Album Notes

Healing Humanity and the Earth Through the Power of Music ...One song at a time Just as the ocean accepts each river, the One Voice that speaks in every language beckons individually to us all. Clearly we are related, living in one global land as one interwoven family. As we join to celebrate our understanding of The Voice, seeking all ways to grow from our differences, a new part of the Uni-Verse ("One Song") is revealed. I give thanks for each of us playing our part in the world joined in harmony, Happening now - ”One Peace at Time” What if WE are the ones we've been waiting for... What if We chose THIS life to make a difference in THIS world... What if the time has come for the world to hear our soul? “Mark Olmstead’s music mends the mind, refreshes the soul and inspires you to bring forth your greatness” Mary Manin Morrissey Building Your Field Of Dreams “I believe music has wings strong enough to carry a great burden across a seemingly endless distance – instantly – and to deliver a vision of connectedness and harmony that will change humanity forever. "We are builders of the emerging world, actively bringing Our Peace of Love to each moment. Music has a potential to help, one that we have yet to fully experience. I believe it's a kind of "power tool" that's meant to bring about real improvement of our relationships and our world. Maybe part of my mission is to find the common "chord" to that tool and plug it in!" Mark Olmstead Music is art imbued with a power to penetrate the very depths of the soul. Sound is a primary vehicle through which the energetic frequency of our being can find harmony, resonance, and gain understanding and enlightenment. Encapsulating the essence of evolution in songs, chants and dance, is how tribal wisdom has been passed down for centurys. We can use music to elevate our consciousness, making us channels for Divine expression… helping us to do our True work on earth. Music can inspire us to become one with the Divine rhythm and melody. The Power of music… Brings us together Builds bridges Heals wounds Facilitates forgiveness Opens minds to possibility Teaches lovingly and soulfully Is Universal Is being called upon to heal the world The Power of music Opens doors Moves beyond boundaries and borders Saves lives Brings sacredness to every aspect of life Connects to deeper places than worlds alone can access Awakens sleeping creativity Sparks the fire of imagination Brings the body into the moment, reminding us of our duty to dance Reveals our hearts to ourselves and each other Invites us to dance together Reflects the fluidity of divine choice Is infinite The power of my music Touches the unspoken depths we all share Speaks to the possibility while listening to guidance Opens and awakens Enlivens Calms Reassures Reconnects Re-establishes Encourages The Spirit to continue on! “One Peace at a Time” moves between music genres bringing Mark's heart-centered musical messages into soul connecting rhythm with his rich, smooth, melodic voice, vibrant harmonica, and a blend of timeless and tastefully crafted songs. His second release, "One Peace" features a variety of arrangements and performances from Don Wood on the electric guitar, Tim Darby's slide dobro guitar, and the Mandolin of Lon Jones, to name but a few. Mark's account of the story behind the song: "911" (Calling all hearts) I was still asleep after a late night of recording, on the morning of Sept 11, 2001, when I got a call to turn on the news in time to see the second tower fall. I watched for a couple hours, feeling a surreal incomprehension and yet, deepening awareness that after today, life on earth would never be the same. About that time, I began to receive a nudge saying it was important for me to write a song for this day, o