Self reflection can be painful. Especially if it's honest. And there comes a time when you need to forgive yourself and start to embrace all that your life can offer, right here, right now. And start to love your life and live it without regret.
That is this song.
An original song, written by Joe Rose and Helen Meissner. 
Released date 26th November 2021.
Produced and arranged by Helen Meissner.

Joe was a late starter to the stage but within a year of recording, which he started three years ago aged 60, he had a track played on BBC Radio 2 thanks to Elaine Paige playing his cover of Empty Chairs at Empty Tables. His debut album Class was recommended by the Mail on Saturday as an ideal stocking filler for mum and he was approached by BGT personally (before the show was shelved due to Covid!
In the summer of 2020 he and his wife started to try to write songs together. It was a completely new experience for both of them. They were not entirely happy with the output. However, his wife Helen Meissner found a calling the electronic/dance/alternative music market and launched herself as Helefonix. Finally they have managed to get as far as releasing a track they are both proud of. 
This track will be released at the end of November, on Folkstock Records. It is not a Christmas track per se but the end of the year is as good a time as any to reflect and forgive and enjoy all that the season has to offer!

We really hope you enjoy it.

Lyrics: The time has come at last
To Sit and think  
The times my judgement’s failed 
I sit and weep

Oh time can cure all things
So they say
But I’m not sure my life
Was made that way

Regrets they come so fast
It’s time to lose the past
And love my life as it is
It was meant to be

Regrets they come and go
It’s time to take control
It’s time to live my life
As it’s meant to be

Joe Rose - The Time Has Come

Home Lovin' Man is a track which written by Roger Cook, Roger Greenaway, and Tony Macaulay and first performed by Andy Williams. The song reached #7 in the UK and #10 on the adult contemporary chart in 1970.
Joe loves this track and prompted by a recent record purchase at the local charity shop found himself singing this track to himself. And yes you've guessed, wife Helen Meissner asked if he'd consider recording it as she'd never heard it before and wanted to share the track all over again!
Following on from his cameo appearance, representing the male antagonists in the Jackie Weaver's Kicked Him Out track earlier in the year, this is Joe's second release and it's safe to say he's getting his mojo back!
Home Lovin' Man is out on 12th November 2021 on all  the usual streaming platforms and whets the appetite for an original track, The Time Has Come, which has been written by Joe and his wife Helen and produced by her. The Time Has Come will be available on 26th November 2021.

Updates and links will be on Joe's website : https://joerosesings.com/

Joe can be found at @joerosesings on all socials :) ]would be lovely to hear from you.
Also can be emailed at helenmeissner@hotmail.co.uk

Joe Rose - Home Lovin Man

Welcome to our modern fairy story.
It was a hot day in early August, everyone's windows were wide open and Helen Meissner was on her drive. Suddenly she was aware of an earnest young voice floating on the light breeze! She had no idea who it was. Someone was singing their heart out to Olivia Rodrigo's album Sour. No one was visible. Helen tried to find out where the sound was coming from. All the time feeling a bit of a stalker! But this voice, well, she couldn't leave it. 

https://folkstockrecords.bandcamp.com/track/frankie-meades-jingle-bell-rock

So on asking the neighbours across the road (as it was definitely coming from that direction!) she discovered that one of her neighbours’ sons was a keen singer and it was most likely him. So she said if he'd ever like to come and record himself singing in her studio, the door was always open. Little did she know he was only 8 years old! 
A few weeks later there was a knock at the door and Frankie had been badgering his dad to come and knock. Finally dad Ben plucked up the courage to see if I had meant what I said. And the rest is ...
Helen has a reputation for being a ‘Mrs Fix it’ for aspiring singers and songwriters, being responsible for the Radio 6 Music spins and success for her then 15 year old child’s band (Charlie Deakin Davies in The Folk), national media coverage for her single with Jackie Weaver and Radio 2 play for her husband Joe Rose, the early career of Stevenage singer Kelly Oliver and London based artist Zoe Wren. Among many, many others via her label Folkstock Records.

However, Helen only started creating music herself the year before, at the grand age of 54, as Helefonix! Initially self producing and learning as she went, Radio 3 and 6 Music broadcast her music and then she collaborated on a single which attracted multiple national BBC and ITV appearances, broadsheet press and national BBC radio coverage with THE Jackie Weaver earlier this year and poet/BBC broadcaster Ian McMillan in the summer. 
Helen could see the potential in Frankie and was excited to work with him and see what he was capable of in the studio. So many unknowns, would he even turn up for the first session!? But then dead on the dot of four, there was a knock on the door and there he was. And he’s  gratifyingly reliable too. Helen can set her clock by him!
Helen has long been regarded as the maker of dreams and Frankie’s dream is to have an album on streaming platforms. Looks like Helen was in the right place at the right time. Got to love a bit of serendipity! This release of Jingle Bell Rock is the first step in that direction!
Fast forward a few weeks of working together and Helen and Frankie have made one of his own lyrical ideas into a track, which is in development and also recorded this endearing rendition of Jingle Bell Rock. We hope you like it!
Frankie is fortunate in that his parents support his performance ambitions. He has singing lessons every week and is part of a drama group. So he is no stranger to performing live, is completely fearless and confident, as well as being unusually articulate for a child of his age.

