Whats Shakin Fellow Doors Fans,
I know the big Subject is who the next singer will be but while we wait I was just curious how many of us are musicians or artist ourselves. So if your a musican,poet,painter or whatever feel free to share with us your art. Lots of love to everyone!!!!

Cory

Used to do a lot of art as a young lad, I did very well with observational drawings but kind of left that field early in life. I do enjoy singing, but with a deep voice with not a lot of range I pretty much have to stick to singing The Doors or Johnny Cash
Not that there's anything wrong with that

Jimbo...i'd love to see some of your drawings....send a link to share if you dont mind. I have a lil band we call The Cause feel free to check out our myspace site www.myspace.com/thecause69
I'd love to hear from anyone else concerning any arts they enjoy or create.

cory

Honestly I'm not sure where a lot of my drawings are, I know I have some Titanic pictures lying around at home. I was big into that story between 3rd and 6th grade and drew a lot of pictures of the ship and subsequent sinking. When I'm back from school I'll try to scan some in

I play bass and sing back-up for the Fantastic Circus www.myspace.com/fantasticcircus and sometimes I'll get to sing.. but that's just occassionally.... I'll sing at karaoke all the time... and I played guitar and sang for Glasshouse for a while.. until we split... www.myspace.com/glasshousefamilycircus and I draw and paint like nobody's business... I'm just lazy... .... whenever I sing... I sing more like Roger Daltrey, though... or Robert Plant... ...

Right on Fantasticcirus!!! Just checked your sites out and way cool man!!! i really dig the name fantasticcircus. Thanks for sharing and i'm going to add you as a friend on my myspace site...so look for a add from a band called THE CAUSE...later F. Circus

Cool, I just listened to your stuff on there... if you guys ever come to Texas or somewhere close we should do a show together...

Once Upon time...in the 80's I was singing the blues in the Valley of the Sun. My repertoire was comprised of tunes from Big Mamma Thorton, Koko Taylor, Katie Webster, Elmer James, Howling Wolf, Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray Vaughn, & Willie Dixon, to name a few. I primarily sang traditional, Chicago & delta style, with a little bit of contemporary blues mixed in. Yes!!! I sang "ROAD HOUSE BLUES" back then and people would come up to me and say I never heard "a chick sing that song before!" Believe me, the response was always positive. I also immersed myself in film-stage acting & dance choregraphy,
of which I integrated modern dance/Native American traditional dance. This is my "once upon time, so very long ago..."

PEACE
In Spirit-Light
Raven

Raven,,,,,right on!!! very very very interesting!!! Was wondering if you ever performed in Kansas City? We have a blues/jazz and BBQ history here in good ole Kansas City. You'd feel right at home here.
What inspired you to explore Native American dance? You have any links or such so some of us could here your music?
Thanks for sharing!

Strat

did you ever find any of those old drawings?

still at school, I'll be home next week where the drawings are

Strat-your timing is impeccable!
No, I 've never been to Kansas City, however I use to sing that ole blues standard.
As to the question regarding exploration of Native American dance? It's innate.
I'm affiliated with 3 Native American tribes of the southwest, Hopi-Tewa (father), & Tonto Apache-English
(Suffolk, England) (mother). Even though I was raised in Phoenix I had the advantage of being exposed to ALL cultural, traditional,& spiritual teachings/beliefs of which I passionately embrace and practice.
I was also brought up in a home of music & cinema classics. My father had a beautiful voice and sang like Bing
Crosby, Frank Sinatra, & others. He played the trumpet & harmonica & was in the Navy.
Performing arts & music was/is my first love. As to any links to hearing my music, not as this time. (Live Performer)
For over the past few years I've had to set my 1st-love on the backburner, in order to complete my undergrad degree
& currently pursuing a law degree, specializing in"Native American Law."
Lastly, it's spring break this week which gives me an opportunity to reconnect with the blues community by sitting in
with my fellow musician friends. "Keep your eyes on the road your hands upon the wheel, yeah we're going to the roadhouse gonna have a real good time..." The time has come to confess, "I've been in love with The
Doors since I was 9 years old."

PEACE
In Spirit-Light
Raven

Raven,,,,your a interesting person for sure. Did you get the chance to see Riders live? I saw them 3 times....the 3rd time I traveled to Souix City Iowa. Riders had a opening act by the name of Robert Mirable. Robert is described as a Native American "Renaissance man"—musician, composer, painter, master craftsman, poet, actor, screenwriter, horseman and farmer—Robert has traveled extensively and played his music all over the world. I really didnt know what to expect but I can say his act was Wonderful,,,,music,poetry and dance. Thought you may find him interesting.Check his site out...www.mirable.com.
This concert I was also lucky enough to have stayed at the same hotel as The Doors. I got to spend 30 mins with them in the hotel lobby while they waited for the van that was to pick them up. The guys were great and super friendly. Anyhow Raven thanks for sharing your story...lots of love to you!!!

