Happy New Year 2026!

A New Year’s Message from GEIST

As the final echoes of the old year dissolve into silence, a new frequency begins to rise.

To everyone who has listened, believed, felt, and walked beside us through shadow and light - thank you. You are the unseen constellation that gives GEIST its meaning. Every note, every story, every moment exists because you chose to feel it.

The new year opens like a doorway between worlds. Ahead lies transformation, deeper journeys, and truths yet spoken. We invite you to step forward with us - fearless, curious, awake - as the signal grows stronger and the story continues to unfold.

May this year bring you clarity in the chaos, light in the dark spaces, and the courage to follow the path only you can walk.

From beyond the veil and within the sound,

The journey continues…

Sincerely,

Martin Cole.

Nick Black (Caspar) pays a visit...

You might remember Nick Black from the Book of Shadows. He plays the role of Caspar in the story. He was down in San Diego, playing at TwitchCon, where he amazed the crowd with his stellar artistic performance and decided to stop by the GEIST house to lay down some vocals on PURE.

Nick is a musical genius, here’s a little bit about him from his website:

Nick Black is a fun, optimistic, and authentic artist from Memphis, TN. Influenced by the feel-good music of Justin Timberlake and Bruno Mars, and the musicality of legacy acts such as Al Green and Sting, Nick has created his music to sound modern and unique, yet familiar and nostalgic.

His stage presence as an entertainer is quite something to behold. Nick pulls the audience in and doesn’t let them go. He creates an experience that he wants everyone to be part of. Pulling people up from the crowd, singing to a fan in the front row...everyone's included. He grew up between two worlds: his family’s deep ties to church, and his hometown of Memphis where Soul, RnB, Rock N’ Roll, and Blues legends made names for themselves, Black’s sound is an organically grown phenomenon, honed at open mic nights, in church, at hundreds of club gigs, and now on larger stages across the USA.

Check him out, I am not kidding! Thanks for being part of the GEIST project.

'Book of Light' welcomes Rebecca Folsom to the project...

What a fun day that was, yesterday. We had the absolute pleasure to record Rebecca Folsom on the ‘Book of Light’ track for the upcoming release. Her vocals were amazing. Rebecca brought such another dimension to the song. Accompanied by maestro Quinn Johnson on piano, her interpretation was fascinating. So now it’s down to editing and getting the song polished. There are so many ways to go. Since this song is the title track of the album, I am going to take care and time in editing, mixing and finishing the final product. Any true musician will understand that. So, I will post some outtakes here soon…

(Photos by Ruth McCartney)

Meanwhile, please check out Rebecca’s project and website: Sanctuary. Here’s q quick summary:

Rebecca Folsom is a Colorado-based singer-songwriter, transformational coach, and community-builder who integrates music, creativity, and personal growth. Rebecca Folsom. Her website presents three main pillars of her work: music, coaching / creative transformation, and the “Sanctuary” project.

Music as transformation
Rebecca views songwriting and performance as spiritual and emotional work. Her music explores themes of liberation, healing, and human connection. Rebecca Folsom. She has a wide vocal range (four octaves) and works to use her voice to “ignite joy that heals and liberates.”

Sanctuary project
This is a flagship initiative on her site. It’s designed as a musical + social change effort that bridges art and activism. Rebecca Folsom The project involves:

1. A studio album of songs co-created with people from marginalized or underrepresented communities. Rebecca Folsom

2. Workshops, community engagement, and storytelling to bring those voices to a broader audience. Rebecca Folsom

3. Partnerships with nonprofits and social impact organizations (each song is linked with an organization) as a path toward empowered action. Rebecca Folsom

Thanks again Rebecca, and lots of love!
(And yes, Tinky Winky is in the shot again!)

GEIST 'Book of Light' is entering a new era...

Over the last few weeks, I have been working extensively with AI.

I have monitored my creative and physical strength during that time and I have found that for every hour I spent working with artificial intelligence, I need at least three hours in nature to clear my head.

All this work was done for a client and deserves recognition as an educational tool to put multiple language videos about educational content together this is where AI is very useful and helpful to work with translation and native languages, VoiceOver and background music to compile sizzle videos for the client that can be viewed in Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Chinese, and Spanish.

