The Promise by Michelle Mays

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#		Title	Length
1		One Power-Opening	3:41	Play
2		Mothers Eyes	3:26	Play
3		The Promise	3:42	Play
4		Petals of the Rose	3:59	Play
5		De Ja Vu	6:07	Play
6		Love is Your Magic	3:12	Play
7		The Welcoming	4:14	Play
8		The Apple	2:52	Play
9		One Power-Closing	2:23	Play

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Description

The songs are written and sung from the heart. The music reflects the growing philosophy and awareness of the Goddess culture, and the Celebration and Sacredness of life.

Michelle was raised in a musical family, and began performing and writing songs when she was a child. Currently she performs her Original music throughout the Midwest USA, at Pagan and Earth Spirit Gatherings and events.

When Donna Lieurance came to Michelle, in the Fall of '98 and asked her to donate her music to benefit the Community, Michelle allowed some lyric changes to her songs in the spirit of giving. These songs were given with the intent for the music and profits to benefit the Earth Spirit Community. Unfortunately, the original group the Cd was meant to benefit, no longer exists. However, the profits from the Cd are still serving communities all over the US.

In the summer of 2000, The Promise Cd became available online. Since then, Many of the songs on the Cd have remained in the top 40 in the World Folk Genre. The Promise, Title song held #2, and remained in the top 20 for a year and counting!! All of the songs on the Cd, 'The Promise' have held positions in the top 100 positions of the Genre. We feel honored that the music is liked, and we hope you like it to.

The CD, The Golden Section, by Michelle Mays, is currently in the process of being recorded in the PDM Recording Studio in Oklahoma City. Scheduled for release in late July or early August of 2003, the songs are gleaned from the most requested songs from Michelle's live performances. Excluding Gently Johnny, a traditional song dating back to the 12th century, all of the songs are original works.

One of the songs on The Golden Section, by Michelle Mays is Selu. Selu is a sacred song about the Cherokee Earth Mother/Corn Goddess and it includes a hauntingly beautiful and interweaving flute accompaniment from the Native American Music Awards, Flutist of the Year, 2002, Tommy Wildcat. Visit his web page at: www.cherokeeproud.com/tommy.htm

For more information about 'The Golden Section' CD, please visit www.michellemays.com

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A review of 'The Promise' CD, from Brian Sullivan of Emerald Rose, 3/4/2002---,

"She's like coffee and chocolate together...smooth, sweet, sensual - with an energizing kick! Michelle Mays may very well be one of the most talented folk singer/songwriters on MP3.com. Her easy going folk - pop sound is attractive and entertaining, mixing rich guitars with alluring keyboards and rock-steady percussion. Michelle has developed a smooth and sensual sound that is as incessant as the tide - you cannot help being pulled along with the flow of the music. Her husky voiced arrangements are captivating and soothing, complimented by rich harmonies and the sonic tapestries of the keyboards. Michelle's vocals are compelling, warm and vibrant, drawing the listener deep into each song. Her voice conveys a sense of balance and self-knowledge. It is dynamic and versatile, one minute a teacher, then a lost lover, a sister and friend, a priestess in high ritual. Michelle has done an excellent job in working with her band. The group is tight and talented, offering great harmony vocals and exceptional counterpoint in their instrumentation. Ernie Tulls does a remarkable job on the keys, creating an intricate foundation, yet never overreaching or obscuring the subtleties of the song. While Michelle is beautiful and talented, there is a deeper force evident in her music. This woman writes from a place of spiritual inspiration. Often teaching, but never preaching, Michelle writes of the Divine Feminine force and its' place in our lives. Her songs burn with an inner heat that warms the listener like a good campfire. Passion smolders in the beat and the voice, but a clarity of vision is expressed by her words. Insightful and well crafted, her original songs are folk anthems for a wise and gentle Goddess. Most highly recommended."

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