A stirring, gorgeous and contemplative ballad in memorial to a friend; focusing on the potential positive effect the legacy of a loved one can have on survivors.  Featuring Petra Haden on vocals and violin, Skip Von Kuske on cello and myself on piano. Don't miss the gorgeous soft percussion of Gregg Willliams or the subtle toy piano and glockenspiel.

Don't You Wanna Be Forgotten

Ghosts, Guns and Butterflies

Instrumental version of this upbeat 70's-vibe pop song, bass by Cornelius Mims, drums by Andrew Jaimez, sax by Vince Meghrouni, Marcus Watkins on guitar and Sarah Terrell on backup vocal harmonies.

instr. - Love Song In The First World

instrumental version of this mid-tempo ballad with Petra Haden singing harmony, Marcus Watkins on mandolin and guitar, me on piano and Gregg Williams on drums/percussion.

instr. - Love Song For The Third World

instrumental version of this peppy pop tune with Petra Haden singing background harmony and playing fun rockin' violin riffs, Marcus Watkins on mandolin and acoustic guitar, Portland legend Tim Ellis on electric guitar (RIP) and I'm sorry I can't remember the name of the guy who played flute.  The flute and violin riffs double the crazy fun bizzy bass !

Instr. version - I Love You So Much Less Than Before

instrumental version of this unique rock arrangement with Tim Ellis on the Beck/Zappa-ish guitar licks, Imani Coppola on violin, Gregg Williams on drums and Marcus Watkins on rhythm guitar.

instr. version - I'm Not In Love

instrumental version of this powerfully building, stirring piano-based piece with harp and ambient guitars which climbs to a powerful rhythmic release, and features an odd chromatic set of vocals and effects in the bridge.

instr. version - Too Sensitive

instrumental version of dreamy, lighthearted and thought-provoking pop song with Andrew Jaimez on drums, Cornelius Mims on bass and me on piano.

instr. version -- I Love You @ 4 30

Light and ambient instrumental version featuring rhythmic grooves of Gregg Willilams on the drums, percussion and programming and a full arrangement with several guitars, a string section, trombone and bits of piano.

RINGS IN SPACES (instrumental)

instrumental version of this tune with a unique melody and instrumentation including accordion, steel drums and banging on the walls.

Easy (instrumental)

Spanish version of The Beatles' "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away".

Tu Tienes Que Esconder Tu Amor

A heartfelt, catchy, angry anti-Trump song with sporadic parenthetical calls to unify, take action and defeat Trumpism. With Gregg Williams on drums, Paul Roessler on Hammond B3.

Miserable Like You

I recently finished my 2nd album, "Don't You Wanna Be Forgotten" and these 10 songs range from intimate moments of just piano accompaniment to driving guitar and aggressive drum-based arrangements, passing through musical tapestries of horns and strings and glockenspiel and harp, etc.  Thee is tremendous musical and lyrical variety and a theme of striving to be a more humble person while visiting this earth.  Many fantastic musicians in Portland, New York and Los Angeles contributed, such as China Forbes, Imani Coppola, Gregg Williams, Phil Baker, Marcus Watkins, Cornelius Mims, Skip Von Kuske and Paul Roessler.  I hope you enjoy !

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