“Visions & Dreams” is a fresh collection of songs written, co-produced, and performed by singer-songwriter Ingrid D. Johnson with musical composition, arrangment, and co-production by her band “The Funky Fresh Crew” with some featured performances from artists from the 2009 compilation CD wounded Soul Vol 1&2. 

This album is Johnson’s sophomore album, as a singer - songwriter. The songs are soulful, introspective, fun, spiritual and socially conscious. The album showcases the growth, warmth, strength, and character in Johnson’s voice. 

Enjoy this diverse, musical, experience that offers a shot of wisdom and a taste of Soul, Jazz, R&B, Reggae, Pop, Gospel, and a hint of spoken word. It is an album written with the heart and soul of a poet asking us all to hold on to our “Visions and Dreams” ... and never let go! Enjoy. 


VISIONS & DREAMS ALBUM ( Set for release 2015)

Still In The Silence (Rob Stuart's Extended Remix)

Awakening 

George and The Imagination Machine 

Rob Stuart: Keys, Programming and creation of songs epilogue (ending)
George Koller: Double Bass and Bowed Double Bass
Peter Adams: 12 String Guitar and inspiration 
Nella Rondina: “Angel Whispers” 
George Rondina: Vocals, Keys and Programming

Recorded at Number 9 Audio Group Toronto 
Produced By GVR  

Cover Design: Jude Rondina 

Written by George Rondina 

Recording Engineers: Aaron Fund Salem, Brian Mcloughlin, Bernie Cisternas and  Cu “Denim Blu”.
Mastered by Alex Gordon at Abbey Road Studios London England 

Dedicated to my friend and musical inspiration over many decades:
                              The Legendary David Marsden 
                                            Nythespirit.com
  A  huge shout out to Miss Parker who has been so incredibly supportive


Lyrics: 

Raindrops falling / on leaves so green
Walking through time / a familiar scene 

Birds call on a new day / they have never been 
And the world comes alive / with the sound of the rain

I lost sight of you / but now I’m found
Sun melting snow / making streams on sacred ground 

 Magnolia Blossoms make magic carpets all around 
Hoping this moment will never slip away 

 I am Awakening 
 got nothing to hide 

 I am Awakening 
 Right here by your side 

 Sunlight streams  / distant songs of love
Universal dreams  / that come from above 
  
The brightest colours I’ve ever heard 
Mesmorized by their magical words

Like a river that runs forever 
 it’s an endless stream

We can navigate through any weather
Let’s sail this everlasting dream

 I am Awakening 
 got nothing to hide 

 I am Awakening
 Always right here by your side 

 I am Awakening 
Got nothing to hide

I am Awakening 
I am Awakening 



G. Rondina

Spring 2020

Awakening

A sample of the 2015 upcoming album "Visions & Dreams".

Long After Your Gone  by Ingrid D. Johnson & The Funky fresh Crew

I'm Running

0714 - hayden mekai

0713 - hayden mekai

05 Your Love is Sweeter by Ingrid D. Johnson & The Funky Fresh Crew

01 I Work for Love  Not hate by Ingrid D. Johnson & The Funky Fresh Crew

08 Changes by Ingrid D. Johnson & The Funky Fresh Crew

03 Somethings Moving in The Distance by Ingrid D. Johnson & The Funky Fresh Crew

03 Live Your Life

Enjoy this diverse, musical, experience that offers a shot of wisdom and a taste of Jazz, Pop, Blues, Gospel, R&B, Reggae, and world beat rhythms. Sprinkled with a dash of powerful spoken word that is sure to touch your heart, inspire your soul, and even make you tap your feet & clap your hands. It is an album written with the heart of a poet, asking us all to ask ourselves this important question (in relation to all our our relationships) ... “What about Love?” 

01 On My Own

04 Not 2 Late (Remix)

Enjoy this diverse, musical, experience that offers a shot of wisdom and a taste of Jazz, Pop, Blues, Gospel, R&B, Reggae, and world beat rhythms. Sprinkled with a dash of powerful spoken word that is sure to touch your heart, inspire your soul, and even make you tap your feet & clap your hands. It is an album written with the heart of a poet, asking us all to ask ourselves this important question (in relation to all our our relationships) ... “What about Love?” 


08 Opium Bride

Shine On (Featuring Desi Rondina) - Imagination Machine

Ingrid D. Johnson is a published poet, spoken word recording artist, singer-songwriter that uses her Music & ART to bring awareness to important social issues, like childhood sexual abuse.

All of her creative endeavors are produced and promoted by her small production company In The Closet Productions. Established in September 2009.

*** On October.26th, 2011, Johnson was chosen by The Manitoba Women’s Advisory Council and Mentoring Artist’s for Women’s Art (MAWA) to be honored by Jennifer Howard ( The Minister of The Manitoba Status of Women) for using music for social change. She was featured in their publication: Women in The Arts; Artists Working for Social Change.

Visit www.intheclosetproductions.com to learn more.

All songs on the album What About Love?, Visions and Dreams, and My life was created by Ingrid D. Johnson & The Funky Fresh Crew.  

*The Funky Fresh Crew - (Keys) Nick Mullin, (Drums) Steve Martens, (Guitar) Frank Rizzuto, and (Bass) Joseph Penner. 

*Previous members: Mike Cann (Bass), Philip Collins (Trumpet)

*Other contributors: Rosalyn Dennette (Violin), Mel Remier (Harmonica), Andrew Littleford (Trumpet), and Kyle Wedlake (Saxophone).

Other Vocal contributors: NDU, Joe Curtis, and Jayda Mushinski , Nick Mullin, and Steve Martens.

The song “Me and you” was written by Ingrid D Johnson with music produced by Mister Lazy.

The songs “Rainbows” and “Hide Away” written by Ingrid D. Johnson with music produced by Neal Pinto.
Check out the album DEEAMER today!

08 Changes by Ingrid D. Johnson & The Funky Fresh Crew

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