i just posted a new song called Mountain, so come on over and give it a listen. it’s a conceptual instrumental piece that tells the story of a journey up a mountain. in the first section, you can see the mountain in the distance and you walk toward it, then you climb your way up through the trees and walk along a dirt path. as you get to the top, birds start to sing and you turn your head to look off into the distance at the clear blue sky!

close your eyes and take a trip,
-tracy.

This song is about a moment that sticks in my mind -- from the first time I met this girl...or at least the first time i really noticed her. The title "When I Smile, I Ask You This" comes from the feeling I have of keeping a secret from her, but still thinking that my feelings must be pretty obvious when I give her my sly little smile. I haven't written a looooove song in a long time, but this one is pretty close. Seems like my stone heart is starting to soften. ;)

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"When I Smile, I Ask You This"

Did you know
That I still remember
Seeing you for the first time
You're in that white sweater
The candlelight flickers
It was the first time we locked eyes

Now you know
I carry you around with me
Like a touchstone in my pocket
A lucky penny in my wallet
Your picture is in my mind

Now you know

So here you are
A challenge to my fears
The proof that if I could ever need someone
I need you

hey everybody!

i recently bought this little mobile recorder (the Zoom H2) and i've been playing with it, trying to record some song ideas. i just posted a fun recording i made tonight called December Night. it's some old lyrics i had that are kind of about how a winter night feels and what it makes me think of. nothing deep, just a lot of exaggerated imagery ;)

so, come on over and check it out!

-tracy.

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December Night -

this time of year, all the smells are warm
and they all look like light shades of brown in my memory
the sharp smoke from a candle fills the room
at the end of the niiight

the light breaks
into every flavor
christmas bulb colors melting together in the corner of the room

the blues of the moon glowing up from the snow through the window
cast your face in a tv screen glow

every emotion is raw yet hidden,
ready to grooooow

our love for each other hides blushing and giggling behind its hands

if my heart was on leave, it would cling to you tight
if my heart was on leave, it would cling to you tight and speak forgiveness without any questions