“Music resonates with us, not just our minds but our beings, our intrinsic matter, our very souls. That is why music in any form... brings such emotion.”
- Maxim Reality, vocalist in The Prodigy

KIMBERLY CAIN is an author, intuitive guide, performing artist, and singer-songwriter from Texas. Her book "Heaven [Includes CD]" (2010) about sacred sexuality is available from HeavenTheNovel.com. Kimberly Cain is a graduate of the University of Texas, and is a certified Six-Sensory™ Practitioner by master intuitive healer and teacher, Sonia Choquette. Kimberly has opened shows for artists such as David Bowie and Sarah McLachlan, and has won songwriting awards from Billboard and Musician Magazines. She is a perpetual student of spiritual practice and its application to daily life. Kimberly is intrigued by the power of art to entertain, challenge, and transform. Her years as a professional singer, broadcast talent, writer, and producer have shaped her ability to synthesize the energies of the visible and unseen worlds into presentations of art and faith that stretch our perceived limits. Websites: www.KimberlyCain.com and www.HeavenTheNovel.com/Music
Interview: June 4th 2010 Austin, Texas, United States
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“Music heals us. Rhythm is our remedy - the foundation on which we build the temples of our bodies - the houses of Spirit in the material world. Music is as essential as the air we breathe - an integral Power.” - Kimberly Cain, author of "Heaven"

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JESSE CUTLER is an author, celebrity host, executive producer, and Grammy Award winning musician living in Winter Park, Florida. His album "Music of the Stars" (2001) is available from Gourmet Records, and his book "StarLust: The Price of Fame" (2008) is available from Morgan James Publishing, an autobiography that profiles Jesse Cutler's work with the who's who of twentieth century musical acts ranging from the Rolling Stones to The Beatles and Marvin Gaye. Jesse Cutler is best known for his work on GodSpell the musical, his hit single "Everybody Do The Duck" by The Young Executives, and also being the host of The Cutler Edge™: "the hip-side of television". Websites: www.JesseCutler.com, www.TheCutlerEdge.com, www.MusicoftheStars.com, and www.Esp-Music.net
Interview: February 28th 2010 Winter Park, Florida, United States
Photo: Jesse Cutler / JesseCutler.com

“Music has always been the background and foreground of relationships, love, friendships, mating, relating, dancing, and dining. I couldn't imagine a world without music. Could you?” - Jesse Cutler, author of "StarLust: The Price of Fame"

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BETHANY DILLON is a Christian singer-songwriter from Bellefontaine, Ohio. "The Beautiful Sessions [EP]" (2004), "Bethany Dillon (Self-Titled)" (2004), "Imagination" (2005), "Connect Sets [EP]" (2005), "Top Five Hits: Bethany Dillon [EP]" (2006), "Waking Up" (2007), "So Far: The Acoustic Sessions" (2008), "In Christ Alone: Modern Hymns Of Worship" (2008), and "Stop & Listen" (2009) are all available from Sparrow Records. Her self-titled debut album was the highest selling female solo debut album for 2004 and attracted Gospel Music Award nominations for both Female Vocalist and New Artist of the Year. Her song "Hero" features on the "Music Inspired By The Chronicles Of Narnia" (2005) available from Sparrow Records. Bethany Dillon has also toured with Steven Curtis Chapman, Sanctus Real, and is married to contemporary Christian recording artist Shane Barnard of Shane & Shane. MySpace: www.myspace.com/bethanydillonmusic and Website: www.bethanydillon.com
Interview: October 13th 2009 Bellefontaine, Ohio, United States
Interview arranged by Aaron Adelsberger, Manager, Be Free Inc.
Photo: Bethany Dillon / Be Free Inc.

