Sandra on her keyboard at home.
Poem by Sandra

Where is my Father?


As I walk on this path of darkness ahead,
Give me hope,strength
and courage to continue on these footsteps I tread.
Hold me and protect me
as I lovingly say,
“Father, come closer, bless me and give me wisdom this day ”.

Take my hand
raise me and carry me
as I travel this storm ahead.
Fear nor discouragement 
nor hopelessness nor despair do I dread.
As I breathe deeply and pray ,
“Tell me , Father . Where are you today ? 
As I search and realize I have lost my way.”

Shield me
while I walk through the tears that I shed.
Hold me close
and comfort me.
Strong is my Faith.
I fear my last breath is near.
I long for the light as death approaches and is now here.

Confused where to go.
Lost on this path .
As I walk in the footsteps of those who traveled here once before.
Remembering those who were dear.
Now lying nearby here 
in these shallow graves.
Closing my eyes 
realizing  one day , I too will die
Leaving behind these worries and pains with such relief.

As I search to understand 
this never ending struggle .
As I repeat this dream in my head .
A path, loved ones and my Father .
Reunited.
Together and  forever more.
As I long for the true meaning of life 
and what brings tomorrow.

A long time ago,
a memory or just a feeling.
No longer in fear.
my father at my side.
As I softly whisper ,
“Father , you are truly here.
As I love you so.”

AKA.....Where Is My Father .C.

"Missing" is a quiet ballad featuring the double reed English Horn [Cor Anglais] and piano. It's origins were probably somewhere in the middle east. For those who don't know what an English Horn is, i would describe it as an Oboe with a lower range and possibly a fuller sound than the Oboe. It has a round bell on the bottom of the instrument which differentiates it from the Oboe.

Missing - English Horn And Piano • Ballad

Advice

Maputo . Short version.

I wrote "Restoration of Hope" in February of 2023 after the pandemic had subsided. The first totally original piece since March 2020. I think the world is sadly in a much worse state now in 2023 and that is what i would like to change for the better. Hence the title of hope.

Before the pandemic i did mostly original compositions but that all dried up starting in 2020. So when life gives you lemons you make lemonade and I did a whole series of Trumpet/piano covers that were at the very least improvised and interpreted. You have likely heard some of them.

I hope you enjoy this as much as i did writing it after such a long creative drought. Thanks you for listening. Headphones or a good stereo is always recommended!

Restoration of Hope Del Carry 2023

Sandra on home keyboard at home in Canada

Autumn Leaves

The Ambient Saxophone

One of the true pleasures of living in a northern country is the occasional feeling of the warmth of the winter sun on your face. There's a word for this --apricity. A brief burst of apricity warms both the body and the spirit.

Apricity

Turn Around

10CC Cover with my Irish musical friend, Stephen Coyle. His freestyle is amazing!

I’m Not In Love

Over the Rainbow [instrumental] Trumpet and piano

I did this trumpet and piano version in early 2021.

Two favourite covers come to mind for this famous classic. One is by Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole from Hawaii who is no longer with us and Eva Cassidy who has also departed this earthly plain. Both are on youtube. Eva has some other great songs there as well. 

Somewhere over the rainbow way up high
There's a land that I heard of once in a lullaby
Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true

Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far
Behind me
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Away above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me

Somewhere over the rainbow bluebirds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh, why can't I?

If happy little bluebirds fly
Beyond the rainbow
Why, oh, why can't I?

Piano arrangement and performance by jazz pianist Doug McKenzie. Trumpet arrangement and performance by yours truly.

Over the rainbow

After not playing for 25 years, bought a keyboard 4 years ago.
Never look back.
Now over 525 recordings played on my keyboard at home in  Canada
on SoundCloud.
Enjoy !
Sandra on her keyboard at home in Canada.
Classical, contemporary, religious and ambient.
No editing, my own registrations, and everyone unique.
thanks,
Sandra