William Belote: Messages From Radio Willstar

Ojai – friendly and beautiful

// March 25th, 2010 // No Comments » // Blog, Music, Photos

The Spring rains made the creeks revive with rushing water and singing frogs while the blossoms were full and vivid.  These pictures give but the merest hint of the quiet presence that pervaded these gardens.  I wonder if the absence of other people had something to do with it.

Scroll down for lots of pictures and another musical interlude.

“I Will Always Love You” composed by William Belote

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From a “still on the shelf” film score.  Classical guitar by Scott Tennant

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“Open Mexican Beach” from the same film
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The story behind “Wonder”

// March 20th, 2010 // No Comments » // Blog, Einstein, Music, Podcasts

Commentary for the first song from “Portraits of Albert E.”

Hey Einstein – What is The Olympia Academy?

// January 20th, 2010 // No Comments » // Blog, Music, Podcasts, science

Yes indeed! Inquiring minds want to know what is the Olympia Academy, who belongs to this rarefied bastion of thought, and can I join? No you can’t join, but listen to the podcast and learn something new about the young Einstein.

Einstein Estate OKs Belote’s Album

// September 24th, 2009 // 4 Comments » // Blog, Einstein, Music, News, Updates

Hebrew University in Israel, to whom the bequeath of the Estate of Albert Einstein has been made, has formally approved the release of “Portraits of Albert E.” by William Belote. The personality rights of a iconic figure like Einstein are not licensed without a thorough review of the product and creative force behind that product. It is an honor to receive their stamp of approval.   Here is some of why I was inspired.

Wheeeeeeeee! Now there's an album about me!

“Portraits of Albert E.” The album

// September 6th, 2009 // No Comments » // Einstein, Music, Photos, science

This album of songs inspired by the life of Albert Einstein will be available soon at CDbaby and itunes.  For now, enjoy these excerpts, and find out why Einstein?

CD Release Date Set for “Portraits of Albert E.”

// August 26th, 2009 // No Comments » // Blog, Einstein, Music, News, Photos, Updates, science

The new CD will be available for purchase in December!  “Portraits of Albert E.” Excerpts are posted already and there will be podcast commentaries coming soon with all the inside info on the life of Albert Einstein that inspired the songs, as well as a peak behind the studio wall at the players and gear.