Featured Song: Room to Grow
Composed by Margaret for her son's fifth grade graduation, Room to Grow is a sweet, upbeat song about a child's thanks to teachers and parents for creating self-sufficiency and self-esteem, allowing the child to successfully move forward in life. Vocals are by 12 year-old Faith Ahmed of Long Island, pictured below as she records the song in the studio.
Growing Azalea Music
Growing
Azalea Music owns a catalogue of original music ranging from
songs for school choruses and songs for young children to pop and country
ballads and up tempo selections. GAM also has a large selection of instrumental compositions, ideal for film or TV spots. In addition, two
original children's musical plays are a part of the GAM catalogue.
Full
Circle:
(Click
song title to hear MP3 sample)
New
Life Journey and Dance-
(4:19) Beginning
with a flute duet evoking longing of the spirit, the piece
engages grand piano and bass in creating a lively up tempo mood.
Conditions
of Happiness- (2:50)
Suitable
for radio airplay, this relaxing up tempo piece for flute,
keyboard and percussion is perfect for the ride home from work.
In
Search of Completion-
(7:14)
As
the most sophisticated piece on the album, this passionate piece is a showcase for acoustic piano
utilizing many elements of classical composition.
Song for Michael-
(2:31)
This youthful, cheerful melody for
flute, piano and chimes evokes happy childhood memories.
Approaching Amartithi-
(5:31)
Written for flute, violin and
piano, this happy piece evokes a sense of peace as well as excitement as the
tempo and dynamics increase
within the composition.
Rahuri Sunset-
(4:35)
Inspired by a pilgrimage to India,
this is a lyrical, meditative piece for solo flute accompanied by a soundtrack
of crickets.
Meherabad morning-
(6:01)
Reminiscent of classical chamber
music, this lively piece in triple
time featuring flute, piano, cello and acoustic bass makes listeners
want to dance.
Joy in my Life-
(2:41)
A simple joyful piece for flute
and harp.
Love Takes Time-
(4:04)
Melodic and somewhat ethereal,
this piece for flute and piano will
soothe listeners at anytime of day.
Full Circle-
(3:23)
Quiet and serene, this memorable
melody played on flute is gently accompanied
by synthesizer and a bird soundtrack.
On
The Threshold of Change: (Click song title to hear MP3 sample)
On
The Threshold of Change (4:07)
a
lively, upbeat victory song
Understanding
Integration (4:30)
a
dreamy, spatial composition reminiscent of ocean waves
Surrender
to a Safe Place (6:52)
a
tranquil, meditative piece
Forgiveness
(4:29)
a
melodic, classical-sounding tune
In
the Direction of Home (2:56)
a
passionate, mood-evoking melody
Breaking
Through (3:00)
a
joyful and jazzy samba-like dance tune
Awakening
Hearts and Souls Dance
(“Rosie's
Theme”) (5:03)
a
lyrical, flowing, waltz-like melody
Living
in Lagunitas (7:15)
a
meditative mood piece integrating authentic nature sounds (stream, birds, etc.)
Embracing
Intimacy (4:47)
a
romantic keyboard interlude
Where
do We Go From Here?
(On
The Threshold of Change - reprise) (2:26)
a
slower introspective rendition of the title track, bringing closure to the
musical journey.
Bricks
In The Wall: (Click song title to hear MP3 sample)
The album embraces a personal journey of leaving an abusive relationship and all the emotions involved. It offers courage, love, healing and hope from a woman's perspective.
Breath of Air (3:01) This up-tempo song with full band production deals with the emotions involved with the realization that there may be something amiss in the relationship.
Curtain Falls (4:29) This lyrical ballad featuring cello accompaniment celebrates self-love and/or offers comfort to a friend.
Bricks in the Wall (5:30) The theme song of the album addressing the less obvious and publicized aspects of domestic violence also features Margaret's flute and piano playing.
Midnight (3:53) This haunting ballad featuring piano with full band reminds us that Love can pull us through even in the darkest of hours.
The Bare Minimum (3:55) Often unexpressed emotions including anger are the theme for this up-tempo energetic song.
Fight to Be Strong (4:08) This anathematic song rings true for women who have suffered domestic abuse while offering courage and hope.
You Must Have heard Me Pray (4:01) The gratitude in obtaining custody rights is the subject of his lyrical ballad with full string arrangements.
Let You Go (4:54) This lyrical country ballad features the fiddle and mandolin playing of Kathy Mathea's Eamon O Rourke with full band.
The Life We Never Had (4:01) Classical music inspired this tear jerking mid tempo song featuring violin, flute and cello.
There's Nothing Left to Do (but say goodbye) (3:58) The title of this up beat country meets rock song sums up the subject matter of this song.
Light at the End of the Tunnel (5:13) Hope and encouragement are the themes of the concluding song of the album performed by full band with the accompaniment of bells and harmony vocals.
To request a copy of lyrics, please email us at contact@gamusic.com.
Just
One Night
This
pop ballad is the perfect love song for an up and coming
female pop or country artist a la Faith Hill or Vanessa Williams.
It would also work well in a romantic feature
film during the rolling of credits.
Too
Soon Now
This
upbeat song for a female artist
with a twist of humor
(“A phone bill and a chinese dinner must amount
to something”)
resembles the loquacious lyrics of Lisa Loeb
(“Stay”)
and Shelly Wright (“Single White Female”).
Better
World for You and for Me
Originally
written in memory of Polly Klass, this song evokes a positive message.
A cross between pop and gospel, this song could be sung by a soloist or choral group of either gender. It could also work
as a campaign song for a service organization.
LISTEN
TO TRACK (vocalist
Deanna Jones)
Another
World
Written
from experience about the people caught in the tragic events of 9/11 in New
York City, this fully produced ballad is perfect for film and TV
documentaries,
and is also a dynamic piece for a fully ranged
female artist (a la Martina McBride) with humanistic/ global concerns.
LISTEN
TO TRACK
(vocalist
Deanna Jones)
Songs
for School Choral Groups
Circle
of Friends
Perfect
for a graduation song, this song speaks about keeping
our friends in our heart as we move in different
paths.
Recommended for second through sixth grades.
You
Teach Me
This
song, which acknowledges teachers everywhere,
works well as a graduation piece for a unison choral group.
Recommended for second through sixth grades.
Believe
A
positive song originally designed as a BEST assembly song,
promoting Character Education in our schools.
Upbeat with a catchy hook,
kids love to sing this song! Recommended for unison choral groups
second grade through sixth grades.
Light
Around the World
A
Joyful upbeat holiday song embracing celebrations
from around the world. Unison and two part
harmonies.
Recommended for fourth/fifth grade chorus.
LISTEN
TO TRACK
We
are Family
An
upbeat song celebrating unity within our diversified world.
Works well as a performance piece for unison
choral group at any time
of the year. Recommended for second through sixth
grades.
LISTEN
TO TRACK
Dare
to Be
Originally
designed as a song for graduation of
DARE (drug abuse resistance education), this song
promotes
our individual strengths while sending out a
positive message.
Recommended for second through fifth graders.
LISTEN
TO TRACK
Stars
of Hope
This
holiday song promotes peace, love, and hope without being
specific to any one celebration. Lyrical,
and uplifting, it is perfect for
setting the festive mood for your holiday concert. Recommended for first
through
fourth graders.
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