How Would We Know

Happy Halloween To You and Happy Anniversary Alice!
Halloween marks our first and 26th anniversary so seems fitting to post this new music video as Alice was the muse for this song, believe it or not 26 years ago! The song was prophetic! At the time Alice didn't think much of the tune but last year we came across this old song and we both loved it and knew the time had come to record it. Adam added a reggae/ska feel and voila .....

HOW WOULD WE KNOW

Eyes so bright they shine at me

Lips that whisper sweet

Arms that hold me all through the night

How would I know

True love I’d find



Do you remember oh way back when?

So many lonely nights

Then we sent our hearts out to the open sky

How would we know Our souls entwined

How would we know Our souls entwined



Send me a rose scented and red

One that will grow and knows no death

Send me a rainbow

Promise no end of love



Looking for you oh in my dreams

And you in yours for me

Then came the moment we would finally meet

And make our dreams reality



Found me a rose scented and red

One that will grow and knows no death

You found a rainbow

Promise no end of love

How would we know that soon we’d find

How would we know our souls entwined

credits

from Conventus The Eye of the Heart, released 08 November 2013
MUSICIANS

Norine Braun: Vocals, background vocals, acoustic guitar

Adam Popowitz: Bass, lead guitar, classical guitar

Elliot Polsky : Drums

Alice Fraser: Keys

Produced by Adam Popowitz

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Adam Popowitz at Rear Window Song & Sound Coquitlam, BC

All songs words and music composed by Norine Braun

Lightning Strikes Video #2

This week its Lightning Strikes Twice! This bluesy rock tune set in a claymation video just in time for Halloween. Enjoy!

lyrics

Lightening Strikes Twice

Lightening strikes, it strikes twice

Yeah lightening strikes, strikes twice

Devil and the deep blue sea Oh my baby and me

We saw lightening strike, strike twice

Devil and the deep blue sea Oh my baby and me

We saw lightening strike, strike twice



Walked from the bayou to the back of the bay

We found ourselves stranded when it started to rain

We had cover in a cabin on cliff where we prayed

A crackling white light and a bellowing boom gave way

CHORUS

Spotted in the distance was a man dressed in red

His hands raised up to heaven, he called on the dead

Floating ‘round in circles was his boat on the bay

A second white lightening connected the red devil’s grave.

credits

from Conventus The Eye of the Heart, released 08 November 2013
MUSICIANS
Norine Braun: Vocals, background vocals, electric guitar
Adam Popowitz: Bass, lead guitar
Elliot Polsky : Drums
Alice Fraser: Keys
Huggybear Leonard: Blues harp

Produced by Adam Popowitz

Conventus Music Video

Beginning this week I released the first music video for Conventus the title track of the new album to be released November 8, 2013.
Every week hereafter I will release a music video in support of the new album so stay tuned an be sure to check back often or subscribe! If you like it please share and post. Thanks!

LYRICS

Conventus

In the night

While you sleep

Life will fall right into your dreams

I am here I love you

I will follow into your dreams

I am there as you sleep

Following now into your night



Conventus alis

Wings will come together

Agape dreaming

We will love forever

Conventus alis

Oh our hearts are opened

We will fly forever

No our dreams aren’t broken



Nothing is heavy for those that fly

We’ll soar forever and we’ll see with eyes

Of hearts who know how we come alive

We’’ll dance the dream awake when we arrive

All songs ©Norine Braun 2013 SOCAN Braun and Brains Music

credits

from Conventus The Eye of the Heart, released 08 November 2013 

MUSICIANS
Norine Braun: Vocals, harmony vocals, acoustic guitar

Adam Popowitz: lead guitar, bass, keys/synth

Elliot Polski: drums and percussion

Produced by Adam Popowitz

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Adam Popowitz at Rear Window Song & Sound Coquitlam, BC

All songs words and music composed by Norine Braun

All songs ©Norine Braun 2013 SOCAN Braun and Brains Music

BACKSTORYThe intro to this song was a lullabye I  wrote when noodling on my guitar  just before my surgery last Christmas. I recorded several acoustic bare bone demos of the songs I planned to record once recovered and to listen to while recuperating in hospital. This lullabye of sorts was a stand out for me. I found the song to be soothing and like something greater than myself was singing to me through me if I may be so grandiose. This song was the one that brought me greatest comfort. When I returned home and regained my strength I felt a great joy and thought the conclusion of the song must be joyous and demonstrate a connection with that source....and voila here is the result. I hope you enjoy the spirit of which it is created. 

