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BAND: American ZenAmerican Zen was founded in 1992 when Coyote moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. Prior bands included The Rich and Coyote in a Graveyard rock opera. Coyote is also Buddha Zhen who records Tai Chi and Kung Fu music. Shaolin Records is releasing the acoustic solo recordings of The Coyote under the new band name, THC The Hippy Coyote, although his last gig at the Tribal Cafe, Los Angeles, in 2013 was billed as "Kung Fu Cowboy," not American Zen.
LEVEL 1 = Peace of Mind SINGLE SONG "All Screwed Up" EPK
Links to Peace of Mind lyric webpages.
"All Screwed Up" LYRICS
Lyric page of LEVEL 1 section of americanZEN.org
Song Sample: "All Screwed Up"
"All Screwed Up" has become the first song used by Coyote to teach guitar lessons to any of his students since 2005. Within this song Coyote uses almost all guitar techniques from "hammer-ons" and "pull-offs" to various strumming methods. The song chords of, A, D, G, and E are a typical country music structure, but this is a rock'n'roll song of power chords.
Any of Coyote's guitar students who master this song have also had to master all the drills and exercises Coyote prescribes on a weekly basis.
www.HippyCoyote.com was Coyote's main website for promoting guitar webcast lessons and connecting to his guitar, bass, or vocal students worldwide.
LEVEL 1 = Peace of Mind ALBUM EPK
Links to Peace of Mind EPK webpages.LEVEL 1 = Peace of Mind BOOKS EPK
Books associated with Peace of Mind LEVEL 1 of American Zen.LEVEL 1 = Peace of Mind GRAPHICS EPK
Links to Peace of Mind EPK graphics.LEVEL 1 = Peace of Mind ONE-SHEET EPK
Distribution and marketing of Peace of Mind album.LEVEL 1 = Peace of Mind SONG LIST EPK
Links to Peace of Mind lyric webpages.
American Zen BOOKS
Links to EPK webpages of books by Richard Del Connor, The Hippy Coyote, Buddha Zhen, or Rachel Connor.American Zen MOVIES
Links to EPK webpages of movies: Kung Fu Cowboy Rock & Roll Movie 1, and Kung Fu Cowboy Documentary.American Zen MUSIC VIDEOS
Links to music videos featuring American Zen.American Zen NEWSLETTERS
Links to AmZen_eNEWS newsletters of 2012, 2013, and 2014.American Zen PRESS RELEASES
Links to PR_AmZen press releases.American Zen WEBSITES
Links to websites and webpages of American Zen.Shaolin Communications ENTERPRISES
Links to the various subsidiaries and enterprises that include Shaolin Records, Shaolin Music, and Shaolin Chi Mantis.Shaolin Records PRESS RELEASES
Links to Shaolin Records press releases.
| Artist | Artist Roles | LEVEL 1 BIOS | Other Artist BIOS | Other Artist INFO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
songs, singing, acoustic guitar, flute, percussion, penny whistle |
americanZEN.org LEVEL 1 website section: Coyote BIO |
shaolinCOM.com Shaolin Records EPK |
Coyote "Talents" PDF americanZEN.org LEVEL 3 website section: Coyote BIO |
|
Rory G |
electric guitar, slide guitar |
americanZEN.org LEVEL 1 website section: Rory G BIO |
KungFuCowboy.com About American Zen |
americanZEN.org LEVEL 3 website section: Rory G BIO |
Tom Calder |
Rickenbacker bass |
americanZEN.org LEVEL 1 website section: Tom Calder BIO |
americanZEN.org LEVEL 3 website section: Tom Calder BIO |
|
Steve Hixon |
drums |
americanZEN.org LEVEL 1 website section: Steve Hixon BIO |
americanZEN.org LEVEL 3 website section: Steve Hixon BIO |
|
Richard Del Connor
"Richard O'Connor" |
record producer |
americanZEN.org LEVEL 1 website section: Richard O'Connor BIO |
americanZEN.org LEVEL 3 website section: Richard Del Connor BIO R.Connor record producer RESUME |
|
Don delaVega |
recording engineer |
americanZEN.org LEVEL 1 website section: Don DelaVega BIO |
americanZEN.org LEVEL 3 website section: Don delaVega BIO |
PRODUCT NUMBERS:
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AmZe------ALBUM TITLE:
LEVEL 1 = Peace of MindARTIST:
American ZenCOMPOSERS / LYRICISTS / AUTHORS:
Richard Del Connor, The Hippy Coyote (originally registered with name, Richard O'Connor)MUSIC PUBLISHER:
Shaolin MusicRECORD PRODUCER:
Richard Del Connor "Richard O'Connor"RECORDING ENGINEER:
Don DelaVegaRECORDING STUDIOS:
Shaolin Records Studios: Transwest Apartments, Salt Lake City, Utah
Recorder: Tascam 424
Recorded at: 2x cassette speed on FeChrome Maxelle casssettesTRACKING DATES:
Album Composed: 1992-93
Recorded: xxxxxMIXING DATES:
Mixing was done to a Sony professional cassette machineRELEASE DATE:
9/6/2010CREDITS:
The Hippy Coyote: vocals, flute, acoustic guitar
Rory G: electric guitar
Tom Calder: bass
Steve Hixon: drumsUPC BAR CODE:
884502798715ISRC:
ushm81084494PROPER COPYRIGHT NOTICE:
COPYRIGHT 2005 Shaolin Music. All rIghts reserved.SONG DESCRIPTION:
Written from a cold winter basement, Coyote tells a tale from LEVEL 1 = Peace Of Mind, on his first level of Buddhist enlightenment on his journey to Nirvana, song by song, and poem by poem. Starting a family of his own, he was critical of other families.This song is from the LEVEL 1 = PEACE OF MIND album by American Zen. The LEVEL 1 songs are about survival and Coyote's first year in Mormon Utah, in 1992.