“We are overjoyed and so excited to see where Helen takes Frankie and the experience he will gain. Since Frankie has been working with Helen his confidence has grown and he is loving every minute of being in the studio.
What we have heard sounds amazing, and is a huge hit with friends and family members especially Jingle Bell Rock.
Frankie is really enjoying working with Helen as he says she makes it fun and also very professional. He can’t wait to get back in the studio and create more music.” Jade and Ben Meades (parents).

Jingle Bell Rock will be released on video, bandcamp, soundcloud via Folkstock Records from 6th December and on general release on the usual streaming platforms on 21st December 2021.

https://folkstockrecords.bandcamp.com/track/frankie-meades-jingle-bell-rock

All contact is via Helefonix@gmail.com
07969 249286
www.folkstockrecords.com

Frankie Meades - JIngle Bell Rock

An original track by Joe Rose and Helen Meissner.

https://folkstockrecords.bandcamp.com/track/the-time-has-come

Chris West's reaction To The Time Has Come Phoenix Radio

Introducing Frankie Meades - 8yr old from Walkern in Hertfordshire.
Leigh Chambers talks to Helen Meissner about how they got together to release this track.
https://folkstockrecords.bandcamp.com/track/frankie-meades-jingle-bell-rock
https://soundcloud.com/folkstock-records/frankie-meades-jingle-bell-rock

Helen Talking To Leigh Chambers On Cambridge 105

Class

Joe Rose - Hello Again

Boutique label for showcasing excellence within singer songwriter and acoustic folk n roots genres. Set up in November 2013 by Helen Meissner. Lead producer Lauren Deakin Davies. Has since released and promoted almost 50 releases;  singles, EP's and albums. Four albums recommended in Sunday Times Culture Magazine, two in The Telegraph, two with tracks in Playlist in Music Week. Over 30 spins on BBC Radio 2, 3 and 6. Releases on vinyl, cd and digital portals.

“Folkstock is a label to hang your hat on. Helmed by Helen Meissner, they approach everything with a DIY ethos that is admirable and, also, successful. More importantly, Helen has a great ear for music and an obvious passion which comes out in everything they do."Harry Harris, Spiral Earth

'playing tracks from the boutique label Folkstock Records..label boss Helen Meissner says she wants to champion female songwriters with this release and bang the drum a bit especially as we have a female producer Lauren Deakin Davies who has produced all the other tracks on this fine compilation of grass roots female artists. And many thanks to Helen for pointing out to me in good time that todays show falls in International Women’s Day, which is why the whole show celebrates women; women’s achievement, women’s pride and womens’ struggle.” Tom Robinson, BBC6 Music

“It may be a small operation, but British label Folkstock has become shop window for an impressive roster of youthful singer songwriters who roam far beyond the borders of the traditional repertoire.….
Clive Davis, The Sunday Times 15/03/15

“It is reported that only 13 per cent of songs registered with the Performing Right Society are by women songwriters. Which makes The F Spot both a statement of intent and a welcome piece of music. There are 10 songs by 10 different ‘femmes fatales’ and they are of a consistently high standard, whether from a trailblazer such as Peggy Seeger (You Don’t Know How Lucky You Are) or a young London student called Kaity Rae (It Is)….there is much to enjoy in a variety of styles and approaches… The album is from progressive British label Folkstock”.
Martin Chilton, The Telegraph. 04/04/15

“Not a hint of treacle on this atmospheric, no frills compilation from a label that is nurturing some our most promising folk talent.….. There isn’t a weak link to be found”
Clive Davis, The Sunday Times 14/12/14

“In a relatively short time Folkstock Records has established itself as the ‘go to’ place for those folk artists that many other labels ignore. And the result of their ‘opportunity creation’ has delivered some outstanding artist to a wider and highly appreciative audience. Without discrimination by position in the genre, longevity or gender, Folkstock has consistently ‘done a fine job’ in bringing folk music to your ears" Tim Carroll, Folkwords

“It has been a distinct pleasure to see the work Folkstock are doing, I particularly like the blurring of musical genres that they encourage and the anchoring of these relatively new stars to their particular visions and voices for people to judge them almost stripped bare”. Peter Taranaski, She Dances in the Mind blog 30/09/15