“I'm constantly blown away by how music can create community, honesty, repentance, and hope where nothing else could break through.” - Bethany Dillon, singer-songwriter

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JUDAS PRIEST are a heavy metal band from Birmingham, England. "Rocka Rolla" (1974), and "Sad Wings Of Destiny" (1976) were both available from Gull Records, "Sin After Sin" (1977), "Stained Class" (1978), "Killing Machine" (1979), "British Steel" (1980), "Point Of Entry" (1981), "Screaming For Vengeance" (1982), "Defenders Of The Faith" (1984), "Turbo" (1986), "Ram It Down" (1988), and "Painkiller" (1990) were all available from Columbia Records, "Jugulator" (1997) was available from CMC International, "Demolition" (2001) was available from Atlantic Records, "Angel Of Retribution" (2005), and "Nostradamus [2CD]" (2008) are both available from Epic Records. K.K. Downing is one of the guitarists, songwriters, and co-founder of Judas Priest, and also features as guest guitarist and producer of Violent Storm's "Storm Warning" (2006) available from Gold Storm Records. Websites: www.judaspriest.com and www.kkdowning.net
Interview: July 22nd 2009 London, England, United Kingdom
Interview arranged by Jari Asell, Editor-In-Chief, K.K. Downing's Steel Mill
Photo: K.K. Downing / KKDowning.net

“Through music one can enjoy the amazing therapeutic benefits of being creative and artistic, and when one recognises these abilities the world becomes a different and better place for them.” - K.K. Downing, guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of Judas Priest

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THE HOOTERS are a rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. "Amore" (1983) was available from Antenna Records, "Nervous Night" (1985), "One Way Home" (1987), and "Zig Zag" (1989) were all available from Columbia Records, "Out Of Body" (1993), and "The Hooters Live" (1994) were both available from MCA Records, "Hooterization: A Retrospective" (1996) was available from Columbia Records, and "Time Stand Still" (2007) is available from Sony BMG. Eric Bazilian's "The Optimist" (2000) is available from Mousetrap Records, and "A Very Dull Boy" (2002) is available from Bad Candy Records. Eric Bazilian is a founding member of The Hooters, multi-instrumentalist, music producer, and singer-songwriter who has worked with Clay Aiken, Eric Andersen, Belinda Carlisle, Lauren Hart, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Mick Jagger, Cyndi Lauper, Ricky Martin, Willie Nelson, Taj Mahal, Patty Smyth, and The Band. Eric Bazilian has also co-written many popular songs, including Des'ree's "Supernatural" (1998) available from 550 Music, "Destination Anywhere" (1997) available from Polygram Records, Journey's "Arrival" (2000) available from Sony Music, Billie Myers' "Growing Pains" (1997) available from Universal Music, Joan Osborne's "Relish" (1995) available from Mercury Records, and Robbie Williams' "Old Before I Die" (1999) available from Capitol Records. MySpaces: www.myspace.com/thehooters and www.myspace.com/ericbazilian, and Websites: www.hootersmusic.com and www.ericbazilian.com
Interview: September 18th 2009 Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States
Photo: The Hooters / HootersMusic.com

“Sometimes I hear music that shakes me to my core, that makes me feel like I understand everything, if only for a moment.” - Eric Bazilian, vocalist and guitarist in The Hooters

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KRISHNA'S KIRTAN are a devotional chant group from San Diego, California. They have played at Raw Spirit Festival 2009 in Santa Barbara, and at Bhaktifest 2009 in Joshua Tree. The group's leader and primary vocalist Jason Rotman has also sung with world-renowned kirtan singers and chanters such as Vaiyasaki Das, Temple Bhajan Band, Wah, and Wynne Paris. Krishna's Kirtan are highly inspired by the message of bhakti yoga delivered by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Jason and Pia are also the Founders of We Love Superfoods, providing the finest selection of healthy and high-nutrient foods on the planet. MySpace: www.myspace.com/krishnaskirtan and Websites: www.krishnaskirtan.com and www.welovesuperfoods.com
Interview: October 16th 2009 San Diego, California, United States
Photo: Jason & Pia

“The spiritual significance of music for us is that singing kirtan is an expression of the pure love of the soul towards God.” - Jason & Pia, vocalists and percussionists in Krishna's Kirtan

