Secrets of Master Musicians: A Window Into Genius
By David Jacobson
If one is truly into music, Lost Secrets of Master Musicians: A Window Into Genius by David Jacobson is probably a book for you.
The first part of the book reads like an autobiography. We then switch gears to learning what master musicians used to be like and to an explanation of why we no longer have them.
Lost Secrets of Master Musicians takes a look at some observations Jacobson has made over his many years in the business.
This book isn’t for everyone. However, if you are a serious musician, you will want to read it.
We give Lost Secrets of Master Musicians all five stars. It is well-written and very well-researched. Jacobson has created illustrations that are simple to follow with only a basic understanding of music theory.
If you are a string musician, you simply have to read this. Any person with a curiosity about classical music will want to read Lost Secrets of Master Musicians as well.
We were sent a complimentary copy of this book. We are under no obligation to write any review, positive or negative.
We are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.
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All-New Feature Film Is Available for The First Time
On DVD, Blu-ray ComboTM Pack & Digital HD August 1, 2017
Rated 'family-approved' by The Dove Foundation
BURBANK, CA (April 24th, 2017) – Kick up your boots and get ready to sing your heart out as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and WWE® Studios bring you a touching, tune-filled All-American tale of family in Pure Country: Pure Hearton August 1, 2017. Featuring country music icon Willie Nelson, Tony Award nominee Laura Bell Bundy, WWE Legend Shawn Michaels in a feature-length film filled with both new and popular songs, Pure Country: Pure Heart is priced to own on DVD ($18.94 SRP), Blu-ray Combo Pack ($24.98 SRP) and Digital HD ($19.99 SRP). The DVD and Blu-ray Combo Pack are available exclusively at Walmart.
Directed by Damon Santostefano (Another Cinderella Story, Three To Tango) from a script by New York Times best-selling author Holly Goldberg Sloan (Angels in the Outfield, Made in America), Pure Country: Pure Heart is the newest installment of the adored Pure Country franchise and also stars Kaitlyn Bausch (One Life To Live), Cozi Zuehlsdorff (Dolphin Tale, Dolphin Tale 2), Amanda Detmer (Final Destination), Dara Sisterhen (Dog with a Blog, Switched At Birth), Mathew Barnes (Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk), Myra Turley (Flags of Our Fathers), famed singer-songwriter Ivan Neville, and Ronny Cox (Deliverance,Total Recall, Robocop). Pure Country: Pure Heart is produced by Hunt Lowry (Pure Country 2: The Gift, A Time to Kill, A Walk to Remember) and executive produced by President of WWE Studios, Michael Luisi (Fighting with My Family, Oculus, The Call).
The DVD, Blu-ray and Digital HD release of Pure Country: Pure Heart will include the all-new original movie, as well as exciting enhanced content featuring a music video with Willie Nelson, interviews with the cast, behind-the-scenes featurettes and more.
Pure Country: Pure Heart is the moving, music-driven tale of teenage sisters Ada and Piper. Upon discovering a letter about their late father, a Marine who died in Iraq, they leave rural Tennessee and hit the road secretly in search of the truth about the man they never knew. As they uncover his past as a budding country music star, the sisters find their own voice, beginning their journey as singers/songwriters.
Pure Country: Pure Heart is rated 'family-approved' by The Dove Foundation. The Dove Family Approved Seal is awarded to movies, DVDs, made for TV movies and specials, books and other entertainment products that portray and encourage positive values.
Filmed on location in the heart of country music’s capitols New Orleans and Nashville, Pure Country: Pure Heart boasts 23 songs, curated by music supervisors Frankie Pine (Nashville, Mozart in the Jungle) and Mandi Collier (Nashville, Secrets and Lies), including 16 new songs making their debut in the film. Among the featured songs is Willie Nelson’s beloved “We Don’t Run,” Laura Bell Bundy’s all-new “Grass Ain’t Greener,” the Ronny Cox penned-and-performed “Silver City,” and a bevy of songs from award-winning country-music songwriters – including Trent Dabbs & Jabe Beyer, Jon Kenzie, Maren Morris and Dallas Davidson & Natalia Starzuynski. The songs are performed in the film by Bausch, Zuehlsdorff, Barnes, Bundy, Cox and Nelson. WaterTower Music will release the Pure Country: Pure Heart soundtrack on July 28th.
“Pure Country is a wonderful, heartwarming franchise with proven success,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Vice President Family & Animation Marketing. "Pure Country: Pure Heart pulls you in with its music and engaging story about love, loss, and dreams.”
This is the third film in the Pure Country series. Other titles include Pure Country and Pure Country 2: The Gift.
BONUS FEATURES
● Music Video: “We Don’t Run”
● Pure Country: You’ve Got to Have Heart
● Me Oh My-Meemaw’s PecanPie!
BASICS
Street Date: August 1, 2017
Total Run Time: Feature Approx. 80 minutes //Bonus Features: 14 minutes
DVD Pricing: $18.94 SRP
BD Pricing: 24.98 SRP
DIGITAL HD
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About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc.
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution and interactive entertainment businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a significant developer and publisher for console and online video game titles worldwide. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees.
About WWE Studios
WWE Studios develops and produces feature films, as well as television and digital content. Its diverse slate is released theatrically, direct to home, and/or across digital platforms, and is co-produced & distributed through partnerships with premier global entertainment companies. WWE’s film division, led by President Michael Luisi, is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.
