The nature of creation is chaos. To seek order in nature and the world around us is self-delusional because everything is in a constant state of flux and change. Even in our state of rest there are chemical reactions percolating and changing the cells of our bodies. The moments when we are moved by poetry that transforms our state of being, like the sun which acts as catalyst and can transform water from one state to another. The heat excites the molecules or the lack of heat can slow down their motion to a state of stationery vibration. Either way there is always something going on to evolve a change - moment to moment chaos, like the universe unfolding. The album, In The Shadow of The Sun, is a tree that bears fruits that contain the seeds of creation, change and evolution. In a wind-tossed world with it's heartaches and joys it is sometimes a wonder how a seed can germinate into a seedling with roots and leaves. But cultivating it with love the seedling grows tendrils that reach out to the sun, and develops into it's potential of a mature tree bearing fruits of more abundance. We are comforted by the constancy of change; the revolution of the constellations with the changing seasons; and the coming and passing of rituals. The courageous act of creation tears the babe from the comforting womb ~ the babe crawling towards childhood, towards young adulthood and fully into manhood and stooping to it's resting state and the journey home is complete. Life is the long way home. Creation is an act of love. The heart that is unmoved in the face of love is dormant. The heart beats to the ancient song sung by an unfamiliar voice that resonates and emotes an alchemy - it is the alchemy of entwined ribbons: the molten magma and snaking rivers that dance, igniting the atmosphere that gives rise to the sun, the skies, the clouds, the rains and arid desert air. The collection of the constellations that houses the sun is the map and it is with heart that the artist creates art. It is love. It is the proclamation of the truth that aches to resonate in the heart of another soul. The songs In the Shadow of the Sun is an expression ~ the face looking to the sun, and turns and turns on it's axis, and each revolution is another season turning to the colors of the leaves, and growing another ring of experience, and a ripening towards inner truth. By Analyn Revilla 11/21/2010 This album was recorded and mixed at Michael Georgia's home studio. Engineered by Michael Georgia. Mixed by Michael Georgia, Adam Zygmunt and Glen Hirami with lots of input from Chris Salisbury. The mastering was done at Adam 'Dr. Z' Zygmunt's home studio, Mike's studio, through TV and car speakers. All music by Michael Georgia except 'Old Man' by Neil Young and 'Change Has Come (5th)' by Mr. Beethoven himself. Cover art by Michael Georgia Who do you thank when every person is part of causation which brought this into being. ....any who... Thanks to all the musicians who've graced these songs! Big THANKS to The Source of all that is, or isn't. Which is infinitely sourceless. My close family Adriana, Brandon and Andrew, my Mom Diane Georgia. My Grandparents. Two friends who have been a constant support Chris Salisbury and Cheron Moore. Adriana's parents Rosa, Julian, Chuy and her family. My aunt Mertianna, uncle Gary and cousin David Georgia. Thanks Dale Turner. Thanks to the teachers and students at M.I. Ken Rosser, Jamie Rosen, Dave Hill, Dan Gilbert, Ross Wright, Carl Schroeder, Scott Henderson, Patik, Alan Hinds, Ross Bolton, Joe Elliot and so many more. Thanks John Harvey for letting me use your school (Alhambra School Of Music) as a studio. Thanks Jason 'J' Jennings otherwise known as J2, Dave Matthiessen, Keith Gray, Rob Bernard and family, Analyn Revilla. Thanks to the teachers at A.S.O.M. Thanks Jose Hernandez, SBL, Joel VanD and Nura Crez for your supportive words. Steve Monreal, Steve Compos, Adrian Monge, Yugi Suzuki 'Sanchez', Joey and Eric. To Old friends!!!!! And the musicians of my youth! My family. The boy with the ball in my first memory, ever!! my Fa
