Fulfilling another request from my viewers, here is my cover of "Country Roads" by John Denver. I truly enjoyed singing this song! I am just a country-bumpkin hillbilly at heart! *hehe* ♥
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Lyrics: Country Roads
Country road, take me home to the place I belong,
West Virginia, mountain mamma, take me home country road!
Almost heaven, West Virginia,
Blue Ridge Mountain, Shanandoa River,
Life is old there, …
Hope you enjoy my cover of "For the Widows in Paradise, for the Fatherless in Ypsilanti" by Sufjan Stevens.
I am doing all the music and singing 3-part harmony.
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Lyrics: For the Widows in Paradise, for the Fatherless in Ypsilanti
I have called you children, I have called you son,
What is there to answer if I'm the only One?
Morning comes in Paradise, morning comes in Light,
Still I must obey, still I mu…
As requested, here is my cover of "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young.
I must apologize to all my listeners. I could not record this song without breaking up... I almost got to the point of tears. This song is so very beautiful with such a touching message. I also had to add a verse of my own, because this song was just too short! *hehe* Thank you for listening, and God bless you! ^^ ♥
I am playing guitar and singing 5-part harmony.
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HEY!!! It's POLKA TIME with DESTINY! *hehehe*
I know my subscribers can handle anything I throw at them! ♥ You are the greatest! ^^ ♥ *BIG HUGS!!!* ♥
This is my cover of the "Tri La Lee" Polka written by Diane Langner of the famous Langner Sisters from Minnesota, USA. I am playing all background music in the 'Chicago Polka Style' of Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones (they are my favorite polka band --- their music makes me happy)! :D ♥
I hope you will have…
This is my cover of the theme song from the 2016 Ben Hur movie! I just wanted to show the beautiful horses in the chariot race, and my kitty-cat "Cryer" wanted to have a part in this video too. I hope you enjoy! ^^ ♥
I am playing guitar, bouzouki, bass, and all other sounds on my midi-keyboard. :)
This is my cover of "Von Den Elben" (Of The Elves) by Faun.
I did all the vocals and the music. :)
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German Lyrics and English Translation: Von Den Elben (Of The Elves)
Von den Elben will mein Lied berichten
Von Edelmut und reinem Herz will ich nun erzählen
Auf langer Reise mit der Schönsten aller Frauen
Hab ich deren Zauber die Welt verändern sehen
Und nun beginne ich ihr Wesen zu verstehen
Und war…
Here is my cover of "Fiddler on the Green" by Demons and Wizards. This was really fun to do! :D As usual, I messed up here and there, but I hope you will forgive all my mistakes. *hehe* I am singing three-part harmony and playing the guitar, violin, bouzouki, tambourine, drums, and every other sound on my midi keyboard. Oh, and I can't forget to give special mention to my sweet husband (Sub-Zero) who played the Reaper! :D ❤
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Per request, here is my version of 'The Sound of Silence' by Simon and Garfunkel (which hit number one on the “Billboard Hot 100” in 1965). Naturally, I slowed the song down a bit (like I do all my songs). *hehe* I just hope you will enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed putting it together. :)
I am singing lead and 3 part-harmony. I composed all the background music on my midi-keyboard.
The background footage is from the video game "The Evil Within" on PC (reco…
Per request, I am singing 'For Baby (For Bobbie)' for all you John Denver fans. :) Thank you for waiting so long for me to record this song. It was a beautiful, gray, and rainy day when I filmed this footage. I hope you enjoy, and God bless you! ♥
I am playing acoustic guitar, and I am singing lead and 3-part harmony.
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Lyrics: For Baby (For Bobbie)
I'll walk in the rain by your side,
I'll cling to the…
So many of you have asked to see me playing the piano, so I have finally gotten around to recording myself playing one of my favorite tunes. It is called 'Countryside Promenade' by Leo Nissim which was featured on the Discovery Channel commercial "Ignorance is Bliss." I could play this song forever and never stop, it is just so much fun! I do not have any sheet music for this piece. I play it by ear, and, every time I play it, it's a little different. I just have fun with it. :) I hope…
A long over-due special request. Thank you all for being so patient with me. I really loved recording this song. It actually brought me to tears. This song tells the story of our once happy and care-free days. As we grow older, the troubles and trials of life and the grief and hate of the world weigh us down. It is so important to keep the love in your heart alive and to never lose your ability to smile.
