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| Hindsight is definitely 20/20, and this song
speaks of crying out for help to one, of whom
I must say, I can't live "Without You". Simple
acoustic guitars with a haunting melody reminiscent
of Sarah McLachlan. |
MP3.com CD: Swirling Waters Tug -  buy it!
CD: The KAPL Radio Mixes
Label: Independent Release
Credits: Words & Music: Dawson Cowals, Produced by: Jim Sitter, Drums/Bass: Jim Sitter, Electric Guitar: Demian Norvell, Acoustic Guitar/Vocals: Dawson Cowals |
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| Especially in this day and age it seems that people aren't willing to go against the crowd and help someone out if it will bring them ridicule. "Cultural suicide to care / When someone's fallen into the middle of the street / With everyone watching / Do you help them to their feet?" Great Sax work by a fellow OSUMBer Aaron Barnes! |
CD: Don't Look Back
Label: AppleSeed Records
Credits: Words & Music Copyright © 2000 Dawson Cowals. Acoustic guitar / Vocals: Dawson Cowals, Alto Sax: Aaron Barnes, Drums / Percussion / Electric Guitar: Jim Sitter, Bass / Keyboards: Demian Norvell. |
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| Another in my list of unplugged efforts. I think this one really stands well by itself with just guitar and vocal. I sang it live in the studio so hopefully it catches more of the live sound. It's a great waltz for those who like to dance! |
MP3.com CD: Unplugged - buy it!
CD: Unreleased
Label: AppleSeed Records
Credits: Words & Music Copyright © 2000 Dawson Cowals. Vocals/Acoustic guitar: Dawson Cowals |
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| A poignant ballad dedicated to my grandfather. This is a song of hope and an expectation of seeing our loved ones again someday. |
CD: Don't Look Back
Label: AppleSeed Records
Credits: Words & Music Copyright © 2000 Dawson Cowals. Vocals/Acoustic guitar: Dawson Cowals, Solo acoustic guitar: Lorn Dunn, Drums/electric guitar: Jim Sitter, Bass/keyboards: Demian Norvell |
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| Another one-take, acoustic version for those who liked "I'm Not That Strong". The song talks of letting go of the heavy guilt we carry around. Based on Romans 8:1. A full-band version will be on the next album. |
MP3.com CD: Unplugged - buy it!
CD: Unplugged
Label: AppleSeed Records
Credits: Words & Music Copyright © 1999 Dawson Cowals. Vocals/Acoustic: Dawson |
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| Dave Matthews sings a Matchbox 20 song, with a new twist on the "grass is greener" theme. Features some smooth lead guitar work from BlindBart's Demian Norvell. |
MP3.com CD: the Green E.P. - buy it!
MP3.com CD: Sackcloth Charms - buy it!
CD: Sackcloth Charms
Label: Indie
Credits: Words & Music Copyright 1999 Dawson Cowals. Bass/Electric: Demian Norvell, Drums: Jim Sitter, Acoustic/Electric/Vocals: Dawson Cowals |
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| This song didn't make it on the "Don't Look Back" CD project, but should be coming out on a new CD hopefully this summer. Song has some great sax licks and the great BGVs of Lynda Morrison. Driven by my typical DMBesque acoustic guitar rhythms. |
CD: Unreleased
Label: AppleSeed Records
Credits: Words & Music Copyright © 2000 Dawson Cowals. Acoustic guitar/vocals: Dawson Cowals, Electric guitar/drums: Jim Sitter, Bass: Demian Norvell, Sax: Shawn Waggoner, BGVs: Lynda Morrison |
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| This is the title track from the new Christmas CD and is an original carol that combines my Dave Matthews influence with a touch of Loreena McKennit. The song is another exploration of DADGAD tuning for me, with the flute part adding to the mood and tone of the piece. |
MP3.com CD: Born Is the King - buy it!
CD: Born Is the King
Label: AppleSeed Records
Credits: Words & Music Copyright © 2000 Dawson Cowals. Vocals/Acoustic/Flute: Dawson Cowals, Drums: Jim Sitter, Bass: Demian Norvell |
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| I took the song "We Three Kings", gave it a new arrangement, added some lyrics in a bridge, and VOILA! This is a preview of the hopefully soon to be released Christmas CD. |
MP3.com CD: Born Is the King - buy it!
CD: Born Is the King
Label: AppleSeed Records
Credits: Additional lyrics & Music © 1999 Dawson Cowals, Acoustic/Vocals: Dawson Cowals, Bass/Drums/Keyboards: Jim Sitter |
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| This is a new version of the classic. The melody is close to the original with a bit of a Loreena McKennit flair. I added a bridge that summarizes the story in the song, and this has been one of the favorites so far of my new Christmas collection. |
MP3.com CD: Born Is the King - buy it!
