melodicmuse

Have you ever found yourself revisiting a particular dream more than once?

Yes, I sometimes visit a town I call “the town of optimism where anything is possible”.
In your opinion, what is an essential life experience that every individual should undergo at least once? Trying to make money playing music on the street.

What’s currently playing in your ears?
Ry Cooder’s My Girl Josephine. Love the slide guitar playing on this and the groove.

What is one book that changed your life?
Atomic Habits

If we’re treating, what beverage would you choose?
Organic smoothy.

Share with us a significant dinner memory that stands out for you.
I once spent the evening with Hawk Walsh, who was the lead singer from the Downchild Blues Band – great voice. I loved the song Flip Flop and Fly! Weeks before I met him I had been listening to that song but couldn’t understand one of the lines he sang. He was a very humble guy and I was invited by my friend Maureen Brown, a great blues singer and drummer in Canada, to share the table with them. I finally got my chance to talk to Hawk and tell him I loved the song and his voice, and that I couldn’t figure out for the life of me what he sang in the third verse. He looked over at me while smoking a cigarette and said “She’s so skinny she could mombo in a payphone booth”. I never forgotten that evening and if you every get a chance to hear that version you would know Mo Brown and I were in the company of a giant ( Thanks Hawk! )

Can you recount a challenging work experience that you consider to be the least enjoyable?

Driving through West Virgina late at night in the pouring rain with my keyboard player heading home from Nashville. What a nightmare!
Reflect on the day that brought you the Great joy in your life.
Marrying the love of my life in Venice, Italy on October 18th of this year.
If you had the chance to jet off anywhere right now, where would your destination be? Back to Paris, France with my sweetheart and to play guitar at Shakespeare and Company book store on a rainy day.
Who holds the title of your favorite fictional hero?
Kris Kringle

How would you like people to remember you?

I would like the street person I gave him 20 bucks yesterday to remember that there are kind and friendly people out there and that when I smiled and said take good care of yourself, I am part of the light at the end of the tunnel and as a good songwriter/musician and grateful person.

Have you ever found yourself revisiting a particular dream more than once?

Without a doubt! We’re all dreamers in this musical journey. There are these vivid dreams that keep coming back, like an addictive melody that you just can’t shake off. Sometimes, they’re like unfinished stories waiting to be told in a song or emotions that beg to be harmonized into music. Those repeating dreams, they’re the heartbeats of our creative process, urging us to turn them into soulful tunes.
Michael B Sutton: Certainly, there are musical motifs and themes that tend to reappear in my compositions. It’s like they have a life of their own, resurfacing and evolving within different contexts.

What’s currently playing in your ears?

Michael B Sutton: Currently, I’m drawn to a blend of timeless soul classics and contemporary R&B. Artists like Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye always find their way into my playlists, alongside newer talents like Bruno Mars and H.E.R.

Reflect on the day that brought you the most joy in your life.

Oh, that’s an easy one! The happiest day of my life was when I got married to my wonderful wife, Aneessa. We also made a beautiful duet together called “I Found Myself in You.” Check it out sometime, it’s something really special to us.

Who holds the title of your favorite fictional hero?

Batman, with his depth and dedication, resonates with me. His multifaceted character aligns with the complexities inherent in music.

How would you like people to remember you?

I hope to be remembered as a musician who crafted music that touched the heart and soul, leaving behind a legacy that resonates for years to come.

Have you ever found yourself revisiting a particular dream more than once?

Yes, being a winner of a Grammy’s has always been a reoccurring dream.

In your opinion, what is an essential life experience that every individual should undergo at least once?

MMM Maybe kissing the Blarney Stone in Ireland brings good luck for a lifetime.

What’s currently playing in your ears?

I Won’t Give Up by Jason Mraz

What is one book that changed your life?

You are a Badass by Jen Sincero

If we’re treating, what beverage would you choose?

Ha- Virgin PinaColada

Share with us a significant dinner memory that stands out for you.

Sushi on the sand in South Beach

Can you recount a challenging work experience that you consider to be the least enjoyable?

Being a Clinical Director was awesome but I ended up thinking about my patients 247 and that was a bit much for me.

