All 5 winners have received their signed New Earth albums and I’m very glad. If you want to see the names of the lucky winners and where they come from, please visit the Contests section of my website and scroll down. Congratulations to all the winners.

For the members of my free E-Newsletter there are more music contests on the way. If you haven't already subscribed to my free E-Newsletter, you can do it now by clicking here.

Thank you all for participating!

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01. Australia	26. Netherlands Antilles
02. Belgium	27. New Zealand
03. Brazil	28. Norway
04. Canada	29. Pakistan
05. Chile	30. Philippines
06. Costa Rica	31. Poland
07. Côte d’Ivoire	32. Portugal
08. Cyprus	33. Romania
09. Denmark	34. Russian Federation
10. France	35. Saudi Arabia
11. Germany	36. Senegal
12. Greece	37. Serbia
13. India	38. Seychelles
14. Indonesia	39. Singapore
15. Iran	40. Spain
16. Ireland	41. Sudan
17. Israel	42. Sweden
18. Italy	43. Thailand
19. Jamaica	44. Tunisia
20. Japan	45. Turkey
21. Luxembourg	46. Ukraine
22. Malaysia	47. United Arab Emirates
23. Mexico	48. United Kingdom
24. Morocco	49. United States of America
25. Netherlands

Thank you very much for visiting my Official Website!

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You come from 196 countries, and through the tens of thousands of comments, messages, and e-mails that you send me every single day, I take the courage I need to continue. A special thank you goes out to all of you for downloading my MP3s and buying my CDs, thus giving me the funds I need to release my upcoming third album. I would also like to thank the employees at MySpace for all their help and advice so far. Thank you all for your continuous love and support. My MySpace Page remains the most popular Greek Music Page on MySpace and is one of the largest Official Music Pages worldwide.

The beauty of MySpace is that it lets fans communicate directly with their favorite artists/bands from all over the world. If you don't have a MySpace Page, you can create one very easily by visiting MySpace. If you already have a MySpace Page, you can join me by visiting my MySpace Page whenever you want at www.myspace.com/sakisgouzonis.

Thanks again to all of you!

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The Grand Artistry of Sakis Gouzonis
By Kenneth Morton
Editor of Highwire Daze magazine
Tuesday, 2 February 2010

Sakis Gouzonis is a composer from Greece who’s work has excited and enchanted music aficionados from all across the world. With two CD releases (New Earth and First Contact) and an impressive collection of awards he has achieved throughout his career, the electronic artistry found within the work of Sakis Gouzonis is inspiring to behold. Here is a recent interview we conducted with this talented composer...

Introduce yourself and tell me how long you have been doing electronic music -and who were some of the bands or musicians who influenced you to take on this style of music?
First of all, I would like to thank you for your interest in my music. It really means a lot to me. I am a Greek composer, orchestrator, arranger, and producer of electronic music. I have been playing and writing music since I was a little boy, and I have taken part in many musical projects. However, I began to work on my own a few years ago, and my personal discography counts two albums to date. My first album, First Contact was released internationally on 8 August 2008, and my second album, New Earth was released internationally on 9 September 2009. My music is influenced by Jean Michel Jarre, Vangelis, Yanni, James Horner, Danny Elfman, John Williams, Alan Silvestri, and many other talented composers. I listen to a lot of different music though, and I love digging for things that are new, different, and appealing.

Is there any story or concept behind the title of the CD New Earth?
We are living in a powerful and transformative time when greater light shines from the Heavens onto the Earth. This influx of light is triggering a series of inner shifts and transformations that will ultimately change our outer world. A New Earth is coming in which tears and pain will be a thing of the past. I have worked countless hours to express this change through my music.

What city are you from and what is the music scene like in Greece?
I was born and grew up in Thessaloniki, Greece. The music scene in Greece is very diverse and full of hidden treasures. All kinds of music are performed in Greece and people of all ages and backgrounds come to the shows and support the local scene.

How easy or difficult is it to decide on a title for an instrumental piece?
Very good question. I wouldn’t say it is difficult, but it is very intense. I title my instrumental pieces very carefully. I always try to find a title that reflects the theme and atmosphere of an instrumental composition using the process of elimination.

