Bucket O’ Songs – Various Artists
BUCKET O’ SONGS Various Artists (C. Denise Young & Friends) is a Compilation Album that features a variety of Vocal and Instrumental Genres, with songs about life, love, and faith
1. “NOT LETTING GO!” (Amanda K. Young)
Lead Vocalist: Amanda K. Young Drums: E. Austin Young Percussion: C. Denise Young Bass: E. Austin Young Piano: C. Denise Young Horn Ensemble: The Jayhorns Guitar: Michael Persons Background Vocalists: Amanda K. Young, Neil Gibson, & Eric E. Young Songwriter: C. Denise Young
Producer & Arranger: C. Denise Young Engineer: Eric E. Young Asst. Engineer: C. Denise Young Mix/Master Engineer: Marc Frigo (www.platinummixer.com)
Recorded at: Heavenly Places Music Studio (Clearwater, FL), Everywhere Music Plays Productions (Michael Persons – Fredericksburg, VA), and Jay Sound Productions (Jel Jongen & The Jayhorns – The Netherlands).
*AMANDA K. YOUNG is a Singer and Flutist from Clearwater, Florida. Amanda holds two Bachelor of Science Degrees from the University of Florida’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and she enjoys studying Nutrition, spending time with family, friends, and her pit bull, as well as, singing on the Praise Team at Church, where her Dad is the Pastor and her Mom is the Worship Leader. Amanda is a natural in the Recording Studio and plans to do a Solo Album in the near future.
*Special thanks to Neil Gibson for his influential drum concepts.
*Special thanks to retired Band Director, Earl Hagen (Clearwater, FL), for his original concept for the opening Horn riff.
*Special thanks to Berklee Music Instructor, Erik “Hawk” Hawkins, for his guidance in putting together the Drums & Percussion on “Not Letting Go!” during his class, “Programming & Producing Drum Beats”!
2. “BEHOLD, A WHITE HORSE” (Robert Ritz)
Lead Vocalist: Robert Ritz Background Vocalist: Alissa Ward Piano: C. Denise Young Bass: Chad Darby Drums: C. Denise Young (programmer) Lead Guitar: Michael Persons Rhythm Guitar: Don Brown Sax: Michael Gibilisco Organ: Johnny Rohrbeck Songwriters: Robert Ritz & C. Denise Young
Producer: C. Denise Young Engineer: Eric E. Young Mix/Master Engineer: Marc Frigo (www.platinummixer.com)
Recorded at: Heavenly Places Music Studio (Clearwater, FL), Everywhere Music Plays Productions (Michael Persons – Fredericksburg, VA), Mike Gibilisco Studio (Tampa, FL), Home Studio of Alissa Ward (Roanoke, TX), and HiTech Consulting, Inc. (Macon, GA).
*Robert Ritz grew up surrounded by music, as his father was a bass player in Country & Western bands in the Midwest Ohio area, and played a portable Hammond B3 in various bands while in High School. After becoming a Christian later in life, Robert began writing songs. Getting his songs recorded and distributed was and is a big item on his “Bucket List”, and “Behold, a White Horse” is the first of many! Written in a Blues and Southern Rock style, with lyrics based on Revelation 19:11-16, Robert’s song delivers a powerful and prophetic message of things to come.
3. GOD’LL GIVE YA JUS’ THE RIGHT WHATEVER YOU NEED! (Alissa Ward)
Lead Vocalist: Alissa Joy Ward Horn Ensemble: The Jayhorns Bass: E. Austin Young Drums: Neil Gibson Lead & Rhythm Guitar: Michael Persons Organ: C. Denise Young Background Vocalist: Neil Gibson Songwriters: Jean C. Giroux, Eric E. Young, & C. Denise Young
Producer & Arranger: C. Denise Young Engineer: Eric E. Young Asst. Engineer: C. Denise Young Mix/Master Engineer: Marc Frigo (www.platinummixer.com)
Recorded at: Heavenly Places Music Studio (Clearwater, FL), Home Studio of Alissa Ward (Roanoke, TX), Everywhere Music Plays Productions (Fredericksburg, VA), and Jay Sound Productions (Jel Jongen & The Jayhorns – The Netherlands).
