For many years I thought I had no business singing solo and did not have the ability to sing harmony. “Sing My Song” is about my commitment to lean in to finding out who I am and to encourage other people to do the same. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
No matter how you live it, life is uncertain. This song was written after my daughter nearly died at age 20. We can't run away from what life may throw at us, but we can look it in the face with courage and faith. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
This song was written to celebrate the beauty in us all with poetic sign language. This song has been taught all over the world so would be a great addition for motivational, inspirational and uplifting projects, incuding school assemblies, teaching through music, recovery, courage, self-image, etc. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Quirky 60's style acoustic pop song with a playful, child-like nursery rhyme lyrical approach. Sounds a little like early Donovan or Sid Barrett era Pink Floyd. Male Vocals, Folk, Psychedelic Folk
An empowering, upbeat acoustic guitar progression with powerful, if somewhat cynical male vocals that create a bright, cheerful mood. A song about the Catholic Grade School experience in the early sixties. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Light and cheerful with folk acoustic guitar strumming and relaxed vocals. This is a song about the relationship between my brother and I. It is dedicated to anyone with a brother. If you have a brother, you already know that you walk alike, talk alike, and even think alike. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
As an adult child of an alcoholic, I was asked by a therapist to write a list of rules I grew up with and then to turn those rules inside out. The result is “I Deserve to Be Loved.” People have sobbed when singing this song. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A fun, multi-style, tongue-in-cheek song about blaming your problems on anyone (and everyone) else but yourself. Each segment of this song could have a separate unique effect on a film scene, from motivational to comedy. Female Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
"Take a Stand for Love" is a lively waltz: “Take a stand for love. Don’t worry about the gender. Take a stand for love. All love is legal tender. Judge not lest ye be judged, don’t you know? Let’s loosen our grip on the stones that we throw.”, Female Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
A gentle version of this traditional English ballad that was popularized in the late 1960's by Simon and Garfunkel in the iconic movie "The Graduate. " This adaptation features a clear lead guitar melody with a fingerpicking background and mixed chanting choir. Useful for wholesome product adverts. Vocal Pads, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Ideal for an independent, single male movie theme. Music is a deliberate slow ride style, acoustic blues with a strong male vocal. The style of recording is intimate and detailed. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
"Cantaloupe Tonight" a calypso style folk/pop ballad music by B. Blaney lyric by Jim Bartz vocals Brian & Ann Gilleran this is the story of lovers & the romance of running away together via the mail & endening up in paradise, but with kids - cute & a bit campy, Mixed Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
Moderate: A deeply moving arrangement of this memorable classic. From intimate phrases to majestic swells, the smooth combination of instrumental elegance and choral warmth will leave you misty-eyed. Mixed Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Perky and playful acoustic guitars; orchestral string accents; goofy metaphorical wordplay; a swoon-worthy electric guitar solo; a lighthearted song about pursuing a love interest, Male Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
A quirky and fun piano-driven romp. An ode to just kicking off your shoes, smelling the roses, living in the moment, and simply escaping the rancorous din of the everyday. Reminiscent of Paul McCartney or Neil Finn, perhaps. Male Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
A playful look at a relationship using the metaphor of schoolteacher and pupil. Mid-tempo alternative pop song featuring cascading electric guitars, and vocal counter melodies in the style of REM and XTC. Male Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
An old-time nostalgic, folksy singalong that looks at the way that parents always tell their children about how they should enjoy their childhood. Relating old school uniforms to current fashions, it seems as much about conformity as a nostalgia tale. Singalong chorus with child's voice in the mix. Mixed Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
Beatlesque dream-pop song of remembrance for a dearly departed loved one. Based on an old English nursery rhyme phrase "Up the wooden hill to blanket fair" which refers to children going upstairs to their beds. Atmospheric mid-tempo dream pop with layered harmonies and a Crowded House feel. Male Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
A celtic-tinged folk song that touches on the uncertainty of a new love. Acoustic guitars, whistle and bodhran accompaniment. Male Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
A little harmonica, a little mid-tempo folky flair, and some silly wordplay, because when you fall giddily in love you can get a little dizzy. Hence this little slice of swirly nonsense. It’s not rocket science is it? Shades of REM, XTC, Male Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
A haunting and dramatic folk song about the futility of war and global, religious conflict. Acoustic guitar driven with atmospheric string section reminiscent of a Nick Drake song. Male Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
It’s a ship song. But sadly, the ship does not sink. The song does however contain mysterious lyrics that sound like, “on the Gulliby Isles where the pooh-poo smiles and the anagazanders roar.” Spend some time figuring that one out. Mixed Vocals, Folk, Pirate Songs
A ship song. Gina thinks this song is long and insists that it makes her butt look big. She also thinks the held note near the end of the piece is pretentious but we know she could have held it longer. Mixed Vocals, Folk, Pirate Songs
Filled with double-entendres the song is fun on all levels, and the rhythm gives you a feeling for the nature of the work aboard a tall ship. Mixed Vocals, Folk, Pirate Songs
This is a capstan shanty. You can really hear the crew working and complaining on this song. Dean leads us kicking and screaming into this one but it all works out in the end. Mostly. Mixed Vocals, Folk, Pirate Songs
This is a ship song. The ship sinks. We love it when that happens! We had a hard time keeping to the traditional sea-faring style of music that this piece deserves. Christie’s lyrical storytelling about the ship makes us all want to snap our fingers, turn the lights down low, and do a little jazz. Mixed Vocals, Folk, Pirate Songs
A capstan or pump shanty, also known to us as a “shanty-shanty”. This one tells you all you would ever need to know about the girls, kids, cats, and shoes that inhabit Cape Cod. Mixed Vocals, Folk, Pirate Songs
A drinkin’ song and a church song. Well ok, it’s only a church song at the end but we do what we can. Mixed Vocals, Folk, Pirate SongsCaution: Mature Lyrics
Rollicking sea battle between a frigate and a pirate ship - includes excellent vocal harmonies with battle and sea sounds, A Capella, Folk, Pirate Songs
This is another favorite around the Renaissance Faire crowd. It has an audience participation piece in the chorus for "Ocean Waves Do Roll" and "Stormy Winds Do Blow." Let the Bounding Mainiacs, our stalwart fans, show you how! Mixed Vocals, Folk, Pirate Songs
An explorer song. Ahhh…exploring. Something that we do every time we get into a car and try to get to a gig. This is a beautiful piece about explorers trying to find the Northwest Passage to the Orient, or philosophically, the answer to one's life journey. Mixed Vocals, Folk, Pirate Songs
Leave Her, Johnnie is homeward-bound shanty and is normally sung by the men preparatory to landing. It is an opportunity for the crew to complain about the officers, the food, the ship, the pay and fellow sailors. We arranged Leave Her, Johnnie to be the voice of the women waiting for their men. Mixed Vocals, Folk, Pirate Songs
Music director Jon Krivitzky's fantasia on Fareweel tae Tarwathie. We lovingly dedicate this song to the memory of our good friend Dave Zielinski. Fair winds and following seas, friend. Mixed Vocals, Folk, Pirate Songs
A few of the boys die song. Tragedy? We think not. In fact, they get what’s coming to ‘em. Adventure and cannibalism on the high seas! Male Vocals, Folk, Pirate Songs
This is a ballad of strength and unity with a marvelous chorus. We really enjoyed this arrangement and we hope you do, too! Mixed Vocals, Folk, Pirate Songs
