TIM CHAUVIN: Winds of Change

Tim Chauvin

Winds of Change

© 2003 Tim Chauvin (783707821429)

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Tim Chauvin displays his strong and melodic songsmithing which brings a unique and thoughtful perspective to the people, places and topics he writes about in this, his first, album.

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Tim Chauvin has been around both in terms of time and distance. And the release of his debut CD "Wind of Change" proves it.

Tim was born and raised in New England. He lived in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. He moved to northern Wisconsin's Lake Superior country to attend college in the late 70's and from there headed directly to the road as a performing songwriter. In the early 80's he moved to Texas. He's been there ever since. He dropped out of music for about 15 years to pursue other artistic endeavors but has now dropped back in.

Tim has always been known as a strong writer and in 2006 his song “Make Do” was nominated for the Best Song of the Year in the Traditional Folk Song category for The Annual Just Plain Folks Music Awards. Tim has also been a finalist in such prestigious writing competitions as New Folks at the Kerrville Folk Festival and the Songwriter's Competition at the Wildflower! Festival in Texas. As a performer and writer Tim has been compared with the likes of James Taylor, Harry Chapin, Gordon Lightfoot and Jim Croce.

Sing Out! magazine published this review of Winds of Change in the Summer 2005 issue:

"If you're craving wonderfully written story songs in simple but beautiful arrangements, this is the CD for you. Tim's everyman vocals and well-crafted songs are a joy to the ears. "House in the Country" is a joyful love song written before he met his wife while "For the Ride" is one he penned after they'd been together a while. Both ring with cleanly played acoustic guitar; one features creative mandolin from Steve DeVries. Another kind of love song, "Houghton's Point", about Lake Superior is rich with detail. "Timber Framers' Song" and "New Bedford" have a lovely Celtic feel with whistle, fiddle and bodran. The title cut has an old-timey feel, all smoothed over with cello. The lyrics are great, too, making you feel you're right on the rocky coast of New England. Learning from children that being different is okay is the theme of "Louie the Rabbit". "The Carpenter" is a tender song about his immigrant (grand) father. The jewel in this delightful CD is "Daughters of China," about the 6,000 children who are adopted by families in the U.S., among them his family. The love and respect he feels for the children, their birth parents and their culture is clear. The liner notes are great, listing the inspiration for each song and sometimes more about the topic. He dedicates the disc to "the women who make my life whole." Amen to that. Buy this album!"

This CD has made it's way onto the the CDBaby Best Seller list for extended periods and has sold copies across North America, Western Europe and Australia.

Tim and his family are currently living in the Peoples Republic of China. You can follow their experiences there via their blog at www.changes.typepad.com.

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  • Awesome CD!
    author: Cindy

    I learned about this CD, or more specifically your song Daughters of China, on a yahoo group for families who have adopted from China. Tim, this song is so amazing - Thank You! for the gift of this song you have given to our daughter! We plan to use it in the video we will make of our adoption journey to China a little over 3 years ago. Our daughter, who is now 4, and is herself a Daughter of China, absolutely loves Daughters of China, and asks to have it played "over and over and over again" to lull her to sleep at night. I love the rest of the CD too, Louie the Rabbit is another favourite of mine, and the Canadian content sprinkled throughout is a wonderful surprise!

  • author: Alicia

    Gracias. Estamos esperando a nuestra hija, que vendrá de china. Cada vez que escucho la canción me emociono. Muchas gracias

  • Great CD - Another Daughters of China fan - Look forward to more!
    author: Doyle S.

    Thank you Tim for "Daughters of China". For those of us who have adopted from China (or soon will), this song expresses so well the music we will forever have in our hearts from such blessings. My wife and I have been blessed with four beautiful treasures from China, so we all look forward to more songs in this genre. We love the Gordon Lightfoot-like sound of this CD, all the songs are quite good. Especially also like "For the Ride".

  • Moving and heart-felt music
    author: Renee Snyder

    I purchased this CD for one song and one song only: Daughters of China. I have, however, fallen in love with all Mr. Chauvin's songs. Truly gifted individual. I hope to hear about more songs of our lovely daughters from China. Our daughter loves to hear songs and read books/stories about her adoption and other girls coming to Forever Families from China. Thank you, Tim. This collection is beautiful. Regards, Renee Snyder (awaiting twins from China-that will make 3 Asian Princesses for us!)

  • Great acoustic arrangements and the songs...WONDERFUL!
    author: Gregory G.

    I was looking for Timber Frame information on the Red Suspenders site and discovered Tim has another awesome talent besides timberframing! We've listened to this CD over and over. My wife and I both think it's the best we've heard in a long long time. I love the pure acoustic arrangements and the songs...just wonderful! Thanks so much.

