Healing Song #1 Hits NUMBER 1
Dr. Fernando Siles' "Healing Song #1" off of "Peruvian Soul" hits the number 1 most played song tied with three others for the spot with 16 spins (week of 1-14-08 to 1-20-08) Recently it has also climbed as high as the number 2 spot with 19 spins (week of 12-17-07 to 12-23-07) and number 3 (week of 1-7-08 to 1-13-08).
We are all very encouraged by this kind of ranking and longevity of play, especially since it has been spinning for over 6 months now with it's highest rotation in recent months.
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Dallas Morning News Does Story On Dr. Siles
On Wednesday, January 30th, 2008, The Dallas Morning News staff writer and music critic, Mario Tarradell, published an interview that took place from the home of Dr. Siles in Plano on January 9th, 2008. Mario asked Dr. Siles about his role of using music in his therapy and how he was able to balance the science of psychiatry and the spirituality of music with his patients.
Read about it on line www.dallasnews.com and watch the video clip.
Primer Impacto Story to Air February 27th, 2008
Lourdes Stephan informed us recently that we finally have an air date for Dr. Siles' interview with Primer Impacto, slated for Wednesday February 27th, 2008 . Check with your local stations for when Primer Impacto shows in your area on Univision. Here in the Dallas/Ft Worth metro area it airs at 4 p.m. everyday.
Originally taped on September 28th, 2007 at Siles' office in Greenville, the interview had several other temporary months to air before, but never an actual date. After being moved a few times, we are now all very excited to have a air date and about this national exposure to the primarily Latino audience that this will give Dr. Siles. We will keep you posted on any changes.
Work on Follow-up CD Continues
Dr. Siles and producer Kyle Shaffer are continuing to record and work on songs from the 2nd CD slated to be released this summer. The Album will be entitled "The Flute Doctor" and will feature songs such as the controversial "Into the Light" and ambient/electonica laden "Requiescence."
Similar themes of nature will be explored as well as journeys of the inner mind. Visual Imagery stories will also be employed as on "Peruvian Soul."
Barnes & Noble In-store Concert a Success
On December 8th, 2007, Dr. Fernando Siles and producer/keyboard player Kyle Shaffer gave an in-store performance at the Barnes & Noble in the Stonebriar Mall in Frisco, Texas.
Dr. Siles played songs from "Peruvian Soul" including "Mermaid Song", "Machu Picchu Hidden City and a live version of the chart topping "Healing Song #1." Scores of people attended and were attracted by the indoor concert and received his music well. Afterwards, Dr. Siles signed CDs and pictures and visited with fans and listeners.
You can pick up your copy of "Peruvian Soul" at any of the Dallas/Ft.Worth Barnes & Noble stores.
Dr. Siles to Give Concert at Barnes & Noble in Frisco, TX
Dr. Fernando Siles will play songs off of "Peruvian Soul" at the Barnes & Noble in the Stonebriar Mall in Frisco, Tx. on Saturday December 8th, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. This will be his first concert at a Barnes & Noble, which now carries Dr. Fernando Siles debut CD "Peruvian Soul" in stores throughout the Dallas / Ft. Worth area and including it's website bn.com.
Dr. Siles will also be signing autographs, pictures and CDs, as well as meeting and visiting with his fans. This is a great opportunity to meet and talk with the man himself.
Primer Impacto Interview Coming Soon
Lourdes Stephan, Primer Impacto's news personality, said that Dr. Fernando Siles interview with Univision will be airing sometime in December , 2007.
Primer Impacto shows weekdays at 4:00 p.m. and replays late after midnight at 2:00 a.m. We are all looking forward to that segment, so keep on the lookout for Dr. Siles' interview with host Lourdes Stephan.
Yoga Magazine and Others Review "Peruvian Soul"
Martin Gill of November 2007 issue of Yoga Magazine (U.S.) reviewed Dr. Fernando Siles' "Peruvian Soul" recently. Yoga Magazine states on page 20 :
"Dr. Fernando Siles has been playing the quena, a native Peruvian
wood flute, for over 15 years, and this experience shines throughout
this enchanting CD that mixes traditional Peruvian melodies and beats
with American harmonies and chords. Originally from Peru, but now
living in the Dallas, Texas, Area, Dr. Siles is a practicing psychiatrist
who has been using his flute music as a therapy tool for years with
astounding results. With 13 beautifully diverse and smooth tracks that
come with guided visualizations exercises, Peruvian Soul is the perfect
accompaniment to relax and unwind with – you can literally feel your
stresses and troubles float away. Peruvian Soul is released by Through
It All Music and priced $14.95. For more information visit
www.doctorsiles.com."
And Bill Binkelman of the New Age Reporter said:
Uniting Fernando Siles' assortment of Peruvian flutes and ethnic
percussion with Kyle Shaffer's state-of-the-art electronics (keyboards,
synths, bass and drum programming) yields the album, Peruvian Soul .
