Out of the ashes of a destroyed engagement and after 1.5 years adventuring round the world learning about life, the universe and putting his extremely interesting childhood into perspective, Rich Latimer Singer/Songwriter for Byron's Favourite Sons The Very Unique Existence returns home to a rural palace, solace and his black cat Chinta and decides to start a band, to make sense of and to share all the lessons his journey has given him.

Rich Latimer (Guitar/Vox)
"Music has been part of my life as long as I can remember, its a release like no other. My first influences were bands like Pearl Jam, Sound Garden, Chilli Peppers at age 16. It was then I knew I was destined to make records to inspire and elevate people......The Vue for me is the simplification and consolidation of everything that music has taught me, it is a fate driven vehicle with endless possibilities all of which positive and purposeful....I'm blessed to have these friends and share these songs. It feels like Music with Meaning."-Rich

Placing an Ad in the paper and leaveing the rest to fate, Rich meets drummer Chris who had recently moved to the north coast from Sydney after leaving his prior band of 10 years (Ankh) and wanting more from the musical side of life.

Chris Boniface (Drums)
"Music is a personal moment caught forever between friends. It is an escape of reality brought to life though the collective consciousness and passed onto individuals to help bring about change... The Vue to me is all and more that I have wanted to do in a band. I have already realized a life long dream with four great mates and I'm sure that much more is yet to come."-Chris

Although coming from different musical backgrounds, Chris having a heavy & fast style and Rich playing a more blues rock genre, the two gelled immediately writing four songs on their first jam together.

Realizing the potential of their combined styles, they began to practice in earnest using every spare minute to create a new and exciting style of rock music that flowed with soulful dynamics and fluidity giving them a very unique sound all their own. Each track inspired by a thoughtful and worthy lesson to be shared with the huge audiances that would soon follow this conscious powerful music.

From here and after 4-6 months as a two-piece, and after (as a 2 piece) winning the Jim Beam Band Competition THE V.U.E. recruit Mick Harris (Australia Version of Les Claypool -Seriously!) again by advertiseing into the line-up, and asking the Gods to make it so.

Mick a genius a gentleman (rare combination), who has been studying a 3-year degree in the art form of Bass, Bass and nothing but the Bass joins this Fate Train.

Mick Harris (Bass/Vox)
"Music is my reason for living. I believe I was born onto this planet to play music, because it's what I do best, I love it more than anything....The Vue is like a second family. I have found my brothers in music and I believe in these songs"-Mick

Several weeks into the project it is discovered that Mick and Chris are actually blood related...The Vue Fate again..They had no idea, it became evident through Mick's mother browseing the bands website... The trio (now with the BLOOD CONNECTION) in late 2004 begin the task of making heir mark on the music world, recording a 7 Track Demo at Top Cat Studios with ledgend Brad Wann.

This Demo called The Vue 2004 Demo (released on itunes.com.au and via www.thevue.com.au) served it's purpose, it scored them high paying gigs where other original bands could not go and it gave fans something to hold on to. Brad Wann from www.topcastudios.com has been a mentor and friend to the band the whole way and this first record (result of winning a band comp) kick started The Very Unique Existence into EXISTENCE.

After nearly 2 years of, hard giging, touring, and promoteing the band The V.U.E. finally cut their first record "Everyone" it sported lovely unique arangements, nice powerful songs and a flavour not yet discovered... AND RADIO LOVED IT !!!

In order to re-produce the record live the band needed a Keys player.. Mick had a mate from UNI who was the prodigy of the session player Steve Russell who layed keys on the record.

Mick rang Wez Seewald to ask him to come over and listen to his band and see if he wanted to join.

On the way over to Micks Wez was singing away to one of his favorite new tunes on the Radio "Take it Easy" by The Very Unique Existence. Wez enters Micks house says "Play me your CD" the song comes on and he basically bursts his buble exclaiming "I have been listening to that for weeks and just now on the way over here".

Needless to say Wez is the new addition (delivered by divine intervention) completeing this line-up.

Wez Seewald (Keys)
"Music allows me to express the full range of human emotions and to connect to the souls of other people....The Vue is an unbelievable opportunity to share great purposeful music and good times with the band and audience..... I think all the members of The Vue have really understood this in the way they have written and performed their music since I have recently come to be a part of this run away fate train."-Wez

So now it's 2007 and The Very Unique Existence are making huge steps in secureing a long future delivering amazing, eclectic and thoughtful music to EVERYONE and EVERYONE is loving it !

