Thursday, December 27, 2012

Brian Scott Bennett

Welcome to the Brian Scott Bennett post. We have decided to start an in-progress post about Lee’s contributions to this artist’s work and publish whatever we have got so far in small increments. Please check back every now and then for additions. Cheers!



Brian Scott Bennett - Whispers Of Love/Affirmational Soundtracks for Positive Living
GAIAM/The Relaxation Company CD5000 (2002) - US CD

1 - Life Is An Art*
2 - Share Your Love*
3 - Today Can Be The Day*
4 - Practice Love*
5 - Your Heart Will Guide You*
6 - You Are Perfect*

Notes: 1) CD album belongs to a series called “Affirmational Soundtracks for Positive Living” released in 2002. Each of these CD albums combines the recitation of words written by a contemporary figure in the field of the holistic/New Age movement with a musical soundtrack. 2) Album does not come with detailed musician credits and who plays what is undisclosed. 3) Tech credits are incomplete. 4) CD album comes with liner notes about Brian Scott Bennett and don Miguel Ruiz. Please refer to actual CD album cover for these.

Brian Scott Bennett - Musician
Lee Sklar - Musician (Bass) (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)*
Carl Verheyen - Musician
Brittney Browne - Speaking Voice
don Miguel Ruiz - Words

All compositions written and produced by Brian Scott Bennett, (BMI)

Pat Sullivan - Mastering Engineer

Mastering Studio:
Bernie Grundman Lab

Suki (www.soulscrolls.com) - Original Artwork
Ellen de Nuto - Photo of don Miguel Ruiz (back panel)
Barbara Simon - Photo of don Miguel Ruiz (interior)

www.therelaxationcompany.com

Songwriters:
Brian Scott Bennett
Don Miguel Ruiz



“Whispers Of Love” - US CD - back panel



“Whispers Of Love” - US CD - interior



“Whispers Of Love” - US CD - interior



source/pics: my records



Brian Scott Bennett - Whispers Of Healing/Affirmational Soundtracks for Positive Living
GAIAM/The Relaxation Company CD5010 (2002) - US CD

1 - Cosmic Breath*
2 - Expression Of Eternal Being*
3 - Every Cell Is Aware*
4 - In Tune With Nature*
5 - Timeless And Ageless*
6 - Harmony*

Notes: 1) Above track listing reflects actual positioning of tracks as sequenced on CD. Track listing on CD album cover has tracks 3 and 5 mixed up. 2) CD album belongs to a series called “Affirmational Soundtracks for Positive Living” released in 2002. Each of these CD albums combines the recitation of words written by a contemporary figure in the field of the holistic/New Age movement with a musical soundtrack. 3) Album does not come with detailed musician credits and who plays what is undisclosed. 4) Tech credits are incomplete. 5) CD album comes with liner notes about Brian Scott Bennett and Deepak Chopra. Please refer to actual CD album cover for these.

Brian Scott Bennett - Musician
Lee Sklar - Musician (Bass) (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)*
Carl Verheyen - Musician
Brittney Browne - Speaking Voice
Deepak Chopra, M.D. - Words

All compositions written and produced by Brian Scott Bennett, (BMI)

Pat Sullivan - Mastering Engineer

Mastering Studio:
Bernie Grundman Lab

Suki (www.soulscrolls.com) - Original Artwork
Jeremiah Sullivan - Photo of Deepak Chopra

www.therelaxationcompany.com

Songwriters:
Brian Scott Bennett
Deepak Chopra



“Whispers Of Healing” - US CD - back panel



“Whispers Of Healing” - US CD - interior



“Whispers Of Healing” - US CD - interior



source/pics: my records



Brian Scott Bennett - Whispers Of Spirit/Affirmational Soundtracks for Positive Living
GAIAM/The Relaxation Company CD5020 (2002) - US CD

1 - Fire Of Love*
2 - Cosmic Intelligence*
3 - Inner Silence*
4 - Timeless Essence*
5 - Pure Being*
6 - Soul Making*

Notes: 1) CD album belongs to a series called “Affirmational Soundtracks for Positive Living” released in 2002. Each of these CD albums combines the recitation of words written by a contemporary figure in the field of the holistic/New Age movement with a musical soundtrack. 2) Album does not come with detailed musician credits and who plays what is undisclosed. 3) Tech credits are incomplete. 4) CD album comes with liner notes about Brian Scott Bennett and Deepak Chopra. Please refer to actual CD album cover for these.

Brian Scott Bennett - Musician
Lee Sklar - Musician (Bass) (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)*
Carl Verheyen - Musician
Brittney Browne - Speaking Voice
Deepak Chopra, M.D. - Words

All compositions written and produced by Brian Scott Bennett, (BMI)

Pat Sullivan - Mastering Engineer

Mastering Studio:
Bernie Grundman Lab

Suki (www.soulscrolls.com) - Original Artwork
Jeremiah Sullivan - Photo of Deepak Chopra

www.therelaxationcompany.com

Songwriters:
Brian Scott Bennett
Deepak Chopra



“Whispers Of Spirit” - US CD - back panel



“Whispers Of Spirit” - US CD - interior



“Whispers Of Spirit” - US CD - interior



source/pics: my records



Brian Scott Bennett - Whispers Of Happiness/Affirmational Soundtracks for Positive Living
GAIAM/The Relaxation Company CD5050 (2002) - US CD

1 - Freedom Is The Way*
2 - Begin To Create Your Dreams*
3 - Love Is Happiness*
4 - Feel Your Spirit*
5 - Today Is A Day For Joy*
6 - Happiness Is Being Present*

Notes: 1) CD album belongs to a series called “Affirmational Soundtracks for Positive Living” released in 2002. Each of these CD albums combines the recitation of words written by a contemporary figure in the field of the holistic/New Age movement with a musical soundtrack. 2) Album does not come with track-by-track musician credits. 3) Tech credits are absent. 4) CD album comes with liner notes about Brian Scott Bennett and don Miguel Ruiz. Please refer to actual CD album cover for these.

