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So what’s so special about today’s HeatherSong? Now original songs . . . ONLY! And, I am the only person involved in all elements of these creative sound recordings. This may yield an artistic advantage. Why? Here is an artist who is completely responsible for all aspects of her art. In this sense, as I demonstrate my unique profile and resourceful artistic ability, I exemplify the very spirit of the “indie” movement. HeatherSong’s emotionally expressive results make good use of well-crafted, poignant lyrics that express a real variety of human experience. On occasion some songs may defy category. Why wouldn’t that be the nature of creativity? Songs aren’t always fashioned to feed the marketing gods. Thankfully, inventors know enough to move on to something unfamiliar. We may make fun of them, but they deliver something new and refreshing that we could not bring ourselves. That’s their assignment. Embrace that which is quality “different” to inspire your life journey upward and outward!
Heather Pahl is the artist / vocalist / musician / writer / arranger / producer and engineer behind HeatherSong.
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3. Be Proud Little Red Wagon Instrumental 3:08 130 bpm
4. Can't Pay My Bills Blues Bluesy Instrumental 2:17 95 bpm
5. Lost My Destination Instrumental 3:06 125 bpm
6. Self-Extinction Instrumental 8:29 160 bpm
0026 BE PROUD LITTLE RED WAGON a ballad 3:04 130 bpm
Words and music by Heather Pahl dba HeatherSong © WEST HEATHERSONG Publishing 2010 BMI
story: The Little Girl -- Shirley
In high school and just afterwards, I worked in a hospital kitchen. On occasion I’d roll heavy heated carts up to the children’s ward at meal time. On one of these assignments, just as I approached the nurse’s station, I couldn’t help but notice a very young girl in a little red wagon parked at the side of the desk. I remember she looked directly into my eyes. My guess was that she had disease from birth and wasn’t going to live long. I felt that the nurses were exposing her to life and activity to the degree that they could. The child’s expression indicated the difficulty of her experience.
Maybe a week later I was up on the same ward. As I glanced down the hallway I saw one thing. That was a nurse pulling the empty red wagon away. My heart sank and I did confirm that the little girl – whose name I never knew – had made her transition. This song is my tribute to caregivers who see this sort of thing all the time. Many parents and others have endured this kind of heartbreak. Too many are tempted to feel guilt or responsibility over things that really go beyond us. It is my hope with this humble song to acknowledge everyone involved and help relieve some of the lingering guilt and sorrow – in the spirit of The Little Red Wagon . . .
We had much fun and mystical stories abound, but let’s just say that Shirley was instrumental the night I met my future spouse Kurt. Yes, it was whirlwind and in a few short months I joined him in
Album release 4 single digi SELF-EXTINCTION
0025 SELF-EXTINCTION a SagaSong 8-1/2 minutes
Words and music by Heather Pahl dba HeatherSong
© WEST HEATHERSONG Publishing 2010 BMI 
story: Where Does It All Come From?
Two pages of lyrics say plenty -- no need to elaborate. Except that three years ago I was at the wheel driving on a trip, just minding my own business. Out of nowhere this song starts "pouring" into my head with a fury. Not subtle, not truly from me and I DO know the difference. Much like many inventors describe for the record. But we excel at "blowing off" authentic, intelligent reports that threaten our egos (nearly everything). Competition-based Earth Standard and it's really costing us. Anyway, I'm not new to this, but this is the most dramatic to date. I swapped assignments with my understanding husband (love is a great thing) and squirmed in the passenger seat for some time -- scrambling to write and rewrite, not to miss anything. The gift is a privilege and a duty. We on earth love to think we're the center and source of all. Amateurs. A complete fallacy, of course. You do know that, right? Got to feed that ego! So why did I wait 3 years? To get my production and engineering chops up for this tough topic and challenging delivery. I hope I've done my best. Thanks for listening, reflecting, internalizing. Praying, meditating, choosing to evolve . . . is it a metaphor?
ALBUM release 3 digi only LOST MY DESTINATION
This Valentine's Day Release marks a new trend: HeatherSong ORIGINALS, with all work by HeatherSong. Quality songs: music & lyrics of diverse nature. What real songwriting is all about! Craft that communicates with feeling, courage and experience . . . eloquently.
0021 SENTIMENTALLY MINE - Country Music
Words and music by Heather Pahl dba HeatherSong
© WEST HEATHERSONG Publishing 2010 BMI
0022 CAN'T PAY MY BILLS BLUES - Blues Words and music by Heather Pahl dba HeatherSong © WEST HEATHERSONG Publishing 2010 BMI
Original version was written for a 12-bar-blues exercise in my very first songwriting class.
0023 LOST MY DESTINATION - VERY Theatre! Words and music by Heather Pahl dba HeatherSong © WEST HEATHERSONG Publishing 2010 BMI
This definitely has a THEATRE ambiance about it. Deep character exploration, worthy of
New York! Yup. NOT kidding . . .
