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            Stick a fork in it, it's finally done!

Ian C. Bouras has earned great reviews, and with "Two Sides to Every Sunset" continues to show they are well deserved.
"an impressive artist...peer into the creative soul of a quintessential artist." - Skope Magazine
"no doubt a musical mastermind behind the glass" - Drew Blackwell, Rock and Roll View
"his playing style and guitar ambience is to die for." - Cyrus Rhodes, Indie Music Digest

Check it out at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/iancbouras

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Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

I made a quick looping version of Jingle Bells.

 I hope you all enjoy it.

Happy Holidays!

Thanks for watching!

Play With Myself In Public?

Guitarist/producer Ian C. Bouras was diagnosed with something called Ataxia, a relatively unknown neurological condition, so he begins experimenting with live looping.

Ian C. Bouras's coordination is starting to deteriorate, and sadly that includes his ability to play guitar the way he wants. However, he has started to experiment with live looping. Ian has attached a guitar synth to his guitar, and plays bass, piano, synth, guitar, etc... live from his guitar synth and then loops them to create a full band. He runs everything through a delay pedal, a phase shifter, and has at least one other pedal, and manipulates the sounds live, so Ian gets to be a composer, musician, and audio engineer all at the same time, and not a lot of people get to do that, so he knows he is fortunate.

When discussing his condition Ian said "I am not thrilled about having Ataxia, but I am happy to be forging my own path, and am the first person, that I know of, to be doing what I'm doing. People do live looping, but not like this. As people say, necessity is the mother of invention, so maybe that's why I'm the first to do what I do, no one else has had to do it!"

Examples of what Ian is currently doing can be viewed at: http://www.sdmprecords.com/live_looping.html

Ataxia is a largely unknown condition, and Ian will be performing his live looping since that is becoming one of his few creative outlets. Ian C. Bouras will also be making more people aware of, and educating them about, Ataxia.

The word "ataxia", comes from the Greek word, " a taxis" meaning "without order or incoordination". The word Ataxia means without coordination. People with Ataxia have problems with coordination because parts of the nervous system that control movement and balance are affected. Ataxia may affect the fingers, hands, arms, legs, body, speech, and eye movements.

All of Ian's music, including many free downloads, can be found at: www.sdmprecords.com

For more information about Ataxia please visit: www.ataxia.org

The Heart Wants What The Heart Wants (but can never have) - "So dark that you can almost feel the unrequited love with each chord"

"moody instrumental piece...so dark that you can almost feel the unrequited love with each chord... simple & atmospheric...makes you feel...take up the whole room as it plays...beautiful instrumental for guitar, but it is more than that...a soundscape...alter your mood just by listening... soothing and yet it is dark and moody at the same time...you will want to add this to your playlists, especially if you need something a little on the spooky side, or if you like dark atmospheric sounds" --- Andrea Guy

Happy Halloween!

Even pricks like pumpkins!

New Method of 'Live Looping' Helps Musician Play On

I have something called Ataxia, a relatively unknown neurological condition. Fortunately for me, mine is progressing slowly.  Basically, all my coordination is starting to deteriorate, and sadly that includes my ability to play guitar the way I want. However, I have started to experiment with live looping. I have attached a guitar synth to my guitar, and play bass, piano, synth, guitar, etc... live from the guitar synth and then loop them to create a full band. I run everything through a delay pedal, a phase shifter, and I have at least one other pedal, and I manipulate the sounds live, so I get to be a composer, musician, and audio engineer all at the same time, and not a lot of people get to do that, so I am lucky. I am not thrilled about having Ataxia, but I am happy to be forging my own path, and am the first person, that I know of, to be doing what I'm doing. People do live looping, but not like this. Examples of what I am currently doing can be viewed at: http://www.loopytunes.nyc/looping-videos.html

I also have two more CDs that I am planning for release although they are slow going. Fortunately, all the guitar parts were recorded while I could still play the way I wanted before my Ataxia progressed to where it is now. Because of my Ataxia, playing with a band is out of the question, which is why I'm working on the live looping, it allows me to create, and perform live, but as they say, necessity is the mother of invention, so maybe that's why I'm the first to do what I do, no one else has had to do it!

