John Mills - Tremolo

http://www.johnmills.com.au
John Mills was born in Melbourne in 1953 and grew up in a musical household. When his cousin gave him an electric guitar at age ten, his love for the instrument was born. Like most young people of that time John followed the meteoric rise to fame of the Beatles, learning to play just about everything they wrote, by ear. Throughout his school years he formed several bands, developed an interest in blues as well as a passion for Jimi Hendrix, then at nineteen, decided to undertake a formal study of the classical guitar.

John developed a career as both a teacher and performer and spent many hours writing and composing. As John says, "I find the process of writing/composing quite mysterious; I don't set out to write anything in particular, but more through improvisation and meditation a piece will begin; lines and themes rattle around inside, quite often for months on end, and then something complete emerges. There are some pieces that I have been working on for years and have yet to find any completion, while others may be finished in a few nights. The feedback I get about my writing can range from that piece is so tranquil, to your music seems to dabble on the edges of darkness or that is such a sad piece...I like that my music can be all those things; I like the idea of being able to shake someone a little into feeling a response."

When asked about what motivates him to compose, John said this:

"I can't begin to imagine my life without music: it has been a glorious constant, bringing comfort and joy, echoing sorrow and hinting at wondrous paths to explore along the way. Like nearly everyone I know, at least those I want to know, I wish for a world where we can be kinder, more generous and merciful towards each other. I write my music with no political intentions; just the hope of sharing something with you that might shine a little light into some dark corner. Keep dreaming, keep hoping and keep gazing at the moon....."

John has completed three CD's and recently, has written and recorded pieces for "High Country Life". His work has been highly acclaimed in America and his CD's are released independently here in Australia.

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[TDP514]

How come i haven't found this one before? This is a great piece and it should get more views.

5 stars!

[yellowforblue]

amazing song John and very beautiful uplifting images

[MissRdotjdot]

My beautiful papa and his incredible talent. Forever love.

[goroundit123]

Mills' student pieces are worth getting...books(2) and cds...superb tone...

[Deerse]

Beautifull playing !

[BobWebbmusic]

If could give John Mills six stars I would. His playing is beautiful and wonderfully expressive.

[ginvideof]

la beauté pure

[magiedumoment]

nature, paix, amour, vie, souffle, gratitude, je vous aime