Artist description I could never write a note before I had begun to seek God in earnest. God has opened my eyes in many ways since that time. We are meant to love one another; care for one another; help one another. We are to treat others as we would have them treat us should we be in their position. God, through his Son Jesus Christ, has taught us to be merciful, charitable, forgiving, kind, faithful, selfless; all the beautiful attributes of love. In loving love for what it is, we are loving God for God is love. If we love God and his Son Jesus, then we love one another as He teaches, as He exemplifies and personifies. If we truly have faith then let us show it in action, following Jesus teaching. For while it is true:"But that no one is justified by the law in the sight of God is evident, for the just shall live by faith." Jesus did not come to change the Old testament law in His life but to fulfill it...for He alone could! We must understand this. Jesus alone is without sin. We however in our faith for Him must follow in the good works He has unceasingly taught us(and continues to do so in the Holy Spirit.)"For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so faith apart from works is dead". James 2:26 and again "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2 As an artist, I try not to neglect the gifts God has given me by getting some of these positive messages out there in an effective way. I believe the sound is pleasant and appealing, sometimes touching, sometimes urgent. I hope you enjoy and derive something positive from them. "And he said to them 'Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.'" Mark 16:15 The songs touch on Christian themes in a generally prosaic fashion without much(if any on this set) scripture quoting. Earnestly seek the Lord. Love in Christ, Ralph

Music Style Christian pop

Musical Influences Classic rock such as The Moody Blues, Yes, Fleetwood Mac, Queen, etc.; Pop such as Duran Duran, ELO, Beatles, Abba, Beach Boys, Elton John, Asia, Erasure, Michael Jackson, etc.; Folk such as Judy Collins, The Seekers, Serendipity singers, John Denver, Peter, Paul and Mary etc.; Alternative such as The Smiths, Rem, The Adventures, David Bowie, World party, The Cars, E, The Cranberries, etc.; New wave/international pop such as Alphaville, Talk Talk, A-ha, Depeche Mode, Human League, Culture Club, Eurythmics, Roxette, Adam Ant, Inxs, Men at work, Simple Minds, etc.; Dance such as Moby, Stars on 45, Prince, Whitney Houston, Dead or Alive, Kim Wilde, Blondie, 70's disco, etc.; More sixties pop such as Left Banke, Petula Clarke, Tommy Roe, Brian Hyland, Four Seasons, Dionne Warwick, etc; Easy listening such as Michael Crawford, Olivia Newton John, Florence Henderson, Carpenters, Enya, Barry Manilow, Judy Collins, kd lang, Simon and Garfunkel, Air Supply, Anne Murray, Linda Ronstadt, Lawrence Welk, etc.; Country such as Crystal Gayle, Dolly Parton, Ronnie Milsap, Keith Whitley, Eddie Rabbit, George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Kenny Rogers, Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn, etc.; Classical, secular and especially sacred such as Beethoven, Handel, Hooked on classics:), Bach, Vivaldi, Richard Farrant, Schutz, etc.; Soundtracks/ Broadway such as The Sound of Music(more Rodgers and Hammerstein), Showboat, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Godspell, Jacques Brel, Mame, etc.; Soul such as Ashford and Simpson, Roberta Flack, Marvin Gaye, Boy George, etc.; Oldies such as Jackie Wilson, Elvis, Buddy Holly, Diana Ross and Supremes, Shirelles, Patsy Cline, The Platters, etc.; World music: some from everywhere. There are many more. Christmas carols and hymns are perhaps my greatest influences as the music and messages are incomprable. Along with sacred, hymns and Christmas, Christian pop is my favorite genre.

Similar Artists I've heard the Moody Blues a couple of times:) My grandmother thought I was singing while I was playing Judy Collins ;); others have said like nothing they've heard

Artist History Mostly a studio musician with little to no exposure for the last decade, I am just now beginning to go live and develop an internet presence. The response over this past year has been gratifying as I continue to redouble my efforts gradually and regularly to be heard worldwide. I pray, in addition to the Lord's prayer, that He make me an instrument of His will. Musical ministry is the calling. "Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, 'Whom shall I send, And who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here am I, Send me."Isaiah 6:8 "Then he said to them, 'The harvest is truly great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest." Luke 10:2 Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass." Psalms 37:5 "...being confident in this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ." Phillipians 1:6

Group Members Middlechild: Ralph Guida

Instruments vocals, piano/ midi keyboards

Albums Entertaining Angels Unawares

Press Reviews "When Middlechild starts to sing, even the angels stop to listen." -Ed Mannix Outmusic (hence the title of the cd along with the scriptural "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." Hebrews 13:2 "He has a sweetness in his voice, doesn't he Susan?" My grandmother Elsie Baker commenting on my vocals to my mother on hearing a demo tape. "You have a male soprano voice which could be trained to sing opera" Diana Lavita Duplex NYC "You're like a cross between Freddie Mercury and church music"- a fan Sidewalk cafe NYC "I see waterfalls and windchimes in your future music videos" Jeff Peganoff an old friend "I think there are some people out there who are really going to be crazy about your songs" brother John after hearing recent demo "I can't imagine this not getting someone's attention" Joe Gaglaino, esq. on hearing demo "I would like to see you with a young entertainment attorney backing you with lots of energy" Bill Freston (brother Tim Freston MTV) "I personally think your music is beautiful" Leo Kayser, esq "The songs are interesting and you have a very nice voice" Nat Weiss, esq "Every song was different and held my attention, very unique and quite good" elder gentleman fan at Shepherd and Jourdan Lounge "I am honored to have your song for inclusion in the movie I will make someday" Pete Delorenzo writer/director "The Mentor", a film in pre-production "Keep going with it, you will make it" at least two persons at different times ...more but you get the gist....

Additional Info Contact: Entertainingangelsunawares@hotmail.com or middelchild@hotmail.com

Location Lindenhurst, New York - USA

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