  • kids love it, so do I
    author: Tammy

    Keep going back and back to listen to it. We are adopting our daughter from China within the month, we will be needing more songs as she grows..hint, hint. Love the Louie the Rabbit song too.

  • Love it
    author: kimberly

    I sing the Daughters of China with my 3 year old and I tell her it is a song about our family. We dance around the room singing it. So much fun, we Love it!!! The entire CD is good, but the Daughters of China has my heart. Thank you!!

  • I liked the cd!
    author: Laura

    I bought the cd because of my admiration for Tim's timberframing ability and was surprised at how much I like the entire album--his voice, words, music, and sensitivity. Several songs had me in tears, but that is meant as a good thing!

  • Loved Daughters of China. It's great!
    author: Barbara Higgs

    We are doing a second adoption from China and came across your song, Daughters of China. Loved it! Of course, listened to other songs on CD and very much enjoyed them as well.

  • Surprise - bought it for Daughter of China, but there was so much more!
    author: Dave Martin

    We also brought two precious little girls home from China and our initial "pull" for Tim's CD was for the track relating to this experience. What we uncovered is two things, the first we already knew and the other a great surprise: First, when things come from the heart they always are worthwhile and often tremendous and the second, Tim Chauvin is a talent and we thoroughly enjoyed his music! Stay confident Tim and true to your heart!

  • Great lyrics and soul in the songs
    author: molly

    Very reminicent of the folk singers I grew up with such as James Taylor, Harry Chapin, and Jim Croche. Very pleasantly surprised to hear a song about a common denominator: a child adopted from China. I will let my girls (4 yrs old) hear this while they are playing and painting. I am sure it will lead to some disscusion about how families are formed.

  • author: Vicki Popstein

    We Love this CD! We have two daughters from China so "Our Chinese Daughters" is very special to us. We tell everyone we know who is touched by Chinese Adoption that this is a "Must Have". Warning: Have a box of tissues nearby! :) The other songs on this CD are just as wonderful. Tim is great songwriter and singer who writes from his heart and we hope that he does another CD soon! Vicki Popstein

  • Love the album, especially "Daughters of China"!
    author: KAREN

    This is a great album to sit back and relax with.

  • Very nice cd; loved the song "Daughters from China"
    author: Femke

    I bought the cd for the song 'Daughters from China', because we are adopting a girl from China. The song is very beautiful, but also the other songs are very nice. Especially after a hard day of work, so if you need a moment to relax.

  • This is a great folksy CD.
    author: Nancy Manning

    I purchased this CD primarily for "Daughters of China" but was greatly pleased with all the songs. I found this folksy CD to be contemplative, meaningful, and utterly delightful.

  • Love it!
    author: Katrina

    I ordered this CD after it was mentioned in a Yahoo group in regards to adopting from China. I really enjoyed all the songs and music.

  • Hearty offering from a talented singer-songwriter.
    author: Amy Nash

    As many reviewers have mentioned, the draw to the CD was originally the "Daughters of China" track. However, the rest of the CD has songs that are just as loving and well-constructed. Chauvin's style reminds me a lot of James Taylor, very warm and classic folk. Thanks so much for a new staple of our collection! Looking forward to more!

  • Fantastic!!!
    author: Mari J

    This is a wonderful CD and the song "Daughter's of China" makes me cry happy tears when I hear it.

  • LOVE DAUGHTERS OF CHINA!
    author: Kim

    We are currently adopting a baby girl from China, and this song touched our heart! We cannot wait to bring her home, and will save this song for her forever! Just Beautiful!

  • The song Daughters of China makes my heart ache!
    author: Kerry

    I bought this CD for the song Daughters of China. However, I love this CD. It captures the kaleidioscope that is America perfectly.

  • Takes me home
    author: Lynda in Canada

    I absolutely love the entire CD, bought it for the Daugters of China which melted my heart. I am using this song as the music to our 2 daughter referral and recieving DVD's. It is like a red thread reached out to me with this song as I have put the DVD's on hold could not find the perfect song until now. Thank you and keep writing and singing. Maybe another song relating to adoption and China

  • Loved the CD!
    author: Kathryn Robertson, Newfoundland

    I bought this CD for the song "Daughters of China". We adopted our daughter from China in 2002 and are currently in process for our second adoption. Tim's words bring me back to those first moments in China when we became a family. He's expressed the feelings of many China adoptive families eloquently both in his lyrics and music. His whole CD is filled with easy listening music and lyrics depicting many of his life experiences. His music reminds me of a combination of James Taylor vocals and John Denver guitar, yet Tim has a style all his own. His traditional music hits chords in me, as my home province is rich in traditional music of the sea. Winds of Change was especially touching. He uses a wonderful blend of traditional instruments and harmonies. A must buy for adoptive families and easy-listening fans!

