Musician
pattyannsmith
Style: Folk
Joined: July 09, 2006
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Gifts from my Ancestors: The Rhythms of Life

I was a shy quiet child raised in the ilk of a patriarchal industrialized society, but for some reason, my ancestral indigenous roots came through strong in me. Some of the most beautiful music to my ears is the music of nature: rain on the roof, thunder in the sky, the sweet sound of baby kittens meowing, the wind and birds singing throughout the trees, the rhythm of the ocean waves and rippling mountain streams.
Perhaps, my simple love for nature came from my ancestral potato famine roots in Ireland or maybe from my Native American great grandmother whose name I, sadly, never knew because of discrimination from the other side of the family. I love to find stones with interesting designs that ignite the storyteller in me. I love the spiraling pine cones that are always so centering. Animals and trees are precious to me. I see and hear their music in the rhythms of their lives. I have often found strange sorts of comfort in the natural mysteries of life, and it saddens me that so many people have been taught and programmed to be afraid of these things. It isnt healthy to separate ourselves from what is a natural part of us, because it stands in the way of our unfolding. ~ Patty Ann Smith



NEW Album "A Strange Sort of Comfort" 2008

I have some "very special friends" who are songwriters, and this album, A Strange Sort of Comfort, features the song -writing gifts of 3 of them....John Fern, Danny Knapp, and Dan Samples. The guitarist on this album is my husband Craig Smith. If you'd like to hear clips of all of the songs, please go to "Buy Albums" below.

I sing, write, find, and interpret songs that I love...and I play the guitar. My life's dance is tied to my passion for the breathtaking beauty of our earth and its inhabitants. I have always felt the interconnectedness of all things. I must admit, these days, most of my attention is lovingly on Mother Earth in her time of need. My previous Album "Mystic Dreams" was a little "Roots Music"....a little "Gypsy"....a little "Protest"....that came from the folk tradition of my Irish-American heritage. I love to be outdoors in nature where all kinds of magical things are occurring every minute. And, I do believe that the leprechauns must've come into being just so us humans would never forget to dream, imagine, and be creative. I came from an era that thought it was on the verge of changing the course of history by transforming the world into a global community of peace. And despite the many disappointments since then, I still carry that torch. The 7 songs I wrote and the 4 traditional folk songs on "Mystic Dreams" are statements about the human condition originating from the lives of ordinary people like myself, and are rooted in my Irish-American history of balancing struggle with the joy of music.

I hope my music and other creative ideas give you some comfort, joy, and hope.

Peace and Love ~ Patty:)

Record Label: Rhythms Of Life Records
Label Type: Independent
Influences: Music of the world and inspiration from everywhere.
Country: United States
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This is so Very Beautiful, Maureen!!!
Fort Worth Blues (3 days ago)
Danny, I love the heartfelt way you did this song...with Much Love ~ Patty
Hi! Mike ~ REALLY GREAT JOB!!!! Anyone who gets a chance to sing one of Danny's songs, I think of them as BLESSED!!!:)
Vincent - cover (4 days ago)
Absolutely Beautiful, Tink!!!:)
S F Era Sampling (5 days ago)
No, Richard, I haven't heard from Danny either.
Playlists
There's Hope For America ~ song by Danny Knapp, and cover(s) of Patty's and Danny's song.
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Channel Comments (64)
MaureenKilgore (16 hours ago)
Hi Patty. I wanted to say hello and catch up with you. I have been on line less and less these days. Lifestyle changes are taking place in my world. I wanted to thank you for all your support. Take care- Maureen.
MossyCove (1 week ago)
Thank you very much my Dear Friend:)
Life is full of Blessings because of you!
Vyn2007 (1 week ago)
Hello Patty, I have to thank you so much for your kind words!!, Love & Peace to you and yours always and I wish you a wonderful week!! Vyn^^
mettanc (1 week ago)
Sunday clears away the rust of the whole week.
Joseph Addison

Have a good one.
Michael
Lillemy1 (2 weeks ago)
Hi! Thank you so much for subscribing and friend invite!

:)
Hilde
NamaSika (3 weeks ago)
Thank you Patty Ann:) for connecting with Mother Earth this way.

Yeah, that feeling " Its nice to be with you" is wonderful indeed.

Take care
Tara
About2Rain (4 weeks ago)
Hi Patty!
Thank you for the Birthday Wishes! You are such a wonderful person & I am so happy that we are friends here on You Tube! My greatest wish this birthday (and always) is for the helpless and homess animals.... My heart "aches" for them to be loved & respected.
Bless you for all the good that you do!

Love & Hugs...
Donna
dannyknapp (4 weeks ago)
hi Patty,

you and Craig have been so kind to me. I don't deserve it, but I appreciate it. The decision not to move wasn't really a decision or a choice. I had a great job lined up up there ! I just can't get away from obligations here. I guess I'll just keep looking around, staying vigilant, with patience, like the owl. When the time comes to move I will do so with precision, swiftness, and silence. :-)

p.s.- I hope you are having a great day. Why are we always talking about me ? That's boring ! lol.
nllleonard (1 month ago)
Hi Patty!
THank you so much for the kind words you left on my channel and on Amandine's video! Your thoughtfulness, your friendship, and your sweet spirit are much appreciated Patty, and I always look forward to hearing from you! ;) I am still trying to master my mp3 player, so that I can download your songs! Don't give up on me. I will get it done!
Have a lovely week, my friend! ;)
Thanks again!!!
Nancy
mysticcynic (1 month ago)
Thanks for the nice comment Patty. Appreciate you swinging by, and I'm glad you liked my song! Best Regards.
~Josef
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