“Lullabies For Liam and Bella” and their little friends around the world, is a collection of original positive and life loving children songs that parents will also enjoy listening to. Inspiring, soothing and tender this recording celebrates the beauty in life and is a timeless treasure written for Karen Therese’s grandchildren.
1. The World is a Wonder
Written by Karen Therese
Produced, Arranged – Karen Therese /Brian Ward
Vocals – Karen Therese
Piano – Brian Ward
Guitar – Brad Ard
Cello – Ruth Boden
Percussion – Mindy Ard
Harp – Jennifer Walter Pratt
3. All the White Horses
Inspired by ‘All The Tired Horses’ by Bob Dylan
Produced, Arranged – Karen Therese /Brian Ward
Vocals and Harmonica – Karen Therese
Guitar – Brad Ard
5. Waterdance
Written, Produced, Arranged, Piano – Karen Therese
Guitar – Brad Ard
7. Song for You
Written by Karen Therese
Produced, Arranged – Karen Therese /Brian Ward
Vocals – Karen Therese
Piano – Brian Ward
Cello – Ruth Boden
Guitar – Brad Ard
Harp – Jennifer Walter Pratt
9. Hummingbird
Written by Karen Therese
Produced, Arranged – Karen Therese /Brian Ward
Piano and Vocals – Karen Therese
Cello – Ruth Boden
Clarinet – Jacob Ward
Flute – Sophia Tegart
11. Nora
Written by Karen Therese
Piano – Karen Therese
2. Little Bird
Written by Karen Therese
Produced, Arranged – Karen Therese /Brian Ward
Vocals – Karen Therese
Rhythm Guitar – Karen Therese
Lead Guitar – Brad Ard
Flute – Sophia Tegart
Percussion – Mindy Ard
4. A Dream
Written by Karen Therese
Produced, Arranged – Karen Therese /Brian Ward
Vocals – Karen Therese
Piano – Brian Ward
Guitar – Brad Ard
6. Makowe
Arranged, Produced – Karen Therese /Brian Ward
Vocals – Karen Therese and Vanessa Ward
Piano – Brian Ward
Marimba – Thulani Mason
8. Beautiful You
Written by Karen Therese
Arranged, Produced – Karen Therese /Brian Ward
Piano – Karen Therese
Keyboard – Brian Ward
Clarinet – Jacob Ward
10. Starshine
Written by Karen Therese
Produced, Arranged – Karen Therese
and Brian Ward
Vocals – Karen Therese
Piano, Keyboard – Brian Ward
Guitar – Brad Ard
Cello – Ruth Boden
Percussion – Mindy Ard
12. Goodnight Cello
Written by Ruth Boden
Cello – Ruth Boden
WSU Performing Artists links
Brian Ward – Co-Arranger – Co-Producer – Pianist
https://music.wsu.edu/faculty-and-staff/brian-ward/
David Bjur – WSU Recording Studio Engineer
https://music.wsu.edu/faculty-and-staff/david-bjur/
Brad Ard – Guitarist
https://music.wsu.edu/faculty-and-staff/bradley-ard/
Ruth Boden – Cellist
https://music.wsu.edu/faculty-and-staff/ruth-boden/
Mindy Ard – Percussionist
https://music.wsu.edu/faculty-and-staff/mindy-ard/
Sophia Tegart – Flutist
https://music.wsu.edu/faculty-and-staff/690-2/
For my grandchildren Liam and Bella….your Gram Grams loves you and I will always be watching over you in this life and beyond…my life has been blessed beyond measure for every second spent with you…do your best in everything that you do and remember all the love you give will come back to you in more ways than you can imagine….my precious little sweethearts….love you, love you, love you!