  • Great!
    author: Chris

    Great music. Love the last song! Thanks for writing it! Hope you write more!

  • A touching keepsake for our daughters born in China
    author: Jeanne

    All of the songs are fabulous! The last song is a treasure that I will keep for our two Chinese born daughters forever. Thank you, Tim, to speaking directly to our girls and all of those adopted from China.

  • Very good CD
    author: Tracy

    My mom bought it as a gift because we're adopting our daughter from China. Daughters of China is a wonderful song, but I love the whole CD. Very, very good.

  • Thanks for a great song!!
    author: JoAnn Miller

    We ordered this CD primarily for the Daughters of China song. We adopted from China in 12/02 and are DTC 11/04 for a sister. We are in the process of making a memory video for our daughter of her first year with us and are using this song in the video. The song is so "well put". Thanks!

  • Absolutely love it!
    author: Fran

    This is a great CD, I bought it specifically for the Daughter's of China song, but really enjoy the rest of the songs as well. I have shared it with my family and everyone thinks the music is great!

  • Very Nice
    author: Sandy

    I bought this for the wonderful song: Daughter's of China but found I enjoyed the entire CD. It was very pleasant to listen to the various songs. You can tell Tim Chauvin's heart was in each one. Thanks.

  • Soothing...incredible....sweet
    author: J. C.

    This is incredible music. Very soothing and relaxing...yet upbeat. I love this and know my little girl will also. I highly recommend this CD.

  • You captured my heart
    author: Liz - Ontario, Canada

    Your song captured my heart. I feel as if I wrote the words myself, as it's exactly how I feel everytime I think about our fantastic journey to China to bring home out two daughters. I have played it over and over again and my children love the music. They are too young to understand the words but that will come in time. Thank you for this wonderful gift. Hope you write some more that pertains to adoption or China.

  • Our new favourite song!!! Daughters of China
    author: Jade & Mom

    The CD is wonderful. I purchased it for my 8 year old daughter who was adopted from China in 1996. We are in the process of adopting a second daughter and we are all very excited. Your song Daughters of China is truly a blessing to all of us.

  • Loved it all thanks for putting into words whats in our hearts
    author: pricelesschinadoll2004

    Wind of Change, Is a wonderful peaceful and uplifting. We are adopting our daughter from China. The song Daughters of China sings to our hearts. As these little angels enrich our lives we thank those who who loved them first. Acts of hope and faith and love. That we will never forget. Thank you for the fast service door to door and follow up email CD BABY will use again. Alison Using Agency The Children's Bridge to bring our baby home Ontario Canada

  • Just loved the song "Daughter's of China"
    author: Nancy

    I was told about this CD from a Chinese Adoption website. I ordered the CD, and it arrived the day that I was told that my application was approved by the provincial government. I was so excited and then I listened to the beautiful song about the Daughter's of China. It capped off a wonderful day. I can't wait to play it for my daughter.

  • East coast sea faring sound
    author: Mary Jo

    I enjoyed the songs and if you read the jacket with the cd it explains where the song ideas came from which really enriches the experience. A friend shared this cd with me, I inturn made multiple purchases to share with other friends. There is great soul and tranquility in Tim's stories and tunes. Even my teenage nieces love it!

  • This is real music!
    author: Chet

    I have been fortunate in that I have heard the songs on Winds of Change both live and on the CD. Let me assure you that there are no fancy studio tricks on this CD. The CD is what it is because Tim writes and sings with a passion. Warning: Guys, when listening to Winds of Change, that liquid in your eyes, it's called tears.

  • Loved it.
    author: Kathie Quinn

    I love this CD. My husband and I recently traveled to China to adopt our second daughter. I brought this CD on the trip and listened to it on the plane ride over. He sounds very much like Gordon Lightfoot. I am a fan of music about the costal way of life. And I can not say enough about the song he wrote about the Girls from China. Thank you for this masterpiece.

  • A Wonderful Collection of songs I will share over and over with my daughter
    author: Carol Z.

    After reading about this CD on one of my adoption lists, I knew I had to own it. I bought the album to celebrate the one year anniversay of meeting my daughter and becomming a family in China last February. The lyrics to Daughters of China made me cry even before I heard the song. What a wonderful tribute to families on both sides of the globe. What was even nicer was that all of the songs were wonderful as well. I love the way the artist shares so much with his songs. I would certainly buy another album by Tim and recommend this album to my friends.

