Homemade with Rosemary
Words and music by Rosemary Phillips (SOCAN)
Vocals and guitar - Rosemary Phillips
Bass - Jim Ryan
Percussion - Dave Brummet
Bass for "Doubt and Faith" and
Bass and guitar for "Love's Heart" - John Vere
 Songs and Sound Samples
Free Download of "Thank You"
Individual Song Downloads and Lyrics
Recording comes together
Songs to help with Healing
Reviews
Songs and Sound Samples.
Click on title for sound sample.
 We
are the Wind
The Sun and the Moon
Reach for the Star
Doubt and Faith
Going Home
Love’s Heart
Stuff
Old, Old Tree
Tears
A Candle of Light
Thank You
The Opening Door
Free Download of "Thank You"
Click here for the THANK YOU page which provides links to the download, lyrics and chords for the song.
Individual Song Downloads and Lyrics
Click here for the Lyrics page which provides links to the lyrics for each song and the download.
Recording Comes Together
After years of singing other people’s songs the Muse hit
me in rather a big way and since the first fun song called “Stuff”
(which came about after Mum died, my car got rear-ended and my home
was set on fire – you have to laugh at life sometimes) lyrics
and little tunes have been pouring out.
The world changes with 9-11
Then, after September 11, 2001, when the world was presented with
yet another great opportunity for growth, the song “Tears”
happened. And with the song came the words like a voice booming
in my head, “You must record this.” And so I did, along
with several other songs.
Jim Ryan helped on bass
It was all done in one session with great musicians Jim Ryan on
bass (he's an amazing musician) and Dave Brummet on percussion. I sang all the vocals,
and harmonies, and played guitar. John Vere of Cactus Studios in Grand Forks, BC, did
the engineering and mixing, and a little more guitar.
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| Rosemary Phillips
with Jim Ryan and Dave Brummet performing "Tears"
live on stage. |
Recorded "Live"
We stood or sat around the studio in a circle, working and playing
off each other. Jim would say, “Play it through.” I
played the piece once and the next time it was a take. Things went
that smoothly. Except for after the rather emotional song “Reach
for the Star”, after which Jim had to go outside and have
a cigarette.
It was like recording in the intimacy of a living room. So there’s
no fancy electronic effects, no high tech here, just a bunch of
musicians recording “live”. There may be glitches but
that’s what makes it human and “Homemade”. There
was magic. And angels were certainly with us. I did ask the angels
when we started if they could sing the song “We are the Wind”
instead of having me try and imitate them. But they chose not to
comply. So, instead, you have Rosemary imagining she’s an
angel. (Pull the other leg, it’s got a bell on it.)
Songs to help in Healing
The songs are very much of the inspirational and spiritual kind,
with a little bit of fun. They deal with life transitions, and have
been used for people who are facing difficulties in their lives,
such as depression, grief, healing, and terminal illness. One lady
recently stopped me on the main street of town to say, “I
play your CD every morning and every night to help me through. You
see, my daughter is dying of cancer.”
I feel truly honoured that my work is able to help others that
way.
So I hope that you enjoy this little CD and that it brings you
comfort too. And “Watch for an Opening Door.”
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Recorded and engineered at Cactus Studios, Grand Forks BC Canada
Produced by Rosemary Phillips and John Vere (with help from Angels)
Reviews
Hi there Rosemary … I recently received your CD “Homemade”,
thanks to family friend Dick, who resides on the Charlottes…
congratulations on a fine job, and very entertaining recording.
The wife and I thoroughly enjoy it! Good luck with any future recordings.
Dave Glover, Trail,
B.C.
Your CD is a joy. I love every song, and they fit together so beautifully.
The colours and design on the album are very heart lifting and eye-catching.
The more people who get to listen to your songs in these uncertain
times, the better.
Maureen, Quadra Island
Your CD arrived today. It has a lovely cover and I am looking forward
to listening to your voice. I loved hearing you sing “The
Sun and the Moon” on Neil Gillon’s morning show (CBC
Radio One).
Lillian, Delta, B.C.
I have thoroughly enjoyed your CD – both the lyrics and the
clarity of your voice. My daughter is going through a very rough
time emotionally at the moment so I am hoping that listening to
your songs will bring her some solace and peace.
Miriam, Newfoundland
Thank you for that inspiration CD “Homemade with Rosemary.”
I note how this has come about and I am sure it would indeed be
a valuable complement to our work here, so thank you for it, for
it will indeed be treasured.
Ray Branch, Harry Edwards
Spiritual Healing Sanctuary, Burrows Lea, U.K.
Thank you so much for the CD. I enjoyed it very much. I took it
last week to my laundrette and the manager of the shop played it
to us, the customers.
Betty, London, U.K.
Thank you so much for sending the CD – I love it! You’re
very focussed and it comes through in your music. My favourite cut?
“Opening Doors.” It’s the only way to look at
things!
Laura, Nanaimo
I received your CD today. You certainly have a lovely voice. I’m
listening to you as I write this.
Pat, Nanaimo
Yes, I played “Homemade” the minute it dropped through
the letterbox. Thanks for such a heart warming disc. Your warm voice
full of love and meaning floats over this damp February morning
and cheers me on my way. Yes, I am moved by “Old, Old Tree”
but “Thank You” is so full of gratitude for the good,
and my feeling for you.
Christine, London,
U.K.
The lyrics and your music, and your voice, are terrific. I knew
you wrote books and good articles, but I had no idea you were so
gifted musically. I feel very privileged to have the product of
what I am sure was a lot of hard work, blood, sweat and tears, and
I thank you so much for sending me something that did cheer me.
Helen, Toronto
What a wonderful surprise to receive the CD “Homemade with
Rosemary.” You have been busy and being true to your creative
self. I will share the CD and its good music with Tom and other
friends too. It is kind of special. I particularly like the pieces
“The Sun and the Moon”, “Doubt and Faith”,
and “Stuff”. You truly have gone a long way since “Bubbles
in Bubbles.”
Drew, Toronto
You have a great voice and I hope you are very successful with
it. Listening to your songs is like having the sunshine in the room!
Raeto, Nanaimo
Congratulations on a beautiful collection of songs! May your soothing
sounds reach many; lend comfort where there is pain; pleasure where
there is wont; and a sense of calm and serenity to all.
Mary, Nanaimo
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