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All Mixed Up

  LEVEL 4 = Kung Fu Cowboy is American Zen's fourth level of Shaolin Zen's 8 Step Ladder to nirvana.
Part 1: King Solomon's Temple is the first of four albums of American Zen's 8 levels of Zen Buddhism.
  LEVEL 3 = I Want You To Love Me is American Zen's third level of Shaolin Zen Buddhism.
LEVEL 2 = CHRIST KILLER is American Zen's second album on Shaolin Records and their 2nd Level of Shaolin Zen Buddhism.  
LEVEL 1 = PEACE OF MIND
was American Zen's first album of their 8-level spiritual journey
produced by Richard Del Connor on Shaolin Records.

AmZen eNEWS April 2010
Official newsletter of American Zen

Official Newsletter of American Zen,  America’s First Buddhist Rock Band

Kung Fu Cowboy being "Mixed" in the Recording Studio

American Zen's 4th album, LEVEL 4 = KUNG FU COWBOY PART 1: King Solomon's Temple, is being "mixed" in the studio.

 

Rehearsals

The songs are written, rehearsed, and arranged before going into the studio.
A local pub has musicians hanging out and jamming throughout the week.
Performers include Flash from "Love Hurts" radio fame.

2009, Coyote jams in local bars...
Basic Tracks Coyote records drums, guitars, bass, and vocals; Richard Connor, Record Producer
Impatient to wait for several musicians who offered to help and not finding any drummers to work with... Coyote gets a couple weekends of rehearsal, then sets up his drums and records two albums:
LEVEL 4 = Kung Fu Cowboy Part 1: King Solomon's Temple
LEVEL 4 = Kung Fu Cowboy Part 2: 3rd Degree Master Mason
2009 Summer, CV Park
Overdubs Coyote records bass, percussion, vocals, electric guitar, slide guitar, and acoustic guitars in his upstairs apartment. The walls are very thin, so Coyote has only a few hours to record each day when no one is home below. 2009 Autumn, Montrose Home Studio
Mixing

Richard Del Connor, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer, Record Producer
By mixing the album with headphones and small speakers, Coyote creates the best mix of his 30-year recording career.

2010 Winter, Montrose Home Studio
Mastering Richard Del Connor, Mastering Engineer, Record Producer
Mastered using the Ozone software... Dick strives not to overdo the special effects.
2010 Spring, Shaolin Records Studio

More news >>>
http://www.hippycoyote.com

American Zen website / LEVEL 4
http://www.americanZEN.org/LEVEL_4

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1. -- shaolinRECORDS.com --

Website updated

Richard Del Connor, The Hippy Coyote, has been updating the websites of Shaolin Communications since November, 2009.

We haven't worked on the LEVEL 4 = KUNG FU COWBOY album -- because I promised myself to get these websites done first.

shaolinRECORDS.com
http://www.shaolinRECORDS.com

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2. - - BUDDHA KUNG FU ROCKS! - -

Masonic Kung Fu

Coyote performed his "MASONIC KUNG FU," for the Grand Secretary of the California Grand Lodge of Freemasons.

Grand Secretary Alan Casalou was puzzled that no one else had discovered this Masonic coding within my Lian Bu / Ling Po Kung Fu Form of Shaolin Chi Mantis.

For more information:
http://www.RichardDelConnor.com/project14-RDC.html

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3. -- FOLK ROCK PODCAST of SHAOLIN RECORDS --

2010 Folk Rock Podcast

We've got a new format, and a brand new show.

Check out the NEW and IMPROVED Folk Rock Podcast of Shaolin Records.

Podcasts, archive, webblogs
http://folkrockpodcast.com

The CALIFORNIA FOLK ROCK WEBSITE:
http://www.CaliforniaFolkRock.com

Podcasts available at iTunes:
Coyote Radio .net (American Zen Buddhist Rock Podcasts)

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4. -- Shaolin Communications WEBSITES --

Books by Coyote

Here's a page at shaolinCOM.com
devoted to BOOKS by Coyote.

Books Written by THE HIPPY COYOTE of American Zen:
http://www.shaolincom.com/American_Zen/booksCOYOTE-S.html

Visit www.shaolinCOMMUNICATIONS.com for a long list of the many websites available.
http://www.shaolinCOMMUNICATIONS.com

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5. - - CoyoteRadio.TV  PRESENTS  CoyoteRadio.NET - -

American Zen Buddhist Rock PODCAST

NEWEST podcast: _____________________

Check out the LEVEL 4 website of American Zen.

This Southern California FOLK ROCK group includes:
    The Coyote: Flute, Vocal, Acoustic Guitar, Composer

Produced by Richard Del Connor for Shaolin Records.
www.shaolinRECORDS.com

Complete podcast series:
www.coyotePODCAST.com

shaolinCOM.com SHOPPING CART:
http://www.shaolincom.com/musicLIST-S.html

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6. - - Poetry by The Hippy Coyote - -

The Coyote Poetry Podcast ___

NEW PODCAST: Recorded _____, 2009
The Coyote Poetry Podcast episode __
POEM: “_____”                 (A poem from the __________________ album.)
SONG: "_____"    (From the __________________________________ album.)

