Shirley Lynn Music Projects

Project Title: "Let the Love Flow"
Type of Project: Recording, Production & Release
Sound recording released: 9th March, 2023
"Let the Love Flow" - Video Premiere - 13th March 2023
Premiere Event: AEST: 6pm Queensland; AEDT: 7pm NSW
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Details:
Let the Love Flow
The song is a collaboration with Elizabeth Usher which began during 2021 via online connection.

An epic synth-driven cinematic non-romantic love song with dark & mature edges.
Emotional, Haunting and Reflective.

Artist: Shirley Lynn
Songwriters: Shirley Lynn and Elizabeth Usher
Vocals recorded by: Shirley Lynn
Instrumentation: Adrian Hannan
Produced, Mixed and Mastered: Adrian Hannan, The Song Store
Photograph used in Album Art: Sally Nunnerley & Felix Mittermeier
Album Art Design: Shirley Lynn
Video Development: Shirley Lynn
Photos in video: Sally Nunnerley & Felix Mittermeier
Videos from Pexels.com

Song Details: linktr.ee/lettheloveflow

Project Title: "Tough Enough"
Type of Project: Recording, Production & Release
Sound recording released: 7th September, 2022
Video project released: 13th December, 2022

Details:
Tough Enough
The song is a collaboration with Mary V I Harrison which began 2020 via online connection.

An indie folk song, contemporary to our current time, the song tells of a trouble teenager on her phone. An easy listening relationship story song.

Artist: Shirley Lynn
Songwriters: Shirley Lynn and Mary V I Harrison
Vocal Recording: Shirley Lynn
Instrumentation: Adrian Hannan
Production, Mixing and Mastering: Adrian Hannan
Video Compilation: Shirley Lynn and Mary V I Harrison

Song Details: linktr.ee/toughenough

Project: Song Demo for artist pitching
Type of Project: Co-writing collaboration and Acoustic Demo Recording
Sound recording: 28th May, 2021

Details:
Song Demo - Country Style - Theme: Modern beer drinking song
If you're looking for a light hearted beer drinking song to get your audience engaged and singing along, then this song could just be what you're looking for. An easy listening song with modern contemporary lyric and catchy sing-along chorus. Written in online collaboration with Michael Saleta, Elizabeth Usher and Shirley Lynn. Recorded by Michael Saleta in guitar acoustic style for demo purposes.

Consider adding it to your artist repertoire of songs.
Currently being pitched for artist interest.

Any artist enquiries to perform or record this song can be directed to:
Elizabeth Usher or Shirley Lynn.

Project: Song Demo for artist pitching
Type of Project: Co-writing collaboration and Acoustic Demo Recording
Sound recording: 7th April, 2021

Details:
Song Demo - Country Style - Theme: Unquenchable love song
If you're looking for an easy listening country song about unquenchable love song then this song could just be what you're looking for. Written in online collaboration with Blane Cox from Melissa, Texas and Shirley Lynn this song was recorded by Joey E Bach in acoustic style for demo purposes.

Consider adding it to your artist repertoire of songs.
Currently being pitched for artist interest.
Any artist enquiries to perform or record this song can be directed to:
Blane Cox or Shirley Lynn

Project Title: "River of Change"
Type of Project: Recording, Production & Release
Sound recording released: 27th September, 2021
Video project released: 11th October, 2021

Details:
River of Change
The song is a tribute to Gumbaynggirr country and the Bellingen Shire, one of the places that Stav calls home. Includes Gumbayggirr translations by Micklo Jarrett and the Muurrbay Aboriginal Language & Culture Co-operative.

A blend of sonic sound built from a palette of acoustic guitar, vocal layering, resonating lyric and light percussive undertones. The song is highlighted by rhythmic movement leading into colourful sparkling melodic playfulness. A song that is flowing with what is. It's meditative, real and mesmerizing.

 "River of Change" written by Stav Shaul and Shirley Lynn is a songwriting project facilitated by APRA AMCOS 3-2-1 Home Sessions during the 2020 pandemic. While this collaboration started as a blind connection for a co-write, it’s  evolvement has  eventuated in a produced song, mixed and mastered by Zac Barter and supported by a music video. Metaphorically, a river personifies the notion of constant change. From day to day, week to week, month to month, year to year – it’s ever changing.  Life is like that too… a constant flow of ever change. Let’s take a swim.