Before that, I have started using AI for character development for Geist ‘The Book of Light’. I found a good balance between a cinematic and naturalistic approach creatively to shape those characters. I’m still in the early stages of this project, therefore, I don’t have much to show just yet. But rest assured, as these characters become more developed and the story line forms, there will be lots of content coming your way over the next months. As usual, I have switched from music to storytelling and hopefully the videos will make themselves. I’m glad I have different voices for the characters I have different looks for the characters, and their interaction will be interesting. The musical content for BOL is nearly finished. There are only three or four songs more to flesh out and finish, so I shifted my gaze to begin the story of the Book of Light, with a tentative release date for all of this will be 2027, so I’m giving myself a good year to finish it all up.

Thank you for being a true believer and reader of all these news updates and you’re interest in Geist for it is now more than ever needed to balance all the emotional turmoil we are all experiencing.

Till then, sincerely Martin Cole.

GEIST - Book of Light - 12 Strings

So, it’s just another Sunday morning and I decided to wake up the entire house with some fine guitar playing.
As I mentioned on my socials the other day, I had to re-string my 12 string guitar to be able to lay down some tracks for the title song of the upcoming album ‘Book of Light’. It was about 9:30 AM and after some tuning I recorded about 5 passes for the 12 string effect in the song. Here’s the video to show you how it ‘s done:

GEIST - you're having a great session and then this happens...

Neilio was playing bass on PURE and it was so much fun. You remember Neil from singing his high vocals on ‘WE WILL DOMINATE’, a track on the Book of Shadows album.

PURE is now a star studded event, featuring Nick Black on vocals, Dr. Simon Mills on Piano and Neilio on Bass. It’s going to be one hell of a mix for me.

In any event, after the session Ruth suggested we take some pictures. Basically: ‘Show me your metal faces!’ and the pictures turned out great, but somehow ‘Tinky Winky’ got in the shot.
Ruth said: ‘You can’t post this!’ I disagree. There was a reason ‘Tinky Winky’ showed up. Lesson: ‘Never mess with the universe’.

Another track on record for the Book of Light.

GEIST - The Zodiac

Now streaming on all major platforms.

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The Soundtrack of the Stars

Step into the celestial rhythm of the universe with GEIST’s new album, The Zodiac — a sonic journey through the twelve signs of the starborn wheel.

Each track is a luminous portal into the soul of a sign — from the fiery heartbeat of Aries to the ethereal sigh of Pisces. Crafted with cosmic precision and emotional depth, The Zodiac blends ambient textures, sacred tones, and transcendent harmonics to awaken the spirit and align the listener with the rhythm of the cosmos.

Whether you're a grounded Taurus or a visionary Aquarius, there's a frequency in this album that will resonate with your soul. Perfect for meditation, ritual, reflection — or simply reconnecting with the divine blueprint written in the stars.

Shouldn’t you musically not identify with your specific sign, that just means you should focus on the track you like most and read up about its traits. It might be your future.

Now streaming on all major platforms.

Apple iTunes | Amazon Music | Spotify | Pandora

GEIST - 'The Master Numbers’

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I’ve often been asked: ‘I keep seeing those numbers, 11:11, 12:12, etc. Do you know what they mean?’
Well, I have compiled a little list for you, so can see for yourself:

11:11 – The Gateway of Awakening

Numerological Vibe: Master Number 11 is linked to intuition, inspiration, and spiritual insight. When doubled, it becomes a portal — a threshold moment between dimensions.

Spiritual Meaning:

• A wake-up call from the universe.
  
  

• Your consciousness is expanding; you’re stepping into a higher state of awareness.
  
  

• Encouragement to align your thoughts with your soul’s truth — your manifestations are highly magnetic right now.
  
  

• A sign that your spirit guides, ancestors, or higher self are nearby, nudging you to notice synchronicities.
  
  

When You See It: Pause. Tune in. What are you thinking? Feeling? This is a powerful moment of creation.

