Canadiana by Alex O'Brien and Friends
"Canadiana" is a journey across the landscapes, stories, and heart of Canada. Each song tells a tale—of people, places, and moments that define this vast country. While I wrote the lyrics, the music came to life through talented musicians from around the world, proving that music knows no borders. This album blends folk, rock, and storytelling, reflecting the spirit of Canada in its many forms. Whether you have a connection to Canada or are discovering it through these songs, I hope you find something here that resonates. Thank you for listening, for sharing, and for being part of this musical journey. Enjoy!
Tracklist
| 1. | Fender Bay | 3:34 |
| 2. | Say Hello to the Big River | 4:48 |
| 3. | The Outport Blues | 5:00 |
| 4. | Northern Lights | 5:08 |
| 5. | A Call From Leonard Cohen | 3:24 |
| 6. | Prairie Homecoming | 4:51 |
| 7. | Sing With the Whales | 3:35 |
| 8. | Searching for the Passage | 4:44 |
| 9. | Whiskey Rapids | 2:44 |
| 10. | A Land of Timeless Beauty | 5:21 |
| 11. | Victoria Harbour | 4:37 |
| 12. | Seguin Falls Serenade | 6:15 |
| 13. | This Old River | 4:02 |
| 14. | The Shores of Georgian Bay | 4:31 |
Credits
All lyrics by Alex O'Brien
Composition, musicianship, and sound engineering by various combinations of Alex's friends and collaborators from around the world including in alphabetical order:
Richard Bradley
Kimberly C
Joe Elbee
James Fraser
Tom Hellsten
Brian Henry
Moe Howard
Mario Licata
Jay Mapleman
Willie McCulloch
Philippe Pansard
Jim Pattison
Bill R
Steve Shouse
Paul Francis Whitfield
Kev Zed
Detailed credits included with each track. Thanks to everyone who contributed for their brilliant individual talents.
License
All rights reserved.
I'm a lifelong lyricist. To celebrate 2000, I took a year off to write songs and novels-and I've been doing that since. During that year, I placed first in the USA Songwriting Contest in the Lyric Category for 'Drum Machines and Beauty Queens.' This led to co-writing songs with numerous excellent musicians, many of which play on my Bandcamp albums. These days I create extensively on Kompoz.