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| George for some time, but once we got acquainted and I learned
more about him, this seemed like a great time to finally do it.George Skaroulis was born and raised in Clearwater, Florida and
is one of five children.His upcoming CD will be his ninth, and he has been included
on at least six compilations albums as well.Are there any other musicians in your family?When did you start playing the piano?As time went on, I started figuring things out
for myself.When I was ten, I took lessons for about five weeks.VERY nervous getting onstage.Even though I was creating a lot of
music on the piano, after I played a piece one time, it was gone.Once I had a keyboard with a sequencer, I was able to actually
record as many as sixteen tracks and layer them.When did you go into the restaurant business?What made you decide to move
to Atlanta from Florida?My brother and I had a restaurant in Panama City, which is in
the Florida panhandle.Panama City, and it was the only place where you could go
to really good concerts.Theater here in Atlanta, where I also played the piano once a
week.One night, a guy came in for dinner at 10:00, and the piano
player for the evening had already left.Hedrick, and he released his own records and marketed them to
the gift industry, which was a completely different approach.What are you working on now?What else could fill that same niche
and not be so limited as far as when I can market it?Evzone is a Greek soldier.The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and guards wearing the Evzone
costumes, which are kind of skirted.This costume had been sitting
in a paper bag for years, and I always loved it.How did you get into selling soaps, candles, and pepper mills
along with your music?The big audience for me is people who use my music for massage
and relaxation.It looks like most of the soaps, candles, and pepper mills are
from Greece.When I go to Greek
festivals, I try to keep some things that are specifically Greek.Some buy a pepper
mill!Are you doing a lot of Greek festivals this year?They can walk up to the booth,
put on a pair of headphones, and listen for as long as they like.Because of my dad, I was always doing talent
shows when I was a kid.Other times I take the word of the person who
is setting up the concert.Are the kids who open for you usually a little bit older?Some have been as young as eight, some
as old as fifteen.Do these kids usually play original music?Your music is so peaceful and serene, but sometimes kind of dark.It certainly comes out in my music.People may not understand
it, but I hope they do.Who or what have been your biggest musical influences?Have you done much in the way of visual arts?Patmos, Greece until about 1913, when he emigrated
to the US.The negatives were the size of a postcard.These had been sitting in a shoe box forever, and
I really wanted to bring them back to life.The music sounds very nostalgic to me.On this little island, there are no piano
tuners, and this piano was pretty beat up.That was a really
exciting moment!After the concert, we pulled back the curtains,
and people were able to walk into the exhibit to see these photographs.The coolest thing for me was that there were people there who
were in these pictures many years ago as children.Did you have the CD playing during the exhibit?CD would be played anytime
the photography was on display.How many places was it shown?Greek organization sponsored it here in
Atlanta.It was a good experience to watch other
pianists do their thing.Sometimes the smallest venues can
be the most intimidating.People were very close, and there were two music reviewers in
the very front row (RJ Lannan from New Age Reporter and myself)!Everybody played so much better the second night.Do you have any hobbies?Photography is probably
my main hobby.Do you have your music on iTunes?Are they also going to have you to go there to do concerts?Many thanks to George Skaroulis for taking the time to share
his story with us!To learn more about him and to hear samples
of his music, visit his website at www.Music samples are also on www.George was figuring out the melodies of songs he heard on the radio.Despite the stage fright that he would experience, George would enter his Elementary School talent shows each year.His father would often take him to the piano stores at the local mall and people would gather around watching this little kid do his thing.At the age of 10, his parents encouraged piano lessons, but in five weeks the lessons were over after his teacher discovered George was playing the lessons without reading the music.As a teenager, Skaroulis began a career in the restaurant industry, and dedicated over 20 years of his life to the business.Time at the piano was often his own private escape, and Skaroulis, shy about his lack of formal training, was very selective about performing publicly.With a very positive response, Skaroulis was inspired to compose more music and continue following his dream.This year, George celebrates the 10th year of his independent record label Evzone Music.Purchasing music direct is also the most beneficial option for the artist, and shipping is still free (within the contiguous U.Evzone Music is growing to add the music of other complementary artists, so stay tuned for more music selections in the near future.Thank you for supporting independent music.We encourage you register with our mailing list so we can keep you informed of future performances and new releases.Here is an intimate look
