Smith & Dragoman: Guestbook

Tina

July 13, 2010

I love your songs!!!!!!! They make me want to cry. Love for Baha'u'allah :)

Carmel

May 1, 2010

Your music is so beautiful and inspiring, I love it so much! Keep it up!
I also hope you all have a Happy Ridvan!

Louise

April 26, 2010

Fairly certain I'll find something suitable for the feast of Jamal (Beauty) tonight!

catherine

March 22, 2010

Happy Naw-Ruz!! I used your song for our Naw-ruz celebration, video....it was soooooooo awesome! Keep up the great work! very inspiring, and soul-touching....:)

Aurelia

March 21, 2010

i love your songs so much..it is really uplifting! i wish i can get the chords of the song "More than a Man" over the internet.

Deanna Sessions

January 23, 2010

You guys did an amazing job at the SED conference in Orlando. The music was top-notch. I am incredibly grateful that you also were able to find time to visit the children's afternoon conference and play for our youngest conference participants. The kids loved you and so did the teachers!!!

Allie

January 13, 2010

I just wanted to say than you for playing at the conference in Florida. Your music is truly soul stirring.

Bob Grannis

January 9, 2010

uplifting to new heights

Lorne Pinkney

December 3, 2009

Hi Mike,,,,,,,,so many moons ....since i have seen u ,,,,,i contacted my old drum hero , Eugene Smith( via FB),,,,who in turn hooked me up to your music site......wow looks great!!!!!,,,,,i will play your music later on my wife's Mac!!!!,,,,,it is more current,,,,,,I assume u r in Guelph,,,,,i have played in Tribute show @ the River-Run theatre ,,,,,,,Any how ....Mike i would love to c u sometime.....and would ever be cool to work with u again!!!.........Take care.....Lorne

Zorba Tamangen

November 27, 2009

triggered my heart & soul... thank you for making an extraordinary songs...

Gabriel Edilberto Lumanlan Cruz

November 5, 2009

music that touches softest sounds sweetest. reach out and touch faith.

ya baha u abha.

Badi'u'llah Galinkin

October 24, 2009

Breathtaking, divine, deeply moving, a gift for the soul. I love the warmth of the music and the vocal's and harmony. I really like the world music instrumentation it is a beautiful blend of music influences and spiritual journies. Allah'u'abha my friends.

kenny

October 19, 2009

You are great, the music is divine and can penetrate the soul...

Tijen Carver

October 7, 2009

Allah'u-Abha!
Greetings from Portland, Oregon.
I've recently discovered your music, and I love it.
Thank you for your beautiful music.

Keith DaCosta

September 14, 2009

Alla'u'abha,

your music says so much to us,,and it touch so many heart and soul.your music is so powerful it makes me cry.
It is so wonerful to wake up in the morning and listen to the words of your beautiful songs.
I love every one of your songs,,and i will keep on loving them.
****All my love****

haneen

September 13, 2009

just amazing universal feelings

Nassrin Spencer

September 5, 2009

Your beautiful music touches my heart and my soul. Emily, you have an exceptional voice. I keep listening to Divine Tapestry over and over again. Keep up the good work. I love you all!

Tim Hayes

July 15, 2009

Thank you for sharing the soul of your music and the music of your soul. The singing of the writings
opens my heart to their sacred intent.
Thank you
Tim

Shabnam

June 19, 2009

Alla'u'abha!
I love the music divine tapestry! Where can i find the lyric????
thankss!

Afshin

June 15, 2009

Your songs are absolutely amazing! It truly touches the heart. Listening to "Kiss the Rope" song brought tears to my eyes and lifted me.
Thank you

Carol Rutstein

May 29, 2009

I just listened to the presentation on the Declaration of the Bab. I tried to click to receive other news of video presentations, but it didn't work. I love your music and would like to be on a list to get information. Thank you for such beautiful work. I especially want video presentations for Holy Days, and Devotionals. Thank you, Carol Rutstein

Bill

May 11, 2009

love ur stuff

Brenda Dragoman Toole

May 3, 2009

Truly amazing and touching lyrics and music.

Keep it up!

Layli Sylvester

April 8, 2009

Inspirational, touching, moving, uplifting, and sensational. Thank you for bringing sweet music to everyones hearts and souls. =)

Guljahon

April 7, 2009

no words!exellent!thanks

Fethiye Tuzer

April 4, 2009

I just discovered your music thanks to a friend of mine..And I really loved it!! So I' d love to listen more from you :)
Best wishes.
Fethiye tuzer

Shikhaa

April 4, 2009

Hey I agree with Tania. It really touches the soul. Thanks so much!!!