  • So good I bought it for a friend!!!
    author: Mary Giragosian

    I bought the CD awhile ago and decided to buy another to give to a friend who also has a daughter from China. The whole CD is fabulous, and I love to listen to it at work and in the car. Thanks for such great music!!

  • Love the song Daughters of China
    author: Bobbie

    I love the song Daughters of China. I heard about this CD in one of my Yahoo Chinese Adoption Groups. I also enjoyed the other songs. Very nice to relax to.

  • Better than I first thought!!!
    author: Sheri T.

    Ok Ok - I changed my mind - CD is great and anyone that adopts a child from china is wonderful!!!!!!!!! :)

  • Listened to CD at party and loved it!!!!
    author: Sheri T.

    The Daughters of China Song is beautiful and special to me as I have a daughter from China. Thats the only song I have listened to thus far but am sure that the rest of the CD is great. Thanks

  • Very good. Can recommend
    author: Rebecca Russell, Cheshire, UK

    Once again, I bought the CD because of our links with China. We adopted a wonderful little girl in October 2002 from Anhui province. Particularly liked the 'daughters of China' song. So pleased I bought the CD. Many thanks to Tim and his family.

  • A must for all of China's children and their forever families
    author: Laura

    Daughters of China is what attracted me to this CD, but I love the entire thing! The songs are all great to relax to and of course, my 4 yr old daughter from China and I have found the last song to be one of our absolute favorites. I cry every time I listen but its sweet, wonderful tears! Thanks Tim Chauvin for the great work of art!

  • Wonderful for Chinese children adoptive parents
    author: Wendy

    I bought this cd for the song Daughters of China. I plan to use it as background music for my photos and home video of our trip to China to get our daughter. This song will make you tear up!

  • Great for while I work
    author: April

    Love the story telling nature of the songs. I bought it for the Daughter's of China track, but was pleased to find the whole CD wonderful.

  • Excellent CD!!
    author: Mary Giragosian

    This CD is wonderful! I especially loved the song Daughters of China as we too are an adoptive family of a daughter from China. Would love to hear more of this artist's wonderful work!

  • Great Music!
    author: Allison

    We listen to this CD constantly. It is a favorite of our entire our family. We especially like the songs "Daughters from China" and " The Speed River Bridge". (I still tear up everytime I hear "Daughters from China".

  • great cd
    author: christy

    this was a wonderful cd. i really enjoyed it especially the daughters of china song. we are currently adopting from china and so the song had special meaning for our family. thanks so much.

  • My Favorite CD
    author: Lisa Pysher

    I loved the CD. Daughters Of China is the most wonderful song, my husband & I brought home our Daughter from China this past September and the song really makes people understand the emotions that are involved. I know all of us in our Yahoo group enjoyed it. I also loved For the ride that he wrote for Wytnter. Lisa Pysher (August 2002 DTC/cybershower group w/Wynter)

  • Beautiful and relaxing music by a gifted story teller.
    author: Tena Honeyman

    All of the songs are made of some beautiful stories, but the one dearest to my heart is Daughters of China which tells the story of my daughter from China and many other children who have come to bless their new families through adoption. No other song could have described more beautifully the children who have come from China to join their forever families.

  • Loved it, loved it, loved it!!
    author: Misschell P.

    We bought it only because of the song "Daughters of China" & ended up falling in love with all the songs! Wonderful music, can't wait to share it with our daughter when she gets here from China!! A must for any family adopting from China especially!

  • LOVE IT!!! Great relaxing music.
    author: Linda Jordan

    I love this CD and am glad to hear of this artist. I like his style - makes you want to pull up a chair on the patio and just kick back.

  • love track 13
    author: tiffany

    We returned home with our sweetie from China in Nov 2003 so track 13 means a lot to us! I get teary each time I hear it!

  • Lyrics and music will grab your heart
    author: Lori Roberts

    Wonderful music, beautiful honest voice and splendid harmonizing. Chauvin's voice does not compete with the music, but complements and builds on it. The lyrics are mesmerizing, and leave you wanting more. They go right to the heart, evoking images and emotions that are genuine and that will resonate with every listener.

  • Really enjoyed it. Especially the song titled Daughters of China.
    author: Becky Hestermann

    The song Daughters of China is near and dear to my heart since my husband and I are adopting from there this summer. That song really sums up a great deal of emotions that I have gone through on this journey. Thank you for putting it into words for so many to share. Your CD is a favorite of my DTC group. (sept2003dtc on yahoo)

  • Nice Freshe Feel!
    author: Susan Gilmore (Fertile Ground)

    Gives me a nostalgic feeling and any music that evokes a feeling is good. Love the acoustic emphasis. Great to take to the beach and just be.

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