Please, let me know what music services you need. We have Christmas songs. My artists run the gamut of session players and composers--notably the incredible string player Joe Deninzon, keyboardist Phoebe Legere, Grammy-nominated Gary Lucas.... I'm pleased that one of the projects I supplied some talent for--ONE LITTLE FINGER-- won a number of awards, most notably The World Peace Initiative--Best Film in Cannes.
AMERICAN
HEART Jaclyn Bradley Palmer: Dark patriotic pop, inspired by my love for
America, yet sadness over its current state. The slow-paced beat piano
and EDM is strong and hopeful. Like pop Billie Eilish mixed with the dark folk
pop of Phoebe Bridgers.
STAR SPANGLED BANNER Carmine Appice, Tim
Bogert & Friends: Only use music between :17 and 3:50) Soulful
Hard rock version of the Francis Scott Key song. Traditional lyrics of “Star Spangled Banner” to 2:28, and then part of “The Pledge of
Allegiance,” and shouts of “Freedom!” “United as One!” “Government for the
People!"
THE GREATEST LIVES Thembeka
Mnguni: This song that channels
advice from Muhammad Ali’s interviews, with emphasis on respect and working
hard. Vocals by Voice South Africa runner up Thembeka Mnguni, whose alto
range recall a superheroine version of Etta James and Cissy Houston combined. Midwestern rock
vibe with Rod Stewart/Kenny Aronoff-styled drums by Carmine Appice. (Sheer Publishing administrates this
song).
HAMBA
KAHLE MANDELA (GO WELL MANDELA) Sharon Katz & Nonhlanhla Wanda:
Piano and acoustic and electric guitar, the right amount of harmonious
electric instruments give “Go Down Mandela” a comforting blend with two gentle
female voices in English and Zulu.
Stirring ballad to say “goodbye” to Nelson Mandela, whose birthday is
July 18. The song is a challenge to
carry his lessons forward. (pronounced
HAM-BA-KAH-LE MANDELA) (H=soft sound).
PLEDGING
ALLEGIANCE Michael Veitch: Acoustic music about how easy it was to
pledge allegiance to an America that once was.
Old school imagery of Hollywood, cars, sending men to the moon, learning
to shoot. Then things changed to the
point money went south, and food taken from the babies’ mouths, and vivid
descriptions of climate change. Cross between David Crosby and Marc Cohn.
POPULAR
Rebecca Loebe: Sweet and gentle song, reminding us that
everyone has felt unpopular. Fact is, “it’s not about you anyway.” Her voice is like a soprano Dar Williams, gentle
pop arrangement with tambourine. This
song helped get Rebecca on the bill for Mountain Stage this September.