Tania Tetreault

April 1, 2009

You music touches the soul. Thank you for sharing with us.

Del McFadzen

February 6, 2009

Your music is spiritually uplifting and truely inspirational. Look forward to seeing you on tour soon.

January 31, 2009

Thanks!!! I love you guys too... lol
You are awsome!
Great, joyful and inspiring music...
Kisses from French Guiana

Shahram

December 26, 2008

Awesome music. Keep up the good work.

Allah'u'abha

Mona Frooghi

November 6, 2008

Everytime i listen to your songs, i am so touched. im from Cameroon, West Africa,and soo many Baha'is here love your music! make more songs...all the time... ill never ever get tired! and oh yes, ever thought about coming to Cameroon

Matthieu

September 23, 2008

Allah 'U' Abbha
Iam shame to know you just recently.
Kiss The Rope Is too strong to be hear !!!
only tears can echoing this song....
Proud to be baha'i !!
(From France!)

Melissa Himes

September 10, 2008

I just wanted to express my thanks for the beautiful song, Divine Tapestry. I listened to it over and over as I gave birth to my daughter at home. It gave me the strength and inspiration to keep going, knowing that the hardship I was enduring at the time was nothing compared to the sacrafices that were made by Baha' u'llah.

ine

August 11, 2008

come to australia:) love your music!! especially Divine tapestry:D

shaun

July 29, 2008

i love your music. very impressive

Shawn Cooper

July 19, 2008

Was just looking to see if you guys might be coming out to the Maritimes.See you have no calendar plans.Thanks for the great music and story telling ! And consider that a request or invite to the Atlantic Canada.
All the best in all your affairs

Farzin

July 16, 2008

This is what I understand to be the purpose of "Art".
Not only your work evokes appropriate feelings in the hearer but also it encourages further study of the source of your songs. I am amazed how wonderfully your music helps the stories you tell. You are in most gatherings we attend here in BC. Thank you for your work and attention to details.

Brutellio

July 15, 2008

Hello. I enjoyed reading your website.
Have a wonderful day and keep up the good work.
Brutellio.

Brian

July 12, 2008

Thank you all for your talented and inspiring music...
Emily, your voice in K.Lament is just phenomenal, I keep playing this song on and on again. Thank you so much Emily and all the team.
Brian (Mauritius)

casey haley

July 10, 2008

Thank you for your songs.
I am touched by their beauty.
Your music is drawn into my body and resonates within me as though it were my own heart beat, freeing me from my day and helping me to shed my ego.
I am lifted and carried on a wonderful wave of sound to the core of my being and I sit, eyes closed and listen.
Peace, Love and Unity,

Casey (Guelph)
( I met you at Valerie's home)

Mona

June 1, 2008

just beautiful ;-)

Farshad

May 22, 2008

keep on doing wot u'r doing .... amazing songs....i'm really touched

Kedi and Jared Davidson

May 11, 2008

May 11, 2008
Wow, wow, wow !!! You guys are fantastic!!! I love your wonderful songs and music. Our kids (Lua, Carmel and Enoch) love your songs and they listen to your music 7 days a week (dawn, noon, dusk, evening, and night). They are learning a lot about the history of the Bahai Faith and they ask lots of questions.

Keep up the good work. The world needs to hear your angelic voices. I can not wait to buy your new CD. I hope to see you soon in Winnipeg.

Kedi
Winnipeg, Manitoba

JB

May 11, 2008

Yo Brett dude!!!

I've heard some tracks from your new CD, Under the Lote Tree, & it gave me chills! I have to put on a sweater every time I hear one of those songs now...thanks a lot YOU GUYS.....now I'm spending a fortune buying sweaters!!! Keep up the cool (translated..good) work.

THE ARTIST (formerly known as Garry, formerly known as John)

Danielle LaPorte

May 10, 2008

Heard you're working on Cat Stevens/ Simon&Garfunkel-inspired project. Can't wait.
Everything you do is beautiful.
In anticipation...
Danielle

susan england-williamson (belcourt)

May 7, 2008

very lovely DVD was seen and enjoyed at our last cluster meeting in Cranbrook

Evan McCormick

May 2, 2008

Wonderful music! I love it, sincerely.

Hi Michael and Emily and family! It literally feels like yesterday that I met you all through Wildfire in the spring of 99. So happy to hear so much wonderful musical fruit from you all!

Warm greetings and Happy Ridvan.

