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| Jesu |
My arrangement of one of a favorite classical melody, Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring". |
| 405 South |
A cruising song. |
| For There's Always Time For A Hot and Juicy Hamburger |
Originally conceived as an entry for Wendy's Sizzlin Sounds Contest, this is a novelty song/jingle. All vocals are by Ray Buffer. |
| Popcorn With Butter |
An upbeat tune. |
| Too Good To Be True |
A deceptive melody. |
| Florida In The Sun |
This tune has a Cuban vibe. |
| I'm In Love |
A bouncy song. |
| Cycling Past Sunset |
Picture rushing home on your bicycle to escape the chilly airs. |
| Snow Outside |
Inspired by snow fluries I observed outside while passing through Iowa. |
| Roberta |
This was the first song I wrote for the woman who would become my wife. |
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| Jamison's Department Store |
A "Jingle" style tune |
| This Is Our Song |
An adolescent duet in the style of "Heart and Soul". |
| A Dangerous Perspective |
This is one version of a theme written for the film, "A Dangerous Perspective" a drama. |
| Connecticut Morning |
Picture old historic buildings mixed with the falling autumn leaves. |
| All Ye Lands |
This piece is my version of Psalm 100 put to music, the short passage is from the text portion, "Make a Joyful Noise". |
| The Best Is On Its Way |
A pensive piece with a fun horn section |
| Light Shining out of Darkness |
The beautiful poem by William Cowper that begins 'God moves in a mysterious way, his wonders to unfold' was the inspiration for this piece. |
| The Time We Spend Together |
One of the first complete songs I wrote, this one from highschool. I believe I was already beginning to feel nostalgic in 11th grade. |
| Never Lose Control |
Choppy but nice chord progressions are used to illustrate the repressed strength and resolve of someone fighting to retain control. |
| The Times to Live For |
Jazzy pounding chords reinforce a positive outlook driving towards tomorrow. |
| Unconditional |
This song is about love and the freedom to love someone regardless of behavior, situation, or reciprisoty. |
| Jealousy |
An angry song with dissonance and force. I particulary enjoy the clashing 11ths and 13ths of the stacked chords in the verse. The refrain is a repeated pulsating note, with only the underlying parts moving to create a change in tonality. |
| That's What I Say |
One of my bluesiest tunes. |
| Together Endlessly |
I wrote this song especially for my first dance with Roberta at our wedding reception. The refrain's lyrics are "Your eyes are a window to your soul, where the truth of life's revealed, and the hands of time will never change the way I feel." This sample starts in the bridge leading to the key change of the refrain. |
| Don't Give Up Yet |
Steel Drums lighten the mood of this song of encouragement. |
| Evil Dance |
A short, wierd tune. |
| On Irish Land |
A song with an Irish lilt. |
| Re-Tale |
Another piece written specifically a musical theater show I am constructing. This is the title song. |
| On the Road Not Taken |
We all have moments when we say to ourselves, "What if?" |
| Ancestors On High |
This song has to do with searching for something that might never be found, and is a plea for help, if not from God, then from the spirits of ones own ancestors. This song was written as an expression of frustration as I am an Adoptee searching for the true information regarding my identity prior to being "Ray Buffer". I have an emtire webpage on this topic that you may visit by clicking on the link below. |
| At Last |
The end of a quest is celebrated in this song. |
| Here To Stay |
An upbeat melody with a sundry of different instruments. |