Strat

The first time I saw "The Doors" was in Phoenix standing front center stage when "Jim" got yanked off by the police & 3 x w/Mr. Astbury.
Each & every time was an enchanting, magical evening with them. During the time period I was immersed in acting & singing I worked for a
Native American Record Company called "Canyon Records." Canyon Records recorded, produced, & distributed Native American music from all categories. I vaguely recall Mr. Mirable's name from then. Its obvious today he has gone onto become a notable artisan. Fantastic! Cheers to The Doors!!!

In Spirit-Light
Raven

I've been writing songs for several years now and have actually written a few "quasi-Doors" songs. This last recording I did came out pretty well I think. Vocals aren't perfect but I think they're coming along. There's no instrumentation to it yet but feel free to check it out: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fusea...iendid=27853747

You're forwarned though: it's a heavy blues song, so if you've got any suicidal ideation or anything like that you're advised to take some prozac and listen to Bobby McFerrin instead.

Wouldn't say I was good enough to class myself as a 'musician', I mean I call Ray & Robbie musicians and I could never, ever be in the same class as these Guys...

However, I play guitar in an experimental psychedelic outfit called Cartesian Jetstream:

http://www.myspace.com/thajetstream

and I have just recently written my first song (inspired by the attitude of ROTS and some of the members on this board), Disunion Jack:

http://www.myspace.com/jpfisher1

yo man , pretty good stuff

o yea, im only 15 but im in a band, we dont have any singer yet.... but heres the myspace.... Not the greatest, but pretty good for a little instrumental... might take a minute to start

www.myspace.com/thesolidrev

thats the bands myspace

www.myspace.com/thesolidrev

feedback would be appreciated

I really dig that

thanks man, that stuff really means alot to me

I play guitar in a little band called this could be tricky. We haven't updated our webpage in months so the recordings are still pretty crappy, but i feel pretty good about them. Our other guitarist has mono now, so we couldn't play the show we had scheduled last night. O well. Anyways, www.thiscouldbetricky.com

What a great topic Cory, My God-Friend and I were looking for someone to put this poem we created to music to thereinafter dedicate the proceeds to the world's lepers...

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This barren crypt
Crag without loose
Dragon-lipped
A blind man's noose

A tear spittled from THE mindful eye
Seven seas skittled to scaffold the sky

Heaven hackled
Temperate and jeaned
Saisons were shackled
Life, lightening meaned

The holly hocks and angels breath
wise ones, and free
to state the epilogue
(in all honesty) as this:

'thou winter solstice shorten our days
light shines in the darkness
bringing love
to life'

And, the sunset rose rude in dawn's burning sight

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THE MEETING

Early morning dawn I travel
to a distant land unknown to me.
Beckoned by the bright ring of a single bell,
I follow to seek the source of the sound,
bright bell ringing intermittently.

Cognizant of my surroundings,
a lotus blossom garden adorned with statues of Buddha,
so vividly.
I embrace the moment, succumb to silent prayers filling me with peace,
pure serenity.
I rise to follow the persistent bell,
still ringing intermittently.

My vision is clear, drawing ever near,
is a white crowned lion.
I stand firm in my faith,
come what may.
Only to find the lion leading a procession of monks to pray.
Audible chanting with the ringing of the bell,
I turn to be greeted by a young monk of eyes of blue...

"Mitakuye Oyasin" (All My Relations)

(Inspired by dream 2/13)

Peace
In Spirit-Light
Raven

I like how my last recording came out. I've posted it on the other boards but might as well post it here too.
Is one of my originals:

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fusea...iendid=27853747

Well .... an artist? .... mmmmh, great title .... I really don't know, if I'm one .... but I like to write something, sometimes, and the main thing, of course, is my Doors-novel. What else could it be .... ?

If you want to take a look to (but the sites are only in German!): FreedomMan's Doors-Novel

Please click onto: "Doors-Roman" there ....

Sorry, but there is no site "www.thiscouldbetricky.com"

Post 13th Blues

A resurrection-PHOENIX occurred last night, dusted off "The Spy"
along with Koko Taylor, Katie Webster,
& Howling Wolf tunes. GREAT RESPONSE!!!
Premier blues masters & mistresses.

PEACE
RAVEN

THE EAGLE SCREAMS!!!

Open casting call-ALL ROCKERS NEEDED
Native American Rock Movie

"MOSES WAS AN INDIAN"

Rituals-Symbols-Music...

Zaki Gordon Film School/Independant Film Makers
Contact-Chasen Ross (Rabid #1 DOORS FAN)
Sedona, Arizona
2-3-08

Hello guys,
As many of you know I have done a lot of comics with The Doors.
I'd like to share a drawing from my sketchbook drawn early this year, inspired by the picture that appears before "love me two times" in the Dance on fire video. Something in Ray's posture inspired me.

