Every one of us is a microcosm of the macrocosm of the universe. There is a web of connection that is invisible to the naked eye yet felt and heard through the interactions and events occurring daily.
Eileen Bild along with her husband Trevor Bild, have created a global platform, OTEL Universe ~A Universal Voice~ in which people all over the world come together to share their passions, visions and dreams.
This is a collaborative community that inspires, uplifts and encourages a growth mindset based on an exchange of giving and receiving, sharing with an open heart, working together for a greater purpose and aligning with those who wish be the change and catalyst for an infinite progression of mankind.
What Does "A Universal Voice" Mean to You?
BIG Records artist Bruce Coughlan, and Gary Matheny takes some time to share what a Universal Voice means to them.
Bruce Coughlan
Song Writer/Performer
That Which Unites
"A "Universal Voice" to my way of thinking is that which speaks in terms of human respect and dignity for all, that which thinks in terms of the collective, and expresses hope for humanity while acknowledging the challenges we all face. A voice that unites rather than polarizes."
It’s all about the Song! A career songwriter and recording artist residing in British Columbia, Bruce Coughlan is a vocalist, multi instrumentalist and composer with over four decades of professional experience. An expressive singer and rock-solid guitarist (flat-pick & fingerstyle), Bruce sports an extensive repertoire spanning an array of Roots music genres including Celtic, Bluegrass, Americana, Folk, Maritime, Blues & more. Performing solo or in an ensemble, Bruce delivers great songs & stories expertly. He has written hundreds of songs and performed at thousands of venues, ranging from theatres and folk clubs around the globe to a Canada Day performance on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
Bruce is regularly a featured artist at festivals, concerts, arts presentations, community and corporate events. He has performed in eight provinces and one territory, 38 states and has toured the United Kingdom on a dozen occasions. Since recording his first LP in 1984, he’s recorded 14 albums of his original and adapted traditional music across a broad range of the Roots Music genre. Bruce might be best recognized for his historically based ballads, written on Pacific Canadian themes. He has been the composer and lead singer of Tiller’s Folly for over two decades.
Bruce is sought after as a producer and songwriter. He is constantly pushing his artistic envelope to share new songs and grows collaborations with artists. In 2017 Bruce released a solo album, Waiting for Rain that was broadcast at Onstage TV at Hubcast Studios; and to celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary Bruce toured with The Great Canadian Songbook with Tiller’s Folly, Ken Lavigne and Diyet and in 2018 he produced Voices for the Salish Sea with The Wilds. Throughout 2020, Bruce has honed his skills as a solo guitarist, creating an entirely new host of arrangements in DADGAD guitar tuning and embracing his Celtic Music Roots with programs Address to Robbie Burns and The Humours of Ireland.
Gary Matheny
Gary Matheny Music
Singer/Songwriter
We Are The World
"Partnering with people on a global platform to share and participate in the talents of the world. The globe has become so much smaller as we venture into the presence of every language and nation on earth. The song "we are the world" has become much more prevalent in the 21st century
Gary Matheny is a multi-talented songwriter from Cleveland, Tennessee with a fan base that encompasses the world. In 2020 he released his first album “Not Looking Back” and in 2022 he once again went into the studio to record his second album, “Renaissance Man.”
Gary’s music career began at the age of 12 years learning guitar from his best friend. After playing in a couple of garage bands he laid his music aside. In 2016, he again picked up his guitar and began writing and submitting his songs to various contests, publishers and utilizing social media to create a fan base. He and his music has been featured in numerous digital magazines, he has been the guest on several podcasts and the awards have been numerous.
His style of music has crossed over from jazz, to country and southern rock genres. He was awarded the Songwriter of the Year in 2022 (International Singer Songwriter Association) an international grouping with over 18k members.
He was the Most Promising Country Songwriter (North American Country Music Association Int’l 2022). His song Solo Dos Gatos won Best Song World Artist in 2021 and that same year Exit 10 received Best Modern Country Song, both World Songwriting Awards-to name a few.
OTEL – Ordinary to Extraordinary Life is an idea, one in which anyone can align with.
Throughout history, we have evolved as humans, in our perceptions, abilities, skills, and ideologies. What was true 100 years ago has transformed into new truths of today. We learn from the past, we grow from the present, and we change moving into the future.
A Universal Voice is about creating a unified force, bigger than ourselves, which inspires, educates, empowers, and gives opportunity for everyone to share their passions, visions, and dreams.
Take some time and watch the video for more words of inspiration.
