The discovery of musical composition and the sudden abilities to perform with musical instruments after a serious head trauma has the world watching! Man Hits Head On Bottom Of Swim Pool, Wakes Up A Concert Pianist. www.propeller.com I Bumped My Head, Couldn’t Go To Bed, But Could Play Piano In The Morning. Heather Wallace/ORATO.COM In any case, Amato's music holds its own with or without the events which lead up to his recently released "Full Circle" album. Elements of the most diverse genres are pressurised in a romantic combustion engine. Tobias Fischer Head Injury Turns Man into Musical Prodigy! FOX TELEVISION Brain injury leads to incredible musical gift By Sarah Bultema The Reporter-Herald Derek Amato's musical experience is one that should be shared with the world! Derek's experience is one of very few documented cases in the world. My interview with Derek will continue to be one of my most memorable moments in my journalism career! Donny Reymous - Independent Journalist - Montreal, Canada
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Derek with Stanley Jordan Oct 29, New Orleans 10/11/2008 05:13 AM
We are very pleased to announce that Derek will be doing a special performance opening for Stanley Jordan at Tipitina's in New Orleans on October 29th! Derek has been a long time fan o... more
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This is Derek in the studio! 09/20/2008 05:16 PM
This piece"Rainman Beethoven" was sent to me last night as Derek finished rehearsal. The instrumental was recorded with Derek playing all piano parts, and acoustic guitar parts and was ... more
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Huge News Coming! 07/13/2008 03:26 PM
We are delighted to announce some wonderful news in the upcoming days! We hope you will keep in touch, as we plan on releasing the formal press release immediately upon getting confirmation! This is H... more
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KICKING AT THE TRUNK says
i just finished my two new tracks "coming down" and "tied" give a listen if you get some time... martin~ The Altruistic Messiah ~ a.k.a. ~ Ben Vandagriff says
I have a new tune on my page & it's called 'Jazzy Blue'This is the first time I've gotten to record within my brand spanking new ~ totally optimized Ashram / Asylum ~ & I must say with this updated digital recording facility & some new axes to grind ~ it is truly a luxury at it's finest ~ at least it is for me me me !!!!! So here it is ~ just a rhythm track I'd made over the last couple of days ~ in order to acclimate myself with all the new toys I now have at my disposal . . . I'll be writing lots of new lyrics as well as new music ~ as I explore all of these wonderful tools ~ & continue developing the multi-genre eclectic material that most of you recognize as something I would most likely (certainly) would be making anyways . . . I'm writing songs for both of my next projects ~ the follow-up to my debut CD now available on Moiko Records ~ it's a new concept album I've been (Ben) working on for over a year & a half ~ as well as the awesome new version of The Altruistic Messiah's latest touring band ~ a line up consisting of life long friends & a few of the most amazingly talented new individuals I have just recently had the honor to become associated with ! I am always wishing each & every one of you the very best ~ & this continues to be the primary focus of any & all communication between us as individuals ~ it is my belief that this concern is fundamental in the advancement of humanity ~ & that this is the reason we are alive ~ that this is what we are living for ~ as human nature must transcend into something greater than it ever has been (Ben) ~ as every single one of us collectively evolve into everything we are destined realize ~ & we must leave no man or woman behind ~ FUCK WAR ~ I know I go way of the beat & path often ~ but I love everyone !!!!!! Peace , Ben
~ The Altruistic Messiah ~ a.k.a. ~ Ben Vandagriff says
I can't figure out where you were trying to send me with all those links as none of them work . . . ...Derek Amato says
We are very pleased to announce that Derek will be doing a special performance opening for Stanley Jordan at Tipitina's in New Orleans on October 29th! Derek has been a long time fan of Stanley Jordan and Derek is excited to have the opportunity to meet one of his guitar heros!For more information on Stanley Jordan, please visit his website at www. stanleyjordan. com Venue Information: TIPITINA'S - 501 NAPOLEON AVE - NEW ORLEANS 504.895.TIPS - WWW. TIPITINAS. COM BOX OFFICE 10AM - 5PM WEEKDAYS
dale brown says
keep on rockin great music visit me thanks dale~ The Altruistic Messiah ~ a.k.a. ~ Ben Vandagriff says
Music is Living in Motion !By conceptual design I've successfully incorporated an obscure semi-random artificially intelligent element of transitional potential throughout every applicable aspect of my artistic creativity. I am providing this optimal psychological communication, & therefore developing an ideal situational environment that will facilitate the sustained future transformational possibilities in relation to all of my musical compositions. This is truly a new revelation! I do this in order to allow the music to forever move forward , to refresh, to remain in transition, in perpetual motion, to organically grow, to become something that's always different from what it just was, to evolve beyond what it is now & to constantly change into what it eventually inevitably might someday become. I am bringing the music to life !!!!! http://www.cdfreedom.com/artists/thealtruisticmessiahbenvandagriff/catalog/theceoofrockroll.1/
~ The Altruistic Messiah ~ a.k.a. ~ Ben Vandagriff says
I love Derek Amato ~ great music & a very cool cat indeed !!!!!Talons of Spring says
IF YOU HAPPEN TO...............COME ACROSS TOS'S COMFORT DRAG MUSIC VIDEO IN THE SPIN HOT PURSUIT CONTEST THEN PLEASE DO US A KARMIC FAVOR AND VOTE FOR TOS!!!Thank you and have a creative weekend, Andrei TALONS OF SPRING http://www.myspace.com/talonsofspring
~ The Altruistic Messiah ~ a.k.a. ~ Ben Vandagriff says
Even a B I G label Like Sony/Epic/Original Signal cannot slow down or ever stop the R E A L juggernaut that is about to be unleashed upon the music industry ~ as the release party of my debut CD on Moiko Records ~" The CEO of Rock & Roll " is almost upon us ~ Most likely to be held at the world famous ~ Rainbow Bar & Grill in the center of the Sunset Strip in Hollywood , California on November 1st ~ All Saints Day ~ & each & every one of you are invited to attend !!!!! (Details to be announced soon !!!!!!) Hard Copies of the CD will be available as well as Digital albums !
~ The Altruistic Messiah ~ a.k.a. ~ Ben Vandagriff says
Best of luck & continued success my friend ~ always great to hear you are enjoying what you are doing !Marysol is a monkey for my banana & Kate is very jealous . . . .....