Original song by Guy Exley ©️2024
Vocals - Melissa Pereira
Trumpet - Facu Rodriguez
Guitar, bass, percussion, sounds & "strings" - Guy

When I Saw You

Ngày Này Năm Ấy - Đồng Nart

Composed by Burra playgroup and Jodie as part of Lullaby Project Australia. Recorded by Luke Thompson, Heather Lander and Jodie O'Regan.

Lullaby Project Australia is an initiative of Connecting the Dots In Music through an international partnership with Carnegie Hall, New York. This program was co-funded by Country Arts SA and Arts South Australia.

I Love You More

the common thread

This is a song from an album I put out many years ago, featuring the fabulous Todd Norian on keys and Mike McAvoy on guitar.  The song reflects that amazing feeling of knowing that God is everywhere and in me, you and everyone around us.  Amazing.  True.  I hope you enjoy it.

Mukunda Madhava

When I found you, you were broken
You were asking to be loved
I felt the burden of your trauma
I saw the toll it took on your body

I thought…

I’ll be the man that saves you
The proper way to be loved
Void of all expectations
See what I’m made of

	In shadows lay unexpected
	Artificial inquisitions
	Borderline manipulations
	Predictable intoxications

Fly by the night (we’re done)
Rollercoaster emotions
I’m exhausted but driven to fight
Just give me a reason to trust you

If you relied on me we’d surely make it
But your lonliness has unquinched desire
There’s an irony in that betrayal
Did we ever stand a chance

	In shadows lay unexpected
	Artificial inquisitions      (who are you)
	Borderline manipulations
	Predictable intoxications

Despite it all I don’t regret you
Standing at the edge of what was
I just couldn’t seem to find a balance
Between order and chaos     (chaos)

	In shadows lay unexpected 
          (shadows)
	Artificial inquisitions 
          (shadows)
	Borderline manipulations 
          (it's chaos)
	Predictable intoxications 
          (is it intended)

	Your actions silence your words 
          (I feel it)
	Did you use him to poke at my fears 
          (you poke at my fears)
	Was I ever anymore than distraction 
          (ev-ev-ev-ever)
	Do you regret what you left me with here?
	You led us here
	 You led us here

Order & Chaos

Lyricist/Composer: Avery Hellman
Producer: Andrew Marlin
Engineer: Julian Dreyer
Assistant Engineer: Talia Service, Kenny Harrington

Avery Hellman: vox, nylon guitar
Andrew Marlin: background effects

Desert Pavement

Essay Man

burning manic (acoustic)

Maybe thats how it goes
One dies another grows
And what goes around just stays around 
I suppose

Maybe it's just the way
We're living it day by day
And how do we believe the things we say

Well I know it's gonna take forever
And I never seem to get it right
I know there's gonna be bad weather
Though I try so hard to make it bright

It's neverending
It just goes on and on
Neverending
It just goes on and on
On and on

Maybe that's how it seems
Clinging tight to our dreams
We sleep so right in the darkest night
The world turns and brings the light

Making alll worthwhile
Taking it with a smile
Never fight the changing light
Embrace the day
Don't hold it tight

And  I know it's gonna take forever
Though I neer seem to get it right
But there's gonna be bad weather
And  I try so hard to make it bright

They say it's neverending
It just goes on and on
Neverending
It just goes on and on
Neverending
It just goes on and on
On and on.

NEVERENDING

Horizon (Demo)

All songs written and recorded by Sam Rae, recorded to tape using live takes at Hall of Justice Recording Studio in Seattle, Washington

Produced by Jacob Hoffman 
Mixed by Trina Shoemaker 
Mastered by Joe Gastwirt

Engineered by Mike Davis 
Assistant Engineer, Samuel Rosson 
Post-production edits by Mike Davis and Jacob Hoffman 
Essential contribution by Sean T. Lane 
Recorded at Hall of Justice Recording Studio, Seattle, WA 
All lap steel recorded by Sean T. Lane at his home studio 
with the exception of lap steel on ‘Strangest Thing’ 
recorded at Hall of Justice Recording Studio 
Recorded to tape 
Mastered using analog equipment

Vocals and acoustic guitar recorded live with drums on Ten Thousand Years, Delaine, Strangest Thing

Vocals and acoustic guitar recorded live on Colors of the Highway, Head Rush, Love is Love

Electric Guitar, vocals, vocal harmonies and piano recorded live on Dying Here

Drums, percussion, and *The Bike by Sean T. Lane 
*Lap steel by Dustin Busch

*The Bike is an instrument that was invented and hand-crafted by Sean T. Lane used to create an array of unique rhythmic and atmospheric sounds. The lap steel that was used on this record was hand-crafted by Dustin Busch.

Cover photo taken by Pete Souza 
CD insert cover photos by Sophia Lou, middle and right 
Insert art by Cheryl Moreno 
Layout and additional design by Alex Pieper and Sam Rae

Thank you to my parents Paula Landgraf and David Sidwell for helping me pave the history that informs my music. Special thanks to Sean T. Lane, Mike Davis and Jacob Hoffman for all of our late nights at HOJ. Thank you especially for your genuine and never failing dedication and respect for my vision during this process. Thank you to Terry McCants, you keep me in check, remind me of the internal compass and send me gifts in the mail that keep me believing. Thank you to Brandi Carlile and Phil and Tim Hanseroth for providing an atmosphere infused with momentum and inspired ideas. Finally, thank you Catherine Elizabeth Cruthfield, my wife and confidant. You have been my behind the scenes super hero, my strong encouraging voice that is forever whispering in my ear, ‘Never compromise your art. You are too good for that.’

Strangest Thing

Blending classical roots with an improvisational past Sam Rae brings a sense of wonder to her now alternative folk music. Compelling and from a past life, her music will encourage you to consider life between the notes.

Strangest Thing

Sam Rae Music

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