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For independent artists in 2026, many are finding that:

Facebook engagement has collapsed unless you already have strong ad spend or active communities

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About Charles Xavier (From #SIRI to Happy Note)

Frequently described as cross over, #Xavier's compositions are rooted in the artistic demands of Jazz. A jazz drummer from the age of sixteen, Xavier was born and raised in Massachusetts, where the East Coast jazz scene shaped and defined his musical tastes. He went on to study arrangement and composition at Berklee College of Music in Boston. From there, he studied drumming at the Creative Music Studio in Woodstock, New York, with Jack DeJohnette, Stu Martin, and Jumma Santos, and also, creative ensemble performance under the guidance of Karl Berger, Dave Holland, Kalaparusha, and John Abercrombie. Charles Xavier has built multiple businesses and endeavors in the music and recording industries for the past 30 years, including his own independent record label Happy Note Records, located in the SouthCoast Mass. Area, which has released six CDs featuring national and global touring talent playing his original compositions. Now based in New England, 

The King Is Back is an AI-assisted multimedia release that combines music, satire, historical references, and digital storytelling into a contemporary cultural commentary. 

By integrating original music, AI-generated visual performances, and promotional content into a single campaign, the project demonstrates how independent artists can leverage emerging technologies to create engaging cross-platform experiences that encourage discussion and audience participation.

— Charles Xavier

Happy Note Records

View the video at: https://youtu.be/POSenuXwFuo

View my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/thexmancometh

The New Party System.

"The future doesn't belong to parties. It belongs to people."

One of the biggest discoveries I've made is that AI lets me create music that's much larger than what I originally imagined. Instead of thinking of a song as one finished recording, I'm starting to see each composition as a creative universe that can exist in multiple genres at once.

With my new single, "The King Is Back," I've already generated versions in several different styles—electronic rock, angelic choir, heavy metal, R&B, and more. Each version has its own personality and emotional impact.

Now I'm asking myself: What if all of those performances became part of one production?

I'm thinking about taking vocal performances from different AI-generated versions and weaving them together into a single arrangement. I may also incorporate instrumental elements from each genre, creating a production that evolves through different musical landscapes while still telling one unified story.

This approach could completely change the way I write and produce music. Instead of creating one version of a song, I can break it apart, explore multiple styles, then rebuild it into something bigger and more universal. It's almost like producing an entire musical ecosystem from a single idea.

That's what I'll be exploring over the next week. I'm planning to spend a lot of time producing and refining "The King Is Back" before moving on to my next album.

That upcoming project is very focused. I'll be using AI to create rich, organic atmospheres and immersive soundscapes that I can perform against with my piano. My goal is to blend human performance with artificial intelligence in a way that feels emotional, cinematic, and completely original.

I also wanted to let everyone know that I had a minor surgical procedure this week. Everything went well, and I'm recovering nicely. I'll be back in the studio next week, refreshed and ready to keep creating.

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone.

The King Is Back

Here's the new link to share with friends.

THE KING IS BACK

This is more than a song.

It's a comeback story.

Originally released on vinyl in 1982 as The King Has Come and digitally reissued in 2007, the work now returns as a modern multimedia experience blending music, visual art, AI-generated imagery, satire, and performance.

What happens when an artist revisits a 40-year-old prophecy?

Featured by DownBeat Magazine, Charles Xavier presents The King Is Back—a contemporary reimagining of his 1982 release The King Has Come. The new version places Donald Trump center stage in a provocative musical journey that challenges convention, questions authority, and sparks conversation.

Part political satire, part artistic reflection, and part cultural commentary, The King Is Back invites viewers to draw their own conclusions.

Charles Xavier is more than a musician.

He is a mixed-media artist, composer, filmmaker, producer, and creative explorer whose work blends music, visual art, technology, storytelling, and imagination into a unique artistic experience.

Through Happy Note Records, Charles creates unconventional music for unconventional minds—combining jazz, contemporary sounds, experimental ideas, and powerful visual imagery that challenge audiences to think, dream, and see the world differently.

From thought-provoking music videos and cinematic productions to innovative AI-assisted projects, every release is part of a larger creative journey.

Whether you're discovering "The King Is Back," exploring AI and Piano Morning Music, or experiencing Nu Orange Moon, you'll find art designed to inspire conversation, reflection, and possibility.

Join a growing community of listeners, dreamers, creators, and independent thinkers.

Subscribe today and explore the complete collection of music, videos, news, and upcoming releases at CharlesXavier.com.

That's CharlesXavier.com.

Discover the music. Experience the vision. Join the journey.

Here's a concise 60-second promotional script designed for a Zeely AI voiceover. It focuses on curiosity, artistry, and a call to action rather than sounding like a traditional advertisement.

Charles Xavier is more than a musician.

He is a mixed-media artist, composer, filmmaker, producer, and creative explorer whose work blends music, visual art, technology, storytelling, and imagination into a unique artistic experience.

Through Happy Note Records, Charles creates unconventional music for unconventional minds—combining jazz, contemporary sounds, experimental ideas, and powerful visual imagery that challenge audiences to think, dream, and see the world differently.

From thought-provoking music videos and cinematic productions to innovative AI-assisted projects, every release is part of a larger creative journey.

Whether you're discovering "The King Is Back," exploring AI and Piano Morning Music, or experiencing Nu Orange Moon, you'll find art designed to inspire conversation, reflection, and possibility.

Join a growing community of listeners, dreamers, creators, and independent thinkers.

Subscribe today and explore the complete collection of music, videos, news, and upcoming releases at CharlesXavier.com.

That's CharlesXavier.com.

“The King Is Back” is more than a new music video release — it’s a statement for a world searching for truth, hope, and direction.

This project challenges listeners everywhere to recognize how power, greed, and manipulation can dis-empower the American Dream and silence the voices of everyday dreamers. In a confused and divided world, this release arrives at a moment when reflection, discussion, and awakening are urgently needed.

I ask you to watch the video, share your thoughts, and join the conversation. Your comments and support help empower artists, thinkers, and dreamers across the world who still believe that music and art can inspire change.

“The King Is Back.”

Watch. Reflect. Comment. Share.

The dream depends on all of us.

View my YouTube channel: @thexmancometh

#Happynoterecords

I will continue producing the Ella Across America series in November documenting my trip south with Ella to Florida and possibly all the way to New Orleans. https://youtu.be/b0VbDMlhjWY?si=xMA7ULRLfserS9Ad

I have a 2nd show called Rec Van Improv that I’m creating where I interview composers, musicians, and artists about their life journey.  Here’s segment 1: https://youtu.be/LxTkp0bktMM?si=cT41-uobI9VefAdc

Here’s some background info on the concept and tour. 

My name is Charles Xavier and I have a music production company named Happy Note Records. I will begin driving cross-country this Friday and I’ll live stream the trip on facebook and produce a cable series while traveling across the USA. 

The show “ELLA ACROSS AMERICA" is a real-time docudrama about a retired musician/post production director who separates from his wife after 30 years, he leaves a thriving Silicon Valley Suburbia named San Bruno with his dog Ella, a spiritual breed of a dog Great Pyrenees, then he travels cross country in a specially equipped RV van for capturing video and streaming media.