Q.  James, you have a very interesting musical background. Could you please tell us a little about your evolvement as a musician?

A.  I think I was born with a true love for music.  It seems that I’ve been playing drums and keyboards all my life.  There is a picture of me in my studio when I was no more than 1 years old , playing the piano.  I started playing the drums at our church at the age of 3 and actually won a college talent show when I was only 7.  My parents always encouraged my talent and it just kept growing from there.  

Q.  You had a musical revelation in 2004, could you please elaborate on that?

A.  There is an old saying that, “Music calms the savage beast.”  We are all faced with so much in today’s world and it seems that every time you turn around, we are stressed or worried about something.  So after personally wrestling with my own trials in 2004, I begin to realize and feel true purpose in making music that would be calming and help relax the listener, spiritually and mentally.

Q.  You just released a new CD, “Warm Embrace.” What were your intentions behind this recording?

A.  To do for each listener just what the name implies, give them a “Warm Embrace” with some soft, peaceful melodies that were inspired by love, nature and my spiritual and healing beliefs.

Q.  Could you give us some insight into what each song represents?

A.  "Loving Care" and "Love Affair" tackle that eternal emotion from slightly different perspectives. Taking care of someone might be the ultimate statement of love, but other times we are so deeply in love it's all we can think about. Two special times of each day are represented with the pieces "Morning Sunrise" and "Desert Sunset."  Every normal lifetime is made up of about 25,000 days, give or take a few thousand.  Every morning represents a fresh start, a chance to help someone or make your own life better. Sunset is the perfect time of day to reflect on what kind of day it was, what you accomplished, and what you have to be thankful for.   Four compositions have to do with healing –- "Warm Embrace" (it was my way of cheering on a 12-year-old girl I know who is in a wheelchair with multiple sclerosis), "Healing Touch"  (when you are distressed and need to be soothed, ask the Higher Power that you believe in to comfort you), "Cool Waters" (whether you are drinking it or submersing yourself in it, there is nothing like the refreshing, regenerative power of water) and "Soul Refresher" (it's not enough just to be refreshed on the outside, your mind and soul need it too, usually through prayer or meditation).

The album ends with two heartfelt numbers, "Peace" and "Paradise," based on concepts that have a place inside us as well as out in the world.  In these troubled times, with wars happening in many places, each person needs to try to find peace within themselves first and then do what they can to make peace with the people around them. Similarly, finding paradise requires you to look within initially, then try to make our planet a better place, and finally prepare for life-after-death in whatever type of heaven you believe in.

Q.  What has been your most rewarding experience as a musician?

A.  My most rewarding experience was when I heard and saw the finished product of  “Warm Embrace”, and knew that I could now share this with the world. 

Q.  You are also a fourth-generation minister. Do you still give weekly sermons?

A.  No.  Since releasing Warm Embrace, I no longer give weekly sermons to a congregation.  But by remaining sensitive to the needs of others I still continue to reach out and minister in many ways.  I believe that my life should be a living testimony, and as people watch my behavior and interaction with others, I hope they see something in me that is good and upright.  

Q.  How has your ministry influenced your music?

A.  My music is for the mind, body and spirit.  Our mind, body and spirit must be cared for and we should only fill it with what is right, good and will be of benefit to us.  I believe in making music that is inspirational and positive.

Q.  What would you say have been your biggest challenges in the world of music?

A.  As with most professions, learning the industry, making the right contacts and getting the music ‘heard’.  I enjoy creating music not just for myself, but because I want to share it with the world and maybe bring a smile to someone’s face or add a little joy to their day.

Q.  What do you wish to accomplish yet with your music?

A.  To reach as many listeners as possible and hope that it has a positive impact on their life by giving them a few moments of peace and relaxation in this very busy world we live in.

Q.  Where do you see yourself going from here?

A.  Prayerfully …UP!  I want to continue to be inspired and to improve upon my talent while reaching more and more listeners who will love the music as I do and benefit from it.

Q.  Do you have any parting words of advice for aspiring musicians?

A.  When I think of the word aspire, I think of a true desire to achieve something that is truly important to a person.  My parting words would be, don’t lose that desire… and don’t lose hope because as long as we have hope, we have faith and as long as we have faith we have belief that we can and will accomplish

To find out more about James Wall and to sample some of his inspiring music, or to order his new release, please visit his website: www.kingofkingsrecords.com.  If you would like to send him an email, his address is: info@kingofkingsrecords.com.

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