Songs Of Innocence (2002) is a collection of 9 short, lyrical pieces averaging about 3 minutes each, intended as recital pieces in any combination or played separately. Their emphasis is on expressing beauty, innocence, and a love of small children. With the exception of Kane's Trains they are not technically difficult works. A short poem by the composer accompanies each piece.
Songs of Innocence by Bruce Stark
Daddy’s Here 2. Chords for Clara 3. Forever Song 4. Deja vu 5. Rain Watch 6. Little Lost Waltz 7. Kane’s Trains 8. Tones for Tears 9. Yours
PROGRAM NOTES
The pieces in Songs Of Innocence were written from 1999 to 2002—a time during which, owing to my own children, my immediate surroundings were abundant with images of the very young. Laughing, crying, staring in awe at the rain, angellic or devillish, small children never cease to inspire, to help us know who we are. The collection is fondly dedicated to my wife and children.
— Bruce Stark
The complete collection was recorded by Chika Nagisa on Muse from Centaur Records. Pianist Seann Alderking included 3 selections from Songs Of Innocence on Vivid from Red Kite Records.
Anna Sutyagina performs “Deja vu”