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The music he creates is very much influenced by that of John Lennon, The Beatles and many other groups of that time period. The music of that period
was message oriented, filled with substance and cause as well as great and powerful music and lyrics that said something at all levels from emotion
to intellect to spiritual.
Charles describes his music as "Original 60's - 70's" and considers it as "Music To Change The World". He calls his music the music of EARTHEART®. This is a word that is a consolidation of two basic elements to every one of us. Our EARTH and our HEART. Charles believes that these two elements, these two common denominators to every one of us, our EARTH and our HEART have an intrinsic connection that when contemplated and meditated upon elevates our mind and our spirit to a level that brings us toward a glimpse of the nature and potential of our being. It is this concept of EARTHEART® that motivates and drives Charles to create the music and the message. He describes it as such: "The most basic and important element outside of us, our EXternal home, our EARTH and the most basic and important element inside of us, our INternal home, our HEART are two words with exact same characters in exact same sequence with exact same numerological value and this is not mere happenstance. Charles believes this uncanny synchronicity to be an expression of divine reality here to serve as a hope for humanity to "come together" (to-get-her) in wisdom and love by the realization of a deeper level of reality other than the superficial reality we all too often focus upon. Charles believes that the power of this word when used with humility, love and caring can bring to the human element a reinvigorated youth and passion for life.
"As a child I always felt very close to God, Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. That's was when His Holy Spirit pointed out to me the relationship between the words EARTH and HEART. Some years later I became disappointed with the Roman Catholic churh that was the tradition in which I was raised. However, I was never disappointed in Jesus. Something told me to explore other religions such as the Buddhist and Hindu traditions. I learned much from these paths but came full circle seeing that they spoke of love and compassion also but gave me greater tools in my worship of Jesus as well as a deeper dedication to Him. Coming full circle back to Him the word of Eartheart® was then revealed to me as the substance and vehicle for my music to convey my perspective to the world.
In the New Testament scripture Matt 12; v 40 we see the words: "For as Jo'-nas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the son of man be three days and three nights in the HEART of the EARTH.. This solidified my purpose and I now believe the synchronicity of these two words were divinely placed so as to give us all hope and validation of God and His hand in the structure and creation of all things.
Who is to say that we are designed to live for only 60, 70 or even 100 years. We need to break the boundries of our own mind's limitations that are self imposed by ourselves and each other and catapult ourselves into the reality Charles calls TRUTH REALITY and go beyond these boundries into a greater life of health and longevity. And remember that The Beatles played a great part in introducting the west to the Eastern philosophies of yoga, meditation and much more. Charles creates his music so as to be a vehicle for enlightenment by way of a "classic rock" musical format that enables him to share the mystical aspect of our humaness so that we may enjoy a more enlightened lifestyle. Charles believes that the message that his music carries can motivate us to be better human beings and realize that although we all seem to live in a different reality perspective of the world, in essence we all come from the same place and this perspective will elevate us to a reality of divine and universal principles. We are mystical beings as well as physical and spiritual.
Charles believes that the words of Earth and Heart represent our Home EXternal and INternal and that we here in America have a special purpose in the transformation of our planet and humanity as well. He says it is our purpose to transform the world by our example and that presently America is having great difficulty so it seems in transforming itself. It is with that purpose in mind that at the core of his EARTHEART® theme is the newly released song called "Home America". Charles has been in music most all his life. However he was not so driven into the field of music as a business or for entertainment but as an art to express his perspective and vision. Although, he has performed many, many times throughout the nation mostly in his home state of New Jersey and surrounding areas he now feels compelled to bring his vision into greater public view. He finds it also very fortuitous that at this particular point in time he is graced with having his song "Home America" becoming more and more into public view because of a somewhat chance meeting with one of the greatest actors of our time Danny Aiello who turns out to have a great love for singing and enormous talent to do so. It is this blessing of knowing and working with Danny Aiello and having Danny record and release "Home America" that has placed Charles in a position to perform more now then he has in a number of years. And, to his suprise he is loving it more than ever and feeling that he has matured more now as an artist. And to top it off the song has been released and is fast becomint a "hit" single by Danny Aiello with a cover art by one of the greatest patriotic artist of our time...Peter Max.
This opportunity is allowing Charles to bring his songs and his vision to more people now and rightfully so since it seems that more than ever America needs this vision of Eartheart® for the love of our country, our planet and particulary all the people he has known and holds close to his heart.
"Charles Lallo performs "Home America" unplugged
There is talk of 2012 being the end of the world. Actually it is the end of the Mayan calendar a people whose culture was based in music, mathematics and geometry. They believe that our world was within what they called a "galactic beam" and 2012 is the year that we begin coming out of the darkness of such beam. This means that our world is destined to transform into a place of light and enlightenment. The HOPI indians have a similar prophesy. So all in all it is only the end of the world as we know it and the transfromation is one of mind. It's a better world ahead. This is why EARTHEART® is signigicant. It is a vehicle to enlightenment so "come on get on board".
