Written during 2020. Songs refer directly or indirectly to America. Oblique references to the COVID pandemic, presidential election and violence. The theme is, we’ve got to stick together a lot more.

Here is the playlist:

America By Name: An anthem for America in 2021.

America Lost And Found: Another anthem, with more direct references.

Come Be My Hero: Beautiful flute melody, not specific to recent events, could be used anytime.

Dangerous Times: References events specific to 2020 and beyond.

Devious Spell: Refers to recent events as a spell that we (America) finally overcame.

Innocence Lost: A slow, stately description of recent events. “Innocence lost, that’s the way we are. Can’t ever go back to the way we were”.

Perilous Times: A snappy, rhythmic rendition of current events and how to resolve them.

Rhapsody: This is the one outlier in this music collection. It is not about our troubles, but about a girl named Rhapsody. Continues the Music For Mature Souls series of formidable women (Destiny, Harmony, Proud Penelope, Heartbreak Lover and Pilgrim Soul).

The Best And The Bravest: From Music For Mature Souls Collection. An anthem to our troops.

The Last Salute: An elegant, haunting tribute to Gettysburg, from Music For Mature Souls Collection.

Where Are We Going: Where do we go from here (2021 and on).