Evan McCormick

Dave Schornagel

April 15, 2008

I just received my copy of Live in Concert. I can't remember the last time I spent a more enjoyable and uplifting hour and a half. I can only imagine what the people in the audience were feeling. I only hope that some day you will find your way out west to BC for a concert.

David Schornagel

March 27, 2008

You have give the world a great gift with your music. I have been a fan ever since I heard "The Wayfarer". Your haunting melodies are food for the soul.

Don't stop feeding our souls.

Shaheen Amirtabar

March 16, 2008

I love the music.

Idris Schornagel

March 15, 2008

I have realy enjoyed the music I have just heard the most amazing thing is that you can feel the love that they are giving everyone through this wonderous sound please do not ever give it up God has given you all this wonderfull gift thankyou for sharing it with use all

SZ

February 26, 2008

Very touching music. Thank you.

JB

February 24, 2008

Hi Brett
Brett, I just checked out the interview clip from your new dvd video & it's awesome dude! Brett, do you think when you start touring with Stink oops I mean Sting & Gabriel Peters, do you think you could get their autographs for me? I could sell them on EBAY for a fortune man & seeing as my goldfish needs a heart transplant that money would really come in handy! All the best to you & yours..& see what you can do about those autographs ...my gold fish & I would forever be in your debt!
.....Garry Black (the artist formerly known as John)

Rostam

February 19, 2008

Truly Inspiring!!

MARCO ARCE

February 9, 2008

GUYS, I REALLY LOVED UR FIRST CD, I HAVENT LISTENDED TO THE OTHER ONES YET BUT SERIOUSLY...BEAUTIFUL MUSIC. AM A GOOD FRIEND OF BRETT, MIKE AND EM (HOPE TO C U SOON)... THIS IS MARCO (MEXICO) FROM GATE

Marjan Jones

February 7, 2008

Your music is yet another beautiful ladder for the soul - truly such music helps the heart beat stronger for our Creator and uplifts our souls! I have been spreading your name and the gifts you share through music with my friends down under. Hope to see you here some day soon.

Bruce Gibson, Saskatoon

February 6, 2008

I viewed your video clips and I'm ... speechless! Wonderful!

Andrea Sabet

January 18, 2008

Oh my God! What incredibly beautiful music.

Afsaneh Jalali

January 10, 2008

I heard your music for the first time at 2007 Grand Canyon Baha'i Conference in Phoenix, AZ and i loved it. Such inspiring songs and beautiful music. I cried with the "Kiss the Rope" a song dedicated to Mona. I bought both of your CDs at the conference, but none has the music with your violinist who played at the conference. I don't even see his picture on this website. He was amazing.

Raksha Sen

December 25, 2007

Please can you do a concert here in New Zealand. PLease I would love to meet you and see you all perform live.
'Messenger' is one of them that i love the most..and always brought tears to my eye and has overwhelmed me each time i hear it.
thank you

Raksha Sen

December 25, 2007

Allah'u'abha!
Thank you for your beautiful songs. Always touches my heart and floods my eyes.
I only found out when I went to Serve at BWC, so it was quite recent, but im so glad i did hear your music and songs. absolutley wonderful ... very spiritual.

Thank you. I hope and pray that you keep on making music this uplifitng.

M. MICHAEL NOSRAT

December 25, 2007

YOU HAVE BEEN MAKING SUCH BEAUTIFUL MUSIC SINCE MID 90'S & I ONLY HEARD YOU FOR THE FIRST TIME IN PHOENIX TWO DAYS AGO!!? ...UNBELIEVABLE, WONDERFUL, BRILLIANT, ABSOLUTELY GENIUS & SO SPIRITUAL!! YOU MADE A BIG FAN OUT OF ME. I BOUGHT ALL YOUR CD'S& DVD.

Ron Jacobs

December 9, 2007

Love your work and we are looking forward to your joining our Soul Food production on January 19 in Brantford.

Anees Khorram

November 22, 2007

Allah'u'abha,
I know you get requests from people all over to have concerts, but I would just love it, along with many others, if you came to Vancouver, Canada and performed. Warmest greetings.

Hamed Vahedi

November 14, 2007

Allah'u'abha dear friends,

Your music is priceless.. Please continue with your wonderful work.

God bless you
Thank you

Vahid Rezvani

November 12, 2007

I really do not know how I can thank you for making me feel like flying anytime listening to your music. "Divine Tapestry" is the one I love the most. We are all proud of you.
Thank you

Babak Ivoghlian

October 29, 2007

The first time I heard your music, my heart just melted right away... I also had a very strong spiritual feeling that your music was inspired by the Baha'i Faith and that just truly hit home when I read about it on your website.