Siles weaves his lilting wooden flute melodies on top of
Shaffer's percolating beats, bouncy bass rhythms, and synthesized
textures and accompaniment. The album adroitly blends the infectious
laid-back beats and electronics of contemporary chill-out and rhythmic
ambient music with the ancient and subtle majesty of authentic
Peruvian wind and hand instruments. The end result should prove
satisfying for both new age music fans as well as those who enjoy
electronica-laced world fusion.
The New Age Retailer said :
One might be tempted to dismiss or minimize Peruvian Soul as a mere extension of what the group Cusco was doing years ago, i.e. blending the sounds of pan flutes with synths and drum programming. However, where Cusco's albums were relatively soulless, veering more toward a new age pop aesthetic, Dr. Fernando Siles (playing assorted native Peruvian flutes and ethnic percussion) and Kyle Shaffer (on keyboards, synths, bass and drum programming as well as producing the CD) have fashioned an album both more fusionist and authentic. The CD's thirteen tracks are less likely to “wear out their welcome” as fast as Cusco's music has done over time, e.g. Shaffer expertly varies the rhythms, switching between chill-out to semi-techno to world fusion to new age without missing a “beat” (no pun intended).
“Machu Picchu Hidden City” will remind attentive listeners of the aforementioned Cusco, since it features the same mixture of a melodic hook and midtempo drum programs, although Siles' playing is much more honest and intimate. Shaffer's integration of synth vibes in the background adds a wrinkle that I enjoyed as well. “Healing Song #2” kicks off with sampled acoustic guitar, folding in electric piano and native flutes as well as a sensual slow rhythm. Various percussive elements are brought into play and the slower less “contemporary” aspect is appealing given how revved up some other artists treat this subgenre. “Mermaid Song” starts off low-key, almost new age in feel with whale song and the sound of waves over a languid wash of synths and fluttery flutes, before a powerful pulsing midtempo chill-out beat emerges.
Sometimes, Siles goes it relatively alone, such as on “El Camino” where his lilting flute melodies are accompanied only by subdued strings and march-esque snare beats, eventually wending his way solo through the last part of the song.
While the energy on Peruvian Soul tends to be on the relaxed side, some tracks do rev things up, such as “Campfire Stories” which erupts in a blaze of rapid hand percussion and some of Siles' more spirited playing. This is another track that may remind you of Cusco if you were a fan of their earlier recordings. It has that same snappy, catchy infectiousness. However, it's songs like “Flight of the Eagle,” which feature a more contemporary chill-out blend of beats, synths and flute, that distinguish this album from any that came before. “Kontiki” adds a tropical element with the sound of waves, hand drums, and a warm nod of affection towards the music from the old European EM label, Innovative Communications. “Dreams of Hope” dials up a good-natured vibe, eventually approaching smooth jazz with a hint of funk, a la Dancing Fantasy (another tie-in to Innovative Communication) with some tasty vocoder effects from Shaffer. Things wrap up on “Coming Home,” a loping cheerful tune on which fanciful flute is set against midtempo drum programming and sparkly synths.
Peruvian Soul is one of those albums that I'd classify as “feel good” recordings. Granted, this is not particularly “deep” music, which you wouldn't expect since it is a marriage between the ancient (pan and ethnic Peruvian flutes) and the modern (synths and drum programs). However, as a CD to play and kick back to, to unwind without inducing sleep or too much relaxation, it's a solid thumbs up. Siles and Shaffer have forged a musical symbiotic bond and the thirteen tracks here showcase their in-sync collaboration clearly and distinctly. This is an enjoyable album and easily earns a recommendation from me because, well, it just makes me feel good playing it and is there a better reason to listen to music than that?
Bill Binkelman
New Age Reporter
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Dr. Siles 2nd CD Slated to be Released in Summer of 2008
Dr. Siles is currently working on his sophomore effort following his success of "Peruvian Soul." While staying with his soothing mix style, Dr. Siles 2nd CD will experiment more with lounge and electronica sounds. "I really want us to continue to grow and expand in Siles' sound" producer Kyle Shaffer told doctorsiles.com recently.
We will keep you up to date and even post some early mixes of his new sound as his CD is being recorded. Stay tuned!
"Healing Song #1" at #4 - Still Going Strong after 4 1/2 Months
Dr. Fernando Siles' "Healing Song #1", off of his debut CD "Peruvian
Soul", is still one of the top spins on Sirius Satellite's Spa 73, with it's
highest placement to date at #4. Also Dr. Siles is a top 23 playing
artist. His song "Healing Song #1" has been playing regularly for over 4
1/2 months, with no signs of slowing down in sight.
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Of course, you can always come here for the latest news and info on "everthing Siles."