Reflect on the day that brought you the most joy in your life.

Probably landing in Sweden and adventuring around the country.

If you had the chance to jet off anywhere right now, where would your destination be?

Bali & Tahiti

Who holds the title of your favorite fictional hero?

Oh I love The Dazzler!!!!

How would you like people to remember you?

A bright shining star that inspires others to reach their fullest potential and become the best version of themselves.

Have you ever found yourself revisiting a particular dream more than once?
I have a recurring dream of a house that I have never seen in my current life, but it is so clear in my dream I know all the rooms, the surrounding property. It is a gorgeous estate, and in the dream, I am showing someone all the rooms. I will recognize it if I ever come across it in my waking time. I feel like it is a past life visit.

In your opinion, what is an essential life experience that every individual should undergo at least once?

Interesting question. Frankly, I think experiencing loss is a deep and necessary part of life that creates room for empathy and humanity. Although we all will experience this within our time, it really is more important how we respond to this experience that is “essential” in our evolvement. Whether it be a loved one, a cherished pet, a home…through death or separation, it causes us to feel one of life’s most profound aspects. We all know one thing is for sure. That we will die. So much of our society stays in denial of this fact by cherishing “youth”, denouncing the wisdom of our elders by rendering them “invisible” rather than embracing the richness experience brings. When we allow ourselves to truly experience loss as an important part of life, rather than running from it, we come away with a deeper, richer view of life and those around us. It becomes, as it should, an integral part of truly being alive. As an artist, it also informs us on a deeper soul level when interpreting a lyric.

What’s currently playing in your ears?
Sting’s “Fragile”

What is one book that changed your life?

So many books to choose from! One particularly stands out:
Many Lives, Many Maters by Brian L. Weiss, M.D.
It was introduced to me after someone very special in my life died suddenly and I was having all sorts of “death” questions.

If we’re treating, what beverage would you choose?

Dom Perignon – I will never turn down a beautiful glass of champagne.

Share with us a significant dinner memory that stands out for you.

In Los Angeles we have a restaurant, “Providence”. Each course is like a work of art. The evening is not rushed, and you are allowed to savor every bite. It was delicious and beautiful. A true “dining” experience.

Can you recount a challenging work experience that you consider to be the least enjoyable?

Years ago, I was involved in a recording session where the producer and I were definitely not on the same page. The producer had great technical skills, but, he did not know how to work with singers who had a point of view in the interpretation of the song. It made trying to create and interpret the songs from an authentic place very difficult and uninspiring. So, rather than creating a great product, it became a “job” and I felt that it fell flat. Now I am sure to communicate with the producers about my expectations and theirs – and determine if it’s a good fit creatively before we start working together.

Reflect on the day that brought you the most joy in your life.
Having my daughter was the most joyful moment of my life.

If you had the chance to jet off anywhere right now, where would your destination be?
I would fly to Italy and get back to Ravello on the Amalfi Coast.

Who holds the title of your favorite fictional hero?
Of course, these favorites may change, but Katniss Everdeen has always been inspiring!

How would you like people to remember you?
My perseverance in truth seeking and willingness to bring what I know to my voice, and hopefully impact someone through my singing to know themselves just a little bit better…and perhaps come away with a sense of hope. That I was kind. And loved love…and life..and loved to laugh.

Have you ever found yourself revisiting a particular dream more than once?
Yes.

In your opinion, what is an essential life experience that every individual should undergo at least once?
When someone push you away once that means they mean it.

What’s currently playing in your ears?
I was listening to I will follow. My song

What is one book that changed your life?
Bible

If we’re treating, what beverage would you choose?
Fruit punch

Share with us a significant dinner memory that stands out for you.
I had shrimp with pasta Alfredo sauce

Can you recount a challenging work experience that you consider to be the least enjoyable?
Gardening. Ploughing the weeds. It was hot and bend and sit but had fun in outdoor

Reflect on the day that brought you the most joy in your life.
Hanging out with sister. We went out to eat had lots of laughs

If you had the chance to jet off anywhere right now, where would your destination be?
America

Who holds the title of your favorite fictional hero?
Mayor Angelo

How would you like people to remember you?
A person with Good role model to follow