Conversation with Maurice White
Visionaries in music don’t come any mightier than Maurice White. As the founder of the band Earth Wind & Fire, he shrewdly assembled “the elements” that crafted a mold-shattering music machine.
Now, 37 years after Earth Wind & Fire’s 1970 debut, a stellar collection of contemporary soul disciples has created a tribute to Maurice White with Interpretations: Celebrating The Music of Earth Wind & Fire – ten of “The Fire’s” most memorable pieces as rendered by ten contemporary artists who owe the group a substantial measure of debt. This auspicious project will be the inaugural release for Concord’s newly reactivated Stax label. Features Angie Stone, Kirk Franklin, Chaka Khan, Ledisi, The Randy Watson Experience featuring Bilal, Dwele, Meshell Ndegeocello, Lalah Hathaway, Musiq Soulchild, and Mint Condition.
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In this conversation Maurice White speaks on how digital technology changed music, what he’d like to do in the future and talks about Earth, Wind, & Fire and those artists who have interpreted their classic songs. You’ll also hear music from the upcoming Interpretations: Celebrating the Music of Earth, Wind, & Fire CD.
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hey V. WOW…Maurice White!! He sounds very good. I’m looking forward to this album.
Great job!
peace and blessings.
—Jah_LuvI loved it! I’m one of the billions of EWF fans and a fan of Maurice’s solo career as well (Stand by Me and I Need You). The tribute to Maurice is just awesome! Give the flowers while he lives! Long Love EWF……
—ShericeThank You Honey Soul,
—Joe WilliamsI am the BIGGEST FAN of Earth, Wind & Fire & MY Mentor
Maurice White.
It is my goal to meet them all in my lifetime.
SOME OF YOUR SONGS
Some of your songs, they raised my mind
to cloudless skies of peace and pride
evolving rainbow colored faith
to guide my love on truthful ways
Your songs, they led this heart of mine
to meadows waving drewdrops shine
to keep alive my trust and hopes
in magical caleidoscopes
Between those songs, but all around
like shining sparks – Kalimba sounds.
Some of your songs, they took my soul
to valleys bathed in sunrise gold
where dreams may root and grow like trees
encircled by your melodies
Once all your songs will meet as one,
—MJHto send a spark to Egypt´s sun
REese´s light keeps shining, warm and true,
Inside your songs, inside of you.
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!
As you may notice, I sent out a bulletin about this inteview on my myspace.
Thank you soooo much Honey for doing this interview. I adore Maurice White and WISH I could’ve been of age when EWF were giving those high powered shows back in the day. I heard they were the BEST. That’s entertainment FOR REAL for real :)
—TamekiaExcellent interview luv. And with THE LEGEND. I will definitely link my site to this incredible moment and spread the word about the new project. EWF Fan for Lyfe!
—J. Matthew CobbHoney you gets all the legends, huh? I’m lookin’ at the names on the new project and it’s looks DAYUM GOOD!!
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—Honey Soul Music » Listen to the EWF Interpretations and Gordon Chambers CD’slooking forward the new album!!!
—sharonWow, what a great interview! With all of his achievements as a legend, he still seems humble. Can’t wait for the album. Thanks Honey. :)
—kn0519INSIGHTFUL DELIGHTFUL AND VERY INFORMATIVE,INTERVIEWS SUCH AS THIS ONE ARE TIMELESS TREASURES. THANK YOU SIS FOR ALWAYS SHARING GREAT MUSIC AND IT’S HISTORY WITH US. MAURICE WHITE AND EARTH WIND & FIRE ARE TRUE ICONS OF THE GAME.
—DRE' ROCKIt is challenging for me to express what Maurice White and Earth Wind & Fire has meant to my life over the past
thirty years. Through my formative years right into my adult years. Always positive uplifting, and words filled
with hope. Still today my most(next to Christ) cherished messengers.
Thank you for the blessings.
RMG
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—Honey Soul Music » Meshell Ndegeocello - Fantasy and Illusion: The InterviewAmazing interview for an amazing and brillant man who has meant and still means so much to all of us with his leadership and his music.
