RockOm

"How am I to show my love to thee all-knowing lord above? I walk the line, I shed my blood for you." So sings songwriter Samuel Markus in his song "Offering", RockOm's featured artist and track back in August of 2008.

This spring brings a new start for Samuel, joining up with drummer Eric Wilkins and multi-instrumentalist Jennifer Thorington for a new band called "The Morning Birds." Currently finishing up the final touches on their new album Inspiration Point, the band has decided to share their first single with you as this week's RockOm Featured Track. See the right column of the homepage all week to listen to their song "I Will Rise." In addition, be sure to follow the links to The Morning Birds websites and keep you eyes and ears peeled for their promising, soon-to-be-released LP.

by The Morning Birds

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Last August, RockOm featured two excellent songs from singer-songwriter Samuel Markus. Sam has since gone on to form a new band, The Morning Birds, whose new 16-song LP, Inspiration Point is due soon. The Morning Birds describe themselves as "a hybrid of musical and spiritual understandings expressed through music, art, and moving images."

Featured Track:
"Rise Again"

"'Rise Again' was written as a call for everyone to open their hearts and minds to hope and the true nature of reality, which is love and unity. Enjoy!" (Samuel Markus)

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We're excited to bring you two new things to check out today! First off is not one - but two - Featured Track(s) of the Week from LA-based singer-songwriter Samuel Markus. See the right column of the home page to listen to Sam's tracks, "New Dawn" and "The Offering." This is definitely an artist you'll want to get to know!

Secondly, you can listen to an interview with Samuel - as well as next week's artist, a jazz/fusion trio from New York called Transcendence - on a new episode of the RockOm Podcast released today. See the podcast page to download the MP3 or to subscribe to all podcasts!

Samuel Markus

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"The Offering"

"This is a devotional song. It is not directed at one person or one god but is more an expression of love for the unlimited, creative energy behind everything." (Samuel Markus)

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"New Dawn"

"After spending years recording in studios, I wanted to track something that had a really live feel to it. This track was cut in one take and was filmed at the same time. You can view it on YouTube here. The song is about awakening to the new perspective that comes when you are able to let go of the illusions of life and find your own truth within." (Samuel Markus)

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