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A Time of Gratitude - Seay Fall Newsletter

2010-11-15T18:50:51-05:00

I love this time of year with the leaves changing and the wind blowing through the trees... Fall brings a change of season and a sacred time for people all over the world: A time of thanks, community, prayers, hymns, togetherness and gift giving. What would this world be like without gratitude or Thanksgiving? I am incredibly thankful for the
gifts God has given me and the support from you: My friends, family and listeners. It’s a personal fulfillment this year with my song ‘All Around The World’ apart of World Peace Day and Mainly Piano’s announcement of “A Winter Blessing” as one of the best 30 releases of the decade in New Age Music. It continues to be a gift to share my music with you and I hope you will share it! This time of year gives a reason for all of us to come together: Communities,nations and the world to give thanks to God for the precious gift of life and his blessings.

Peace, Love, Hope and Happy Thanksgiving,
SEAY

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SEAY and Peace Day TV

2010-11-15T18:57:43-05:00

My song 'ALL AROUND THE WORLD" was apart of the opening ceremony for World Peace Day.
Check out the press release Below!

Nashville, TN (Top40 Charts/ Angelica Arts) - Nashville-based, award-winning recording artist Singer and Songwriter Seay and her inspiring global song for world peace "All Around The World" are featured in the 2010 Peace Day Global telecast airing September 17-21st culminating on World Peace Day Tuesday September 22, 2010.

PeaceDay.tv is one of the first to present a global simulcast airing events from around the globe celebrating the International Day of Peace & Sharing the Millennium Development Goals of sustainability for 2015.
PeaceDay.tv's annual event will be presenting sustainable solutions, entertainment, music, festivals, celebrities, and films culminating with Peace One Day's live concert from Paris on September 21, 2010.

"All Around the World", Seay's breathtaking and timely song celebrates those common ties that join us all as human beings."I wrote this song as an invocation, for peace and world unity. For the video, it made sense to present images that celebrated those things that joined all people and the world's cultures into one. We are all human beings first, before the labels of race, religion and color."

Seay's beautiful and evocative sound is drawing listeners from across the globe. Earlier this year, her current release "A Winter Blessing", was listed among the top 30 releases of the Decade by Michael Debbage and Mainly Piano.com. " As the world faces significant economic worries and a rather bleak future, Seay counters our fears by bringing her message of hope, love, peace and joy courtesy of the ever optimistic composition 'All Around The World.' The song encapsulates the spirit found on 'We Are The World' and 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' resulting in a song that will elevate and lift your spirits high.

Seay "All Around The World", (Single EP) is available for purchase at digital destinations Itunes, Rhapsody, and CdBaby. For more information contact Angelica Arts & Entertainment/ Tuscan Sun Music. Email : mgmt@angelica. org

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The power of the artist to shape and change the world

2010-11-15T18:53:12-05:00

Recently I have been contemplating the path of the artist - those individuals by whatever medium: Music, Dance, The Visual Arts, Movies, Theatre, Architecture, that by their very being and self expression can influence our lives. Art and culture shape us, move us, transport us to some place outside of ourselves, pull at our heartstrings and enrich our lives. Just look at Michaelangelo, Monet, VanGogh, The Beatles and Filmmakers like Spielberg, George Lucas and James Cameron with Avatar. The beauty of creativity and self-expression, creating something out of an idea or thought, creating art. Our culture does very little to support and respect the artist. What would the world be like without those individuals that have a unique and inventive point of view or style that transcends categories, I saw an interview with Michael Jackson recently quoting Michelangelo and it sums up the importance and gift of the Artist and Art: “I know the creator will go, but his work survives. That is why to escape death I attempt to bind my soul to my work." The artist’s work leaves a legacy and enriches the lives of others long after they’re gone. The famous painter Vincent Van Gogh never lived to sell a single painting, 150 years later after his passing,"Sunflowers" sold for 35 million dollars on the Christies auction block in London. I was there studying art at Sotheby's, watching that afternoon ... A few years ago I was invited to do an art show at The Nashville Jazz Workshop here in Nashville, a local Jazz School that features wonderful visual artists. I came up with the title "The Power of Sound: A look at Music's Pioneers". For several weeks, I spend time exploring The power of sound and music through some of music great pioneers - I spent a week watching the Ken Burns series on Jazz. In that time I grew to understand the power of truth and self expression to move and change the world. A very wise songwriter and mentor/friend of mine Harriet Schock once told me "It's the truth that touches people..", so when you think about Jazz Music, I sure she's right. Some of us express our truth with such ease, sharing our light with the world. For some of us, it takes great courage. One can only imagine being a black artist in the 30's and 40's - Louie Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole.. just to be themselves in spite of such prejudice. For most of us, we walk around with blinders on, afraid to show ourselves, afraid of what others might think, hiding our light....afraid of being judged...I'm one of those, still working on it everyday, attempting to peel back the layer of my self, and be ok with it all.. So here's to the artist, wherever you are, those unique inventive and pioneering souls who despite the odds, share their light with the world! As an artist and soul on my own journey of self discovery, and creativity, I thank you.

