Product Description

This special CD spent two months at Number One on the New Age Reporter Top 100 Airplay Charts. Now featured on Music Choice Soundscapes Top Ten, XM Satellite Radio Audio Visions and Sirius Satellite Radio Spa 73, this meditative and contemplative Neo-Classical/New Age CD contains many beautiful expressive piano pieces. Pianist, John Fluker, draws many different emotions to the surface while painting a portrait with memorable melody. “The Sound Of Peace” creates a soothing and relaxing spirit making it a great gift to share with a loved one.

Review

George Winston, Michael Gettel and Jim Chappell have a new friend. –Ron White, cdbaby.com, February 12, 2006

His music draws many different emotions to the surface while painting a portrait with memorable melody. –Jay Young, Marquis & Aurbach, January 15, 2006

I have been blessed by this project tremendously. I plan on buying several copies for friends and family. –Damian L. Murchison, Michigan, February 10, 2006

From the Artist

I love to play the piano at night and even in my younger years, my mother always said that I play better after 6 pm. Just as the rest of the world winds down from a busy day, I begin to feel musically creative and inspired. I particularly enjoy playing ballads, love songs and riffing on classical pieces by Beethoven and Debussy. Not very long ago, I remember my father visiting me and I had awakened him from a night sleep with my piano playing. He came into the living room, sat on the couch next to me and while listening, encouraged me to record a CD of the music I was playing. He said over and over that it was “very relaxing and soothing” to him. It seemed like he wanted me to play forever. Since he passed away, I often find myself in deep thought and playing the piano has become therapeutic for me. Each piece you'll hear was composed at night and is presented in its original conception. I offer to soothe, serenade and calm every ear that hears this music. So please kick back, relax, close your eyes and hear the sound of peace.
John Fluker

About the Artist

John Fluker is an intense fusion of God-given talent and well-honed skill. A potent brew of vocalist, musician, songwriter, producer, arranger and teacher, he has extensive experience on the stage and in the studio. His goal is to share his gift of music, not only through his original compositions, but also by teaching others to explore their own musical abilities. Born in Lansing, Michigan, John grew up listening to the dynamic and spiritually-charged harmonies of his church choir, which he joined as a teenager. The gospel background provided John the humility he demonstrates regarding his gifts. John garnered technical skill, traditional training and a strong work ethic at the University of Michigan where he received his Bachelor Degree in Music. However, his musical sensibilities have been accented by more contemporary and secular artists as well. John is currently Gladys KnightÕs musical director and has toured internationally as a pianist/vocalist during which, he performed for President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham-Clinton. Gladys Knight and the Saints Unified VoicesÕ 2006 Grammy nominated ÒOne VoiceÓ CD features John singing the duet with Gladys Knight entitled ÒDid You Know,Ó as well as leading ÒHeÕs Worthy,Ó contributing as a writer on ÒHe Shines On Me,Ó and sharing in the co-arrangements of the various hymns. JohnÕs new instrumental piano CD ÒThe Sound Of PeaceÓ features all original compositions setting a meditative mood for the spirit conscious. JohnÕs musical collaborative work with Kelly Eisenhour, ÒParley Great EscapeÓ debuted recently at BYU in conjunction with Campus Education week. John has also performed as a side musician for Dionne Warwick, Oleta Adams, Queen Latifah, Boyz II Men, David Hasselhoff, Brenda Russell, Stephanie Mills, Sam Harris, Mavis Staples, Whoopi Goldberg, Regina Belle! and Hinton Battle. He has been a featured soloi