My Favorite Season …
There is just something about the fall season that resonates deeply with my soul. In my opinion there simply isn’t a better time of year. I love the cool, crisp air, the smell of fireplaces burning, the beauty of the leaves as they turn colors and then fall to the ground. I’m also a big fan of Halloween (I did very well this year candy-wise, thanks for asking) and Thanksgiving, so that just adds to my appreciation for this time of the year. And of course, fall wouldn’t be what it is without FOOTBALL. Every year I wonder if my appetite and enthusiasm for all things football will diminish even the tiniest bit. And so far, every year I’m relieved to discover that I’m still the rabid, insatiable fan I’ve been for as long as I can remember. Life is good. Time seems to be passing faster than ever and I’m always a little bit sad to see autumn come and go so quickly. I hope you’re taking time to enjoy the inspiring change of seasons, and also finding time for a good gridiron battle every now and then.
I can’t imagine things being much busier and crazier than they’ve been for the past several months. I’ve been really fortunate to be working on some great projects with some fantastic people. Producing and co-writing songs for a few albums with long-time collaborators and friends Jenny Phillips (Arise & Shine Forth: Songs for Youth 2012) and Hilary Weeks (Every Step) have highlighted the last few months for me. Congratulations are in order for both of them. Jenny’s album debuted exclusively on her website (which is amazing, if you haven’t visited it — www.jennyphillips.com) with phenomenal success. Hilary’s album debuted at #6 on the Billboard Contemporary Christian chart and also appeared on several other national charts (including the Billboard 200). Additionally, her music video “Beautiful Heartbreak” (a song we co-wrote) has had over 100,000 views on YouTube. I’ve also had the opportunity to work on some inspiring and fun music from a very talented singer-songwriter named Lisa Sorenson from Southern California. At the end of October I traveled to Prague in the Czech Republic to record tracks for an upcoming album from Broadway veteran Sandra Turley (Cosette, Broadway closing cast, Les Miserables) who lives in the Washington, D.C. area. My good friend Michael McLean (who will hit the road in just a few weeks for the 2011 Forgotten Carols tour) has written an incredible new one-woman show that will debut early next year. I’ve been thrilled to be just the tiniest bit involved in that new venture. And those are just a few of the many great people I’ve had the chance to cross paths and work with — thanks to all of you!
Thanks to each of you for following the website and for sending your comments and feedback. I’m incredibly fortunate to do what I do.
Tyler
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