Minna D. Levine (pictured with white hat)
age 92 donating a guitar to the
VA Hospital in Boston, MA.
BTW, Pamela picked out the guitar.
PAMELA DAVIS AND HER MUSIC STUDENTS
PAY TRIBUTE TO VETERANS
FROM PAMELA DAVIS MUSIC STUDIOS
The holiday season is a great time for giving and sharing the gift of music, and in a time of war, who better to show our appreciation to than our war veterans. After tedious hours in the studio doing what she does best, Pamela Davis has finished a double CD set of classic and original songs in memory of her grandmother, Minna D. Levine. For several months, Pamela has been working around the clock on the project at her Pamela Davis Music studios in Jupiter, Florida, and the final product exceeded the expectations of her musical protégés.
Pamela discovered a way to combine her love for music with honoring the life work of her Grandmother Minna D Levine by producing a CD to honor war veterans with proceeds contributing to the purchase of musical instruments for the VA Hospital in North Palm Beach. The CD is in honor of the selfless dedication of Minna and her devotion to improving the quality of life for veterans. Minna’s passion for helping veterans began when her husband served in World War I, and continued with over 20,000 hours of service throughout her life, attending to personal needs of veterans. Minna took pride in providing privacy for amputee veterans and founded The Amputee Veterans of America. Minna continued her service as National President of The War Veterans Auxiliary from 1950 to 1954, and she became a prominent voice for veteran’s rights, even being heard by the Presidents of the United States. She had many achievements and continued serving veterans until age ninety-three. The CD project of Pamela and her students honors Minna’s altruistic nature and establishes her legacy by bringing music that speaks to many generations.
The project took on many faces throughout developmental stages of each song, and the musical selection is extremely diverse to appeal to whatever musical taste satisfies the listener’s appetite. The song variety can be attributed to Pamela’s experience in the music world and the input of her students. Not many understood the capability of Pamela’s mastership of music and the integrity of her teaching, and the quality is reflected in the CD. Pam personally thanked her students for working to perfect their respective parts, and she offered guidance and provided an opportunity for her students to experience professional recording. The listener can hear that Pamela takes her work seriously, but the music is mostly fun and melodic to lift the spirit.
The final product is a mastered compilation of classic songs her Grandmother would be proud of and others will enjoy. The production could not have taken shape without her students, and all the students and musicians became deeply involved in the project upon hearing the initial work. What began as an idea for a tribute album has turned out to be an impressive full production of twenty-five diverse songs on a double CD set.
The CD set includes dynamic music ranging from the Beatles to Nirvana, and reveals the talent of Pamela’s instrumental and vocal students. What is so fascinating about the project is how all of Pamela’s students that wanted to be apart of the recording were given the opportunity. It is so evident in the musical selection that the production was a team effort, and Pamela did a great job of incorporating everyone.
Musical selection on the CDs’ include classic songs such as "Let it be," "Before You Accuse Me," "Get Together," "End of the Line," and "Mother and Child Reunion." Edgier songs include "Just a Girl," "Walk This Way," and "All Apologies." For the easy listener at heart, softer sounds include "Hands," "Wild Horses," and "Landslide." CD one features recording artist Maria Valdez who is currently working on her debut album. Maria performed the lead vocals on "Mother and Child Reunion" as well as vocals on three other tracks.
"Pam asked me to be a part of the project, and I felt honored to sing for the cause. The project was a lot of fun, and the CD turned out great. The quality of the music and professionalism of the students definitely stand out," Maria emphasized.
Maria also wrote "Simple Love," for which her brother performed the lead vocals. "Simple Love" is featured on disc two, and there are many other original songs on the CD that show the talent of Pamela and her students.
Pamela did her part to motivate and guide each student through the recording process. Each student rose to the occasion and performed professionally. Vocalists range on the CD from sweet tones to sophisticated sounds, and each song is unique. Again, all proceeds will go to purchasing musical instruments for the VA hospital in North Palm Beach, and Pamela’s website also features the history of Minna’s life work in service to veterans. The double CD set, which features Pamela’s gifted and dedicated music students and up and coming recording artists, is available online at www.sound.fields.net.