Peti Songcatcher & Friends 2.CD - "Lieder zwischen Himmel & Erde"

I strongly believe in the fact that the songs we listen to around the campfire are common property, but that people need to be able to access these songs. It is my vision to make these songs available in three languages (German, English, Spanish) to an international audience for everyone to draw strenght from in their daily lives.
I travelled far and wide and listened to the songs of many different people, cultures and traditions and collected chants the way the Grimm Brothers collected fairytales.
The songs I collect are spiritual ones, so-called chants that people enjoy singing around the campfire. The lyrics often draw from Nature; the Sun, the Wind, Water and Earth and the four elements are often featured. Another important theme of the songs is the fire of passion and the ancient tradition of standing, sitting or dancing in a circle while singing together. People are sharing songs this way and I record them.

The lyrics of the songs are simple and short, they come straight from the heart and appeal to the soul - or the other way round or both. All of them are easy to learn, easy to sing along and easy to sing by oneself even for untrained voices. This makes them so popular and effective- you don't need a degree to enjoy singing them. I want to share them with you and thus I bring them, carefully arranged, recorded and mixed, straight to your living room or to your headphones. Use them to relax your soul and to balance your heart. They also carry some sense of longing and the promise of a different, a good life. It is a promise that speaks from experience; yes, it is possible for you, too and especially for you. You don't need to believe in anything other than the calling of your own heart and probably your voice wanting to join the songs. Give yourself permission to sing and go for it - don't worry, we are singing along with you.

The songs are meant for people who make music in their heart, for people all over the world who enjoy celebrating rituals and need songs for that purpose, for people looking for inspiration; in brief for all of you and for me as well.

I don't want to keep the songs I discovered and collected on my travels to my own singing circle or my performances, but to share them with people all over the world to listen and sing along. Moreover I want to tell the stories behind the songs.

The CD is also for those people who might not be able to travel themselves.

This project is truly unique! Friends of mine translated the songs I collected in Spain, the U.S., Germany, the Netherlands, the UK … into various languages or new lyrics were created.
You can listen to some of the tracks embedded on this page to get an idea of a song recorded in several languages within one single track.

Like my first CD the second album by "Peti Songcatcher & friends" is an independent production without any financial backing by a publishing company or record label. Because of that I am asking for your help to realize this project, which is a matter very close to my heart. This way you can help me give the gift of these songs from all over the world back to the world. Many thanks!

We will produce the new album including an intricate cover and sumptous booklet that tells the stories behind the songs in words and pictures. Most of the money will be spent on production and printing costs. But I also want to pay my team properly and this is something that matters a lot to me. Playing music, taking pictures and other kinds of artistic and sound engineering work deserve more of a compensation than just a mere thank-you. We all do each other favours as well, but nobody can make a living from that alone.
Our target of 5.000 Euro only covers the bare bones of the project. For example we still have to come up with money for sound equipment and travel. So every little extra helps and is greatly appreciated!

Current status of the project:
We have got all the songs in the can and we are working on the mastering, the cover and the booklet. All the photos are finished, so everything is fine – but we need funding.
I confidently ask for your support to bring joy to people all over the world with this CD.