"Hunt of the Griffins" is added to the suite of BETWIXTWEEN. The first battle begins as the creatures from the east are emboldened by the increasing fog of the Dragon's breath
10/22/17
New Classical Music
"Dark Hero" explores both the power
and moral ambiguity of the name sake
8/31/17
New Rock Music
New song on "The End of the World","I Will"
There is no forgiveness without truth
8/4/17
Weekly Quote
Another Sonnet Sample
7/11/17
Weekly Quote
A Sonnet Sample
6/26/17
New Classical Music
Finally a new classical piece from ZA,
What is "The Quest" you are on?
9/28/15
Weekly Quote
Another message about living in the now. "The Moment"
7/23/15
Weekly Quote
A quote about intuition from a smart guy
6/20/15
New Rock Music
What is the story behind the photograph?
Listen to "The Girl I Loved"
- a new addition to
"the End of the World".
5/28/15
New Classical Music
"Transcendence" is added to "Sancta".
This is the non-enhanced piece that
will be added to the meditation album,
"Space".
5/21/15
New Rock Music
"Dreamer" added to "the End
of the World".
4/29/15
New Folk Music
"Golden River" continues "the End of the World". It is a modern spiritual reminding us of what is always before our eyes and under our noses.
4/27/15
Weekly Quote
A Six Phase Meditation infographic from MindValley
4/13/15
New Blog Post
Ten quotes about purpose.
3/6/15
Weekly Quote
"From which this fire created you are
Can a single photon judge the star?"
3/6/15
50 Questions
These might provoke some thought.
I like 10,14,23,28,33,38,41,44-50
Which resonate most with you?
2/24/15
Weekly Quote
"You're a bright light, the center of a star
A beacon in the night is what you are"
2/17/15
Weekly Quote
"Before the beginning you, as you are
The pre-creation of the dawning star"
2/1/15
New Blog Post
How to be Happy, Now.
A few ideas in ZA Blog.
1/30/15
Weekly Quote
"What you are doing cannot be undone
Can you grasp the wind or bottle the sun?"
1/22/15
New Video
"I do not wish" is a video poem.
Background music is an excerpt from
"Firstlight" which will be on the
upcoming meditation album "Fifth Element"
1/19/15
Weekly Quote
First in the "Burning Woman"
series. "SunGoddess" The photo
reference is from the "Burning Man"
event in 2013
12/30/14
New Video
A little movie of a short quote
about the circle of existence,
how one thing can be many things,
and both parish and yet be eternal,
"The Answer in the Question"
12/22/14
Weekly Quote
How do you conquer fear?
12/18/14
New Classical Music
"Dragon" from "BETWIXTWEEN"
Reginald escapes the evil queen Desiree and comes
to rescue Rosette who is tied up to be sacrificed
to the Dragon. He releases her and together
they defeat the beast
12/4/14
Weekly Quote
"The Secret"
11/15/14
New Video
Discovered a Video I felt I had to share
about gratitude
10/31/14
New Quiz
Who is the Elemental You?
Take this quiz to find out.
10/24/14
Weekly Quote
"Out of the box"
10/9/14
New Quiz
Take the new "A to Z Left, Center, Right Test"!
8/28/14
Weekly Quote
"Self"
8/13/14
New Book
Added "ZA Quotes" to ZA Speaks Page.
This is a compilation of quotes, sayings
and poems from ZA available as a downloadable .pdf
6/30/14
Weekly Quote
"What is and what isn't"
6/26/14
New Classical Music
Added "From the Ashes" to "Sancta".
This is a powerful piece meant to evoke the
renewal of life after destructive forces.
It will be the last piece in the sequence on the "Fire" meditation album soon to be completed.
5/22/14
New Rock Music
A new song has been added to "the End of
the World". "Run" is something we find
ourselves too often doing.
5/8/14
New Classical Music
Written for the Elements Album "Fire",
"Spirit Warrior" has been added to "Sancta"
to sample. Evocative of the Spirit in Warpaint.