What is Ataxia?                                                                                                                           

The word "ataxia", comes from the Greek word, " a taxis" meaning "without order or incoordination". The word Ataxia means without coordination. People with Ataxia have problems with coordination because parts of the nervous system that control movement and balance are affected. Ataxia may affect the fingers, hands, arms, legs, body, speech, and eye movements.

What are Common Symptoms?                                                                                      

Symptoms and time of onset vary according to the type of Ataxia. In fact there are often variations even within the same family with the same type of Ataxia. Recessive disorders commonly cause symptoms to begin in childhood rather than adulthood. However, in recent years since genetic testing became available, it is now known that ataxia often begins in the 20s or 30s or even later in life.

Typically balance and coordination are affected first. Lack of coordination of hands, arms, and legs, and slurring of speech are other common symptoms. Walking becomes difficult and is characterized by walking with feet placed further apart to compensate for poor balance. Impaired coordination of the arms and hands affect a person's ability to perform tasks requiring fine motor control such as writing and eating. Slow eye movements can be seen in some forms of Ataxia. As time goes on, Ataxia can affect speech and swallowing.

THE MEDICINE MAKERS LIVE AT THE TRASH BAR

 THE MEDICINE MAKERS LIVE AT THE TRASH BAR

The Medicine Makers are a rock band from New York City. They have been playing live at various venues throughout New York City to perfect their sound, which often draws comparisons to The Doors and Pink Floyd but with more of a hard-driven, rhythmic sound.
They take the stage at exactly 10:00pm!!!
Arrive early! They play for only 45 minutes, and they are very punctual with their times.
We had a big showing last time here – let’s keep the mojo rollin’!
Open Bar 7-8pm. Drink specials after 1am.
Although young, The Medicine Makers are made up of educating and performing veterans of the New York City music scene. Led by Ger Stevens as lead vocalist and bassist, their repertoire and fan base continue to increase. Born with the ability to construct a song properly, Ger Stevens has been the band’s main songwriter since its inception.

The Medicine Makers have gone through several line-up changes, but have solidified their roster with Allen Childs on guitar, Daniel Mauck on keyboards and guitar, and Paul Faust on drums. This line-up has been delighting critics and fans alike, with well-crafted songs, a tight and raw sound, and a highly engaging and energetic live show.

With their solid line-up and locked-in sound, The Medicine Makers will be recording some new material in the spring of 2014. This new recording is sure to catch the ears of many in the music industry and help add many fans to their already substantial fan base.

A new recording, great songs, and a continually impressive live show will help secure 2014 as a breakout year for the Medicine Makers, proving they are a world class rock act. Don't miss any opportunity to catch The Medicine Makers in New York City before they become a national act.

To learn more about the band, and for show dates, please visit them at: 

http://www.themedicinemakers.com

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A song from the upcoming film The Silent Life by Antonio Vincenty

The Medicine Makers rockin' live at The Trash Bar in Brooklyn!

The Medicine Makers rockin' live at The Trash Bar in Brooklyn!

Check them out at: http://www.reverbnation.com/themedicinemakers

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The Medicine Makers live at The Leftfield

Got some fun shots of The Medicine Makers at The Leftfield Saturday night. Check them out at: http://www.reverbnation.com/themedicinemakers

http://www.reverbnation.com/themedicinemakers

Ian C. Bouras | The Certainty of Being Found | CD Baby Music Store

Ian C. Bouras | The Certainty of Being Found | CD Baby Music Store

"This stunning collection of 12 mind blowing tracks presents a sensational, unique and superb sonic space to bask in...This kind of music has the power to get people intellectually stimulated while filling the void created by much of today’s music." --- Drew Blackwell (Rock and Roll View)

