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The Carousel The Carousel
I should thank Paul Simon whose words 'writing songs voices never share' inspired one line in this song. A debt of gratitude to the carousel that provided such a unique experience once upon a time.
A Change of Heart A Change of Heart
thanks so much for taking the time to listen. this is about hard choices made along the way.
I Don't Want to Hear 'I'm Sorry' Again I Don't Want to Hear 'I'm Sorry' Again
it can be a long and winding road for sure
Without You Without You
Sometimes you have to take a chance or something special may pass you by. My talented friend, Philip Bryant, added the violin and mandolin tracks. thanks Phil, sounds great.
Ysbrydion Y Goedwig Ysbrydion Y Goedwig
for the CBC 'celtic' challenge. the title is Welsh and means 'ghosts of the wood' (i hope). the whispering voices are speaking Welsh too as the ghosts lament their plight and follow the music.
Forever Mine, A Lullaby Forever Mine, A Lullaby
For the CBC challenge 'lullaby'. Wish i still had a kid young enough to sing it to. i'll save it for grandkids.
Grey Sky Girl Grey Sky Girl
charlie 'pinedog' williams wrote the lyrics for this one about a patient he worked with on a hospital psych ward. always great to work with my old and dear friend. thanks charlie!
The Last Stop The Last Stop
Mike Bennett started this with an instrumental backer. i added melody, lyrics, and vocal. i also added some light acoustic chords and the bass. thanks for the kind invite, Mike. appreciate your talent, my friend.
2 Little 2 Late 2 Little 2 Late
dan's off to college. just me on this one. used the poor man's twelve string for the break. just played it twice in different octaves.
The Last Song (Wearing Wings) The Last Song (Wearing Wings)
my son, dan, kindly added the alto saxophone.
The Ferryman (Siddhartha's Song, part 3) The Ferryman (Siddhartha's Song, part 3)
3rd and final song in the Siddhartha series. Michael Duran did all the instrumental work and the sampled voices. i added melody, lyrics, and vocal. this song explores Siddhartha's experience of love in all it's forms on his way to enlightenment.
Govinda (Siddhartha's Song, part 2) Govinda (Siddhartha's Song, part 2)
Part two of 'Siddhartha's Song', a three part series with Michael Duran. Michael did all the music and mixing. i added melody, lyric, and vocal. In this scene, Govinda begs Siddhartha to help him reach enlightenment.
Always be there Always be there
Children grow up and leave home but never the heart. Tough stuff. My son, Dan added harpsichord, strings, tambourine, cabasa, and timpani drums. As always, I did the acoustic and bass. There are 5 vocal tracks as well.
The Word Forever The Word Forever
Mike Bennett: piano, guitar fills; Michael Duran: guitar solo and mix. I wrote the melody, lyrics and did the singing.
One Heart At A Time/The Little Song (with no name) One Heart At A Time/The Little Song (with no name)
The intentional plagiarism of the first line is intended as a tribute to George Harrison. There are two songs joined by sound clips of the sixties kindly provided by my friend Charlie Boyd.
Reckless Heart Reckless Heart
Brett Service sings harmony (boy does he sing harmony!). Mike Duran added the lead guitar, and Steve Layman piano and organ. thanks guys, it sounds great. Brett mixed and mastered too.
Right Before My Eyes Right Before My Eyes
Mike Bennett recorded this great instrumental and asked if i wanted to add melody and lyrics. couldn't pass up this gem of his.
Lost and Found Lost and Found
romance sometimes lasts forever. the talented Russ Deane assisted with some of the instrumentation including the wonderful solo. Brett Service mastered it.
I Can Feel Your Heart I Can Feel Your Heart
Brett Service created this initally as an instrumental and plays most of the backing tracks and sings the harmony. Mike Duran added some great guitar synth parts. There is another version of this song on Brett's page with fine lead work by Mike.
It's Christmas! It's Christmas!
out of the attic again along with the stockings, bows, and lights