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THE PRODIGY are an electronic music group from Braintree, Essex. "Experience" (1992), "Music For The Jilted Generation" (1994), "Voodoo People [EP]" (1995), "The Fat Of The Land" (1997), "The Dirtchamber Sessions Volume One" (1999), "Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned" (2004), and "Their Law: The Singles 1990–2005" (2005) are all available from XL Recordings, and "Invaders Must Die" (2009) is available from Take Me To The Hospital. The Prodigy's music has achieved immense popularity worldwide as a pioneering band of big beat electronic dance music, incorporating various styles ranging from breakbeat, hardcore, industrial, and rave to electronic rock and punk music. MySpace: www.myspace.com/theprodigy and Website: www.theprodigy.com
Interview: January 8th 2010 London, England, United Kingdom
Photo: The Prodigy / TheProdigy.com

“Music resonates with us, not just our minds but our beings, our intrinsic matter, our very souls. That is why music in any form... brings such emotion.” - Maxim Reality, vocalist in The Prodigy

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DEEPAK RAM is a composer and flutist from La Jolla, California. His albums "Ragas Bhupali and Kirwani" (1995), "Blessing" (2002), "Beauty In Diversity" (2003), "Samvad - Conversation" (2005), "Flute For Thought" (2006), "One Breath" (2007), "Steps" (2008), and "Searching For Satyam" (2009) are all available from Golden Horn Records. Deepak Ram's North Indian classical music is delightfully diverse showcasing his artistic versatility through innovative compositions with international collaborators. His evocative live performances combine his technical mastery with personal charm. Deepak Ram is also the senior disciple of world renowned bansuri maestro Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia. Website: www.deepakram.com
Interview: September 13th 2009 La Jolla, California, United States
Photo: Deepak Ram / Golden Horn Records

“Sometimes when I listen to a single phrase of Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia or John Coltrane, I cannot help but feel and hear the presence of GOD.” - Deepak Ram, composer and flutist

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ALEIX RIERA is an arranger, composer, performer, and pianist from Barcelona, Spain. His albums "Computers' Synthesystem I" (1999), "Computers' Synthesystem II" (1999), "Twilight Zone" (2003), JESDAT's "The City Lights" (2004), "Alicante Sessions" (2005), "Barcelona E-Sound" (2005), and "Paseos Intimos" (2009) were all independently released, "Exoniqe" (2003) is available from Lightnet Music, "Electronic Tour 1 [2CD]" (2004), and "Electronic Tour 2 [2CD]" (2006) are both available from Astropop Productions, "Parts Off - The Best of Everkindness" (2009) is available from Zzero Productions, "Into The Darkness" (2010) is available from Lost Frontier Productions, and "Electronic Tour 4 [2CD]" (2010) is available from Xethis Productions. Aleix Riera's instrumental music combines classical-electronica and new age arrangements with piano textures to create minimalist music with purpose. Aleix is also a former artist of Barcelona E-Sound, and continues working in several musical projects, including collaborations with the progressive rock band JESDAT, fusion music, piano scores, ballet soundtracks, and modern dance compositions. MySpace: www.myspace.com/aleixriera and Website: www.aleixriera.com
Interview: April 19th 2010 Barcelona, Spain
Photo: Aleix Riera / AleixRiera.com

“While our culture, society, and way of life tend to make us forget our own spiritual needs; music always creates a path to allow our soul to listen, to see, to feel, and to communicate.” - Aleix Riera, composer and pianist

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MATTHEW ZACHARY is a cancer survivor, concert pianist, and motivational speaker from Brooklyn, New York. He is an award-winning recording artist, composer, performer, and is also an accredited thought-leader in public health. Matthew Zachary is Founder and CEO of the I'm Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation, helping to reverse thirty years of disparity and create lasting change in how the public relates to cancer. Matthew has fifteen years of experience in advertising, marketing, information technology, and visual communications for print and web. He also serves as an advisor on the prestiguous Google Health Advisory Council, sharing his expertise in cause-branding, consumer healthcare, non-profit management, public relations, and social media. Websites: www.matthewzachary.com and www.i2y.com
Interview: July 8th 2009 Brooklyn, New York, United States
Photo: Matthew Zachary / I2Y.com

“Too often, when some of life's unavoidable insanity takes over and things get out of control, we turn to music to help make sense of the madness.” - Matthew Zachary, cancer survivor, concert pianist, and motivational speaker

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