Do you participate in any other musical projects or bands outside of your solo work? If so, who are they and what are they like?
I used to participate in other musical projects and bands as a keyboardist and orchestrator, but the last couple of years or so I have been working on my own music compositions.

Describe your music to someone who has never heard it before.
Melodic electronic music that lets you escape to some place in your mind that you have never visited before.

You have mentioned that your music is on the Myspace Christian music charts. How does Christianity and the teachings of Christ influence your music?
My music is an expression of my being made in the image of a creative God. The joy that I give away to people has come out of experiences I have had on my own and how through them God has revealed many things. When I write a music composition or give a concert I pray a prayer to God asking Him to guide me and help me be helpful to other people.

Any strange or unusual MySpace stories you could share with us?
A Greek man sent me a message telling me that he had a fight with singer Lyndsay Jackson, and he needed me to pass a message to her. He needed to apologize himself and ask for her forgiveness. He even gave me his telephone number in order to call him and help him out.

You have won quite a few live competitions in Greece. How exciting and nerve wracking is it to perform in these competitions?
It is very exciting and nerve cracking. I think every artist is pretty nervous before and during a music composition contest. Everybody wants to win. The adrenaline is at its peak and the atmosphere is electrified. But at the same time, it is a great way for us artists to obtain a reliable and valued response to our music from professional judges.

Outside of the competitions you have entered, have you ever performed a live set or would you want to do so in the future?
Up to now, I have given more than 900 live performances. Thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds have come to my live performances, and I personally feel very blessed. It is so great seeing so many people enjoying my music. And their comments on my live performances are very encouraging.

With your music being so cinematic, have you ever wanted to compose film scores -and what are some of your favorite film scores or soundtracks?
Yes. I would love to write music for a movie or a documentary some day. It is one of my dreams. Some of my favorite film scores and soundtracks include My Heart Will Go On by James Horner, Edward Scissorhands by Danny Elfman, Jurassic Park by John Williams, Lord Of The Rings by Howard Shore, Star Wars by John Williams, and Harry Potter by John Williams.

What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most after hearing New Earth for the very first time?
I would like my listeners to remember the emotional melodies of the New Earth album, and feel stronger and happier each time they listen to it.

How close are you to writing and recording all new material?
I am currently in my home studio working on my next album. About half of the album is ready at the moment and I am very excited. There is a lot of energy and emotion in my new tracks. I am sure my fans are going to like it.

Do you have any messages for your fans all over the world and/or people now reading about you for the very first time?
Be proud for what you are. Love one another. We are all one. I hope you will check out my New Earth album by visiting my Official Website www.SakisGouzonis.com. Thank you for taking the time to read this interview.

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The United States of America is the foreign country that sent me the most visitors during January (40 States have visited my Official Website so far), followed by the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Germany, and India. I would like to take this opportunity and thank all my American fans in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin, for all their love and support.

January brought me visitors (in alphabetical order) from the following countries/territories:

01. Australia	30. Malaysia
02. Austria	31. Mali
03. Belgium	32. Martinique
04. Brazil	33. Mexico
05. Bulgaria	34. Moldova, Republic of
06. Canada	35. Monaco
07. China	36. Netherlands
08. Colombia	37. New Zealand
09. Croatia	38. Norway
10. Cyprus	39. Pakistan
11. Denmark	40. Philippines
12. Estonia	41. Poland
13. Finland	42. Russian Federation
14. France	43. Senegal
15. Georgia	44. Serbia
16. Germany	45. Seychelles
17. Greece	46. Singapore
18. Guatemala	47. Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
19. India	48. Slovenia
20. Indonesia	49. South Africa
21. Ireland	50. Spain
22. Israel	51. Sweden
23. Italy	52. Switzerland
24. Japan	53. Turkey
25. Korea, Republic of	54. Tuvalu
26. Kuwait	55. Ukraine
27. Kyrgyzstan	56. United Kingdom
28. Lebanon	57. United States of America
29. Lithuania	58. Uzbekistan

Thank you very much for visiting my Official Website!

