power of perception music with Dan McCarthy

Dig deep within your soul, and search your heart. Like an ember of burning coal, this is where our journey starts. Come and join me on a musical journey. Allow me to dig deep within my soul, and then put it out there for the world to see. We can change the music industry, one note at a time. Just let it flow. Be yourself! don't worry about fitting in or having an "image" just play good soulful music! It's ok to be different! It's ok to be unique!

I grew up in Long Island, New York. Ever since I was a kid I have always loved music. I would hold up my cassette recorder to the f.m. radio, and record my favorite songs. I played in a band in high school called "Mixed drinks". Many years passed, and one day i was sitting up in my bedroom, realizing just how lucky i am. I am happily married, 2 amazing, bright, healthy kids, 2 good jobs. Suddenly inspiration struck and my first original song began to take shape. It is called "Help me to see". Meaning help me to see what i have before me, and not take it for granted!

The inspiration continued, and song after song began to take shape. It literally began to flow out of me. I purchased an inexpensive voice recorder and began recording myself. However it distorts upon high signal, so i purchased an inexpensive Tascam Dr-05. I began to know where my levels should be mixing vocals and guitar with my Fishman Loudbox 60 mini. Just guitar and vocals, no pedals, just straight into my amp. I would then record live takes, and perfect the process. The result is my Album "When The Light Fades".

Two tracks from this album are featured on compilation albums from Factory Fast Records in New York City. "Fly Away" appears on the first "Acoustic Arsenal release. "The Woods appears on the "Naked Songs" Release.