Song List
All arrangements by Nortune and in "Open G (A pattern)"
Similar to
"Sweet G", all
songs were recorded direct to my mastering software (Wavelab version 4.0).
The signal process begins with a Lo Prinzi LR-50 guitar containing a
Fishman Rare Earth dual humbucking pickup going into a Digitech 2120 with
stereo output direct to Yamaha AX-44 / DSP Factory combination computer
sound card (whew). At the same time a Shure SM-85 condenser mic into
a RANE FMI 14 to the AX-44 provided the acoustical ambience.
Most of the tweaking was done up front.
That I was able to accomplish
the recording and production of this CD in such a short time is not only a
testimony to the musical talent that God has given me but also to computer
based digital technology. I am truly blessed by being able to combine my
professional skills working with computers with my musical quest. I would
like to offer yet another plug to the "Wavelab" software. It has opened the door for me
doing some things that I would have never been able to do. One of the most
remarkable things is that you can actually talk by way of a W.W.W. forum
to the main technical person responsible for its development. From
the recording process side I would like to give a special big kudos to
Phillippe Goutier (PG on the forum). His efforts have been an
important cog in my wheel.
1. Kaley's Lullaby - (Nortune) Like the joy of birthing a baby
must be to a momma, such is the joy in my heart of
"birthing" this new song. You know that a
Greater Power is at work. I do thank God for my talent that He has
bestowed upon me and I pray that I will be a good steward. I do have words
in mind for this song and possibly one day will be able to make a
recording including the words. The main theme that plays in my mind is
"Lullaby, lullaby, lullaby Kaley's sleeping.
Lullaby, lullaby, lullaby sleep tonight."
2.
Wonderful World - (George David Weiss and Bob Thiele)
This is one of my all time favorites and it also has a special
story. One of my students is actually "Dr. Lawrence (Larry)
Layman" who is a physician at MCG Heath Care where I work. He is a
well known nationally recognized authority on the science of helping with folks who
want to have a baby and have tried
but can't quite get there. Dr. Layman works with Dr. Servi who was
Marisa's doctor who helped with our "Kaley" blessing. One day Marisa was in to see
Dr. Servi for additional steps in the treatment that was not seeming to work
when the doctor came back and informed her of the good news. About
eight and a half months later,... you know that story. Anyway Dr.
Layman had asked me to work with him on a version of "Wonderful
World" done by his favorite group the "Grateful
Dead". Somewhere along the way I picked up my "G
tuning" guitar and the beginnings of what I thought could be a nice
arrangement poured out. The words to the song including "I hear
babies cry", made this one a "shoo - in". Thankfully since
I had already done some work on it before I was able to pull it off.
3. Peace
Lullaby - (Nortune) This song was originally on "Nortune Fried
Picking" and was one of the sweet ones that I had originally thought
should be on "Sweet G". Of course "Sweet G" ended up
being other folks songs. What a blessing since I am now able to combine
that thought with this one. As with the other songs this was
rearranged and recorded during this session with the "gentle
caressing" theme.
4. Cradle Song (Brahm's Lullaby) - This song actually was in the
children's song book I purchased but it was pretty much the only
"sweet" one in there. This is what came to mind when Trudy
said the word "lullaby". So I guess in a way its the foundation
for the whole CD. I always feel we stand on the
shoulders of the giants before us. I give honor to the great masters of
the music of our civilization which of course includes Brahm's. My
quest with music and my students is that I can pass something on to
them. It of course would be wonderful that through Marisa or Kaley
the Nortune musical thread will continue.
5. Kate's First Lullaby
- (Nortune) This is named for Kim's youngest daughter Kate whom I
love like I do Kaley and Marisa. Kaley has another lullaby (the
second of course) that will probably be on "Mo' Fried Pickin'"
whenever I get around to that one. Kate has a sweet spirit and what
can I say, "She's her momma's baby". And though they don't
have lullabies "yet", I love Kim's other two chillrun, Matt and
Lauren.
6. Tammy (Traditional) I will give the original composer credits
when I find them. I love this song. It is a song from my childhood.
Believe it or not I remember going to (of all places) the bowling alley
with my step father and this song was on the juke box. That's about forty
years ago. I would look forward to "Tammy" and was glad
that someone there who I don't know also liked it. Although I realize I
probably have heard it more recently, my arrangement comes from that long
ago remembrance
7. Go Ahead and Dream - (Nortune) This is another
"sweet" one from "Nortune Fried".
8. Sweet Hour Of
Prayer - (Hymn) One of my projects that I have been working on is a CD of
my favorite hymns on acoustic guitar. And so,
fortunately I had the chance
of working on each of the three hymns over the course of the last year or
so. Marisa and Jason are quite involved in their church in Davisboro
where Marisa sings in the choir. There is much significance to
including these hymns both inward and outward as we nurture Kaley and pray
for God's blessing to be bestowed on her and her family.
9.
Just As I Am - (Hymn) A beautiful melody with at least eighteen verses
sung during "going forward" time at Baptist churches everywhere.
Fortunately we also sang it on Sunday evenings at the Methodist Church. As
you play this, you can repeat the words "I come" during
the motif introduction and interludes.
10. Jesus Loves Me - (Children's
Hymn) What better way for Kaley to go off into "dreamland"
than with "Jesus Loves Me". This required my most gentle
touch. I played this one gently, peacefully and prayerfully.
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