Recorded on a 4-track Tascam 424, purchased for Coyote by one of his Tai Chi students.
Starting October 2010, Coyote will be teaching guitar lessons, by VIDEO CHAT, online to anywhere in the world, from his Montrose apartment. Open time slots can be booked at 858-717-7074. This song, "All Screwed Up," is the first song you'll learn.
GENRES:
Rock/Hard Rock
Rock/College RockSINGLE PRICE:
$1.29
AmericanZen.org
End of the Line ALBUM WEBPAGES within americanZEN.org
(includes lyric page for each song on album)LEVEL 1 entrance to section of website for LEVEL 1 = Peace of Mind
music album by American ZenLEVEL 2 entrance to section of website for LEVEL 2 = Christ Killer
music album by American ZenLEVEL 3 entrance to section of website for LEVEL 3 = I Want You To Love Me
music album by American ZenLEVEL 4 entrance to section of website for LEVEL 4 = Kung Fu Cowboy
includes poetry and original website for Kung Fu Cowboy LEVELKungFuCowboy.com
American Zen LINK LIST
Links to pages at KungFuCowboy.comABOUT American Zen
Some history of Zen.American Zen CONCERTS
Upcoming and past concerts of THC The Hippy Coyote or as "Kung Fu Cowboy"American Zen Kung Fu Pages:
1. Coyote with kids "The family that Kung Fu's together -- stays together"
2. Coyote with Family doing Tai Chi "Buddha Kung Fu Parade 2007"
3. Coyote swordplay photos "Kung Fu Cowboy Chinese Weaonry"
4. Coyote weapons photos "Kung Fu Cowboy Chinese Buddhist Diplomacy"shaolinCOM.com
Album Covers by Coyote
PDFs of the album covers are provided for fans who purchased American Zen by downloads instead of CD.Artwork by Coyote
Coyote enjoys many art forms and mediums.Books by Coyote
Information about American Zen formation in 1990s.Digital Art by Coyote
Coyote enjoys working in Photoshop and Illustrator to create interesting artworks.Kung Fu of The Coyote
Shaolin Kung Fu and Yang Tai Chi of Shaolin Chi Mantis and Shaolin Zen.Rocktography by The Coyote
During the 1980s, Coyote was a professional photographer. TAGLINE: "Rocktography by The Coyote"Romantic Coyote
Romantic songs of The Hippy CoyoteSpiritual Coyote
Spiritual songs and pursuits of The Hippy CoyoteProduct page: End of the Line album
Download the album from shaolinCOM.comShaolinRecords.com
Product page: End of the Line album
Official product page of Shaolin Records for selling the album.8 LEVELS of American Zen
Each LEVEL has its associated projects listed in groups.Product page: Supersoul 13 book
Includes stories about writing songs for the album
American Zen BOOKS
Links to EPK webpages of books by Richard Del Connor, The Hippy Coyote, Buddha Zhen, or Rachel Connor.American Zen MOVIES
Links to EPK webpages of movies: Kung Fu Cowboy Rock & Roll Movie 1, and Kung Fu Cowboy Documentary.American Zen MUSIC VIDEOS
Links to music videos featuring American Zen.Shaolin Communications ENTERPRISES
Links to the various subsidiaries and enterprises that include Shaolin Records, Shaolin Music, and Shaolin Chi Mantis.Shaolin Records PRESS RELEASES
Links to Shaolin Records press releases related to End of the Line album by American Zen.
No music videos produced from this album.
These early press releases from the 1990s and turn of the century have not been posted online.
Album available from Shaolin Records at:
About Shaolin Records:
Shaolin Records was launched in 1984, releasing vinyl records and cassette tapes of Kung Fu music from Santa Monica, California. With its' origins in Shaolin Kung Fu and Zen Buddhism, Shaolin Records strives to 'enlighten and entertain™.'
Media Contact:
Richard Del Connor
Producer, Shaolin Records
www.ShaolinRecords.com
About American Zen:
American Zen is led by The Hippy Coyote who fronts the band on Yamaha flute and Fender 1984 Floyd Rose Stratocaster electric guitar with a tobacco finish. From 1992 until 2009, Coyote fronted the American Zen band playing an Alvarez 12-string acoustic guitar and his1975 nickel Selmer-Bundy flute. Coyote is a renaissance man who writes all the music, lyrics, and poetry. The End of the Line album was recorded in Coyote's truck, "Tacoma Studios," during February 2014 and was released on July 4, 2014 by Shaolin Records.
Media Contact:
The Hippy Coyote "Kung Fu Cowboy"
Bandleader, American Zen
www.americanZEN.org
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