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I recently started watching the Pink Panther movie series eversince I purchased the whole set on DVD. I figured I was reallyinto that whole swinging sixties sound popularized by HenryMancini as he was responsible for composing the Pink Pantherfilms as well as many others. I thought the best way to see moreof it was to watch some of Blake Edwards best films includingthe original Pink Panther and The...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELos Angeles, CA–November 9, 2005–Paul Thomas Yoder hasa passion for music, and like many of us must separate that fromhis daily life in order to make a living. Like all artists, hewould like nothing more than to record and play to supporthimself. Dreamin’ about making that happen only comesnatural. Being an indie artist is tough, but guys like Yoderhave what it...

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What is a church musician? After being in this position forseveral years I have come to my own conclusions as to what thistitle means and is all about. First let me say that I think alot of church musicians make the mistake of using this as ameans satisfy their own needs. A need to be up front, toperform, to show off their musical talent etc. But being aChristian is all about sacrificing self. This...