Author: Donna Greenberg

THE WHOLENOTE NOV. 2017 REVIEW: DAVID OLDS

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The WholeNote Nov. 2017 Review: David Olds

“Donna Greenberg has chosen 13 unrelated poems from James Joyce’s Chamber Music (1907) to compose a song cycle that tells the story of unrequited love. She too touches many styles from classical to jazz to folk to tell her musical story, creating interesting accessible music. Her songs complement her voice perfectly, while superstar jazz pianist Mark Kieswetter performs and arranges for piano, voice, strings, winds and harp. The vocal and piano performances are extremely musical, especially in My Love is a Light Attire where the subtle piano introduction leads to straightforward singing about the splendours of love, setting the stage for an emotional wash of strings and shifting harmonies. Greenberg seems to be the most in her element in the jazzier O Cool, which features an extended piano solo and nice doubling of voice and clarinet against the bass line. It is great to hear Greenberg vocalize at low pitches against low instrumental timbres in Sleep Now, about insomnia and betrayal. Though not as dense as Jerrom’s, Greenberg’s song cycle is moving, smart and lyrical.”

O REST

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“O Rest” is a song of mourning and loss, inspired by the sudden passing of a relative. Lyrics and music were composed and are sung by Donna Greenberg, to a fine arrangement by Mark Kieswetter.

RELEASE DATE:AUGUST 3, 2020
RECORD LABEL:DONNA GREENBERG
LYRICS/MUSIC:DONNA GREENBERG
ARRANGEMENT:MARK KIESWETTER

O Rest Lyrics

O rest dear soul
Your journey is over
Rest in peace, dear soul
O sleep, the sleep
That none awaken from
O rest, O sleep, dear soul,
My beloved soul.

O dream the dream
Eternity inspires
O dream that dream, dear soul
Your work lives on in all of those you’ve touched
O dream the dream, dear soul
My beloved soul

The clouds have made way
Now the path is open
Gone the burden of earthly cares away away,
Into infinity

O rest, restless soul,
May peace descend, 
May peace descend
O rest in peace dear soul
My beloved soul.

© 2020, DonnaGreenberg, Toronto, ON, Canada

READY FOR LOVE

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An upbeat, soft rock song and great dance tune replete with horns and brass, reminiscent of the late 60’s and early 70’s – optimistic and fun!

RELEASE DATE:OCTOBER 24, 2019
RECORD LABEL:DONNA GREENBERG
LYRICS/MUSIC:DONNA GREENBERG
ARRANGEMENT:MARK KIESWETTER

Ready for Love Lyrics

You came into my life
so unexpectedly,
I didn’t realize
I was ready -
Ready for love!

You came into my heart
In a way I couldn't foresee
I couldn't recognize
I was ready -
Ready for love!

Ready to spread my wings and fly
High in the sky above
Ready to dive into deep waters
Right by your loving side.
Ready to face the joys and the aches
The little heartbreaks
Whatever it takes -
Long as I can be with you!

I need to emphasize
How much you mean to me,
I’ll never compromise.
I’m ready for love.