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—Honey Soul Music » Conversation with Lalah HathawayMaurice White always gave thanks to the creator in all of their (EWF) albums. And now I give thanks to Maurice for being the creator of my life’s Soundtrack! Words cannot express how I feel about the elements.
—SamGreat interview with the Mightiest Element of the Universe. So happy to see and hear mr. White is in good health and spirit.
Respect 2 All
—GerardGerard from the Netherlands
the greatest band ever assembled with maurice white at the head have saved my life. when I was going through hards times in my teenage years, I would play keep your head to the sky, you went away, along with the other up lifting songs, I love earth wind and fire and will forever be greatfull to the songs maurice wrote, and I’ll always remember the truth will never mislead me. God Bless earth wind and fire.
—Rick OliverMaurice White and Earth Wind and Fire have brought me so much joy in my life with their music. They are the epitomy of brilliance and perfection. I was 11 years old when heard EWF for the first time singing “Mighty Mighty” on the radio in New Orleans. I instantly became hooked and have been EWF’s number one fan ever since. I am glad to hear that Mr. White is doing fine and I will forever love him and EWF. They are the best ever!
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—Alvin MitchellMaurice White and Earth Wind and Fire have brought me so much joy in my life with their music. They are the epitomy of brilliance and perfection. I was 11 years old when I heard EWF for the first time singing “Mighty Mighty” on the radio in New Orleans. I instantly became hooked and have been EWF’s number one fan ever since. I am glad to hear that Mr. White is doing fine and I will forever love him and EWF. They are the best band ever!
—Alvin MitchellMr. White, I can’t express in words how your music and the messages in your music have infouenced me as a person and musician throughout my life and career. Thank you is not enough. Continued blessing to you and the rest of Earth, Wind and Fire.
—Willie PollockIf the great Muarice White did not form his mighty group,I, trully, believe that the world or the universe, if you like, would have been robbed.
—JimmyNorvell Campbell from Memphis Tennessee was helpful in teaching Maurice White the ropes when he was a teenager just learning how to “gig”. Norvell is one of the people who helped to make Beale Street great.
He will be celebrating his 79th birthday tomorrow, August 14th. He is in poor health and we want to make this a special day for him. If some one could convey this to Maurice, I am sure the mention of Norvell’s name will bring happy memories to him.
If you can get this message to Maurice and he can send Norvell a card or something , it would be greatly appreciated. It will make an old man very happy.
—Oree WilliamsThanks for the interview with this important music pioneer. I hope he will soon produce his autobiography about his background, experiences, and philosophy. It would be of value to many throughout the world.
—StephenI must admit that EWF music has been giving me positive energy since 30 years ago. Good to hear his voice (the interview).
—Chalid Tamimi (from Indonesia)Do the do, Reese! You have always been my idol in music ever since I was three years old. I love the fact that we are both Sagittarians. Now that I’m sixteen I still feel the same way. You’re the best!
—StephYour Sagittarian Sista,
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—RichThank you with all my heart Reese
—Tony littlelegsGod thank you for Maurise White
Happy Birthday,Maurice!
—Jim DwaneYour music always lifts me up and has always been a positive influence in my life.I will raise a glass to you and play my favourite tunes in your honour!God bless you!
Jim in Cork
I am a faithful and ardent fan of Maurice White and Earth,Wind,And Fire. They caught my attention during my junior high school years back in the seventies. I have the utmost respect for Mr.White and the vision he had when he founded the group in 1969. He had vision and maturity beyond his years,and he handled the creative and financial ends of his group effectively. He has a lot of love,peace,and positive energy giving God the glory and the praise for being the Creator and the source of his success. He and I agree about the different genres of music being recognized and used to entertain and uplift the spirits of others. I love the jazz,rhythm and blues,rock,and superb instrumentation and musicianship that he utilizes in bringing us joy,rhythm,and grooves that are great. Mr. White,you are a man of substance,character,and integrity,and you “give back” which is a quality that keeps you humble and grounded. Hats off to you,Mr.White,and the great contribution you are making to the world to make it a better place.
—Helen D. Maxwell