Music, Words, and Yoga

Zachary Hitchcock: Guitar, Vocals, and SongwriterJust Released*****August 2006 Zachariah releases “Martian Chronicles”A vast array of instrumental and guitar diversity with adventures in sampling, editing,and a new solo acoustic song with cello accompaniment on “Golden Eyed” inspired by Melanie Dagenais of Montreal.Dear Friends,You all know there is’nt much of a Rock scene out here in the middle of the Pacific. I’m in Hawaii because it’s one of the only sane places left on the planet.I busted my butt playing music and trying to get a deal. It’s a hard, hard business. After, being let down by bandmates, managers, and producers. I tried to do everything on my own- and you know what? It got to be no fun. When I’m not happy carrying my guitars then I need to chill.Music and Surfing have been the greatest forces in my life. I started playing the guitar when I was 7 years old. I came to Hawaii in 1977 for High School and fell in love with these wonderful islands and beautiful people. That was when I started surfing. I am still so hooked on the sport of Kings that it makeds me crazy to think Sunset Beach is solid six feet, and I’m sitting here typing. My romance with this wave of Paumalu called Sunset Beach on the North Shore of Oahu is as intense as any love affair. This wave brought me back to Hawaii. Ten Years ago, I was sitting inside the peak on a 6 to 8 foot day and this feeling of peace and solitiude came over me. I knew I needed to be there. Everytime, I paddle out I just feel I should be there. Even if it is so huge and nasty that I’m thinking maybe this is too dangerous. It’s intense. There’s a lo t of us who have this same inclination. I call it ‘Sunset Madness’.I give my music to you. It’s not a business anymore. It’s fun. Like Surfing, I am a great surf instructor, but all I charge is a smile. I bring you poems and articles with my viewpoints on subjects wide-ranging and diverse. I recieved a Bachelor’s In Philosophy from the University of San Diego. I’ve gotten a great education all my life and thank my father for leaving me that opputunity. I always apply the knowledge I ‘ve acquired, and through these writings I hope I can interest and inspire you.Six Years ago, I stopped poisoning myself with nicotine, drugs, and alcohol. Drugs have destroyed my family and many friends, and I was headed down that path. Well, I hit rock bottom and stopped.I knew, someday, that Yoga and Tai Chi would be big part of my life. I’d always bugged my Sensei, Terry Sanchez from Twin Dragons Kenpo in San Diego to, teach me Tai Chi, and I spent a years dilligently learning a beautiful form of Tai Chi.A young lady name Courtney Buffington taught me my first Yoga postures. Later, I got into Bikram’s Yoga, and went to be teacher. I saw that that scene was not for me. I took my first Iyengar and Ashtanga classe before I was going to finish my Bikram’s training. I’m not big fan of gimmicks, and, when I found these traditional Yogas, there was no looking back. This boy is’nt buying another Bentley for the fastest cat catcher in Calcutta.I practice and teach Ashtanga Yoga. A system passed down from Krishnamacharya(1888-1989) of Mysore, India to Sri K. Pattahbi Jois incorporating a breath and movement system known as Vinyasa. I find this system works for me because of my surfing, and injuries I’ve acquired over the years. Presently, I embark on the Second Series of the system and see amazing things happening. The challenge this form of Yoga has given me has deeply enhanced my way of life. The emphasis on self-practice is contrary to the trend of led classes, and to the popularization of these disciplines in modern society. This is the science and philosophy of Self-Realisation. For someone like me who has run from, diluted, poisoned and pulluted their self, this has gotten me back on the path to my Self.I’ve definitely gotten my bearings. My self-respect and my ability to love myself is thriving an vital. I hope this love can embrace the world, keep it happy, and protect it.I try to give back to te world that I am apart of. I’ve always helped with my community, the ocean, and environment. Through teaching Yoga, I’ve found a way to help people take care of themselves. I try to help them find out who they are and what they are capable of.What I see lacking in our world is respect, compassion,health, song, dance, and smiles.I promise that I will try my hardest to reestablish these values and qualities in our world.Namaste, Aloha, and Mahalo,

December 2004

Zachary Hitchcock, under the guise of Zachariah, has completed his first solo acoustic album with engineer/producer Pierre Grill in Manoa Valley on the Island of Oahu. The album has 17 songs with acoustic renditions of songs like “Send Me”, “Lucky Ones”, and “Everyone”, as well as, brand new songs. Everything featured here is his voice and his 1965 Gibson B-25N.

