America By Name (with lyrics)
An anthem to America in 2020. “We’re all one country, America by name. We’re all one people, no matter how we came. We’re all one country, whatever our names. We’re all in this together.” Sold as part of “Music For America”
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).
America Lost And Found (with lyrics)
Another tribute to America in the wake of 2020. “America when you are feeling Lost, you’ll find yourself again. Those who seek to divide us will fail. America will prevail.” Sold as part of “Music For America”.
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).
Come Be My Hero (with lyrics)
An engaging and stirring song that gives you what you expect from the title. Sold as part of “Music For America”.
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).
Dangerous Times (with lyrics)
A melody that deals with some of the day to day problems of 2020 and beyond. Sold as part of “Music For America”.
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).
Devious Spell (with lyrics)
Treats the events of 2020 as simply an evil spell. “Shadows will come, and shadows may go, but you’ll never destroy the heart of America. Sold as part of “Music For America”.
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).
Innocence Lost (with lyrics)
A melancholy but hopeful song. “Innocence lost. That’s the way we are. Can’t ever go back to the way we were”. Sold as part of “Music for America”.
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).
Perilous Times (with lyrics)
Yes another song about bad times in 2020. However, this one can be played softly on oboe or forcefully by the strings. Sold as part of “Music For America”.
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).
Rhapsody (with lyrics)
Music for Mature Souls has songs about dynamic women with names like Harmony, Destiny and Proud Penelope among others. Here now is Rhapsody, of whom we learn “You’re a creature of delight. Supernova in the night. You’re an angel in disguise, or the devil with blue eyes”. Sold as part of “Music For America”.
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).
Where Are We Going? (with lyrics)
An appropriate topic in the wake of COVID, a corrupt president, a mad election and rioters storming the Capitol. Sold as part of “Music For America”.
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).
The Best And The Bravest (with lyrics)
From “Music For Mature Souls”. A salute to America’s fighting troops around the world. Played on violin and oboe. Sold as part of “Music For America”.
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).
The Last Salute
A salute to our honored dead at Gettysburg, still the costliest battle in America’s history. You can imagine the flute and violin strains drifting across the misty hills and valleys of the countryside as the song plays. More broadly, can be used to salute America’s troops in general. Sold as part of “Music For America”.
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).
Reveille For Heaven
In the sci-fi series “Star Trek”, the Klingons have a custom that they must scream skyward to warn StovoKor (heaven) that a deceased warrior is arriving. In this replacement for “taps”, we can imagine alerting the citizens of heaven to the arrival of a new soul. Intended as a gravesite salute. Sold as part of “Music For America”. Previously called “Elegy: Salute And Farewell”.
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).
Pure Michigan (with lyrics)
There is a subset of America that the composer is particularly fond of, namely his home state of Michigan. “Pure Michigan” is the state’s advertising slogan, and appropriately the title of the song. Ironically, Michigan has no official state song. How about this one? Sold as part of “Music for America”.
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).
Where Heroes Dare To Go (with lyrics
This is a soft, easy going ballad that can be played on strings. It’s obviously inspired by the problems of 2020, with somewhat abstract lyrical references. It eventually incorporates the main lyrical fragment “we’ll go where the timid never show, there where heroes dare to go”. Really a lovely piece.
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).