99% Announced as Nominee for Best Country/Jazz/Blues/AC Song

Awesome news this week my song 99% has been nominated Best Country/Jazz/Blues/AC Song for the 2013 Rightoutttv Music and Video Awards! Woo hoo! There is still time to vote for me as Fan Fave if you are feeling it :) Go to : http://www.rightouttvawards.com/FanFave.html and thanks!!

I received a very lovely heartfelt fan letter this week and I asked for her permission to post as her words not only read like a wonderful review but are how I would so much like my music to affect people and she showed me I am on the right path. Thank you so much sharing this Teri.

IT’S  NORINE  BRAUN

After a Norine Braun (twenty year public figure) crash course in seven days, eight albums, EP, various singles, liners , websites, links, interviews, videos and a few emails, I’m still reading, still smiling. What a wonderful adventure. A multidimensional thrill ride of numerous musical styles, incredible gamut of rich vocals and clever, fun, deep, often slap you awake raw poetry, Norine offers such generous gifts. I laughed; I cried; I had a catharsis; I sighed.

Norine’s depth of musical talent is vast.

I enjoy the mixes, layers and surprises.

Rock, Pop, Blues, you choose, just follow the dotted lines.

She challenges you to embrace every moment with her lyrics:

her celebration “You see got I get a move on, Try to find a free flowing knowing, And let go” from Drift Away No. 8 -

her joyful noise  “To see your own shadow you have to see your own light . . .Believe in something, credo, vision, a prayer” from J’en Suis Desolee NOW & ZEN -

her sensual side “If I could be the one who leaves you trembling” from If I Could Be The One EVOLUTION OF THE BLOOD STAR -

her sadness “Last winter came a snow I had to let you go” from          Dreams ACOUSTICALLY INCLINED and CROW -

her anger “Filled with contempt, You eat my soul, You chew me up, Spit out my bones . . . Who are you to judge me, Condemn me, Kill me.” from Who Are You CROW -

her strength “It takes a brave one, To self examine, Open wide the wound, Throw a little salt in” from I’d Guess You’d Say MODERN ANGUISH.

What Norine shares is an exceptional dance of life. I am so looking forward to the release of her new album CONVENTUS .

Many blessings dear Norine Braun, I appreciate all your hard work, wherewithal, fortitude, your heart and your vision. Thanks.

Teri Ohrenstein

CD's shipped and Releases set!

Wow, it has been awhile since updated, so much had to get done! I am happy to say the cds and tee shirts were shipped to the presale orders last Friday and should arrive shortly!  The packages look amazing, Gisele Grignet designed them as well as the posters and one sheet. She does fantastic work!

The artwork is mine and is called The eye of the heart. I created this image as part of a piece I made during an art process evening with Vancouver artist Kat Thorsen last spring. When I came home from making my art, I realized it was The Eye of the Heart in my song Conventus and knew I had the album cover!

The packaging is as eco-friendly as possible (like my last 2 cds). I decided on the cardboard eco-sleeves because there is absolutely no plastic except for the disc of course.

I have decided to hold 2 cd release parties because I am that excited about Conventus! I also wanted the release to be as accessible as possible. I have some friends and fans who need wheelchair accessibility and some who are on a limited income. The Eastside release Nov. 2 will help those friends at the Princeton Pub which is wheelchair accessible and it is a pay what you want.
The official release is November 8 at The Railway Club downtown, the early show 6:30pm to 8:30 $10 cover. Would be super fantastic to have folks come to both!!

The lineup for both releases is dynamic and outstanding!! Adam Popowitz producer of the album will playing lead guitar. Elliot Polsky is on drums, Alice Fraser on keys, Huggybear Leonard on blues harp, penny whistle and as Adam cannot play guitar and bass at the same time (he did play both on the recording), I am super thrilled that Scott Tucker is playing bass for both the events!  Google their names and you will find out what great artists these are and the 2 nights are going to have huge funk and bluesy sounds and full of great fun and music!

Talk again soon!  luvnb

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