Vocals: STAV. and Shirley Lynn
Instrumentation: STAV.
Recording: Stav Shaul and Shirley Lynn
Production: Stav Shaul
Mixing and Mastering: Isaac Barter
Video and Graphic Development: Shirley Lynn

Song Details: linktr.ee/riverofchange

Project Title: "Don't Dance So Fast"
Type of Project: Recording, Production & Release
Released in April, 2021

Details:
Don't Dance So Fast
"Don't Dance So Fast" relays a pertinent message reminding us all to slow down to be able to appreciate the simple things in life. written by Shirley Lynn, Kath Stewart, Paula and Lee Bowman.

Produced and recorded by Nigel Pegrum at Pegasus Studios in Cairns in August/September 2020. Covid was in our midst and we'd planned a meeting to chat about song recording, production and applying for a grant. With such, our intention was set and a plan made to commence recording in August. Nigel pulled together a stella team for the project. "Don't Dance So Fast" became part of a three song project.

With this project agenda, session musicians were engaged for the particular instrumentation and voices to best support the intention of the songs. Engaged in artistic practice, experience was enriched and the song extended through interpretation and amazing production.

Vocals: Shirley Lynn, Back up Singers: Nikki Doll & Libby Brockenshire, Bass Guitar: Giles Smith,
Keyboard: Kirk Steel, Guitar: Peter Ella & Shirley Lynn, Violin & Viola: Simon McMenamin, Drums: Nigel Pegrum.

Song Details: linktr.ee/dontdancesofast

Project Title: "Temporary Time"
Type of Project: Recording, Production & Release
Released: February 2021

Details:
Temporary Time
"Temporary Time" is a song inspired by the Covid experience. Everything is temporary, even the lock downs and the restrictions. We need to be patient and kind. As Mother Nature calls for our attention there's the need to be willing and wise and as we take resposibility for our humanity and our children's legacy the choices are yours and mine. The production of this song is amazing as it floats between feelings of angst and fragility. Written by Shirley Lynn and Christine Kerr.

Produced and recorded by Nigel Pegrum at Pegasus Studios in Cairns in August/September 2020. Covid was in our midst when planning and recording. Our intention was set and a plan made to commence recording in August. Nigel pulled together a stella team for the project and orchestration of production. "Temporary Time" was part of a three song project.

With this project agenda, session musicians were engaged for the particular instrumentation and voices to best support the intention of the song. Engaged in artistic practice, experience was enriched and the song extended through interpretation and production.

Vocals: Shirley Lynn, Back up Singers: Nikki Doll & Libby Brockenshire, Bass Guitar: Giles Smith, Electric Guitar: Giles Smith, Keyboard: Kirk Steel, Guitar: Peter Ella & Shirley Lynn, Violin & Viola: Simon McMenamin, Drums: Nigel Pegrum.

Lyric Video created by Calvin West Productions and Christine M Kerr.

Project Title: "Wrapping Love Up for Christmas"
Type of Project: Recording, Production and Release
Released: December 2020

Details:
Wrapping Love Up for Christmas
"Wrapping Love Up for Christmas" is an original, warm-hearted, uplifting Christmas song about how the gift of love matters more than material items. There is a fun play on words, with MC Pony adding in an element of 'rapping love up' as well.

A collaboration between Shirley Lynn and Sydney-based MC Pony [Elizabeth Usher]. People can uke along to this catchy, easy to sing tune. Learn to play it and add it to your Christmas playlist. "

Our gift to you forever.

Music & Lyrics: Shirley Lynn & Elizabeth Usher
Vocals: Shirley Lynn & MC Pony
Ukulele: Shirley Lynn
Recorded by: Shirley Lynn & Tim Carr
Produced, Mixed & Mastered: Adrian Hannan - The Song Store
Photograph of MC Pony: Nadine Saacks
Photograph of Shirley Lynn: Ingrid Douglas

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Song Details: linktr.ee/WLU4C

Project Title: "Little Ways"
Type of Project: Songwriting Collaboration

Details:
At the 2018 Targeted Songwriting Retreat at King Lake Victoria, a song brief was written to for Kath Stewart who wanted a song she could give to her husband on the special occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. The final version of the song has since been recorded with Merelyn Carter on lead vocals, David Carter, Adrian Hannan and Kath Stewart providing the instrumentation for the track. It sounds fabulous.

