Steve August Discography of CDs

Steve August music CDs This CD started out with experiments in playing the piano with a radical different approach than accustomed to. It involved practicing with abandon, love, passion, trust, and practicing total release and acceptance of what was played. After the pieces were played I wondered how they would sound on playback. I really enjoyed the level of creativeness, implication, surprise and freedom that the pieces had in them. When I first started playing like this I thought "wow !"...what would happen to your playing if you practiced like this often? I wanted that this type of freedom in my regular style. I conjecture that it was already present only I didn't let it out, you must be mentally there first. To some degree it was like trying ...

Steve August discography Steve August, is an eclectic pianist with strengths in both the Jazz and Classical idioms. He is a composer and arranger and author lives in beautiful Northern Michigan and has performed in the area for over 20 years in clubs, resorts and ...

Steve August songs The sounds and textures on "Mystic Splendor" are original compositions that were spontaneously improvised. They evolved from experiments with technology as well as the creative process itself, allowing and trusting it to work creating this music. It is with delight that this creative music is offered for your listening pleasure. Steve August, is an eclectic pianist with considerable strengths in both the Jazz and Classical idioms. He is a composer and arranger and author lives in beautiful ...

Steve August CD discography The Buddha said that we are never separated from enlightenment. Even at the times we feel most stuck, we are never alienated from the awakened state. This is a revolutionary assertion. Even ordinary people like us with hang-ups and confusion have this mind of enlightenment called bodhichitta. An analogy for bodhichitta is the rawness of a broken heart. This is our link with all those who have ever loved. This genuine heart of sadness can teach us ...

Steve August albums Recording information: Little Big Band, Camp Meeker, CA. Personnel: Steve August (vocals, guitar); Buzz Brooks (vocals, piano); Reed Fromer, Cynthia Yuen, Carrie Smith (vocals); Matt Fish (cello); Mark Growden (tin whistle); Kristen Strom (clarinet); Jon Birdsong (cornet, alto horn, baritone horn); David Hopkins (piano); John Lester (acoustic bass, background vocals); Phil Hawkins (drums, tambourine, percussion); Bill Crabtree (sound effects). Audio Mixers: Steve August; John Lester.