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Joy on Purpose

Motherhood/Family

Related tracks: Thin line

Words by F.S Pierpoint
Music by John Rutter
Vocals and Instrumentals by Layna Claunch

For the beauty of the earth
For the beauty of the skies
For the love which from our birth
Over and around us lies
Over and around us lies
Lord of all, to thee we raise
This our joyful hymn of praise

For the beauty of each hour
Of the day and of the night
Hill and vale, and tree and flower
Sun and moon, and stars of light
Sun and moon, and stars of light
Lord of all, to thee we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise

For the joy of human love
Brother, sister, parent, child
Friends on earth and friends above
For all gentle thoughts and mild
For all gentle thoughts and mild
Lord of all, to thee we raise
This our joyful hymn of praise

For each perfect gift of thine
To our race so freely given
Graces human and divine
Flow'rs of earth and buds of heav'n
Flow'rs of earth and buds of heav'n
Lord of all to thee we raise
This our joyful hymn of praise
This our joyful hymn of praise

For the Beauty of the Earth

Words and Music by Layna Claunch
Vocals and Instrumentals by Layna Claunch
             
In a world of illusions and whimsical lies
Youth that is fleeting and love songs that die
We’re searching to find the true meaning of love
Sensing it's real, and descends from above

How do you measure the care of a father
Dedicating himself to toil day by day       
Every moment spent thinking of others
Sacrificing in ways he knows none can repay
           
Love is disputed in poems and in songs
What are we missing where have we gone wrong                          
Real love, it seems, is so hard to define
In view that its price is revealed over time

How do you write down the touch of a mother
Soothing her child’s cry without delay
Giving time and attention and comfort
Doing all that she can and providing a way

To reach their potential 
Filling minds and hearts with light
Her words and touch are gentle
Encouragement to fight

Real love can be sharp; can cut like a sword
Truth spoken in love that the weak can't afford 
Enduring the taunts, the mocking and jeers
Your reason to speak even if no one hears

How do you measure the care of a father
Dedicating himself to toil day by day         
Every moment spent thinking of others
Sacrificing in ways he knows none can repay

These precious roles are essential
To pay the price of love
Helping all to reach their potential
Giving tears and sweat and blood

How do you measure the care of a father             
Dedicating himself to toil day by day          
Every moment spent thinking of others
Sacrificing in ways he knows none can repay

The Price Of Love

Words and Music by Johnny Duhan and Christy Moore
Vocals and Instrumentals by Layna Claunch

I am a sailor, you're my first mate
We signed on together, we coupled our fate
Hauled up our anchor, determined not to fail
For the heart's treasure, together we set sail

With no maps to guide us we steered our own course
We rode out the storms when the winds were gale force
Sat out the doldrums with patience and hope
Working together we learned how to cope

Life is an ocean and love is a boat
In troubled waters it keeps us afloat
When we started the voyage, there was just me and you
Now gathered 'round us, we have our own crew

Together we're in this relationship
We've built it with care to last the whole trip
Our true destination's not marked on any charts
We're navigating to shores of the heart

Life is an ocean and love is a boat
In troubled waters it keeps us afloat
When we started the voyage, there was just me and you
Now gathered 'round us, we have our own crew

The Voyage

Original song about the true story of my tiny 4'11" pioneer grandma, Amy Loader, dancing in the snow to help her girls get out of bed when she had just lost her husband on the trek and her daughters were on the brink of starvation and freezing. I was told this lovely, inspiring story from a tiny girl and decided to write a song about it.

Music/Lyrics/Vocals/Instrumentals by Layna Claunch
Original true story recorded in the journal of Patience Loader (Amy Loader's daughter)
                         
Huddled in the dreary morn
The winter’s early snow
Sleeping on the hardened ground
Such cold I’d never known

Our tent was barely standing
Our neighbor’s tents caved in
Another day to starve and freeze
Let misery begin

I heard my mother calling
To help her start a fire
She pleaded with each daughter
But not one could find desire

Mama pursed her lips
“Girls, this simply will not do!"
She put her tiny hands on hips   
"I’ll have to dance for you!"

I remember Mama 
Dancing in the snow
Her frozen feet so full of life relieved our weary load
I remember Mama 
Dancing in the snow
Smiling through her sorrow on this path of faith she chose

Her tiny hands she threw up high
The cold air froze her breath
Her feet were light and happy
As she danced to challenge death

She started with a jig from home
She sang a merry song
She had no husband, food, or gold
But her heart and soul were strong  

She sang and danced and twirled around
Until we all had smiles 
We lifted up our weary heads
To bravely face our trials

Suddenly she slipped on ice
And fell onto the ground
We all cried out, and rushed to help her 
Gathering around  

She sat there in the snow and ice 
A broad smile on her face
Delighted with her merry plan
Relieved, we all embraced

I knew I couldn’t have my girls 
Just giving up the fight
The journey’s long and weary
But, through faith, our hearts are light
  
I remember Mama 
Dancing in the snow
Her frozen feet so full of life relieved our weary load
I remember Mama 
Dancing in the snow
Smiling through her sorrow on this path of faith she chose

