Kirby Heyborne - The Elm Tree • Soulful Folk Music • These songs are about moments of happiness, sorrow, courage, and hope.

Liner Notes

Words and music by Kirby Heyborne
Produced by Nathan DeVore
Recorded at ISO Studios
Mixed by Mark Evans at Canyon Studios
Mastered by Glen Glancy at OMNI Mastering
Vocals on "Sunset" by Trisha Heyborne
Trumpet on "Hard Way" arranged and performed by Chris Lane
Cello on "Sunday" by Robyn Brown
Violin on "Lonely Grave" arranged and performed by Ryan Shupe
Bass by Devin DeVore
Drums by Stephen Thomas
Guitar and cello on "Sunday" recorderd by Greg Duckwitz at Orpheus Sound Studios
Album Design and cover art by Diane Packer - dianepacker.com

Thank you Nathan, Diane, Gracia, Mare, and Trish.

Ryan Shupe appears courtesy of Montage Music Group shupe.net

www.kirbyheyborne.com
Copyright 2009 Kirby Heyborne
All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication prohibited.

Album Notes
Life is made up of moments and every moment is a gift.

There are moments when we lose hope. We can only see the bare limbs of winter trees. We forget that there is life pulsing through the roots in the frozen ground. We feel like we can't make it through another day. But somehow we find the strength. Something reminds us of the blossoms that come every spring. Sometimes it's a friend or a family member who offers a hand of comfort. Other times we rely on our faith to get us through.

As I was working on this album I read a favorite book of mine, "The Giving Tree," by Shel Silverstein. It's the story of a tree that loves a boy and gives everything to make the boy happy. I have always enjoyed the story but after my most recent reading I realized: I am the boy. I thought of people in my life who are the tree: my wife, my parents, a neighbor battling cancer, a young friend fighting in Afghanistan. They are strong, dependable, and giving. Even when there is nothing left to give, they continue to comfort, inspire and give me strength.

These songs are about moments of happiness, sorrow, courage, and hope.

This album is for the trees in my life.

The Elm Tree

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Check out Kirby's other albums: Inside | Braver Days | Merry White Tree In the Night

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