Your music is truly divine and beautiful!
Thank you! :)

Bianca

October 23, 2007

Your music went right in to my heart! Thank you!

Anna

September 28, 2007

Your songs are incredible, heartbreaking, priceless, amazing and perfect. I heard of your music from a friend, and I must say you have since become my favorite! As one Baha'i artist to another, you have truly gained my admiration and respect! Awesome job, guys!! :)

Sepehr

September 22, 2007

Friends! I must admit that I have fallen in love with your song "Kiss the Rope"! Please tell me where I can purchase this beautiful song. I'm also very grateful for all your efforts on creating a spiritual realm for thousands of souls out there. In truth, your work are needed for this world we are living in. Many thanks!

Mehrang

September 16, 2007

Under the Lote Tree is the most spiritual provoking cd I have ever heard. I constantly listen to, so much so that its starting to skip and i'll soon need to purchase a new one. Please, continue your efforts in creating transcending music.

In your debt,

JB

September 2, 2007

You guys wear nice shirts! Your music is almost nice as your shirts....ok maybe nicer. Well..er..ok, your music does not have as many wrinkles as your shirts....what I am trying to awkwardly say is... SMOOTH DUDES SMOOTH!!

Keep up the wrinkle free work!

......Peace & love..........Johnny B. Black

Lina

August 24, 2007

Dear Friends, Allah'u'Abha
I found your music completely by accident and found myself stuck on your page replaying the songs over and over, it was such a delight to find out they were baha'i inspired songs. They are so incredibly beautiful, thank you from the bottom of my heart and best of luck for your musical endeavours.
With all my love, lina

Alice

August 2, 2007

I have seen a glimpse of my beloved that I had not seen before because of your music.Thank you with all my heart!

Helena

July 24, 2007

Love youre music! My favorite song is "The passing"! I have to lisen to you`re music every day, its spiritualy uplifting:-)

Alex

July 16, 2007

Allah'u'Abha, my companions!
I just wanted to voice my pleasure of Open the Gates. The first time I heard Divine Tapestry I was simply taken away when the last minute broke down the chains holding my soul inside this meek body. Singing and music truly are the spiritual foods of the hearts and souls of mankind!

Flora Wong

July 1, 2007

I really like your music and songs....your music and song really can uplift inner being and soul....:)

Kenny

June 7, 2007

I have to concur with individual who felt Open the Gates could not be topped, Under the Lote Trees takes my soul to that same place over and over again. "With a word Nabil kindled the fire of love in his heart," your music truly is a veritable ladder for the soul and kindles that same love in my heart.

Fernando Zeledón

June 5, 2007

Allah'u'Abha Friends:
Thank you for every words in the CD, i'm from El Salvador (central america) and most prefer and make me cry is Most Pure Branch...wow!!! that song is the paradise
thank so much...God Blessing your efforts
greetings,
Fernando Zeledón

feray

May 29, 2007

I love your all songs, but the Darkest Pit, is really beautiful. One hardly keeps his eye-drops from falling, thanks for these inspiring and spiritual songs.

Milly

May 23, 2007

I am truly inspired with the music from Open the Gates. It brings life and touchers the soul of many listeners...

Heidi Last

May 21, 2007

As a fellow professional musician & Bahai, I cannot express how deeply touched I am by your haunting melodies & lyrics. You truly are all very gifted and blessed to be able to share this divine talent with people. Your music & lyrics are one more exquisite stairway to my soul. I look forward to hearing you in Guelph at your next concert.
Musically yours, Heidi Last

Alex

May 5, 2007

I find 'Divine Tapestry' to be very haunting and moving, without doubt your best song! Could you please publish the lyrics?

Shahab Meshki

May 4, 2007

Dear friends,

These songs are the most beautiful Baha'i inspired songs I have heard for years. I am recommending this to lots of my Baha'i and Non-Baha'i friends. I wish you His Blessings for the great work. It's a joy to listen to these wonderful songs.

Thanks

Shahab from Kenya

Marlene Ramlal

May 1, 2007

Divine Tapestry and Lord of the Ages are probably the two most hauntingly beautiful tributes to Baha'u'llah that I've ever heard! They've touched my soul and now I'm sharing them, along with the rest of your music,with the friends from Trinidad and Tobago. Thank You For The Music!