WWE Studios recently launched genre label EREBUS PICTURES with KISS Icon Gene Simmons; with the first film being Armed Response starring Wesley Snipes, Anne Heche, Dave Annable and WWE Superstar Seth Rollins®. Films from WWE Studios include The Call with Halle Berry and WWE Superstar David Otunga®, Oculus directed by Mike Flanagan starring Karen Gillan and Katee Sackhoff, Dead Man Down with Colin Farrell and WWE Superstar Wade Barrett®, Incarnate starring Aaron Eckhart and featuring WWE Superstar Mark Henry®, The Resurrection of Gavin Stone starring Brett Dalton, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes and WWE Legend Shawn Michaels®; and animated films, Surf’s Up 2: WaveMania, Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery, Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Speed Demon, The Flintstones Stone Age Smackdown and The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-Wrestlemania.
Pure Country: Pure Heart is available for viewing on Amazon, too.
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Nicaraguan-born, NYC-Based Artist Particpates in Sixth Anniversary of the Largest Annual Public Arts Project in the United States
Sing for Hope Pianos are Back on the Streets of NYC from June 5-25!
NEW YORK, June 2017 -- Sing for Hope is bringing its renowned Sing for Hope Pianos back to the streets of New York City this summer. From June 5-25, as a celebration of the work Sing for Hope does in communities year-round, 60 Sing for Hope Pianos are placed in parks and public spaces in high traffic locations across all five boroughs in New York for anyone and everyone to play.
Internationally renowned visual artist Franck de las Mercedes joined “Sing for Hope Pianos” this year to paint a brightly colored piano inspired by his childhood memories of Nicaragua, his experience as an immigrant in the US and the vibrant New York City backdrop.
“My piano incorporates playful imagery that celebrates diversity, through wildlife and flora found in the American continent; also drawing from the expressive spirit of NYC’s urban landscape. I wanted to bring the "Guardabarranco", a bird native of Nicaragua and the American eagle of the USA, and place them in the same habitat of national flowers of various countries, as a symbol of understanding, unity and coexistence.” Said Franck de las Mercedes
A resident of Washington Heights, Franck de las Mercedes' Sing for Hope piano titled "Animalitos and Flowers" will be on view this Summer from June 6-25!
Inwood Hill Park
Seamen Avenue & Isham Street, New York, NY
At the Isham Ave entrance. Hours: Dawn to dusk
The 2017 Sing for Hope Pianos have been designed by artists including Kate McKinnon, Roberta Flack, Billy the Artist, the Broadway casts of Aladdin, Beautiful, Cats, Chicago, Lion King, Phantom of the Opera, School of Rock, Waitress, and Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 — and many more. This summer will mark the sixth anniversary of the Sing for Hope Pianos with the placement of the 400th artist-designed piano to date, making NYC host to more street pianos than any other city in the world.
About Sing for Hope
Sing for Hope transforms lives by mobilizing artists in service to bring the power of the arts to those who need it most. Through the volunteer service of dedicated artists, Sing for Hope provides creative programming to under-resourced communities across NYC and beyond. Sing for Hope's programs include collaborative concerts for hospital patients, after-school arts classes for at-risk youth, and its flagship public art initiative: The Sing for Hope Pianos. Sing for Hope is defined by the volunteerism of artists, the needs of the community, and the belief in the transformative power of the arts. Founded in 2006, Sing for Hope is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. More information can be found atwww.SingforHope.org.
After the two-week public exhibition, the instruments are donated to the NYC organizations Sing for Hope serves year round, allowing the pianos to enrich lives for years to come. While their time on the streets is a joyful event for our city, the Sing for Hope Pianos’ true impact lies in their service as ongoing cornerstones of arts access for communities and individuals in need. As NYC’s largest public art project, the Sing for Hope Pianos impacts an estimated 2 million New Yorkers and visitors each year.
About the Artist
Franck de las Mercedes lives and works in New York City. His body of work includes painting and collage in which he combines abstract figuration, journal entry, and hieroglyphic-like text, in energetic abstractions bursting with color. In Franck’s paintings, childhood memories in war-torn Nicaragua and his upbringing as an immigrant in the US, are extracted and combined with fragments of current events, family dynamics and books. Exploring the contrast between memory and present-day cultural context, Franck creates scenes of an emotionally charged urban landscape.
In 2006, de las Mercedes achieved international acclaim with his conceptual art project “The Priority Boxes." A public project conceived as a way to promote peace through participatory free art. The project has been adapted as a teaching tool for educators, community centers and art therapy counselors across the US.
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There are many different types of music in the world these days, something for everyone to enjoy. I have an eclectic taste in music.
Below are few examples of some of my favorite styles of music.
Enya's music is sometimes called "New Age". I don't know what that means in regards to music, I just know that I love her style. "Oiche Chiuin is my most favorite of her songs.
Okay, so U2 is another Irish group, but I love this song and the story behind it. The story, as I heard it, is that Bono forgot his wife's birthday. This song is for her. Here is "The Sweetest Thing".
I grew up with old country music. Loretta Lynn was the queen of country. Here is one of my favorite Loretta Lynn songs. She sings it like I feel it.
Luther Vandross.....this song says it all: Dance With My Father. Rest in peace, Daddy.
Jackson 5, Shake Your Body Down to the Ground. This song brings back lots of memories, but most especially of the time my cousin Tammy and I spent with our great-aunt Mae in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina.
I grew up in church, several different kinds actually. I was mostly exposed to Pentecostal Holiness and Church of God. Music was an integral part of the worship experience. Sandi Patty has one of the best female voices in Christian music. I wish that I could sing as high as she can!
This song was one that I requested every week as a little girl at Orville Pentecostal Holiness Church: The Old Rugged Cross.
What is your favorite type of music? Your favorite song?
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