Peter Buffett
LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT
A Concert and Conversation with Peter Buffett
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| Are your life choices dictated by expectations? Do you follow your passions over conventions? Life Is What You Make It: A Concert & Conversation with Peter Buffett is a A MULTIMEDIA exploration and discussion of the actions & attitudes that will add up to a well-lived life. You may think that with a last name like his, Buffett has enjoyed a life of endless privilege. But the son of billionaire investor Warren Buffett says that the only real inheritance handed down from his parents was a philosophy: Forge your own path in life. It is a creed that has allowed him to follow his own passions, establish his own identity, and reap his own successes. In his "Concert & Conversation," Emmy Award-winning musician, philanthropist, and bestselling author Peter Buffett combines a cello-accompanied live piano/vocal performance with video clips of his film, TV, and philanthropic work that traces his career’s journey. Punctuated with his candor and unique talent, the end result is an inspirational and rewarding event that resonates with the challenges faced by every person TO FIND THEIR OWN PATH TO A LIFE WELL LIVED. Peter is the author of the New York Times bestseller Life Is What You Make It: Find Your Own Path to Fulfillment (Harmony Books), the written companion to the live "Concert & Conversation" program. Some of the topics Peter explores in Life Is What You Make It and in his "Concert & Conversation"
Visit http://www.peterbuffett.com to hear Peter's music, see videos, and learn more about the book and "Concert & Conversation" series. CBS Sunday Morning (June 3, 2010) Peter and Warren Buffett on TODAY (June 2, 2010) NPR Morning Edition (May 6, 2010) "The Karuna Center for Peacebuilding was honored to have Peter perform as part of his Concert and Conversations series at our 15th anniversary celebration in October of 2009. Our supporters represent a variety of individuals with diverse backgrounds and tastes and Peter captured the hearts of all of them. Peter helped to make this local event the most successful in the history of the organization!" - Mollye Wolahan Member of the Board, Karuna Center for Peacebuilding "Recently I had the pleasure of working with Peter Buffett and his staff when they did a Concert and Conversation as a fundraiser for my agency. The event was wonderful and Peter, Michael, Mat, Shannon and Amy were delightful. Everyone was so very professional and yet extremely personable. The comments are still coming in as to the impact the Concert had on attendees. Everyone was so impressed with the talent of both Peter and Michael but the surprising treat for so many was the incredible message of the "Conversation" part of the event. I hope to work with this talented group on several future events and look forward to that with great anticipation!" - Pat Sylvester Executive Director, Voices for Children, Findlay, Ohio "Peter's performance was far and away the high point of the conference... Peter combines music with message in a way that is light and uplifting -- and powerful... All he needed was a piano and his colleague, a cellist. The simplicity of having only two on stage was also somehow just right." - Jane Wales Founder, Global Philanthropy Forum "Peter Buffett's Concert and Conversation Series is touching and real. His music portrays his passion not only for composing but also his philanthropic work. Columbians were incredibly moved by the personal insight into Peter's life and views." - Ilene Markay-Hallack Executive Director for Events and Programs, Alumni Relations Columbia University "We had the pleasure of presenting composer, performer, lecturer Peter Buffett to our students and the greater community. Mr. Buffett told his compelling story from the piano in a dazzling mix of multi-media, spoken word and music. He connected with our students with insights on work life, philanthropy, arts, and human suffering. Fascination with his famous father brought many in the door, but Peter's own integrity and unique talent left a lasting impression." - David Rezak Director of the Bandier Program for Music and the Entertainment Industries Syracuse University "Peter's performance was truly unique in its format and delivery; multimedia presentations merged with live and recorded performances, Questions and Answers periods united with free story-telling intermezzos and gave the listener a truly exclusive and unforgettable opportunity to see the raw and undistorted views of Peter's development periods spanning more that three decades. Dozens of our students were stunned by the authenticity of Peter's performance. Clearly, a performance gem." - Mirek Vana Co-producer of Executive Sessions Berklee College of Music "Peter performed at the 2009 Vancouver Peace Summit and participated in a panel discussion centered on Women and Peace-building with the Dalai Lama, Nobel laureate Jody Williams and other eminent thinkers. During an event full of stellar moments, Peter's music was a standout. His stunning multi-media presentation was moving and inspiring. He was charming, funny, and engaging in dealing with the unforeseen challenges of a live show (the Dalai Lama was delayed unexpectedly). Peter connected powerfully with the audience at a spiritual and personal level, sharing with them his own journey of discovery through vivid stories and evocative music. We were most fortunate to have him with us during the Vancouver