Newly Releasee

Today, my release, Lavender Fields, has hit the major streaming platforms. Produced by Chad Quist Music, the music was written by Chris Jones. Chris is locally known for his band, the Chris Jones Band. Chad Quist played the lead and other instruments, including additional vocals. Lynn Sorenson’s violin added the beautiful heart piercing tones.

A Year of Music

It has been about a year since I posted on WordPress. I have written and produced several songs. I have around 11 songs, with a new one coming out December 12, 2023, called Lavendar Fields. Earlier this year, I wrote and produced Pieces One by One. My website: https://www.joyannlajeret.com/

The song began when I saw an ad by Roger Fisher, who was the lead and, with his brother Michael, created the band called Heart. I asked Roger to help me write a rock song. I am country, and the structure of rock song creation follows a different writing pattern. However. The song was written when he challenged me to write a song about his original band, Heart.

The lead player of Heart by Heart is Chad Quist, my producer and guitar instructor. Chad plays lead for Heart by Heart, which has two of the original members of Heart, (Steve Fossen and Michael Derosier.)They are a top-notch tribute band and well known locally and in the United States. He graciously helped me produce the song. Chad is the lead that plays the licks and music Roger played in the early Heart band, as well as the later music.

My newest song, Lavender Fields, is about suicide in the military. My son took his life at 19 years of age. This happened while his older brother and sister and his father were serving in the US Army. He was in the Utah National Guard at the time.

The song was produced with the help of Chris Jones from the band with that name. Chris is a highly skilled musician and singer-songwriter. He recently recorded his songs in Nashville, TN. He wrote the music for the song.

Lynn Sorenson is formally known for his bass playing with Paul B. Rodger’s Bad Company band. Lynn played the violin on the song. Chad Quist played all other instruments and added vocals.

What a difference a year makes. Joy Ann Lajeret

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