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25 Jun

San Anton

Although originally written as a country/folk song, “San Anton” evolved into the hardest rocking song on The Journey. This pace was set by drummer Ron Simasek, who offered an unambiguous approach which elevated the song’s energy exponentially. The core...

2017 song, San Anton, The Journey

23 Jun

Good Friday

“Good Friday” features both deep and complex philosophical lyrics and an incredibly rich musical arrangement. This song also holds the distinction as being the longest track on The Journey as well as the oldest Ric Albano composition for either...

2017 song, Good Friday, The Journey

22 Jun

Believe

“Believe” is a simple piano tune with minimal musical arrangement and dialogue lyrics which debate the existence of God. Written by Ric Albano in 2006 and originally included on the 2009 album Imaginary Lines 33. A new version of...

2017 song, Believe, The Journey

21 Jun

Found Love

“Found Love” was written by Ric Albano in late 2016 as a tribute to his wife Karyn as they approached their 20th wedding anniversary. The lyrics were written in a single morning at Fort Hunter Park on the banks...

2017 song, Found Love, music video, The Journey

20 Jun

Long Way Home

“Long Way Home” is a philosophically rich song written by Ric Albano in 2007. It deals with faith, death and afterlife and was inspired by a dying friend who faced her imminent demise with incredible poise and grace. Since...

2017 song, Long Way Home, The Journey

19 Jun

The Last Day of February

This song is probably the least lyrically cohesive on the album, but it is certainly an interesting jam musically. In fact, the recording is a combination of two songs written by Ric Albano around 2006. The remnants of the...

2017 song, The Journey, The Last Day of February

18 Jun

Try Again

Although it appears last on the album, “Try Again” was the first song I wrote after finding my way back to acoustic guitar last summer. I had played guitar for several years but pretty much abandoned it in the...

2017 song, music video, The Journey, Try Again