Elegy: Salute And Farewell
This is intended to be a graveside salute, replacing “Taps”. It is short, only a bit over a minute long. Played here on the oboe.
For A Mother’s Child (with lyrics)
An offbeat song played on the oboe, calling for assistance to the less fortunate. “When help is required, and you feel inspired, don’t do it for just anyone, just do it for a mother’s child”.
Harmony (with lyrics)
This is a love song about a girl named Harmony. “Harmony, nothing else was ever so sublime. You and me, just having a real good time”. Played on the violin.
Heartbreak Lover (with lyrics)
A beautiful, intimate song on the flute, about a lover who brings only heartbreak to her lover, who admits “My heart feels the strain, but I’m smiling just the same”. Buy and get the lyrics.
In The Still Of The Night (with lyrics)
A dreamy, ethereal melody to this song, which is really a lover’s lament but expresses hope in the healing power of our dreams. One of several nocturnal themes in the collection. Played on the violin and an the flute.
Independence Day (with lyrics)
A forceful song about freeing ourselves from inhibitions, so we can finally celebrate out “Independence Day”. Played on the violin.
Love Finds A Way
An instrumental with a beautiful, memorable melody played on strings and also on oboe.
Love Theme 3
One of about 15 “themes” in the collection. This is a stately piece in 3/4 time played beautifully on the flute.
Love Theme 9
A playful, optimistic tone to this piece, played on the flute.
Love Theme 11
A soaring, beautiful theme, played by the string section.