Name: Over the Rainbow by Jodi Rose Crump
Duration: 1 min 50 s
Description: Judy Garland’s wonderful song, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” played by me on my electric violin. I rocked it up with some distortion and other interesting rocker chick sounds.

I improvised this song in D flat major on Sun 5/21/23. It reminded me of someone or something knocking gently in your consciousness. Peace is knocking at your thought. Answer the door!

Peace is Knocking

Strange Currencies

Strange Currencies (Live Road Movie Version)

Judy Garland’s wonderful song, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” played by me on my electric violin. I rocked it up with some distortion and other interesting rocker chick sounds.

Over the Rainbow

Playing the wonderful song, “Alice in Wonderland,” by Sammy Fain, on my electronic violin. Gave it some rocker vibes.

Alice in Wonderland

Jodi Rose Crump on electric violin playing the track, “Wellerman” a Sea Shanty.

Wellerman - Sea Shanty

I tried a new disco inspired left hand for this song. It’s my most upbeat dance song that I’ve ever written so far. I hope it brings joy to your day. Shoutout to my nephew Wyatt for naming the tune. He said it reminds him of running around during the day doing a bunch of activities and then when it slows down at the very end the day is over and time for bed.

Daytime

Whatever trials you’re going through in your life, never give up hope! Things will get better. You are loved and life is always worth living! If you’re reading this now I might not know you, but never forget you are loved, loving, and loveable. This song is dedicated to anyone struggling and may it bring a little bit of peace to your day.

Never Give Up Hope

Jig written during a lunch break at school, with the threat of storm Agnes, first named storm of 2023, not really coming into fruition in our part of the world. A little breezy but quite sunny and pleasant. Relieved as I was on my bicycle that day!

Waiting for Agnes

Some of my best pieces start as improvising. I happened to record this one once I had a melody that I liked.

Tranquil River

Here's a cover I did of "The Dance"

Piano by Gabriel Benjamin
Engineering by Ryan Hopkins

"The Dance" - Garth Brooks Cover

This is an original piano solo that came to me one day in Oct 2016 while I was improvising.  I thankfully recorded myself playing the melody and later wrote it down.  The melody is always the same but I improvise the middle section every time I play it. This song is dedicated to my wife Kathy.  Thank you for listening and I hope it inspires you :-)

My Angel Kathy By Tim Crump

I’m a Jill of many creative trades. I’m an author, trained circus performer, artist, painter, cartoonist, mom of grown offspring, and violinist. I fell in love with stringed instruments (the upright bass) when my mum used to take me to jazz clubs when I was a little girl. I saw a boy playing a violin on Sesame Street when I was about 5 years old, and I said, “I want to do that!” I kept saying it, and in 4th grade, I finally got to start learning in school and with a private teacher. I went on to also learn viola and piano (a bit). 

I was a jazz DJ in college. That was so much fun. I loved it so much!

I played acoustic violin for about 25 years or so, and then put it away to start a family. I’ve brought it back out recently, I’m now in my 50s, and I’m accomplishing goals I set for myself over 20 years ago!

My favorite musical tastes & artists run the gamut from jazz, rock, Cajun, swing, classical, blues, independent, hard rock, metal, country, … I love just about all music. In the words of Louis Armstrong, “If it sounds good, it is good.” I love all music that sounds good. There are so many talented musicians “out there,” and I play for my own fun and happiness. Maybe some day I’ll be able to join one or two of my favorite artists on stage for a lick or two. 

I’m working on playing a different song in every single state of the United States. I look forward to releasing a song per week for the next 4-6 months or so! Hopefully I can keep the momentum going for quite a while. You can find my musical journey on many social media platforms by searching for #TheTravelingViolinist 

In June, 2023, I purchased an electronic violin, an amp, and some other fun things, and I’m exploring new sounds with this instrument I love so much. I’ve long fancied myself a Rocker Chick, and I finally get to try being one, now. 

I look forward to sharing my music with you!

Over the Rainbow

Jodi Rose Crump

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