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From the Hot Fudge Show to Casablanca Records
During the 1970s I met singer/songwriter Larry Santos on The Hot Fudge Show, sharing our individual compositions. Santos had written “Candy Girl” for the Four Seasons, and appeared on television shows such as American Bandstand with Dick Clark. Larry and I collaborated on various commercial spots...
Where Would We Be Without Our Furry Best Friends
Thank you for sending in all the great pictures and videos of your pets! Enjoy this little montage set to the song “L.O.V.E.” sung by Kenny Watson and Nancy Ingles!Don’t forget to check out our playlist of original music exclusively on Disco.ac!We look forward to sharing updates with you in the...
Calling All Pet Lovers – Show Off Your Furry Best Friend
Do you have a best friend? If you’ve got a furry pal and want a chance at being included in our next video, send a picture and the name of your best bud to dan@yessian.com and we’ll be happy to post it. Here we have Kenny Watson and Nancy Ingles singing an old tune we took out of the mothballs,...
The Story of a Violinist Who Survived Auschwitz
I’m honored to have been asked to appear at the Zekelman Holocaust Center this January 9th to introduce the documentary film, “Symphony Of The Holocaust”. Join me and learn about Shony Alex Braun, a musician who survived Auschwitz because of his violin prowess. Click here to reserve your seats...
A Year in Review and a Toast to 2025
Hello everybody. Happy new year to you! 2024 sure was a year for the books, wasn’t it? So let’s seal it with a cheers and take a look back at the last 12 months. Check out this montage of our madness from this past year! Stay tuned in 2025 for some really special content and upcoming events....
Buried Truths and Timeless Lessons
We like to think that we are evolved, that humans are civilized beyond our animal instincts. We often look at history and think, “That was then.” But what’s really changed? Do we really learn from the events of our past as we build the future? Does time reveal the truth, or does truth get buried...
From News Desk to New Horizons – Devin Scillian’s Next Chapter
Detroit’s WDIV has been home to journalist Devin Scillian since 1996, with the retirement of Mort Crim. Now in the end of 2024 we bid goodbye to Devin from broadcast and usher in his next era. Devin has had an extraordinary career, from reporting, to writing and performing music, and authoring...
TedED’s ‘Ugly History’ Project
Those of you who know me are well aware of my fondness for educational programming. In the past, I had written music for shows like Sesame Street and The Electric Company…among others. Our collaboration with TedED has garnered the interest of thousands of viewers, providing a new lesson in...
Michigan Has a Rich Tradition Centered Around Thanksgiving
1924 marked the inaugural Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit, kicking off a yearly extravaganza filled with floats, characters in costume, and of course….music! I was first tapped by The Parade Company in 1992 and they asked me to write an original song for the opening ceremony. I contacted singers...
A Collaboration Between An Armenian Trilogy and TED Talk
I’m excited to finally reveal something that has been in the works for a while now. This past summer I was asked to collaborate with the TED organization, of TED Talk fame. Their subsidiary TEDEd produces fantastic short films centered primarily around educational subjects. Many of you who follow...
Rose & Watson’s Rendition of “Not While I’m Around”
We’re back today and excited to present our full rendition of “Not While I’m Around” featuring vocalists Maurissa Rose and Kenny Watson. This special arrangement was put together with the help of Ohad Wilner, Kurt Schreitmueller, Sonia Lee, and of course yours truly. This is one of my favorite...
A Front-Row Seat With Maurissa Rose and Kenny Watson
I’ve always loved musicals, but when I had an opportunity to record two of my favorite vocalists in Maurissa Rose and Kenny Watson I was gushing at the fact that I was in the middle of a production with both of them. Nothing could have been better for me at that moment in time. To be a part of a...
Doctor, Singer, YouTube Star – Interview with Dr Justin Noroyan
We’re back today with our full length interview with Dr Justin Noroyan. A physician of internal medicine, he’s also a talented singer with a prolific YouTube channel. I’m asking the questions…because I want to understand how this works. How can one have enough hours in the day, between the medical...
Sneak Peek at my Interview With Dr Justin Noroyan
I’ve done interviews in the past that I wouldn’t call “alarming,” but here’s an exception. When someone is as talented as this guy, it’s kind of crazy to think of his occupation. How can you be a fabulous singer and simultaneously practice medicine? How many hours are there in a day? Here’s a...
We’re Back With a Fresh Playlist of Music
Hello everybody, We’re back today with a fresh playlist of music from our collection. What keeps us musically alive? Without all those whom have surrounded me, I would be nothing. When you listen you’ll find such a wide range of talent, which I find so humbling. Enjoy Volume 3, exclusive on Disco....
Two Part Program Featuring the Music of Burt Bacharach
If you missed our recent two-part program featuring the music of Burt Bacharach, we’ve got a real treat for you. I invited musicians Kenny Watson and Chuck Shermetaro to my home for an evening filled with some of my favorite songs, written by my favorite pop songwriting team. We’re also featuring...