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SEAY - A WINTER BLESSING TOP 30 FOR THE DECADE IN NEW AGE WORLD MUSIC

2010-11-15T18:54:11-05:00

Seay's A Winter Blessing
Ranked Top 30 For The Decade by Mainly Piano in New Age World music!

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Seay's A Winter Blessing includes the inspirational song, "All Around The World", and features her alongside several renowned guest instrumentalists: Pat Thomi, Scott W. Hallgren, Geoff Stradling, Jerry Watts Jr., John Billings and Jules Delgado.Mainly Piano is the leading reviewer for New Age World and Contemporary Music. My thanks to Michael Debbage and Mainly Piano for their incredible kindness and support.

MICHAEL DEBBAGE -MAINLY PIANO
TOP THIRTY FOR A DECADE
(Listed alphabetically by artist)
David Arkenstone – Sketches From An American Journey (Paras Recordings)
David Arkenstone – Atlantis (Narada Records)
David Arkenstone – Myths & Legends (Gemini Sun Records)
Jonathan Butler – Jonathan (Rendezvous)
Paul Cardall – Miracles (Stone Angel Music)
Jesse Cook – Nomad (Narada Records)
Jesse Cook – Montreal (Narada Records)
Brian Crain – Spring Symphonies (BRC)
Gandalf – Sacred River (Real Music)
Ola Gjeilo – Stone Roses (2L48)
Mike Howe – Time Stands Still (Real Music)
William Joseph – Beyond (Reprise)
Peter Kater – Inner Works (Source Music)
Peter Kater & Dominic Miller – In A Dream (Point Of Light Records)
Kevin Kern – The Winding Path (Real Music)
David Lanz – Finding Paradise (Decca)
Mars Lasar – Yosemite Valley Of The Giants (Gemini Sun Records)
Johannes Linstead – Mistico (Earthscapemedia)
Omar – Free As A Bird (Real Music)
Omar – Secret Journey (Real Music)
Shaun Paul - Everlasting (Shaun Paul Productions)
Seay – A Winter Blessing (Tuscan Sun Music)
Secret Garden – Earth Songs (Decca)
George Skaroulis – Sanctuary (Evzone Music)
Ryan Stewart – Equanimity (Stone Angel Music)
Michael W. Smith – Freedom (Reunion)
2002 – Across An Ocean Of Dreams (Real Music)
2002 – A Word In The Wind (Gemini Sun Records)
Jim Wilson – A Place In My Heart (Willow Bay Music)
Yanni – Voices (Yanni-Wake

Tune in to Living Music Radio on November 24th

2010-11-15T18:54:39-05:00

Seay will be interviewd on by Janet and Narayan on Living Music Radio. Tune in!

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Tune in to Spirit Within Radio on June 4th

2010-11-15T18:54:51-05:00

For some time now fans have been listening to Seay on Spirit Within New Age Radio with selections from her debut CD, 1 Voice, and from her Christmas project, A Winter Blessing. Both CDs are simply amazing and keep you coming back for more. Now we are presenting you with a special glimpse into the stories behind the music of 1 Voice. I think you'll be delighted to know what Seay was thinking when the musical imaginations were stirring in her soul for this project.

Don't miss it!!! Be sure to tell your music lovers about this special event, too!

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We Made The Lifestyle Music Award Nominations!

2010-11-15T18:55:31-05:00

A Winter Blessing has been nominated as Best Seasonal/Holiday album in the LifeStyle Music Awards. How Exciting!

About A Winter Blessing

A gorgeous and inspiring seasonal companion to take you through the Fall and Winter months, Available Now and playing on Radio worldwide! Filled with Seay's signature vocals and glorius arrangements, "A Winter Blessing" features performances from renowned players and instrumentalists: Pat Thomi (Jean Luc Ponty, Gino Vanelli ), Jerry Watts Jr. (Herbie Hancock Sting, Peter Cetera),Geoff Stradling (Quincy Jones), Scott W. Hallgren (Elton John, Aaron Neville), John Billings (Wynonna, Donna Summer), Jules Delgado (Bob James) and mixed by veteran engineer Jeff Silverman (Rick Springfield, Barbara Streisand). A Glorius seasonal release and a perfect Holiday gift!

We hope you'll check out Seay's -A Winter Blessing: Songs For The Season!

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