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Sennheiser Aviation Worldwide - Welcome, Flying Musicians

Flying and music may be two completely different disciplines; however, they share similar required abilities. Concentration, scanning, multi-tasking, coordination, timing, listening and looking ahead are among the many skills necessary for flying a plane or playing a musical instrument. Pilots and musicians share an uncommon drive and determination in their pursuit of inspiration. They are bound together by a single word: passion. For a musician, inspiration might mean successfully conveying to the listener feelings of ecstasy, joy, sentiment; for a pilot, inspiration might mean soaring across a seemingly endless sky.
Sennheiser Aviation shares your passion and has the tools to bring your inspiration to new heights. Whether you are a pilot in training, a newly certified pilot or have decades of flying experience, Sennheiser can help take your passion a new level. Our aviation headsets incorporate the same pristine audio technology that has been inspiring music lovers around the world for decades.
The Flying Musicians Association is a diverse group of individuals that share a passion for both flying and music. Sennheiser fully supports the FMA and its mission to "Bring music and aviation together." Below are descriptions of some of The Flying Musicians members:
Ravi (The Raviator) - Pop/Rock, Singer-Songwriter
Ravi is an accomplished singer/songwriter who received acclaim early in his career as a guitarist for the band Hanson. Ravi, a blues-based guitarist who has a voice reminiscent of Steve Winwood, has paid his dues on the road playing for audiences as diverse as The White House, Jay Leno, David Letterman, Saturday Night Live, Rosie O'Donnell, the Louisiana Superdome, even Madison Square Garden. His songwriting, which is instantly recognizable, is catchy and with plenty of groove. To learn more about Ravi, please visit his website at: www.HeyRavi.com.
Bradley Leighton - Jazz, Instrumental
Bradley Leighton is a flautist with a powerful R&B and soul element. Inspired by heavyweights like Tower of Power and Earth, Wind & Fire, he takes the flute to new places where a listener might not expect. He has performed extensively across the US and Asia for over 25 years and has been featured at many well known jazz festivals, including the Greater Hartford Jazz Festival for Joyce Cooling and Gerald Albright and headlining the Gainesville Jazz Festival. Bradley is also a regular at well known jazz clubs across the country, including The Brooklyn Jazz Café in Dallas, Scat Jazz Lounge in Houston, Humphey's, Anthology and Dizzy’s in San Diego and many others. To learn more about Bradley, please visit his website at: www.bradleyleighton.com.
Alex Whitmore - Country/Western, Singer-Songwriter
Alex Whitmore's music can be described as clever, often with a comic twist. His songs--which range from easy country ballads to two-steppin' bar tunes, are full of light-hearted subjects and self-effacing lyrics that make the listener smile. Each of his five albums display a broad range of diversity; songs like 'I'm an Idiot' and 'Baby Bloomer's Lament' make the listener immediately at ease with his intimate, candid and humorous approach to songwriting. For more information on Alex Whitmore, please visit his website at: alexwhitmore.com.
Joe Ellis - Pop/Rock, Singer/Songwriter
Joe Ellis' songs have a rare trait found in much of today's music: honesty. From the onset of each of his tunes, there is a vulnerability that can be heard--not only in his lyrics and his voice, but in his exquisite guitar playing as well. On his debut album, So Many Questions, Ellis displays his skills as an experienced rocker with a powerful tenor voice, tasteful guitar licks and soaring choruses. Perhaps most importantly of all, Ellis' songs characterize the true mark of a great songwriter: vulnerability. For more information on Joe Ellis, please visit his website at: www.joeellismusic.com.
Carl Keating - Country/Rock, Singer-Songwriter
With a voice reminiscent of Kenny Rogers or James Taylor, Carl Keating sings about life in a soothing, soaring, and sometimes challenging way. A smooth performer with experience both on the stage and in the studio, Keating's smooth guitar playing shines through on each of his songs. A past winner of Austin's songwriting contest, Keating's voice has been heard all over Texas, both on TV and radio. For more information about Carl Keating, please visit his website at: facebook.com.
John Zapp - Folk, Singer/Songwriter
John Zapp, who has been writing and performing music for over 30 years, is a storyteller whose lyrics drive the often quiet, but moving textures of his songs. His soft but precise touch on the acoustic guitar--combined with his smooth tenor, serves as the perfect canvas for his storytelling. Stylistically, his work is perhaps reminiscent of Kris Kristofferson or Woody Guthrie. His songs have a lasting, familiar quality that transcends the music of his contemporaries. For more information about John Zapp, please visit his website at: www.jgzapp.com.
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