Frieda Abrar

April 30, 2007

We heard your very beautiful song last saturday at the German convention (near Frankfurt) at the evening programme and we love it so much, and wanted to say hello. many greetings

Yasaman Shakiba

April 21, 2007

hmm.. I don't think words can describe, ...or do justice to the essence of the music you have all shared with the world.
wow.
i listen to your music on my ipod CONSTANTLY! :) and i feel more and more in love with Love everytime..no matter what emotion i am going through.. it is TRULYYY soul-touching.

i'd like to thank you all for sharing with us this beauty.

and it was wonderful to see, and hear you perform at the Ridvan Celebration in kitchener!

much much baha'i love
x x x xo

Bob Grannis

April 8, 2007

May the Blessed Beauty always shower you with His grace, love and bounties! Your music is enthralling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hugh Smiley

March 3, 2007

The song about the Bab always brings tears to my eyes. I rarely get past this one to listen to your other songs.
Thanks.

Anita

February 7, 2007

Allah'u'Abha dear talented ones! "Open the Gate" was superb musically, lyrically, spiritually...a fusion of musical styles, voices and instruments that exemplified the excellence and incredible creativity that can emerge with the application of spiritual principles to the projects we undertake. "Under the Lote Tree" is equally impressive and gratifying to listen to -- every day since I received it a week ago! Your CDs have so fueled my love for this Faith, taking me along a journey of inspiration and deepest gratitude toward the early believers, to whom we owe so very much. Moreover, they have enhanced Book Four study circles immensely. Warmest love and appreciation to all of you in the band, as well as to your families. I eagerly look forward to your future releases.

Alex

February 6, 2007

I like your song entitled "Kiss the Rope." For my taste, it seems like one of the most organic compositions from you oeuvre. Thank you!

E Kiyoko Nanni

January 17, 2007

I love your website, and your music! I have your first CD, "Open The Gates" and love it so much, I bought it for two others. I hope your second CD, 'Under The Lote Tree' will be available here at the World Centre as is your first CD. I'm certain it will fill me with that same feeling of elation and the deep sense of inspiration that has aided me to read the Writings, particularly about the early years of the Faith I love so deeply! Well done! Well done! I pray that your gift of music and the beautiful creation of the story of the Faith, the passion for it will continue to flow from you out to the world at large!
All the best and with deepest gratitude!

Gayl

January 16, 2007

Let us know when you plan a trip "down under" ... NZ would love to have you visit sometime

Janice bowie

January 16, 2007

I cannot stop playing your cds - borrowed Open the gate (but I am buying my own copy through Unity Arts Today!) and received under the lote tree as a gift (when I became a Baha'i (January 11!)! Will be very excited to learn of any play dates close to Ottawa!

Toa

January 11, 2007

I've found it! The story goes..

I heard your music at last years youth conference (in australia) during devotions but didn't get any info/names of artists or songs. Now that i've found it im going straight to the temple book shop to see if they gots it!!!

Yous don't mind if i just sit on your website and listen to the samples like forever yeh?haha

peace, love and unity!

Leila Hedley

January 9, 2007

How can I put my feelings towards your two CDs into words? All I can say is that the music is extremely exquisite and appealing to listen to, I love the fact that you guys can mix beautiful music with the history and inspirational stories of the Baha'i Faith. It seems like every time I hear the songs I love and come to understand them more and more. They very often leave me in tears. Everytime I feel upset or angry, feel the urge to get inspiration or just want to feel your music, I listen to your CDs, and all the hatred or anxiety or whatever just rushes out and is replaced by love and compassion. My heart and soul is uplifted again and again each time I listen to your songs, and I feel as though I am in another world— a world where the music from the whole earth is brought together.
You were all remarkable during your concert during the SED conference in Orlando in December of last year, as well as actually meeting you in person, which was amazing.
Everything seems to fit perfectly together; the voices, guitars, pianos, drums, violin, pennywhistle, bass and everything else. It works together in perfect harmony.
I would like to thank you all for putting together the two CDs and inspiring thousands across the globe. You don't know how much they mean to me.
We are all anxiously awaiting your next CD, but no pressure. Just take your time, and I am sure I will fall in love with it as your other CDs.
With much love,
Leila and the Hedley family

Sam Murrray

January 6, 2007

Under The Lote Tree is a wonderfully mystical harmony of sounds. Thanks! It was nice meeting you guys at the conference.

Lunaé Parracho

January 4, 2007

Thank you for the wonderful music you have brought to life... I feel it deeply touched my spirit... Wish you the best and I hope someday you'll come here to Brasil for a concert.

nasrin azadeh

January 2, 2007

Under the Lote Tree takes you to the gardens of paradise. I enjoyed the feeling! Thank you for your efforts to make this CD.