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Devotional Ambient music by Guitarist Alan Imberg
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Sunday Apr 05, 2020
Sunday Apr 05, 2020
Another "intro-less" episode. This is truly live. Loop drone done in real time with an E-bow and Whammy (1x octave down) and some improvised guitar on top. Been listening to sad music all day....feeling sad...so here you go.
I hope you are well and safe. As always, I wish you every good.
Peace,
Alan
Saturday Apr 04, 2020
Saturday Apr 04, 2020
This is the 2nd of back-to-back same day episodes. Again, no intro. Just more improvisational music to reflect the moment as I perceive it through music.
Its a strange time. A scary time. The fact that it is global moment is simultaneously terrifying and humbling. We are clearly in an economic free fall that will take years to recovery from. But, more importantly, people are suffering.
But I am hopeful. History has shown that through hard times comes tremendous growth and examples of behavior that inspires and teaches. Acts of hope, bravery, love, and kindness. Yes, there is also acts of fear, anger, hysteria, etc. But that just serves as a contrast to examples that will inspire all. I choose to look for the inspiration and encourage everyone to do the same.
Love will rule the day. It always has. It always will.
I wish you every good. Peace.
Alan
Saturday Apr 04, 2020
Saturday Apr 04, 2020
This is the 1st of back-to-back same day episodes. Again, no intro. Just more improvisational music to reflect the moment as I perceive it through music.
Its a strange time. A scary time. The fact that it is global moment is simultaneously terrifying and humbling. We are clearly in an economic free fall that will take years to recovery from. But, more importantly, people are suffering.
But I am hopeful. History has shown that through hard times comes tremendous growth and examples of behavior that inspires and teaches. Acts of hope, bravery, love, and kindness. Yes, there is also acts of fear, anger, hysteria, etc. But that just serves as a contrast to examples that will inspire all. I choose to look for the inspiration and encourage everyone to do the same.
Love will rule the day. It always has. It always will.
I wish you every good. Peace.
Alan
Sunday Oct 27, 2019
Sunday Oct 27, 2019
Greetings from Kentucky,
After a long gap due to having to attending to my father, my podcast is back. This episode is untitled and is most definitely NOT live as it was started in July and completed in October.
As always, in lieu of any solicitation for donation, I encourage all to focus on a charitable cause. This episode's suggestion is Hospice Care in general and Bluegrass Navigators in particular. These people are awesome and do such good and important work. I will forever be grateful for the work they did for my father, my family, and me. They are angels doing vital work. Please support them (suggested link below).
Thank you. I wish you every good.
Alan
Monday Feb 04, 2019
Monday Feb 04, 2019
This episode consist of experimentation as I "test drive" some new pedals.
For the usual charitable suggestion, instead of a charity per se, I have an idea that my church (St. John UCC Bellevue, Kentucky) does: Blessing Bag. These are large zip lock bags with non-perishable food items, water, toiletries, gloves, and socks. They are cheap to put together and handy to have on hand. I keep a few in the back seat of my car and hand them out to people in need I encounter on the streets.
As for a "self-centered" plug: I have a new album out on Bandcamp.com. The title is "For the Light to Break Through". Purchasing information and links to videos, my social media sites, etc is available at my website http://alanimberg.com.
Peace be with you all.
Sunday Sep 23, 2018
Sunday Sep 23, 2018
Unlike most of the past episodes, this one does NOT feature improvised, "semi-live" music. It is a piece titled "Restraint" which was recorded along with a batch of songs intended for commerical release (BTW: look for an October 2018 announcement). After sequencing the pieces, this one felt out of place. So, instead of archiving it for a later date, I figured I'd give it out as a podcast. Other formats may become available down the road.
As with every episode, I highlight a cause (charity, event, etc) in the hopes of bringing attention to something I feel is worth the attention. This is in lieu of any pitch for my own gain (as I see it, you listening to this podcast is support enough).
This episodes cause is simple....and directed to my fellow Americans specificially. It is simply a call to VOTE! The upcoming "mid-term" elections are just around the corner. Registration deadlines are coming in early October for most states. I don't care how you vote or who you vote for. But I do encourage everyone to engage in the process. This election is a local one and local politics is where the most impact can be made. Don't let cynicism be an excuse. Educate yourself on candidates, focus on things that matter to you, and cast a vote. Engage in the process. VOTE! Don't take this stuff for granted and don't sit on the "side lines" bitching about whats wrong. Get in the game...
Peace be with you all and thank you for your support.
Alan
Sunday Aug 12, 2018
Sunday Aug 12, 2018
This latest episode of my podcast that features my brand of instrumental guitar weirdness is more an experiment as I learn how to navigate new recording toys.
The featured "cause" for this episode is the Southern Poverty Law Center (https://www.splcenter.org/), an organization that stands as a counter to hate, bigotry, and intolerance. On the 1 year anniversary of Charlottesville and the "Unite the Right" demostation and the responding counter demostration that resulted in violence and death, I believe people of good will and open minds must do something to keep the desparate forces of hate in check. Please consider supporting the SPLC or any group that serves to "put a stick in the spokes" of the wheels of negativity.
Cheers,
Alan
Saturday Nov 18, 2017
Saturday Nov 18, 2017
This episode was recorded as an immediate response to the tragic events that occured in Texas....the latest in a seemingly never-ending series of senseless violence. No featured charity for this episode. Just needed to vent....
Tuesday Jul 04, 2017
Tuesday Jul 04, 2017
Happy 4th of July to my fellow Americans.
The featured "cause" for this episode is refugees. Please consider offering assistance to any outreach that provides resources and assistance to refugees around the world. Some suggestions:
Resue.org
The Red Cross
Unicef
https://www.unicefusa.org/donate/help-save-childrens-lives/29161?utm_campaign=2017_misc&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=20171122_Googleutm_content=Brand&ms=cpc_dig_2017_misc_20171122_Google_Brand&initialms=cpc_dig_2017_misc_20171122_Google_Brand
Tuesday Mar 14, 2017
Tuesday Mar 14, 2017
The title "One Bad Moment" is in reference to minor incident in the course of one particular day that provided me with a choice: Either take let this moment ruin my mood, day, and imediate outlook or focus on the things I can be grateful for and be postive IN SPITE of this "one bad moment". This music is my attempt my struggle to choose the postive road...the road clearly less traveled in my journey.
As with previous episodes, I encourage any listener that is so inclined to direct energy and resources to a positive cause.
This month's featured charity is the United Church of Christ's One Great Hour of Sharing outreach. Money donated to this outreach goes to help people affected by natural and man-made disasters and hardships around the world.
As always, thank you very much for your support and encouragement.
Cheers and May God Bless You.
Alan