AUGUST N E W S L E T T E R
RARE BLEND ON HIATUS THRU 2011!
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Taking some well deserved vacay this year to pursue solo projects and long overdue musical endeavors. Plans for a new lineup and music are in the works with a RB re-launch in 2012. As always, all RB CD's are available through CD Baby and other participating outlets. Get your "Blender" on!
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SPECIAL OFFER DOWNLOAD – 'SESSIONS' - $5! For a limited time only...click cover
Full length CD – RARE BLEND
- SPECIAL OFFER DOWNLOAD 'EVOLUTION THEORY' - FREE...For a limited time only...click cover
Full length CD – RARE BLEND
VICTOR SAMALOT RELEASES ACOUSTIC SOLO CD!
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Guitarist for Rare Blend has released a solo self titled CD. Acoustic guitar driven, this 8 song offering is instrumental and is inspired by jazz, rock, and Latin styles against the backdrop of ambient and world rhythms. Available online through CD Baby. Vic is currently performing these original pieces peppered with his take on covers by such artists as Jeff Beck, Carlos Santana, Ottmar Liebert, Dave Brubeck, and more...in and around Northeast Ohio. For Vic's schedule click on the links below.
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SPECIAL OFFER DOWNLOAD 'TRICKSHOT' - FREE---click on cover
Single track download - Victor Samalot solo CD
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NEW PROJECT...MIND LAB MUSIC...PRESENTS NEW CD 'MANDALA'!
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Known for "painting pictures with sound", and a long-time interest in the healing arts, Holt / Samalot have launched MIND LAB MUSIC and presents 'MANDALA', a 10 track musical journey of world and ambient soundscapes from a combination of keyboards, guitar, bells and zither. Created to achieve a deeper level of balance between the inner and outer energies of your life. As a bonus, 2 tracks feature the relaxed guided imagery from therapist Susan Randall-Alexander. Perfect for yoga, meditation, relaxation, and all healing art practices either individually or for use in a clinical setting. Make time for yourself and chill!
- SPECIAL OFFER - PRE-RELEASE DOWNLOAD 'MANDALA' $7...click cover
Full length CD – MIND LAB MUSIC
Mandala is a Sanskrit word literally meaning "circle or center" and has been described as "The Sacred sphere: The Union of the Self and the Universe"
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AWARD WINNERS - THE INDIE FILM GATHERING / International Film Festival Convention and Competition 2011!
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Rare Blend Music & FX were selected as award winners for their score for the film trailer 'Redtail', an action/suspense independent film, at THE INDIE FILM GATHERING 2011. The TIFG is an alternative for Independent, Underground and Experimental Film and Video and will be held August 26th, 27th, 28th, 2011 at the Westlake Holiday Inn, Westlake Ohio. Holt/Samalot were also award winners for their score for the independent film trailer 'Madness', at TIFG 2010. For more information on music for licensing, film / video / television projects, click on the Music & FX tab.
2010 NEWS POSTINGS OF NOTE
AWARD WINNERS - THE INDIE FILM GATHERING / International Film Festival Convention and Competition 2010!
- Rare Blend Music & FX have been selected as an award winners in the top 30 finalists from over 500 submissions worldwide to the TIG film scoring competition held in August 2010. Theirs was the only submission selected from Ohio for work on the trailer for the independent film entitled 'Madness'. Holt / Samalot continue to pursue opportunities offering Rare Blend music and their own musical and fx interpretations to the film industry. Please see Music & FX tab for more information.
RARE BLEND INTERVIEW - PROGRESSION MAGAZINE #60