Instrumentation
THE V.U.E. (The Very Unique Existence)

The VUE is the combined musical talent and creative energy of;
- Rich Latimer (Guitar/Vox)
- Chris Boniface (Drums/Sampler)
- Mick Harris (Bass/Vox)
- Wez Seewald (Keys)

Please also see
http://www.myspace.com/thevuerock
http://www.thevue.com.au

The Very Unique Existence are Acoustic Fuel Approved! artists and downloads are now available in the AF ToGo Download Store.

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With so much unrest going on in the world today it is easy to start to feel as though things are hopeless. From fighting terrorism, to global warming, to stopping hunger there is not doubt that the world is faced with serious issues day in and day that affects us all. And trying to address them all at once is a overwhelming task for any individual.

However, that should not stop us from making a difference where we can. And to get you inspired to want to make a difference, no matter how big or small, fill up on "I Can't Change the World" by Jeff Sheppard. Its just the type of audio you need to motivate you to make that change.

Title: I Can't Change the World (Re-Mix)
Artist: Jeff Sheppard
Destination: Utopia

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Listen to a mini interview with Jeff Sheppard and original version of Can't Change the World here

For more information, please visit www.myspace.com/itsmynite.

BROOKLYN, NY – July 5, 2007 – Matthew Zachary, Founder and Executive Director of The I'm Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation For Young Adults (i[2]y) has been appointed as a member of the newly formed Google Health Advisory Council. Zachary will share i[2]y's experience in engaging its youth culture and young adult constituents through the organization's advocacy innovations, social networks and comprehensive website portal, www.ImTooYoungForThis.org.

The Google Health Advisory Council was created to help Google better understand the problems consumers and health providers face in the healthcare system today. Council members will offer Google feedback on ideas for new products and services to empower consumers with their health care decisions. Zachary joins other experts from provider organizations, consumer and disease-based groups, physician-based organizations, research institutions, and health care policy foundations.

"We are at a tipping point for social change in cancer advocacy and this is a profound opportunity to represent the voices of more than 1 million young adult survivors as Google defines its vision for a global consumer healthcare revolution," said Zachary.

i[2]y has earned accolades from the oncology community for establishing a global presence and filling gaps to rectify public health inequities faced by the young adult population, aged 15-39, now estimated at over 1 million survivors by the National Cancer Institute. The i[2]y initiative, launched in January 2007, has quickly developed an affiliate network of 200 cancer centers, mobilized thousands of survivors into an international social network, organized the first arts coalition of young musician/survivors and produced a pioneering live, weekly, interactive social radio broadcast–The Stupid Cancer Show. i[2]y is widely regarded as the next big thing in advocacy for a grossly underserved, but motivated, population.

"What Matthew and his foundation have achieved in such a short time, clearly indicates the demand to fill an expansive gap in our healthcare continuum," says Dr. Kevin Oeffinger, Director, Living Beyond Cancer: A Program for Adult Survivors of Pediatric Cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. "In concert with their relationship with Google, I am optimistic that the opportunity to fill those gaps is now more tangible than ever."

About i[2]y
The I'm Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation For Young Adults is a global support community for young adults affected by cancer. Our mission is to improve quality of life by providing 'one-stop' access to hard to find resources, peer support and social networks. We use music and the arts to make it hip to be a survivor and talk about stupid cancer by advocating on behalf of more than 200 young adult support resources and more than one million survivors aged 15-39 who are currently living with, through and beyond cancer worldwide. For additional information, please visit www.ImTooYoungForThis.org.

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The i2Y Benefit CD is a part of the Acoustic Fuel Approved! Series.

Most of us believe that our most inner strength is fueled is by a higher power. Though we all may differ on who or what that higher power is, we all agree that it does exist. And without it we would not have the mental, physical, and spiritual strength to maintain day in and day out. "Who Lives In Me" by Milah is a song that acknowledges that higher and the strength it gives us. Enjoy....

Title: Who Lives in Me
Artist: Milah
Destination: On Top of the World

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In the healing rain there is no more pain
We are all the same in the healing rain
In the healing rain no one is to blame
Nothing is in vain in the healing rain
- Time Travelers

Title: In the Healing Rain
Artist: Time Travelers
Destination: Utopia

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Running on E? Well you have stop by the right place. Acoustic Fuel can fill you up on audio that will take you where you want to go. From energizing your body to stimulating your mind we have audio such as Lee Rogers song "Brian Writes Poetry" that will help you get up and get going. So push play and get motivated.

