In the early 90's, Nate and I became friends with Charlie Danek right after we got engaged in Chico, Ca. Charlie is a bright light, and had a heavy influence on my development as an artist and communicator. This song fell out of the sky after he left and went back home. It's a tad bit meloncholy, because we were sad to see him go. Written in 1992, recorded and mastered in 2004 in Santa Cruz, CA by Steve Weisner.

Santa Cruz Recording

Charlie's Angel // Archives (1992)

Three songs and dialogue from "The Bridge" an original musical score. 
Vocalists: Soprano: Kamala Sankaram; Baritone: Garrett Steele
Instruments: Accordion: Red Wierenga; Percussion: Brian Adler

Minstrel Medley from "The Bridge" - Performed Live (Anna's Ghost)

A vocal exploration of bi-polar disorder.

Revolving Doors - Sibelius Version

This instrumental Concert Band piece is written for the winter storms in the sierras. As the snow flurries in South Lake Tahoe, so do the sprites and elves display their magic.

Instruments: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Tenor Sax, Alto Sax, Bari Sax, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, Bells, Cymbals, Bass Drum

Trigemini Tempest - Sibelius Version

Winter Melodies

Trigemini Tempest - Performed Live (Monroe Concert Band)

From the musical "The Bridge". Accordion, drums, upright bass, vocals

Buona Notte (from The Bridge)

From the musical "The Bridge." Accordion, drums, bass, baritone vocals, soprano vocals.

I May Be Simple (from The Bridge)

From the musical "The Bridge." Accordion, drums, upright bass

Lover's Waltz (from The Bridge)

A car-crash, a dearly departing soul, the devil swoops in with a proposal to dine. What would you do? Do U Dine?

Do U Dine (One Act)

From "The Bridge" performed by Vanessa Littrell and City of Tomorrow

Taking Steps (from The Bridge)

Sanctuary // Archives (2009)

Choral Director for Soli Voce - Bothell, WA
Vanessa Littrell is a composer and vocalist who sculpts in the traditions of folk, rock, popular music and musical theater. Always looking for a new experience, she has dabbled in abstract, choral, spoken word, techno, symphonic, political rant and lullabies.

Vanessa Littrell // Composer // Vocalist

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