Music

Soul Diving EP 001: My Favorite Word Is Peace

by | Aug 27, 2016 |

In this debut episode of the Soul Diving with Rick Busby podcast, titled "My Favorite Word Is Peace," we talk about war and peace, both within our own selves and in the world. Along the way, we learn that we may not always be able to change the external world, but we can always change our minds about the world. The episode also features music from Rick Busby's albums Soul Diving and Strawberry Moon, including selected bits from the songs "Like A Dove," "Just Like Angels," "Mysteria" and...

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The Universal Language of Healing

by | Aug 17, 2016 |

Throughout the ages, a diverse cast of philosophers, poets, mystics and musicians have all hailed the beneficent energies of music. The Greek philosopher, Plato once wrote, "Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind and flight to the imagination." For Plato, music is a sonic gift from the gods intended to educate and enlighten the soul to its highest virtues. Some two thousand years after Plato, Martin Luther, the father of the Protestant Reformation, echoed...

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Stephen Doster’s “Arizona” Is One For The Ages

by | Apr 10, 2016 | ,

Stephen Doster is one of Austin music’s secret weapons, at least outside of Austin. Around here, it’s not such a secret. Not counting his collaboration records with Will Sexton and Bill Carter, Arizona is his first solo album, since Rosebud, his power pop chestnut from 1996. However, Arizona is an altogether different affair. Where Rosebud employed the rock muscle of chiming guitars as its principal brushstroke, “Arizona” offers a more diverse, subtle use of guitar sonics. Added musical color...

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One Is The Holiest Number (Part I)

by | Apr 10, 2011 | ,

Over the last year or so, I have undertaken the long-term project of digitizing my vinyl collection. For those of you who know me personally, you know, this is going to take some time. Today, as I write this, I am on a country-rock binge. This means wax platters of Pure Prairie League, Gram Parsons, New Riders Of The Purple Sage, The Byrds, Flying Burrito Brothers and the like are taking their turns on the turntable. The best part about this project is that I am listening to a lot of music,...

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