Tis the Season of Joy – December 2022
The first of five songs for Advent Cottage film (below). This song was just intended to inject some jollyness into the start of the film. The musicians were my wife Roxana, and a friend Carmen Flores. The singers were Amelie, Ophelia, Elsa, Clara, Bethany, Grace, Nico, Ben and Joel.
Jesus is Riding – December 2022
The second of five songs for Advent Cottage film (below). This is the first attempt at pleasing the Archangel Helgar. It failed because it wasn’t sufficiently solemn. The lead singer is Andrew Beaumont, with most of the cast in the play joining in the chorus. David Fowler did some musical magic on his mandolin.
Glory to God – December 2022
The third of five songs for Advent Cottage film (below). This is the second attempt at pleasing the Archangel Helgar. It failed because it wouldn’t work for the shepherds of Bethlehem (who weren’t sufficiently cultured). Writing this song took me back to my choir boy days! The song was sung by most of the actors in the play. My wife Roxana plays the organ.
The King of Heaven – December 2022
The forth of five songs for Advent Cottage film (below). This is my attempt at soul music, and the third attempt at pleasing the Archangel Helgar. It succeeded. The lead singer is Jennifer Dann and the rest was sung by most of the cast in the play. My wife Roxana played the keyboard, Simon Cotton played the guitar and Mark Baker added some brass instruments into the mix.
Take up Your Cross – December 2022
The fifth of five songs for Advent Cottage film (below). It was written to be played when the credits are rolling. Apart from me, the musicians and singers for this song are Ryan and Sally Mellor, Jennifer Dann, Simon Cotton and Giles Pettit