inside his musical career journey so far.Perhaps even downloadable on my
website.Chris song called "Magaya."We spoke quite a while about
Chris and his music.She then asked me for my name, address,
phone number, hair color, and my mother's maiden name.Eleni, and ultimately sent her a copy."Wow, could that be possible?"Eleni in hopes that Chris would like
what he heard.Eleni was actually his mom!It is a nice way for us to connect in
a way that many performers do not.What led to this
decision?Have you yourself ever considered composing
soundtrack music?Mark Isham, Randy Newman, and Dave Grusin for inspiring me
at the movies at an early age.LOVE to follow in
their footsteps.Is this a new
direction for you?Yes, Second Nature has a few
new elements.So far, the listener
response and reviews have been quite good.Actually, my first three
albums featured artwork (not photos of me) on the covers.Festivals in the Southeast.Athena was originally
written with the 2004 Olympic games in mind.Very rhythmic, and certainly
very different.CDs to share, or just hunting around for free
copies of music online.Without that income, future
releases may not happen.Bill, thanks you so much for
all of your support.If you want us to email you the minute this CD arrives, enter your name and email address here.We will not give or sell your info to anyone, and will not use it for any other reason than to tell you when it arrives.The Best of George SkaroulisGEORGE SKAROULIS: Second NatureGEORGE SKAROULIS: Numinousgenres you will loveNew Age: New AgeEasy Listening: Mood MusicFeaturing PianoBy LocationUSA: GeorgiaRecommended if you like ...George Skaroulis is fast earning a reputation as one of the best pianists in contemporary instrumental music.Age, and Mediterranean influences to produce a fresh new sound.Skaroulis creates works that are timeless, marking his compositions with his own distinct ambient style.He showed a fascination for music as he sat on the piano bench next to his mother while she played classical pieces and would often improvise and play along.In five weeks, the lessons were over.Skaroulis began his career in the restaurant industry while a teenager, and dedicated over 20 years of his life to the business.Time at the piano was often his own private escape, and Skaroulis, shy about his lack of formal training, was very selective about performing publicly.Never had he considered pursuing his love of music as a career, but over the years, the piano kept calling him back.He was amazed and moved by the music, and at the audience's response.With a very positive response, Skaroulis was inspired to compose more music and continue following his dream.The Homeland album was followed by Numinous, Season Traditions, Generations, Return to Homeland, Second Nature, Athena, and his newest album Forever Young.Skaroulis' dreams continue to become realities.His music is broadcast on both conventional and web radio stations around the world, in theatre, and in television broadcasts.PBS programs Visions of Italy and Visions of Greece.Sciences (NARAS), and a member of the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).Please log in to review this album.Patronis was born in Greece in 1897 and came to the US in 1913.With his camera, Patronis documented the family history as well as the old and new worlds he called home.The photography exhibit opened in Patmos, Greece in July 2000, and then had its premiere in the US in Atlanta, Georgia in January 2001.For the most part, the music is quiet and peaceful.CD with piano and oboe in an almost wistful duet that sets the tone of the album.It was inspired by a liturgical piece heard often in Greek Orthodox church services.George Skaroulis (610575199827)CD coming back in stock soon.If you want us to email you the minute this CD arrives, enter your name and email address here.We will not give or sell your info to anyone, and will not use it for any other reason than to tell you when it arrives.Skaroulis' most acclaimed relaxation album.The Best of George SkaroulisGEORGE SKAROULIS: Second Naturegenres you will loveNew Age: New AgeNew Age: YogaFeaturing PianoBy LocationUSA: GeorgiaRecommended if you like ...George Skaroulis is fast earning a reputation as one of the best pianists in contemporary instrumental music.Age, and Mediterranean influences to produce a fresh new sound.Recognizing his interest and natural talent, his parents encouraged piano lessons.In five weeks, the lessons were over.Skaroulis began his career in the restaurant industry while