Albums & Music

THANK YOU

Love and gratitude to Lee, Robin, and the wonderful musicians and engineers for helping to bring these songs to light; Raquel Gershon, Wendy Goldberg and other generous members of the Women Cantors Network for Hebrew consulting; Rabbi Geoffrey Dennis and the members of Congregation Kol Ami, Flower Mound, TX for creating an environment of possibilities; Rabbi Elias Lieberman and the members of Falmouth Jewish Congregation in Falmouth, MA, and Rabbi Wendy Pein and the members of Adat Chaverim in Plano, TX for including me in their communities; Craig and our loving family for support, talents, opinions, guidance and cheers. When the head and the heart align, it is very good. This is my V’ahavta, how I love God with all my heart, soul and strength. And to have my sons Jacob and Danny sing and play on some of the songs calls for a Shehechiyanu...

Erik Herbst — Panhandle House, Denton, TX

Tracks: A Miracle Happened, Mi Shebeirach, Wonder, Healing Song, Sit Down
(originally released 2008 on the CD WONDER)

Chris Bell — Luminous Sound, Dallas, TX

Tracks: Be Strong, Things Without End, Angel, Livracha

Tye Robison — January Sound Studio, Dallas, TX

Tracks: Mah Tovu, Hashkiveinu, Yih’yu L’ratzon

Additional Credits

Mastered by Rainer Gembalczyk, Sienna Digital
Photos by Craig Colin
Produced by Susan Colin and Lee Tomboulian (Things Without End, Be Strong, Angel)
All other songs produced by Susan Colin
Lowell Music ©2008 and ©2010 (ASCAP)

Musicians

Susan Colin – vocals
Lee Tomboulian – piano, accordion, synthesizers, background vocals
Jason Bucklin – electric and acoustic guitars
John Adams – bass guitar: Rainy day dance, New moon, Psalm 150, Sing a new song, I am with you still
Brian Warthen – bass guitar: Hear my prayer, Pray with me, Twilight instrumental
Joel Fountain – drums
Ricardo Bozas – percussion
Charles Veazy – oboe, English horn
Chris McGuire, Jeffery Barnes – clarinet
String quartet – Susan Ager, violin; Amy Faires, violin; Scott Jessup, viola; Debbie Brooks, cello

All songs written by Susan Colin except "Sometimes I Wake" by Eric Werner and Sulamith Ish-Kishor and lyrics as noted.
Produced and arranged by Susan Colin and Lee Tomboulian

Recorded 2005 at The Panhandle House, Denton, Texas
Engineered and mixed by Erik Herbst
Mastered by Rainer Gembalczyk, Sienna Digital
Cover photo by Craig Colin, outdoor photos by Harry Friedman

Sincere appreciation to the talented musicians, Erik Herbst, Marc Herbst, Rainer Gembalczyk, Naomi Delott, Rabbi Geoffrey Dennis, Harry Friedman, and Marcia Sand for their professional assistance.

Love and thanks to my husband Craig, who inspires me; to my parents Joan and Irving Lowell for their support always and all ways; to our family and dear friends who cheer and listen; to Robin Paglio-Dennis, gifted writer, editor, true and patient friend; and to Lee Tomboulian for the music, insights and many laughs. Collaborating with Robin, Lee and Erik allowed these songs to find their way from my heart to this CD. They are my prayers of gratitude.

Making music:

Susan Colin – vocals
Lee Tomboulian – piano, accordion, synthesizers, background vocals
Jason Bucklin – guitars, electric bass
Carl Hillman – acoustic bass
Chris McGuire – flute, clarinet, trumpet
Ricardo Bozas – percussion
Jacob Delott – rain stick

All songs arranged by Lee Tomboulian except Mi Shebeirach
Vocal arrangements by Susan Colin
Cover photos by Craig Colin

Heartfelt thanks to these professionals who made it so: Erik Herbst and Marc Herbst at The Panhandle House, Rainer Gembalczyk and Naomi Delott at Sienna Digital, David Patchen and Val Rothlisberger at The Main Street Group.

Unbounded gratitude to my family and friends for their assistance with this project and the fascinating ride that is life. Special thanks to Joan and Irving Lowell, Craig Colin, Kate, Jacob, Danny, Denni, Fran, David, Barb, Robin, Rabbi Geoffrey Dennis, many friends and supporters at Congregation Kol Ami, Flower Mound, Texas. To those who said “Keep singing,” thank you.

Always delighted, but not surprised: Lee Tomboulian appeared when I needed him. Thanks for “getting” me, for your hard work and all the music.

Sarah bat Yochevet bat Yitzchak

Musicians:

Susan Colin – vocals
Lee Tomboulian – piano, accordion, synthesizers, background vocals
Jason Bucklin – guitars
Carl Hillman – acoustic bass
Chris McGuire – flute, trumpet
Debbie Brooks – cello

Vocal arrangements by Susan Colin
Cover photos and ceramic art by Craig Colin

Deepest thanks to Lee Tomboulian; Erik Herbst and Marc Herbst at The Panhandle House; Rainer Gembalczyk and Naomi Delott at Sienna Digital.

Thanks to my husband Craig, our amazing family and friends for unconditional love and support; to Helena, Nicki, and Rabbi Geoffrey Dennis for helping me find my Jewish voice; to Ed, Marg, Rainer and Darcy for guidance and inspiration over many years.

“…Shehechiyanu…”
Sarah bat Yocheved bat Itzchak