Hallowed Ground was written back in 1997 when I was working out of Studio C at Creation Audio in Minneapolis. The original version featured Michael Monroe on lead vocal. This version was previously released on Madeleine Hart’s Blue Companion CD in 2012. It was co-produced by myself, the late, great Lonnie Knight and Madeleine. I chose to include a remastered version in this project because I believe its message is still timely and even more important than it was in ’97, given the current state of the planet.

My heartfelt gratitude to Madeleine, Lonnie, the legendary Giorge Pettus and Michael (Chief Horn Head) Nelson, master of circular breathing, for their amazing contributions.

Faded Photogaphs

Hallowed Ground

In the fragility of this current moment in time, the Universe is telling us we can't take life and liberty for granted. The choice we are are facing is between being silent or raising our voices to fight for our freedom. Will we win this battle to preserve basic human decency and kindness, and ultimately, leave behind a legacy of peace and hope for future generations?

A Life Worth Fighting For

A Life Worth Fighting For | Featuring Brad Heck

Together is a true labor of love in storytelling. It came to me as a welcome gift -- one of those ideas that flow, seemingly, out of nowhere and present as a mostly complete song. I am most grateful. I hope you all enjoy it and find inspiration in the story.

Very special thanks to my new Nigerian friend, d_Mirakle for his powerful and soulful vocal performance and to the brilliant Brad Heck for his sublime mix.

Love,
Richard

CREDITS
Words & Music, Drums, Bass, Keys | Video: Richard Grossman
Vocals: d_Mirakle
Guitars, Mix & Master: Brad Heck

Produced by Richard Grossman
©2025. Crocus Hill Music (ASCAP)

Together (ft. d_Mirakle)

Songs of longing, loss and love that take you on an emotional journey of self reflection toward hope, peace and purpose.

Faded Photographs

Troubled Heart

Till the End of Time

Daughters of Amherst

The Daughters of Amherst

I Believe (In Love)

I Believe (in Love)

Another Life Well Lived

Landslide

Faded Photographs is a collection of original songs that have been swimming around my conscious and sub-conscious for quite some time. A few go back decades, while many come from a welcome effluence of inspiration over the past year.

While I’ve been involved in the music business since the Brits invaded our culture in the 60s, this is the first commercial release of my own material as an artist. Until now, my work has focused on co-writing and producing with and for other artists, including Madeleine Hart, Giorge Pettus, Javetta and JD Steele, Jimmy Steffen, Holly Circle and others.

I hope you find some form of inspiration from these songs and that you are motivated to connect with the messages from a place of emotion, compassion and a deeper sense of meaning. 

For lyrics and to purchase downloads of these songs, please visit my website at: fadedphotographs.getitrealguy.com

Richard Grossman

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