“Frontier” | New music video for National Immigrants Day 🌊 “Frontier” is inspired by the bravery of those who seek a better life for themselves. Released on National Immigrants Day, this music video is dedicated to the refugees, explorers, and pilgrims who have made epic journeys for their dreams. National Immigrants Day was established on October 28, 1987 by none other than President Ronald Reagan to honor the contributions and achievements of immigrants in shaping culture and society. Piano/vocal recording from AFTERGLOW 🎹 Music & Lyrics ℗ © 2019 Jeannie Novak Engineered by Sejo Navajas at 4th Street Recording Studio (Santa Monica, CA) Mixing & Post-Production by Bobby Vickery #musicvideo #piano #indiemusic #immigrantstories #newbeginnings •••••••••• FRONTIER © 2019 Jeannie Novak Why do they look at me that way? Do I seem that strange? Wondering if I’ll ever see the other side The birds are singing to me every single day Why don’t they all want me to stay? Their words are a mystery to me But I can read their eyes If I cross the line, will they come for me? Over there, it’s beautiful – and it’s beckoning to me But if I get through, will I be free? At the crossroads of our lives It’s getting hard to survive And another part of me has died We’ll find another way To face another day Crying over time that’s slipping by A frontier away We’ll be swimming to our dream A frontier away Water’s deeper than it seems I’ve given my life for this moment A frontier away My eyes are watching, waiting But can I truly see? Did another soul just smile back at me? Am I accepted as I’ve turned out to be? Have I come closer through the sea? At the crossroads of our lives It’s getting hard to survive And another part of me has died We’ll find another way To face another day Grieving over time that’s slipping by A frontier away We’ll be swimming to our dream A frontier away It’s wider than it seems I’ve given my life for this moment But swimming in quicksand I reach out for your hand We fall back again And start over We’ll start over again Just around the bend Keeping every thought until the end It’s not far away We’re getting closer every day Nearing our destination Stopping our frustration – yeah Water’s deeper than it seems I’ve given my life for this moment But swimming in quicksand I reach out for your hand We fall back again And start over

Forging your own “Frontier” on #NationalImmigrantsDay 🌊

PIano/vocal song written and performed by Jeannie Novak for the AFTERGLOW collection – released by #NovyMusic (a div of
@novyunlimited.com) 🎹

#piano #indiemusic #musicvideo #indie #singer #songwriter #song #music #musical #immigrantstories

Cover image for “Tomorrow” single depicting photo of Jeannie Novak against a backdrop of glowing lights and foliage.

Country #singer Chris Young’s “Tomorrow” rose to #1 on the Billboard Hot Country chart 14 yrs ago this wk. I recorded this #acoustic cover live at Village Studios for COVER ME – #novymusic @novyunlimited.com 🎹

Music Visualizer:
bit.ly/tomorrow-song

#music #indie #song #piano #vocal #voice #country

"The Real Thing" [Duet] - piano/vocal (from SHELTER) Piano/vocal recording of "The Real Thing" (duet version) from the SHELTER collection. Released on #MemorialDay​, this song honors those who have lost their lives while serving our country. Music & Lyrics © ℗ 2020, 2021 Jeannie Novak Engineered by Sejo Navajas at 4th Street Recording Studio (Santa Monica, CA) Post-Production by Bobby Vickery Remix by Matt Bishop #VeteransDay #NationalHeroesDay #MilitaryAppreciationMonth // THE REAL THING © 2020 Jeannie Novak He left on a plane to nowhere A place he'd never seen No matter how much he read Or watched it on TV Nothing could compare to the real thing He was as shy as a mouse But there was a fire burning That wanted to be seen Because he believed in freedom And nothing could compare to the real thing We were all in this together Living the same story Trying to make our world better We were on the road to glory Fighting for peace, trying to lead Hoping we'd be there in the morning Like birds on the wing, we let freedom ring So millions could sing We were the real thing We were the real thing He cried inside while he saw them Children playing with rusty knives Eating hand to mouth Open wounds neglected Nothing could compare to the real thing He was in the trenches With our brothers and sisters Never looking back Always knowing where to turn And nothing could compare to the real thing We were all in this together Living the same story Trying to make our world better We were on the road to glory Fighting for peace, trying to lead Hoping we'd be there in the morning Like birds on the wing, we let freedom ring So millions could sing We were the real thing We were the real thing In the end, one last memory It was worth it He would do it all again For the sake of freedom Cause nothing can compare to the real thing

For #MemorialDay: Piano/vocal duet version of The Real Thing – honoring those who have lost their lives while serving our country. This #musicvideo features actual and reenactment footage 🎹

