I wrote this after my cuz, Barack Obama, got elected President of the United States. I couldn't help but feel that at least part of "The Dream" was fulfilled that day, and I felt hopeful for my children. Happy Birthday, Martin.
I think it was in 1995 - a convergence of stars that created what would look like the "brightest star" in 2000 years. Maybe something like what the shepherds might have seen. Anyway, this led to my musing.
I wrote this after my cuz, Barack Obama, got elected President of the United States. I couldn't help but feel that at least part of "The Dream" was fulfilled that day, and I felt hopeful for my children. Happy Birthday, Martin.
Our favorite Christmas Carol, written by Wihla Hutson and Alfred S. Burt. We first heard Anna Maria Alberghetti sing it on one of those classic Firestone Christmas Collections back when we were kids. We sang it at our church's Christmas Eve…
Found out at the last minute that Amy was scheduled to sing today in Church, so I wrote a new Christmas song last night. She learned most of it last night, but I kept obsessing over it and she had to learn the changes and a new verse this morning…
Found out at the last minute that Amy was scheduled to sing today in Church, so I wrote a new Christmas song last night. She learned most of it last night, but I kept obsessing over it and she had to learn the changes and a new verse this morning…
I think it was in 1995 - a convergence of stars that created what would look like the "brightest star" in 2000 years. Maybe something like what the shepherds might have seen. Anyway, this led to my musing.
I think it was in 1995 - a convergence of stars that created what would look like the "brightest star" in 2000 years. Maybe something like what the shepherds might have seen. Anyway, this led to my musing.
The Holy Spirit helps us to communicate our deepest feelings to God, even when words fail us. Even when we are broken, confused, tongue-tied - when we pray, the Holy Spirit will speak for us, "with sighs too deep for words."
Psalm 51:6 "You desire truth in the inward being; therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart."
I started this song while camping with our church youth group in the mountains of Kauai. I finished the song on a sleepless night while there…
This sounds really pretty. I'm going to have to listen to this when the kids aren't in the next room to fully appreciate the instrumentation. Your voice reminds me a little bit of Isobel Campbell.
Based on John 14:27 - "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
I hope this song gives you a hint of the peace that Jesus sends through…
This song was written for the retirement of a dear friend who was an art teacher. Her husband was already retired, and looked forward to being able to spend time with her. I wrote this from his point of view.
This song was written for the retirement of a dear friend who was an art teacher. Her husband was already retired, and looked forward to being able to spend time with her. I wrote this from his point of view.
A dear friend of mine passed away recently. She was a school librarian, and the library was kind of like the Cheers bar. Cynthia knew everyone and knew everything going on. For some reason, people were compelled to tell her stuff! Anyway…
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
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(I am looking at Bethan Mathis as she listens to this - she loves this. End of.) So do I.
Oh, wow, I love this!! End of!!!
applies to a all faiths i believe,, nice sentiments/thoughts,,, good demo
nice harmonies
Nice song well sung
loved it! xo, claire
A beautiful song, great performance - God Bless Frankie
Beautiful song- Loved it- Merry Christmas everyday - God Bless - Frankie
Nice one.
Beautiful song! Simple and sweet
Awesome tune.
Gorgeous! Lovely vocals
Gorgeous vocals!
Lovely vocals!
This sounds really pretty. I'm going to have to listen to this when the kids aren't in the next room to fully appreciate the instrumentation. Your voice reminds me a little bit of Isobel Campbell.
Very Peaceful indeed! Lovely!
enjoyed the video. thanks for sharing Stirring words and music.
Sweet song! Enjoyed the video
Lovely vocals! Excellent song
Now that was entertaining. I got a peaceful, easy feeling. Nice. Welcome to alonetone.
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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!