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Long For This World (NEW RELEASE!)
Songs of loss, remembrance and comfort in seasons of endings and transitions. The Buddha called the universal human experiences of sickness, old age and death the “Heavenly Messengers” that remind us that all is passing and all is precious. Healing and heart-opening music.
- Prayer
- Simple Simple Love
- Let Her Go
- What Will It Be Like In Heaven
- A Simple Story
- Little Bird
- Welcome To The Circle
- All Sorrows Are The Same River
- Take Your Rest
- Going Home
- Long For This World
- No Better Time To Love
Real To Me
Released in February 2011, the long-awaited new release of Betsy’s original songs, musical reports from over 10 years of living out her life as a mother (new teenage son songs!), a peace activist (songs from the post 911 era), and spiritual explorer. Never recorded gems included. Liner notes and photos.
- Holy Is The Flesh
- Real To Me
- Candles In The Windows
- Today I’m Wearing Pink
- These Hands
- So Close To Christmas
- Daughter of Earth
- One Day At A Time
- The Mother That I’m Going To Be
- Still Your Mom
- Teenage Baby Boy
- I’ll Be All Right
- God’s Little Joke
- No One Will Dance Here Again
- Going Home
Calm Down Boogie
Music for making and being peace; and for calming and renewing in the midst of life’s pace. Fun songs of earth care and family bonds, and the joys of simplicity and homespun happiness. Contains songs used in Mindfulness in Education programs.
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- The Ladybug Song
- Love Makes a Family
- Calm Down Boogie
- Equanimity
- My Mind is a Clear Blue Sky
- Compost Cake
- Planting A Seed of Peace
- Thanks Be
- Holidays
- May You Be Happy
- I Am Breathing
- Deep In The Dark
- My Ancestors
- Breathing In, Breathing Out
Welcome To The Circle
27 songs from Betsy Rose’s musical retreats and song circles for women. Songs that invite women to rediscover their lost voices, feel the power of connection with other women, and sing lyrics that speak truth to power and express compassion ourselves and our world.
Disc 1 – Circle of Power:
- We Are The Women
- Come Come Whoever You Are
- I Don’t Practice
- If You Give Birth
- Song of the Soul
- Battle Hymn Of Women
- Unreasonable Women- A Modest Proposal
- Look To The Women
- Blood of Ancients/Hope Of A New World
- Time To Love/All The Time In The World
- I Ain’t Afraid
- Trilogy
- Who Were The Witches
- Bella Ciao
Disc 2 – Circle of Healing:
- Open Up And Let Her Through
- Welcome To The Circle
- Take Me In Your Arms
- Women’s Hands
- For The Mothers
- I Am The Love
- Return Again
- In My Bones
- Sending You Light
- Metta Karuna/ Lovingkindness
- How Could Anyone
- May You Walk In Your Life
Heart of a Child
Poignant, inspiring, humorous, empowering songs for those devoting their work and love to young children. Musical nourishment for the hearts and souls of teachers, parents, and families of young children.
- On Children
- Heart Of A Child
- Breathing In, Breathing Out
- Hard To Be 6
- How Could Anyone
- Spirited Child
- Coming Into My Years
- Welcome To The Circle
- Rainbow Children
- May The Work We Do
Motherlight
Songs from the heart of parenting, charting the inner journey of a new mother, and offering support insight and encouragement for the tough, poignant and beautiful parenting moments. Includes “Spirited Child” and “Birthmother.”
- I Want World For You
- Can I Have It
- Birthmother
- Thanks To Life
- Breathing In, Breathing Out
- Spirited Child
- Mama’s Milk
- Under My Skin
- I Have Arrived
- Raising Up children
- Send Me A Voice
- Gentle Wind/All Night Long
Sacred Ground
Celebrating our connection to all of life, honoring the earth activists and indigenous people who protect and preserve the earth. Recorded live, in studio, with an audience of singers.
- Mother Earth
- Building A House
- Read My Lips
- I Think Of You
- One Family, One Home
- Dark Water
- Earth Moves In A Mysterious Way
- Kneeling At The Train
- Carry It Home
Wings Against the Sky
Songs of personal growth and change, family bonds and losses, and connection to global family. Richly produced studio recording.
- Ordinary Day
- House Full Of Secrets
- Circle Of Light
- Open The Door Again
- Nicaragua (The Fruits Of Work And Love)
- Darlin’ I’m Glad
- Valentine’s Day
- Starlight
- Let Her Go
In My Two Hands
Songs inspired by the teachings and poetry of Vietnamese Zen monk/writer/peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh. A new genre: country/eastern music. Themes include earth care, spiritual journeys and living mindfully.
- The Three Treasures
- Silence
- Walking Gatha
- Five Rivers
- Children’s Promises
- Song Of The Boat People
- In My Two Hands
- Zen And The Art of Sunburn
- Taste And See
- Water, Fire And Smoke
- Standing Like A Tree
- Seneca Moon
- Happy And Good
Live From The Very Front Row
Live concert recording from Betsy’s early solo days- songs of an awakening feminist consciousness, of love expanding beyond borders, of family, and of social change.
- Coming Into My Years
- Nothing I’d Like Better
- In The Very Front Row
- Room For You
- We Still Have A Dream
- The Great Scheme Of Things
- Love At The Core
- Glad To Be Who I Am
- Humble My Heart
- My Heart Knows The Way
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As Strong As Anyone Can Be
Songs of strong, capable children, and highlighting girls’ power and presence. Humorous songs, serious songs, pretty songs, and silly songs giving voice to dreams, strengths, ambitions and a world of possibility.
- I Live In The City
- What Does Your Mama Do
- Don’t Cut Out The Lights
- The Lambeth Children
- Kid’s Liberation Song
- Simple Gifts
- Degas Dancer
- Truck Driving Woman
- I Want To Grow Up To Be An Old Woman
- On The Road
- The Woman Who Gobbled Swiss Cheese
- Strong A Person
- Long Time Friends
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Imagining Peace
Peace poems written by Zen brush artist and writer Kazuaki Tanahashi. Set to music and performed by U.S. west coast musicians: Two songs written and performed by Betsy. A benefit for World Without Armies.
- Let Peace Be The Victor
- We Become Enormous