Wellspring

1. Long Drive Home in the Rain

2. Downstream

3. Staccato

4. Drenched

5. Walk at Low Tide

6. Lisa' Birthday Song

7. Blue Sky

8. Wellspring

9. Bass Thing Two

10. Round

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist
Ralph E. Hayes has been playing guitar and writing songs for twenty three years. This work represents hist debut release.

Product Description
Kenny G meets Duane Eddy. Melodic,relaxed guitar instrumentals. This is "eleven o'clock at night after everyone's gone to bed, turn down the lights, light a candle put on the headphones and relax" music.

Wellspring,Ralph E. Hayes

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Well-crafted original, compelling country and folk music
Unique music from a sincere voice

Wellspring
Caroline Herring
Manufacturer: Blue Corn Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Country | Styles | Music

Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music

General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
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Twilight
Plow to the End of the Row
Adieu False Heart
Workbench Songs
Firecracker

ASIN: B0000AUHPV
Release Date: 2003-08-19

Tracks:

Trace
Mortified
Jewels
Magnolias
Colorado Woman
Mistress
Texas Two Step
MGM Grand
The Way That You Are
Heart And Soul
Tacoma Blues

Customer Reviews:

Well-crafted original, compelling country and folk music.......2004-01-21

Originally from Mississippi, with a Master's degree in Southern Studies under her belt, singer/songwriter Caroline Herring found herself in Austin, Texas in 1999 pursuing a Ph.D. in American Studies. It soon became apparent to Texans that she has a keen intellect, aptitude and talent for writing hard-hitting songs which have both a literary foundation and earthy sensibility. A paradox, perhaps? No, just soulful. With the support of the Blue Corn label, her rise in the Austin music scene has been fast. Her 2001 debut, "Twilight," was an immediate hit, and she was named Austin's Best New Artist in early 2002 by the local newspaper and Austin Music Awards. At that time, she worked for Texas Folklife, accompanying traditional Tejano musicians to performances and shows. Marriage took her away from Austin in 2002, following her new husband's academic pursuits to Washington D.C., and currently to Atlanta.

Caroline Herring's southern music flows with influences of country, folk, blues, gospel and bluegrass. Caroline's sophomore release, "Wellspring," recognizes the significance of two key sources of strength in her life - Austin and her husband. Concerning the former, she says, "Texas, Austin specifically, was the source from which so much good came for me." Like the springs of central Texas, her music bubbles clean, pure and coolly refreshing. Concerning her husband, in her self-penned "Magnolias," she sings "we roughed through the wellsprings of our early days..."

The changes in Herring's life may explain why there are more relationship themed songs on "Wellspring." Being deceived and "strung along," is the tale in "The Way That You Are." Caroline's gift for poetic balladry is best illustrated in "Mistress," the story of an East Texas slave and her relationship with a plantation owner. "Mortified" is about "figuring out why we fail and fall in ways we never wanted to, but knew we would have to." Searching for the explanation may be elusive, especially as long as "the crumbs from the table kept me satisfied."

She's also adept at incorporating geographical and historical references and imagery to reinforce her messages. "Trace" makes reference to the Natchez Trace, a trading route in Mississippi, while "Magnolias" mentions her love of Austin and the Frio. In "Colorado Woman," she sings of tumbling with the dustbowls across the Oklahoma plain, but "tonight I want to be a strong Colorado woman, I don't want to be your Mississippi girl. There are times I need you to hold onto, and there are times I got to hold on by myself."

Besides Herring on vocals and acoustic guitar, "Wellspring" includes Rich Brotherton (guitars, mandola, glass harmonica, dulcimer and vocals), Bryn Bright (bass, cello, vocals), Billy Bright (mandolin, mandola), Eamon McLoughlin (fiddle, viola), and Jeff Plankenhorn (dobro). Other accompanists put percussion, accordion, pedal steel and organ into the mix.

Produced by Rich Brotherton (Robert Earl Keen), this album balances catchy arrangements with the need to keep Herring's gutsy alto in the forefront. From the album's first vocal strains to its last, one never loses interest in her appealing vocals. The impressionistic songs offer a fair amount of quick, memorable lines. The instrumental accompaniment is first-rate without going overboard in any attempt to steal the show. Herring has now fully developed a personalized signature sound that revolves around well-crafted original country and folk music, with stories and messages that are very compelling. (Joe Ross, staff writer, Bluegrass Now)

Unique music from a sincere voice.......2003-10-08

Caroline's first solo CD, "Twilight", helped me overcome fifteen years of musical burnout on country/folk/bluegrass from the 80s. "Wellspring" showcases Caroline's growth and maturity, with finely crafted tunes, delicious lyrics, and insight into the core of of something that used to be - that half-mythical source of Southern music, the artesian font that country, bluegrass, and the blues all draw from.