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I wish to thank each and every one of you for your many thousands of visits to my Official Website and my Blog. Thank you all for listening and downloading my MP3s, buying my CDs, and coming to my live performances. I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your moving messages, comments, and e-mails. I have come to know some of you personally by meeting you at my live performances. You have shown me your respect and dedication many times so far, and I really thank you for that. Remember that you can still visit the Contests section of my website and take part in contests by subscribing to my free E-Newsletter. Congratulations to all the winners so far and good luck to the rest of you.

Finally, I would also like to take this opportunity and thank my offline fans and friends for coming to my live performances and buying my albums, as well as all those precious people who have made a donation to help me release my upcoming third album.

I personally feel very blessed right now. Thank you again for your long time support. Peace and prosperity to you and your families.

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Note that each time you visit the IMRadio Home Page or my IMRadio Profile you are not necessarily listening to my music. If you want to listen to my music you have to pause/stop the IMRadio's music at the bottom of the screen and then click on the "Songs" tab at the top right corner of my IMRadio Profile.

I wish to thank Paddy for all the love and support. Click here to visit IMRadio or here to visit my IMRadio Profile. Thank you all.

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Secondly, I would like to take a look at what happened in 2009. With your love and support some amazing things happened last year. So, let's take a look at them one by one.

2009-01-07
Two articles about me and my debut album First Contact were published in today's edition of the Greek newspapers Eparhiakos Logos, and I Ekdosi tis Elassonas.

2009-01-31
A music competition ran between December 1, 2008 and January 31, 2009. 5 lucky winners won 5 First Contact albums signed by me.

2009-01-31
In January, people from 24 countries/territories visited my Official Website SakisGouzonis.com.

2009-02-09
The Greek newspaper Imerisios Kirikas published an article about me and my First Contact album.

2009-02-21
Until 21 February, 50.000 people had become fans/friends of mine on MySpace.

2009-02-28
In February, people from 21 countries/territories visited my Official Website SakisGouzonis.com.

2009-03-03
The founder of the IMRadio located in Illinois, USA, informed me that I am a Featured Artist on IMRadio.

2009-03-12
The First Contact album is featured on MAD.TV, the official website of the Music TV Channel MAD.

2009-03-31
In March, people from 23 countries/territories visited my Official Website SakisGouzonis.com.

2009-04-08
Freies Radio B138 began to broadcast my music in Austria and on the internet.

2009-04-30
In April, people from 24 countries/territories visited my Official Website SakisGouzonis.com.

2009-05-31
In May, people from 30 countries/territories visited my Official Website SakisGouzonis.com.

2009-06-12
Kenneth Morton, editor of the Highwire Daze magazine that is based out of Los Angeles, California, reviewed my First Contact album.

2009-06-19
My MySpace Page got a new outfit.

2009-06-30
In June, people from 26 countries/territories visited my Official Website SakisGouzonis.com.

2009-07-04
My Official Website SakisGouzonis.com got a new outfit.

2009-07-06
The Intermunicipal Radio of Pellas District that is located in Edessa, Greece, began to broadcast my music on the frequency of 103.8 FM in the District of Pellas and in Central Macedonia.

2009-07-31
In July, people from 24 countries/territories visited my Official Website SakisGouzonis.com.

2009-08-23
Many MySpace members and fans/friends of mine began to promote my music in an unprecedented way. As a result, my music finds fans in almost every country on earth.

2009-08-31
In August, people from 47 countries/territories visited my Official Website SakisGouzonis.com.

2009-09-01
Alexander Sackel and Martin Obert from B138 Radio played my music composition Give Me A Chance on their show called "Unerhoert".

2009-09-09
My second personal album New Earth was officially released internationally. The album is available at all Greek record stores and on the internet.

2009-09-10
My original music composition Elohim is a semi-finalist in the United Kingdom Songwriting Contest 2009, among 6.000 entries from all over the world.

2009-09-16
Mr. Apostolos Vallas, founder, owner, and editor of the newspaper I Ekdosi tis Elassonas, published an article about me and my second album New Earth.

