A Friend's New Blog: Monique's Music Notes

I have a friend who is a beautiful singer and performer, and a really good songwriter. This woman has a gift of music in her soul. It emanates from her, it is part of her. Her music is beautiful, her voice enchanting and saucy. Monique DeMoulin is an inspiration on how to follow a dream, and never give up, no matter what life throws your way!

She has several singles out on iTunes, and now she has become a blogger! I invite you to visit and follow her blog and her journey from struggling mother of five to a vocalist and songwriter. And I think once you hear her voice, you'll be a fan, as I am!

Here's more about Monique.

And her first entry on her new blog, Monique's Music Notes...

Monique's music notes: From this moment forward: Writing for me has always been the easiest way for me to express myself, so when it was suggested to me I start a blog depicting my journey,... [continue reading here...]

Incredible Voice: Introducing a Friend of Mine

I was fortunate to be introduced to an incredibly talented vocalist, Monique DeMoulin. A few months ago, an old friend, Stephen Oachs of the Aperture Academy, wrote me and asked if I would consider writing a bio for a friend of his (Monique). In the course of learning more about her for her bio, we have become good friends, and I have become a huge fan! I just fell in love with her voice and admire her talent, and skills! As I said, she's become a good friend and I'm helping her update her website and do a little online marketing/social networking, which I always enjoy!

I don't usually post press releases on my blog, but since I wrote this one, and it's for my friend, I wanted to share it with you all, and introduce you to Monique and her sublime voice! I hope you'll check out her songs at her YouTube and iTunes pages! (And follow her on Twitter (@mosinger66) and her Facebook page, too!) I'm a huge fan, and I suspect that once you hear her sing, you'll become a fan, too!

PRESS RELEASE 

Vocalist Monique DeMoulin's Newest Released Single, "It Wasn't Me," Is Her Second Song By The Legendary Jim Weatherly 

Monique DeMoulin's music career is catching fire, and she credits her Grammy-winning producer, Bill Hare, and the support of Jim Weatherly ("Midnight Train to Georgia" and "Neither One Of Us"), who offered her his original song, her new hit, "It Wasn't Me." 

San Jose, CA–March 22, 2012–Monique DeMoulin, the independent recording artist, performer and songwriter, is proud to share her newest single release, "It Wasn't Me," available on iTunes. This quickly growing hit is an original and previously unrecorded song by the incomparable Jim Weatherly. The single was produced by Grammy award winning producer, Bill Hare.

Monique has an especially deep affection for her newest release. She said, "One of the seminal moments of my career was when Jim [Weatherly] contacted me after hearing my release of his song, 'You're The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me.' His kindness and support meant a great deal to me. Imagine recording a song that has a deep meaning to you, and then having the creator of that classic masterpiece call you and say he loved how you treated his work! And it got better when he offered me one of his unreleased songs for my next single! When I heard, 'It Wasn't Me,' I fell in love with it, the depth of the message touched me. And I put all of this journey and my feelings into it! I recently heard from Jim again, this time to congratulate me on the new release, and give it a big stamp of approval. How does it get any better than that?"  

Monique's career spans 30 years as a recording artist and songwriter. She recently formed The Monique DeMoulin Band and they are thrilling Bay area clubs with current pop tunes and her own original songs, all delivered with the distinctive "Monique spin." She has returned to the recording studio, and is currently working on three exciting projects: writing original songs with San Francisco producer, Nancy McGinnis; arranging and recording with singer/songwriter Lorenzo Soto; and lending her voice to producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Catherine Delgadillo of Scotts Valley on her personal project. 

To learn more about Monique, her music and availability, or to contact her, please visit her website at http://www.MoniqueDeMoulin.com.   

About Monique DeMoulin: 

Born in Palo Alto, California, Monique has over 30 years in the music and performance industry. It began in high school, where she formed her first band with Bill Hare (who is now her producer). In 1983, she took first place in the Miss Teen California pageant for her talent. At Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village, Nevada, she studied music and vocal performance, and received the Jim Paris and Bank of America music scholarships. 

