Hello! Here is a one-taker of me singing after a very exhausting day= strained singing. However, I like the rawness of it, and the breaks in my voice remind us we are all human and sometimes unsure and lacking in follow through. I am rambling now. Enjoy this cover of a song that stole my heart when I heard Rae Morris's gentle, yet soulful voice singing it along with Clean Bandit.
I have been in a season of radical change. I was not the same person earlier this year. Circumstances have forced me to scrap parts of myself, who I thought I was and start building myself from scratch. This song means something to me, despite its sometimes cryptic lyrics. My belief is that there is always hope, not through another, not through one's self... but someone who is above all else: Jesus. I have never lost hope even when my whole world was turned upside down at a few moments this year. Message me if you want to chat!

Up Again (Rae Morris and Clean Bandit cover)

When I was in Tokyo this last summer, I got my heart broken. I sang my heart out to this song in karaoke rooms all over Tokyo. Its meaning seemed to echo what was in my heart. 

Another frustrated imperfect recording! However, I lose all patience and end up posting whatever I have. This time, I was set on using a capo because I liked to keep the open chord sound; however, neither of my two capos seemed to be working properly and would slip throughout the song to create a ringing sound that is easily picked up on the mic.

Clarity (Acoustic cover of Zedd)

Look out for the release of the higher quality audio on Spotify, iTunes, etc in the next week or so!
A soulful indie rock ballad with a raw vocal that gradually builds to a crescendo of passionate angst.
Story:
This track starts out addressing someone as if a letter, but then breaks into a moment of introspection at the chorus. The internal conflict created erupts into a fury of emotion near the end. It addresses the themes of forgiveness and establishing boundaries, themes not often discussed in music.

Hearts entangled are not easily or cleanly disentangled. I wrote this based on an experience I had while living in Japan the summer of 2017. An experience I had there had taken more of a toll on me than I had realized, and I dealt with its effects well into the following year. Hearts entangled are not easily or cleanly disentangled.

Fine Line (mp3 Version)

Lyrics: https://genius.com/Newsboys-we-believe-lyrics

We Believe (Newboys Cover)

Lyrics: https://genius.com/Housefires-build-my-life-lyrics

Build My Life (Housefires Cover)

One of my few pieces that describe physical sensations in a memory. I draw meaning from them in this piece.

Loving with anxiety.

Healing Kisses (Bedroom Sessions)

Lyrics: https://genius.com/Elevation-worship-only-king-forever-lyrics

Only King Forever (Elevation Worship cover)

Lyrics: https://genius.com/Hillsong-worship-cornerstone-live-lyrics

Cornerstone (Hillsong Cover)

Lyrics: https://hillsong.com/lyrics/hosanna/

Hosanna (Hillsong United cover)

I wrote this on Palm Sunday 2020.
I was focusing on the songwriting and my vocals are a bit lackluster and I was super tired today, but I was excited to have a Macbook Pro to create this on Garageband.
I used the AI generated drums that you can adjust the uses of which drums and the groove, but it essentially follow the BPM you give it. I was surprised how easy it was to use and how much potential it has.
I was experimenting a lot in this piece and was writing as I went some of the time.
I also was having a rough day and needed to remind myself where my true hope comes from.
Behind the lyrics:
Honestly, I wrote them out in 20 minutes on a sticky note on my computer~
This song is going through the contrasting attitudes of humanity towards Christ seen first in his reception on what we refer to as "Palm Sunday" where he was praised, and the path of suffering to the cross which we we refer to as "Good Friday", but the hope coming from Resurrection Day (Easter). I pull in it's relevance to us now in the verses.

I hope it can bless you!

Here Comes Our Salvation

I threw this together in about...3-4 hours! This is a song I wrote at the beginning of 2018 for my dad as he - and the family, was going through a hard time.
I think it can encourage and inspire everyone during these uncertain days. These experiences and change can only make you grow! It's time to shed the old skin.

Giving Way SINGLE

Giving Way

I might re-upload this later after I fix it a bit.
Had fun nearly crashing my computer by experimenting with a bunch of synths and patches. I tried a little harder to make to make my voice sound better. I made a makeshift voice booth with pillows. I fiddled a bit more with the settings on both the analog mixer and digital. I turned down the compression and there is less of a buzz. I definitely notice a difference. I think the voice sounds better in the beginning and near the end. I think I should have chosen a different drum perhaps...
Anywho! 'Twas so fun, I lost track of time and missed a Zoom meeting.
Recorded for my church where I am the worship leader. Not my song.

Album art belongs to Bethany Porter (c)

So Will I (100 Billion X)(Hillsong Cover)

Having more fun with synths and layering. This was my first time ever using an electric drum. I don’t know if I like this drum... might change it later. It sort of takes away from some of the ethereal quality... but it also gives it a more playfulness, and uniqueness.

My arrangement, but the song doesn’t belong to me.

In light of Pentecost Sunday this coming Sunday, I chose this song for Sunday worship and made this rendition of it for my congregation amidst the social distance order style worship we’ve been doing the last couple months.

Enjoy!

Holy Spirit (Jesus Culture Cover)

I wrote this arrangement for Hillsong Worship’s “Take Heart” at the beginning of May.

I really enjoyed the staccato string and how it kept the energy alive through the piece.

This was the first in the series of 3 worship covers I did for work while experimenting with pads and other patches.

Take Heart (Strings Hillsong Cover)

Local artist. I don't live in any specific genre.
I write music that usually centers around conflict - inner or relational. Being a bit of a passive person, music helps me to come to terms with the way I am actually feeling, and sometimes writing gives me to courage to face conflict head on rather than shy away.
AUTHENTICITY is my goal.

Bethany Anne Music

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