*ALISSA JOY WARD is a Singer/Songwriter from Roanoke, Texas, and is also an Aerialist. She holds a Vocal Styles Specialist Certification and a General Music Studies Professional Certification from Berklee College of Music, and continues her studies there in Vocal Performance and Music Production. She holds an undergraduate degree from Dallas Baptist University, and is also a Christ for the Nations graduate. Alissa has a vision to lead others to Christ through her musical and artistic gifts. When she is not hanging from an aerial apparatus or singing, Alissa volunteers her time at a local children’s hospital in their arts department, helping patients write and play music of their own.
*JEL JONGEN & The JAYHORNS are the first call Dutch Horn Section. With Serge Plume and Rik Mol on trumpet and flugelhorn, Allard Buwalda on saxes and woodwinds, and Jel Jongen on trombones and tuba, they have been working together for over two decades throughout The Netherlands and Belgium. Jel, a Hilversum Conservatory graduate, studying Jazz and Pop music, founded the Jayhorns in 1993 together with Allard Buwalda, Eelco Oudolf and Serge Plume. Rik joined the group in 2014. The Jayhorns work with a large number of Dutch and International artists. Over the years, they have been performing in hundreds of TV-shows, working with artists like John Legend, Adele, James Morisson, Michael Bublé, Joss Stone and many others. As founder of the Jayhorns, Jel is also responsible for all the horn arrangements played by the Jayhorns, as well as, countless music-arrangements for all kinds of bands, ranging from Pop Bands to Symphony Orchestras.
The Jayhorns have toured with Marco Borsato, Clouseau, Rob de Nijs and Paul de Leeuw. They have recorded for national artists such as Marco Borsato, Nick en Simon, Alain Clark, Paul de Leeuw and Rob de Nijs. They have also recorded for international artists like David Guetta, Florent Pagny, Dieter Falk, Lara Fabian to name but a few. As a member of the Edwin Evers Band, the Jayhorns are currently touring The Netherlands. For more info, check out Jay Sound Productions – www.jaysoundproductions.com.
*Guitarist MICHAEL PERSONS is a Producer, Multi-Instrumentalist, and Songwriter from Fredericksburg, Virginia. Michael is proficient on guitar, violin, bass, banjo, keys, and vocals. He holds a Bachelor of Professional Studies degree in Music Production from Berklee College of Music. He specializes in guitar, with a strong background in metal, rock, jazz and classical, and owns and operates a small home studio under the moniker “Everywhere Music Plays Productions”. His music can be found on Spotify, iTunes and Youtube, as well as many other outlets. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pDZVjkzT-0xgGU0dYHgkQ)
*STORY BEHIND THE SONG … Many years ago, during an interview on the Christian Television Network with the former late night show host Jim Gates, Eric Young was asked the question, “How do you balance working a full time job and leading a ministry with the responsibilities of being a husband and a father?” And Eric responded, “Well, you know, God’ll give you just the right whatever you need!” And Jim Gates said, “Whoa! What did you just say?” And laughingly repeated the long phrase several times! And Denise, also being interviewed, thought to herself, “Now THAT would make a great song!” Denise was teaching a Songwriting Class at the time, and she brought that catchy phrase to her class and gave a “writing from the title” assignment. The next week, one of her students, Jean Giroux, completed the assignment and returned to class with a new song using Eric’s title, “God’ll Give Ya Jus’ the Right Whatever You Need!”. The recording of this song is a bit overdue, but here it is! Enjoy!
4. “DON’T GIVE UP!” (Daniel A. Lavoie)
Lead Vocalist: Daniel A. Lavoie Background Vocalist: Neil Gibson Piano: C. Denise Young Bass: E. Austin Young Drums: Neil Gibson & C. Denise Young Lead Guitar: Michael Persons Rhythm Guitar: Michael Persons Sax: Michael Gibilisco Arranger: C. Denise Young Songwriters: Daniel A. Lavoie & C. Denise Young
Producer: C. Denise Young Engineer: Eric E. Young Mix/Master Engineer: Marc Frigo (www.platinummixer.com)
Recorded at: Heavenly Places Music Studio (Clearwater, FL), Everywhere Music Plays Productions (Fredericksburg, VA), and Mike Gibilisco Studio (Tampa, FL).