Released by #NovyMusic @novyunlimited.com

#singersongwriter #piano #voice #vocal #music #song #indiemusic

"Until You Came Along" - piano/vocal (from AFTERGLOW) Piano/vocal recording of "Until You Came Along" from the OUT OF TIME retro collection. Released on #ValentinesDay​, this song is about being stronger together – an ode to "first love." The video features '70s skateboard footage from retrofootage. (The song is also available on Spotify, YouTube Music, iTunes, Apple Music, Google Play, and more.) The instrumental version of this track is on my cinematic classical-jazz album, REIGN OF FIRE – but it started out as a song with lyrics. Last year, I revised the lyrics and decided to record it as a song. Music & Lyrics © 1993 Jeannie Novak [released as "Deneb (Passion)" on the instrumental album, REIGN OF FIRE] Sound Recording & Updated Lyrics ℗ © 2019 Jeannie Novak Engineered by Sejo Navajas at 4th Street Recording Studio (Santa Monica, CA) #happyvalentinesday #piano #vocal // UNTIL YOU CAME ALONG © 1993, 2019 Jeannie Novak All my life I’ve hungered for the rain All my dreams Have justified the pain Where have they gone I was wrong Until now I draw the shades But the light shines through I close my eyes But I still see you The past is gone I wasn’t strong Until you came along I couldn’t write this song Until you came along In my mind You’re always here with me I’ll do just fine You always make me see Where I belong I wasn’t strong Until you came along I couldn’t write this song Until you came along I couldn’t see the light Up ahead through the door Now I don’t have to fight For my place anymore Until you came along

Until You Came Along: a love song for #ValentinesDay and soundtrack to nostalgic footage featuring a couple #skateboarding in the ‘70s ❤️

#NovyMusic (a div of @novyunlimited.bsky.social) 🎹

#happyvalentinesday #valentine #retro #vintage #musicvideo #piano #vocal #song #tgif #friday #fridayvibes

"Time to Fly" - piano/vocal (from SHELTER) Take to the skies and soar high above the clouds in this music video for piano/vocal recording "Time to Fly" from the SHELTER collection. This transformational, uplifting song celebrates a life well lived. It was performed at my father's memorial service in June 2022 – and the music video is also dedicated to Arlene Malmberg, a friend who passed away in October 2021. #celebrationoflife #lifewelllived #transformation #gratitude #restinpeace // TIME TO FLY What do you or I know We wonder where the wind blows It's getting hard to see What's here for you and me This is the final riddle But will we ever solve it Just one more mystery Is waiting to be seen Time to fly, time to rise up To the sky, we've made our minds up Time is brief, but it feels like forever When lives shine so bright Time to fly, time to rise up To the sky, we've made our minds up Time is brief, but it feels like forever Our eyes shine so bright I can see it, passing by me Faster now, feel the flight Then you just call my name Making everything all right Time to fly, time to rise up To the sky, we've made our minds up Time is brief, but it feels like forever When lives shine so bright With memories of yesterday We'll make amends All that we know and love Our fighters and friends We're on our way, embracing today While flying through space and time Our souls intertwine Our minds recombine As we soar through the clouds and rewind I can see it, passing by me Faster now, feel the flight Then you just call my name Making everything all right Time to fly, time to rise up To the sky, we've made our minds up Time is brief, but it feels like forever When lives shine so bright Our eyes shine so bright // © ℗ 2020, 2021 Jeannie Novak Engineered by Sejo Navajas at 4th Street Recording Studio (Santa Monica, CA) Post-Production by Bobby Vickery

Sharing a message of #peace, #hope & #inspiration this #holidayseason with “Time to Fly” 🕊️

Released by #novymusic (div. of @novyunlimited.bsky.social)

#holiday #timetofly #nature #piano #vocal #song #singersongwriter #singer #acousticmusic #acoustic #voice #music #indiemusic #keyboard #musicmonday

Synch Check this out! Listen now on @Spotify.

For #WorldMusicDay: SYNCH – a collection of solo #piano improvisations 🎹

Check out my #YouTube channel for a playlist ft. footage synched to these #improvs: bit.ly/1hssJ8v

#NovyMusic (a div. of @novyunlimited.bsky.social)

#pianist #pianomusic #music #musician #friday #indie #acoustic #fridayfun

"The Truth Hurts" (piano/vocal) - from SHELTER Piano/vocal recording of "The Truth Hurts" from the SHELTER collection. Released on #HonestyDay, this video features an abundance of dancing skeletons – beca...

Make no #bones about it: Celebrate #HonestyDay with some #dancing #skeletons 💀

Piano/vocal song released by #NovyMusic (a division of @novyunlimited.bsky.social) 🎹

#nationalhonestyday #singersongwriter #singer #piano #vocalist #voice #indiemusic #acoustic #music #keyboard #truthhurts #vocal #indie