Participants at the retreat were:
Mary V I Harrison, Peter Armstrong, Tori-Rai Davies, Tiarna, Hannah Jones, Kim Carter, Kerrie Garside, Christine M Kerr, Rebecca Nethery, Tanya Goltz, Squish Davis, Selina Hetherington, Shirley Lynn, Lyn Bowtell, David and Merelyn Carter.

Project Title: "Keep it Real"
Type of Project: Recording, Production & Release
Released: March, 2020

Details:
"Keep it Real" was produced and recorded with Barb and Adie Hannan at The Song Store in Melbourne in November 2019.

Keep it Real
Keep it Real is a song inspired by Self Realisation. If suffering is a part of living and heaven and hell are already here and now, liberation from suffering comes from seeing things as they really are.

The song challenges the listener to question thoughts and beliefs.
We can all get caught up in the human condition and as we look to the world outside, people are the mirrors constantly reflecting this. How do we get to the peace and harmony we may strive for in our lives?

Country music has always been a strong musical influence for me, so there will always be an element of country in my songs with anything from country blues, alternative country, americana, country rock, country ballad, contemporary and traditional country along with folk and roots influences also. The direction of my music is driven by creative endeavour with a need to be able to explore eclectic possibilities.

Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica by Shirley Lynn and all other instrumentation by Adrian Hannan.

Project Title: "Cry Baby Cry"
Type of Project: Recording, Production & Release
Released: April 2020

Details:
"Cry Baby Cry" was produced and recorded with Barb and Adie Hannan at The Song Store in Melbourne in November 2019.

Cry Baby Cry[tears of joy]
Everyday is a new day.
With underlying understanding that out of suffering, there can be wellbeing of joy. Turn off autopilot. Wake up! Find clarity with an open mind. Choose how to face each new day. Experience the joy that's possible.

Human experience is created within, we are each the source of our own joy. It doesn't matter what we have or what we have not. Do we face each day with clarity and an open mind to leave misery behind? Experience the wellbeing and joy that's possible. Now that could be something to truely cry about.

An uptempo, bright uplifting song in country blues, alternative rock style. As a glass half full kind of girl, it's realised that change in our world can be made with change from within. As simple as it may seem it has potential to shift the perception of our own experience.

Country music has always been a strong musical influence for me, so there will always be an element of country in my songs with anything from country blues, alternative country, americana, country rock, country ballad, contemporary and traditional country along with folk and roots influences also. The direction of my music is driven by creative endeavour with a need to be able to explore eclectic possibilities.

Vocals and Acoustic Guitar by Shirley Lynn and all other instrumentation by Adrian Hannan

Project Title: "It's OK to Not Be OK"
Type of Project: Recording, Production & Release
Released: June 2019

Details:
"It's OK to Not Be OK" written by Alan Roy Scott and Shirley Lynn was produced and recorded with Barb and Adie Hannan at The Song Store in Melbourne early 2019. So excited with the result! A version recorded with female vocalist, Shirley Lynn and a version recorded with male vocalist, Josh Hannan along with an instrumental version were outputs from this song project. Alan was involved at production stage to provide expertise and guidance for the direction of the song ensuring a satisfactory result for all of us.

Entered in the UK Songwriting contest, It's Ok to Not Be Ok has made it into the semi finals in two categories - Open Category and Christian/Faith Category.

Entered in the Australian Songwriter's Association competition, It's Ok to Not Be Ok has made it into the initial shortlist in two categories - Open Category and Spiritual Category.

Project Title: Topline Song Demos
Type of Project: Topline writing with track demo
Topline recording: 18th April 2018

Details:
I'd read a book called "The Song Machine" written in 2015 which elaborated considerably on the evolvement of writing style for hit music and in evolvement with our current era. It was fascinating as always to learn the ways of doing things in the songwriting world.

Songtown offered a crash course in writing to tracks. This course was specifically oriented toward toplining on tracks already created and developed. Over the duration of 4 weeks, six (6) tracks were received which provided the foundation upon which I would write my lyric and create a melody to four new songs. Until these songs are fully produced they remain as demo songs.