Please e-mail if you’d like a copy to the link below.

Big prayers for the people devastated by the Earthquakes and Tsunamis off Sumatra.

This site is diversifying and encompassing more forms of expression originating with Zachary Hitchcock who brought you GT350 and is embarking on a solo project as ZACHARIAH

SUPER COOL!! Go to Ultramega for Poetry, Literature, and Discussion- There is a poem written on the 2nd-Click at bottom or top of page and feel the pain and frustration when one contemplates the results of America’s choices…

THE NEW LIVE VIDEOS ARE HERE- SIX SONGS LIVE AND IN LIVING COLOUR!!!!

ELEVEN YEAR OLD GIRL WONDER CARISSA MOOORE SURFS TO “COMPROMISE” AT SURFLINE.COM VIDEO TITLED “CARISSA MOORE SURFS BETTER THAN YOU DO”, AND SHE DOES!!! THIS YOUNG LADY IS TRULY AMAZING

The LIVE GT350 album is available to download for free!!!!!!!!!!!

EVERYTHING’S FREE!! ENJOY IT! YOU WONDERFUL DESERVING, LOVELY, BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!!

THE MUSIC WRITTEN BY ZACHARY HITCHCOCK AND PERFORMED BY VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE GUISE OF GT350 IS FREE FOR YOU TO DOWNLOAD FROM THE SOUND/VIDEO SECTION OF THIS SITE

Zachary Hitchcock has been living in Honolulu, Hawaii for a whole year, and is wrapping up a new solo acoustic album in December.

GT350 closed up shop, and stopped playing live in the Spring of 2002. The band’s leader, Zachary Hitchcock got tired of doing all the work and dealing with prima donnas. “One dysfunctional family per lifetime is enough, it’s better just to hire professionals,” Hitchcock admits.

Hitchcock is a native San Franciscan whose mother was, Joan Lundberg Hitchcock, a wild sociallite married eight times who with the remaining family members were devastated by substance abuse. Zachary has a sister and a brother left as well as some cousins and an Aunt and Uncle. Zachary cleaned his life up, and has’nt had a drink or cigarette for three years. He is an avid surfer who has been surfing the North Shore of Oahu since the late 1970’s. He’s recently found Yoga and Tai Chi, and practised Bikram’s for years, but now prefers Ashtanga Yoga, and plans to do the teacher training.

Tying up loose ends. GT350 has 11 new live songs released on this website early November 2003. Six new video clips, also, debut at this site.

CHERRY AND THE LIVE ALBUM ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AT THIS SITE!!!!

The new live recordings , as well as, video were produced and directed by Charlie George and Zachary Hitchcock and mastered by Mark Chalecki at Capitol. This live recording was done on Thursday, April 12, 2001. Their performance was at’Canes in San Diego.

Thanks so much to all involved, the footage is unreal, and we’ll be bringing you a liittle taste for your listening and viewing pleasure VERY SOON.

GT350 wishes to thank all the people involved in their progess as a band, and especially the valuable time and experience they are gaining working with legends, Bill Cooper and Richie Podolor.

GT350 kicks ass, and if you want proof check ou the Sound/Video section!

They put the Rock back in Rock’n'Roll.

Get a CD or give a look and listen at the sound/video section!!!!
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GT350 Cds and mechandise can be ordered on this web page via e-mail. CDs, also, are available at Amazon.com

CONTACT GT350 at zacharyhitchcock@hotmail.com