5/1/14
CD Baby
The single "Just the Same"
(AKA You Must Know-Remix)
from "Love's Answer" is
now available on CD Baby.
5/1/14
New Meditaton Music
Included for a limited time
Play the full piece "Embers"
(without enhancement) from the
Meditation Album "Fire"
4/13/14
Weekly Quote
"To be Happy"
4/10/14
New Rock Music
Added another song to "the End of the World".
"Are you willing?" is an ear-splitter
that explores the difference between
loving and possessing.
4/2/14
New Rock Music
A new piece has been added to
"The End of the World". "Give it all to Love"
is the answer to the temptation of
knowledge.
3/26/14
ZA's Branching Out
ZA (Rock) is now on ReverbNation.
Including a free app for Android.
3/19/14
New Classical Music
Added a new piece to "Sancta". "Joy to the
Day" is a celebration of this day across the Universe.
3/5/14
Weekly Quote
Sonnet #20
3/5/14
New Classical Music
A new piano selection has been added to "for Piano". "A Stroll in the Park" is a playful piece meant to evoke a content stroll in a busy park.
12/10/13
Weekly Quote
"The Measure of Freedom"
11/25/13
Weekly Quote
"What is sought and what is not"
11/15/13
New Classical Music
A new song has been added to
"for Piano". "If ever" is an
extended improvisation with
Violin, Flute and Cello.
11/7/13
Weekly Quote
"Well, do ya?"
10/23/13
New Classical Music
A new piece has been added to "Sancta"
Piano sets the scene for an oboe and trumpet
to echo the "Call of Love" to a string
accompaniment in this cameo octet
10/18/13
New Classical Music
New piece added to "Carnival".
"The Enchantress" is a Mystic
and a Snake Charmer and the
subject of this hypnotic dance.
10/17/13
Lorca Quote
"The poem, the song, the picture is only water drawn from the well of the people, and it should be given back to them in a cup of beauty so that they may drink and in drinking, understand themselves."
attributed to
-- Federico García Lorca
8/20/13
New Rock Music
New song and start of a new Album.
"the End of the World" asks a simple
personal question.
8/1/13
Weekly Quote
"The Question in the Answer"
7/19/13
New Classical Music
Added two new classical pieces to "Sancta"
"Touch of Emerald" has a bit O' the Irish and
"Under a Western Sky" from the US side of the pond.
7/2/13
New Classical Music
A new piece for "Sancta" has been added.
"Bacchanal" is arranged for string quintet.
6/18/13
Weekly Quote
"Happiness"
5/14/13
Weekly Quote
"What matters"
4/20/13
Weekly Quote
"The Dance"
4/16/13
New Video
Added a new video to the ZAspeaks Youtube site.
"Under a Western Sky"
3/14/13
Weekly Quote
"The seeds of peace and hope"
3/7/13
New Classical Music
A new arrangement for small ensemble
has been added to "Sancta".
"The Longing"
3/2/13
New Classical Music
A new piece has been added to "Carnival".
"Flight" evokes the freedom and fluidity
of a Trapeze performance.
2/19/13
New Rock Music
The last entry to "Timesteps".
What will you do when it's your turn?
"Turn to Me?"
1/28/13
New Rock Music
A new rock song has been added to "Timesteps".
"Whippoorwill" is
about what is present in
what is lost.
1/8/13
Weekly Quote
"In transcendent beauty"
11/22/12
New Rock Music
A new song is added to "Timesteps".
"The Dark" is about the courage to
walk into an unknown future.
11/8/12
New Meditation
"Free Heaven" is a choral piece with a background
binaural beat for a deep meditation.
11/7/12
Weekly Quote
"Elections"
10/20/12
Weekly Quote
"Absence"
9/3/12
Weekly Quote
"Celebrate"
8/7/12
New Rock Music
New rock song added to "Timesteps".
"Now" is a song of hope in the midst
of desperation.
