William May's Blaze Without Burning Inspires Sonic Collaborations

NEW YORK - June 14, 2025 - PRLog -- Poet William May is expanding the world of his debut chapbook, Blaze Without Burning (Finishing Line Press), with a dynamic and deeply personal audio companion—a collection of 25 original musical compositions written and produced by celebrated artists Denise Marsa and Paul A. Harvey.

Blaze without Burning, William May's debut collection, offers readers of poetry a deeply personal, intricately structured exploration of resilience, transformation, and human connection. This chapbook stands out for its innovative approach to form: each poem in the first section is paired with a "twin" poem in the second section, two poems sharing a title but presenting distinct perspectives.  William May's Blaze without Burning exemplifies the ways poetry can illuminate and ultimately connect us all.

The audio companion reimagines the chapbook's structure through a musical "twinning" concept reflecting the twinning concept William May displays in his book: each poem is interpreted with a paired composition—original and "after"—mirroring the emotional arc and thematic tension within the book. The result is a soundscape that fuses ambient instrumentation and sonic narrative, guiding listeners through the book's raw intimacy and lyrical architecture.

Denise Marsa, founder of Marsa Media and a pioneering voice in creative production, brings her seasoned artistry and producer's edge to the collaboration. Composer and multi-instrumentalist Paul A. Harvey crafts textured layers of guitar, rhythm, and melodic nuance that deepen the listener's connection to each poem. Marsa also represents May through her media company, Marsa Media, handling PR and marketing for his endeavors.

With 25 short-form compositions, the companion album is both a standalone listening experience and an immersive counterpart to Blaze Without Burning. From acoustic intimacy to electric transformation, the soundtrack honors the emotional pulse and poetic shifts that define May's celebrated debut.

The Blaze Without Burning audio companion was released via KeyMedia Group; and distributed through Exploration.io. Links to all streaming platforms here (https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/denisemarsapaulaharveyt...). More about the project at WilliamMayWrites.com.

Cover art: Richard Frank