"We live in a busy, noisy culture! It has been my desire for sometime to produce a series of piano-only CDs that help eliminate some of the distractions and allow people the unique opportunity to process their own emotions -- worship, relax,
love,
search, celebrate, grieve, live and
b-r-e-a-t-h-e!
Instrumental music (especially piano music!) has a profound affect on our ability to calm ourselves and re-focus on what is truly important in life. For me personally, God and family hold the highest spots on that priority list. (This is why I have dedicated three instrumental songs on the album to my 3 awesome children, and one bonus vocal track called "I Am Yours" to my husband. It is the song I sang to him on our wedding day 17 years ago!) The other bonus vocal track, " LOVE NEVER FAILS" (duet with Award-winning
Producer of the Year, Chris Janz) was written for my cousin's wedding when I was 18 years old! Please do feel free to request either of these on your favourite local Radio Stations ... even if you don't think they have it!"
The Beautiful Piano
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SOUND CLIPS!
Track List for
THE BEAUTIFUL PIANO
1. Dance Of the Angels (Moriah’s Song)
(Debbie Fortnum
© 2007 Far Away Music Canada)
2. Pachelbel’s Canon in D (Johann Pachelbel, 1680)
3. Easter Morning Sunrise by Debbie Fortnum
(Debbie Fortnum © 2007 Far Away Music Canada)
4. Love Divine (Charles Wesley, 1747 and John Zundel, 1870)
5. I Thirst / Hungry (I Thirst by Debbie Fortnum © 1999 Far Away Music Canada
Hungry by Kathryn Scott, (c) 1999 Vineyard Songs, UK/ERIE)
6. Let Me Comfort You (Noah’s Song)
(Debbie Fortnum © 2007 Far Away Music Canada)
7. A Shelter in the Time of Storm
(Vernon J. Charlesworth, 1880 and Ira D. Sankey, 1885)
8. Morning Has Broken (Eleanor Farjeon, 1931)
9. Beautiful Story (Tell Me the Old Story)
(Fanny Crosby, 1915 and John Sweney 1899)
10. Tears of Joy (Shanna’s Song)
(Debbie Fortnum © 2007
Far Away Music Canada)
11. The Music Box Dancer (Frank Mills © 1974 Peter Piper Music America LLC)
12. Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Johann Sebastian Bach, 1716)
~ BONUS VOCAL TRACKS ~
13. Love Never Fails (duet with Chris Janz)
(Debbie Fortnum © 2007 Far Away Music Canada)
14. I Am Yours (Song for Scott)
(Debbie Fortnum © 2007 Far Away Music Canada)
Buy your copies today from Far Away Music Canada
www.FarAwayWorship.com/order.html
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The American Music Therapy Association has listed 8 ways
that
sound and music can be used in life. . .
- To serve as an audio analgesic or sedative - or to otherwise positively affect biomedical or psychosocial states.
- To serve as the focus of attention and/or to structure exercise
- To initiate and enhance relationships
- To reinforce learning
- To provide auditory stimulation/feedback or mask ambient noise
- To structure pleasurable and positive interpersonal interactions.
- To serve as reinforcement or structure for healthful changes in physiological, emotional, or lifestyle skills.
- To promote stress reduction/mind-body health.
We believe it also facilitates a heart-stance of worship. Our souls are designed to love and be loved by GOD, as well as other people. Music connects us to the important things in life, and therefore connects us more deeply with those we love!
If you are in need of focus, relaxation, emotional healing, relational healing, and connection with the living GOD of the Universe, Debbie's Instrumental Piano CDs will help facilitate these things, in addition to a soothing atmosphere in your home, car, church, wedding or funeral event, or even your own office space!
Instrumental music has been scientifically proven to lead to
slower and deeper breathing (which aids in physical and emotional renewal). These are some of the reasongs why we are confident that Debbie's Piano CDs will be a fantastic component to your collection!
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WHAT THE PROFESSIONALS ARE SAYING ABOUT '
THE BEAUTIFUL PIANO'...
Kathy Parsons
Solo Piano Publications
“The Beautiful Piano” is a wonderful collection of original pieces, arrangements of pop songs and hymns; all are piano instrumentals except the two vocal pieces that are featured at the end of the album as “bonus tracks.” In addition to being a singer/songwriter/pianist, Fortnum is an inspirational speaker and worship leader. Both wife and daughter of ministers and the mother of three, Fortnum wears her heart and spirituality on her sleeve, a gift to all who are receptive to her openness and musicality. Three of the original pieces are loving tributes to each of her children and one of the vocal selections is a piece Fortnum sang to her husband on their wedding day - all deeply personal yet universally understood. In her liner notes, Fortnum explains that her intention with this album is to bring a sense of soothing sanctuary to busy lives, support to the institution of marriage, and to help people discover their destinies to love and be loved by God.
“The Beautiful Piano” opens with “Dance of the Angels (Moriah’s Song),” a piece composed for her eldest daughter. Fortnum paints a musical portrait of a very self-confident young person, living life to the fullest, and protected by her angels. Next up is the venerable “Pachelbel Canon in D,” arranged for piano and strings. The most powerful piece on the album is the stunning “Easter Morning Sunrise.” A tribute to the beauty of the events surrounding Christ’s Passion Week, this dark and deeply emotional piece sends tingles down the back of my neck. Fortnum’s voice is one of the musical instruments used, and the wordless vocals symbolize her “speechless wonder of it all.” The whole album is really good, but this one piece is worth the price by itself. Breathtaking! “Love Divine” is an old hymn written by Charles Wesley, given a lovely, contemporary setting for solo piano. “Let Me Comfort You (Noah’s Song)” was composed for Fortnum’s son. Tender and loving, Noah himself insisted that Chris Janz, Fortnum’s co-producer and recording partner, play electric guitar on his song, giving it a more “boyish” touch. “Morning Has Broken” is a popular hymn full of hope and optimism, this time as a piano solo. “Tears of Joy (Shanna’s Song)” was composed for Fortnum’s younger daughter, a dancer, and reflects some of the emotions associated with deep joy. “The Music Box Dancer” is a sweet little piece that never seems to go out of style (except through overuse on neighborhood ice cream trucks!). Bach’s “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” is lovingly arranged for piano and strings. “Love Never Fails” is a vocal duet with Chris Janz. Fortnum wrote the piece as a teenager, basing the lyrics on 1st Corinthians, Chapter 13. It’s a beautiful setting for the Biblical guidelines for what love is. “I Am Yours” was written for Fortnum to sing to her husband at their wedding, a deeply personal expression of love and devotion.
“The Beautiful Piano” is very true to its title, and is a stirring collection of beautiful music with a Christian theme. It is available from farawayworship.com and cdbaby.com. Recommended!
Kathy Parsons
Solo Piano Publications
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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
about THE BEAUTIFUL PIANO
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"I just have to say that I am IN LOVE with this CD! My parents gave me a copy and I love listening to it. I have many favourites, but # 3 Easter Morning Sunrise is just amazing. Thank You for using your gift so well! I find it relaxing to have in the car, and something that we all can listen to as a family."
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"This CD is just ... dreamy!"
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"I have been listening to this album over and over ...
it is so absolutely amazing!"
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"I just wanted to say that I love your music and it is a great source of encouragement and relaxation to a weary soul. I pray you can keep on making sweet music!!!!"
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