Dancing in the rain alone
I strain to hear a healing song
With teardrops falling to my feet
I will listen for Love's heartbeat
I'll fly away on angel wings
When I hear the angels sing
Stranded on an island of fear
The ocean's rage is all you…
Dancing in the rain alone
I strain to hear a healing song
With teardrops falling to my feet
I will listen for Love's heartbeat
I'll fly away on angel wings
When I hear the angels sing
Stranded on an island of fear
The ocean's rage is all you…
A song I wrote after President Obama's first election. I was so proud and hopeful. Not only the 1st Black President, but also the first from Hawaii!! I was just as moved and proud this election, with the added bonus of this being the first…
Let us silence the beat of the drums of war
and listen for the Messenger Wind
We will dance in the light of the newborn star
Let the Song of Redemption begin
"Peace on Earth!
Love is found!"
sing the angels all around
"Breath of Heaven,
Grace…
Let us silence the beat of the drums of war
and listen for the Messenger Wind
We will dance in the light of the newborn star
Let the Song of Redemption begin
"Peace on Earth!
Love is found!"
sing the angels all around
"Breath of Heaven,
Grace…
Audience laughed because I was introducing my netbook as "my band." The track was made using "band-in-the-box" since I don't have any real music-programming or multi-instrumentalist skills. :) Got my 12-yr old daughter to join us on this one…
He loves you
No matter what you've been through
No matter where you go
He loves you so
He loves you
No matter what you may do
He'll never turn away
He loves you every day
Every day
If you think you may have gone too far
Nothing could be further from the truth
You can't outrun the light from the Morning Star
The light that crossed the universe for you
(CHORUS)
You will see a new reality
Once you stand before Him, face to face
There is no power or principality
that can separate you from His grace
(CHORUS)
Through His sacrifice, He bore your pain
You are forgiven, now can you forgive?
From His rising, will you rise again?
Through His living, can you learn to live?
(CHORUS)
Thank you - and thanks for being so kind about my voice! I almost got to sing it for her with our bluegrass band at an event, but our set was cut short and I kinda "chickened out" so we didn't do it. So I "simulated" it with a music track and took another stab at it (see above) Mahalo - Keith
During a practice on Wednesday, our church's Bluegrass Gospel band suggested I bring one of my original songs on Sunday morning and teach it to them for that day's worship service. So I decided to write a song based on this week's lectionary…
During a practice on Wednesday, our church's Bluegrass Gospel band suggested I bring one of my original songs on Sunday morning and teach it to them for that day's worship service. So I decided to write a song based on this week's lectionary…
Oh, well Bethan, I can say that besides your great music, your presence on Alonetone has also been one of inspiration and encouragement to folks like us who have minimal skills but love to create and express. Your kind words and support help to keep us going. Your music is always fresh, inventive, and wonderful. I hope when the time is right we'll hear more from you. Aloha, and God Bless! Keith
During a practice on Wednesday, our church's Bluegrass Gospel band suggested I bring one of my original songs on Sunday morning and teach it to them for that day's worship service. So I decided to write a song based on this week's lectionary…
During a practice on Wednesday, our church's Bluegrass Gospel band suggested I bring one of my original songs on Sunday morning and teach it to them for that day's worship service. So I decided to write a song based on this week's lectionary…
Every 3 years, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) asks teens from across the country to meet up in a city to worship, fellowship, learn, and serve. This year, it was New Orleans. 33000 youth gathered together to demonstrate God…
Bethan wanted to make a lullaby for her new grandson and asked me for to make a music track for her to sing to.
Tess added 2 extra riffs and pitched it down as well. She also did the mixing and the vocal arrangement.
Shadows Come, Day Is All…
Sorry for the quality - just a rehearsal recording I needed to share with some folks who will be playing with me on Sunday. This is fun - actually have real musicians to play with!
The story of Elisha and Elijah. We sang this in church this morning. We got my daughter to play a clarinet solo for it. She's only been playing for 5 months, so we're really proud of her and excited to have one more way to "color" our music.
Another Live performance with former band mates in Scartaglen back in 1988 on the NPR show Mountain Stage. This time a piece of Gaelic mouth music followed by 3 reels. Maybe the most complex arrangement of a set of tunes that we ever did.
Great! You know, I first heard Clannad listening to the U2 Red Rocks concert on Showtime (My folks didn't actually subscribe to Showtime, so the picture was scrambled - but the audio was clear!). They had such lovely atmospherics, they grabbed my attention right away, even though I didn't understand a word. To my delight, in going through the back catalog, I was exposed to their acoustic, traditional music - the kind of music you played. It's a joy to hear your performances! Aloha!
Another cut from the 1988 cassette tape of a live performance by Scartaglen on the NPR show Mountain stage. This time some tunes from County Kerry.
Kirk Lynch- Uilleann pipes and whistle. Becky Pringle- Fiddle. Mike Dugger- Fiddle and guitar…
This is a live cut from an NPR radio broadcast back in 1988 while my Irish Trad group Scartaglen was on one of its first east coast tours. Found recently on a cassette tape. Musically this was one of my favorite periods in the history of the band…
This track is from the 1986 Scartaglen album "The Middle Path". The first tune "Jezaig" was composed by Breton musician Gilles Le Bigot. The second tune is one of the "Cantigas de Santa Maria" and is attributed to King Alfonso X of Spain
Roger…
You are making my day! Mahalo! Amy and I did it in church, but the sound guy didn't start the record in time, so the beginning is cut off. Also, we both had colds at the time. Hopefully I can record this with both of us soon.
