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MIR 0122

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jana
smoke & mirrors

2004


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Produced by Going to the Moon Productions.
All instrument recording & mixing by Jeff Tweeter at MIR. All vocal recording & mixing by Jeff Thornton at MIR. Mixed & mastered by Jeff Thornton at MIR.

"Smoke and Mirrors" is the latest release of Jana's emotionally honest songwriting and ethereal vocals, this time teamed with Jeff Tweeter's magnetic instrumentation. Prolific and talented, they offer you a connection to inner spirit. "Smoke & Mirrors," consists of 11 tracks, that vary in genre and style, from acoustic to electric, from insightful to apparent. Each song tells a different story, revealing experiences both personal and universal. Be prepared for a rainbow of sounds ranging from folk to sophisticated pop, rock, jazz and that occasional bit of funk devout fans have come to expect.

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MIR 0125

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george mason & friends
life colors
2003


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Produced by Going to the Moon Productions. Executive Producer, Jeff Thornton.
Engineered by Bert Jones, "Crystal Recording & Sound" and Jeff Thornton at MIR.

A collection of eight impulsive musical exchanges. George Mason is joined by Bill Caldwell, Mark Harris, Terry Waddell & James "Myles" Mylenbush.

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VAP THREE

2003


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Produced by Going to the Moon Productions for MIR.

Third in the Maple Island Records Various Artist Project series. A unique recording of nine memorable performances, ranging from crooning ballads and well-crafted structures to "off the cuff" and in the rough. Clark Yost contributes cover art that makes this CD package a collectable work of art in itself!

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The Lost Cabin Sessions - Volume Three

2002


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Produced by Going to the Moon Productions for MIR.

More great selections from the Lost Cabin Sessions. 9 tracks of great original songwriting featuring songs released throughout 2002 and a couple of surprises. Special recognition to Stephen Gates for the intense artwork!

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In the Studio


Jeff Thornton

is underway creating a second album of eccentricities. Releasing soon!

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Left Side of Yesterday

"Five Years Before". Jazz/Funk Groove.

 

Left Side of Yesterday

"Three Years from Now". Jazz/Funk Groove.

 

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Around the Corner


Jana

As yet unnamed recording project soliciting the production & instrumentation talents of Derrell Brown. Vocal production by Jeff Thornton.

Blues from a Bottle

A collection of blues songs reflecting fragility, uplift and spirituality. Songs of human depression and resiliency, dating from the 30's to the 80's. Notable MIR artists including, Jana, Derrell Brown, Jeff Thornton, Bob Johnson and more.

Loose Ends

A sampling of outakes and oddities, never before released. A fun, curious combination.

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Jana

2 more in the making:

  • Another solo release featuring her incomparable piano work and in-depth writing.

  • "You Never Know" Vocal production by Jeff Thornton. Instrumentation by Derrell Brown and Jana.