Bella Vita by Andrew Hyra

A compilation of unseen home movie segments actually becomes a celebration of family.

Thanks so much to Andrew Hyra for the permission to use one of our favorite songs, "Bella Vita" for this touching video.

Critics have compared Andrew Hyra to Bruce Springsteen, Glenn Hansard, and Bono due to his amazing vocal range, harmonies, and poetic lyrics drawn from life.
Hanging on to vowels and spitting out consonants, Hyra belts with so much contained conviction that you want to scoop him up . . . Rolling Stone

Hyra is founding member of the melodic folk/rock duo Billy Pilgrim with Kristian Bush of Sugarland. Hyra and Bush were Atlantic recording artists with MTV and VH1 appearances. Hyra has shared the stage with such artists as John Mayer, Melissa Etheridge, the Cowboy Junkies, Richard Thompson, and Dan Hicks. His latest collection, Curios, has been released as an MP3 and is available with his other collections in the Store.  Curios will soon be available on CD.  Select Billy Pilgrim CDs now available on iTunes and amazon.com.

This song was originally released on the album "Spill." However, it has been pulled from the current version of Spill and will be re-released on an upcoming project. But if you like this song, you will love all of Andrew's music with his intelligent songwriting and his passionate vocal delivery.

You can find more Andrew Hyra here:
Main website - http://www.andrewhyra.com
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/hyramusic

One of my favorite rock songs of all time, "Here I Am," is done in its solo acoustic version here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7713bBLhI1s
But you can here the rocking album version here:
http://andrewhyra.bandcamp.com/track/here-i-am

Thanks again Andrew for making music that has been so much for the soundtrack of the relationship of my wife and me; whether it was with Kristian in Billy Pilgrim or your strong and heartfelt solo work. You are truly an artist that has not gotten the exposure he deserves as of yet. I will never forget those evenings at Eddie's Attic with my feet propped up on the stage monitor listening to you and Kristian pour out your passion on that tiny corner stage.

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[MusicForYourFunk]

the beautiful voice of Elissa Hadley.

<3

i hope you can add her name to the tags and credits, she deserves a giant nod here.

love you always ellissa, miss and think of you always,

[InvestmentsCostaRica]

yes Atenas is really beautiful i have stayed there several times.

[otzberg]

absolutely enjoyed this one, as I do with all your others... truly nice to see how wonderful you cut the video to make it special!

[justpassnthru]

Bella Vida... indeed, a "beautiful life" as seen through the eyes of DaleATL. After watching your vids I believe there just may be hope for the future!

[Elphyrafire]

SOmething about your slow-mo scenes.. well they just make me reflect and tear up.

So would this be like the bonus "East Egg" on your main menu of the DVD? yay! I found the easter egg!

[Lottiesaurus]

*would kill to be there!*

[bubsturtle]

Wow Dale, another beautiful video. Your video's help me appreciate my own family more. Making everyday things wonderful memories. You have such a gift. Thank you again.

~Cheryl

[SWTPEA64]

Loved It..Once again,another "treasure"

[dorotwhy]

I am enjoying the pleasure of watching your children grow and change. A delightfully evolving, documentary.

[tommy30507]

I am amazed how quickly children change..Thank you for sharing with us...Another wonderful video. :-)