"a complex, amazing and dramatic album what else can I say in the end?" --- Christopher Eaton (Indieshark)

"a fascinating-melodic-melancholy but truthful collection of melodic ambient jazz that reveals all the a-typical conventions of chill, dub, Reggae, and even Experimental" --- Skope Magazine

"blend of Reggae grooves, Jazz, Chill-Dub and Motion picture type melodies" --- Music Emissions

"a masterful blend of Vintage Improvised Experimental Smooth Jazz, and Progressive Jazz" --- All Whats Rock

"twists and turns the way great albums should with much in the way of harmonic goodness" ---Vents Magazine

"moody, engaging, multi-section composition draws the listener in like a movie, as if each section (including Spanish guitar & reggae melodica) is a character in a drama that’s unfolding" --- Music Connection

"cool musical experience...deep emotions in every track...pure mind clearing music" --- T.H.I.N. Magazine

"keeps you on the edge of your seat...contains unexpected elements that make the listener question his or her perception...an air of mystery to the entire collection...Way Cool!" --- Phosphorescence Magazine

"smokin’ and tasty dub, made with a dry rub of Spanish spices...Refreshing dub licks melt into rich harmonics that ping softly into sweetly picked melodies" ---Hypnagogue

"unexpected thematic twists...quite intriguing...something a bit different for the discerning listener” --- Awareness Magazine

The Unfairness of Being --- by Ian C. Bouras - Live Looping - New Method of "Live Looping" Helps Musician with Neurological Condition Play On

"His playing style and guitar ambience is to die for." --- Cyrus Rhodes - Indie Music Digest

"an impressive artist...peer into the creative soul of a quintessential artist." Skope Magazine

"Ian C. Bouras creates a cinematic, instrumental songs with embellishments of jazz, avant-garde, experimental, contemporary instrumental, and new age infusions that are almost indescribable. The tunes bring together classic guitar stylings with a reggae beat and electronic elements ...pleasant and inventive" --- Matthew Fross

"His playing style and guitar ambience is to die for."
Cyrus Rhodes - Indie Music Digest

"an impressive artist...peer into the creative soul of a quintessential artist."
Skope Magazine

"could easily heralded as the quintessential ambient composer but there is so much more to his music."
Vents Magazine

"no doubt a musical mastermind behind the glass"
Drew Blackwell - Rock and Roll View

The Art of Saving Falcons (Live Looping) - New Method of "Live Looping" Helps Musician with Neurological Condition Play On

New Method of "Live Looping" Helps Musician with Neurological Condition Play On

 When Ian C. Bouras, a guitarist and producer from New York was diagnosed with a neurological condition called Ataxia, he thought his guitar playing days were over.

The condition, the name of which comes from the Greek word meaning "without order or incoordination" means that Bouras has difficulty controlling his movements to play an instrument.

Sufferers can find that the movement of their hands, legs and other appendages becomes uncoordinated because of disturbances in the appropriate signals being carried through the nervous system.

As Bouras’ condition deteriorated, it seemed that he would no longer be able to the music that he loves anymore, that is until he started experimented with a system called live looping.

Live looping means that Bouras can attach a guitar synthesizer to his guitar and play every element from a live band including bass and piano as well as the guitar. He then manipulates the sounds live so that they loop together to create a full band. In essence, Bouras is the composer, musician and audio technician all at the same time, something he knows he is fortunate enough to be able to do.

Ian discussed his condition in length saying: "I am not thrilled about having Ataxia, but I am happy to be forging my own path, and am the first person, that I know of, to be doing what I'm doing. People do live looping, but not like this. As people say, necessity is the mother of invention, so maybe that's why I'm the first to do what I do, no one else has had to do it!"

All of Ian’s music, as well as some free downloads can be accessed on his website at: http://www.sdmprecords.com.