7/16/12
New Rock Music
New song added to "Timesteps".
For every rising moon there is a
"Setting Sun"
6/10/12
Weekly Quote
"Kindling"
6/4/12
New Music
"Betwixtween" is the finale of the musical of the same title.
Recaps many of the themes introduced throughout.
5/23/12
Weekly Quote
"Your Enemy"
2/7/12
Weekly Quote
"How to choose"
1/30/12
New Classical Music
A new song has been added to "Sancta".
"On the Porch Swing" is meant to evoke
those summer nights and young love.
1/20/12
Weekly Quote
"Three New Haiku"
1/2/12
New Loops
Welcome "ZA Loops" to 7emblems.com.
Now you can add some of ZA inspiration
to your own compositions, media and
video. More to come.
12/17/11
Weekly Quote
"The difference"
12/9/11
For Shelly
"From the ashes of disaster
Grow the roses of success"
-Grandpa Potts
12/9/11
New Classical Music
New song added to "Sancta".
"Idyllium Duo" is a simple duet for flute
and violin accompanied by piano.
12/4/11
A Quote from the Tao de Ching
In pursuit of knowledge,
every day something is added.
In the practice of the Tao,
every day something is dropped.
Less and less do you need to force things,
until finally you arrive at non-action.
When nothing is done,
nothing is left undone.
True mastery can be gained
by letting things go their own way.
It can't be gained by interfering.
translated by Stephen Mitchell
11/29/11
New Classical Music
Two new songs arrive as companion
pieces to "Sancta". Listen to the
renaissance themed , "The Knights Embark"
and "My Maiden Fair".
11/29/11
Weekly Quote
"Fate"
11/22/11
Weekly Quote
"The only truth"
11/12/11
New Meditation Music
A new meditation has been added.
Listen to "Fairyland" to recharge your
batteries. Use your headphones:)
11/8/11
New Rock Music
New song added today to "Timesteps".
"All I've Got"
10/30/11
Weekly Quote
The only crime
10/19/11
New Rock Music
New Song added to "Timesteps".
"Turn to Gold". For everything there
is a season.
10/12/11
Weekly Quote
"Why one suffers"
9/27/11
Weekly Quote
"Freedom"
9/2/11
Weekly Quote
"The greatest lesson"
7/27/11
Watch this video
This simple formula can make all the difference.
7/27/11
Weekly Quote
"If you want"
7/26/11
New Classical Music
"The Lion Tamer " has been added to the
Carnival series.
6/27/11
New Rock Music
New song added to "Timesteps".
"Love is".
6/6/11
Weekly Quote
Three Haiku for the
"Signs of the Times"
5/24/11
Song of the Week
Choose a Fan Favorite from the list
on the upper left or add one of your
own. This week "You Must Know"
remains on top.
5/11/11
Poetry Sample
Love Sonnets Sample extended.
Click above to open a booklet
of 19 Love sonnets. Click on lower left
of Booklet to make it full screen.
5/11/11
Weekly Quote
Fear and Happiness
5/6/11
New Classical Music
A new song has been added to "Sancta".
"Lament" is a requiem of a sort arranged
for strings.
5/2/11
Poetry Sample
Click Above to open a booklet
of Love Sonnets. Warning! Some
themes and language may be too
intense for young readers.
4/29/11
Weekly Quote
Word Power
4/21/11
New Meditation Music
New Song added to "Meditations"
"China Dawn" has a background
binaural frequency of 7.83hz. Known as
the Shumanic frequency it is the
frequency of the Earth. Enjoy it with
headphones for
the full invigorating effect.
4/19/11
Weekly Quote
Three Haiku More
4/19/11
From the Tao Te Ching
10
Can you coax your mind from its wandering
and keep to the original oneness?
Can you let your body become
supple as a newborn child's?
Can you cleanse your inner vision
until you see nothing but the light?
Can you love people and lead them
without imposing your will?