Coyote Poetry Podcast:
http://www.coyotepoetry.com

iTUNES Store FREE Podcasts:

Coyote’s Newly Developing Poetry Headquarters:
http://www.coyotepoetry.com

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7. - - Books by The Coyote - -

SID'S PLACE poetry

I really enjoyed reading my poetry and lyrics in the book I wrote, SID’S PLACE.

It had been over a year since I’d read it, and I was moved...

Hey, I’m not just saying this because I wrote it! It’s a good book!

shaolinCOM.COM SHOPPING CART:
http://www.shaolincom.com/Products-S/Book-SidsPlace.html

shaolinRECORDS.com ONLINE RECORD STORE:
http://www.shaolinrecords.com/RecordStore-R/sidsplace-R.html

Coyote Poetry Podcast:
http://www.coyotepoetry.com

iTUNES Store FREE Podcasts:

Coyote’s Newly Developing Poetry Headquarters:
http://www.coyotepoetry.com

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8. -- FolkRockTROUBADOUR.com --

Free Song

Coyote is still honoring his lost Alvarezy 12-string acoustic guitar with free songs.

Usually, we change the song each month, but Coyote wants these to be here for a little while.

"5th South," from the LEVEL 2 = CHRIST KILLER album.

Folk Rock Troubadour Headquarters:
http://www.FolkRockTROUBADOUR.com

Wear your Zen of American Zen at:
http://www.cafepress.com/americanzen

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Coyote’s Music Recommendations--->>

iMix: “iMix Sports RockNRoll 1”

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewIMix?id=293350222&s=143441

Playlist Notes: Desire, lust, love, romance...I'm so confused...

  Song Name
    Artist
Stone Free   The Jimi Hendrix Experience
My Little Red Book   Love
Black Of Night   American Zen
Great Salt Lake   American Zen
Room To Move  

John Mayall

Can’t Hold Me Down   American Zen
We Ain’t Got Nothin’ Yet   The Blues Magoos
Carol   American Zen
Rock and Roll Woman   Buffalo Springfield
One Original Thing   Cheyenne Kimball
Gimme Shelter   The Rolling Stones

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Enjoy your journeys elsewhere and here.

Sincerely,
Richard Del Connor
Producer, shaolinRECORDS.com

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“AmZen_eNEWS”
is the official newsletter of American Zen, "America's First Buddhist Rock Band."

The AmZen_eNEWS is published monthly and sent to
fans, friends, and anyone wanting more information on the FOLK ROCK band, American Zen:
featuring:
The Hippy Coyote:   drums, bass, flute, vocals, acoustic guitar, songwriting, and poetry
http://www.hippycoyote.com

iTunes
AMERICAN ZEN albums
:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=7403290

iTunes
AMERICAN ZEN Level 4 = Kung Fu Cowboy PART 1 album:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/level-4-kung-fu-cowboy-part-1/id378526106

Album website
American Zen’s 4th album:
LEVEL 4 = Kung Fu Cowboy - Part 1: King Solomon's Temple
LEVEL4kungfuCOWBOY

American Zen LEVEL 4 homepage:
http://www.americanZEN.org/LEVEL_4/

Publisher-Editor: Richard Connor
http://www.shaolinCOMMUNICATIONS.com/webmaster.html

Copyright 2010 Shaolin Music.
All rights reserved. ASCAP

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The Hippy Coyote is a one-man band
   
Kung Fu Cowboy performing Tujunga 2010

music video
directed by Scott Karahadian

Peace of Mind #2

story:  Coyote acts out all band members in costumes
related album:   LEVEL 1 = Peace Of Mind
related story
:  Coyote is one-man band

 

music video
directed by Scott Karahadian

Great Salt Lake (live)

story: live performance after taping music videos
related album: LEVEL 2 = Christ Killer
related story
: Coyote Radio Tujunga shows

 

music video
directed by Scott Karahadian

Kill The Spider (live)

story: Coyote performs Tujunga 2009 and 2010
related album: LEVEL 4 = Kung Fu Cowboy Part 1
related story
: Coyote's acoustic is stolen

 
Album Cover: Kung Fu Cowboy PART 1
 
CD inlay tray of King Solomon's Temple album by American Zen
 
Cinco de Mayo song cover by American Zen

cd cover: LEVEL 4 = Kung Fu Cowboy PART 1
American Zen's 4th album

King Solomon's Temple

subject of album: murder of Master Mason Hiram Abif
related website:   www.KungFuCowboy.com
related story
:  Coyote discovers "Masonic Kung Fu"

 

single release: Christmas Is
seasonal song of: LEVEL 4 = Kung Fu Cowboy
Part 1: King Solomon's Temple
by American Zen

