The album Tree of LIfe was designed for those who have been through the devastating effects of losing a loved one, including a parent, child, sibling, spouse or friend and how one can find healthy ways to cope with the loss. Singer/songwriter Tom Dalton has weaved a tapestry of songs together which draws directly from his work as a bereavement counselor and music therapist working with adults, children and adolescents. Each song deals with a different type of loss and describes the emotional landscape of those dealing with the death of a significant person in their life. Many of the songs offer validation for the experience of grieving in both the beginning of the loss and over time. There are spiritual overtones to some of the songs which carry messages of hope. Other songs guide the listener toward developing a sense of meaning and understanding through the loss.
Track Information
1. Tree of Life - Tom Dalton (vocals, harmonies, guitars, strings, keyboards, drums, percussion, bass guitar); Paul Feurer (electric guitar) © 1999, 2010, 2012 Tom Dalton
2. That’s What Grief Is – Adam Sears (rap) Tom Dalton (vocals, harmonies, programming, guitars, keyboard, percussion beat, bass guitar); © 1999, 2012 Tom Dalton
3. I Wonder – Tom Dalton (vocals, harmonies, guitars, strings, keyboards, drums, percussion, bass guitar); Paul Feurer (electric guitar) © 1999, 2010, 2012 Tom Dalton
4. The Little Things - Tom Dalton (vocals, harmonies, guitars, strings, keyboards, drums, percussion, bass guitar); Paul Feurer (electric guitar) © 1999, 2012 Tom Dalton
5. The Heart of Hospice - Tom Dalton (vocals, harmonies, guitar, strings, drums, percussion, bass guitar); Paul Feurer (electric guitar) The VITAS Choral Singers: D’Mrtri Burke, Tammy Battle, Rita Powell, April Bates, Misti Johnson-Arce, Claudette Lewis, Maryann Vernon (Background chorus vocals) © 1999, 2011, 2012 Tom Dalton
6. Spark - Tom Dalton (vocals, harmonies, guitars, strings, keyboards, drums, percussion, bass guitar); Paul Feurer (electric slide guitar) © 2011, 2012 Tom Dalton
7. Keep on Going on – Tom Dalton (vocals, harmonies, guitars, strings, keyboards, drums, percussion, bass guitar); Paul Feurer (electric guitar) © 1999, 2010, 2012 Tom Dalton
8. I Remember – Tom Dalton (vocals, harmonies, guitars, strings, keyboards, drums, percussion, bass guitar); Paul Feurer (electric guitar) © 1999, 2012 Tom Dalton, Danny C. Morris, Amy Copeland - Ferguson
9. More than a Memory – Tom Dalton (vocals, harmonies, guitars, strings, keyboards, drums, percussion, bass guitar); Paul Feurer (electric guitar) © 1999, 2012 Tom Dalton
10. Clancy – Tom Dalton (vocals, harmonies, guitars, strings, drums, percussion, keyboards, bass guitar) © 1997, 2012 Tom Dalton
11. Reflections of You – Tom Dalton (vocals, harmonies, guitars, strings, keyboards, drums, percussion, bass guitar); Paul Feurer (electric guitar) © 2001, 2012 Tom Dalton, Robert E. Krout
All Songs written by Tom Dalton except:
• I Remember, written by Tom Dalton, Danny C. Morris and Amy Copeland- Ferguson
• Reflections of You, written by Tom Dalton, Robert E. Krout
Songs were recorded and produced by Tom Dalton and recorded at MT space Studios, Lake Worth, Florida
A special thanks to The VITAS Choral singers on “The Heart of Hospice” for making time to record their voices on this song. Thank you to Adam Sears for recording his amazing vocals on the rap portion of “That’s What Grief is.” A very special thank you to my friend Paul Feurer for his incredible electric guitar!
Above all thank you to my family for allowing me the freedom and time to create this album and especially to Smita and Deanna for being supportive of my music through the years.
Tree of Life © & p 2012 Tom Dalton, All Rights Reserved
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