In doing this course, I was mostly blown away by how many cracker songs were written by participants in the group, all with such different song versions.

The song titles that evolved and are part of the Demo Tracks are:
"Never Let Go", "Tangled Blue", "Fallen Angel" and "A Little Wiser".

Project Title: "Life's About the Little Things"
Type of Project: Songwriting Collaboration

Details:
Collaborating on the song "Life's About the Little Things" was a great opportunity to work in a songwriting project with David and Merelyn Carter, Mary Harrison, Sam Bellamy, Robyn Hull and John Collins.
Blog Notes: Co-write opportunity
David and Merelyn recorded the song on their "Better Day" album.
Blog Notes: Carter and Carter Cairns Workshop
Blog Notes: Tamworth Salute Awards


The single song is available for digital download from iTunes. The song was awarded Contemporary Ballad as well as Best Country Song in 2018. It was a finalist in the UK Song Competition in Country Category as well as Lyrics only Category. It was also given a special mention in the 2019 Lyrics of the Year Awards. Check out the music from Carter and Carter's website.

Music on iTunes: "Life's About the Little Things" - Carter and Carter

This song is registered with APRA.

Project Title: "Crocodile Wise" Silktones on Balcony TV
Type of Project: Video Recording

Details:
Sponsored by the Shangrila Hotel, the Jack Hotel and Travel Beats, Balcony TV provided the opportunity for local artists to play and have recorded their original songs to become part of an online video portal for original music searchable world wide.

Introduced to Cairns in 2014 this program was funded by Regional Arts Development Fund to facilitate the opportunities for local artists to be engaged in a leading online portal that features, bands, musicians and performing artists on balconies around the world.

Silktones were absolutlely stoked to be a part of the show. A live performance of their song, "Crocodile Wise" was recorded to video on the veranda of the Shangrila Hotel with Kris Hutchinson on audio, Glenn on video and Jay on photographs.
This song is registered with APRA.

Silktones on Balcony TV - Crocodile Wise

Project Title: "Take on Today"
Type of Project: Songwriting Collaboration and Song Recording

Details:
Recording the song "Take on Today" was a great opportunity to work at a songwriting collaboration with Rebeka Rain, Mick Evans, Chris Ellis and myself. Recording the song in the professional recording studio - Mel Pro Studio was a fabulous experience and gee we had some fun. Mick also took some photos for the promo and created a video to upload the song to you tube.



This song is registered with APRA.

The single song is available for digital download from iTunes.

Music on iTunes: "Take on Today" - Rebeka Rain and Shirley Lynn

Lyrics:

Take on Today
Verse 1:
Life is a bunch of strings in a bow
Playin’ too fast wanna make it go slow
An ace up your sleeve and the rest in your hand
___ you don’t have to land.

Verse 2:
History tells of days gone by
The future holds what you want to try
Standing still won’t help you win
To take on today – you need to begin Chorus:
Put the past in a box keep it safe and sound
The love that you lost don’t need to be found
You’re way ahead if you meet the moment running

Ooh ooh ooh Take on today
Let tomorrow know you’re coming x2

Verse 3:
Love says hello and love says goodbye
Life makes you laugh and life makes you cry
If it makes you feel then its worth the time
Ooh ooh ooh ___worth every dime

Bridge:
Looking for answers you already know
Your best will arise give yourself a go

Chorus:
Put the past in a box keep it safe and sound
And the love that you lost don’t need to be found
You’re way ahead if you meet the moment running
Ooh ooh ooh Take on today
Let tomorrow know you’re coming
Ooh ooh ooh Take on today
Let tomorrow know you’re coming

Ooh ooh ooh
Take on today  [Let tomorrow know]
Take on today  [Let tomorrow know]
ooh ooh ooh 
Take on today - Let tomorrow know you’re coming

Project Title: "Blue Tonic" on Balcony TV
Type of Project: Video Recording

Details:
Cairns had recently been introduced to the world of Balcony TV. Established in 2014 as a program funded by Regional Arts Development Fund it is a leading online show that features, bands, musicians and performing artists on balconies around the world. Initially sponsored by the Jack Hotel and Travel Beats this program provided the opportunity for local artists to become part of a portal for original music searchable world wide.