CD: Born Is The King
Label: AppleSeed Records
Credits: Words by Theodoricus Petrus of Nyland's Piae Cantiones, 1592. Music Copyright © 1999 Dawson Cowals. Vocals/Acoustic: Dawson, Drums: Jim Sitter, Bass: Demian Norvell |
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| Another original Christmas carol dealing with the refusal of room at the inn, and the way we turn Him away still today. Sweet BGV's turn the chorus into a hauntingly beautiful melody. |
MP3.com CD: Born Is the King - buy it!
CD: Born Is The King
Label: AppleSeed Records
Credits: Words & Music Copyright © 1999 Dawson Cowals. Vocals/Acoustic: Dawson, Drums: Jim Sitter, Bass/Keys: Demian Norvell, BGVs: Applegate Singers |
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| This is one of the tracks from the new album, "Don't Look Back", which was released October 14, 2001. This version features Aaron Koch (#64 of the Jacksonville Jaguars) on electric guitar. Enjoy! |
CD: Don't Look Back
Label: AppleSeed Records
Credits: Words & Music Copyright © 1999 Dawson Cowals. Vocals/Acoustic guitar: Dawson Cowals, Electric guitar: Aaron Koch, Drums: Jim Sitter, Bass/BGVs: Demian Norvell |
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| This is the 174th song I've written. I never did come up with a good title for it, so #174 just kind of stuck. This is a song about being careful what you ask for in life, because sometimes it's not all that it was cracked up to be. "Please be careful what you wish for in this life... cause you might just get it!" This version was recorded live at Waterworks Park in Vancouver, Washington at a concert, so there's some crowd noise in the recording. This is one of the new tracks slated for the new "Undertow" CD. |
CD: Undertow
Label: Unreleased
Credits: Words & Music Copyright © 2001 Dawson Cowals. Acoustic guitar/vocals: Dawson Cowals. Bass: Casey Murphy. |
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| Here is another live track from the concert at Waterworks Park in Washington. This song is also available on the "Sackcloth Charms" CD. It starts out with me giving a little intro into the song, but trust me the song is there! It's not the best recording with kids making noise in the background, but hey, it was an outdoor concert at a park. |
CD: Sackcloth Charms
Label: AppleSeed Records
Credits: Words & Music Copyright © 2000 Dawson Cowals. Acoustic Guitar/vocals: Dawson Cowals. Bass: Casey Murphy. |
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| Another live track from the concert at Waterworks Park in Vancouver, Washington. This is another new song that is slated to be on the upcoming "Undertow" CD. Don't let the sun go down on your anger. |
CD: Undertow
Label: Unreleased
Credits: Words & Music Copyright © 2001 Dawson Cowals. Acoustic guitar/vocals: Dawson Cowals. Bass: Casey Murphy. |
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| Haunting melody that switches from 11/8 to 3/4 time, as the lyrics speak of finding that without love we aren't strong enough on our own. This is one-take, one-guitar, one-voice, with some nice effects to fill out the acoustic guitar and vocals. For L. |
MP3.com CD: the Green E.P. - buy it!
MP3.com CD: Unplugged - buy it!
MP3.com CD: Sackcloth Charms - buy it!
CD: Sackcloth Charms
Label: AppleSeed Records
Credits: Words & Music: Dawson Cowals, Guitar/Vocals: Dawson Cowals |
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| Ever have a friend who suddenly starts acting like they never knew you?
"...So what's with this red scarf I've found in your pocket? Could it be the piece of me that bled away when you left?"
Guitar and vocals ala DMB, transition between fingerpicked and driving rhythm carries the song through the emotional changes in the lyrics. |
MP3.com CD: the Green E.P. - buy it!
MP3.com CD: Sackcloth Charms - buy it!
CD: The Green E.P. and Sackcloth Charms
Label: AppleSeed Records
Credits: Words & Music: Dawson Cowals, Bass/Keyboards: Demian Norvell, Drums: Jim Sitter, Guitar/Vocals: Dawson Cowals |
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| A little funk, some B-3 organ grinding, and you've got a fun little tune about letting go of our pride which just holds us down. |
MP3.com CD: Reach Out - buy it!
CD: Reach Out
Label: AppleSeed Records
Credits: Drums/Electric Guitars: Jim Sitter, Bass/Hammond B-3: Demian Norvell, Acoustic Guitar/Vocals: Dawson Cowals |
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| Wouldn't it be easier if we learned things the easy way the first time instead of having to go back around the mountain and learn them the hard way? |
MP3.com CD: Unplugged - buy it!