Dr. Fernando Siles' Story to Go INTERNATIONAL
Dr. Fernando Siles was interviewed by Univision's syndicated cutting edge news magazine "Primer Impacto" on Friday September 28th, 2007. This show is shown not only in the United States, but in markets all around the world, especially in Spanish speaking countries . Dr. Siles' story was picked up from the local Dallas / Ft. Worth affiliate station's interview that aired on Thursday, September 20th on the 5 p.m. news. Curiousity in Dr. Siles' and his music was spurned by a employee at the Dallas station that used to work in Miami where the show "Primer Impacto" is produced. That interest for Dr. Siles, (along with one other story they came to cover), was the reason they flew to Dallas to do the interview.
Correspondent Lourdes Stephen interviewed Dr. Siles about his unique approach to therapy using his flute music and the kind of impact it has made on people's lives. A testimonial by Valerie Sutterfield was given to the effectiveness of this therapy with her personally, and Dr. Lina Lopera was interviewed about Dr. Siles' work with children. Even Lopera's daughter, 2 year old Felicia Fields , was taped while Dr. Siles played his flute for her. In addition, Dr. Siles' debut CD "Peruvian Soul" was given mention and music off that album will be used in the interview, as well.
Local journalist David Wilfong , who represented the Greenville Banner Herald , was also there covering the story on the print side of the press. He took pictures and featured the interview as a lead picture story a couple of days later in the Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007 edition of the Banner Herald. This was a follow-up type article to an earlier story on Dr. Siles last summer.
We are all very excited about the exposure this will give the doctor. His unique music and use of it has proved to be a very compelling story indeed and will most likely be covered by NPR's Latino USA at a later date, as well as more local press in radio, press & TV. Hold on to your seats, people; we're about to have liftoff!
Keep posted to doctorsiles.com for the date his world wide story will be shown on Univision's "Primer Impacto", and as always, keep in touch with doctorsiles.com for all things Siles .
Dr. Siles Gets Sirius Airplay
Dr. Fernando Siles' "Healing Song #1" has remained a favorite song of Sirius Satellite's channel "Spa 73" since the end of July, 2007. On average the song has been playing from 10-15 times a week on a station that's highest rotation typically peaks out in the low 20's. As a matter of fact, the week of September 24th to September 30th, saw Dr. Siles in the top 40 most listened to artists, and his tune "Healing Song #1" was tied with 8 other songs for the 11th most played single on Spa 73 , for that sameperiod.
"Peruvian Soul" to Hit Barnes & Noble Stores in Dallas / Ft. Worth
Dr. Siles' "Peruvian Soul" CD continues to gain popularity. Barnes & Noble Bookstores, America's premiere carrier of books and music, is selling "Peruvian Soul" in their 12 stores that sell music in the Dallas / Ft. Worth Metro area by the beginning of October, 2007. Everyone at Through It All Music is very excited by this opportunity. Be sure to go by and pick up your copy of "Peruvian Soul" at a Barnes & Noble store near you.
Best Buy in the Regional Market Slated Next
TNT distribution (Dr. Siles' distributor) is currently working on getting "Peruvian Soul" into the local DFW Best Buy stores. This comes after the interest in the local market by Barnes & Noble and Dr. Siles' growing popularity.
Be on the look out for "Peruvian Soul" and keep in touch here at doctorsiles.com for your most current news regarding "everything Siles."
Yoga Magazine to Review "Peruvian Soul"
Yoga Magazine (U.S. version) , America's only 12 month magazine on Yoga and the Yoga lifestyle, will be reviewing Dr. Fernando Siles' "Peruvian Soul" in this November's issue available at newsstands everywhere. Although Yoga magazine originally started in the U.K., it's newer U.S. version of the magazine already has a readership of over 100,000 consumers monthly. This is the real first widespread press that Dr. Siles CD "Peruvian Soul" will have to date, and we are all very thankful and excited.
Dr. Siles Interview Airs on Channel 23 Univision in Dallas / Ft. Worth
Dr. Fernando Siles' interview with Wendy Cruz aired on Thursday September 22nd on the 5:00 news. At around 5:18 p.m. the approximately 2 1/2 minute interview aired on Channel 23 in the Dallas / Ft. Worth Latino market. The interview showed Dr. Siles explaining how he uses "Visual Imagery" along with his flute melodies to help his patients. A testimonial from one of his patients who has been helped tremendously by his music along with a further clinical explanation by Dr. Lina Lopera from Peru. The music of "Healing Song #2" played in the background and the CD cover was displayed up close as well. All in all a great production, especially those who speak spanish.
More Radio Stations
"Night Tides" hosted by Renee Blanche' on KCUR 89.3 FM in Kansas City , Missouri, has added "Peruvian Soul" to it's show recently. Night Tides is a weekly program that has been hosted for over 10 years by Renee Blanche' and features ambient, New Age, world and eclectic music.
WUSM 88.5 FM in Hattiesburg, Mississippi (University of Southern Mississippi) daily program "Soundwaves" has added Dr. Siles "Peruvian Soul" on rotation there. This program plays a couple hours every week day from 1:00 - 3:00 and reports it's playlists to the New Age Reporter.