She leads off with a winner - "Trace" actually had me singing along, much to the disbelief of my spouse. Listen to her lyrics - "You're what I call reasonably attractive / with an ego that's hyperactive" on the honky-tonk ballad "Texas Two-Step" had me replaying the track, just to make sure what I'd heard, then laughing - we've all known those guys. I like "Mortified" very much - I just don't know how to describe it.

"Magnolias" is a love song, pure and sweet and sincere, a story I can picture in my mind; "Colorado Woman" is an arguement between independence and need, co-written with her husband. "The Way That You Are" is a nice, Patsy Cline-ish number, a lament on men and the things they do wrong.

Tracks:

Light of the East
En Thio (The God Within)
Incantare (Enchant)
The Offering
Nara
Prayer Jewel
Trail of Ancestors
Dream Walk
The Golden Key (Jahaba)

Album Description

The music on Creativity was compossed to enhance your creative energies. Seductive rhythms, passionate melodies, exotic chanting and instrumentation will ignite the fire that unleashes your creative spirit.

Customer Reviews:

From All Music Guide.......2006-06-11

"Within the Sanctuary Series of albums, this debut from the pair of artists also known as Nara is an attempt at evoking creative feelings through what's essentially a tribal-ethno-fusion soundtrack. Both artists have experience in movie and TV scoring, and this album shows off those tendencies quite clearly. The traditions encountered in the music are quite debatably used more as means than ends, but the compositions are strong despite such quibbles. This certainly isn't the most highly complex music, the most ethnically authentic music, but it is quite workable ambient ethno-trance in essence."--Adam Greenberg, © 2006 All Music Guide

Deeply moved.......2003-11-29

I think "En Thio ( The God Within)" is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. Beth Wood's singing is suberb as usual and Steve Wood's songwriting is truly versatile and inspiring. Thank you!

Truly loving it!.......2002-12-27

I haven't gotten the chance to play this music while trying to do something creative, but I am truly enjoying it none the less! Just as beautiful as "The Living Seas", but more of a tribal and world sounding recording. Would recommend it to any one who enjoys rythms and percussion.

Professional Grade Music - You're gonna love this CD.......2002-06-15

The problem with most New-Age music is its lack of sophistication. In general, you have second-rate musicians and composers who record their music in home studios, then try to sell it. Not the case here... these two artists are accomplished with movie soundtracks and other similar credits. The CD is well produced. The music is full, vibrant and sounds great on the best stereo equipment.
The music has many influences.... arabic, african mix with indian and a little american pop. The composition is excellent. Catchy tunes make this CD a favorite. There's not one track that I don't like. It's nice to relax with and listen to at home, but still has enough energy in it so you can listen in the car without being put to sleep.
PS. The best for last.... this CD and a little candlelight will put him or her in the mood. Try it!

Typical New Age Music.......2002-03-10

What this music has to do with creativeity is beyond me. It's nice, background typical new age music. Nothing special. I've heard better.

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Wellspring: Live At The Folkway

Manufacturer: Rare Earth Music - Wisdom Tree Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000294GEK

Product Description

******* Recorded July 20 & 21, 1991 at The Folkway, Peterborough, NH. ******* Track Listing: ------- 1. Troubadour --- 2-3. Dragon's Tails --- 4-5. Buttercup's Delight II --- 6-7. Some Way Out --- 8-9. Dream of Branwen --- 10-11. Talaria --- 12-13. Reptile (a Cold-blooded Love Song) --- 14-15. Children's March --- 16-17. Whale Trilogy --- 18-19. Liberty Farm --- 20-21. Walk Beside Me --- 22. The Runaway Horse --- 23. Bluegrass Medley --- 24. Circles (All my Life's...)

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The Best Is Yet to Come
wellspring
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000QTO37G

Product Description

14 tracks

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Diary of a Nerd

Manufacturer: Wellspring Sound
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAG8FY
Release Date: 2004-04-13

Tracks:

If You're There
Who I Havent Met
Chasing Tornados
The Nerd
Spell
Another Sun Goes Down
Falling
I Had No Clue
When I'm Alone
All for Me

Wellspring: A Benefit for Bread for the City

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Wellspring: A Benefit for Bread for the City

Manufacturer: Sonic Boomerang Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Alternative Pop | Compilations | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music

Rock | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B0001K2LXI
Release Date: 2003-11-25

Tracks:

Homeroom - Metropolitan
Have a Heart - Bettie Serveert
I Mean Nothing - Barbara Manning & the Go-Luckys!
Swim - Cinerama
The Wind is Blowing Like an Outlaw (drum machine version) - Saturnine
Dear, We're in Trouble - The Mendoza Line
So Easy - The 'mericans
Only Because - Riverside
Get Well - Lenola
When You Come Around (v. 2.0) - The Saturday People
A Matter of Tense - the hurricane lamps
In South of Here - Purple Ivy Shadows

Album Description

An all-star cast of indie rock and pop bands donated tracks--many previously unreleased--to this compilation to benefit Washington, DC-based social services provider Bread for the City. All money raised by the label will go to Bread for the City.

