jaifamusic http://jaifamusic.podbean.com New podcast weblog Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:27:19 +0000 http://podbean.com/?v=3.2 en © 2003-2009 General 1440 New podcast weblog jeffreydebra@charter.net No No http://www.podbean.com/home/images/powered_by_podbean.jpg jaifamusic http://jaifamusic.podbean.com 144 144 Memphis http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/04/memphis/ http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/04/memphis/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:19:15 +0000 jaifamusic Uncategorized http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/04/memphis/ Recorded 2-4-2009 in NFDL studio.  This is one of Cliff Eberhardt’s best songs that he performs.  Another song of his called The Long Road I will attempt to record sometime soon.  That also has a beautiful and somewhat haunting beauty.

]]> http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/04/memphis/feed/ Recorded 2-4-2009 in NFDL studio.  This is one of Cliff Eberhardt's best songs that he performs.  Another song of his called The Long Road I ... Recorded 2-4-2009 in NFDL studio.  This is one of Cliff Eberhardt's best songs that he performs.  Another song of his called The Long Road I will attempt to record sometime soon.  That also has a beautiful and somewhat haunting beauty. jaifa music, No No Under the Milky Way http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/04/under-the-milky-way/ http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/04/under-the-milky-way/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:32:25 +0000 jaifamusic Uncategorized http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/04/under-the-milky-way/ This is a Steve Kilbey song.  (check out his blog, it’s wild and rambling poetry(stevekilbeyblog.blogspot.com).    This was recorded in the NFDL Studio 2-4-09, a sunny but very cold winter day, taking a break from job searching.

]]> http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/04/under-the-milky-way/feed/ This is a Steve Kilbey song.  (check out his blog, it's wild and rambling poetry(stevekilbeyblog.blogspot.com).    This was recorded in the NFDL Studio 2-4-09, a sunny but ... This is a Steve Kilbey song.  (check out his blog, it's wild and rambling poetry(stevekilbeyblog.blogspot.com).    This was recorded in the NFDL Studio 2-4-09, a sunny but very cold winter day, taking a break from job searching. jaifa music, No No Beyond Belief http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/02/beyond-belief/ http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/02/beyond-belief/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2009 23:07:53 +0000 jaifamusic Uncategorized http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/02/beyond-belief/ This was called a corny country song by Uncle Charlie, but I think it’s good.  It’s written from the perspective of a religious person, a person who is dedicated to his life partner through thick and thin.  This is one of the best songs I have written.   It was also performed live in Fond du Lac at Thanksgiving.   I wish Charlie could have heard the final product.  I can just hear him saying, “Not too bad Jeffrey, not too bad at all!”

]]> http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/02/beyond-belief/feed/ This was called a corny country song by Uncle Charlie, but I think it's good.  It's written from the perspective of a religious person, a ... This was called a corny country song by Uncle Charlie, but I think it's good.  It's written from the perspective of a religious person, a person who is dedicated to his life partner through thick and thin.  This is one of the best songs I have written.   It was also performed live in Fond du Lac at Thanksgiving.   I wish Charlie could have heard the final product.  I can just hear him saying, "Not too bad Jeffrey, not too bad at all!" jaifa music, No No The Kite Song http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/02/the-kite-song/ http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/02/the-kite-song/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:55:55 +0000 jaifamusic Uncategorized http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/02/the-kite-song/ Another Patty Griffin song.   Played live at Immanuel Trinity Thankisgiving 2008.

]]> http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/02/the-kite-song/feed/ Another Patty Griffin song.   Played live at Immanuel Trinity Thankisgiving 2008. Another Patty Griffin song.   Played live at Immanuel Trinity Thankisgiving 2008. jaifa music, No No Fire and Rain http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/02/fire-and-rain/ http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/02/fire-and-rain/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:51:16 +0000 jaifamusic Uncategorized http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/02/fire-and-rain/ This is a James Taylor classic, performed November 2008.