*Sometimes in one’s lowest valley, God gives a song in the night. “Don’t Give Up!” is one such song. Daniel Lavoie grew up in the midst of horrific abuse, and learned to compartmentalize just to survive. Even though Daniel had become a Christian in his young adult years while serving in the Army, he still needed the deliverance, healing, and restoration that follows – that “benefit package” listed in Psalm 103. Our Heavenly Father heard the cry of Daniel’s heart and overwhelmingly enveloped him in His unconditional love, grace, and mercy, giving Daniel hope, healing, faith, and expectancy with the message and song of “Don’t Give Up!”. Daniel wants every listener to experience that same great love that only comes from the Father, and to be encouraged to never give up!
5. “MAMA’S TORAH” (Michael Persons & C. Denise Young)
Piano: C. Denise Young Guitar: Michael Persons Bass: Michael Persons Violin: Michael Persons Orchestration: C. Denise Young (Clarinet & Violin) Orchestration: Michael Person (Cello, Harp, & Violin) Co-Arrangers: C. Denise Young & Michael Persons Composers: Michael Persons & C. Denise Young
Co-Producers: C. Denise Young & Michael Persons Executive Producers: Eric & C. Denise Young Co-Engineers: Michael Persons & C. Denise Young Mix/Master Engineer: Michael Persons
Recorded at: Heavenly Places Music Studio (Clearwater, FL) and Everywhere Music Plays Productions (Fredericksburg, VA).
STORY behind the SONG: The original concept for “Mama’s Torah” was composed and recorded by C. Denise Young as a musical segue for an Audio Book titled, “Mama’s Torah: The Role of Women” (Batya Ruth Wootten). Years later, because of its short length, as it was only a musical segue, Denise used it for a class assignment at Berklee Music Online. She then decided to finish the song, and brought in former Berklee Music classmate Michael Persons as a collaborator, who was and is an accomplished musician, arranger, producer, and engineer, to assist in completing “Mama’s Torah” as an orchestrated instrumental recording!
• The energetic melodies in the Verse and Chorus of “Mama’s Torah” depict the mother’s passion in teaching God’s Word and precepts to her children, • The strings reflect the children’s contesting, whining, and saying “Oh no, not again!”. • The gentle antiphonal guitar musically speaks the soft replies of the mother’s heart, but then quickly progresses to intense and distinct allegro scale passages, which might portray the mom’s fast talking in trying to get in all of the needed instruction before the children interrupt again, and/or grow up too fast. • The soothing woodwinds in the Bridge demonstrate the mom’s “let’s pause a moment, and communicate in a much slower, softer, and controlled tone so that you will receive the instruction and not be defensive!” • The key change is the emphasized “Now, let’s go over this lesson one last time!” • The climactic ending in the Coda illustrates the mom’s final words of, “I’ve said it once, I’ve said it twice, I’ve said it three times, and that’s that!” 
Because the instruments so adequately deliver the dialogue in “Mama’s Torah”, words are not necessary. The music speaks for itself! Enjoy!
Proverbs 1:8-9 – “Listen, my son (and daughter), to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck.”
Proverbs 6:20-22 – “My son (and daughter), keep your father’s command and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. Bind them always on your heart; fasten them around your neck. When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.”
6. “WE HONOR YOUR GIFTS” (Amanda K. Young)
Lead Vocalist: Amanda K. Young Background Vocalists: Amanda K. Young & Eric E. Young Piano: C. Denise Young Drums: Charles Dameron Bass: Charles Dameron Guitar: Charles Dameron Synths: Charles Dameron Songwriters: Blair J. Holtey, Jeff S. Paul, & C. Denise Young
Producer: C. Denise Young Vocal Arrangement: C. Denise Young Instrumental Arrangement: C. Denise Young & Charles Dameron Engineers: Eric E. Young, C. Denise Young, & Charles Dameron Mix/Master Engineer: Marc Frigo (www.platinummixer.com)
Recorded at: Heavenly Places Music Studio (Eric & C. Denise Young – Clearwater, FL) and Chuck D’s Studio (Charles Dameron – Trinity, FL).
• “WE HONOR YOUR GIFTS” was chosen as the Theme Song for the 50th Anniversary of the NACC (National Association of Catholic Chaplains). As a result of a conversation between Blair Holtey and David Lichter, Executive Director of the NACC, about the upcoming National Conference, Blair was inspired with an idea for an appropriate theme song. He contacted co-lyricist Jeffrey Paul, and then they called Denise, and the rest is history! “We Honor Your Gifts” was provided as background music to the 50th Anniversary Video Presentation at the March 6-9, 2015 National Conference in Arlington, Virginia.