a teenager, and dedicated over 20 years of his life to the business.Time at the piano was often his own private escape, and Skaroulis, shy about his lack of formal training, was very selective about performing publicly.The message was loud and clear to Skaroulis after attending a Yanni concert years ago.He was amazed and moved by the music, and at the audience's response.With a very positive response, Skaroulis was inspired to compose more music and continue following his dream.Sciences (NARAS), and a member of the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).Please log in to review this album.Heaven on Earth, Amazing Grace, Om Mane Padme Humauthor: The Right TouchLife is a journey traveled full of uncertainties.It's beautiful music that brings me to a realm of innocence that is free and all mine.It takes you to that place thats pure and free.The title refers to the supernatural or divine, and of having a deeply spiritual or mystical effect, and that is certainly an apt description of the music.Give your ears and soul a treat!Sign in to get personalized recommendations.Athena, which is
one of the new compositions here.Return to Homeland, the artist once again displays
his assuredness with what has become his trademark, i.CDs of recent
memory.Just a casual inspection of these pictures
reveals where George's music comes from so effortlessly.The flow from remembrance to joy to
regret to romance to sadness is seamless and a joy to hear.William Watson, for example) is a
testament to his considerable skill.George uses his synthesizers.Instead, there is an abundance of simplicity and
charm.Everything on the CD is wonderful.Skaroulis has given us a rare glimpse into his life and,
from where I sit, we are better for it.Test your stress IQ here.You must add at least 1 of this product to your wish list.You Must Order At Least 1 of this Product to add it to your cart.If you could transform a vision of Mediterranean morning sunshine into music the result of that effort would be George Skaroulis' Numinous.Each touch of his finger to an ivory key is reminiscent of a lone drop of water falling into a puddle: vulnerable and individual at first then joining with millions of other droplets to create something much stronger.Numinous by George Skaroulis is the perfect relaxation CD.His ambient piano will caress your ears like the soft voice of an angel.Robert Cory and Chris Spheeris.The original music featured on Numinous is being used by massage therapists across the country.Intuition is a wonderful thing.Though you'll often find his albums in the "New Age" bins at the record stores the title just does not fit.The melodious offerings on Numinous will relax you without boring you.The work is a perfect accompaniment to an essential oil massage, a sweet daydream or a good book.The Ambient Piano, Soft Synthesizers and Gentle Phrasing of Numinous by George Skaroulis Will Relax You...Sign in to get personalized recommendations.Minutes() * 60 + currentTime.Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?Send George ringtones to your cell phone now!Add a iframe that allows us to ping the server when this element becomes visible
a9AdsViewNamespace.Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items.No one has tagged this product for Amazon search yet.Why not be the first to suggest a search for which it should appear?"Second Nature" is quite simply one of the most beautiful recordings I've ever heard.George Skaroulis' piano music is effortless, full of grace, and emotionally uplifting without any sticky sweetness or pretension.One senses a very giving and gentle soul behind the music, making the album all the more likable.It takes a lot to knock me out, and "Second Nature" has done it.He expresses his deepest emotions without manipulating listeners or hitting them over the head with the obvious.There are too many favorites to name them all, but I'll try to give you a sampling."Reflection" is a shimmering vignette at under two minutes in length, but the openness of the emotions expressed make it a standout.Paul Mercer's violin adds a dark and haunting quality.The CD closes with a reprise of "Aqua Clara" that is simple, elegant, and very sad."Second Nature" is nothing short of amazing.Was this review helpful to you?Your vote will be counted and will appear on the product page within 24 hours."This CD is probably one of my favorite instrumental CDs in my collection.Was this review helpful to you?Remakes that you like better than the original.Music You Should Hear: Artists' PicksWant to know what Norah Jones, Sting, and Il Divo are listening to?Find out in Music You Should Hear, where these and other artists tell you about the music they love.Using your checking account at Amazon.If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?Is there any other feedback you would like to provide?Track your recent orders.View or change your orders in Your Account.After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. |
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