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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 
            read/print here    an original    Lyrics/Credits
  Enjoy hearing this long sample @128 kbps.  Buy here at a super 320 kbps!
         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          
Exclusive of listed credits, all work is by Heather of HeatherSong:  Words and Music, vocals, production, arrangement, performance of instrumentation (acoustic and digital), mixing, mastering, NIMBIT mp3s and tags, graphics, website, marketing.  HeatherSong owns Copyright, Master and Artist Rights 100%.  Contact me:  (360) 546-1555  © WEST HEATHERSONG Publishing 2010 BMI   All Rights Reserved
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.
0022  SENTIMENTALLY MINE - Country Music
Words and music by Heather Pahl dba HeatherSong 
© WEST HEATHERSONG Publishing 2010 BMI   ORIGINAL Read/Print Lyrics/Credits
0023  CAN'T PAY MY BILLS BLUES - Blues Words and music by Heather Pahl dba HeatherSong 
© WEST HEATHERSONG Publishing 2010 BMI   ORIGINAL Read/Print Lyrics/Credits
Original version was written for a 12-bar-blues exercise in my very first songwriting class. 
Oh . . . it's not about excuses.  It's about awareness.
0024  LOST MY DESTINATION - VERY  Theatre! Words and music by Heather Pahl dba HeatherSong 
© WEST HEATHERSONG Publishing 2010 BMI   ORIGINAL Read/Print Lyrics/Credits
This definitely has a THEATRE ambiance about it.  Deep character exploration, worthy of
New York!  Yep.  NOT kidding . . .
                                                                 story:  The Portal 

        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.  
 0021  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
This is a REMIX of a previous version briefly offered as a single digi release only at this website.  It is a contemporary orchestral/electronic instrumental version of the HeatherSong original vocal LOOKING FOR YOU.  Structure and mood may fit TV - Film - Commercial background music.  Thanks again to Jim's humming bass guitar and Josh's klippety-klop drum that so define this piece!                                                
  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   ORIGINAL Read/Print Lyrics/Credits
CREDITS:  Jim Olson, Bass Guitar; Josh Sargent, Drums; Mixed and Mastered by Jim Olson     
     OK, this is hooky-HOT!  Unique yet commercial.  Available to license.

BIO +  READ More/PRINT 
Feel free to e-mail HeatherSong to get 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              cd available          YO, IT'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 at CDBaby.  YOUR Cause Fundraiser opportunity.  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  
 BIO +   Read/PRINT: Christmas 
 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

  Read or Print full Christmas Album Credits at XMAS CREDITS tab.
        Feel free to e-mail HeatherSong for any of these Holiday Lyrics . . .

 

 

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