I made a little tribute to Ray:
a remix of a classical Doors hit,
featuring the voice of Ray himself,
having broken thru once again,
speaking to us from the other side.
You can find the MP3 on
http://www.bavalamedia.com/filesharing4.html
I would love to hear what you think.

These eyes have prophesized
the fate of the future
No it's not too late
Don't hesitate
To learn from lessons of past
We'll create a nation
without indignation...

You are the one
You are the one
When it's all said & done
You are the one...

The eagle screams your name
Freedom is not a game...

You are the one
You are the one
When it's all said & done
You are the one...

"MOSES WAS AN INDIAN"


*Rain Skye "illegitimate son to a rock and roll star..."

INVITATION TO ALL for FILMING of CONCERT SCENE!!!

"MOSES WAS AN INDIAN"

Where: Cliff Castle Casino (Camp Verde, Az.)
Time: 4:00 p.m.-?
What: Debut- "Lighting in the Skye" & "You are the One"
(written by Director-Producer Chasen Ross aka Screaming Eagle)

*A film dedicated to INDIAN/JDM

PEACE
In Spirit-Light
Raven

A Demure Summer's Calling

Still grey purple clouds in the sky
swaying greenery
The whispers of ancient teachings
falling from the soft breeze.
A young placid mind frozen in time
absorbed into this

Something or someone
is calling me to you.
The surrounding Goddess allows me
to see through your uniquely
beautiful outer exterior.
The rare God revealed

A man of strength and grace
who shines quitely in the
Joys of all the seasons

No need for hyperboles
Pedestals willingly evaded,
Just perfect

The ripest vintage wine in the
Destiny of existence
comes to the surface
I had a vision of your secret garden,
standing naked on the periphery

When I look at you, I am innocent again.
I am neither a lover or an earth mother,
nor a magickal child.
I am one.
Outside of me, outside of my profession.
Orgasm of my witts

We were not meant to be
at least not in this life

Let me look into your eyes
I want to explore the life experience of
You heart and soul

Awareness.
Could I fall into you?
A union like no other,
of seeing things definitive

Let me fall into you
intuition and libido.
Your hips softly moving
on top of mine.
Trembling, tears of pleasure.
The scream of the Earth body
Take me to Zen

THE TRILOGY HAS BEGUN...

PREMIER!!!

"MOSES WAS AN INDIAN"

Chief Mojo Risin' in Sedona today, rituals-symbols-music...

Peace
In Spirit & Light
Raven & Screaming Eagle

..........

Denn man sieht nur, die im Licht sind
die im Dunkeln sieht man nicht
(Bert Brecht, Mack-the-knife, The Three-Penny-Opera)

The Night on Fire
or
Who-do child

(Ode to L.A., while thinking of Brian Jones, decreased)

The time to hesitate is through,
no time to wallow in the mire!
Try now! We can only loose,
and our love’ll become a burning fire!
Come on, Babe Hill, light my fire!
Try to set the night on fire,
don’t shy to set the night on fire!

I see your hare is burning.
Heels are fillet with fire!
If they say, I never loved you,
you know, they are a-liar!
Drive in, down your free ways,
mid knight! L.A. is Rome!
Cops in cars, the topless bars
never saw a Voo-Man so alone,
so alone, so alone!
So alone!

Five to One, Babe Hill: one in five!
No One here! Gets out! Alive!
They got the gones, but we got the numbers!
Gonna win, takin’ over, come on!

© FreedomMan, 15th of November, 2008
Written after listening to the news about the burning hills of California

L.A is Rome... I like that man hee-hee!

Romans!

Whose knocking at my door???

Love is strange
Love is spooky...
I can dig it
Bring it!!!

"You are the one and
only one!" ...

PEACE
Spirit/Light

Raven
13

That's beautiful Raven I like that one.

What a simple seeming, but wonderful poem! Strange, but full of hope ....


What an interesting opening! And what kind of end, what kind of timing - hey, it's just 13 days after Ray's birthday!

And ashamed I remember that I forgot to give you my birthday congratulations, dear sister Raven! I hope you will still accept them, although being a little bit late ....



Love & Peace, namaste

FreedomMan

THX.

HAPPY B-BD to you as well my friend!!!
Spirit/Light
Raven
13

Come listen to Ray's Interview on BTR's WordBeat:WordBeat's Poetry & Jazz Joint

Fellow Doors fans,

Good morning. I extend to all an invitation to take a musical and lyrical journey through Beyond From Within for your enthusiasm and response. The website address is:


Beyond From Within


Drop me a line at your time and convenience!!



Thank you for your time and consideration. I am looking forward to hearing from you in the near future.


Cheers,

Steve - Beyond From Within