]]> http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/02/fire-and-rain/feed/ This is a James Taylor classic, performed November 2008. This is a James Taylor classic, performed November 2008. jaifa music, No No The Whippoorwill http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/02/the-whippoorwill/ http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/02/the-whippoorwill/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:28:28 +0000 jaifamusic Uncategorized http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/02/the-whippoorwill/ This is a song about freedom.

]]> http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/02/the-whippoorwill/feed/ This is a song about freedom. This is a song about freedom. jaifa music, No No The Courier http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/02/the-courier/ http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/02/the-courier/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:56:57 +0000 jaifamusic Uncategorized http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/02/the-courier/ This is another song from Richard Shindell and I hope I have done it justice in my chording ways. 

When I play this song I think of the soldiers in Iraq and also of my great grandfather who was a body guard for General Sherman. 

I played this song live at Immanuel Trinity at their Thanksgiving dinner in 2008.  It was officially my first guitar gig.

]]> http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/02/the-courier/feed/ This is another song from Richard Shindell and I hope I have done it justice in my chording ways.  When I play this song I think ... This is another song from Richard Shindell and I hope I have done it justice in my chording ways.  When I play this song I think of the soldiers in Iraq and also of my great grandfather who was a body guard for General Sherman.  I played this song live at Immanuel Trinity at their Thanksgiving dinner in 2008.  It was officially my first guitar gig. jaifa music, No No Heavenly Day http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/02/heavenly-day/ http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/02/heavenly-day/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:47:34 +0000 jaifamusic Uncategorized http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/02/heavenly-day/ I first heard this song from the outstanding Patty Griffin.  She sang the song on Ellen last year, and that is available on www.youtube.com  for those of you who are curious.   I played this song in church as prelude music because it doesn’t have the word God in it.  People gave me compliments on the song.   This is a live recording at the Thanksgiving feast at the church in 2008.

]]> http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/02/heavenly-day/feed/ I first heard this song from the outstanding Patty Griffin.  She sang the song on Ellen last year, and that is available on www.youtube.com  for ... I first heard this song from the outstanding Patty Griffin.  She sang the song on Ellen last year, and that is available on www.youtube.com  for those of you who are curious.   I played this song in church as prelude music because it doesn't have the word God in it.  People gave me compliments on the song.   This is a live recording at the Thanksgiving feast at the church in 2008. jaifa music, No No Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/dont-let-me-be-misunderstood/ http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/dont-let-me-be-misunderstood/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2009 03:28:01 +0000 jaifamusic Uncategorized http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/dont-let-me-be-misunderstood/ This is a song written by three people(Bennie Benjamin, Sol Marcus and Gloria Caldwell) for the late great singer Nina Simone.  I remember my parents listening to Nina Simone when I was three or four years old.  It’s an honor to do this song.  The song has also been recorded by Elvis Costello, Eric Burdon and Yusuf Islam.    I hope I capture some of the beautiful, soulful sound of Simone when I perform this song.  I hope you like it.   :)

]]> http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/dont-let-me-be-misunderstood/feed/ This is a song written by three people(Bennie Benjamin, Sol Marcus and Gloria Caldwell) for the late great singer Nina Simone.  I remember my parents ... This is a song written by three people(Bennie Benjamin, Sol Marcus and Gloria Caldwell) for the late great singer Nina Simone.  I remember my parents listening to Nina Simone when I was three or four years old.  It's an honor to do this song.  The song has also been recorded by Elvis Costello, Eric Burdon and Yusuf Islam.    I hope I capture some of the beautiful, soulful sound of Simone when I perform this song.  I hope you like it.   :) jaifa music, No No Maybe There’s a World http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/maybe-theres-a-world/ http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/maybe-theres-a-world/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2009 02:37:59 +0000 jaifamusic Uncategorized http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/maybe-theres-a-world/ What an optimistic song this is!

What fun and thanks again to Yusuf for the inspiration :)

]]> http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/maybe-theres-a-world/feed/ What an optimistic song this is! What fun and thanks again to Yusuf for the inspiration :) What an optimistic song this is! What fun and thanks again to Yusuf for the inspiration :) jaifa music, No No Love is Our Cross to Bear http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/love-is-our-cross-to-bear/ http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/love-is-our-cross-to-bear/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2009 02:29:56 +0000 jaifamusic Uncategorized http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/love-is-our-cross-to-bear/ This is one of my favorite John Gorka songs.  My wife Debbie likes the words to this one, she told me herself :)     It’s an absolute treat to sing this song.

