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We’re Well Into 2024 and Looking Toward the Future
We’re well into 2024 and looking toward the future. We’ve got lots planned for this year: New music, videos, interviews...Possible live streams? Q&A’s? Possible in-person events? Leave us a comment and let us know your favorites from this past year! Watch our 2023 In Review Playlist here. As...
A Fresh Twist on Khachaturian’s Sabre Dance
With all due respect to one of my favorite Armenian composers, Aram Khachaturian… we decided to rearrange his famous “Sabre Dance”. While it may be unorthodox, I hope it doesn’t cause any offense to the genius behind the music. Our only objective was the spirit of fun, with the presumption that Mr...
Exciting Update: Streamlined Channels for Easier Navigation
I’m kind of a lame-brain when it comes to organizational skills. When I look at my Youtube channel I’m often confused at all the content that I put out for you. So here’s my attempt at sorting all the videos we’ve produced over the years. Now…I hope it’s easier for you find what it is that you’re...
These Armenian Musicians Have Made Their Mark on Music History
How much do you know about these cats? These three Armenian musicians have made their mark on music history. From Symphonies, to Hard Rock, and Modern Jazz… Aram Khachaturian, Derek Sherinian, and Tigran Hamasyan will surprise you if you’re not familiar with their artistry. Take a look at this...
Our Story of ‘When You Wish Upon A Star
2024 is upon us…2023 is now just another year in the books. Where have we been, and where are we going? Can we find a way to put aside our differences and come together with love and acceptance? Herbie Russ, Susan Calloway, Sonia Lee, Bill Wandel, Ohad Wilner and I reflect upon the making of “When...
Rediscovering a Holiday Gem: ‘Bless This Christmas’ Revisited
During this Christmas season I decided it was time to dust off an old song I had written some 20 years ago. It's titled, "Bless This Christmas". I co-wrote this one with Danny Beckerman, an Australian composer who resided at Yessian Music for a couple of years. Our vocalist, "D Train" Williams...
Dynamo Joe: The Hero and the Cost of Glory in American Football
I’ve never been a sports guy- especially football - but I felt compelled to write this little ditty. A crowd stands up every time a man is beat to the ground. A mountain of people pile on top of him with the intent to crush his body. The man gets carried off and the crowds cheer. Will the man ever...
Maurissa Rose Explores Prayer and Purpose in a Complex World
Maurissa Rose Explores Prayer and Purpose in a Complex World Are we ever in control? Our circumstances, our problems, and the complex nature of humanity. Do you believe that any bantering we do amongst ourselves is going to solve the complexity of our world? If your answer is yes, I’d like to know...
A New Interpretation of ‘I Say A Little Prayer’
“I Say A Little Prayer For You” has always been one of my favorite Burt Bacharach and Hal David songs. Originally sung by Dionne Warwick, the song was covered by everyone from Aretha Franklin to Pharrell Williams, hitting the top ten charts worldwide. While I hold Bacharach’s arrangements in the...
Exploring Armenian Excellence and Their Inspiring Journeys
You may have already seen our video titled “Famous Armenians” wherein we share a number of prominent people who’ve made an impact in their respective fields. Arts, sciences, music, theater, medicine, etc. In this second installment we’re taking a deeper dive into three notables whom we found...
Beyond the Shadows: The Journey of ‘An Armenian Trilogy’
I would encourage you to spend some time reviewing my take in this documentary titled “An Armenian Trilogy” to understand the plight of a little known country and its people. There are ramifications to the oppression of the innocent, as many of us are currently witnessing in the Middle East. Are...
Gary Graff’s Riveting Take on Alice Cooper’s Legacy
In our exclusive full interview, we explore the remarkable career of music journalist and author Gary Graff, whose latest literary achievement, "Alice Cooper at 75," has taken the music world by storm. With a storied history in journalism, Graff has interviewed and chronicled the most iconic...
Celebrating Gary Graff’s Influence in Music Journalism
Gary Graff, a seasoned journalist with a career spanning decades, is a prominent figure in music and entertainment reporting. Known for his insightful commentary and comprehensive coverage, he has contributed to influential publications such as Billboard, Rolling Stone, the Cleveland Plain Dealer...
50 Years in Music, Yet One Jingle Stands Out!
After being in the music business for 50+ years, and having written scads of commercial music for local, regional, and national ads… The one thing that seems to follow me during my time in this crazy business is a jingle I wrote for Dittrich Furs, some 40 years ago. It seems to go on and on. I’ve...
Making Of “Who Moved Mount Ararat?”
We invite you for a quick look into the making of our story, “Who Moved My Mountain.” Click to watch It’s a playful take on an old Bible story, but set in 2023. Noah awakens to find that the world is not as he remembers. It’s a musical about love, loss, and delicious lunacy. Click to watch the...
Who Moved Mount Ararat?
According to Genesis 7:15 Noah’s Ark was supposed to have landed on the Mountain of Ararat after the flood waters receded. For thousands of years, the mountain was located within the boundaries of historic Armenia. But, during World War 1 a treaty was signed which moved the borderlines between...