at LAST!

I have finally, FINALLY released a new song.

It is called "Rain", and I actually wrote it two years ago, it has just taken me this long to get it released!

If you'd like to hear it and/or download it, you can do that at iTunes, and here is where to click:

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=266985855

For some reason, I can't seem to enable that link, so just paste it into your browser window, and I'm sorry for the inconvenience.

Or, you can click on the link, to the right, over there ----------------->
that says "Hear Rose's new song!"

If you love this song, which I hope you will, would write to me and tell me so?

http://rosenidaho@hotmail.com

I've been a stranger...!

...but I have good reason.

I am working, and my children are in school, and I have been busy, busy, busy!

I have had some good gigs here, in my new city, but it is difficult to start over trying to get my name out there, especially since I don't have much time to pound the pavement.

Patience has never been my strong suit, but I am learning it, the hard way!

I have been writing, though, and I believe I have enough material for another album....that is, if "Rain" is ever released! We are still waiting for one musician to be finished, and there have been many complexities, but everyone involved in this project believes in it, and is excited to see how it is received.

Bear with me, friends. Even when I am out of touch, thoughts of you all help me and give me courage.

"anonymous"

I have recently received a comment here, on this journal, telling me that I am saying things that are not true, and that I need to "search myself for the truth" because "God knows".

I am very surprised by this, since I put very little personal information here at all, keeping my private life mostly private...and of course, the little I did write was absolutely true.

I am sad that this person did not care enough to write me and ask me about something they thought was incorrect....instead, they took refuge in an anonymous attack.

Yes, God DOES know the truth - and I will be happy to defend anything I ever say on this journal, if anyone has the courage to write me personally and ask me about it.

June...and new beginnings

In a matter of weeks, I found myself a single parent, with no home, no possessions, and very little money.

My children and I lived in a shelter for abused women for several weeks, and then I was able to get a "day job" and move us into a small duplex.

Thankfully, the CD has gone into production, so I can concentrate on surviving and keeping my family healthy and happy while my producer works his magic on it - thank you to all my fans that have written and expressed support and encouragement!

The release date has been pushed back to August....thank you for your patience; I promise, it's worth it!

I am writing the new material for the next album already...each day brings me new experiences, new emotions, and therefore...new songs!

Already April

Wow, it's already April, and my CD was supposed to have been released in March.

Because of continuing health problems, I have not been able to finish it yet, but I am very close, and, more importantly, I love, love, love what this album is beginning to sound like.

It's a new direction for me, working with Mr T. The sound we're creating is just as classic, just as gentle as before, but more clean, more sophisticated.

I'm delighted with his creative genius; so often his ideas are just what I wanted for the feel of the song, but I didn't know how to express it in words.

There will be several photo shoots, both for the album itself, and for use in marketing....a new friend of mine, who owns a beautiful antique store, has offered to let me look through a large collection of vintage gowns she recently bought, for use in my photos and videos! That's every girl's dream, right?

I have enough material now for another CD and maybe half another one after that. When I am in the studio working regularly, I find music flowing out of my heart and mind much more often.
I try to carry a notebook with me all the time, so that I can write down ideas as they come - sometimes I am somewhere public, the library, or the church, and I suddenly start muttering and scribbling and tapping my toe.

People look at me oddly, but so far no one has actually called the men in white.

Hoping to keep it that way.

I miss the steady stream of mail I was getting from new friends who've discovered my music - every single letter encourages me to continue, and I love and appreciate all of you that have taken the time to write me.

Soon.
It will be soon!

Into the New Year

January is always a long and difficult month, and this one is no exception; with some tragedies in my personal life, I am comforted by working.
Creating, recording and performing music encourages me and lifts my spirit, and thankfully, I have used that drive to complete all the lead vocals for my CD "RAIN"!

MrT, my producer, pushes me hard to give him the very best I have, and I am always happy when I step out of that sound booth.

I have a couple more sessions to complete myself; I still have to lay down all the grand piano tracks, and the background vocals, too, on several songs.
That's good - I don't really want to be done! I mean, I want the CD finished, but I hope I can start immediately on then next album, so that I can keep working.

I have had some delightful reviews, both of "Close Your Eyes" and also of some of my performances, and also have received many wonderful encouraging letters. These things help me and keep me pressing on, but truly, the number one thing that makes me continue in music is the music itself.

Merry Christmas!

It's Christmas Day.

At our house, we don't have turkey...we have lasagna! Yes, I know that's odd, but we like the tradition.

And there's no snow here today; it all melted during the last week, and it's in the mid-forties now. It's nice to have a respite from temperatures in the single digits!

Someday, I'd like to record an entire Christmas album, with only one or two of my favorite standards and the rest originals. I think we could use a few more truly classic Christmas carols, don't you?

I hope that all of you have Love this Christmas season...and that the year 2006 is an especially magical one for you, as well.

Peace!