Yours To Break CD Cover and Prince Edward Island, Canada

Honouring Koady Chaisson

The CD “Yours To Break” arrived early December 2019. Wintergreen, Elmira, Mystery Cove the musicality, harmonies, lyrics, passion, love joy  – so special so unique.And then it came out of the CD player in the car. Until a few weeks ago we heard the Wintergreen track, Koady’s banjo the theme in the introduction to a New Zealand TV series Under The Vines. That was only a few days before January 6, 2022. On January 7th I went on facebook to learn more about The East Pointers, and read this post from  Rock The Boat Music Festival … “This morning we learned of the passing of the Juno award winning banjo and tenor guitar player from The East Pointers, Koady Chaisson”. I felt gutted. I read and re-read all the passionate posts about this beloved young man aged 37. I share the sentiments in their post … “Our hearts go out to Koady’s family, friends, band mates Tim Chaisson and Jake Charron, as well as all of his loyal fans ”. 

As I listened more and more to the CD, I was drawn in by all the tracks – here is one you – let Koady’s banjo rock you …

If You’re Still in I’m In

I can dream forever
And I can dream my life awake
On the corner of salvation
At the crossroads of escape

Tell me where you’re going
Tell me where you wanna be
And is there something missing
Is there room in there for me

Trials and tribulations
High hopes and false starts
Never is a rough time
And life can break your heart

We can settle in
On a high, warm wind
No good comes from hanging back
To see what happens

With the hearts of heroes
And wings like doves
And we can fly away
Break through the clouds above

Come again bright days
Come again, come again
When you’re good to go, I’m following
If you’re still in, I’m in

Waitin’ on the sidelines
Weary but ready to ascend
Lovers scattered in the gray area
Life ^frenemy^

Remember to remember
It’s ’cause you’re scared it means you care
I’m a ship in the mist
You’re an eagle in the air

Lonely ocean feelings
And sad seaways
Sonny was a dreamer
Who couldn’t get away

With the hearts of heroes
And wings like doves
And we can fly away
Break through the clouds above

Come again bright days
Come again, come again
When you’re good to go, I’m following
If you’re still in, I’m in

If you’re still in, I’m in

(Oooh)

And we can settle in
On a high, warm wind
No good comes from hanging back
To see what happens

With the hearts of heroes
And wings like doves
And we can fly away
Break through the clouds above

Come again bright days
Come again, come again
When you’re good to go, I’m following
If you’re still in, I’m

With the hearts of heroes
And wings like doves
And we can fly away
Break through the clouds above

Come again bright days
Come again, come again
When you’re good to go, I’m following
If you’re still in, I’m in

If you’re still in, I’m in

Come again bright days
Come again, come again
When you’re good to go, I’m following



Credits
Writer(s): Colin Macdonald, Jake Charron, Koady Chaisson, Tim Chaisson

And a January 9th post from Brent Chaisson, here with his approval:

“I’ve always had an admiration for isolated music tracks whether it be vocals, guitar, etc.. there’s something very special about them. I was blessed a few years ago to record the audio on this video. Today, I went back to the audio and isolated Koady’s banjo track and synced back up to the video… and it’s absolutely stunning. What a beast he was on the banjo.. no one can play like the Koadster. He even makes time for a sip of coffee at one point!

Love you forever, Koady

https://www.facebook.com/532860182/posts/10165756881830183/?d=n

THESE FABULOUS LINKS:

https://www.eastpointers.ca/info

If You’re Still in I’m In

Tim Chaisson (lead vocal, guitar), Koady Chaisson (banjo), Jake Charron (synthesizer)

Wintergreen:

Tim Chaisson (lead vocal, guitar), Koady Chaisson (banjo), Jake Charron (synthesizer)

 

Elmira:

Tim Chaisson (vocal), Koady Chaisson (tenor guitar), Jake Charron (piano)

https://youtu.be/R-icQJt3muA

 

Mystery Cove:

Tim Chaisson (lead vocal, guitar), Koady Chaisson (tenor guitar), Jake Charron (synthesizer)

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