beautiful song from My Sister's Keeper... you'll just have to imagine the harmony for the moment!

FEELS LIKE HOME - Edwina Hayes cover [voice memo]

The outline of a fiddle track I wrote recently :)

summertime dance (demo) - original instrumental (celtic jig)

A wordless piece of music I wrote recently, playing with harmonic suspensions and resolutions, and inspired by the vocal harmonies by The Staves.

the wind through the trees - original

i was requested to cover this song for my sister's mother-in-law's wedding. today is 1 year since their wedding day - happy 1st wedding anniversary Tracy + Kevin! x

your song (elton john - version by ellie goulding) cover - wedding request

happy international coffee day! a fun little song i wrote about coffee, enjoy!

coffee song - original song [voice memo]

such a cute band! thought i'd attempt a cover of one of their songs :)

do check out their soundcloud page here: https://soundcloud.com/silvertreesofficial

CLOSE YOUR EYES - Silver Trees cover [voice memo]

at college we've recently been introduced to using pedals with our vocals... this is a recording of my first song attempt, only using one mic and one pedal! 
not perfect by any means, but i look forward to more practice!
be patient while it takes time to set up the loop!

my first experiment with looping! - Apologize (One Republic)cover [voice memo]

come away with me (Norah Jones) cover

i wrote this for AS level music. you'd never guess from the title, but it is essentially the soundtrack to a passing storm... and leaves you wondering if it will return...
see if you can spot the sections of uncertain drizzle and the sunshine-ie moments where the sun pokes out from behind the clouds...
excuse Sibelius', err, amazing, string sounds...

the passing storm - original composition 2012 [sibelius file]

one day i was trying to write something else and i accidentally wrote this.

lullaby in Eb - original composition 2011 [sibelius file]

i imagine this as the soundtrack to the end of the movie, as the main character regains consciousness after the battle. he has been left for dead, and is the only one who isn't. i imagine him recalling memories of his friends and allies, and moving slowly away with the picture fading out. 
(cheery, i know.)

after the last battle - original composition ideas 2012 [sibelius file]

I recently found some voice memos on an old device and thought I'd upload them here! This one is from Jenny & Tyler's first album called 'A Prelude' and I recorded this in 2014.

CALLED BEAUTY - (Jenny & Tyler) cover from 2014 [voice memo]

I recently found some voice memos on an old device and thought I'd upload them here! This one is Lauren Aquilina's 'King' which I recorded in 2014.

KING - (Lauren Aquilina) cover from 2014 [voice memo]

I recently found some voice memos on an old device and thought I'd upload them here! This one was recorded in 2013. Sorry about the odd sounds at the beginning and end, my ipad fell down!

ROOFTOPS - (Liz Lawrence) cover from 2013 [voice memo]

At the foot of the cross
Where grace and suffering meet
You have shown me Your love
Through the judgement You received
And You've won my heart
Yes You've won my heart

Now I can trade these ashes in for beauty
And wear forgiveness like a crown
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I lay every burden down
At the foot of the cross

At the foot of the cross
Where I am made complete
You have given me life
Through the death You bore for me
And You've won my heart
Yes You've won my heart

Now I can trade these ashes in for beauty
And wear forgiveness like a crown
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I lay every burden down
At the foot of the cross
I trade these ashes in for beauty
And wear forgiveness like a crown
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I lay every burden down
At the foot of the cross

AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS - (Kathryn Scott) cover from 2013 [voice memo]

I cast my mind to Calvary
Where Jesus bled and died for me.
I see His wounds, His hands, His feet.
My Savior on that cursed tree

His body bound and drenched in tears
They laid Him down in Joseph's tomb.
The entrance sealed by heavy stone
Messiah still and all alone

O praise the name of the Lord our God
O praise His name forever more
For endless days we will sing Your praise
Oh Lord, oh Lord our God

Then on the third at break of dawn,
The Son of heaven rose again.
O trampled death where is your sting?
The angels roar for Christ the King

O praise the name of the Lord our God
O praise His name forever more
For endless days we will sing Your praise
Oh Lord, oh Lord our God

He shall return in robes of white,
The blazing Son shall pierce the night.
And I will rise among the saints,
My gaze transfixed on Jesus' face

He shall return in robes of white,
The blazing Son shall pierce the night.
And I will rise among the saints,
My gaze transfixed on Jesus' face

O praise the name of the Lord our God
O praise His name forever more
For endless days we will sing Your praise
Oh Lord, oh Lord our God

O praise the name of the Lord our God
O praise His name forever more
For endless days we will sing Your praise
Oh Lord, oh Lord our God

O PRAISE THE NAME - (Hillsong Worship) cover [voice memo]

I re-wrote the lyrics to Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen (again!). It's partly about Easter and how I think it shows how much God cares for us. But it's also a prayer, an insight into my feelings as I struggle just like everyone else, to read the news, hear of friends who are sick or grieving, and ask God what is happening to our world:
.....
I know that there's a virus now
It started small but it grew somehow
And you don't really believe in hope now, do ya?
It spreads like this - a cough, a sneeze,
It's made us scared, brought us to our knees
Oh God we're asking please,
I'm crying to ya
Hallelujah

We thought we were strong but we watch in dismay -
The number has grown again just today
And you're hurt though they weren't even someone known to ya.
'Cause that was someone's mum or dad
Or the only friend someone ever had
Oh God it makes me mad
I thought I knew ya
Hallelujah

Well how can there be a God above?
A God full of grace, compassion and love?
I feel those questions too, yet I say to ya:
I believe He knows, He cares, He cries
He came, He breathed, He bled, He died
His name is Jesus Christ, He's calling to ya
Hallelujah

HALLELUJAH - (Leonard Cohen) cover + original lyrics [voice memo]

At church we have been studying the book of Ruth in our Bible studies, and I was asked if I would write a song that reflects some of the themes of the book...

