An old composition that turned out as an alternative pop ballad - thanks to John's great vocals.
Nothing Ever Changes
Vocals: Mark Lee Fletcher
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann/Casia
Rock
Marc Traynor, who played bass on this song, passed away on 10th March 2010.
He was a figher, and he had already cheated death once before - but in the end he
lost the fight. :(
This song is dedicated to Marc and his wife, Dany. Will be re-mixed too.
Ripples
Vocals: James Ryce
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann/Paul Dempsey
Easy Listening/Ballad
This was the first time for James to sing something non-country. I think he did a great job, didn't he?
Hold On
Vocals: Kristen Ashton
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann/Darlene C. McCoy
Ballad
Another ballad, this time with a slight touch of musical (IMO). There are lots of technical
issues with the vocal recording (clicks and smacks) that I could not get rid of, but I think
the song is still worth listening to. :)
Losing It (And Loving It)
Vocals: Rebecca Riss
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann/Donna Devine
Pop/Rock
This one was really tough to mix.
Mission
Vocals: Tricia Dovidio
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann/Grant D. McLeman
Pop
A freeform poem by Grant D. McLeman turned into music by me.
By Lake And By Lee
Vocals: Robyn McKenzie
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann/Donna Devine
Celtic Folk
This is one of my recent favorites. Another great lyric by Donna Devine that I
wrote music for. Unfortunately almost impossible to mix due to the very bad recording
(vocals and violin).
No Tears
Vocals: Eric Savoie
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann & Eric Savoie/Eric Savoie
Folk/Rock
This is another song with a long history. It started in 2007 and was finished in 2010. This is the
2012 remix.
Silent Retreat
Vocals: Holger Bremer
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann & Holger Bremer/Mike Graszyk
Synth Pop/Rock
Old mix, on the list for re-mixing.
She Looks Fine
Vocals: Mark Lee Fletcher
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann/Casia
80s Pop
This song is a tribute to the sound of the 80s. Beefed up 2012 remix.
Jennifer
Vocals: Billy Playle
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann & Billy Playle/Billy Playle
Folk-Pop
Featuring the great Billy Playle on both guitar and vocals.
The Fall
Vocals: Tricia Dovidio
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann/Bob Beckley
Ballad
A nice little piano ballad with vocals by Tricia Dovidio.
Ride On The Broom Stick
(instrumental)
Music: Steffen Offermann
Synth-Pop
I had just finished reading a novel by Terry Pratchett (Equal Rites) and imagined an
animated cartoon with Granny Weatherwax riding slowly on her decrepit broom. This song
describes that impression. This is the 2012 remix with added drums.
Such A Fool
Vocals: Todd Swain
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann/Paul Dempsey
Pop Ballad (80s)
Unfinished. This song needs a better mix.
Created
Vocals: Tricia Dovidio
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann/Robert George
Rock/Pop
This is the 2012 remix. May need some fine-tuning.
Impossivel
Vocals: Cristina Farias
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann & Cristina Farias/Cristina Farias
Folk
The Portugiese vocal melody for this song was composed by Cristina, the singer, based on the original
instrumental bed track that I wrote. Billy Playle added strings, and Dan Clancy contributed the acoustic
guitar.
Homage
Vocals: Domenico Mercurio (Mimmo)
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann/Grant D. Mc. Leman
Love Song/Ballad
This song is based on a poem by Grant D. McLeman from Scotland that originally appeared in Revival 7, 2008.
Going With The Flow
Vocals: Rebecca Riss
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann/Paul Dempsey
Light Rock
Preliminary mix.
Another Morning, Another Song
Vocals: Rebecca Riss
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann/Donna Devine
Pop-Rock
Dead Horse (feat. Bobby Clohessy)
(instrumental)
Music: Steffen Offermann
Instrumental
Bobby Clohessy plays the lead guitar on this smooth instrumental song.
Time (2011 Remix)
Vocals: TSV
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann
Rock
This is the preliminary master of the latest version of Time. The original version was composed in 2007.
The drums are a big problem in this song as I do not have the individual seps for mixing, and the sound quality
of the pre-mixed version is pretty bad. I applied all the tricks I know to get that sound under control. ;)
Carillon
Vocals: Domenico Mercurio
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann/Paola Mandato
Ballad
One of my favorite ballads, but it still needs real instruments (drums, bass, guitar).
Anybody interested? I'm putting this up for potential takers ... :)
Black Crow, Black Crow
Vocals: Jessica Rasche
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann/Casia
80s Rock/Pop
Another tribute to the sound of the 80s.
When The Night
(instrumental)
Music: Steffen Offermann
Ballad
When the night comes ...
