FREEDOM TO SHARE: ccMixter Answers ASCAP - August 4, 2010
A couple of weeks ago, I shared a predicament I'm facing with some of you. I've been a member of ASCAP since 1995 - I joined when I was recording my first album 'I Should Be Flying' in Nashville. Last October, our little company of artists celebrated as we took over operations of collaborative music site ccMixter. ASCAP is attacking ccMixter saying "we're undermining copyright and artists livelihoods." Those of you who know me well know this is totally the opposite of the truth!
Today, ccMixter announced the Freedom To Share Remix Event in response to ASCAP. I hope this project, and the music bound to be created through the process, has a positive, educational impact on my friends at ASCAP -- that are clearly speaking untruths from a place of ignorance.
I'm encouraging my friends, fans and family to participate. Write a poem or song about artistic expression, the collaborative process, freedom, inclusion, evolution -- and record it and upload it for the project. If you don't have the ability to record your poem yourself, share it with me under Creatieve Commons non-commerical license -- and I just may record for you! You will see yourself that collaborating doesn't diminish your copyright, but rather, increases partnership.
Peace.
Valhalla digital-LP Now Available to Purple Room in Emily's Listening Lounge - February 23, 2010
Finally - the digital-LP for Valhalla is done! It's only taken me a year (but what a crazy year - sorry for the delay Alex!)......
Anyone can listen and preview for free so enjoy! If you want to download, join my Listening Lounge (Purple Room - it's dark with hot purple black lights in there-haha!).
The recording of each song on the album created such great memories for me. Like Fire of Lonely at DrumRoll Studios where John Jones recorded us all live (we added Clay's flute later). And recording Ralf's drums with Sean at Juscat.
If you join the Purple Room, you'll the download for all of my digital-LPs (11 albums). I know it might seem expensive at $69 bucks, but you get at least $110 worth of music and merch, and receive an Executive Producer Credit on 'One or Ten' CD (environmentally friendly CDs made from potato of course!) set for summer release.
Thank you for your continued support and for listening!
Here's a kiss for your love!
Peace....
Fresh Musical Message of Goodwill in 'Peace of Winter' Holiday Album - December 7, 2009
Happy Holidays! I'm so happy about my new Peace of Winter album!
Peace of Winter was created by Snowflake (me) and some of my favorite international musicians: Loveshadow (UK), ditto ditto (France), @nop (Japan), RadioZero (Dominican Republic), SackJo22 (Los Angeles), and many more.
Would you like to enjoy music that sends peace straight to your Soul? And also send a message of goodwill this holiday season with a gift to the Dalai Lama Foundation? Join Snowflake's Listening Lounge for only $5 and do just that!
Peace of Winter digital-LP
Joining Snowflake's Listening Lounge gives you the full Peace of Winter digital-LP (CD-quality download, artbook) and other neat treats. You can buy Peace of Winter at iTunes too!
Creating this album has moved me - musically and personally. I feel closely connected to each of the musicians and artists that contributed their creation of goodwill in spirit of the season. I hope you feel that connection while you listen to the magical music and look at the beautiful art.
You can read the official press release here.
Thank you for supporting me and my music. This journey has been filled with turns and surprises, but at every turn, you've been there cheering me on.
Peace,
~Emily
(the artist also known as Snowflake!)