Peace Summit." - Victor Chan Founder (With Dalai Lama) Dalai Lama Center For Peace And Education "It was such a treat for our members to attend Peter's "Concert and Conversation" performance. Peter's talent as a composer and performer was evident to all. His music really touched the audience and his message of love and compassion knows no boundaries. Our members were really interested to know more about Peter's upbringing and appreciated his candidness." - Jean Ho Program Development Director Asia Society Hong Kong Center "The Freedom Awards celebrate heroes of the anti-slavery movement from around the world. On one night, in one place, authentic voices from around the planet are raised in celebration. Peter's performance of 'Blood into Gold' was such an extraordinary gift to the evening. His talent as a songwriter and a performer were on full display as was his clear intention to be a part of the solution in ending slavery. Forever." - Peggy Callahan Executive Producer The Freedom Awards "Peter Buffett has given us a wise and inspiring book that should be required reading for every young person seeking to find his or her place in the world, and for every family hoping to give its daughters and sons the best possible start in life." — President Bill Clinton "Knowing and admiring Peter as we do, this book captures his spirit, passion and values beautifully. As parents, it's the kind of dialogue about our life's purpose and opportunity we're having with our children. We will have everyone in our family read and discuss the book." — Bill and Melinda Gates "Life Is What You Make It is the ultimate book of commonsense - except that it isn't common. Because Peter Buffett could have had a derived identity and chose not to, he has power and credibility when he tells us how to find a unique self by doing what we love. I can't imagine anyone who wouldn’t benefit from this spirited, wise, and friendly book." — Gloria Steinem "With home-spun, heart-felt wisdom, Peter Buffett ponders how to make a meaningful life, while making a living. Life Is What You Make It is thought-provoking worthwhile reading." — Ted Turner “In his searching book, Life Is What You Make It, Peter Buffett challenges us all to balance ambition and service, personal goals and work for the common good. It is a book of value and honesty.” — Eve Ensler, author of The Vagina Monologues Emmy Award-winning musician Peter Buffett has an acclaimed career that spans more than 28 years as a professional songwriter, producer, artist, performer, recording engineer, independent label owner and composer for film and television. Beyond music, social action and philanthropy are very important to Buffett. His tireless work with numerous non-profit organizations and charities has made him into a well-known activist for social concerns and these messages play out through his music. Peter started formal music lessons at age six after banging away on the piano since he was big enough to climb up on the bench. In 1979, he left Stanford University after one year to become a professional musician. Peter landed his first breakthrough job in 1981 audio-branding logos for MTV. This launched his career with ad agencies in San Francisco writing commercial jingles for clients including the California Milk Advisory Board, Sprint, CNN Headline News, and Coca-Cola. His experience in advertising led to composing jobs in film and television. Peter scored the memorable "Fire Dance" scene in the Oscar winning film Dances With Wolves and performed at the film's premiere. Through his relationship with Kevin Costner, he composed the full score for 500 Nations, the eight-hour Emmy-awarded CBS miniseries Costner produced. Peter had the opportunity to work with film composer John Barry at the famed Abbey Road studios, while contributing to the score for The Scarlet Letter. Additionally, Peter has composted for An American Portrait (earning him a Best Soundtrack Emmy), Triathlon: Through the Eyes of the Elite, and Ojibwe (resulting in a second Emmy). From 1987 to the present, Buffett has released 15 records, and has been signed with such labels as Narada, Epic and Hollywood Records. He now owns two independent labels, BisonHead and BeSide Records. Peter's latest album, Imaginary Kingdom, was released on September 23rd, 2008 through his own imprint BeSide Records. His third solo vocal album, Imaginary Kingdom, is an intensely personal journey of self-expression with lyrics that resonate his passion for social change. It was recorded and mixed in Buffett's home studio in New York City. Buffett performed the first single from Imaginary Kingdom, "Can We Love?" in New Orleans at the 10th anniversary of Eve Ensler's V-Day, a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. To this day, Buffett is the only man to have ever perform on stage at a V-Day festival. "I hope that by the end of this song all the men in the room are singing along with me," Buffett said about his monumental performance. "I sing this song as the voice of a child who didn't understand the hatred in Selma that he saw on television and the voice of a man who doesn't understand the violence in the Congo that he reads about in the newspaper." Currently, Peter is collaborating both musically and professionally with Grammy-nominated and international recording artist Akon. It began when Buffett wrote the song "Anything" (which appeared on his 2007 album Staring at the Sun) after visiting post-war Liberia and Sierra Leone. Akon, an avid supporter of aid organizations benefiting his home of Senegal. |