Blue Tonic were absolutlely stoked to be a part of this program and so our first official band video was recorded playing the song, "Blue Tonic".

This song is registered with APRA.

Blue Tonic on Balcony TV

Project Title: "Sea Turtle Quest"
Type of Project: Song Recording

Details:
Recording the song "Sea Turtle Quest" took place in 2014. Assisted by Peter Grayson from Tonic Sound Studio in Yorkeys Knob the recording of this song took place. Thanks to Pete for his valued contribution to the recording of this project.

The song was written and performed at the opening of the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Centre on Fitzroy Island.

On recording the song, the CD label was created and a CD single evolved. A set of CD's were provided to the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Centre for on selling after the "Turtles in Trouble" Sea Turtle Exhibition.

The single song is available for digital download from iTunes as well as CD Baby and any money made from this project will be passed on to the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Centre.

This song is registered with APRA.

Music CD: Sea Turtle Quest [single]

Project Title: "Liberty"
Type of Project: Silktones CD Recording and Launch

Details:
In 2014, it was an exciting project to produce an album of songs written by Jim and I. Recorded and produced at Tonic Sound Studio in Yorkeys Knob with Peter Grayson, this creative project culminated with a CD launch at Mondos - Songwriters on the Waterfront.

Music CD: Liberty

CD Launch: Mondos Cafe Bar and Grill, The Hilton, Cairns

Project Title: "Sea Turtle Quest"
Type of Project: Writing a song and perform at opening of the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Centre

Details:
As the story goes, the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Centre had contemplated getting John Williamson to come and perform for the opening of the Sea Turtle Hospital on Fitzroy Island. He was unable to come and so on the tail end of that, I got the opportunity to be able to write a song specifically for the opening of the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Centre which was then perfromed on the opening day when volunteers, sponsors and special guests including Bob Irwin were in attendence for the occasion. Two turtles were released back into the wild on the day also.

Writing and performing the song, "Sea Turtle Quest" for the opening of the Fitzroy Island Turtle Rehabilitation Centre.

Project Title: "My Kind of Paradise - Video"
Type of Project: RADF funded project to develop video production for My Kind of Paradise

Details:
Being awarded funds to create the official video for "My Kind of Paradise" was really exciting. This project bought together the professional skills of myself as a songwriter together with Kyle Wilson an up and coming video producer and director.

Project Title: "My Kind of Paradise"
Type of Project: Recording song as prize for being 2013 Song of Carnivale

Details:
Winning 2013 Song of Carnivale felt like quite an accolade for me.
The prize for winning this competition was the recording of the song which was done by Larry Cash from Port Douglas.

Project Title: "It's About Time"
Type of Project: Shirl CD recording and launch

Details:
Recorded at Grumpy Old Man Studios, my first EP came to fruition after major procrastination. So pleased to finally do something about recording some of my songs, this creative endeavour was the start of song recording for me. I designed the label and the packaging for this project and the CD was successfully launched at Mondos Cafe Bar and Grill, The Hilton - The Esplanade Cairns amongst family, friends and interested onlookers.

Tamika Collins, Karrie Hayward, Brendan Johnson
Elizabeth Usher & Michael Saleta
Elizabeth Usher
Tamika Collins, Michael Oster
STAV.
Pamela Oland, Lisa Butler, Mary Harrison, Elixzabeth Usher, Karen Connors, Massimo Presti, Andrea Shotter, Don Hopkins
Blane Cox
Mary V I Harrison
Zoe Strickland
Kath Stewart, Della Harris, David and Merelyn Carter
Kaitlyn Thomas & Lee Bowman
Kath Stewart, Lee & Paula Bowman
Keith Wilkinson
Kevin Bennett
Cheryl Anderson
Peter Armstrong
Kath Stewart, Carter and Carter Collective
Christine M Kerr
Kerrie Garside
Kerrie Garside, Mary Harrison, Christine M Kerr, Tanya Goltz
Alan Roy Scott
Dilip Parekh
Merelyn Carter, David Carter, Mary Harrison, Sam Bellamy, Robyn Hull and John Collins
Rebeka Rain, Mick Evans & Chris Ellis
Jim McCabe
Jim McCabe & Trevor Gane
Lance Toohey
Andrew Cavanagh
Peter Grayson
Sue Day
June Perkins, Charlee and River