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Jay Jacobson

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About Me



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Member Since: 8/8/2005
Band Website: jayjacobson.com/
Band Members: Songs written, and all vocals by Jay Jacobson. All songs produced and arranged by Manuel Iman. Manuel also plays all guitars, and the mandolin in "Finest Friend"!I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4
Influences: I grew up listening to all kinds of music (and still do), from pop to world to jazz to rock to dance to trance to classical to chill to electronic to new wave to Broadway, and everything in between! I'm sure somehow, all these artists influence my music since they all, in some way, move me. They are not listed in any particular order (and I'm sure I'm forgetting some very important ones):Gino Vannelli, Brenda Russell, Heaven 17, Bent, Barbra Streisand, Dead Can Dance, Grace Jones, Zero 7, Sarah Brightman, Chicane, Chaka Khan, k.d. Lang, Keane, Kate Bush, Moby, Miguel Bose, Joni Mitchell, Burt Bacharach, Chemical Brothers, Tori Amos, Madredeus, Patti Smith, Ella Fitzgerald, Kaskade, Joan Armatrading, ATB, Blue Nile, Crosby - Stils - Nash (and Young), Bonnie Raitt, Cat Stevens, Al Jarreau, Billie Holiday, Elvis Costello, Marc Almond, Nina Hagen, Bobby Darin, Johnny Mathis, Bette Midler, Pet Shop Boys, Toni Childs, Morrissey, Mills Brothers, Lamb, Count Basie, Herbert, Imogen Heap, New Order, Patti LaBelle, Mum, Natalie Cole, Snap, Randy Crawford, Hooverphonic, Lena Horne, Anastacia, Chicago, Jackson Browne, Oliver Mtukudzi, Linda Ronstadt, Talking Heads, Olive, Martha Wash, Robert Palmer, Rufus Wainwright, Placido Domingo, Sparks, Sigur Ros, O'Jays, Peggy Lee, Diana Ross, Cole Porter, Dianne Reeves, Death Cab for Cutie, George Winston, Luther Vandross, Isley Brothers, Pearl Bailey, Mary J. Blige, Marvin Gaye, Madonna, Neil Young, Elton John, The Cure, Earth - Wind and Fire, Devo, Dolly Parton, John Denver, Stevie Wonder, R.E.M., Gipsy Kings, Stylistics, Eric Clapton, Carl Orff, Suzanne Vega, Syreeta, Tracy Chapman, Johnny Mercer, Saint Etienne, U2, Shaggy, Quincy Jones, Marianne Faithfull, Sammy Davis Jr., War, Phyllis Hyman, Frank Sinatra, Bill Withers, Nat King Cole, Doris Day, America, Vangelis, Weekend Players, Simon & Garfunkel, Tears for Fears, Sarah McLachlan, Seal, Lionel Hampton, Peter Gabriel, Rolling Stones, The Eagles, Angela Winbush, Fleetwood Mac, Judy Garland, Quinn, Basia, Andrew Sisters, Geoffrey Oryema, Steely Dan, Carpenters, The music of Cirque du Soleil, The music from Cafe Del Mar, and many more I'm sure....TO DOWNLOAD SONGS FROM "INFINITE MAN", CLICK HERE:
Link to: Jay Jacobson
Sounds Like: I really don't know who I sound like. Would love to know what people think!People have mentioned sounding similar to (and I would love to connect with fans of): Sting, Josh Groban, Seal, George Michael, Robbie Williams, Supertramp, Christopher Cross, Sarah Brightman, and Marc Anthony.
Record Label: Moving Sound Music
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Thomas Merton Quote

I ran across this GREAT quote - which sums up my experience of creating music these days (see my previous blog). It also speaks directly to my experience of being in the presence of art - whether it i...
Posted by Jay Jacobson on Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:24:00 PST

Lonely Motel - Country song on MySpace page

I finally was able to add the song "Lonely Motel" for download to my MySpace page. It is located under my "official" 5 MySpace songs - under "Buy tracks directly from this artist". I wish I could add ...
Posted by Jay Jacobson on Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:13:00 PST

Once Again, No Attachments

I love the creative process. I don't know if it is the aspect of the unknown, the anticipation of discovering what is being created, or just the act of expressing - but I am finding such joy and fulfi...
Posted by Jay Jacobson on Sat, 20 Oct 2007 11:03:00 PST

The Process of Life

If you've been reading my past few blogs you know a lot has been going on in my world career-wise - the radio interview, the short film, the writing and recording new songs.... At the same time, life ...
Posted by Jay Jacobson on Tue, 02 Oct 2007 09:29:00 PST

Words from Rainer Maria Rilke

Here is a quote I just rediscovered, which deals with something I mentioned in my radio interview - how I feel life is a process and is not about the result. I love the way it is stated here. It remin...
Posted by Jay Jacobson on Sun, 30 Sep 2007 10:40:00 PST

Radio Interview!

I am the "Featured Artist" of the week on International Artist Debut Radio! They have interviewed independent artsits, as well as known artists (such as Thelma Houston, Kristine W, and Amber) - and my...
Posted by Jay Jacobson on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:48:00 PST

Career Update

First, I MUST say a major THANKS to all of you who have purchased my music! I can't thank you enough! You are enabling me to record another CD!! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!Just thought I'd write ...
Posted by Jay Jacobson on Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:46:00 PST

Stevie Wonder and Luciano Pavarotti

Last night I saw Stevie Wonder in concert at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. What an incredible artist! He is one of the artists whose albums I would play over and OVER as a kid. "Fulfillingness' Fi...
Posted by Jay Jacobson on Fri, 07 Sep 2007 04:37:00 PST

George Bernard Shaw Quote

This quote seems apprapo for this particular time in my life: "Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."- George Bernard Shaw
Posted by Jay Jacobson on Wed, 05 Sep 2007 04:36:00 PST

Creativity

First, let me say a HUGE thanks to everyone reading my blog, and listening to my music! THANK YOU!! And thanks to all who've sent me emails, messages, and comments - it makes a huge difference to know...
Posted by Jay Jacobson on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 10:49:00 PST