EARTHEART®..."To Replace Primitive Attitudes with Modern Enlightenment" It's a time to become more "selfless" and less "selfish".
This new release of "Home America' is one of the more significan milestones in Charles' musical career. He has dedicated himself for the past years writing the music and the concept of Eartheart® which "Home America" is part of. The last significant project was back in 1987 when he wrote and produced a video called "Freedom Forgets". This video was mildly successful and was more in the Lennon tradition when it projected the corruption we all too often find in our political system of government. The video can be seen at this link:
"Charles Lallo performs "Freedom Forgets"
Prior to that his attention was mostly on family life. But, now it is time to get back to the music and the message he says.
Prior to "Freedom Forgets" charles was playing hotels and night clubs. But all that needs not to be spoken about. If you are interested in his earlier days in music and how the theme of EARTHEART® came about you can read it below. Thank you **************************************************************************************************************************************************
The following is as Charles tells it:
At parties the entire family would gather around me and my accordion singing Italian folk songs, patriotic songs and popular songs
of the day. My mothers three brothers were all singers as well as some of her sisters husbands. The sound that surrounded
me was an awesome array of beautiful passionate voices. My father was not a singer. The extent of his musical experience was playing the beugel in the Army
which I think was no easy task. However, throughout all my years my wonderful, beautiful dad was my biggest supporter from the very beginning right up until this
present day.
After five years of playing the accordion I progressed to the guitar and organ. I started my first band the "Tidal Waves".
We played engagement parties, school dances, birthday parties and at the ripe age of 13 I was the MC and performer for
numerous weddings. We must have been a very economical form of entertainment for those that hired us to play their
wedding reception. We also had the opportunity to play at the RKO Theater in Newark, NJ in front of 3500 people. That was
an experience I'll always remember.
As I grew into my teens and twenties I continud to play and must say I was blessed to have played with some very talented and dedicated musicians.
At a point in my life I decided that I was turned off to the "business of music" although not to the "art of music" so I
continued to create music on my own terms which was music I believed to be
important to my purpose in life. I created music that expressed what I thought was important in terms other than market
value although I believe my writing always gravitated toward a very contemporary and marketable product. But, I was in no
rush and in no great need to achieve "fame and fortune" if it was even at all in the cards for me. The music that was important
for me to express ranged from topics such as boy-girl love to man-woman love to love of the divine. I also have a radical
aspect that often expresses itself in a song of protest and patRIOTism as well.
It was at the ripe old age of nine I had started a duet with my clarinet playing friend. Right off I was thinking about and searching for a band name.
At the earliest age I remember that the right band name was very important to me. It seemed to signify standing for something and having a meaning. In this
search I was riding in the back seat of my fathers car on a sunny Sunday afternoon as my father would take my mother and me
out for Sunday dinner. On our way we passed a "Hamburger-Hot Dog" place that was a popular hangout. It was called Tippy's and
was located in Jersey City, New Jersey where I grew up although my first six years were in Hoboken, NJ where my mother was from
as well as the famed Frank Sinatra. Outside of Tippy's hung a sign advertising their "open charcoal hearth". It was then
that it struck me that in the word "hearth" were the words "earth" and "heart". I put that in the back of my mind and forgot about it until I was 18.
At that age I was thinking about God and life and love and environment and my own spirituality. I was raised a Roman Catholic and
now at this time in my life I became curious about the Hindu and the Buddist way of life so I began studying their spiritual
writings. I became an avid practicioner
of yoga, meditation, working out in the gym and reading about spirituality, mysticism and metaphysics as I was seeking to
learn about the deeper aspects of life and God as well as become the best I could be. I remember reading that music comes
from the soul. I had known this but for some reason at this particular time it resonated deeply. This sent me on a path whereas
if I wanted my music to be the best I can have it be then I better get my soul in order. This is what put me on a path
to seeking to learn as much as I could about myself and my relationship and that of humankind to God. The basic premis of the
religions I am aware of is "know thyself". So, that seemed to me to be the most sensible place to began my journey. I started
writing my thoughts on the spiritual and mystical nature of us humans....Yeah! You mans :)
I was writing an article called "Our Earth, Your Heart". I was intrigued
by the fact that one simple character could change the word "our" which conotes plural possession to "your" that conotes singular possession simply by adding the
character "y". Other languages such as Hebrew, Japanese Chinese and others use symbols to communicate and entire thought.
This prompted me to notice how one letter in the English language could make a huge difference in it's meaning such as from
"yours" to "ours".
