This song is so pretty and relaxing that I had to play it a couple of times to force myself to be analytical, which is a very good sign. It could use bass and drums, but I really love the lullaby vocal tone. This isn’t someone trying to sound like a star singer – it sounds like a mom singing to her child, with all her love. That’s real, and as songwriter Jason Blume says, it’s tough to beat what’s real. Hats off to you for a very nice song. [Review of “Old Rocking Chair” from the 2013 Sacred Sheet Music Competition]
Testimonials
Nathan Howe, Colorado
You have some very nice piano pieces on your site. I’ve linked to you on my resources page, and I look forward to seeing new pieces as you post them. Keep writing!
Julie Packard, Adair Village, OR
Simply beautiful.
Teresa Wirfs, Spring Creek, NV
Wow!! You are incredible!! I love the music!!
Marla Martindale, Mesa, AZ
LOVE your piano solos.
Beverly Barnett, Spokane, WA
Very soothing… I did wai lana yoga while listening to your peaceful sounds. You are so gifted. Thanks for sharing!
Catherine
This arrangement of “I Have Two Little Hands” absolutely made my day!
Cindy Hills, Alpine, UT
Anne is one of my favorite artists! She has such talent and her songs are so uplifting. My husband and I have been enjoying her music all afternoon.
Melissa Riches, Newberg, OR
I love the song “Drifting.” I got chills as I played it and it was not the room. 🙂 I read most of the backgrounds with the songs. You write so expressively! I love the humor, and the duck and rose petals story made me cry. Thank you for sharing your soul!
Mom, Cave Junction, OR
Good work! “Rock-a-Bye Baby” is lovely and it is so suited to the nature of the song. A nice way to end this collection. I may just have a student or two starting this tomorrow!! I’m listening to you playing it right now. Brings sweet memories of my own little ones – including you. I still play your music a lot and you are still my favorite composer. Some might say I am prejudiced – but so what? Love you, Anne.
Kelly Searle, McMinnville, OR
Everyone loved your playing at our wedding—my Nana still raves about it (she’s really into piano and trumpet music, and I showed her your website and played some of your songs for her, which she loved). It really added so much to the ceremony and we loved your work.
Mary Loyer
I stumbled upon your piano version of “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” and think it is lovely. I hope to use your arrangement for a holiday program, with a narrator reading four verses from Longfellow’s poem.