]]> http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/love-is-our-cross-to-bear/feed/ This is one of my favorite John Gorka songs.  My wife Debbie likes the words to this one, she told me herself :)    It's an ... This is one of my favorite John Gorka songs.  My wife Debbie likes the words to this one, she told me herself :)    It's an absolute treat to sing this song. jaifa music, No No Heaven, Where True Love Goes http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/heaven-where-true-love-goes/ http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/heaven-where-true-love-goes/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2009 02:25:32 +0000 jaifamusic Uncategorized http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/heaven-where-true-love-goes/ I first heard this song on a marvelous DVD by Yusuf Islam.  It’s also on the CD  “Another Cup.”   He has crafted such a fresh sound at the age of 60!    WOW.    This is my attempt to capture the essential spirit of the song.

]]> http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/heaven-where-true-love-goes/feed/ I first heard this song on a marvelous DVD by Yusuf Islam.  It's also on the CD  "Another Cup."   He has crafted such a fresh ... I first heard this song on a marvelous DVD by Yusuf Islam.  It's also on the CD  "Another Cup."   He has crafted such a fresh sound at the age of 60!    WOW.    This is my attempt to capture the essential spirit of the song. jaifa music, No No April Come She Will http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/april-come-she-will/ http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/april-come-she-will/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2009 02:15:59 +0000 jaifamusic Uncategorized http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/april-come-she-will/ This is a great Simon and Garfunkel song I first heard when I was nine years old.  It still has the same magic today at age 49.

]]> http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/april-come-she-will/feed/ This is a great Simon and Garfunkel song I first heard when I was nine years old.  It still has the same magic today at ... This is a great Simon and Garfunkel song I first heard when I was nine years old.  It still has the same magic today at age 49. jaifa music, No No Solitary Man http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/solitary-man/ http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/solitary-man/#comments Sun, 01 Feb 2009 23:19:37 +0000 jaifamusic Uncategorized http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/solitary-man/ This is Neil Diamond’s best song in my opinion.  It is fun to perform and the chords are easy.

]]> http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/solitary-man/feed/ This is Neil Diamond's best song in my opinion.  It is fun to perform and the chords are easy. This is Neil Diamond's best song in my opinion.  It is fun to perform and the chords are easy. jaifa music, No No Eli the Barrowboy http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/eli-the-barrowboy/ http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/eli-the-barrowboy/#comments Sun, 01 Feb 2009 23:12:24 +0000 jaifamusic Uncategorized http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/solitary-man/ This song I first heard from The Decemberists.  I just had to figure it out and record.  The song tells a haunting story about a mysterious young man named Eli.

]]> http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/eli-the-barrowboy/feed/ This song I first heard from The Decemberists.  I just had to figure it out and record.  The song tells a haunting story about a mysterious young ... This song I first heard from The Decemberists.  I just had to figure it out and record.  The song tells a haunting story about a mysterious young man named Eli. jaifa music, No No My Love Will Follow You http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/my-love-will-follow-you/ http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/my-love-will-follow-you/#comments Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:04:52 +0000 jaifamusic Uncategorized http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/my-love-will-follow-you/ This is my first ever song published to the internet.   It is called “My Love Will Follow You.”  It is a Judy and Buddy Miller song which I heard from Richard Shindell.   He does it beautifully and I hope I have done it some justice.

]]> http://jaifamusic.podbean.com/2009/02/01/my-love-will-follow-you/feed/ This is my first ever song published to the internet.   It is called "My Love Will Follow You."  It is a Judy and Buddy Miller ... This is my first ever song published to the internet.   It is called "My Love Will Follow You."  It is a Judy and Buddy Miller song which I heard from Richard Shindell.   He does it beautifully and I hope I have done it some justice. jaifa music, No No