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A LOVE SONG FOR MY SAILOR
by Yodelady, member since Nov 3, 2006
82 songs |
This is the 12th track of my CD
"NOTES FROM ACROSS THE SEA"
I wrote this for my husband, Claude Graf, who is one of the world's great sailors. He is not famous but he built the very first fiber glass boat after seeing how the material was used in Movie sets at MGM in Hollywood in the early '50s. He made the first strength and resistance tests on that material and built the boat right there at the studio. He designed the first Jib Roller Reefing mounted on a drum under the stay. He gave the design to Ted Hood during the 1973 Oneton Championship in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. It was on the market the next year. He was in Cousteau's first diving class and they remained close friends.
While there are many who write about the famous sailors of the past, Claude is one of the few who has actually stepped on board their boats, shared stories and knew who they were. Finally, after many years of begging from friends and family, Claude has begun to write! He has an amazing memory filled with stories about his eventful life at sea and. Some are hair-raising while others are hilarious. If anyone knows of a publisher interested in stories from a truly remarkable sailor, please let us know.
Claude sailed the old fashioned way, by the stars and using a sextant. My music simply says " I Love You".
Wandering and exploring with my sailor husband, Claude, I've been touched by many people, stories, sites, and sounds. While I've often taken photos to remember them by, music is my truest way of expressing.
As the melodies started to accumulate, my daughter, Christina, had the idea of asking a world class group to record them. While I've been a performer for most of my life, I'm learning that as a writer it's good to not limit myself to only what I can play myself. So we asked ENSEMBLE GALILEI, a Grammy Nominated Early Music/Celtic/Classical Crossover Group (www.EGMusic.com), to arrange and record the tunes, giving birth to this gorgeous CD! Thank you Ensemble Galilei! My heart has been heard!
When my former music partner, Gordon Bok (www.TimberheadMusic.com), heard our CD he wrote me saying, "It blew our hatches off!!" - obviously he's a sailor too ;-) More officially, he wrote in our liner note, "With so many tastes and textures, this CD is a feast for the musical gourmet."
- obviously, he also likes food ;-)
Ask for info to buy the CD now by emailing CGMuir@aol.com or order online at www.Timberheadmusic.com. Soon www.CDBaby.com will also have it for sale. And eventually I expect to have my own website up - www.AnnMayoMuir.com where the CD, among other things, can also be bought.
We're also having a CD Release Concert
on
Monday, January 11, 2010
here in Annapolis, Maryland
at
The 333 Coffeehouse
The Annapolis Unitarian Church
333 DuBois Rd.
Annapolis, MD 21401
USA
Tickets are $35/30 for seniors & students
For tickets & concert info email CGMuir@aol.com
Click this link to find more concert details on my
ANN MAYO MUIR Facebook Event page:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=317304275506
Enjoy!
Annie
©2009 Ann Mayo Muir Music, BMI
| Details:
Uploaded: Dec 27, 2008
Genre: Instrumental
hifi Size: 2830 KB
lofi Size: 708 KB
Statistics:
Plays: 143
Reviews: 22
Favored: 19
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rathole
2008-12-27
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Annie, this is a great tune. I'll bet your husband really likes this--sounds like he has had lots of adventures--this is a very lovely song--rathole | rittmo
2008-12-27
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Hi Annie
Was that on the set of "The Glass Bottom Boat"
This is a truly beautiful loving piece!!!
I would love an mp3!
rittmo' | RonMadore
2008-12-27
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Lovely song to sail by....takes me there...
What a woderful song of memory and your story filled with love. The music is uplifting and I am in awe by your talents. - Ron | lucywebster
2008-12-27
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Annie....I remember when you posted a picture of the boat....maybe you can repost it again for us or at least let us know where it's at in the gallery? This indeed does ....sail on right nicely, hubby does sound like quite the "catch" : )Thanks! | rhallcne
2008-12-27
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Oh my first love was the sea, but didn't get into like that. Always wish I did. Great tune, love it. Great lyric, great melody, great vocal. I really enjoyed this tune. Thanks for sharing......rick hall | RJC
2008-12-27
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Just a beautiful journey you have provided for us here, enjoyed so very much! | DiannaPaige
2008-12-27
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Being originally from Newfoundland...really enjoyed this...love the celtic feel...beautiful harp and flute | rustyblake
2008-12-27
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Ahhhh....I could almost smell the salt air! A wonderful tribute and expression of love to a special sailor!
Rusty | SISTERS
2008-12-27
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i love to hear songs about the people and things you love, annie.
i know each one is gonna be special. that whistle and violin pair to make my heart cry big ole tears of joy. your sailor is a lucky man!
anne | jbthegeezer
2008-12-27
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This is a very beautiful song, thank you Annie.
Jerry | cathead77
2008-12-27
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So refreshing to see one spouse so proud of the other. This is nothing short of beautiful! Bravo!!! | GrumpHarmony
2008-12-28
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A wonderful, loving creation Annie. A beautiful instrument section. The flute and violin work so well together and the harp (Uke?) in the background added just the right touch. A pleasure to listen to. | geediane
2008-12-28
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Excellent, Gorgeeous Melody! I love the tempo and the cheer and feeling in this. Oh how I would love to hear your sailor's stories! This is Soulovely! Thank you so much for sharing with us! I LOVE IT! | geo524
2008-12-28
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Wow Annie... What a great story and most excellent tribute to your Husband. Amazing. This lovely piece of music painted many vivid and beautiful pictures of sailing on the ocean for me and I'm not even a Sailor. Love the ocean in all its mystic beauty and this piece has captured it in every aspect. Absolutely a wonderful and most pleasurable listen. Thank you Dear Lady... Geo | Jerwolf
2008-12-28
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Loved the story as well as the song. As a sailor myself, this rings extra special. the flute was spectacular here. | clairejeanne
2008-12-29
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Hi Annie ,
This is soooo lovely .
My huband was in the navy for 25 years .........Was on the ocean most of the time .
I myself ,have always loved the ocean ..........
I'm not that far from it .We have a view of the bay ..But I like to be as close to it as i can ..I feel as if it's my 2nd home !
You got me going with this one .,girl.
God bless .
Clairejeanne | angie
2008-12-30
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What great music, Annie! Enjoyed it so much. Made me feel like I was riding the waves! | QuicoReed
2008-12-30
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wow. the song and story brought tears to my eyes. superb song. You've GOT to get him to record those stories. Just get a tape or digital recorder and start recording. Don't let those stories vanish! | sideman66
2008-12-30
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Annie,
This is just so darned good! Even without your intro, this sets the mood for a sailor's journey. You have captured it so perfectly. This is a wonderful song performed equally well. I loved it.
Alan | dillon
2008-12-31
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Just wonderful Annie! And what a great write up on your husband! You both have very special things about you! And, oh yes, lovely song! | pianoman3
2009-01-02
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What a perfect piece, invoking such marinary (is that a word?...lol) imagery that I can taste the salty air. You had your work cut out trying to capture your incredible husband's experiences in music. I'll bet he loves this as much as you love him.
Wonderful music, Annie. ~ John | mlprat
2009-01-02
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Sounds like quite a guy and he inspired a lovely tune from you .. This is wonderful.
Mike |
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