Subject: Christmas song written to his daughter
related album:   LEVEL 4 = Kung Fu Cowboy Pt. 1
Related Story
:  Coyote was Mr. Mom 1991 to 2011

 

single release: Cinco de Mayo (Flintridge Fire)
seasonal song of: LEVEL 4 = Kung Fu Cowboy
Part 1: King Solomon's Temple
by American Zen

subject of song: 2009 Station Fire of Flintridge, Calif.
related album:   LEVEL 4 = Kung Fu Cowboy Pt. 1
related story:  fire approached home while recording

 
Website screenshot of LEVEL4kungfuCOWBOY.com
 
Kung Fu Cowboy FINAL DRAFT book cover by The HIppy Coyote of American Zen
 
Kung Fu Cowboy handwritten poetry book by The Hippy Coyote of American Zen

album website
Kung Fu Cowboy
Parts 1 - 4

subject of website:  Download songs and albums
related albums:   LEVEL 4 = Part 1, 2, 3 and 4
related story
:  Visit www.americanZEN.org/LEVEL_4

 

(temporary?) book cover
Kung Fu Cowboy

FINAL DRAFT

Subject of Book:  Part 1 of KUNG FU COWBOY
Related Album:   LEVEL 4 by American Zen
Related Story
:  Splitting the album in half of 36 songs

 

book cover: handwritten rough draft
Kung Fu Cowboy

ORIGINAL DRAFT

Subject of Book:  Part 1 of KUNG FU COWBOY
Related Album:   LEVEL 4 P1 by American Zen
Related Story
:  Splitting the album in half of 36 songs

 
The Rich of Music Machine LIVE
   
The Hippy Coyote, poet photographer

cd cover
American Zen's 3rd album

LEVEL 3 = I Want You To Love Me

subject of cover:  1983 Hollywood Hills photoshoot
related albums:   LEVEL 1 and LEVEL 2 by AmZen
related story
:  Coyote has Lara love affair

 

book cover
Richard Del Connor's 2nd poetry book mid-1970s

Winter Flowers

subject of photo: 2007 performance of Buddha Zhen
related book: Autumn Flavours by The Hippy Coyote
related story
: Coyote Radio Tujunga shows

 

book cover
Coyote's first poetry book early 1970s

Autumn Flavours

subject of photo: Coyote in Nfld. wolf's clothing
related book: Winter Flowers by The Coyote
related story
: Written during Bonita days+

 
book cover of Utah Phase 1
   
LEVEL 1 cd label of American Zen

book cover cover
poetry and lyrics of LEVEL 2 = Christ Killer

Utah Phase 1

subject of cover:  1990 artwork by Damien Hunter
related albums:   LEVEL 1 and LEVEL 2 by AmZen
related story
:  Coyote battles Mormons

 

cd cover (unfolded)
American Zen's 2nd album

LEVEL 2 = CHRIST KILLER

subject of photo: 1989 Coyote in Beth Golam Cemetary
related book: Utah Phase 1 by The Hippy Coyote
related story
: Mormons battle Coyote in Utah

 

cd cover
American Zen's 1st album

LEVEL 1 = PEACE OF MIND

subject of photo: Coyote in Hollywood Concert
related book: Tai Chi Beginner by Buddha Zhen
related story
: Coyote moves to Utah

 

About Shaolin Records:
Shaolin Records was launched in 1984, releasing vinyl records and cassette tapes of Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and folk rock music from Santa Monica, California. Our Zen Buddhist objectives of Shaolin Records are to 'enlighten and entertain™.' During the 1990s while located in Utah, Shaolin Records sold cassettes and books for American Zen, Shaolin Chi Mantis Traditional Buddhist Gongfu and Taijiquan, Tai Chi Youth, and parent book publisher, Shaolin Communications. In 2005, Shaolin Records launched the American Zen 8 levels of Shaolin Zen Buddhism to Nirvana with music, books, poetry, and webstories by Richard Del Connor who became "The Coyote" in 1984, and "The Hippy Coyote" in 2007. Shaolin Records also releases music, albums, books, and Tai Chi / Kung Fu instructional videos by Buddha Zhen, "Spirit Wolf of Truth."

Media Contact:
Richard Connor
Producer, Shaolin Records

 

About American Zen:
American Zen is led by The Hippy Coyote who fronts the band on flute and acoustic guitar. Coyote is a renaissance man who writes all the music, lyrics, webstories and poetry, then usually performs all the musical instruments on his album. The LEVEL 3 = I Want You To Love Me album is about a love affair that inspired the creation of Coyote's new "Bass Poetry" by recording one or more Rickenbacker bass tracks behind his orated poetry. We are hoping to have guest appearances from AMERICAN ZEN PAST ARTISTS. Any of the many musicians who have previously performed with The Hippy Coyote, The Rich, American Zen, Richard O'Connor, Rich Connor, or Richard Connor, Lotus, Lukey's Boat or Dogmeat, and the Coyote in a Graveyard rock opera bands are welcome.

Media Contact:
The Hippy Coyote
Music artist, American Zen

 


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