- Robert ÆOLUS Myers
Robert ÆOLUS Myers is a composer, performer and producer best known for his cinematic soundscapes incorporating flute, synthesizer, and percussion. These works utilizing western classical and indigenous compositional stylings draw readily from Asian, Arabic, and African influences. He has composed four albums--AEOLIAN MELODIES and RAYS, released by [http://www.discogs.com/label/Global+Pacific+Records Global Pacific Records] and THE MAGICIAN and HIGH PRIESTESS as independent releases. He has additionally appeared on multiple album projects and most closely collaborated with musicians Nelson Hiu, Kit Ebersbach, Bob Kindler, Gerardo Maza, and [http://www.charlottemarie.com/ Charlottémarie] .
Robert ÆOLUS Myers has collaborated in performance art, experiential theatre, and modern dance presentations. He has worked with Cheryl Flaharty of [http://www.iona360.org/ Iona Contemporary Dance Theatre] , Valerie Bergman of Rainbow Dance Theatre, and Earnest Morgan at Volcano and Kalani Honua Dance retreats. He has also performed with [http://www.webheaven.co.yu/spiritart/Lightning.htm Tashi Leo Lightning] . He was artist in residence at [http://www.volcanoartcenter.org/ Volcano Arts Center] on the Big Island of Hawaii, has been the recipient of multiple
Meet the Composer grants, performed atExpo '92 in Seville, Spain, and was a participant in the New Music Across America concert series.Robert ÆOLUS Myers holds an undergraduate degree in
Ethnomusicology from theUniversity of Hawai'i , a Masters degree inCounseling Psychology with emphasis inDepth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, and is an initiate of SheikhYakzan Hugo Valdez a student ofPir Vilayat Inayat Khan of the Sufi Order in the West, of MurshidSamuel L. Lewis of Sufi Islamia Ruhaniat Society, and [http://www.hayatidede.org/popups/dede.htm Suleyman Hayati Dede] , Sheikh of Konya of theMevlevi Order.ources
Bill Stone, "'New Age' Musician Stages Concert in Gothic Cathedral," _Hawaii Kai/East Oahu Sun Press_, 16-22, Oct. 1986. [http://mysite.verizon.net/vzerg388/id2.html]
Cary Smith, "New Age Musicians Find Home Here," _Honolulu Star Bulletin_, 31 Aug. 1989. [http://mysite.verizon.net/vzerg388/id3.html]
Jay Heartwell, "He Doesn't Need an Orchestra," _The Honolulu Advertiser_, 7 Nov. 1985. [http://mysite.verizon.net/vzerg388/id4.html]
Mike Gordon, "The New Age of Music," _HonoluluStar-Bulletin_, 5 Nov. 1987. [http://mysite.verizon.net/vzerg388/id5.html]
External links
* [http://www.robertaeolusmyers.com Robert ÆOLUS Myers music site] (official site)
* [http://www.myspace.com/robertaeolusmyers Robert ÆOLUS Myers MySpace music site] (official site)
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