Written in the dead of Winter. This song is inspired by the isolation that can sometimes be associated with that time of year. Recorded in  CoulghJordan Studios By Dermot O Hare. Mastered By C.J Jacobson.



Lyrics:
Evergreen, It smells of home
Empty stocking, all alone
Secrets lost, on frozen ground
Clocks Have changed, its dark by now
and the carolers sang in a silent night

Chorus:
Hm na, hm na, hm na,hm  (X2)
The water outside it slowly froze, then it snowed

Chimney dreams, they hide in smoke
Candles dance, in most windows
To lead the holy, on holy nights
The stars come out, the flame ignites
and the carolers sang in a silent night.

(Chorus) 

Mistletoe, confused by love
Bells the ring, when a cold blows,
Pray for souls, at a midnight mass
A baby, nails and a timber cross

(Chorus)

Roaring flame, turns most to soot 
Embers burn, with evil looks
Melting slowly, man of snow
Seek compassion, in eyes of coal
And the carolers sang in a silent night

(Chorus)   

The Snow

For P.W

Written about a friend of my mother on the occasion of her death. Her and I did not know each other that well at all, I only saw her once or twice a year but she was the inspiration for this song.
In accordance with her last wishes, her ashes were scattered on the unique landscape of Connemara, County Galway. 

Recorded in Cloughjordan by Dermot O Hare.
Mastered by C.J Jacobson. 


Lyrics:

(I)
The end hit a friend, hit me hard so I start to think 
I remember yesterdays tomorrow was today last week
We rarely saw each other you and me
You were far away or so it seemed
 
Chorus:
But when word hit me like a smack in the face 
All the memories bled out of every place 
And its hard as turf to swallow but worse
Those thoughts fade too like ash in the dirt
Though I think of you there's no guarantee 
That time wont change almost everything 
But I'm reminded of you when I sing
Memory you've gone away from me  (X3)

(II)
Well my age took the stage when the rage cause you've gone took hold
So many years we'd known each other I don't know 
If I knew you as little as you knew me
Or what your last thoughts were before you were forced to leave

(Chorus)

(III)
Your laid to rest in Connemara about an hour from the place where you lived
In time I'll taste the flavor of those who prematurely dig graves
When my hands have turned to paper like yours
Maybe I'll remember how much it hurt

(Chorus)




;emory Gne

Recorded live at Ofen bar: Misu und Musi on the 23rd of June 2015 in Berlin, Germany.
Shepard & The Wolf is the first song from what will be the new album. 
Available for free download.

Recorded by: Jamie Collier
Mastered by: CJ Jacobson

Shepard & The Wolf (Live @ Misu Musi)

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Guitar & Vocals - Jason James
Fiddle - Aishling O' Reilly

Preformed on Charlie Mcgettigans weekly radio show "The Saturday Connection" on Shannonside Fm, March 2016.

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Linda on BBC Radio Scotland on traveling folk with Bruce MacGregor.
Taken from the album Misery Loves Company.

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(C) 2018 The Anarchy Ranch. 

The new Album "Misery Loves Company" out now. 
 
Available from official store at http://www.jaysonbratten.com/

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1 in 4 Women Will Experience Domestic Violence Over The Course Of Their Lifetime.

Domestic violence is the abuse of power, where one person in a relationship uses a variety of tactics to gain power and control over the other person.

Linda is the 3rd  song from the Album Sex & Propaganbda. 
Mastered by C.J Jacobson


Linda (Original Mix)

Jayson Bratten is an Irish musician, singer and songwriter from Longford in Ireland. Jayson’s music influence and style began to develop in the mid 2000’s when he lived in Galway. While busking on the streets of the city of the tribes, Jayson began to come into his own and develop a distinct style and sound. This was further impacted, by his years traveling to Belgium, Canada and Australia. These experiences led to what would be one of the biggest influences of his song writing. Jayson described “The more I traveled, the more people, places and stories I encountered, song writing became a way of documenting my travels and my experiences”. The eclectic mix of music and lyrical influences during this time can be seen, in his profound use of narrative and poignant lyrics in his songs. Soon after returning from traveling this outpouring of creativity resulted in his first album “Sex and Propaganda” which he released in early 2015.


Following the completion of this album, the groundbreaking Folk scene of Berlin, Germany, drew Jayson from Ireland once again. Within a short time, Jayson began to perform in a variety of venues from bars to beer festivals. These performances began to underpin his viability as a charismatic and distinctive artist. His music soon caught the interest of one of Berlin’s regional television channel s “Alex TV”. Jayson showcased his material on the hour-long hit programme INDIEAHNER - Music for your Tipi. This promoted his music even further and his popularity grew in music circles in the burrows of Berlin. After great success with his album in Germany, he decided to return to Ireland and pursue a career in his homeland.  


Since returning to Ireland in early 2016, Jayson has been promoting himself and playing in well known venues around the country, such as The Roisin Dubh, Galway, The Button Factory, Dublin and Crane Lane Theatre, Cork, as well as many local appearances around the island of Ireland. He has caught the attention of many well known radio broadcasters and has done a showcase slot on “The Green Room” with Orla Barry on Newstalk and “The Saturday Connection” with the renowned Charlie McGettigan on Shannonside FM. Charlie described Jayson’s song “Linda”; “I was very taken by his music, one song in particular, this track called Linda. What a great song, absolutely gorgeous song writing”.


In the last six months, Jayson has created a new collection of material. He will begin recording his new album in September in the acclaimed Grouse Lodge in Westmeath, which is famous for recording other well known artists such as Michael Jackson, REM and Manic Street Preachers. Jayson will be working on his album with distinguished producer John Henry, who recorded material with fellow Irish artists Ryan Sheridan and Scottish band Simple Minds.


Jayson’s unique singing style, coupled with his gifted song writing has created a unique sound. This writing of raw, stripped back songs has become his trademark. He is undoubtedly one of Ireland’s hidden gems.

Jayson Bratten

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