Title: Brian Writes Poetry
Artist: Lee Roger
Destination: Stimulation Station, On Top of the World

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"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing" - Helen Keller

Title: Sweet the Open Road
Artist: Third Road Home
Destination: On Top of the World, Utopia

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Are you a motivational speaker, minister, or talk show host and have high quality recordings that would fit our content? If so, contact us. AcousticFuel.com can distribute, re-broadcast, or help you sell your works. If interested, contact Hartford Matthews at hartford@evomarketing.com for more details.

When: Monday July 9th 2007 9PM/6PM PST
What: Brain Tumor Music Tacular
Where: Check out the LIVE Streaming Weekly -
That Stupid Cancer Show - On Now LIVE!
The Voice of Young Adults with Cancer:
Guests: Singer/Songwriters David M. Bailey and Kevin Carlberg
Hosted by: Matthew Zachary

For more information on I'm Too Young for This, click here..

Don't let others try to change who you are. To many times we compromise ourselves so that we can fit in. If you are happy with you then don't change. Be happy with you, Be happy to be you, and you will be happy doing you!! - Team Acoustic Fuel

Title: My Way
Artist: Mystic Bowie
Destination: On Top of the World

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Soundscape: an acoustic environment or an environment created by sound. - wikipedia

Everyday people use music to create their own soundscape. One of the best examples Team Acoustic Fuel likes to use is using music to relax after a tough day at work. We all have these days and when we think about going home and relaxing our vision usually involves things like a glass of wine and some relaxing music, a hot bath and some relaxing music, or relaxing in that favorite chair and turning on some relaxing music.

Music can accompany almost any method you use to get to that Calm Place. So if your are looking to create a relaxing environment, create a soundscape with relaxing music such as "Heartstrings" by R. Kane. It will take you where you want to go.....

Title: Heartstrings
Artist: R. Kane
Destination: A Calm Place

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What do you listen to when you need to get motivated or to relax?
What do you listen to in the morning, on the drive home, or at night?
What do you listen to when you are studying or working out?
Basically, what do you listen to throughout your day, to get you through your day? And why?

We would love to hear from you!

Feel free to post comments or email us.

This new show sounds like it is right up our alley! They say it is like musical chairs - when the song stops, contestants must complete the lyrics to a popular song, unassisted. The big prize is 1 million dollars!

"Don't Forget the Lyrics" is hosted by funnyman and singer, Wayne Brady.
Series Premiers tonight at 9:30pm PST.

For more info, click here.

"Lovin the Body, Lovin the Mind, Lovin the Heart and the Soul
More than the Silver, More than the Gold, Only You Can Take Control"
-Highah Seekah

Title: Mind, Body, & Soul
Artist: Highah Seekah
Destination: Utopia

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Show starts at 10PM sharp. To chat with us, login at Stickam.com.

"Say hallelujah the sun is going to shine, Say hallelujah I am feeling so fine fine fine fine" - Trina Hamlin

Title: Living On Love
Artist: Trina Hamlin
Destination: On Top of the World, Utopia

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I think I should have no other mortal wants, if I could always have plenty of music. It seems to infuse strength into my limbs and ideas into my brain. Life seems to go on without effort, when I am filled with music.

George Eliot
English Novelist - (1819-1880)

"The problem is never how to get new, innovative thoughts into your mind, but how to get old ones out. Every mind is a building filled with archaic furniture. Clean out a corner of your mind and creativity will instantly fill it." - Dee Hock

Title: Burnt Sugar
Artist: Plasmabat
Destination: Creative Commons

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A few days back we were browsing through Yahoo and came across a question that was posted on Yahoo Answers. The question ask "How do I avoid getting drowsy after lunch?" (Read replies here) Being that this question was posted in the health section of Yahoo it was no surprise that most of the replies were related to eating habits, exercise, and adequate rest. But of course Acoustic Fuel has another solution. Some Up-Tempo Music!

So if you are suffering from drowsiness after lunch and can't snap out of it push play and let the sounds of Friends of the Family give you that quick pick me you so desperately need.

Title: Lasers On Stun
Artist: Friends of the Family
Destination: Stimulation Station

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"Classical music is the kind we keep thinking will turn into a tune."

Kin Hubbard 1868-1930

"Aunque parezca imposible,
Busca bueno en lo malo
Con fe todo se puede hermano
Así que párate fuerte" - ORIGEN

Translation
You know... everything's not bad?
With faith you can do anything!
So stand strong and look forward

Title: Piola
Artist: Origen
Destination: On Top of the World, Stimulation Station

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Exposing yourself to music might help boost your immune system: In a study done by Robert Beck, PhD, a professor emeritus at the University of California, Irvine, levels of an infection-fighting antibody called IgA increased 240% in the saliva of choral members performing Beethoven's Missa Solemnis.

