Ocean In Your Eyes

"His latest release Ocean In Your Eyes features singers and had me humming along in no time. The success of this project can almost make you wonder why these songs went without words for so long. Sprague has always peened great compositions, and turning some of them into songs demonstrates his ability to craft engaging melodies.

 

This is a delightful recording, each tune being an absolute gem. Two thumbs up!"

 

Paul Hormick

San Diego Troubadour

June, 2014

 

I like singers! You play the intro, set up the tune, and if the singer has it right, the song takes off and you’re carried away into the magic of the song. Ocean In Your Eyes is a collection of my original compositions brought to life by some amazing vocalists, lyricists and musicians. A few of the pieces are tunes that I’ve recorded before as instrumentals and now here, for the first time, they are outfitted with a lyrical story and a spirited vocalist. The other ones are new. Also new are my explorations of writing for a vocal ensemble. Check out the sound that the True North singers brought to this project. Vocals in 3-D!

 

My thanks go out to all of the wonderful musos that contributed to this recording. Special thanks to my wife Stefanie and our daughter Kylie. And thanks to you, the listener, for taking this sonic ride with us. Play on!     

Peter Sprague

April, 2014

 

I Can’t Make Much Sense Out Of You

Music and lyrics by Peter Sprague 

© Satyam Music / BMI

Featuring vocals by True North

Katie Campbell (soprano)

Sharmila Guha-Lash (alto)

Fletcher Sheridan (tenor)

Matt Falker (bass)

Peter Sprague — guitar 

Gunnar Biggs — string bass

Duncan Moore — drums

 

Giving It Up
Music by Peter Sprague 

Lyrics by Kevyn Lettau 

© Satyam Music / BMI, Cats and Dogs Music ASCAP

Featuring vocals by Kevyn Lettau

Peter Sprague — guitar 

Gunnar Biggs — string bass

Duncan Moore — drums

 

Chanting With Charles
Music by Peter Sprague 

Lyrics by Garry Schaeffer

© Satyam Music / BMI

Featuring vocals by Leonard Patton

Peter Sprague — guitar 

Gunnar Biggs — string bass

Duncan Moore — drums

 

Words and Music 

Music and lyrics by Peter Sprague 

© Satyam Music / BMI

Featuring vocals by True North

Katie Campbell (soprano)

Sharmila Guha-Lash (alto)

Fletcher Sheridan (tenor)

Matt Falker (tenor 2)

Leonard Patton (bass)

Peter Sprague — guitar 

Gunnar Biggs — string bass

Duncan Moore — drums

 

Would You Like To Dance?

Music by Peter Sprague 

Lyrics by Randy Phillips 

© Satyam Music / BMI, Blue Violet Music ASCAP

Featuring vocals by Kevyn Lettau

Peter Sprague — guitar 

Gunnar Biggs — string bass

Duncan Moore — drums

 

Seattle Stomp
Music and lyrics by Peter Sprague 

© Satyam Music / BMI

Featuring vocals by Leonard Patton

Peter Sprague — guitar 

Gunnar Biggs — string bass

Duncan Moore — drums

 

Mudra

Music by Peter Sprague 

Lyrics by Randy Phillips 

© Satyam Music / BMI, Blue Violet Music ASCAP

Featuring vocals by True North

Leonard Patton (soloist)

Katie Campbell (soprano)

Sharmila Guha-Lash (alto)

Fletcher Sheridan (tenor)

Matt Falker (bass)

Peter Sprague — guitar 

Gunnar Biggs — string bass

Duncan Moore — drums

 

The Big Phone Bill Blues
Music and lyrics by Peter Sprague 

© Satyam Music / BMI

Featuring vocals by Lisa Hightower

Peter Sprague — guitar 

Gunnar Biggs — string bass

Duncan Moore — drums

 

The Big Easy Chair
Music by Peter Sprague 

Lyrics by Randy Phillips 

© Satyam Music / BMI, Blue Violet Music ASCAP

Featuring vocals by Leonard Patton

Peter Sprague — guitar 

Gunnar Biggs — string bass

Duncan Moore — drums

Tripp Sprague — flute

Allison Adams Tucker — background vocals

 

Jaywalkin’
Music and lyrics by Peter Sprague 

© Satyam Music / BMI

Featuring vocals by Leonard Patton

Peter Sprague — guitar 

John Opferkuch — piano

Tripp Sprague — saxophone

Gary Pack — trumpet

Kevin Hennessy — electric bass

Duncan Moore — drums

 

Produced by Peter Sprague

Recorded at SpragueLand Studios, Encinitas, CA / 2013

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Peter Sprague at SpragueLand Studios

Art direction and design by RixGraphix

Cover art by Annika Nelson

Photo by TJ Best