Love and the Sun Fade Together (The One That Got Away) - Live Looping - New Method of "Live Looping" Helps Musician with Neurological Condition Play On

New Method of "Live Looping" Helps Musician with Neurological Condition Play On

 When Ian C. Bouras, a guitarist and producer from New York was diagnosed with a neurological condition called Ataxia, he thought his guitar playing days were over.

The condition, the name of which comes from the Greek word meaning "without order or incoordination" means that Bouras has difficulty controlling his movements to play an instrument.

Sufferers can find that the movement of their hands, legs and other appendages becomes uncoordinated because of disturbances in the appropriate signals being carried through the nervous system.

As Bouras’ condition deteriorated, it seemed that he would no longer be able to the music that he loves anymore, that is until he started experimented with a system called live looping.

Live looping means that Bouras can attach a guitar synthesizer to his guitar and play every element from a live band including bass and piano as well as the guitar. He then manipulates the sounds live so that they loop together to create a full band. In essence, Bouras is the composer, musician and audio technician all at the same time, something he knows he is fortunate enough to be able to do.

Ian discussed his condition in length saying: "I am not thrilled about having Ataxia, but I am happy to be forging my own path, and am the first person, that I know of, to be doing what I'm doing. People do live looping, but not like this. As people say, necessity is the mother of invention, so maybe that's why I'm the first to do what I do, no one else has had to do it!"

All of Ian’s music, as well as some free downloads can be accessed on his website at: http://www.sdmprecords.com.

Preserved Moose (Live Looping) - New Method of "Live Looping" Helps Musician with Neurological Condition Play On

New Method of "Live Looping" Helps Musician with Neurological Condition Play On

 When Ian C. Bouras, a guitarist and producer from New York was diagnosed with a neurological condition called Ataxia, he thought his guitar playing days were over.

The condition, the name of which comes from the Greek word meaning "without order or incoordination" means that Bouras has difficulty controlling his movements to play an instrument.

Sufferers can find that the movement of their hands, legs and other appendages becomes uncoordinated because of disturbances in the appropriate signals being carried through the nervous system.

As Bouras’ condition deteriorated, it seemed that he would no longer be able to the music that he loves anymore, that is until he started experimented with a system called live looping.

Live looping means that Bouras can attach a guitar synthesizer to his guitar and play every element from a live band including bass and piano as well as the guitar. He then manipulates the sounds live so that they loop together to create a full band. In essence, Bouras is the composer, musician and audio technician all at the same time, something he knows he is fortunate enough to be able to do.

Ian discussed his condition in length saying: "I am not thrilled about having Ataxia, but I am happy to be forging my own path, and am the first person, that I know of, to be doing what I'm doing. People do live looping, but not like this. As people say, necessity is the mother of invention, so maybe that's why I'm the first to do what I do, no one else has had to do it!"

All of Ian’s music, as well as some free downloads can be accessed on his website at: http://www.sdmprecords.com.

The Unfairness of Being --- by Ian C. Bouras - Live Looping - New Method of "Live Looping" Helps Musician with Neurological Condition Play On

New Method of "Live Looping" Helps Musician with Neurological Condition Play On

 When Ian C. Bouras, a guitarist and producer from New York was diagnosed with a neurological condition called Ataxia, he thought his guitar playing days were over.

The condition, the name of which comes from the Greek word meaning "without order or incoordination" means that Bouras has difficulty controlling his movements to play an instrument.

Sufferers can find that the movement of their hands, legs and other appendages becomes uncoordinated because of disturbances in the appropriate signals being carried through the nervous system.

As Bouras’ condition deteriorated, it seemed that he would no longer be able to the music that he loves anymore, that is until he started experimented with a system called live looping.

Live looping means that Bouras can attach a guitar synthesizer to his guitar and play every element from a live band including bass and piano as well as the guitar. He then manipulates the sounds live so that they loop together to create a full band. In essence, Bouras is the composer, musician and audio technician all at the same time, something he knows he is fortunate enough to be able to do.