Even though classical music may not be as popular as todays Pop, Rock, or Rap music. Classical music may just be the music of choice when it comes to managing the mind, body, and spirit. There have been tons of studies done such as classical music and early childhood development, classical music while undergoing surgery (reducing the need for anesthesia), and classical music while studying just to name a few. All of which show how classical music can have a positive impact on a persons well being.

So Acoustic Fuel wants to take this time out to acknowledge the genre of music that has been scientifically proven to help, heal, and inspire.

Title: Long's Peak Sonata 2nd Movement
Artist: Patricia Holmberg
Destination: A Calm Place, Creative Commons, Utopia

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Show starts at 10:30PM sharp. To chat with us, login at Stickam.com.

"He who is afraid of asking is ashamed of learning.” - Danish Proverb

Well said. So if you are trying to overcome self doubt, or any challenge in life for that matter. Don't let foolish pride stand in the way of asking for help from friends, family, and the higher power. Because we can not always do it alone.

Title: Doubt
Artist: Matt Larson
Destination: On Top of the World

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Acoustic Fuel is proud to announce that we have partnered with Rhapsody
to bring you Acoustic Fuel's Main Stream Mix, a collection of music from yesterdays and todays mainstream artists all put together to help you to manage your mind, body, and mood.

So to kick off the start of this new feature we are going to put you On Top of the World with a mix of motivation music that will boost your inner strength:

Click here to listen to Acoustic Fuel's Mainstream Mix
Title: Never Will I Break
Artist: 3 Doors Down

Title: Baby I'm A Star
Artist: Prince

Title: (Reach Up For The) Sunrise
Artist: Duran Duran

Title: High As The Ceiling
Artist: Stereophonics

Title: I Don't Wanna Be
Artist: Gavin DeGraw

Title: Be Yourself
Artist: Audioslave

Title: Revolution Get Down
Artist: The Bellrays

Powered by Rhapsody

(note: Rhapsody gives you 25 free listens after that they ask that you sign up for a unlimited account)

Well, 20 years ago, we had the Sony WalkMan. Now we have the iPod. Can they help you to lose weight? I would call it an aid. I'm sure it is a lot easier toting around a 2 ounce Nano, than a bulky WalkMan with a tape player. If you go to the gym, they already have music on the PA system playing and for good reason. Most people are aware that certain music can give them more energy. And, most people understand that by playing soothing music on any device, you will be come relaxed.

So, let's ask ourselves the question again. Can iPods help you to lose weight? I think music, itself, can aid in the process of being motivated to exercise - and it does not matter on which component it is played.

This idea actually is from another article I came across on music therapy. So, check it out...

Can Your iPod Help You Lose Weight, Reduce Your Blood Pressure, and Alleviate Pain?

"We are all just different shades of brown
Dark and light, not black or white
We stand on common ground" - Cahill & Delene

Title: Shades of Brown
Artist: Cahill & Delene
Destination: Utopia

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Starting Friday August 10, 2007, the team at Acoustic Fuel will present to you a weekly online show featuring the music and the artists on Acoustic Fuel Radio, and promises to take you where you want to go. Stay tuned for details.

Admission is $10 + one drink minimum.

Join us for good music, food, and fun in the Historic Arts District of North Hollywood, CA with Sam, Jenn, and Larry and make MyNite yourNite!

Show starts at 7PM promptly!

Featuring some of the hottest up and coming young talent in Southern California...

Reggae music is not only one of the best genres of music to groove too, but almost every song has a message of loving and respecting ones body, mind, and spirit. As well as the body, mind, and spirit of others.

So check out Acoustic Fuel Radio as we feature some reggae music will get you in the groove and rock the soul all at once.

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"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will."
— Mahatma Gandhi

You can choose to believe it or not but at the end of the day the only person you have to look to for your success and failures is you. And your successes and failures are fueled by what you believe inside of you. And the track "Believe" by Soul ID speaks on that part of life.

Download "Believe" (mp3)
from "Sex, Love & Philosophy"
by Soul:ID
ABB Records

Special thanks to ABB Records for letting us feature Soul ID's track "Believe" and allowing us to let our readers download it.

Over the weekend Acoustic Fuel got spammed really bad with a emailed titled "Relax and take the time to.." And even though it was very annoying it gave us the idea to make it a post topic and feature the track "Warm Wind" by David Feder to help to do just that "Relax and take the time to (fill in the blank).

Title: Warm Wind
Artist: David Feder

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Coming Soon...

Your next big idea. Just push play to start the stimulation process.

Title: Interactive Mind
Artist: Synchdub
Destination: Creative Commons, Stimulation Station

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