I have rewritten the English portion of this song in my own words after looking…
Per request, I am covering 'May It Be' by Enya from Lord of the Rings. I hope you like it. :) I am playing guitar and singing 3-part harmony.
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Lyrics: May It Be
May it be an evening star shines down upon you.
May it be when darkness falls your heart will be true.
You walk a lonely road.
Oh how far you are from home.
Mornie utulie (Darkness has come)
Believe and you will find your way.
Mornie alantie (Darkne…
Per request, "My Jolly Sailor Bold" with my own original lyrics. I am playing guitar, mandolin, and singing 5-part harmony. Please forgive all the mistakes and extra background noises. *hehe* There is a lot of traffic by my house, and I'm just recording in my room. ^^ God bless you all!
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Lyrics: My Jolly Sailor Bold
Upon one summer's morning,
I carefully did stray,
Down by the Walls of Wapping,
Where I spied a s…
Per request, here is my cover of "The Three Bells."
"The Three Bells," also known as "Jimmy Brown" or "Little Jimmy Brown," is a song made popular by The Browns in 1959. The single reached number one on the U.S. country and pop charts, outperforming a competing version by Dick Flood. The version by The Browns also hit number ten on the Hot R&B Sides chart. It was based on the 1945 French language song "Les trois cloches" by Jean Villard Gilles and Marc Herrand. The English lyrics we…
Per request, the Elven ballad "In Uthenera" (Leliana's Song) from the game Dragon Age: Origins. This song is completely different from my normal style. It was quite a challenge, and I feel that I did not do it justice. Please forgive all my mistakes. I hope somebody will still like it. ♥ The plushie I'm holding is a Charr kitty from Guild Wars 2. I LOVE KITTIES!!! :D
I am playing mandolin, drum, midi-keyboard, and singing 3-part harmony.
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Per request, here is the complete, full length version (in both English and Dragon Tongue) of The Dragonborn Comes from Skyrim. I also added one verse of my own, and, naturally, I turned it into a lullaby. *giggle* Don't I do that to everything? ^^ --- I am not fluent in Dragon Tongue, so please forgive all my mis-pronunciations and all my usual mistakes. I know I am bad at this, but I hope you like it anyway. ♥
I am playing guitar, drum, and singing 7-part harmony for this song.
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Words taken from the book "The Sword of the Seraphs" written by Paul Johnson, and put to music by me. A very haunting battle hymn. I like it! I hope you do too! :)
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Lyrics: The Sword of the Seraphs
Far over the hills they come
With many a cries they drum
The fiery sky, the curdling cry, many a more will come!
The swords are held up high
At Veldor Valley we die
The wall we stand, defend the land, or we …
In answer to the request for 'Stolen Child' by Loreena McKennitt. First of all, I must send a HUGE 'THANK YOU!' and *hug* to the sweet, sweet viewer who put my face in this picture petting the most beautiful lion! *You know how much I LOVE KITTIES!* I could not imagine a more perfect setting! Thank you for sending it to me. I am so proud to use it for the background of this song. From the very bottom of my heart, Thank you! ♥
Second of all, I have changed most of the lyrics …
Per request, here is 'Beneath a Phrygian Sky' by Loreena McKennitt. I am singing 3-part harmony. I did my best to do this song justice. I hope you like it.
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Lyrics: Beneath a Phrygian Sky
The moonlight is was dancing on the waves out on the sea,
The stars of Heaven hovered in a shimmering galaxy,
A voice from down the ages so haunting in its song,
These ancient stones will tell us that our love must make u…
This song brought me to tears, and I must apologize to you all. No matter how many times I tried, I could not get through this song without breaking down. There is nothing more beautiful than a pure heart. I want to thank a special viewer with all my heart for introducing me to Mercedes Lackey's writings. This song touched me in an indescribable way.
I am singing 3-part harmony.
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*** Written by: Mercedes Lackey