Post by blackcrowheart on May 1, 2007 12:34:33 GMT -5
Native-American Angel Singer, Lisa Dudley, Sings An Eagle Home
NASHVILLE, TN. (Top40 Charts/ HCT Media) - A child of Woodstock, actually a native…not just a mud-dancing hippie, Lisa Dudley honed her musical gifts believing that music really can change the world one heart at a time. Believing that people who listen always take something with them when they go, she has never taken that responsibility lightly as a song-crafter or artist. Angels, hope, and acceptance are recurring themes within her breakout CD, "Angel on My Shoulder" on DoRight Records.
This soft, at times sparse production leaves room for the angels to answer in refrains bringing a calm, peaceful comfort as one listens. Perhaps it's the familiarity of vocal delivery Lisa Dudley uses that sends the listener dreaming of a time long gone. A remembrance of the burgeoning love fest of the sixties, heartfelt protest, and poetry of soul beliefs weave in and out of Dudley's musical presentation.
The truth and authenticity of "Angel On My Shoulder" is born from the actual living of the songs before they were written. Leaving the Louise Hay conference in Las Vegas, Lisa Dudley almost channeled the entire song, "City Of Light" after a personal conversation with Louise. The same is true of "Body By God", written with Louise Hay's book open on her lap. The CD opens with these two songs, which sets a tone of healing from the get-go.
Her co-writer of many years, the late Harry Moore (to whom the CD is dedicated) shared the memory of his wife, Frannie who lost a battle with illness. "Angel on My Shoulder", the title cut of the CD was written for Frannie, and all the guardian angels on our shoulders as we march on through life.
"Angel On My Shoulder" is full of songs from daughters to mothers, songs to truck driving highway angels, and songs to nourish our souls. Lisa Dudley tours the old fashioned way, as a folk balladeer at festivals, coffee-houses, churches, women's music gatherings, and healing groups nationwide. One of the most interesting 'gigs' of late, was when Lisa Dudley was called upon to serenade a dying eagle at the Raptor Rescue program in upstate New York.
"To some, this might be considered an unusual performance, singing alone as this lone eagle began her passage to the Great Spirit. But for me, it was such an honor to be asked. I am Native American, Cherokee and Blackfoot tribes. "Trail of Tears" was written for my mother's great-great grandmother. I will share that my family clan is bear, but I reserve my personal totems in my heart. My mother and her group of close friends were having prayerful ceremonies for this dying eagle. This particular eagle was a metaphor for our country in our hearts. In the sweat lodge, the eagle is represented in the fourth round. In this round we pray for the eagle. We pray for our leaders…all leaders, of all faiths. We as Americans, pray for the eagle as a prayer for our own country. The unusual thing about this particular eagle was that she was from Alaska. We still have no idea how she made her way to New York state, but here she was. Perhaps she was lost. Perhaps she sought me out to sing her home. I have sung both people and animals home, by request, many times. Singing souls home is part of my gift, one I take very seriously. I am honored to share my songs and my voice for this purpose.
The eagle soared into heaven where she had heretofore only been allowed to fly near with her earthly body. For the Native American, the eagle is sacred. Only card carrying full-bloods can own an eagle feather, representative of the strength in the heart of an eagle. The eagle symbolizes the Great Spirit, a connection to the divine. I was there, as this eagle flew back to the arms of Creator. Did it matter that I was there? To me, it certainly did."
Lisa Dudley can be found at her website, www.LisaDudley.com , on myspace.com at www.myspace.com/lisadudley , and on her new tribute to Trucker Angels, www.MyTruckerAngel.com .
NASHVILLE, TN. (Top40 Charts/ HCT Media) - A child of Woodstock, actually a native…not just a mud-dancing hippie, Lisa Dudley honed her musical gifts believing that music really can change the world one heart at a time. Believing that people who listen always take something with them when they go, she has never taken that responsibility lightly as a song-crafter or artist. Angels, hope, and acceptance are recurring themes within her breakout CD, "Angel on My Shoulder" on DoRight Records.
This soft, at times sparse production leaves room for the angels to answer in refrains bringing a calm, peaceful comfort as one listens. Perhaps it's the familiarity of vocal delivery Lisa Dudley uses that sends the listener dreaming of a time long gone. A remembrance of the burgeoning love fest of the sixties, heartfelt protest, and poetry of soul beliefs weave in and out of Dudley's musical presentation.
The truth and authenticity of "Angel On My Shoulder" is born from the actual living of the songs before they were written. Leaving the Louise Hay conference in Las Vegas, Lisa Dudley almost channeled the entire song, "City Of Light" after a personal conversation with Louise. The same is true of "Body By God", written with Louise Hay's book open on her lap. The CD opens with these two songs, which sets a tone of healing from the get-go.
Her co-writer of many years, the late Harry Moore (to whom the CD is dedicated) shared the memory of his wife, Frannie who lost a battle with illness. "Angel on My Shoulder", the title cut of the CD was written for Frannie, and all the guardian angels on our shoulders as we march on through life.
"Angel On My Shoulder" is full of songs from daughters to mothers, songs to truck driving highway angels, and songs to nourish our souls. Lisa Dudley tours the old fashioned way, as a folk balladeer at festivals, coffee-houses, churches, women's music gatherings, and healing groups nationwide. One of the most interesting 'gigs' of late, was when Lisa Dudley was called upon to serenade a dying eagle at the Raptor Rescue program in upstate New York.
"To some, this might be considered an unusual performance, singing alone as this lone eagle began her passage to the Great Spirit. But for me, it was such an honor to be asked. I am Native American, Cherokee and Blackfoot tribes. "Trail of Tears" was written for my mother's great-great grandmother. I will share that my family clan is bear, but I reserve my personal totems in my heart. My mother and her group of close friends were having prayerful ceremonies for this dying eagle. This particular eagle was a metaphor for our country in our hearts. In the sweat lodge, the eagle is represented in the fourth round. In this round we pray for the eagle. We pray for our leaders…all leaders, of all faiths. We as Americans, pray for the eagle as a prayer for our own country. The unusual thing about this particular eagle was that she was from Alaska. We still have no idea how she made her way to New York state, but here she was. Perhaps she was lost. Perhaps she sought me out to sing her home. I have sung both people and animals home, by request, many times. Singing souls home is part of my gift, one I take very seriously. I am honored to share my songs and my voice for this purpose.
The eagle soared into heaven where she had heretofore only been allowed to fly near with her earthly body. For the Native American, the eagle is sacred. Only card carrying full-bloods can own an eagle feather, representative of the strength in the heart of an eagle. The eagle symbolizes the Great Spirit, a connection to the divine. I was there, as this eagle flew back to the arms of Creator. Did it matter that I was there? To me, it certainly did."
Lisa Dudley can be found at her website, www.LisaDudley.com , on myspace.com at www.myspace.com/lisadudley , and on her new tribute to Trucker Angels, www.MyTruckerAngel.com .