Frederick Serafim
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World of Wonder World of Wonder
Folk hymn regarding a wondrous world. With Catherine Clarkson.
Beautiful Boys Beautiful Boys
Acoustic reworking of John Lennon's tune, minus the middle 8, and the title pluralized.
Born to Run Born to Run
Solo acoustic version. Sometimes I play this at parties. It's not a song you think of as being suited for acoustic styling, but Springsteen must have played it something like this when he first wrote it. Very important song!
El Paso El Paso
I was 6 years old when Marty Robbins released El Paso in 1959. It was the first song that truly impressed me and made me want to learn how to sing and play.
You Don't Have to Cry You Don't Have to Cry
Vocal, acoustic guitar, trombone and flute regarding R.D. Laing's "sane reaction to an insane world".
Divine Discontent Divine Discontent
Eerie electronic verses with uplifting chorus regarding the debilitating stigma of psychiatric treatment.
The Game The Game
Smooth, slow jazz tune recorded with only my 3 voice acoustic/electric/synth guitar, plus vocals.
Take Us Higher Take Us Higher
Foreboding verses transition into a melodic uplifting chorus.
Killarney Morning Killarney Morning
Primarily acoustic tune regarding camping in the northern wilderness. One of only two songs where I added drums live in real time.
William Lyon MacKenzie William Lyon MacKenzie
Rousing tribute to the early 19th century Canadian firebrand reformer, who for a time was forced into US exile before Britain finally granted responsible democratic government.
Morning Rain Morning Rain
Progressive folk tune with rain as a metaphor for early life pain and trauma, written and recorded one drizzly morning in 4 tracks using only my acoustic/electric/synth guitar plus vocal, and drums by Steve James.
Into the Sunset Into the Sunset
Never thought I'd write a cowboy song but then again, I was spending much of my winters in South Padre Texas jamming and performing with country musicians, so this sweet clip-clopping Tex-Mex ballad was inevitable.
Candle of Love Candle of Love
A folk fairy tale recorded in 4 tracks with acoustic guitar, flute, strings and vocals.
Leavin' Town Leavin' Town
A powerful chorus, plus some pretty pan flutes and verses highlight this coming of age tune.
Open Your Eyes Open Your Eyes
Song featuring one of my best vocals and lush orchestration. My wife's favourite.
Anytime Anytime
For some old friends, acoustic guitar, flute and one of only two songs where I added live in real time drums.
Freedom's Hour Freedom's Hour
Ballad with some sweet dual lead guitar work, piano and folk rock flavor. I wrote it many years ago but its enduring relevance prompted me to re-record it more recently.
The God-Quest Medley The God-Quest Medley
Four brief orchestral folk-rock tunes, interspersed by a symphonic heavy metal instrumental and a triumphantly majestic, classical crossover intro, bridge and outro theme.
Lighthearted Lovers Lighthearted Lovers
Steely Dan-ish, feel-good jazz/rock vocals with some brash instrumental work portraying a setting of urban civility.