0024 LOOKING FOR YOU Instrumental - Instrumental Orchestral - Electronic
Music and Sound Recording by Heather Pahl dba HeatherSong © WEST HEATHERSONG Publishing 2010 BMI CREDITS: Jim Olson, bass guitar; Josh Sargent, drums
A contemporary orchestral/electronic instrumental version of the HeatherSong original LOOKING FOR YOU. Thanks again to Jim's whimsical bass guitar and Josh's klippety-klop drum that so define this piece!
story: The Portal, and the song LOST MY DESTINATION
Now that I’ve told the Self-Extinction story, I can tell this one. My husband’s birthday 2009 was a very special day. Two relatives were joining us late afternoon for an adventurous outdoor dining event (Plate & Pitchfork) celebrating two birthdays. We creatives must sneak work in by any means. So early morning I started to produce my own version of SENTIMENTALLY MINE. A previous 3rd party demo needed updating. I was eager to finally get around to it. I like the song and now enjoy producing my own originals. A hard-fought privilege. To set the mood: I was elated and devoted to this focus. Away I went without a doubt in my mind.
I began instrument selection and hit the first note of a bass line. Its sound mesmerized me. It drew me in and I was excited. I documented my choice and started working the lead-in. But I kept returning to THAT NOTE. In one instant I felt its power over me. I was literally getting drawn into another song. That moment of recognition is uncanny. A completely different song called me in spite of my best intentions for this remake.
A low-level knee-jerk reaction attempted resistance and disbelief with slight resentment, along with humor and that ol’ déjà vu all over again. So in a human sense I had the nerve to feel nagged by this mystical intrusion. One which, by the way, is at the very core of my talent (gift) so I do understand how inappropriate that response really is. Shameful and unappreciative, so I quickly ditched it with the audible sigh to match the soul’s sigh of resigned compliance. MY human plans delayed once again. No use fighting it. The wisdom goes way beyond mine and I’d be a fool to disregard the magnetism of the call to work on this new, freshly inspired food for the soul.
I do not typically discuss timelines to my productions as I cannot trust other perspectives on that. There's much naivete both directions. It varies a lot for many reasons and with each song. But it is absolutely my assessment that LOST MY DESTINATION is powerful mystically and creatively, and was efficiently produced from its very inception to complete production in about 2-1/2 weeks. I’m just gonna say that’s good and I like the results. Not really asking for assumptions beyond that. Just to trust this artist’s observation: that one note worked like a PORTAL to the communication of this song and its efficient development. Possibly a gift to celebrate Kurt. This process is as old as humanity, but we work very hard at disregarding and disbelieving it. Or claiming we're the sole source. The experience is strong and cannot be ignored. Know thyself (including your limits but yes you can work on them). Acknowledge God or Universal Intelligence. It is in your best interest.
ALBUM release 2 digi only LOOKING FOR YOU
0018 LOOKING FOR YOU - Words and music by Heather Pahl dba HeatherSong © WEST HEATHERSONG Publishing 2008 BMI 
CREDITS: Jim Olson, Bass Guitar; Josh Sargent, Drums; Mixed and Mastered by Jim Olson
E-mail HeatherSong to request Lyrics for the following 2 COVER SONGS . . .
0019 EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE - a Cover by Sting
A "female stalker perspective" with a surprise scenario!
CREDITS: Paula Higdon, Heather Pahl, Vocals; Jim Bilinski, Tenor Saxophone;
Jim Olson, Bass Guitar; Mixed and Mastered by Jim Olson 
0020 YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE - a Cover by Jimmie Davis
Young Cathy sings her heart out in this emotional exchange with Grandpa Kurt. CREDITS: Cathy Pahl, Vocals; Jim Bilinski, Tenor Saxoophone and Flute; Jim Olson, Bass Guitar; End Voiceover: Cathy Pahl, Kurt Pahl, Heather Pahl; Mixed and Mastered by Jim Olson
ALBUM release 1 physical cd available YO, I
T'S CHRISTMAS!
17 dynamic, updated Christmas songs celebrating hiphop, rock, metal, jazz, reggae, blues, gospel, kid-friendly and electronic. Many scenarios, some including children. All ages represented. Ethnic stylings include Latin, Oriental, Black American, Far East Indian and Mideastern. Instrumentals are 5, 10 and 16. Downloads ALSO available on iTunes and others (see links on my CDBaby page). Buy physical CD only at CDBaby. Contact me for fundraiser donation possibilities. Mastered by pro who did "Maniac" in FLASHDANCE. Analog Warming.
The HeatherSong instrumental WE THREE KINGS was selected for the compilation CD FRESH CUTS: A Holiday Album from Rumblefish
0001 Merry Christmas ALT: We Wish You A Merry Christmas
0002 Good King HipHop ALT: Good King Wenceslas
0003 Winter Wonderland (a COVER)
0004 Feliz Navidad (a COVER)
0005 We 3 Kings ALT: We Three Kings We Three Kings of Orient Are
0006 Housetop HipHop ALT: Up On a Housetop
0007 Go Tell ALT: Go Tell It On the Mountain
0008 Deck the Halls ALT: Deck the Halls With Boughs of Holly
0009 Over the River ALT: Over the River and Through the Woods
0010 Angels We Hear ALT: Angels We Have Heard On High
0011 St. Nick Rocks ALT: Jolly Old St. Nicholas Saint Nick Rocks
0012 A Reggae Prayer ALT: Away In a Manger
0013 Hey Yo Blues ALT: Hey Ho Anybody (Nobody) Home
0014 3 Ships ALT: I Saw Three Ships Three Ships
0015 Rock the Jingle Bells ALT: Jingle Bells
0016 Emmanuel ALT: Emanuel O Come, O Come Emmanuel
0017 New Lang Syne ALT: Auld Lang Syne
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