Half Written Story is the 2nd studio album from Sonnet Cottage, and recipient of the IMEA Folk Album of the year award. Chill vibe, alternative folk rock featuring sisters Rachel and Torey.

Half Written Story

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Have You Ever Seen The Rain (The Voice Performance)

About:
This song is about Lake Pleasant in the Adirondack mountains in upstate New York (USA). We visit almost every year for summer vacation. Sometimes, when the weather is just right, it really is the most beautiful place. I just with they had a Marriot ;-))

Credits/Info: 
- Original Song, Acoustic Guitar, and Lyrics by Chris Martin
- Guitar tracks and vocals home recorded
- Copyright 2011

"In The Mountains" Lyrics:

I wake up early in the mountains...
First light shines across the lake
The early morning fog is lifting...
The peace is there for me to take

I watch the old boats as they glide by...
Men with peace upon their face
They're not thinking 'bout the old days...
Must be the magic in this place

I watch the children play beside me...
Building castles in the sand
You can feel the joy among them...
Part of the wonder of this land

In the evening when the Sun's down...
A million stars up in the sky
I can only look with wonder...
I even feel a little high

I woke up early in the mountains...
First light shone across the lake
The early morning fog had lifted...
The peace was there for me to take

Always Introspective

"In The Mountains" - Version 1

Lately I have been reading very sad news about young kids committing suicide due to relentless bullying. Their crime: being "different". I think this is so sad. People should be able to live their own life, their own way, so long as it does not hurt anyone else.  Anyway, that is what I was thinking about when I wrote this song. 

Credits: 
- Original Song, Acoustic Guitar, Lyrics by Chris Martin
- Christian Di Carlo (Gate57) = Keyboards, Programming, Mastering
- Max Centorame (Gate57) = Bass Guitar
- Marcello Centorame (Gate57) = Guitar Leads
- Copyright 2012


"I'm On Your Side" lyrics:
I:
I know there’s times when life gets hard...
Get on your feet … fight ‘em hard 

I’m on your side…
Stand tall with pride

II:
It all comes down to a choice...
So dig down deep … use your voice

I’m on  your side…
Stand tall with pride

III:
It is your right to live your life...
I know the pain cuts like a knife

I’m on  your side…
Stand tall with pride

IV:
Don’t let them win … you come first ….
Denying your own life is so much worse

I’m on your side…
Stand tall with pride 

I’m on your side…
Stand tall with pride 

I’m on your side…
I’m on your side…

"I'm On Your Side" - Original by Chris Martin Music with Gate57

Credits: 
- Original Song, Acoustic Guitar, Lyrics by Chris Martin
- Keyboards and programming by Christian Di Carlo (GATE57.com)
- Produced, Mixed, and Mastered by GATE57.com
- Copyright 2012 


Lyrics:
I don’t know what you’re feeling...
I can’t know your pain
I don’t have the right words...
I can’t ease your rains

And I’ll always be by your side
I’ll never leave you behind

II.
I did not live your past...
I don’t know why the haunting lasts
But when those clouds come rolli’n in...
We’ll go through them thick or thin

And I’ll always be by your side
I’ll never leave you behind
I’ll always be by your side
I’ll never leave you behind

"By Your Side"  - by Chris Martin Music with GATE57

I just had to write this in memory of Whitney Houston. I hope you enjoy it. 

Credits: 
- Original song, Acoustic Guitar, Lyrics by Chris Martin
- Copyright 2012

http://www.whitneyhouston.com/us/home

"Fortune Or Fame" - In Memoriam: Whitney Houston

another old track I first did on acapella, then  was arranged by Darwin Baird http://soundcloud.com/voiceof1/stir-my-heart-remix-colab 9 months ago, and now given a new life by http://soundcloud.com/nj-apostol . hope you can listen to this.....good morning on a very early blessed Sunday morning =) 

STIR MY HEART
lyrics & vocal melody- http://soundcloud.com/gnetsound
music & backing vocals- http://soundcloud.com/nj-apostol

Heavenly Father
I'm down on my knees
I'm asking forgiveness
For all the things that I've done

For all of the heartaches
And all of the shame
For all of the sorrow
And unwanted pain that I've given you (hmm)


Stir my heart ( Heavenly Father) to remember your name
(Heavenly father) Seek for your words, your mercy & grace
Never let go (never let me stray away)
Did you hear my pray, that I've given you 
Heavenly Father ( will you hear my pray)

Stir my heart- gnetsound original & nj apostol (version 3)now with lyrics

Credits/Info: 
- Original Song, Acoustic Guitar, and Lyrics by Chris Martin
- Guitar tracks and vocals home recorded
- Keyboards and programming by Christian Di Carlo (GATE57) 
- Produced, Mixed, and Mastered by GATE57
- Original Song, Copyright 2012 
- Played: Martin GPCPA1

"To This Day" lyrics:
When I told you I needed my space...
It would lead to my loneliest place
I watched you cry as you begged me to stay...
How I left I'll never understand

To this day
 
When I told you I needed some time...
It would lead to my darkest of times
I had changed and I pushed you away...
It's a time I regret

To this day
 
I still miss that look in your eyes...
And the places they took us at times
I feel you deep in my soul every day...
How I wish I could have ya back

To this day

"To This Day" Version 2 - by Chris Martin Music with Gate57

"Gemini" by Chris Martin (guitar solo)

Credits/Info: 
- Home recorded with my Martin DCPA1 Madagascar. 



"Gemini" - (Original Guitar Solo)

Welcome to my SoundCloud page! Please click on the "Tracks" link to hear all of my music. I really appreciate it when anyone enjoys my music. Listen, download, like, share, enjoy! 

Note: While I allow most of my music to be downloaded for free, all proceeds from music sales are donated to various charities. 

About me: 
I was born and raised on Long Island, NY. I'm a singer-songwriter as I enjoy writing my own songs most. I play acoustic guitar and the harmonica. My style of music is Contemporary Folk and Singer-Songwriter. The decade of music that most influenced my music taste is the 70's. Most influenced by Neil Young.  

I like to write songs from the heart. I want to express how I feel about past experiences, about current events, and just about anything else that really moves me in some meaningful way.  I hope that you "feel" what my songs are about too when you listen to them. 

Note: 
There is so much great music by so many folks on SoundCloud I have yet to find a good way of listening to everyone's music with the little time I have to do it in. So, I REALLY appreciate it when anyone listens to any of mine! … I am sure your life is busy too. Thanks again!

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