Average customer rating:

Absolutely amazing...a must have

Color in the Dark
Patrick Fitzsimmons
Manufacturer: Itz Fitz Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Folk | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAKBAC
Release Date: 2005-10-18

Tracks:

Forgiving You
This Time
Autumn
Drive
His Father's Son
Katherine's Room
Dream
Pray for You
Watercolor Masterpiece
She Rides
Hard Times
Color in the Dark

Customer Reviews:

Absolutely amazing...a must have.......2006-06-24

This album speaks volumes from the soul. Patrick's voice and lyrics are so tender and true. Each song is absolutely amazing. His rhythm with the guitar and the melodies of his songs are unsurpassed...just beautiful. All of the songs are great...a must have CD for everyone wanting their soul to sing.

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Wellspring
Ralph E. Hayes
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | New Age | Styles | Music

General | Pop | Styles | Music

General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music

General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00004W1BU
Release Date: 2000-07-05

Tracks:

Long Drive Home in the Rain
Downstream
Staccato
Drenched
Walk at Low Tide
Lisa' Birthday Song
Blue Sky
Wellspring
Bass Thing Two
Round

Album Description

Kenny G meets Duane Eddy. Melodic,relaxed guitar instrumentals. This is "eleven o'clock at night after everyone's gone to bed, turn down the lights, light a candle put on the headphones and relax" music.

Average customer rating:

One of my top 10 favorite CDs
Evocative and unusually intelligent
Unexplainable but really good
Refreshing beauty

Wellspring

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000G27D
Release Date: 1998-09-30

Tracks:

Wellspring
Agitator
My Ugly Raincoat
Premonition
I Didn't Hear You
Avatar
Fable
Curve
Mute 1
Soft Volcano
Mute 2
Biofeedback

Customer Reviews:

One of my top 10 favorite CDs.......2007-04-21

I was introduced to this CD some six years back. I thought at first that it was beautiful, but somewhat depressing. I did NOT think that it was boring. Tired old cliched music doesn't cut it for me anymore.

I kept listening to it. After listening to it 4 or so times, I realized it wasn't depressing. It was just beautiful. It IS beautiful. When I want to just listen and feel and visualize what I'm hearing, and just thoroughly enjoy what I'm listening to, this is the CD for me. Some music I listen to when I'm angry (Metallica or Alice in Chains -- Dirt), some music I listen to for dancing (Beastie Boys or Arrested Development), some I listen to just for listening, for the skill and intricacy (Pink Floyd). Some I listen to for the skill and the beauty. That would be The Doors, Passage -- Wellspring, Black Sabbath -- Paranoid, Alice In Chains -- Jar of Flies.

Buy it. There aren't that many good ones around.

Evocative and unusually intelligent.......2000-08-23

Imagine the moody, melodic, evocative sounds of Sarah Maclahchlan or Loreena McKennitt, but with voices that are more "serious," more real, so that unlike voices that are stereotypically beautiful they don't make you forget the words being sung. Then add some instrumentation that is rarely used in pop music, and familiar instruments used in less than usual ways; especially making that rare use of "emptiness," or the silence between sounds and notes. Then comes the best part: lyrics so poetic and intelligent we rarely see their like in pop music. This is Passage's debut CD. Startlingly original! (And believe it or not, they actually sound much BETTER when live!)

Unexplainable but really good.......1998-12-20

I've listened to every song on this album at least once live and loved it then, but it's amazing what the music sounds like recorded and embelished with all the intricacies that the band has added to every song. They have made a rich album where you discover new layers each time you listen to it. Their music IS very hard to explain, but this CD is definitely worth listening to!!

Refreshing beauty.......1998-12-10

Let me begin by asking a question: When does your next album come out? I have enjoyed "Wellspring" so much I can't wait to hear more from Passage. They have put together a very coherent, melodic sound. Having followed them around the Minneapolis music scene I know their capabilities, but this album does show off their unique sound. Their choices in instuments are a most welcome change. The music includes guitar to mandolin to drums to hammered dulcimer.