12:12 – Divine Timing and Higher Order

Numerological Vibe: 1 symbolizes new beginnings; 2 symbolizes cooperation and duality. Together (1+2 repeated), 12:12 speaks of harmonizing masculine and feminine energies, moving toward wholeness.

Spiritual Meaning:

• A call to trust divine timing — things are coming into alignment, even if you can’t see how yet.
  
  

• Encouragement to release control and allow the unfolding of a higher plan.
  
  

• You may be integrating higher wisdom — the number suggests ascension, the shift from ego-driven choices to soul-centered action.
  
  

When You See It: Surrender, but not passively — this is about active trust. Keep moving forward with intention.

1:11 – Instant Manifestation and Thought Activation

Numerological Vibe: 1 is the pioneer, the initiator. Tripled, it’s a megaphone for intention — a signal that your thoughts are seeds, and the soil is especially fertile.

Spiritual Meaning:

• A reminder that you are a creator, not just a participant.
  
  

• Your current state of mind is shaping what’s to come — rapidly.
  
  

• Stay focused on what you want, not what you fear.
  
  

• Encouragement to begin new projects or set intentions.
  
  

When You See It: Make a wish — but make it wisely. You’re in a manifestation window.

2:22 – Balance, Trust, and Sacred Partnerships

Numerological Vibe: The number 2 relates to relationships, harmony, diplomacy, and intuition. Repeating 2s are like echoes of the divine feminine.

Spiritual Meaning:

• A sign to trust the process — even if results aren’t immediate.
  
  

• You're being guided toward balance in all areas: self/other, mind/body/spirit, doing/being.
  
  

• May signal the arrival of or deepening in soul-aligned relationships — romantic, platonic, or collaborative.
  
  

• Encouragement to cultivate patience and faith.
  
  

When You See It: Breathe. Let go of needing answers right now. Something sacred is taking root.

3:33 – Divine Support and Creative Expansion

Numerological Vibe: 3 is the number of creativity, self-expression, joy, and divine trinity (e.g., mind/body/spirit; past/present/future).

Spiritual Meaning:

• You are being surrounded and supported by ascended masters or guides.
  
  

• Encouragement to express your true voice — through art, speech, movement, writing, etc.
  
  

• A reminder that your gifts are spiritually significant and meant to be shared.
  
  

• A symbol of spiritual wholeness — you’re in the flow.
  
  

When You See It: Ask for guidance. Then create — something powerful is trying to come through you.

4:44 – Stability, Protection, and Foundation

Numerological Vibe: 4 is the builder — focused on structure, discipline, loyalty, and grounded growth. Repeating 4s are the architecture of the soul’s path.

Spiritual Meaning:

• A strong affirmation that you are protected — especially during times of uncertainty.
  
  

• You are laying strong foundations for your purpose or mission.
  
  

• Your efforts are not in vain — keep going.
  
  

• Also seen as the presence of guardian angels or energetic stabilizers.
  
  

When You See It: Stay rooted. Stay steady. You’re exactly where you need to be — even if it doesn’t look like it yet.

5:55 – Radical Change and Freedom

Numerological Vibe: 5 is the number of freedom, change, movement, and personal transformation. When tripled, the changes are big, fast, and often unexpected.

Spiritual Meaning:

• A sign that transformation is here — and it may shake things up.
  
  

• Let go of what no longer serves. The universe is clearing space.
  
  

• Often appears during life transitions — a new job, move, relationship shift, or identity breakthrough.
  
  

• Encouragement to release fear and embrace the adventure.
  
  

When You See It: Don’t resist. Ride the wave. This is the breaking open before the rebirth.

Summary: A Soul's Map Through Numbers

11:11

Awakening & Alignment

Step into higher consciousness

12:12

Completion & Harmony

Trust divine order; prepare for the next level

1:11

Manifestation & Intention

Create with focus — you’re manifesting fast

2:22

Trust & Partnership

Stay centered; support is forming around you

3:33

Expression & Creativity

Express your soul; you are divinely supported

4:44

Stability & Protection

You’re safe; build wisely

5:55

Change & Evolution

Embrace transformation — your future is shifting