M.Y.F.M.L.- a song for Leona
This song has been on my radar for a long time. I knew that eventually
I would cover it, and it would feature a fretless bass melody.
The tragic loss of a close friend’s wife, and his request to memorialize her with music became an unforeseen opportunity to move forward in a meaningful and inspired way.
I recruited and old friend who I knew would be perfect for the project. His performances and enthusiasm helped me achieve my goal and helped enhance the spirit that I sought as appropriate for this journey.
COUNTING LAMBS
The fourth short film in a series created during the pandemic.
I was recently gifted three bass guitars. A bassist that I look up to had been featuring beautiful chordal work in his performances, so I was inspired to start writing this original soundtrack on a five string in a similar style.
These insane times have affected us all in different ways. Insomnia seems to be a big problem. This short film examines this issue and a theoretical solution…
I continue to hope that family, music and friendships will get us to the other side of this.
LA DOLCE VITA (Wadda Spicy Meatball!)
The third short film in a series created during the pandemic.
It has been almost five months since living with this haunting sense of uncertainty and the daily roller coaster of emotions. I created this project to help in my search for a feeling that has been completely elusive. The feeling of joy.
Without the freedom to go out and film, I continue to rely on the public domain and the availability of film libraries. I’ve also recruited some additional musicians to participate in the process.
Another short film created during my lockdown during the pandemic. I struggled with many emotions while I worked on the different aspects of this project. Maybe that is why it might be my best musical performance to date on an original soundtrack.
A lifetime of guitar influences pushed me to something that just felt right. The bass just flowed out of me…
Covid-19 has changed everything. Creating this short film helped get me through many days locked down. A original soundtrack featuring that familiar fretless bass, accompanied by vintage footage that helped convey a sense of dread and a bombardment of random thoughts. Stuck at home with a family of four is no sitcom…
A short film inspired by my love of the American West and the influence of growing up in an era when Westerns were the entertainment genre of choice. The soundtrack features fretless bass, probably the most expressive of my tools.
A short video presentation to shake up the usual format.
I always hoped that I would get a chance to photograph this amazing city in the snow. After a promising forecast on the evening news, I awoke to the sound of the local gang of crows and the magic of beautiful flakes coming down.
THE LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Two months spent out West, in search of some answers. An illustrated adventure with observations and commentary.
Paseo de la Cuma, Santa Fe, NM.
Is there a better way to celebrate a new chapter of life than spending some time at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site?
Philadelphia, PA.
An illustrated travelogue documenting the ups and downs of a ten day adventure driving around England.
Bayswater. London, UK.
An illustrated travelogue documenting another of my yearly pilgrimages to the sunny state of Arizona. This was the fifth year in a row and it never gets old.
Kristin True. Barrel Racer at the White Stallion Ranch.
Stanley Natchez / artist
Photographed in his gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Selected stock photography available at Gettyimages.com.
A BRIEF COMMERCIAL BREAK…
Check out the second album from Urban Blue. It was years in the making and was a true labor of love. Probably the band’s very best work yet. It’s eclectic, as expected, and contains something for listeners with varied tastes Suitable for children of all ages. Available wherever you purchase your music. Cover photo by you know who…
