Posted by Rice in News-2013
I’ve always loved the carol, “Lo How a Rose”, and thought to create a rendition. When I searched the lyrics, the first song that came up was “The Rose”, as sung by Bette Midler. I ended up printing out the lyrics for both songs, and decided to make a medley of the two – hence came “A Solstice Rose”.
The 2nd piece, “A Punkish Resolution Carol”, is a take-off on the traditional carol “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”, a melody that lends itself quite naturally to rock interpretation. And take-off it does indeed!… with fresh lyrics, a non-physical chorus, and explosive resolution.
I hope you enjoy! May the spirit infused in these songs be nestled amongst the ornaments of your holiday cheer, and fill your seasonal remembrance with hope, joy and inner knowing.
Love always, Doug
Posted by Rice in News-2013
Posted by Rice in News-2013
This project has been unfolding since the late fall of 2012. I recently found myself feeling that I had reached a clear halfway point. As I am an old record album guy, I thought I would go ahead and post where I am to this point, and call it “Side One.” My birthday is April 4th… an opportune release date. Note: the words for Communion are a journal entry written by my wife, Catherine. The words for Faces are from Yogananda.
June marks the 3rd anniversary of my website, rainbowlandmusic.com. To date, there have been over 50,000 visits to the site, and more than 10,000 unique visitors. This is profoundly gratifying for me, and I thank you from the fullness of my heart, for your interest and support. The music is my offspring, and it is thrilling that it finds new relationship with you.
These continue be dynamic and challenging days. Humanity is shedding its skin. It’s not pretty, and it is new life. There are so many right now in my circles of love, family and friendship, who are facing rough roads. There continues to be great polarization and at the same time, deep connection.
“It’s an unstable world, it’s an uncertain time, at the eye of the hurricane, transcendent sublime.” —Words from the closing song on this collection, Alive.
I wish for you bright awareness, great flexibility and fluidity, and a joyful navigation of these amazing days. I Thank you for making Rainbowland part of your adventure. And the music thanks you too.
Much love, Doug