Can you deal with the most vital matters
by letting events take their course?
Can you step back from your own mind
and thus understand all things?
Giving birth and nourishing,
having without possessing,
acting with no expectations,
leading and not trying to control:
this is the supreme virtue.
translated by S. Mitchell
4/11/11
Weekly Quote
"If you want"
4/7/11
New Video
This is a video poem with
"Zen Impromptu" as the backdrop.
Best with headphones.
Hope you enjoy it!
4/5/11
New Classical Music
"Poodles and Elephants" from the
"Carnival" album.
4/4/11
Weekly Quote
"Intention"
4/1/11
New Classical Music
Two new songs added this week.
"Parade" and "Waltz of the Freaks."
On the Carnival Album.
3/31/11
New Favorite Music
Added today is a list of your favorite
songs on your account page. If you haven't
listened to any yet, you can choose the
most "Liked" of all members or let
ZA pick one to get you started. Scroll down
in the box labeled "My Favorites".
Happy hunting for yours.
3/27/11
Weekly Quote
"Love is all there is"
3/21/11
Weekly Quote
True Power
3/21/11
Favorite Songs
Don't forget to vote for your favorite
songs to see them on the "TOP FIVE" list.
Just click the "Like" button that appears
in the player. (You have to be signed in
to do it).
3/21/11
The Path of ZA
There are many new features
available to Initiates who go
further on the Path of ZA.
Just download a song
or book of Poems
and click on the new icon "Hall
of Mysteries" that will show
on your Account page
to begin.
3/14/11
Weekly Quote
Tabula Rasa
3/11/11
Like and Share Music
Two new features have been added.
There is a "Like" and a "Share"
button on the music player. The Top
five "Liked" songs will be noted on
the album page next to the title as
well as listed on your account page.
Look high and left(TOP FIVE SONGS).
Vote for or share your favorites!
3/10/11
Subscription information
If for any reason you did not receive an
email from ZA with your weekly message,
just click on the "Last Message" button
on your Account page to see all previous
messages to you from ZA.
3/6/11
Weekly Quote
This week:
"Where you stop running"
3/1/11
New Classical Music
A new piece was added to "Sancta",
today. "Elegy to Mourning" evokes
the grace of renewal as mourning
must ultimately pass.
3/1/11
Weekly Quote
A short note on romance this week.
2/21/11
New Classical Music
A new song has been added to
"BETWIXTWEEN": "Playground for Cupids"
Listen for the bow string at the end.
2/20/11
Weekly Quote
ZA asks this week that you look
deep into your inner awareness
and "Listen"
2/19/11
Piano piece added
For a limited time, a past
performance of a Rachmaninoff
standard has been added to "forPiano".
"Variation on a theme from Paganini
#18". Listen while you can.
2/14/11
New Rock Music
Added a new song today,
appropriately about Love.
"It's the Way".
2/14/11
ZA's Weekly Quote
Three Quatrains on Love.
2/8/11
New Pics
Two new pics added to make an even 200.
"Firebird" and "the Wasp".
2/6/11
Weekly Quote
ZA offers Three Haiku this week.
2/6/11
BETWIXTWEEN sample
ZA suggests a sample from "BETWIXTWEEN"
this week. "Picnic","Dance of Nightmares",
and "In Whose Arms" will give you a flavor.
2/4/11
New Classical Album
A new album was added today,"Sancta".
This will be a repository for any
new or remastered classical pieces.
First up is "The Martin and the Crow",
a string quartet arrangement of the piano
composition. (Also added to "forPiano")
Hope you enjoy it!
2/3/11
New Piano Pieces
Three new simple piano pieces
added today. "The Tortoise",
"The Hare" and "City of Sorrow".
1/30/11
Meditation Music
Theme this week is recharge.
Listen to the entire "Meditations" album
for 40 minutes of meditation or sample
"Rains of Harmony", "Twilight Descending"
and "Zen Impromptu" for a fifteen minute
recharge.