7. “DREAMING of TRAINS” (Michael Persons & C. Denise Young)
Fiddle: Michael Persons Drums: C. Denise Young Percussion: C. Denise Young Bass: Michael Persons Guitar: Michael Persons Banjo: Michael Persons Keyboard: C. Denise Young Synths: C. Denise Young Rain Stick: Eric E. Young Baying/Singing: Cleg (Young Family’s Pit Bull) Composers: Michael Persons & C. Denise Young
Producer: C. Denise Young Arrangers: C. Denise Young & Michael Persons Engineers: Eric E. Young, Michael Persons, & C. Denise Young Mix/Master Engineer: Marc Frigo (www.platinummixer.com)
Recorded at: Heavenly Places Music Studio (Eric & C. Denise Young – Clearwater, FL) and Everywhere Music Plays Productions (Fredericksburg, VA).
*MICHAEL PERSONS & C. DENISE YOUNG originally met in a Berklee Music Online class, “Recording & Producing in the Home Studio” (taught by Will Robertson), and immediately started collaborating on various recording projects for Bucket List Records. The musical chemistry was instantaneous, as both Michael and Denise shared the same passions in music, including songwriting, composing, arranging, performing, recording, producing, engineering, and teaching. Many more songs to come from this Guitarist-Pianist Duo! ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫
8. “REST IN MY FATHER’S HOUSE” (C. Denise Young)
Lead Vocalist: C. Denise Young Piano: C. Denise Young Drums: E. Austin Young Bass: E. Austin Young Background Vocalists: Cheri Thrasher Bane & Amanda K. Young Vocal Arrangement: C. Denise Young Orchestration: C. Denise Young Songwriter: C. Denise Young
Producer: C. Denise Young Engineer: Eric E. Young Asst. Engineer: C. Denise Young Mix/Master Engineer: Marc Frigo (www.platinummixer.com)
Recorded at: Heavenly Places Music Studio (Eric & C. Denise Young – Clearwater, FL).
9. “WE HONOR YOUR GIFTS” (Anthony Fuoco)
Soprano Saxophone: Anthony Fuoco Piano: C. Denise Young Drums: Charles Dameron Bass: Charles Dameron Guitar: Charles Dameron Synths: Charles Dameron Composers: Blair J. Holtey & C. Denise Young
Producer: C. Denise Young Arrangers: C. Denise Young, Charles Dameron, & Anthony Fuoco Engineers: Eric E. Young, C. Denise Young, & Charles Dameron Mix/Master Engineer: Marc Frigo (www.platinummixer.com)
Recorded at: Heavenly Places Music Studio (Eric & C. Denise Young – Clearwater, FL) and Chuck D’s Studio (Charles Dameron – Trinity, FL).
*”WE HONOR YOUR GIFTS” was chosen as the Theme Song for the 50th Anniversary of the NACC (National Association of Catholic Chaplains).
10. “SOLILOQUY” (Michael Persons) – Guest Appearance
Instrumental Performance & Arrangement: Michael Persons Drums, Bass, Guitars, Keyboard Orchestration: Michael Persons Composer: Michael Persons
Producer & Engineer: Michael Persons
Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered at: Everywhere Music Plays Productions (Fredericksburg, VA).
“SOLILOQUY” is a smooth, instrumental, jazz/metal fusion song. Similar Genres, and some of Michael’s influences and inspirations, are bands like Polyphia, Plini and Chon!
11. “IT’S ALWAYS BEEN YOU!” (Johnny Rohrbeck) appears on the “Bucket O’ Songs” compilation album (C. Denise Young & Friends), and is a song written by Jean Claude Giroux to celebrate his love and commitment to his wife, Sheryl Jane.
“IT’S ALWAYS BEEN YOU!”