2009-09-17
The Intermunicipal Radio of Pellas District that is located in Edessa, Greece, began to broadcast music tracks from my second album New Earth on the frequency of 103.8 FM in the District of Pellas and in Central Macedonia.

2009-09-18
Mr. A. Zisopoulos, editor of the Imerisios Kirikas newspaper, and Mrs. K. Zisopoulos, manager of the Imerisios Kirikas newspaper, published an article about me and the New Earth album.

2009-09-29
Mrs. D. Dimitrakopoulos, editor of the Eleftheria newspaper -the oldest and biggest newspaper in Larisa, Greece- published an article about me and my New Earth album.

2009-09-30
In September, people from 38 countries/territories visited my Official Website SakisGouzonis.com.

2009-10-01
New monthly music competitions began on 1 October 2009 and they are still in progress. The members of my free E-Newsletter have the opportunity to win free albums signed by me the first day of each month.

2009-10-07
Mr. I. Stavridis, owner and editor of the Proinos Tipos newspaper -the oldest newspaper in Drama, Greece- published an article about me and my New Earth album.

2009-10-14
Mr. Menelaos Tzivis, owner, editor, and manager of the newspaper Epathiakos Logos, published an article about my award winning composition Elohim and my live performance in the 2nd Meeting of Music and Poetry 2009 in Volos, Greece.

2009-10-17
2 years on MySpace. 75.000 fans/friends from 192 countries/territories. Among them newspaper editors, magazine editors, dj’s, radio producers, artists, and listeners, who support me in every way they can.

2009-10-31
In October, people from 41 countries/territories visited my Official Website SakisGouzonis.com.

2009-11-09
Poet MC Rydel, who is also one of the founding partners of the IMRadio that is based in Illinois, USA, reviewed my New Earth album.

2009-11-14
The Awards Ceremony for the winners of the 7th International Music Composition Contest 2009 took place in Greece. I won 1st Prize for my New Earth album and 2nd Prize for my original music composition Elohim.

2009-11-30
In November, people from 44 countries/territories visited my Official Website SakisGouzonis.com.

2009-12-31
In December, people from 42 countries/territories visited my Official Website SakisGouzonis.com.

2009-12-31
Since 1 January, my Official Website SakisGouzonis.com has received an amazingly huge number of visits from a worldwide audience, and many thousands of downloads of my albums First Contact and New Earth have taken place. SakisGouzonis.com is now one of the most visited music websites all over the world.

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01. Australia	22. Ireland
02. Austria	23. Italy
03. Belgium	24. Japan
04. Brazil	25. Malaysia
05. Canada	26. Martinique
06. China	27. Mexico
07. Costa Rica	28. Netherlands
08. Cyprus	29. Norway
09. Czech Republic	30. Philippines
10. Denmark	31. Portugal
11. Finland	32. Romania
12. France	33. Russian Federation
13. Georgia	34. Serbia
14. Germany	35. Seychelles
15. Greece	36. Spain
16. Guatemala	37. Sweden
17. Hong Kong	38. Switzerland
18. Hungary	39. Turkey
19. India	40. Ukraine
20. Indonesia	41. United Kingdom
21. Iran	42. United States of America

Thank you very much for visiting my Official Website!

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01. Australia	23. Mexico
02. Bosnia and Herzegovina	24. Netherlands
03. Brazil	25. New Zealand
04. Bulgaria	26. Norway
05. Canada	27. Pakistan
06. Chile	28. Philippines
07. China	29. Portugal
08. Cyprus	30. Russian Federation
09. Egypt	31. Serbia
10. Finland	32. Seychelles
11. France	33. Singapore
12. Germany	34. Spain
13. Greece	35. Sudan
14. Honduras	36. Sweden
15. India	37. Switzerland
16. Ireland	38. Tanzania, United Republic of
17. Israel	39. Tunisia
18. Italy	40. Turkey
19. Japan	41. Ukraine
20. Lithuania	42. United Kingdom
21. Macedonia, The former Yugoslav Republic of	43. United States of America
22. Malaysia	44. Venezuela

Thank you very much for visiting my Official Website!

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