Ian discussed his condition in length saying: "I am not thrilled about having Ataxia, but I am happy to be forging my own path, and am the first person, that I know of, to be doing what I'm doing. People do live looping, but not like this. As people say, necessity is the mother of invention, so maybe that's why I'm the first to do what I do, no one else has had to do it!"

All of Ian’s music, as well as some free downloads can be accessed on his website at: http://www.sdmprecords.com.

Silent Life - by Ian C. Bouras - Live Looping - New Method of "Live Looping" Helps Musician with Neurological Condition Play On

New Method of "Live Looping" Helps Musician with Neurological Condition Play On

 When Ian C. Bouras, a guitarist and producer from New York was diagnosed with a neurological condition called Ataxia, he thought his guitar playing days were over.

The condition, the name of which comes from the Greek word meaning "without order or incoordination" means that Bouras has difficulty controlling his movements to play an instrument.

Sufferers can find that the movement of their hands, legs and other appendages becomes uncoordinated because of disturbances in the appropriate signals being carried through the nervous system.

As Bouras’ condition deteriorated, it seemed that he would no longer be able to the music that he loves anymore, that is until he started experimented with a system called live looping.

Live looping means that Bouras can attach a guitar synthesizer to his guitar and play every element from a live band including bass and piano as well as the guitar. He then manipulates the sounds live so that they loop together to create a full band. In essence, Bouras is the composer, musician and audio technician all at the same time, something he knows he is fortunate enough to be able to do.

Ian discussed his condition in length saying: "I am not thrilled about having Ataxia, but I am happy to be forging my own path, and am the first person, that I know of, to be doing what I'm doing. People do live looping, but not like this. As people say, necessity is the mother of invention, so maybe that's why I'm the first to do what I do, no one else has had to do it!"

All of Ian’s music, as well as some free downloads can be accessed on his website at: http://www.sdmprecords.com.

The Art of Saving Falcons by Ian C. Bouras - Live Looping - New Method of "Live Looping" Helps Musician with Neurological Condition Play On

New Method of "Live Looping" Helps Musician with Neurological Condition Play On

 When Ian C. Bouras, a guitarist and producer from New York was diagnosed with a neurological condition called Ataxia, he thought his guitar playing days were over.

The condition, the name of which comes from the Greek word meaning "without order or incoordination" means that Bouras has difficulty controlling his movements to play an instrument.

Sufferers can find that the movement of their hands, legs and other appendages becomes uncoordinated because of disturbances in the appropriate signals being carried through the nervous system.

As Bouras’ condition deteriorated, it seemed that he would no longer be able to the music that he loves anymore, that is until he started experimented with a system called live looping.

Live looping means that Bouras can attach a guitar synthesizer to his guitar and play every element from a live band including bass and piano as well as the guitar. He then manipulates the sounds live so that they loop together to create a full band. In essence, Bouras is the composer, musician and audio technician all at the same time, something he knows he is fortunate enough to be able to do.

Ian discussed his condition in length saying: "I am not thrilled about having Ataxia, but I am happy to be forging my own path, and am the first person, that I know of, to be doing what I'm doing. People do live looping, but not like this. As people say, necessity is the mother of invention, so maybe that's why I'm the first to do what I do, no one else has had to do it!"

All of Ian’s music, as well as some free downloads can be accessed on his website at: http://www.sdmprecords.com.

The Heart Tears Easily (Live Looping) - New Method of "Live Looping" Helps Musician with Neurological Condition Play On

New Method of "Live Looping" Helps Musician with Neurological Condition Play On

 When Ian C. Bouras, a guitarist and producer from New York was diagnosed with a neurological condition called Ataxia, he thought his guitar playing days were over.

The condition, the name of which comes from the Greek word meaning "without order or incoordination" means that Bouras has difficulty controlling his movements to play an instrument.

Sufferers can find that the movement of their hands, legs and other appendages becomes uncoordinated because of disturbances in the appropriate signals being carried through the nervous system.

As Bouras’ condition deteriorated, it seemed that he would no longer be able to the music that he loves anymore, that is until he started experimented with a system called live looping.

