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Zach Sobiech touched many lives, Rest in Peace

May 23, 2013

Zach Sobiech May 22, 2013 I just received the news that the talented musician and wonderful soul, Zach Sobiech that I interviewed last December has passed away on May 20th. We all knew that Zach had just a few months to live since we spoke with him back then but it just breaks my heart. His positive outlook on life and death, truly touched me and I believe every person that he was in contact with was also touched by his fighting spirit and his pure love for all. He will be truly missed but never forgotten. His advice and words will live on and we can all learn from this brave young man. Here is a video documentary that SoulPancake made about Zach and his Last Days. Here is the video of the Celebrities Clouds video: Lastly, here is our tribute video to Zach Sobiech, we used his Go To Song for it, “Who Needs Air” by The Classic Crime. I have also included our original interview with him. Please watch the video [Read More]

Marie-Claire Berreen is a majestic beauty wrapped in music

February 12, 2013

Majestic Beauty Wrapped in Music I have a wonderful treat for your ears. It is the majestic beauty wrapped in music by Marie-Claire Berreen. When you think of some of the best female vocalists like Barbra Streisand, Sarah McLaughlin, Tori Amos, and Leigh Nash, you think of powerful voices that can reach within you and touch you with warmth. That is what I feel when I listen to the classical folk music by Marie-Claire Berreen. Marie-Claire’s voice is like sunshine brightening the sky. you can’t help but feel the warmth from her words and they leave you feeling sun kissed. She has a wonderful CD of her beautiful music titled, “Box and a Ribbon” that will take over all of your senses. The first song is “Honeypie” and literally is the perfect way to start off the CD. You are warm and open and feel her welcoming embrace. It is like that long lost friend coming to greet you again and feeling like you never left their side. You are treated to so many wonderful [Read More]

Zach Sobiech and his gift of music with "Clouds"

December 18, 2012

Zach Sobiech Here at Music Junkie Press, we have always been firm believers that Music is the healer of the soul, mender of broken hearts, rainbow in the storm and a true friend. I even have the motto, “Know Music = Know Life, No Music = No Life” on my cards and as my personal way of life. Some other well known quotes about music, some old and some new: “Without music, life would be a mistake.” ― Friedrich Nietzsche “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” ― Bob Marley “People haven’t always been there for me but music always has.” ― Taylor Swift “Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.” ― Maya Angelou “Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.” ― Victor Hugo Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy. – Ludwig van Beethoven Music is the shorthand of emotion. – Leo Tolstoy Also one of my main questions when I interview musicians has always [Read More]

Kenneth J. Nash’s touching personal journey through music

December 6, 2012

Kenneth J. Nash For anyone who has turned to music to comfort themselves, silence a fear, escape from the pain or just to feed their soul, Kenneth J. Nash delivers the best medicine. Kenneth is no stranger to the music scene and has written and released several LPs over the past few years. He is an English singer songwriter that has captured my attention with his beautiful words and soul touching songs. Kenneth is working on a new LP that shares his journey through depression, loneliness, vengeful feelings and provides a message of hope to everyone that they too can get through these times. His smooth voice is like a warm embrace that keeps you safe from harm. His music literally takes me back in time to when I might come home from school with a bruised knee or a broken heart and I would run into my father’s arms and just feel all my troubles melt away. That is what I feel when I listen to Kenneth; safety, peace and just pure bliss. His [Read More]

Time to Hold On and take a listen to Shaun Grant

August 28, 2012

There is a new acoustic wonder that I would like to introduce you to. Shaun Grant is a talented singer/songwriter from Newcastle UK. Sometimes after playing in bands you decide when is the right time to travel that different path and do at alone and present your solo material to the world. Well that time is now for Shaun and we welcome his refreshing and soul touching sound. Shaun has a charming voice and with his easy listening and romantic lyrics will have you singing along in no time. His music is melodic and lyric driven which invites the listener and captivates them with his catchy verses. If you like Oasis or Ed Sheeran and romance of David Gray, you will be immediately drawn into Shaun’s music. You can currently hear two of Shaun’s song on soundcloud at www.soundcloud.com/shaun-grant-acoustic and I think you will really enjoy them. I especially love the violin on his song, “Make You Mine” it completes the song. I look forward to hearing more from Shaun Grant and hope you join me in [Read More]