God my Provider
Your love is wider
You welcome the outsider
In Your grace

God my Defender
Reigning in splendor
Adopting the offender
In Your grace

And I am poor but I can say
Your riches they surround me
Your grace and love have found me me
And they will not let me go
I am weak but I can say
That I am strong because You're with me
You welcome and forgive me
And it's all because You show
Me grace

God my Redeemer
Mighty intervenor
You've shown us You are Healer
By Your grace

God my Salvation
Permanent foundation
Renewing all creation
By Your grace

And I am poor but I can say
Your riches they surround me
Your grace and love have found me
And they will not let me go
I am weak but I can say
That I am strong because You're with me
You welcome and forgive me
And it's all because You show me

That I am poor but I can say
Your riches they surround me
Your grace and love have found me
And they will not let me go
I am weak but I can say
That I am strong because You're with me
You welcome and forgive me
And it's all because You show
Me grace

ALL BECAUSE YOU SHOW ME GRACE - original song

rough as I'm experimenting with recording software (for the forst time ever so be patient with me!)

I'M ON FIRE (Bruce Springsteen - version by The Staves) rough cover - first half only!

Open your eyes
The sun's just starting to rise
Over the ocean blue
Go back to bed
Lay down your sleepy head
You'll greet the world in an hour or two

The ocean never leaves 
Watch the tide go in and out as it breathes
Here at your own front door
You walk in the sun
Feel the air rush into your lungs
Reminding you there's still more

More life to live
More love to give
More reasons to be forgiven and to forgive 
More family to hold
More stories to be told
More chances for beauty to unfold
And while life don't treat you 
Like i wish it would
But you got things alright 
If not good

The moon is so close
As it dances on the waves on the coast
The mountains are fast asleep
Stars shine so bright 
You almost hear them singing out in the night
A lullaby quiet and sweet

You got...
More life to live
More love to give
More reasons to be forgiven and to forgive 
More family to hold
More stories to be told
More chances for beauty to unfold
And while life don't treat you 
Like i wish it would
But you got things alright 
If not good

You close your eyes
Your dreams are painting pictures of the skies
The colours come to life again 
It's the end of the day
I know you're tired but you're loved and safe
The sunrise will come and then

There'll be...
More life to live
More love to give
More reasons to be forgiven and to forgive 
More family to hold
More stories to be told
More chances for beauty to unfold
And while life don't treat you 
Like i wish it would
But you got things alright 
If not good

A DAY IN THE LIFE - original song ~~ for Rebecca

SONNY (Ron Hynes - version by Mary Black) cover

I wanted to express themes of inclusion and equality in a way that might be accessible to kids and families :)

Lyrics:

Verse 1:
What makes this world amazing
Is the colours that we see
The colours in the seasons and
The colours in you and me
What makes this world such a special place
Is every culture, language, tribe and race
But we forget sometimes it's clear 
So we sing for all to hear 

Chorus:
Everyone together 
sing out lift up your voice
Love will last forever 
We can all make this choice 
If we open our eyes
And realize
We're all made equally
We're all brothers and sisters
In one great big family

Verse 2:
What makes this world fantastic
Is the differences we see
The differences in nature and
The difference in you and me
What makes this world so beautiful 
Is that it's absolutely bursting full
With lots of opportunities 
To celebrate diversity

Chorus:
Everyone together 
sing out lift up your voice
Love will last forever 
We can all make this choice 
If we open our eyes
And realize
We're all made equally
We're all brothers and sisters
In one great big family

Verse 3:
What makes this world heartbreaking 
Is injustice that we see
Injustice on the telly and injustice in you and me
What makes this world full of hurts and aches
Is that we haven't learned from our mistakes
But with peace and love we'll fight
To stand up for what is right 

Chorus:
Everyone together 
sing out lift up your voice
Love will last forever 
We can all make this choice 
If we open our eyes
And realize
We're all made equally
We're all brothers and sisters
In one great big family
We're all brothers and sisters
In one great big family

ONE GREAT BIG FAMILY - original song

a piece i wrote for A level music, inspired by the great barrier reef, queensland, australia :)

the great barrier reef - original composition 2013 [sibelius file]

One of my favourite songs ever, from the soundtrack of one of the best movies ever, Brave! Made this from scratch in a few hours this afternoon (played all the instruments), but I can't wait to have the time to do a cover of the whole song... watch this space!

touch the sky (Julie Fowlis) cover - first half only!

i like to sing. especially with harmonies. sometimes i write music too.

no, i do not claim to have any recording or mixing & mastering talents -
yes, most of my uploads are bad quality voice memos!

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