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Absent For Awhile - @the-ken-myers-project

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:50:51 -0400

Sorry i haven't been around here lately. The site looks really good. I have just been appointed a channel director at a very popular web radio broadcast, so I will be very busy beyond what I already have to do. the name of the broadcast is Relaxing Excursions, a mix of modern classical, new age ambient and selected other works which make for a unique blend of relaxing music for my listeners.

I'll be releasing new music (for those who are interested) in the next coming months, one of which will be jazz flavored R&B. I will post here when it drops.

Heartfelt and Emotional. - @the-ken-myers-project

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 00:01:46 -0500

This year is about to end and with that I look back on the months of 2010 as being some of the saddest of my life. 2010 is the year I lost my father, whose wisdom and warm kindness helped me throughout life and especially during my own ordeal with life threatening cancer.

We all deal with loss in different ways, as many of us have lost loved ones.After saying our last goodbyes we go on about our routines, because life goes on. It is hard, but life goes on.

My Dad absolutely loved my music compositions. It is something he always wanted to do himself, so I composed with him always in mind.i always looked to him for approval of some of my works, like the popular tracks "Eastern Promise", and "Another Day". You could tell when he really liked a piece because he would be playing it in his room Saturday mornings when he arose and straightened things up. He especially admired many of my string arrangements (like "Another Day", which some have called hauntingly beautiful). If he wasn't moved by a piece then he simply did not play it. If he was moved, then he would mention that particular track on occasions more so then the others. it was a good way for me to gauge some of my works ,because his opinion was very important to me.

So for a few months this year I didn't compose anything. I had no inspiration. Then I came across some works that I started and never finished, or works that simply weren't clicking with me. Well, I decided to re-work some of the pieces, and finish the ones that I thought deserved to be finished. The compilation of neo classical and ambient new age pieces that make up the upcoming Jan. 2011 release "Solemn", reflect the type of music that my father loved to hear me compose, in the style that many listeners online have embraced as well.

"Solemn" comes on the heels of December release "Memories Of You", also dedicated to the memory of Dad. Both albums contain music that (just like classical music) never grow old, or run out of 'style'. They don't follow trends, because I don't. I write and compose in any style of music ,which is why I'll be releasing a jazz oriented R&B CD sometime in 2011 ,( the tracks are already composed) because I can.

I inherited ny father's love and understanding of all types of music, from classical to swing, new age to soul. I feel that a composer can express more of himself that way, through different channels, and without certain boundaries.

So if you're so inclined, do watch out for "Solemn" by The Ken Myers Project in 2011, for some really heartfelt works. Check out "Memories Of You" now available at iTunes and the rest ( Including full streaming at Myspace) as it's companion album. You would be in for a really laid back time.

Ken Myers Project to produce Soul/Smooth Jazz album - @the-ken-myers-project

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 11:50:21 -0400

Ken Myers, the ambient/film music composer from Ohio has set his sights on an upcoming release of his smooth jazz/soul/R&B compositions which have been sitting around collecting dust.

As part of his music for film series, this collection of work features some reggae and World music elements, and jazz piano improvisations inside highly original song structures.

Projecting a late December, early January release date, The Ken Myers Project new release is as of yet still untitled.

Basics How To Save When Releasing Music Online - @the-ken-myers-project

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:01:23 -0400

Hi all! Do check out my article on common sense saving while producing,promoting,and packaging music online. It is a brief, basic summary of sorts that may be helpful to you based on my observations in the five years that I have been promoting music online.

http://www.bukisa.com/people/ken_myers

New CD by The Ken Myers Project - @the-ken-myers-project

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:54:17 -0500

The new CD release “Memories Of You” by the Ken Myers Project is available now at CDBaby.com, and will hit digital download sites like iTunes and Amazon soon.

Ken Myers' compilation of ambient new age and neo classical pieces serves as a companion CD to next month's neo classical release "Solemn", which includes a remastered version of his popular "Another Day" track. Both CD's are a continuation of his 'music for film' series of compilations.

From the opening track of 'World Traveler' (Memories Of You) takes you on a melodic sonic adventure, great for surfing the web or just plain relaxation.

Wrapping Up New Ambient New Age Album Due In Dec. - @the-ken-myers-project

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 09:39:06 -0400

Hi all!

I have just finished mastering tracks for a new compilation of ambient new age music, which will drop ahead of my R&B album (which is slated for early next year). This new collection is entitled 'Memories Of You' and was put together to honor my biggest fan and confidante, my late father. As many of my siblings were eager for me to put together something to honor him, it took me awhile to create tracks that I know would have pleased him immensely.

I decided to go back to CDBaby for distribution (after trying some other distributors for my last two releases). They are simply the best in my opinion, even if they are owned by Discmakers now. I much rather enjoyed working with Derek Sivers' business model instead of some corporate entity. Some of the folks who purchased my CD's there would prefer CD's as opposed to mp3's, so there will be a limited edition of them available.

This is a pretty long winded blog but what the hey. I also wanted to say that I truly enjoy Mixposure, and the vast amount of talent here.