(Jean Claude Giroux, C. Denise Young, & Johnny Rohrbeck)
Lead Vocalist: Johnny Rohrbeck Background Vocalists: Johnny Rohrbeck & Jason Janik Bass: Jason Janik Drums: E. Austin Young & Jason Janik Lead & Rhythm Guitar: Jason Janik Piano: C. Denise Young Keyboard additions: Johnny Rohrbeck & Jason Janik Co-Arrangers: C. Denise Young, Jason Janik, & Johnny Rohrbeck Producer: Johnny Rohrbeck Co-Producer: Jason Janik Executive Producer: C. Denise Young Engineer: Jason Janik Co-Engineer: Johnny Rohrbeck Mix/Master Engineer: Jason Janik
Recorded at: Studio Seven (Forsythe, Georgia), Studio of Johnny Rohrbeck, and Heavenly Places Music Studio (Clearwater, FL) .
Johnny Rohrbeck is an awesome musician of many talents! He is a powerful Vocalist, an accomplished Multi-Instrumentalist, a captivating Entertainer, and an anointed Worship Leader! Johnny’s stylistic vocal arrangement in “It’s Always Been You” totally makes this song come alive!
Jason Janik, the amazingly talented musician working behind the scene, uniquely captures the ’80s genre in “It’s Always Been You”, building upon Denise and Austin Young’s piano, bass, and drums foundation, with his own sounds and sonic flavors in instrumentation and production. (’80s making a comeback! ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫)
Johnny and Jason make a kind of “Hall & Oates” team, musically in sync with one another with perfect blend in the flow they create in this song! They will capture your heart!
12. God’ll Give Ya Jus’ the Right Whatever You Need! (Instrumental)The Jayhorns
This Instrumental Version, accented with the vocal hook, of “God’ll Give Ya Jus’ the Right Whatever You Need” is performed by The Jayhorns (Jel Jongen, Director), and appears on the “Bucket O’ Songs” compilation album (C. Denise Young & Friends).
GOD’LL GIVE YA JUS’ THE RIGHT WHATEVER YOU NEED! (Jean C. Giroux, Eric E. Young, & C. Denise Young)
Horn Ensemble: The Jayhorns (Jel Jongen, Director) Trumpet I: Serge Plume Trumpet II: Rik Mol Tenor Sax: Allard Buwalda Baritone Sax: Allard Buwalda Trombone: Jel Jongen Bass: E. Austin Young Drums: Neil Gibson Lead & Rhythm Guitar: Michael Persons Organ: C. Denise Young Lead Vocalist: Alissa Joy Ward Background Vocalist: Neil Gibson Producer & Arranger: C. Denise Young Engineer: Eric E. Young Asst. Engineer: C. Denise Young Mix/Master Engineer: Marc Frigo (www.platinummixer.com)
Recorded at: Heavenly Places Music Studio (Clearwater, FL), Home Studios of Alissa Ward (Lead Vocal) and Michael Persons (Lead & Rhythm Guitar), and Jay Sound Productions (Jel Jongen & The Jayhorns – Horn Ensemble).
*JEL JONGEN & The JAYHORNS are the first call Dutch Horn Section. As founder of the Jayhorns, Jel is also responsible for all the horn arrangements played by the Jayhorns, as well as, countless music-arrangements for all kinds of bands, ranging from Pop Bands to Symphony Orchestras.
With Serge Plume and Rik Mol on trumpet and flugelhorn, Allard Buwalda on saxes and woodwinds, and Jel Jongen on trombones and tuba, they have been working together for over two decades throughout The Netherlands and Belgium. Jel, a Hilversum Conservatory graduate, studying Jazz and Pop music, founded the Jayhorns in 1993 together with Allard Buwalda, Eelco Oudolf and Serge Plume. Rik joined the group in 2014. The Jayhorns work with a large number of Dutch and International artists. Over the years, they have been performing in hundreds of TV-shows, working with artists like John Legend, Adele, James Morisson, Michael Bublé, Joss Stone and many others.
The Jayhorns have toured with Marco Borsato, Clouseau, Rob de Nijs and Paul de Leeuw. They have recorded for national artists such as Marco Borsato, Nick en Simon, Alain Clark, Paul de Leeuw and Rob de Nijs. They have also recorded for international artists like David Guetta, Florent Pagny, Dieter Falk, Lara Fabian to name but a few. As a member of the Edwin Evers Band, the Jayhorns are currently touring The Netherlands.
For more info, check out Jay Sound Productions – www.jaysoundproductions.com
God bless you for your faithfulness to the Kingdom work!
