“Carolyn Harley is a captivating singer and prolific songwriter, with an expressive voice that draws the listener in to her stories. The well-chosen members of her band The Davidsons each bring their own tasteful touches to the music. We really didn't want her set to end, and I'm sure she'll be back on our stage! ”
— Joel Weder, Emcee, Rocky Mountain Folk Club, November 2019
Using 3 songs written in the time leading up to the pandemic and 7 songs written during the pandemic I am proud to be releasing a new CD in the fall of 2020 called HEARTBEAT OF THE WORLD. This project is produced by Calgary producer/recording artist, Aaron Young , who brings his amazing musicianship and harmonies. I write in a wide range of styles and Aaron brought the exact right beauty, style and emotion to each of the songs. This CD includes swing, bluegrass, folk story telling, world beat, old time blues and humour. The main theme of this CD is HOPE! I believe this CD will give listeners songs to make them laugh, perhaps cry, definitely think and finally connect with a feeling of hopefulness!
This song encourages us to connect with our body and our world!! It was written after a fitness/yoga class. The vocal and guitar were recorded in Calgary. The cello was recorded in Venezuela, the video was created in Sri Lanka and the final mastering was done in the United States. Such is the power of new technology!! Feel free to share this video back out into the world to perhaps bring some peace to people who feel connected to the song!!
I performed my song Devil Sky and placed first! I opened for Scott Cook as a duo with Craig West! Great fun!
BANFF CENTRE MUSICIANS RESIDENCY PROGRAMME
I attended The Banff Centre Musicians Residency Programme for two weeks and completed a first draft of my musical Welcome To Fairlight. A musical mystery about the many ways we work music into our lives!
THE TRAVELLING MABELS: Award winning Alberta recording artists!
Tears Tell The Truth, Old Montreal and Merry Go Round are three of Carolyn's songs that have been released by The Travelling Mabels.
CANADA 150
A live stream event from downtown Calgary at the Famous 5 Monument in Olympic Plaza. October 18 is the anniversary of the winning of the 'Persons' Case in 1929 by five courageous Alberta women. The definition of the word 'person' was finally interpreted to include women!
This event is free with registration
Zoom Meeting, Calgary
Songwriters sharing strategies and inspiration. Private message me for the Zoom link if you would like to attend. Host: Carolyn Harley
