Baby I'm Amazed is a shamelessly, full-on, cheesy love song. I've always been a hopeless romantic and if I were ever to be in love with someone, I hope it would go something like this. I find inspiration everywhere, and the most inspirational thing that life has to offer is love. I hope this song makes you feel like you're watching your favorite chick flick or reading a Nicholas Sparks novel (chocolate not included). This song was arranged, mixed and produced by John Bender.

Baby I'm Amazed will be featured on Ariana's debut EP All I Ever Hoped For set to be released on August 22nd. Visit Ariana at http://www.arianayaptangco.com/ for the latest news. 

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A one minute preview of California Dreaming (not to be confused with the wonderful Mamas and Papas). I wrote this song my freshman year during in the dead of winter because I hated the cold so much and I really missed California (my family took trips there every year). I was also thinking about how everyone has that fantasy (or in this case, a dream) about traveling somewhere and meeting someone on vacation a la Troy and Gabriella and having some awesome romance (possibly with a snazzy dance number or two) Either way, this song is really about connecting with someone in an unexpected place.

California Dreaming - Preview

This is an original song I wrote way back in February with one of my best friends. I experienced writer's block about half way through writing it. Caroline helped me finish the rest. We Could Be unfortunately did not make it on to the record so I'm posting an acoustic version of it here. The title is pretty self explanatory. When writing this song, me and Carrie wanted to create a story about two people who are a little shy about entering a relationship. They might have their own personal reasons as to why. Maybe they're been hurt before or maybe they're scared to fall in love. And even though they're trying to resist it, they're still wondering what they could be.

We Could Be

Mr. Incredible is a song I really wanted to get right. It already had such a huge following and I wanted to live up to the image people already had in their heads of what it would sound like. I realized that I should go with what I thought was the most sincere and true to the original. This song was written for all the girls I know (and don't know) that want someone they can't have. Whether it's a celebrity or just a boy at school, I hope you like it. :) Thank you to everyone who has supported me in this process. 
Much Love, Ari
Mixed, produced and arranged by John Bender



Mr. Incredible

All I Ever Hoped For is one of my favorite songs on the album (that will be dropping soon!) and I'm super proud of it. I got my friends and family to be a part of this song which made it so much more special. (Listen for them around the 3:03 mark!)This song is basically about being super stalker-ish and creepy when you become enchanted by someone and how you come up with all these crazy scenarios of seeing this person. You would talk and finally be together just like the movies. You imagine being with this person in that way for so long. But suddenly during one magical night it happens and the room is spinning and you feel really happy but maybe a little shy and embarassed. But you just take it all in and enjoy the moment.
This song was mixed, produced and arranged by the fabulous John Bender. 
Buy this song on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/all-i-ever-hoped-for-single/id660435506

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All I Ever Hoped For

I'm Ariana and I'm 19. I write songs in my spare time and I hope you like them. 

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