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In this reimagining of Mi Chamochah, the song the Jewish people sang during the Exodus from Egypt, each verse focuses on modern forms of slavery...slavery to hatred, prejudice, the holding of grudges, and the walls that divide people and perpetuate stereotypes. Uptempo, with entirely original English lyrics, Freedom easily lends itself to be played by the most accomplished professionals or temple bands and musicians. 

Only In Your Heart - written one year ago today...after only 3 weeks of lockdown. I was beginning to feel a kind of isolation I had never known...and as a songwriter I'm actually used to being a bit cut off, late hours alone in my studio. The phone rang early in the morning on April 1, 2020 - a call from Berlin. My dear friend and co-writer, Martin Gallop, had been asked to write a song that spoke to the pandemic, the loneliness and the hope. We ended up writing this song, and it was chosen for a European wide campaign (the link on the right) to bring folks a sense of togetherness during these tough times. Honestly, writing this song was one of the most therapeutic and cathartic experiences of my life. Above: The version on the right was the original 45 second song written for the public service campaign. After 1.5 million views we decided to write a full length song - on the left.