This was pre-ceremony music at a wedding I played and sang at in Dallas, Texas last July with some lovely people:)

The House Of God, Forever (live from First Presbyterian in Dallas, Texas)

None But Jesus (live from Bridgetown in Portland, Oregon)

O Come, O Come Emmanuel (live from Ekklesia Church in Eugene, Oregon)

Take me to the river; I wanna find me some peace
Where it bubbles up from the fountains of the deep.
Take me to the river, my burdens to release
Where it flows so peaceful.
Go under and be set free.

Take me to the mountain with the streams that never run dry
And taste that living water, cuz I don't wanna die.
My eyes are feeling heavy and I carry quite a load,
So take me to the mountain so I can let 'em go.

Take me up to the ridge where the wildflowers are in bloom,
Where I can get this off my chest, clear the air, and make some room
For the things that matter--you.
I said, "Where are you, Lord?" You said, "Oh, I'm inside of you."

// God is closer than you think. // 

BIG THANK YOU to Jarin Bressler from Snow Wood Studios in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho for helping me make this song into something that is so, well, me. It shall be available on itunes soon! // Tally ho! 

Take Me To The River - Original

It's that 3-second blip of memory-filled dopamine that passed through your system when you hear that song or see that movie or walk into that place that reminds you of someone you once loved. It's those three seconds of sentimental memory where we ask, "Could I love this person again?"

Could I? - Original (Live from The Wooden Floor)

This was a practice session I just happen to get a recording of.

Moral of the song's story: He's better than you think.

Oh, You - Original (practice session with Dannel Fischer on cello)

Recorded live with Mitch Dane at Sputnik Sound Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. Vocals + Guitar: Emily Otteson
Upright Bass: Geoff Saunders
Violin: Sarah Holbrook
Producer: Emily Otteson, Mitch Dane


Found this song on some sheet music in a friend's basement--written by James I. Russell in 1906.  I've never been to Ireland, although I am half Irish, but I think everyone can relate to feeling a longing towards home or a fond time in life or childhood. We all long for something!

Where the River Shannon Flows

A little live song from a staircase. From my heart to yours.

Emily Otteson

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