Live looping means that Bouras can attach a guitar synthesizer to his guitar and play every element from a live band including bass and piano as well as the guitar. He then manipulates the sounds live so that they loop together to create a full band. In essence, Bouras is the composer, musician and audio technician all at the same time, something he knows he is fortunate enough to be able to do.

Ian discussed his condition in length saying: "I am not thrilled about having Ataxia, but I am happy to be forging my own path, and am the first person, that I know of, to be doing what I'm doing. People do live looping, but not like this. As people say, necessity is the mother of invention, so maybe that's why I'm the first to do what I do, no one else has had to do it!"

All of Ian’s music, as well as some free downloads can be accessed on his website at: http://www.sdmprecords.com.

Slow Motion Under Air - New Method of "Live Looping" Helps Musician with Neurological Condition Play On

New Method of "Live Looping" Helps Musician with Neurological Condition Play On

 When Ian C. Bouras, a guitarist and producer from New York was diagnosed with a neurological condition called Ataxia, he thought his guitar playing days were over.

The condition, the name of which comes from the Greek word meaning "without order or incoordination" means that Bouras has difficulty controlling his movements to play an instrument.

Sufferers can find that the movement of their hands, legs and other appendages becomes uncoordinated because of disturbances in the appropriate signals being carried through the nervous system.

As Bouras’ condition deteriorated, it seemed that he would no longer be able to the music that he loves anymore, that is until he started experimented with a system called live looping.

Live looping means that Bouras can attach a guitar synthesizer to his guitar and play every element from a live band including bass and piano as well as the guitar. He then manipulates the sounds live so that they loop together to create a full band. In essence, Bouras is the composer, musician and audio technician all at the same time, something he knows he is fortunate enough to be able to do.

Ian discussed his condition in length saying: "I am not thrilled about having Ataxia, but I am happy to be forging my own path, and am the first person, that I know of, to be doing what I'm doing. People do live looping, but not like this. As people say, necessity is the mother of invention, so maybe that's why I'm the first to do what I do, no one else has had to do it!"

All of Ian’s music, as well as some free downloads can be accessed on his website at: http://www.sdmprecords.com.

No One Like You (Live Looping) - New Method of "Live Looping" Helps Musician with Neurological Condition Play On

New Method of "Live Looping" Helps Musician with Neurological Condition Play On

 When Ian C. Bouras, a guitarist and producer from New York was diagnosed with a neurological condition called Ataxia, he thought his guitar playing days were over.

The condition, the name of which comes from the Greek word meaning "without order or incoordination" means that Bouras has difficulty controlling his movements to play an instrument.

Sufferers can find that the movement of their hands, legs and other appendages becomes uncoordinated because of disturbances in the appropriate signals being carried through the nervous system.

As Bouras’ condition deteriorated, it seemed that he would no longer be able to the music that he loves anymore, that is until he started experimented with a system called live looping.

Live looping means that Bouras can attach a guitar synthesizer to his guitar and play every element from a live band including bass and piano as well as the guitar. He then manipulates the sounds live so that they loop together to create a full band. In essence, Bouras is the composer, musician and audio technician all at the same time, something he knows he is fortunate enough to be able to do.

Ian discussed his condition in length saying: "I am not thrilled about having Ataxia, but I am happy to be forging my own path, and am the first person, that I know of, to be doing what I'm doing. People do live looping, but not like this. As people say, necessity is the mother of invention, so maybe that's why I'm the first to do what I do, no one else has had to do it!"

All of Ian’s music, as well as some free downloads can be accessed on his website at: http://www.sdmprecords.com.

"Artists like this are responsible for the evolution of musical genres." --- Blips and Beeps

"His playing style and guitar ambience is to die for."
Cyrus Rhodes - Indie Music Digest
"an impressive artist...peer into the creative soul of a quintessential artist."
Skope Magazine
"could easily heralded as the quintessential ambient composer but there is so much more to his music."
Vents Magazine