After college, she raised five children, while working for various producers in the San Francisco Bay area, writing lyrics for their artists, as well as writing her own original songs. In June 2010, Monique released her first single, "Have I Told You," an original song written about her young son, which topped the charts on cdbaby™, making it to #1 in the smooth Jazz category and #2 in the adult contemporary category. A few months later, she released, "What Makes You Stay." Her second single also topped the cdbaby charts as #1 in downloads in the Vocal Pop category.  

In early 2011, she formed the Monique DeMoulin Band, featuring current pop tunes, as well as her own original work. July 2011, she released her stunning version of "You're The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me," the famous classic written by Jim Weatherly. In February 2012, she released, "It Wasn't Me," a second song by legendary Jim Weatherly. 

Monique currently resides in San Jose, California, with her 11-year old son, Chance, where she continues to record, perform, write and sing as only she can… giving it her sublime "Monique spin."

• Website: http://www.MoniqueDeMoulin.com  

• iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/monique-demoulin/id412669997

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monique-DeMoulin/202279973163997

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/mosinger66 

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Merry Christmas Wish - 12/25/11

‎'Twas the arrival of Christmas, and all through the day, there was laughter and smiles and joys, no delays. The stockings and ornaments were only icing this season, because our hearts are so full of love and The Reason. 

I wish you all the same glow of spirit, knowing the fullness of life and love so apparent. From those we hold close, the most special and dearest, may you always feel more cherished than any material presents.

As this Christmas ends and fades into night, may the goodness and magic never leave your sight... Merriest Christmases of all, and to all a good life!


© 2011 Cherie' C. Davidson all rights reserved

Another Blog by a Smiling Writer

I've done it again. Gotten a bee in my bonnet, as a friend would say, and started a new blog. Where the time will come from to keep it going is still a mystery, but try I will!

For a couple years now I've really delved into natural, whole foods, and pursued information on real organic foods and the organic label. From this interest, I developed a passion for understanding the whole food for healing concept, and I've been learning a great deal. It's fascinating!

Some of you know that I was diagnosed with stage 2 cancer in 2006, and through that experience I began learning about the importance of hormone balance. I had an estrogen-based cancer, and learned that women hold excess estrogen in their fat cells. Since that discovery, I have been learning the connection between wholesome foods, hormone health, and the devastating and debilitating effects of so many of today's food additives, preservatives and artificial flavorings.

And all that has brought me to this new blog, Healthy Edibles - Delicious Victuals. Although I've learned a lot about the aforementioned subjects, I don't pretend that I know enough to teach anyone. However, I would love to share some of my knowledge and experiences in the best way I know how... through humor and my writing.

I've written movie and book reviews for many years, and now I'm planning on melding my skill with my passion for healthy, healing foods. Thus the new blog! Healthy Edibles - Delicious Victuals will be a place for me to post personal reviews and endorsements of really good, healthy and healing foods and drinks that taste great...I won't sacrifice taste and enjoyment of food and beverages for health, or vice versa, any longer, and none of us should!

So, I hope you will join me over at Healthy Edibles - Delicious Victuals, and share your thoughts and opinions with us all! Once the blog reaches 100 members/subscribers, I will begin product giveaways and drawings...so please sign up for the blog posts, become a member, and let's have some fun, discover new and great foods -- and get healthy at the same time!

P.S.
You can also follow me on Twitter at @FunFoodReviews.

"One of Two"

This poem was inspired by an acquaintance, a movie and life. 

Love

Brings light to the heart,

Completeness to the soul.

Unselfish love fulfills life,

Restores hope.

Two who love soul to soul become one eternally.

But, when only one is in love,

That one knows bottomless emptiness,

Where the heart is robbed of joy and

Hope drains from the soul.

Only one in love knows a sadness

Beyond description,

Beyond despair.

Dark shadows creep in where the promise of light had been.

When only one loves among two,

Emptiness grows daily,

The heart dies slowly,

The mind no longer thrives.

The promise of love between two

Fills life with beauty, color and music.

The absence of one love between two

Drains life of beauty, color and music.

A full heart shares love with the world.

An empty heart mourns alone in the dark.

When of two, one heart is empty and one is full,

Both miss the opportunity of loving,

Laughing,

Fulfilling the other.

When of two, one heart is empty and one is full,

Both miss the promise of eternal love.

© Cherie' Davidson All rights reserved