I remember Mama 
Dancing in the snow
Her frozen feet so full of life relieved our weary load
I remember Mama 
Dancing in the snow
Smiling through her sorrow on this path of faith she chose
She chose

Wonderful book about true faith:
https://a.co/d/2lmZSfq

Dancing In The Snow

Words and Lyrics by Regina Spektor
Vocals and Instrumentals performed by Layna Claunch

It started out as a feeling
Which then grew into a hope
Which then turned into a quiet thought
Which then turned into a quiet word
And then that word grew louder and louder
'Til it was a battle cry
I'll come back
When you call me
No need to say goodbye
Just because everything's changing
Doesn't mean it's never been this way before
All you can do is try to know who your friends are
As you head off to the war
Pick a star on the dark horizon
And follow the light
You'll come back
When it's over
No need to say goodbye
You'll come back
When it's over
No need to say goodbye
Now we're back to the beginning
It's just a feeling and no one knows yet
But just because they can't feel it too
Doesn't mean that you have to forget
Let your memories grow stronger and stronger
'Til they're before your eyes
You'll come back
When they call you
No need to say goodbye
You'll come back
When they call you
No need to say goodbye

The Call

Hereafter

Greece, an ancient, mystical, bright and dark country...no matter how many times I walk around Parthenon (which I do really often) it never gets boring to look at it. Always exciting and giving me chills each time! I hope you are enjoying your own countries too :) Cheers to that!

Mystic Land

Song I wrote about overcoming pain and trials and choosing to find joy and meaning even in the hardest times.

"Weeping may endure for a night,
But a shout of joy comes in the morning"-Psalm 30:5

Music/Lyrics/Vocals/Instrumentals by Layna Claunch
                     
Rain shedding torrents all around
As the waves come crushing down
While in the ocean’s roar                                  
Hear all melodies surround and the   
Symphonies astound 
From sorrow you can soar 

Time for Joy            
Time for Sorrow
Time for Joy                         
Beauty through the pain
Dancing in the rain

Light as it sparkles on the sea
In your actions you are free
So choose who you will be
Time quickly fleeting on the breeze
Find your purpose choose to see
How joy will come to be
       
Time for Joy           
Time for Sorrow
Time for Joy
Purpose in the pain
Dancing in the rain
 
You know it’s gonna hurt, but it’s time to wake up now
This time you know for certain now is all that we’re allowed
Don’t let your moment pass away in time
Find the mountains only you can climb

Know, that each moment is a gift
Learn to value what is real
No matter how you feel
You can decide the life you live
Meaning in the gifts you give
Loving what is true brings joy to be

Time for Joy            
Time for Sorrow
Time for Joy
Beauty through the pain
Dancing in the rain
Dancing in the rain

Wonderful book about what brings lasting joy and purpose:
https://a.co/d/4pTsYYz

Time for Joy

from "2 est égal à 3", released September 16, 2024

mnOTR is Marie-Noëlle Reyntjens + Shane Watt

Music & lyrics by Marie-Noëlle Reyntjens
+ piano, lead and back-up vocals

Production and arrangements by Shane Watt
+ bass, guitar, drums, percussion, glockenspiel, keyboard, accordéon, back-up vocals

Back-up vocals on 5 by MoMeTi

Mastering by Fran Ashcroft

Artwork by Elléonne 

2 est égal à 3

Le mur

Floating in Ether — a song about life and creation. A story about love and the mystical power that gives life its form. My first collab with my husband, Lucid Call.

🎥 Singing video by Elpiverse: instagram.com/reel/DKACzexIQsX

🎥 Video by Lucid Call:
instagram.com/reel/DITyiIBMc7L/?igsh=YnNtZXZuMGppeDBs
(Photoshop, Midjourney, Kling AI, After effects, Premiere Pro)

Elpiverse: Vocal Composer, Producer & Performer, Lyrics [instagram.com/elpiverse]
Lucid Call: Music Composer & Producer [instagram.com/lucidcall]
Φabrika Music: Additional Mixing & Mastering [www.fabrikamusic.gr]

Also streaming on Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/1kuHjFH4P08wwYdZCOWQ3j?si=b0229bc40fb04183

★★ Lyrics ★★ 

Moving slow 
Deep and low
Waking, fall 
Float and glow

Moving slow 
And deep and low
Waking, fall 
And float and glow

Touching, soft 
And right and wrong
Calling names 
And dream and fade away

Holding tight 
Hope and might
Reaching high 
Light and night

Holding tight 
And hope and might
Reaching high 
And light and night

Flowing still
And breathe and feel
Breaking waves
And fears and fade away

Holding tight
And hope and might
And reaching high 
And light and night

Flowing still
And breathe and feel
Breaking waves
And fears and fade away

Moving slow 
Deep and low

Floating In Ether

Floating in Ether

In any interesting adventure, there is always a fine line, beyond which it is extremely dangerous to cross... On the other hand it can open up additional hobbies and opportunities... In any case, everyone decides for themselves whether to take a risk and cross the thin line or stay where you are.

