This is a full realization of a song I wrote over 30 years ago - inspired by a poem written by Penny Dougherty. Until now I wasn't able to do a recording I was happy with. After I finished Seeking Solace, this song came to mind again and I realized I have way, way, way more tools and toys to play with to really bring this to life.
Latest Single - Crusades
Still Waters - a collection of duets with some very special people
I wrote this song in September of 2020 as part of a weekly scripture challenge I was doing with a friend. Every week, one of us would pick a scripture passage and then we would each write something revolving around that passage. That week, I picked Psalm 23. I did a demo recording at the time and then pretty much forgot about it.
Fast forward to
I wrote this song in September of 2020 as part of a weekly scripture challenge I was doing with a friend. Every week, one of us would pick a scripture passage and then we would each write something revolving around that passage. That week, I picked Psalm 23. I did a demo recording at the time and then pretty much forgot about it.
Fast forward to September of 2023 and I and my brother and his family and my sister were sitting with my mother in her hospital room in her final days. I recalled that Psalm 23 had always been a favorite of hers and was quietly reading that scripture to her. At that point she was pretty much non-responsive but I believe she was able to hear us. Then I recalled the song I wrote three years prior and found I had that demo recording with me. I asked my brother and sister if it was ok with them if I played it for our Mom and they said sure. Just as I finished, a nurse walked in and there wasn’t a dry eye in the room. My sister-in-law told her we were going to need a minute. My Mom passed away the next day.
Fast forward again to March of 2024 and a friend suggested that I should record the song "for real", and that I should ask some friends to play parts or sing harmonies with me. Originally, I thought I’d just put all the parts together in one version. But as I got tracks from friends and family, they all had their own style and personality and I felt they would be better served as a collection of duets with these dear friends and family members.
I am so grateful to everyone who contributed their time and talents to this project and to all those who encouraged me along the way.
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Seeking Solace - Album Released March 22, 2024
Solace (noun) - something that gives comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress .
We all could use some solace from time to time. This album is a collection of piano based songs that couple the piano with orchestral instruments, rich pads, and shimmering guitars to create a rich, emotion filled soundscape.
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Seeking Solace 2:530:00/2:53
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What Awaits the Dawn 3:510:00/3:51
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Sunrise 4:120:00/4:12
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Longing for Love 2:500:00/2:50
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Gently Falling 3:080:00/3:08
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Hold Her Gently 3:060:00/3:06
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Preception 3:460:00/3:46
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Shadows At Dusk 4:020:00/4:02
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Lennon's Lullaby 3:550:00/3:55