Something beautiful…
24 Mar 2010 Leave a Comment
in Let's Talk... Tags: coming soon, easy listening, inspiration, musical project, new music, nuwrayn, unreleased album, yanni
Digging back I remember making this post.
It’s really hard sometimes. When reality hits you like a ton of bricks, and there’s really nothing you can do about it. Well, that is, unless you get up and do something about it.
I’ve had people assume the worst things about me because I choose to believe, to influence, and experience life differently than your average six-pack-joe.
The message is in the music. And why this style of music? Because it’s so elaborate, there’s so many different ways you can relate. And you’ve heard what I’ve got so far. I’ll tell you that I’ve gotten nothing but inspiring feedback (for example). I certainly don’t expect it; the simple fact that people can listen to my music and enjoy it means they recognize the message behind it, and it helps me to appreciate that and forge on. And on. And on.
I am currently nearing completion of another exquisite collection of material that I cannot wait to spring upon the world. As I finish each track I can feel it brimming with anticipation of how you guys are going to accept it. Trust me when I tell you, it’s an honor, an exhilaration worth feeling through all the hurt, be it physical or emotional, that an artist makes when composing such music.
In the end, I expect nothing from the world in return for this. If I stand to benefit from what I do, I am grateful. I am just another piece of the puzzle with a story to tell. To make my mark in the world, to let my story be heard, to let it be known that all this is a result of a catalyst: an event that propelled me to do what I do. To shed any and all stereotypes, labels and derision (Lord knows how many I’ve endured), and use sadness, pain, longing, and turn it into something beautiful.
Thank you all for even lending me your ear-time; again, the way I see it, it’s an honor worthy of the trade. I promise you that the music you are about to hear soon will hopefully help to affect change your life; mine too. And, without words, it will help you to understand a little more about the story I’m telling; a quite common one in life, yet one I feel is so profound (in my case), and different, that words will never describe.
Stay tuned.
Trucking on…
08 Feb 2010 5 Comments
in Let's Talk... Tags: motif xs 8, new track, nuwrayn, twitter, upcoming album, videos, yanni
Just wrapped up track 11 for the new album. Hard work, hard work, but this will definitely pay off.
Due to some personal hardships, a lot of things got slowed down. I’m hoping that they will taper so that I can continue my career.
This new album is much edgier. Creative-wise, skill-wise, technological wise, I feel that this has been a wonderful learning process. I promise, you will enjoy this one. It’s slated to hopefully be released in March this year. I can’t make any promises, but that’s what I’ve got scheduled.
Yanni likes the videos I made covering his songs years ago. I’m glad he enjoys it. I’ve been talking to him via Twitter; he’s gracious enough to answer my tweets.
Anyhow, it’s late. We got SNOWED IN with that blizzard. And more is supposed to come! :-0
Ok, off to sleep! Thanks for reading, and stay tuned for lots more to come!
Blast from the past
24 Sep 2009 Leave a Comment
in Let's Talk... Tags: nuwrayn performances, to take to hold, until the last moment, within attraction, yanni
Here are a few videos of my performances back in the day. Man, I really need a new video camera so I can post up some new videos of current performances.
My brother and I performing “Within Attraction”, by Yanni.
Me performing “Until the Last Moment” by Yanni, at Georgetown Mall in Washington, D.C.
Me performing “To Take, To Hold” by Yanni.
active soon
08 Sep 2009 2 Comments
in Let's Talk... Tags: album title, motif xs, music experimentation, musical project, new drum sounds, new music, nuwrayn, yamaha, yanni
As this month comes to a close, I find myself thinking more and more of how my next album is going to shape up. The ideas come so fast and overflow so easily; I find it hard to contain myself, but I have to…

So quiet, so very quiet now
This is going to be a great upcoming musical project. Yamaha just released lots of updates for the Motif XS, which will only help me in my endeavor. Some of the things that they released, such as new drum sounds, only serve to provide the basis for my musical experimentation.
In the meantime, I have narrowed down to 2 names for my current album’s title. Also, working on getting the thing copyrighted so I can release it to the world.
Good things to come, really good. At the expense of my feelings, so be it. Stay tuned. A rollercoaster wave of music is coming soon!!!
Music as a language…
07 Aug 2009 Leave a Comment
in Let's Talk... Tags: motif, motif xs, music, nuwrayn, yamaha, yanni

In the studio
I’ve always thought of music as a language. A way for us to communicate. Sometimes, I call it the “universal language”. Right?
Well, I am new to making music professionally. My weapon of choice? The Yamaha Motif XS. All my new music is created, arranged, composed, and mastered on this wonderful piece of equipment.
My main influence? Yanni. Back when he was doing “real” (non-vocal) style music. I love his instrumentals; always have, always will. The new stuff? Not so much.
Growing up in the 80s, I have all the influences of the big artists at that time: MJ (RIP), Journey (back when they had Steve Perry), Toto, you name it. I like to dip into an eclectic nostalgia time to time and get some inspiration.
Well enough talk for now. Hang tight with me while I find a way to upload my music to this thing…