Winter Chill (Christmas 2010 Edition!)
Vocals: Alton Paul
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann/Eugene Crider
Christmas Ballad
Trust In The Moon
Vocals: Domenico Mercurio
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann/Mike Grasczyk
Ballad
A pop ballad with synthetic drums and bass. 2012 remix.
Black And White
Vocals: Domenico Mercurio
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann/Eugene Crider
Ballad
Yet another ballad sung by Mimmo. The mix will be improved when time allows.
I Blew My Lover A Kiss
Vocals: Todd Swain
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann/Todd Swain
Folk
This started as an instrumental folk tune. Todd added lyrics and vocals, and it became a (sort-of)
shanty. Andreas Diewald doubled the synth accordion with a real one, Paul D. May replaced the synth
guitars, and Mara Shea contributed a nice fiddle track.
Let Us Shoulder Your Load
Vocals: AJ Spinella
Music/Lyrics: AJ Spinella/Paul Dempsey
Ballad
Paul wrote this very personal lyric for his late sister when she was very ill, and AJ put it
to music. I added strings, flute and organ and did the mix for this version. Paul's sister
was able to listen to the song before she passed away, and I am very happy that I could
contribute a little part to it.
My Eyes Are The Only Ones You See
Vocals: Michael McGeehan
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann/Darlene C. MCCoy
Ballad
I was told this ballad sounds like a show tune which is true mostly because of Michael's
awesome voice.
Lullaby (Stranger Won't Touch You)
Vocals: Billy Playle
Music/Lyrics: Donna Devine & Steffen Offermann/Donna Devine
Folk Ballad/Lullaby
Donna wrote this lyric, then bought a keyboard and came up with an idea for a melody. She wrote down the names
of the keys she had played and sent them to me along with the lyrics. I recognized a structure and rhythm in it
and made a draft with a synthetic guitar and a flute playing the revised and extended melody. Finally Donna
asked Billy to help us complete the song. He replaced the synthetic guitar with an equivalent real guitar picking
and also contributed vocals to it.
There will be a female version soon as this is what Donna had originally wanted for the song. But the male
version, although meant to be a demo for the female singer, is so nice IMO that I want to share it with you.
Wish
Vocals: Sabrina Doughty
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann/Grant D. McLeman
Pop
A pop song version of Grant's poem. This is the 2012 preliminary remix.
Winter In Moscow
(Instrumental)
Music: Steffen Offermann
Soundtrack
For the synthetic vocals in this song I used Vocaloid. I will try to find a suitable singer to
replace them with real vocals. Anybody interested?
Sheep On The Driveway
(Instrumental)
Music: Steffen Offermann
Synth/Retro
One day on my way home from work the street was blocked by a herd of sheep. They trotted from a
meadow on one side of the street to the one on the other side. And they seemed to have all
the time in the world. ;) That event inspired me to write this instrumental song.
The original version was composed in 2007. This is the New Year's Eve 2009 remix. Still not
the final version though. The drums must be replaced.
That Summer
(Instrumental)
Music: Steffen Offermann
Easy Listening
How The Years Run By
(Instrumental)
Music: Steffen Offermann
Retro/Synth
I used a lot of freeware soft-synths on this song. I think it proves that free software needs not
necessarily be bad software. :) Will be re-mixed.
In A Better World
Mark Lee Fletcher
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann/Mark Lee Fletcher & Steffen Offermann
Retro Pop
Another 70s tribute.
Preacher Man
Paul T. Bathen
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann/Michael Taub
Rock
Mike Taub, who wrote the lyrics for this song, has had a very bad car accident. Please go to
miketaubrecoveryfund.bbnow.org for
more information, and if you want to help!
Needs a better recording. This is the best I could do mixing-wise.
Jungle Life
(Instrumental)
Music: Steffen Offermann
Easy Listening
An old instrumental song about the little creatures that live on the ground and in the trees
of the jungle. ;) Will be re-mixed.
Sadie
Gerry Casey
Music/Lyrics: Bobby Clohessy
Rock
This song was composed by Bobby Clohessy. I contributed synthesizers and arranged and
mixed the song. The singer, Gerry Casey, is Bobby's cousin.
Echoes Of my Voice
Paul T. Bathen
Music/Lyrics: Steffen Offermann/Paul T. Bathen
2012 remix.
Strangers
Paul T. Bathen
Music & Lyrics: Steffen Offermann & Paul T. Bathen
Fun Pop
This is a fun song. Paul composed the vocal melody on top of my existing music using a lyric he had
written earlier. It's a pretty good match IMO. 2012 remix.
Like A Leaf On A Breeze
Stoman
Music: Steffen Offermann
Instrumental, Easy Listening