Bethan, thanks so much! My "Band" is my computer - I used a program called "Band-In-A-Box" It makes it easier for people of limited abilities like myself to still put songs together. After I come up with a song on my guitar, I plug the chords in. I can change the tempo. Then I click on a button that will try out the song in different pre-set styles (variations on jazz, country, folk, pop, rock, soul, reggae, classical, new age, etc etc). I look for the one that's closest to what I'm hearing in my head. From there it can be tweaked with rests, holds, muted istruments, switched instruments, etc until it's even closer to what I want. It's good enough to get a good sketch of what I'm thinking the song should sound like. One new thing with these last two songs - instead of midi instruments, the program has "styles" using actual recorded instruments, so the drums, guitar, fiddle, etc are not midi! Anyway, I then I use Power Tracks to import the music and add lead and harmony tracks.
Audience laughed because I was introducing my netbook as "my band." The track was made using "band-in-the-box" since I don't have any real music-programming or multi-instrumentalist skills. :) Got my 12-yr old daughter to join us on this one…
Just a fun song for my mother-in-law, who loves butterflies (I hope!). After years and years of freedom, she is once again "mommy" to 4 more people and 4 more cats (she already has 6!) and always tries to make us feel welcomed and comfortable…
An unusual traditional tune from the first Scartaglen album way back in 1984. Going through stuff the other day and ran across the LP and couldn't even remember the tune or having recorded it. I played guitar on this track
Comments on kauaikta's stuff
Yay thanks Andrew!
This is wonderful.
Lovely songwriting there!
Thanks, Bethan! Happy Christmas!
Lovely song indeed! I love this guys. Well constructed, great chorus, beautifully played and sung. Peace, Bethan x
Lovely vocal!
That's a gorgeous sound.
Well it is still gorgeous!
This is really pretty. Lovely to have heard from you earlier. B
Oh yes! Absolutely lovely!
Yay! Mahalo, "Sistah!"
Tender and gorgeous - lovely blend of voices.
He loves you No matter what you've been through No matter where you go He loves you so He loves you No matter what you may do He'll never turn away He loves you every day Every day If you think you may have gone too far Nothing could be further from the truth You can't outrun the light from the Morning Star The light that crossed the universe for you (CHORUS) You will see a new reality Once you stand before Him, face to face There is no power or principality that can separate you from His grace (CHORUS) Through His sacrifice, He bore your pain You are forgiven, now can you forgive? From His rising, will you rise again? Through His living, can you learn to live? (CHORUS)
Thank you - and thanks for being so kind about my voice! I almost got to sing it for her with our bluegrass band at an event, but our set was cut short and I kinda "chickened out" so we didn't do it. So I "simulated" it with a music track and took another stab at it (see above) Mahalo - Keith
Simply gorgeous! The gentle guitar is perfect for the romantic atmosphere and I always love your vocals.
Thank you Keith, you are very kind. Hey, you have a new avatar, now I can see you, that's nice. Aloha and God bless you guys. Bethan
Oh, well Bethan, I can say that besides your great music, your presence on Alonetone has also been one of inspiration and encouragement to folks like us who have minimal skills but love to create and express. Your kind words and support help to keep us going. Your music is always fresh, inventive, and wonderful. I hope when the time is right we'll hear more from you. Aloha, and God Bless! Keith
Mahalo, Tess!
What a beautiful song...grace indeed.
Thanks, Andrew! Really appreciate it! Aloha ~ Keith
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Mahalo! I Really appreciate it!
Bethan, I will never get fed up with you saying anything nice about our songs! It is a blessing each time, and encourages us to keep trying!
Really nice! I could picture kids doing a folk dance! Terrific! ~ Keith
Here's the video of the final presentation.
Mahalo, friends!
Great! You know, I first heard Clannad listening to the U2 Red Rocks concert on Showtime (My folks didn't actually subscribe to Showtime, so the picture was scrambled - but the audio was clear!). They had such lovely atmospherics, they grabbed my attention right away, even though I didn't understand a word. To my delight, in going through the back catalog, I was exposed to their acoustic, traditional music - the kind of music you played. It's a joy to hear your performances! Aloha!
Wow! Love it! I have one of those "Best of Mountain Stage" cds. It's awesome to think that you performed there. Really cool - great music!
Loved it! Whew!
Thanks, Bethan. THis would be fun to do in church with a full group.
Wow - I closed my eyes and it became a soundtrack to a most beautiful and wonderful movie!
You are making my day! Mahalo! Amy and I did it in church, but the sound guy didn't start the record in time, so the beginning is cut off. Also, we both had colds at the time. Hopefully I can record this with both of us soon.
Thanks, Bethan! A song I wrote with our church's bluegrass band in mind. Had fun playing with the words once I got the idea.
Bethan, thanks so much! My "Band" is my computer - I used a program called "Band-In-A-Box" It makes it easier for people of limited abilities like myself to still put songs together. After I come up with a song on my guitar, I plug the chords in. I can change the tempo. Then I click on a button that will try out the song in different pre-set styles (variations on jazz, country, folk, pop, rock, soul, reggae, classical, new age, etc etc). I look for the one that's closest to what I'm hearing in my head. From there it can be tweaked with rests, holds, muted istruments, switched instruments, etc until it's even closer to what I want. It's good enough to get a good sketch of what I'm thinking the song should sound like. One new thing with these last two songs - instead of midi instruments, the program has "styles" using actual recorded instruments, so the drums, guitar, fiddle, etc are not midi! Anyway, I then I use Power Tracks to import the music and add lead and harmony tracks.
Oh yeah, and the "Halfway Home" reference was the "main act" of the Benefit Concert!
pretty!
@Bethan - Mahalo - I really appreciate your comments on our songs! Very encouraging!
@lgh - Thanks!
@lgh - Mahalo! Wow thanks for the compliments on my voice - I don't usually get that
Wow - excellent! Love it!
Thanks!