Frederick Serafim
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Over the years a number of people have thought this piano ballad is my best song. Though that reaction surprised me, it has always seemed to be the song with the most natural appeal. First written in the late 70's, and now remastered.
Roar City Survival Roar City Survival
Compelling vocals and instrumentation drive this humanitarian plea.
Thief in the Night Thief in the Night
Ominous intro and verse with uplifting chorus regarding concern about the psychological implications of aging in this modern and complex world.
Anytime Anytime
For some old friends, acoustic guitar, flute and one of only two songs where I added live in real time drums.
Freedom's Hour Freedom's Hour
Ballad with some sweet dual lead guitar work, piano and folk rock flavor. I wrote it many years ago but its enduring relevance prompted me to re-record it more recently.
These Days These Days
Haunting verses and an upbeat pop chorus, portray a hectic day in the typical 21st century urban setting, and its disparate elements.
Think Twice Think Twice
Rocker with lots of lead and synth guitars plus some all out wah-wah which I haven't used in decades, regarding the rise and fall of corrupt power brokers.
You Said Yes You Said Yes
More than enough love songs have been written but I'm happy with how this one turned out... Lush orchestration and vocal.
Mystery World Mystery World
Eastern flavoured ballad regarding the many choices people face within the mysteries of this multi-faceted world.
Cry for the Nations Cry for the Nations
One of my prettiest ballads first written and recorded in the early 80's, but re-recorded in 2013, regarding the plight of embattled nations and the resultant refugees.
Through the Stars Through the Stars
Screaming dual lead guitars, sonic "pyrotechnics", and commanding lead vocals on this space fantasy rocker.
Lighthearted Lovers Lighthearted Lovers
Steely Dan-ish, feel-good jazz/rock vocals with some brash instrumental work portraying a setting of urban civility.
Elvis Is King! Elvis Is King!
I was invited on an all expense paid trip to Memphis for Elvis Week 2012, and this song and video was used to promote the trip. Lots of fanatical devotion from his fans for the earliest rock n roll phenom and arguably the all-time best pop singer.
On Second Thought... On Second Thought...
If only,,, 3 voice acoustic/electric/synth guitar and vocals, plus drums by Steve James, regarding a romance nearing the rocks.
Before We Fly Before We Fly
Very catchy with some great diminished chords. The lyrics present the agnostic spiritual sentiment of what I think is a largely silent majority.
Who Are We? Who Are We?
Mystical sounds convey the age old questions. "Stargaze" would be a more fitting genre name if it existed.
Open Door Open Door
Other worldly sounds and contemplative lyrics. Recorded solely with acoustic/electric/synth 3 voice guitar, plus drums by Steve James, and one of my favourite guitar solos towards the end.
We Live We Live
An upbeat rock guitar and piano driven, melodic celebration of human existence through the ages, and a reflection on our potentially self-destructive existence.
