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As a singer-songwriter, Verlene has released six solo albums on the independent label, Karmalu
Records. She is featured on several projects as vocalist or instrumentalist,
and she has also engineered and co-produced recordings of other artists
.
Solo Recordings -- original songsVerlene's fifth solo release is PeaceVerlene's fourth solo release is Persephone's Art Verlene's third solo release is Rendezvous with the Moon Verlene's second solo release is Dreamtime Verlene's first solo release is Comfortable Blues Read reviews of the recordings! Read lyrics from
the recordings! Solo Recordings -- instrumental CDsThe Hidden
Pool is a CD of instrumental music featuring harps, keyboards, guitar,
and flute Wishing
You Well is a relaxing CD of the music Verlene plays on double-strung
harp at hospitals. Persephone's ArtVerlene's most recent release features thirteen original songs and includes her jazzy arrangement of Gershwin's "Summertime" as well. Verlene says this about the CD's content: "The songs on this CD tell many stories – of winter and spring, pain and joy, dark and light. I have learned to appreciate the “art” of Persephone, and to begin to understand and accept all the seasons in my life." Peresphone's Art has a jazzy, bluesy upbeat style that will get you tapping your feet and singing along! The Verlene Schermer Song Sampler songbook includes four of these songs.You can listen to MP3 samples by clicking on the highlighted songs. All sound samples © Copyright 2000 Karmalu Records. The songs on the album are:
You can use PayPal to order your Persphone's Art CD ($15.00) Use this button for within the Continental US: Use this button for overseas orders: or simply print and fill out the order form , and snail-mail
with your check or money order.
Rendezvous with the MoonVerlene's third solo recording features thirteen original songs, and also includes the well-requested cover, "You Take My Breath Away." The folk harp is the primary accompanying instrument to Verlene's innovative and expressive voice, with five of the tracks featuring the chromatic cross-strung harp. Percussion instruments from many World Music traditions add a spicy texture to the mixes, tying East to West in a blend of sounds and rhythms. You will also hear string bass, flute, a string quartet, and plenty of rich vocal harmonies in this collection of songs about creative process. A companion songbook is also available that includes all 13 original songs arranged for harp and voices. The Verlene Schermer Song Sampler songbook includes four of these songs.You can listen to 8-bit 22 KHz monophonic Wave file samples by clicking on the highlighted songs. (The actual CD is, of course, in stereo, and CD quality sound.) All sound samples © Copyright 1998 Karmalu Records. The songs on the album are:
You can use PayPal to order your Rendezvous with the Moon CD ($15.00) Use this button for within the Continental US:
or simply print and fill out the order form , and snail-mail
with your check or money order.
DreamtimeVerlene's second solo release features 13 of her original songs, with the folk harp as the primary accompanying instrument to her versatile singing voice. Instrumentation includes: oboe, violin, cello, bowed psaltery, flute, and soprano sax. Because of her diverse musical background, Verlene plays harp in a style that is unique and innovative, giving a new meaning to the term "blues harp." The lyrical content of the songs range from themes of dreaming and vision to poignant observations about modern living. You can read more about Dreamtime in an interview by a harper's garden. The Verlene Schermer Song Sampler songbook includes four of these songs.You can listen to 8-bit 22 KHz monophonic Wave file samples by clicking on the highlighted songs. (The actual CD is, of course, in stereo, and CD quality sound.) All sound samples © Copyright 1997 Karmalu Records. The songs on the album are:
"This collection of originals is truly a voyage past the endless
sky! Verlene's voice is one of compassion and optimism - expressive and
strong, vibrant with power, delicacy, and a bluesy color. Her folk harp
takes up the role usually given to the guitar - adding its own cheerful
spirit and punchy rhythm. These songs are the kind you find yourself singing
both with the album and beyond!" You can use PayPal to order your Dreamtime CD ($15.00) Use this button for within the Continental US: Use this button for overseas orders: or simply print and fill out the order form , and snail-mail with your check or money order.
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