Music........

Music has always been a huge part of my life.  I have been playing since I'm 5, not being able to run and play, I played the piano.  I suppose maybe there was a reason I grew up as a handicapped child.  Imagine that!  I might never have played otherwise.........who knows?

During the time I was caring for my mom (Sadie) the music had left me.  I was still gigging, but not writing or playing music for my own enjoyment.
I was just empty inside and my one outlet was void!

In turning my life around, I also rediscovered the Muse!  Ah, the illusive Muse, and she graced me with 12 songs.  I would sit at the piano and think of her and my hands would just start playing, and before I knew it, a complete song had come out.  I was elated and then as if like having twins, another song started pouring from my finger tips, as if I were possessed.  I have never experienced anything like it in my life.  so from not having written anything in 15 years, I now have 12 really good, in my opinion, songs.  Enough for a new album, something that was way overdue in my life.  The Universe was right, I made the first move, with a little Divine intervention, and the Universe Blessed me.

I started producing tracks for 2 of the songs, "Return of the Muse" and "Not Just Another Pretty Face"  My dear old friend George Naha, did some beautiful guitar parts, Jeff Ganz played bass, a master as always, and On Pretty Face, Terry Brock sang the vocal.  A very special voice indeed!  And of course me on keys.  I'm glad these guys let me play with them.  I sat back and listened to the tracks and was blown away.  A feeling of peace came over me and I felt more whole than I have in a long time.  I forgot how much fun it was to hear your song come to life as the instruments are added and the music in your head fills the room.  I am still having trouble finding words to describe my feelings about it.  It was a profound moment and I am still floating on the experience.  I am overwhelmed with anticipation about recording the rest of these songs and producing my new album.  Marty's come home!  And lookin' none too shabby!

Blessings to you all,
Marty