“Lullabies For Liam and Bella and their little friends around the world”, is a timeless musical treasure written for Karen Therese’s grandchildren. Inspiring, soothing and tender this is a collection of children songs that parents will also enjoy listening to. This recording delivers stellar performances by Karen Therese and Washington State University Music Faculty, with positive, life loving messages.
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
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
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
4. A Dream
Written by Karen Therese
Produced, Arranged – Karen Therese /Brian Ward
Vocals – Karen Therese
Piano – Brian Ward
Guitar – Brad Ard
5. Waterdance
Written, Produced, Arranged, Piano – Karen Therese
Guitar – Brad Ard
6. Makowe
Arranged, Produced – Karen Therese /Brian Ward
Vocals – Karen Therese and Vanessa Ward
Piano – Brian Ward
Marimba – Thulani Mason
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
8. Beautiful You
Written by Karen Therese
Arranged, Produced – Karen Therese /Brian Ward
Piano – Karen Therese
Keyboard – Brian Ward
Clarinet – Jacob Ward
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
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
11. Nora
Written by Karen Therese
Piano – Karen Therese
12. Goodnight Cello
Written by Ruth Boden
Cello – Ruth Boden
Special thanks to Al Criado and Dungeon Studios in Vancouver WA for recording Harp tracks on songs, The World is a Wonder and Song For You. And special thanks to Vanessa and Jacob Ward for your outstanding Artistic contributions to this recording.
Very special thank you to all the WSU Music Faculty and Department Artists and studio Engineer David Bjur for your outstanding and stellar contributions. It was wonderful to collaborate with you all.
WSU Performing Artists
Brian Ward – Co-Arranger – Co-Producer – Pianist
David Bjur – WSU Recording Studio Engineer
Brad Ard – Guitarist
Ruth Boden – Cellist
Mindy Ard – Percussionist
Sophia Tegart – Flutist