Music makes Life all better

Music makes Life all better and filmmaking is no different.You never know what, how
or where the musical needs are going to fit into a movie.In our case I had preconceived ideas for sure, but many were special unplanned gifts from above.

First of all I started with the original song title and a few lyrics and that's where my good friend Nashville recording artist Ms. Laura Dodd comes in. I called her up and gave her my pitch and just like magic we had the title song of the film "Spirit of Love" which is also the title of the film.But it doesn't stop there. "Spirit of Love" is co-written by Laura Dodd http://www.lauradodd.com/index.htm and myself,but the magic is all in the performance and recording which is all Ms. Laura Dodd. Laura stepped into the studio in Nashville and the recording causes tears to well up, so she did her job and then some.Laura Dodd also performs the National Anthem accompanied by the Hand youth choir from Colorado Springs  in the film and when she stepped onto set to perform with the teens again, it was definitely majestic.

I knew we  needed more music and so over coffee the idea of a battle for the bands competition was born.All Kristen Edwards idea.Kristen is an amazing member of our SOL family. My only stipulation was that the lyrics must be family friendly.
We had a great competition fundraiser where there were a directors choice,the judges choice,and the audience choice awards and the winning musicians would get their music featured in the film,and would keep all rights to their music with the ability for people to click on the link and download their music.
Those amazing and talented musicians are The Vain Brains, Lea Holtz, and Jonathan Webb.
All of their music will be available through their own websites which we will link over to from the movie website.http://spiritoflovemovie.com

Another incredible music opportunity came through 14 yr old Joz Lichty.She was inspired along with her Mother Kerry,and brother Brandon to put together a beautiful song titled "Amazing" which she dedicates to all of our Spirit of Love family.Lyrics by Kerry Lichty,Music by Brandon Lichty & Ryan Morrow.

Last but not least is the Amazing Alex Grant http://www.alexgrant.com/ who has more than delivered an all inspiring score.The music is very moving.I can't help but be extremely grateful and honored that all of these wonderfully gifted musicians felt inspired to become part of our Spirit of Love family.
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