Thin line

This is just a song of personal circumstances written in the same phase as “Jigs & Fixtures”.   
Looking back after so many years, I really should not have any regrets.  The song picture is also arbitrary.
Thanks so much for stopping by.

[CREDITS]
Music / Lyrics / Vocals / Arrangement / Programming – Michael C. Lynn
Guitar Solo – Brent Mason @Band_in_a_Box
Violin Solo -  Avery Bright @Band_in_a_Box

[LYRICS]
It's been four years now					
I am still around in these castle walls					
Not yet ready for society bound					
Waiting for chances to call					
But the curtain's falling before the play begins					
Sometimes you make it					
Sometimes you have to give in					
					
In this castle					
For too long I've been here					
See the castle					
Many long to be there									
That's the castle……that's the castle

Card games in the library					
Play truant repeatedly					
Keep on fooling around					
Examination's in a daze					
All the years are gonna waste					
Feeling like a clown					
Empty stages, regret is the only thing					
Run through the pages					
Can't find the right song to sing

In this castle					
For too long I've been here					
See the castle					
Many long to be, long to be there

Requirements must be satisfied					
If you wanna get inside					
Fill the forms and stand in line					
The status that you're aiming					
Dreams you're pursuing					
Future sure looks fine					
Games hall and canteen					
Swimming pool in between					
Are just too fascinating for school-leavers at seventeen				
					
(CHORUS 2)					
Come and join the castle					
We're getting better every year				
Join the castle					
It's nice to have you here
Join the castle					
We're getting better every year				
Join the castle					
It's nice to have you, nice to have you here

The Castle

Golden Dance

drummers paradise

Additional vcls B.Browning

SOMEONE SAID
DON’T GO MISTAKING PARADISE WITH A HOME ACROSS THE ROAD AND I SAY
DON’T GO MISTAKING WICKED.COM WITH WICKEDMOVIE.COM OH NO
IT MIGHT LEAD YOU INTO A MATTEL GLITCH SOMETHING YOU DON’T REALLY WISH EVEN IF YOU’RE OVER 21
BREAK A LEG DON’T BREAK AN ARM SKIING IN THE TELLURIDE
ET CAETERA MAN AUX ARMES SOUVIENS-TOI, BONNIE AND CLYDE
BEING OVER SEVENTY ONE
I THOUGHT I MIGHT CLICK ON THE LINK COULD I BELIEVE I SAW ? OH NO
OVER 6000 WICKED SCENES
HOW CAN THEY ALL FIT IN ONE SCREEN? OBSCENE MAN OBSCENE
I’D RATHER HAVE THE LAND OF OZ A TALKING GOAT WITH A POINTED HAT A FEMALE CHILD GLINDA THE GOOD ELPHABA GALINDA TIT FOR TAT
SANS COMPTER MADAME MORRIBLE WHAT IS LIFE BUT A SILLY RIDDLE ENFIN BREF
AU FESTIVAL DE TELLURIDE
OU QUE TU SOIS OU MÊME AILLEURS MES MEILLEURS VŒUX DES INVALIDES DE MÉNILMUCHE, DU SACRÉ CŒUR
OUI CAR TOUT ÇA C’EST D’LA BROUTILLE L’IMPORTANT MAN, C’EST LA FAMILLE PAS VRAI ?
REMY MAGALI REBECCA REBECCA REMY MAGALI AND PHYLLIS OF COURSE
HERE’S TO THE SOCCER PLAYERS BON ANNIV BON ANNIV EMMANUEL

MATTEL GLITCH (Lyrics) Song for Emmanuel

This song is dedicated to two sisters with celestial voices that I had the chance to appreciate on: "the song with no words" by "highlander on the Run"👏👏👏

I’ve known Annie,  
I’ve known Ailsa them shine,  
In every sweet phrase.  

Two souls in harmony,  
Beneath starry skies,  
With their melody,  
They make hearts rise.  

In a world that rushes,  
Where time stands still,  
Their voices dance softly,  
Like dreams that fulfill.  

With celestial notes,  
They lift up our hearts,  
In a sound embrace,  
Where love never departs.  
 
Every verse a fate,  
Together, sisters,  
On their path so great.  

And when darkness approaches,  
And hope starts to wane,  
Annie and Ailsa sing,  
And life blooms again.  

I’ve known Annie,  
I’ve known Ailsa,  
Two sisters in my heart,  
That the world will embrace.  
(I’ve known Annie,  I’ve known Ailsa, )

I’ve Known Annie and Ailsa

Motherhood is a Gift
Every Child is a Miracle

All that is good is all that improves

"You have turned my mourning into dancing."-Psalm 30:11

"Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”- John 8:12 (NLT)

"Your character goes with you no matter the external environment you find yourself in. It can produce peace that is untouchable by your surroundings, and meaning that endures no matter the actions of those around you."-Robert Smith ("The Glory of God is Intelligence")

"Do the best you can until you know better.  Then when you know better, do better."-Maya Angelou

Time for Joy

Layna Glantz