Music

Dr. Miller is a member of Escher's Enigma (with Brian Miller), a studio project focused on creating and publishing original pop and rock songs that explore the relationship between past and present, fate, fantasy, and family. This is an active area of research that considers publication and dissemination via popular music. These songs are written, arranged, performed, and produced by Brian Miller and Russ Miller.

Escher's Enigma also interprets popular songs by other artists.

Feel free to review the projects on CD Baby, Amazon, and iTunes. Some songs are also available on SoundCloud and ReverbNation. Videos may be found on YouTube.

• The July 2020 CD When the World is a concept album (i.e., a "rock opera") that considers deities who attend school to learn how to build and control universes. The album explores what happens when the ego of an inexperienced deity collides with the needs of its creation.
• The August 2016 CD "Interpretations, Vol. 1" consists of interesting interpretations of popular songs in a variety of genres. The songs include Kryptonite (3 Doors Down), Invincible (Pat Benatar), Baba O'Riley (The Who), Let My Love Open the Door (Pete Townshend), Come to Me (Goo Goo Dolls), Enter Sandman (Metallica), and Missed the Boat (Modest Mouse). Videos are available for some of the songs.
  • Awards: The Akademia, Best EP, Cover: Interpretations, Vol. I, by Escher's Enigma, October, 2016.

• The February 2015 CD "For a Moment" presents introspective songwriting concened with relationships and perception in an adult-contemporary format.
  • Review of "For a Moment" from Gashouse Radio.
  • Review of "For a Moment" from Gig Band.
  • Review of "For a Moment" from Vents Magazine.
  • Review of "For a Moment" from IndieMunity.
  • Review of "For a Moment" from AllWhatsRock.
  • Review of "For a Moment" from MusicExistence.
  • Review of "For a Moment" from Indie Artists Alliance.
  • Review of "For a Moment" from Rock N' Roll View.
  • Review of "For a Moment" from Skope Entertainment.
  • Review of "For a Moment" from Band Blurb.
  • Review of "For a Moment" from INDIE MUSIC DIGEST.
  • Review of "For a Moment" from Indie Music Reviews.

  • Awards
    • The Akademia, Best Song, Pop Rock / Country: When Your Heart, on "For a Moment" by Escher's Enigma, February, 2016.
    • The Akademia, Best Song, Cover / Rock: Sweet Child O' Mine (Guns N' Roses), on "For a Moment" by Escher's Enigma, February, 2016.

• The March 2014 EP "Piece of Mind" frames thoughts of friends and family in a rock context.
  • Review of "Piece of Mind" from INDIE MUSIC DIGEST.
  • Review of "Piece of Mind" from GigBand.
  • Review of "Piece of Mind" from IndieShark.
  • Review of "Piece of Mind" from Music Emissions.

• The October 2013 EP "From Me to There" focuses on original songs that explore the relationship between self and world: relationships past and present, fate, and fantasy. This CD combines 90s alternative rock with lush acoustic pop arrangements.
  • Review of "From Me to There" from Vents Mag.
  • Review of "From Me to There" from indie artistalliance.
  • Review of "From Me to There" from allwhatsrock.
  • Review of "From Me to There" from SKOPE.
  • Review of "From Me to There" from Rock N' Roll View.