Beautiful Ways – CD
“Where have all the great singer-songwriters gone?” Before you lament the poor state of popular music, make sure you check out Beautiful Ways to have your faith refreshed and restored!” – Album Review – KEYBOARD MAGAZINE
Wonderlight features fan favorites, “Georgia Rain” and “Sobering Days.”
© 2014. All songs written by Diane Ward (ASCAP/Awkward Girl Music) except “Down to the Floor,” lyrics by Brian Franklin (BMI) & music by Diane Ward (ASCAP). Produced by Diane Ward & Jack Shawde. Mixed by John Merchant. Mastered by Adam Ayan at Gateway Mastering Studios. Recording and Engineering: Basic tracks were recorded at Audio Vision Studios in North Miami, FL. Everything else recorded and engineered by Jack Shawde.
Track Listing:
- Beautiful Ways
- Faithful Am I
- Georgia Rain
- Lucky
- Satellite
- Motorcade
- Sobering Days
- Eve Of A Broken Heart
- Down To The Floor
- Sister
© 2014. All songs written by Diane Ward (ASCAP/Awkward Girl Music) except “Down to the Floor,” lyrics by Brian Franklin (BMI) & music by Diane Ward (ASCAP).
Credits:
Produced by Diane Ward & Jack Shawde
Mixed by John Merchant
Mastered by Adam Ayan at Gateway Mastering Studios
Recording and Engineering: Basic tracks recorded at Audio Vision Studios in North Miami, FL. Everything else recorded and engineered by Jack Shawde
Musicians:
Jack Shawde – Electric & acoustic guitars
Debbie Duke – Bass
John Yarling – Drums (Beautiful Ways, Georgia Rain, Lucky, Sister)
Nicole Yarling – Backing Vocals (Beautiful Ways, Georgia Rain, Sister)
Bob Taylor – Organ (Satellite, Eve of a Broken Heart)
Chaim Rubinov – Flugel Horn (Sister)
Diane Ward – Everything else
Photography: Rose Gargiulo
Album artwork: by Imagine Media Concepts. www.imaginemediaconcepts.com
Liner Notes:
From Diane: I’ve always taken my time releasing music. This particular recording took a bit longer than my “normal” because early on in the creative recording process, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. After surgery and throughout what felt like endless months of treatment, I tried my best to chip away at it’s completion alongside the unwavering friendship and boundless talent of the album’s co-producer, Jack Shawde. The completion of this album represents the several lifelines thrown to me during a very difficult time, as well as the love and support of my close friends and family. I am profoundly grateful and I crazy love you all. Thank you Rose, Jack Shawde, Debbie Duke, John Merchant, Brian Franklin, John Yarling, Bob Taylor, Nicole Yarling, Eileen Hochberg, Amy Turkel, Mom, Dad, Harriet, Sis, Ray, Auntie Linda, Vinnie G, LuLu, Alexis & Keith, Luna Star Cafe, Magda Hiller, Henke Milne, Lydia, Carol, Anna, Dar, Max & Tracey, Dr. Angeleke Saridakis, Dr. Mark Chin-Lenn, Dr. Ney Alves, and countless other wonderful friends & fans (you know who you are). Every single one of you have graced my life by showing me your heart.
From Jack: Jack Shawde expresses his heartfelt thanks to Diane for twenty years of friendship and wonderful music. And a BIG thumbs up to all the people who have tirelessly supported his musical adventures. If a tree fell in the forest, and noone was there to hear it… A special shout out to John Merchant for going the extra ten miles, as well as the fantastic folks at Benado Effects, Fano Guitars, Carr Amps, Glaswerks Amps, Indigo Amps, Little Walter Amps, and Welagen Amps for great tone!! www.jackshawde.com
From Debbie: Debbie Duke would like to thank Eileen Hochberg, Joe Duke, Anita Duke, Jason Duke. www.debbiedukemusic.com