A Bug’s Life Sing Along
All Songs from “A Bug’s Life Sing Along” Recorded and Produced in Austin, Texas by Gary...
Read MoreLion King
Lyrics by Tim Rice / Music by Elton John Vocal: Craig Toungate Recorded and Mixed by Gary Powell Lyrics by Tim Rice / Music by Elton John Vocal: Dennis Razze, Virgil Seals Recorded and Mixed by Gary Powell Lyrics by Tim Rice / Music by Elton John Vocal: Kenny Williams Recorded and Mixed by Gary Powell Lyrics by Tim Rice / Music by Elton John Vocal: Craig Toungate, Dennis Razze, Gary Powell, Virgil Seals, Alicia Jones Recorded and Mixed by Gary...
Read More“Song of the Trail”
Using dairies, folklore, music and poetry, composer Gary Powell brings four aspects of this great American westward migration of the Oregon Trail into song; the show that finds a new path on an old trail….. SONG OF THE TRAIL Song of the Trail We think of our lives as complicated. Imagine leaving old hope behind; a decision which comes only from feelings held in the pit of your stomach. Again and again the pains come, and yes, again and again hope must be refreshed. Imagine this place so intensely...
Read More“Aristotle’s Prayer”
The story of our need for legacy, passion, beauty and truth; through the eyes of an extraordinary young girl with the pure heart of a master teacher……..ARISTOTLE’S PRAYER. Menu of Shows The truth is that Eris Totle, a girl considered by her peers as ageless and knowing, could bend history to her liking. She could at once hold knowledge, beauty and humanity in her every thought. She lived outside common thought and common expectation, yet she was no mystic, nor would...
Read MoreDonna Dorrell, Songwriter
“Aristotle’s Prayer” is an educational experience both historically and personally. It leaps over religious barriers of any kind; those by which we are subtly seduced to adopt and integrate into our framework. The message is deeply loving and wonderfully not judgmental of self or others. “Aristotle’s Prayer” highlights the innocent courage it takes for learning our own humanness, lengths and limitations. Through the eyes of an innocent soul we find a genuine quest for personal...
Read MoreEddie Martinez, Musical Director
“‘Composer’s Choice’ was such a unique theater experience with a wonderful mix of formal concert, dramatic theatrical production, a splash of Victor Borge, a dash of Cirque du Soleil, a heavy dose of reflection and a heart full of introspection that made the audience experience so many emotions. It was humorous, contemplative, musical, free-flowing, poignant, unpredictable, sincere, and most of all, entertaining.” ~ Eddie Martinez, Musical Director
Read MoreBook: Good Boys Do Fine, Always
GOOD BOYS DO FINE, ALWAYS is currently out of print. The new edition should be available in the Spring, 2016 Perfect for Aspiring Singers Perfect for Aspiring Composers Perfect for Aspiring Musicians Perfect for Music Business Students Perfect for Arm-Chair Philosophers Perfect for Popular Music Historians AND… “if you loved the Magna Carta from year 1215… then you will love this book! ~ Harry Joe Reeves from the inside flapGOOD BOYS DO FINE, ALWAYS is an aggregation of existing grand...
Read More“ELESVEE” (Lone Star Voices)
Vocal Arts in the Recording Studio / Training Beginning Summer 2016 What: Vocal/Studio Training for Students for All Ages and Continuing Vocal/Studio Training for Performing & Recording Professionals Elesvee Coaches: All instructors are singers who have trained with and/or sung in composer/producer Gary Powell’s recording studio. Student Singers: Vocal Arts Educational systems often misgauge a singer’s musical aptitude. Consequently,at Elesvee, all singers apply for training and are chosen through an...
Read MoreYakov Smirnoff
“When I met Gary 34 years ago, I asked him ‘Where do Russians hang out in Texas?” He said, “on a tree.” It made me feel right at home, and that was the beginning of a great friendship. This is one piano concert in which you would not fall asleep. You would be too scared!” ~ Yakov Smirnoff
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