Pockets of Time

by Shannon O'Donovan

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Life 04:13
I’m on a journey I’m on my own No clear direction, Just a yearning for home My road is lonesome, lonesome and rough Show me the way, the way back home Where my Ma knows, what I need to know, Where I need to go Oh take me home Life’s made me humble Life’s made me wise I’ve fallen on my knees swallowing my pride Take me to the water, Wash away my sins So I can see clearly The way back home Where my Da knows, what I need to hold, What I need to let go Oh take me home Oh Lord, why don’t you take meI’m ready to go where my mind is free Oh lord, oh please have mercy I’m begging you please, Oh please take me home I’m standing on the stage The curtains are drawn The time has come now, For me to come home
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Suenos 03:31
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Rosaleen 03:27
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Come Back 03:36
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Ah honey, I heard you called Well I don’t have much to say but I left Life’s too short to bet on change Ah honey, I heard you called Well I know we’ve never met but we need to talk I know how your story ends Really breaks my heart That after 20 years He’s still the same Girl he’s never gonna change Ah honey, I heard you called Well I don’t like to say too much but I left Life’s too short to bet on change Ah honey, I heard you called Well you’re talking in circles and I don’t know what you want I’m going to tell it to you straight You got a choice Don’t matter what you choose Both hearts are going to break Time will soften the ache ou already know that you need to go But life will wrap you up and hold you Everything’s gonna be ok Gonna be ok Gonna be ok Gonna be Hmm Ah honey, I wish you well

about

This album is composed of 11 original songs carefully built with a foundation of my love for folk and country style music.

The songs are largely inspired by the challenges of a work-love-life-relationship balance while being a stay-at-home mother and bringing up three children. My songs are also partially inspired by finding love where I least expected it and starting a new life with many unknowns. The lyrics are crafted with relatable material put out in song – love and advice or my partner, family and friends, how to ground oneself in an age of fast-pace living, the emotions of loss, surrender and acceptance. The overall theme of the album is the thoughts and emotions that come from the journey I have been on for my whole life.

The album name, Pockets of Time, comes from the moments in which the album was written. Lyrics sneaking in my head when a pocket of time presented itself.

Thank you for listening- enjoy.

credits

released September 2, 2022

Musical Guests:
Shannon O’Donovan - Lead / backup vocals, Acoustic guitar
Ellen Francis - Backup vocals (2, 4, 5, 6)
Trent Freeman - Fiddle (5,9)
Max Heineman - Double bass (3, 5, 9, 10)
Brandon Hoffman - Bass guitar, Organ, Mandolin, Electric guitar (1, 2, 3), Drums
(5), Percussion, String arrangements (1, 2, 3, 6)
Jill Jamieson - Backup vocals (2, 4, 5, 6)
Devon Kroeger - Violin (6)
Brent Morton - Classical guitar (3)
Tanya Nitsche - Violin
Declan O’Donovan - Piano
Ryan O’Donovan - Electric guitar (4, 6, 8, 10)
Pharis Romero - Backup vocals (4), backup vocal arrangement (1, 4)
Graham Serl - Drums
Kari Simonson - Backup vocals (2, 4, 5, 6)
Cornelius Iwan- Cello
Bob Hamilton- Pedal steel (11)

Produced and mixed by Brandon Hoffman - bhoffmanrecordings.com
Mastered by Brock McFarlane at CPS Mastering
Cover photo by Patrick King
Album art design by Pharis Romero
Layout by Brandon Hoffman
Support provided by Canada Council for the Arts

My gratitude:
My love, Robin, and my boys, Seamus, Finn and Lochlan. All this is for you.

Mom and Dad and each of my dear siblings-Thank you for encouraging me to put my music out in the world.

Huge gratitude to Brandon, Pharis, Tanja, Dana, Susan, David and the BVFest gals for cheering me along as I've walked this album's journey.
Thank you for all who are listening.

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Shannon O'Donovan Cariboo F, British Columbia

Shannon is becoming a quiet force in the Beaver Lake songwriting community. Her voice fills you up like a warm cup of coffee - her very relatable lyrics blend humour with darker takes on life, parenting, and social activism. With a style that crosses genres, including indie folk, bluegrass, and country, Shannon captures the attention of her listeners with authenticity and catchy melodies ... more

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