About the Songs
Human beings have far more in common than we may claim as our differences. The stories Mark shares in his songs inspire listeners to see this fundamental truth:
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"There's a place deep inside each of us that eloquently reflects on our individual unique lived experience. My songs try to give voice to those experiences in service to shining a light on the common bonds we share. I invite you listen for moments of truth and light."
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CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Produced by Alicia Healey and Mark Ippolito
Sound Engineer - Alicia Healey
Assistant Engineer - Alex Lanin-Eames
Mastering Engineer - Rachel Fields
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Recorded at Winterblue Room Studios, Seattle
Mastering at Resonant Mastering, Seattle
Cover Art: Helen Ippolito
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All Words & Music - Mark Ippolito
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Musicians:
Mark Ippolito - Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Mandolin, Harmonica, Percussion, Vocals
Rebecca Young - Bass
Hugh Sutton - Accordion
Alex Guy - Violin, Viola
Kelly Paletta - Percussion
Brian McCully- Hammond & Nord Organs
Tom Faber - Didgeridoo
Christina Schinkle - Piano
Kimberly Newland - Piano
Alicia Healey - Background Vocals, Keyboards
Mercy & Love Choir: Shaunyce Omar, Lauren Du Pree, Stephanie Anne Johnson, Claudine Mboligikpelani Nako, Charles L. Simmons
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Rebecca Young, Bass
Kelly Paletta, Percussion
Alicia Healey, Co-Producer
and Sound Engineer
Christina Schinkle, Piano
Tom Faber, Didgeridoo
Kimberly Newland, Piano
Hugh Sutton, Accordian
"The Mercy & Love Choir" (L-R) Lauren Du Pree, Stephanie Anne Johnson, Charles L. Simmons, Shaunyce Omar, Claudine Mboligikpelani Nako
Alex Guy, Violin and Viola
(L-R) Christina Schinkle, Mark Ippolito, Rebecca Young, Kelly Paletta
Acknowledgements:
So very grateful for the support, encouragement, love and friendship from all of the following without whom this album would not have been possible: Alicia Healey, David Gilbault, Chris Klimecky, Audrey Goodman, Christina Schinkle, Eric Herod, Joy, Abby Karp, Helen Ippolito, Lydia Ippolito, Alison Ippolito, Tom Wear, Rebecca Young, Darren Loucas, Kimberly Newland, Jon Croft, Jody Rogers, Kevin Blackwood, Ron Prichard, Carmen Ficarra, Tom Wolken, Gerard Hranek, Chantel Human, Shaunyce Omar, Stephanie Anne Johnson, Alex Guy, Hugh Sutton, Brian McCully, Tom Faber, Seth Affoumado, Rachel Field and Melody Walker. Thank you for being with me on this journey.
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Dedicated to the memory of Anne Lepis, Sal Tieri and Joseph "Joey" Lue de Grof.
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This album is for Alison.