CD: Unplugged
Label: AppleSeed Records
Credits: Words & Music Copyright © 2001 Dawson Cowals. Acoustic guitar/vocals: Dawson |
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| Strains of Russian Gypsy Dance mesh with modern acoustic pop with haunting lyrics: Roadside crosses bedecked with flower garlands, I'm sure you've seen them... |
MP3.com CD: Sackcloth Charms - buy it!
CD: Sackcloth Charms
Label: AppleSeed Records
Credits: Words & Music © 1999 Dawson Cowals. Acoustic/vocals: Dawson, Drums/bass/keys: Jim Sitter |
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| For those who enjoyed the live, unplugged sound of "I'm Not That Strong" here is the next cut from the "Don't Look Back" CD which will remain just vocal and guitar. |
CD: Don't Look Back
Label: AppleSeed Records
Credits: Words & Music Copyright © 2000 Dawson Cowals. Acoustic guitar/vocals: Dawson Cowals |
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| First song I wrote when I moved away to college.
"Sitting alone up in my empty room..." wondering if
"God will hear my cry". This is a song for all of us
who may feel alone, away from home, orphaned. It holds
a message of hope that we will "never be alone". |
MP3.com CD: Swirling Waters Tug - buy it!
CD: Swirling Waters Tug
Label: AppleSeed Records
Credits: Words & Music: Dawson Cowals, Produced by: Jim Sitter, Drums/Bass: Jim Sitter, Keyboards: Demian Norvell, Guitar/Vocals: Dawson Cowals |
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| Another DMBesque tune with some awesome sax by Shawn Waggoner. "I give my life for surely you promised that he who would lose his life for My sake, in the end would find it again." |
MP3.com CD: Inhabit Our Praises - buy it!
CD: Inhabit Our Praises
Label: AppleSeed Records
Credits: Words & Music Copyright © 2000 Dawson Cowals. Acoustic Guitar/Vocals: Dawson Cowals. Drums/Percussion/Electric Guitar: Jim Sitter, Bass/Keys: Demian Norvell, Saxophone: Shawn Waggoner |
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| Another Praise & Worship tune that I just recently wrote on a trip back to Hawaii, revisiting my early childhood years when my family was with YWAM at the Kona base. Just a simple lyric taken from Proverbs 3:5-6 |
MP3.com CD: Inhabit Our Praises - buy it!
CD: Inhabit Our Praises
Label: AppleSeed Records
Credits: Words & Music Copyright © 2000 Dawson Cowals. Acoustic Guitar/Vocals: Dawson Cowals. Drums: Jim Sitter, Bass/Keys: Demian Norvell, BGVs: Britta Buchstabber |
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| Another collaboration effort between myself and Kelly Graham. A song about worshipping in spirit and in truth. |
MP3.com CD: Inhabit Our Praises - buy it!
CD: Inhabit Our Praises
Label: AppleSeed Records
Credits: Words Copyright © 2000 Dawson Cowals, Music Copyright © 2000 Dawson Cowals & Kelly Graham. Acoustic Guitar/Vocals: Dawson Cowals. Drums/Percussion/Electric Guitar/Bass: Jim Sitter |
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| Another worship tune we recently finished. Lyrics are from Psalm 101 and 102. |
MP3.com CD: Inhabit Our Praises - buy it!
CD: Inhabit Our Praises
Label: AppleSeed Records
Credits: Words & Music Copyright © 2000 Dawson Cowals. Acoustic Guitar/Vocals: Dawson Cowals, Drums: Jim Sitter, Bass/Keys: Demian Norvell |
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| A simple haunting guitar melody with 3 of us playing different parts. The lyrics come from Matthew 11:28-31, and this is one of my older songs that has seemed to become a classic worship tune at college Bible studies. |
MP3.com CD: Inhabit Our Praises - buy it!
CD: Inhabit Our Praises
Label: AppleSeed Records
Credits: Words & Music Copyright © 2000 Dawson Cowals. Acoustic Guitar/Vocals: Dawson Cowals. Guitar: Lorn Dunn, Guitar: Jim Sitter, Keys: Demian Norvell |
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| This song is sung in both French and English and is a simple lullaby I wrote many years ago and used to sing my cousins to sleep with. |
MP3.com CD: Unplugged - buy it!
CD: Unplugged
Label: AppleSeed Records
Credits: Words & Music Copyright © 2001 Dawson Cowals. Acoustic guitar/vocals: Dawson |
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