Feather by Gary Cornelius

Feather "Two years after his stunning debut release Mending Fences, Gary Cornelius returns with an even more poetic, emotional, soulful, and memorable set of new songs that pay homage to his mentors: Townes Van Zandt, Gene Clark, Tim Buckley and Nick Drake. File under: Great Acoustic Singer/Songwriter!"

Clemens Bodos Friedrichs, Music Network Bremen, Germany

The music of Gary Cornelius originates from the oral tradition of American folk music. Like many of his contemporaries, Gary writes and sings songs of the common man and the heartland of North America.

The collection of songs arranged on Feather resonates with soul and drifts through the universal themes that each of us comes to know on our own spiritual and physical journey in life. There is an edge to this music that cuts gently between passion and poignancy. The lyrics portray an uncommon understanding of people trying to work through their own lives, for better or worse, toward answers and peace of mind. When Gary sings "I saw the hard work of Grandpa's life, and I felt the hard grip of his hands", you will immediately identify with his sentiments.

These are stories in song that will encourage you to connect with others, your human values, beliefs and faith by helping you to realize your own vulnerability, mistakes in life, missed chances, and broken dreams. The songs are heartfelt reminiscences and impressions caught like snapshots on a journey through life; some worn, some bent, and some perfect.

Feather celebrates life's hopes and possibilities.

Pat Reid
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada

***The Songs***
The Feather	Angels in the Air: A Christmas Song
Grandpa's Hands	The Unveiling Disguise
An Old Soul: A Song for Erin	Evening Shade
In the Flood Land [WAV][AU]	Only Dreaming
A Tender Heart	Goodbye, Townes
Snow [WAV][AU]	The Feather: A Reprise
Bayou Morning

The Musicians

Gary Cornelius
     Vocals, Guitar, and Harmonica

Don Stiernberg
     Mandolin & Fiddle

Greg Cahill
     Banjo

Liz Carson
     Harmony Vocals

T.C. Furlong
     Steel Guitar

Chris Burton
        Drums & Percussion

Chris Buhalis
     Harmony Vocals

Jon Spiegel
     Dobro

Ken Abeling
     Synthesizer

Scott Sedlacek
     Acoustic & Electric Guitar

Steve Rashid
     Piano & Harmonica

Andre Porter
     Sax on "Evening Shade"

Jim Cox
       Bass

Luke Nelson
     Accordion

Victor Friedes
     Native American Flute on "The      Feather"

***The Musicians***
Gary Cornelius Vocals, Guitar, and Harmonica	Don Stiernberg Mandolin & Fiddle	Greg Cahill Banjo
Liz Carson Harmony Vocals	T.C. Furlong Steel Guitar	Chris Burton Drums & Percussion
Chris Buhalis Harmony Vocals	Jon Spiegel Dobro	Ken Abeling Synthesizer
Scott Sedlacek Acoustic & Electric Guitar	Steve Rashid Piano & Harmonica	Andre Porter Sax on "Evening Shade"
Jim Cox Bass	Luke Nelson Accordion	Victor Friedes Native American Flute on "The Feather"

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Artistic and Technical Credits
Recorded and mixed by Ken Abeling at:
Woodside Avenue Music Productions, Inc.
1618 Orrington Avenue
Suite 203
Evanston, IL 60201-3826
Mastered at Lincoln Music Productions
Produced and Arranged by: Ken Abeling and Gary Cornelius
Liner Notes: Pat Reid
One Man Clapping Logo Illustration:
Loy McWhirter KLM Copyright 1995
Art Direction and Design: Susan Chambers
"Crazy Horse was an Environmentalist" Artwork:
MARSTAR IMAGES from the original painting
by Paul Reid Copyright 1997

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