from
By the River's Blue (album),
track released July 13, 2022
Brian Campbell: lyrics, music, vocal, guitar
Cello: Erich Kory, recorded in his studio at Liberterre Farm, Ayer’s Cliff, Quebec
Recording, editing of Brian Campbell’s guitar and voice, mixing and mastering by Martin Bennett, Studio Loco, Montreal
Editing of Erich Kory’s tracks + a portion of Brian Campbell’s guitar and voice tracks by Bernard Beninger, Studio Fast Forward, Montreal
LISTENER COMMENTS:
What a lovely song, so sweetly melancholic with such a bright spot. Very nice progress from dark and heavy to lighter. I really enjoyed listening to it overall. The lyrics are very nice, the voice very pleasant, and the instruments stupendous and appropriate.Congratulations and thanks for letting me listen. - Elaine K, Victoria B.C.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful song about your love for Jocelyne!
The lyrics capture wonderfully the authentic generous place of caring and loving someone deeply. Simple and powerful. The music could not be more in tune with this profound reality. The cello is divine; it expresses the solemnity of love. - Gloria M., Montreal, Quebec
Sweetness and clarity. Bravo!!! - Ian H., Pierrefonds, Quebec
Wow fantastic Brian. Great vocal and sparkling guitar work. Creative ,excellent and more ! Thanks for sharing!! - Josh R., Monterey, Calif.
Just beautiful. Lay our burden down, and we make possible the lightening of hearts. - Sue D., Vancouver, BC
Good stuff. Nice intro and fills. Strings blend well with guitar and guitar always sounds good. Your voice sounds relaxed. Over all, good job. - Louise C, St-Lazare, Quebec
Magnifique Brian, je l'ai acheté, c'est évident ! 😍 Jocelyne doit être super contente 💙 - Diane D., Notre-Dame-du-bon-conseil, Quebec
It's lovely. The cello is a wonderful touch ... it complements your voice. (I am partial to cellos) - Jan J., Montreal, Quebec
Simply beautiful.- Joey D., Montreal, Quebec
Gorgeous song! Yes, the cello is outstanding. Very touching. - Bonnie W., Winnipeg, Manitoba
This is one beautiful song! That you named the song for your wife is very sweet. I personally like the chord progression and play between minor and major sections to match the story of you and Jocelyne. “Things are getting better…” parts always warms my heart. The staccato parts like “fine fine fine” adds a big dynamic to the rest and I think it’s definitely a highlight of the song! Thank you for sharing!! - Kaoru M., Montreal, Quebec
Hi Brian - finally had time to listen to your latest creation - Jocelyne's Song - enjoyed your lyrics - voice - and guitar playing - and your partnering with Erich Kory - what at times I thought was a violin was really cello - very good accompaniment to your sentiments expressed in your lyrics -- also very good timing with what is going down in the world - need for closeness in this chaotic world today!! - Sekai S., Montreal, Queberc
A sweet heartfelt song. I like the lyric of 'turning this night into day'. The cello really brings out the warmth of the song. Things are getting better! - John R., Montreal, Quebec
Thanks so much for this gift of music and poetry. Beautiful music. A strong lyrical rendering of two lovers’ particular, yet universal journey, withstanding misconnections as love endures. . . I enjoyed listening to Jocelyne’s Song. It made a unique contribution to my Saturday 🌸 - Evadne A., Montreal, Quebec
What a beautiful, gentle, loving song. Your guitar playing is also excellent, and the cello brings out even more emotions. - Hugh H., Montreal, Quebec
Thanks for sharing this, the music has a sadness to it, the cello is beautiful and adds drama. The story is telling about struggles, healing and a beautiful final landing where you are both laughing out loud! It would be fantastic to do a new song about Jocelyne’s aura when she is painting, her paintings are beautiful and joyous. I would love to be a fly on the wall watching and feeling her when she is up this creativity. - Debra L., Montreal, Quebec
This arrangement with the cello accompaniment is gorgeous. You sing beautifully and deeply from your heart. I love it! - Lorie R., Toronto, Ontario
Beautifully sad and awesome...what can I say. These are personal moments in life...no one can appreciate more than the two of you...great cello..gorgeous as you said...But don't be sad anymore.. Rana B., Montreal, Quebec
Really very nice , Brian. I really enjoyed the nuances in your voice and their rapport with the fine music. - Rae Marie T., Montreal, Quebec
Very nice 👍 Good job. I like the “LOL” part. - Mike S., Montreal, Quebec
Just great Brian! And yes, the cello accompaniment added another texture to the melody. A beautiful testament of appreciation of Jocelyne! Well done. - Mike R., Montreal, Quebec
Deeply moving and full of love... inspiring how you both rode over the waves of inner darkness towards a shared spiral of peaceful song-doves...You know I love several of your songs because of their depth and authenticity. This is such a beautiful song, caringly accompanied. - Chard C., Montreal, Quebec
Thanks for sharing this, I just listened to it. It’s a beautiful love song, sung in real time. Poignant yet hopeful. Gratitude for your your loved one’s well-being, loyalty during difficult times. The resolution of burdens laid down in the first and second person that become the collective we, so much easier to bear when shared. - Sharon C., Pierrefonds, Quebec