Anyway, I'm reading my article back and suddenly realize that what I'm really writing about is "Earth" and "Heart". At that
moment I felt catapulted back to the time in my fathers 1955 Ford Fairlane and then I was immediately thrust forward in
the future to see the implications of such a profound and awesome synchronicity of "earth" and "heart". My first thought was
could it be mere happenstance that "the most basic and important element outside of us, our EARTH, our Home EXternal and the
most important and basic element inside of us, our HEART, our Home INternal are two words with identical characters in identical sequence. Also, exact same numerological value.
From a songwriters point of view we try to use universal themes so here I am feeling blessed at taking notice of what I thought to be a
theme of all themes. These two words no only express our home internal and our home external but also two "common denominators"
to every one of us. They transcend race, color, religion, culture and just about all else that seems to divide and segment us from
each other. I saw them as a ray of hope from the Grace of God and Universal order to show humankind that we are connected and as a
way to unite these very much un-United States of America. They represented to me a unifying force for us to accomplish our purpose
on this planet and create a sort of heaven on earth for all people by example and by beginning right here at home first.
Anyway, I realize this sounds like a lofty goal however I believe it to be a noble and achievable one and one that America
needs to pursue so as to discover our identity as a nation, a culture and as individuals.
In my effort to learn if this synchronicity of EARTH and HEART is mere happenstance I made many uncanny connections and
discoveries that evolve from these two words that I now refer to as EARTHEART®. The discoveries I speak of I believe
have the momentum to elevate an individual and our nation and the planet to a level of heart/mind I refer to as
"modern enlightenment". It actually reveals to us a level of reality I call "Truth Reality™". It is a reality steeped in divine and
universal principles that we need to harmonize with if we want our lives to be one of well-being and fullfilment as well
as having accurate end results as opposed to the kind of results that come about from thoughts and actions that are based
upon lies, half truths and illusion or Maya as the Hindus refer to the world of illusion which can only bring about
warped results such as we see everyday in our "modern day society".
I like to say that the message I convey of EARTHEART® is not attempting to convert anyone. I believe the concepts can apply
to any faith or non faith. By this I mean all religious persuations as well as atheists. I'm
hoping to share this vision/message in the hope that we can use this concept to transcend all differences and find
a platform in which we can unite. Therefore, I dare not be biased to you for any of your beliefs and hope you will not
prejudice me for my beliefs. I will accept you for who your are and ask you to accept me for who I am and not to have any
misunderstandings I'll say it right now and forever let it be known that I owe all to my Lord and Savious Jesus Christ.
Allow me to share with you the discoveries I have made from my attention upon EARTHEART®. My writings will reveal many
"happenings" that we never take notice to and that once they become part of your awareness you wil be on your way toward
better living as well as being part of a united movement or move-meant to bring about a transfromation for all of us into a
life of peace, harmony, tranquility, love and happiness. It is ours to claim and for future generations to inherit. It is
ignorance that causes pain and suffering on this planet and it is "modern enlightenment" that will shed the light that will dispell
the shadows and put an end to unnecessary pain and suffering. Your attention upon EARTHEART® will also point you in a direction that will prompt you to notice "happenings'
going on all around us that you have not noticed before as a door is opened to your "mysical aspect" that is laying dormant
within every one of us. We are all mystical beings and unfortunately our society seems to surpress rather than encourage
mysical thinking. I believe it is this void that is at the root of many of our addictions. I may be mistaken about this
last statement but it is my opinion and I hold true to that belief.
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I began my musical experience with the accordion at the age of 8. A few years earlier ( particularly since there were only
a few years prior to that time) I was influenced by my mothers' singing along with her 3 sisters to produce the most beautiful
harmonies that to this day still resonate in my heart and mind. My mother was always singing around the house and had a most
beautiful voice. When I started singing with my instrument I would always ask her how I sounded. I can remember her saying
for me to "sing it not talk it". she has always been my number one critic. If it was good with her then it was good with me.
She was my ultimate litmus test.
My most influencial models were Lennon-McCartney as well as George Harrison and a parade of others including Al Kooper,
Eddie Brigati and Felix Cavaliere of the Rascals, Neil Diamond, Paul Anka bands such as Chicago, Mountain, Bruce Springsteen
and too many others to mention. For me it was a matter of creating music not only for entertainment but to also carry
a message or sometimes hidden meaning that can help someone somewhere and in someway. I always had this desire to be able
to show society the way, like I had an answer or something to sociey's problems. I must have thought much of myself however
to this day I still believe I have something that can be of value toward creating a better world. I was driven to find my
purpose in the scheme of things and in seeking to do so I discovered that my purpose is "to give purpose". Hopefully I can succeed
at this.
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