Brian Scott Bennett - Piano, Flutes, Percussion
Lee Sklar - Bass (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)*
Carl Verheyen - Guitars
Don Markese - Flutes
John Bergamo - Percussion
Cari Cole - Speaking Voice
Catherine Barrad - Speaking Voice
don Miguel Ruiz - Words

All compositions written and produced by Brian Scott Bennett, (BMI)

Suki (www.soulscrolls.com) - Original Artwork
Ellen de Nuto (as Ellen DeNuto) - Photo of don Miguel Ruiz (back panel)
Barbara Simon - Photo of don Miguel Ruiz (interior)

www.therelaxationcompany.com

Songwriters:
Brian Scott Bennett
Don Miguel Ruiz



“Whispers Of Happiness” - US CD - back panel



“Whispers Of Happiness” - US CD - interior



“Whispers Of Happiness” - US CD - interior



source/pics: my records



Brian Scott Bennett - Whispers Of Inspiration/Affirmational Soundtracks for Positive Living
GAIAM/The Relaxation Company CD5060 (2002) - US CD

1 - Start Now*
2 - Inhabit Your Destiny*
3 - Inspiration Is Ease*
4 - You Have Everything You Need*
5 - Inspiration Is Now*
6 - Inspired By Love*

Notes: 1) CD album belongs to a series called “Affirmational Soundtracks for Positive Living” released in 2002. Each of these CD albums combines the recitation of words written by a contemporary figure in the field of the holistic/New Age movement with a musical soundtrack. 2) Album does not come with track-by-track musician credits. 3) Tech and photo credits are absent. 4) CD album comes with liner notes about Brian Scott Bennett and Jack Canfield. Please refer to actual CD album cover for these.

Brian Scott Bennett - Piano, Flutes, Percussion
Lee Sklar - Bass (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)*
Carl Verheyen - Guitars
Don Markese - Flutes
John Bergamo - Percussion
Cari Cole - Speaking Voice
Catherine Barrad - Speaking Voice
Jack Canfield - Words

All compositions written and produced by Brian Scott Bennett, (BMI)

Suki (www.soulscrolls.com) - Original Artwork

www.therelaxationcompany.com

Songwriters:
Brian Scott Bennett
Jack Canfield



“Whispers Of Inspiration” - US CD - back panel



“Whispers Of Inspiration” - US CD - interior



“Whispers Of Inspiration” - US CD - interior



source/pics: my records

...to be continued...

Friday, December 14, 2012

Lee Sklar performing at Judith Owen & Harry Shearer’s Holiday Sing-Along on Friday, December 14, 2012



Lee will be one of the participants in this year's Judith Owen & Harry Shearer’s Holiday Sing-Along, an evening of music ad mirth for Christmas lovers and Scrooges of all ages. Event will be held on Friday, December 14 in Los Angeles at Largo at The Coronet Theatre and is going to feature guest artists Richard Thompson, Julia Fordham, Weird Al Yankovic, CJ Vanston, Katey Sagal, Michael McKean and Annette O’Toole. For more info and tickets you may visit the Harry Shearer web page at the following → link. Happy Holidays!

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Lee Sklar performing at the 95.5 KLOS Christmas Show on Thursday, December 13, 2012



Lee will be one of the participants in this year's 95.5 KLOS Christmas Show. Event will be held tomorrow in L.A. and is going to feature a live performance of The Doobie Brothers, plus the KLOS All Star Band with Marc Bonilla, Don Felder, Brian Wilson, Al Jardine, Chevy Metal, Rudy Sarzo, Orianthi, Steve Lukather, Mickey Dolenz, Jeff Keith, Troy Luccketta and Gregg Bissonette. For more info and tickets you may visit the KLOS page at the following → link. Happy Holiday Season!

January 2013 Addition

You may check out the following video interview with Lee about the above Christmas Show:

Monday, December 3, 2012

We Write the Songs - Lee Sklar performing at the ASCAP Concert on May 15, 2012 - The Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.

As you may remember, we announced the participation of Lee to the latest annual ASCAP Concert that was held on May 15 at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.. The concert has now become available online, and you just have to click on the player below in order to enjoy it! The artists Lee played bass with on this occasion are Stephen Bishop, Melanie, Ray Parker, Jr., Dan Foliart, Lord Burgess (Irving Burgie), Terri Nunn, Stephen Schwartz and Valerie Simpson. Line-up of band is as follows: Lee (bass), John Ferraro (drums), John Lee Sanders (keyboards, guitar, saxophone), Chris Caswell (piano, keyboards), Keith Fluitt, Shelia Slappy, Theresa Thomason (vocals).

If you're looking for the video for last year’s concert instead, you may find it available → here. You may learn more about ASCAP’s annual Library of Congress gig at the → ASCAP website. Toodles!