I have been singing all my life and gratefully, that's
been a long time. My singing roots are in the church and I cling to them to this day. It's understandable that my
performances share a common theme of tributes and remembrances. Many weddings and celebrations of life.
“I can sing Motown to the Messiah!”
In
professional settings, I've performed at historic venues such as the original Motown recording studios, several Broadway
stages, Harlem’s Apollo Theater, the pulpit of Ebenezer Baptist Church, and the Jeopardy! stage. I've had the honor
to perform patriotic songs at sports stadiums.
There’s a hyphenate in my background: singer—songwriter. It began with "How Long Does It Take?", a song
I wrote and recorded. It was inspired by a friend who noticed a homeless man she often passed at a freeway exit. One day,
she felt a connection, a connection
of concern. She wondered, "At what point did I begin to care about this stranger?" According to "How Long Does It Take?", the answer is "in the beat of a
heart."
With a few songs under my belt, I welcome you to my world of music. I write songs that support a cause, offer inspiration, or celebrate
life. I hope you find comfort here. Below are a few titles; please scroll down to hear three samples.
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“We Believe In Your Dreams”—theme song for use by organizations or groups that rebuild homes and hope.
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“How Long Does It Take?”—asks and answers the question of when love is realized.
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“I Always Knew”—wedding song that confirms the dream of a life time.
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"I Celebrate The Day" (You Were Born)—a birthday song.
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“Where Were You?”—a plea for help after the promise
of steadfast love.
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“All Things In Order”—a lament and response to the purpose of life.
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“I’ve Got Dreams To Remember”—John Mayer songwriting submission about one's call in life.
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“I Can Be Free To Be Me”—jingle used in an industrial video.
Bay
Heart Music projects include the recording of a CD single entitled, “Promise
To Remember Me.” The song was written by two award winning composers (Alan Silvestri and Stephen Schwartz)
on behalf of children like my son who live with type 1 diabetes. Proceeds from the recording benefit the Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation (JDRF). Music samples of "Promise
to Remember Me" can be found on my home page at www.bayheartmusic.com
Sing long and live
long,
Cheryl Farrell
*The Spirit Chorale of Los Angeles, Byron J. Smith, Director http://www.spiritchorale.com/
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