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# My Original Song "Mars" and a Bit about my Musical Journey
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Many years ago, I was lost and floating randomly through life.  I would hide up in my attic and write and record songs that I would never let anyone listen to.  Someone that I worked with at a music store came over one day to help me troubleshoot some studio issues.  Kevin refused to accept any payment for his help, and only wished to hear one of my songs.

I played this song for him and he freaked out and took it upon himself to help me record an entire album.
We have lost touch over the years, I've since moved from NY to Texas, but he still holds a very special place in my heart.

I went through some traumatic experiences during my college years which left me as just a shadow of the person that I once was.
I became a meek, quiet mouse that barely ever spoke above a whisper.  I was painfully shy and rarely left the house except to go to work. 
Creating music was my own form of personal catharsis and therapy, but I never felt the need or desire to share it with others....and there was absolutely no way in hell that I was ever going to go on stage and perform!

Kevin helped to break me out of my shell.
With his help and support I became comfortable enough to share my music with others and even perform, which was an amazing accomplishment for someone who was well on their way to becoming agoraphobic.

I never fell in love with performing, but I still love to create music and now I even enjoy sharing it with others.
So, I guess this is my little tribute post to Kevin for having the compassion and kindness of heart to help someone grow as a person without ever asking or expecting anything in return.

Thank you Kevin.

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