Music

Catch the Light

In December of 2011, in Vancouver’s old Mushroom Studio (Hipposonic), we recorded these songs live in the studio, with the musicians improvising parts, which gives the music an immediate, live sound.

A song, with lyrics, meter, and melody, is the oldest known form of literature, a foundation of human culture, and perhaps the writing form that most closely reaches the heart and soul of a human being.

For thousands of years, songs served as memory devises that allowed tellers or singers to recall the stories of their adventures and those of their ancestors. Even today, people find identity in the songs that touch them in childhood or adolescence.

I began making up songs in my head as a kid, after hearing Hank Williams on the radio. Later, I was inspired by Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Laura Nyro, Jackson Browne and so many other great songwriters during the song renaissance of the 1960s and 70s. More recently, I felt inspired by the songs of Amy Winehouse, bless her heart.

- R.W.

Full CD with lyrics and photo book available at CD Baby

Released: May 2014
Published by Rex Weyler Music and Salmonberry Arts and Publishing.
© 2013, Rex Weyler Music, SOCAN, BMI All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Musicians:

Rex Weyler: vocals
Miles Black: piano
Dan Brubeck: drums
Brett Wade: quitar
Tom Neville: violin and mandolin
Tim Stacey: bass
Gordy Ryan: percussion
Glenda Rae and Brett Wade: harmony vocals
Rick Bockner: guitar on Bounty Hunter and Half Moon
Jack Weyler: organ on To You All Along

All songs written by Rex Weyler
Produced by Miles Black and Brett Wade
Recorded at Hipposonic (former Mushroom Studios)
December 2011, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Engineer: Chris Michel
Vocal harmony arrangements: Brett Wade
Vocals and instrumental overdubs recorded, and tracks mixed, at Vocal-Guitar Studio, Langley, BC, Canada; Engineer, Brett Wade

Mastered at Gotham City Studios, Vancouver; Engineer: Craig Waddell

CD art by Lisa Gibbons
Design by Barry Lavender
Photography by Darshan Stevens

Music

by Rex Weyler

14 original songs recorded live in studio.

Styles and genres merge: Reggae jazz with bluegrass instruments; syncopated, world rhythms; ballads, dance tunes, and a lullaby.

3:44

I'll Wait

Rex Weyler
3:20

If You Came By

Rex Weyler
4:35

Gambler's Farewell

Rex Weyler
4:52

Bounty Hunter

Rex Weyler
3:56

Half Moon

Rex Weyler
4:16

How Do I Love You

Rex Weyler
5:16

To You All Along

Rex Weyler
3:52

Fallen Warriors

Rex Weyler
2:47

Damascus Dawn

Rex Weyler
4:31

Fifth Of May

Rex Weyler
8:52

Waterlove

Rex Weyler
5:27

Night Vision

Rex Weyler
3:17

River Of Light

Rex Weyler
3:13

Sailor's Lullaby

Rex Weyler