WHO IS ALMS?
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GLYN MACLEAN
ALMS began as an outlet for the electronic music of TV & Film Composer Glyn MacLean (www.myspace.com/glynmaclean).
In Feb 2008 Glyn married "YULIA" (www.yulia.co.nz) NZ's Russian born / KIWI multi platinum award winning female "Popera" vocalist and they decided to join their creative energies together, embarking on electronica explorations when not touring YULIA's popular "Classical Crossover" shows.
YULIA won two of New Zealand's music industry's top awards:
"Best Female Vocalist"
and
"Highest Selling Album of the Year"
for the album "INTO THE WEST"
YULIA
Has achieved 7 times platinum sales in NZ (still selling!)
Both Glyn & Yulia became fresh household names in 2007 in NZ after they released a press release detailing their mission statement to encourage, inspire and empower people to self love and the love of others through their creativity.
Glyn and Yulia develop their electronica material from a home based studio where Glyn composes, arranges and produces around Yulia's magnificent voice. With 9 songs already licensed in Hollywood the dynamic duo aim to create dance and inspirational ambient music that promotes a sense of healing.
PUBLISHERS & RECORD LABELS
Glyn & Yulia are open to hearing from labels.
"GM INTERLUDE has been selected by TUNE TANK Australia and will appear on compilation CD representing Australasia's top DJ, DANCE & ELECTRONICA. Glyn's entry was taken from over 200 producers in contention. The CD is being actively promoted at one of ADE06 (Amsterdam Dance Event 06).
ABOUT ALMS
The word ALMS conveys the meaning of "sharing the abundance and overflow that one has with others who are needy as a matter of duty."
The word was used centuries ago to describe "gifts" bestowed upon the poor in societies in which those with abundance were required to share surplusses with those in need. ALMS were a fruit of a concern for the practical well being and welfare of others.
In the musical context; the word ALMS is given the meaning "sharing of the music which stems forth from the the abundance of the composers imagination as a gift of enrichment and empowerment for the listeners inspiration."
The aim is to INSPIRE, REJUVINATE and ENVIGORATE the listener.
The goal of the music is also to promote a spirit of charity, and to prevent the occurrence of a dispirited or lost people. A regard to the state of the poor of heart and needy is enjoined as a duty not to be neglected. To care not only for the dispirited amongst ourselves, but to contribute also to the necessities of uplifting those at a distance.
The performers believe that music descended from the heavens to be used as a tool for humankind. That the great composers are able to unravel the code which speaks into the very heart of humankind.
And so the journey of this discovery begins.
WHY THE NAME "ALMS"?
ALMS is an acronym for Aiden Liam MacLean, Son of Glyn MacLean. A.L.M.S
Aiden's full name was chosen because the sum of the three names is the meaning "little Fire". The combination of these letters forms an acronym which is a new word with yet another meaning. However the music is composed, performed and produced by Aiden's father; Glyn MacLean.
AlmsNot found in the Old Testament, but repeatedly in the New. The Mosaic legislation (Lev. 25:35; Deut. 15:7) tended to promote a spirit of charity, and to prevent the occurrence of destitution among the people. Such passages as these, Ps. 41:1; 112:9; Prov. 14:31; Isa. 10:2; Amos 2:7; Jer. 5:28; Ezek. 22:29, would also naturally foster the same benevolent spirit. In the time of our Lord begging was common (Mark 10:46; Acts 3:2). The Pharisees were very ostentatious in their almsgivings (Matt. 6:2). The spirit by which the Christian ought to be actuated in this duty is set forth in 1 John 3:17. A regard to the state of the poor and needy is enjoined as a Christian duty (Luke 3:11; 6:30; Matt. 6:1; Acts 9:36; 10:2, 4), a duty which was not neglected by the early Christians (Luke 14:13; Acts 20:35; Gal. 2:10; Rom. 15:25-27; 1 Cor. 16:1-4). They cared not only for the poor among themselves, but contributed also to the necessities of those at a distance (Acts 11:29; 24:17; 2 Cor. 9:12). Our Lord and his attendants showed an example also in this (John 13:29). In modern times the "poor-laws" have introduced an element which modifies considerably the form in which we may discharge this Christian duty.
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COLLABORATIONS
ALMS has just begun collaborating with Swiss Cellist Debora Zeier
DEBORA ZEIER
ALMS IS ACTIVELY SEEKING:
- Music Production Work
- International Management
- To be Signed to a Record Label
- Collaborative Writing Partnerships
- Tv & Film Soundtrack opportunities
- Music Publishing
- Live Performance opportunities.
SONGS & COMPOSITIONS
2006
LATEST STATION: www.freshfm.com.au
DJ heard "GM INTERLUDE" on MY SPACE and requested permission air play on Adelaide, Australia FM radio and internet radio.
LIVE PERFORMANCE:
ONE WORLD BEAT
CLICK HERE to learn more about ONE WORLD BEAT
Glyn is particularly keen to leverage his music and management talents to bring peace and healing to communities and to add value to humanity. CLICK HERE to read a local news story about the event.
CONTACT GLYN
MOBILE: 021 178 8885
PHONE: 0064 03 669 0072
EMAIL:
[email protected]
Glyn's SKYPE address is: glynmaclean
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