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2019 – Land of Enchantment – Jesse Cann

Songs About New Mexico: Land of Enchantment

written and performed by Jesse Cann (2019)

Land of Enchantment is track 2 of the 2019 album release, “A New Song” by Jesse Cann. It’s a dreamy and beautiful Latin jazz-flavored reminiscence of New Mexico. The song is produced by Jordan Line Music Production. The music video features beautiful footage of New Mexico and is produced by New Moon Creative Media, LLC.

Performers

  • Jesse Cann: lead vocals, piano, and flugelhorn
  • Pete Medina: Latin percussion
  • Brian Mesko: guitar and bass
  • Choir: Sherry Green, Pam Carroll, Judy Miron, Mary Smith, Deborah Ginger, Lillian Cook, LaDonna Jones, Keith Jones, Tom Tankersley, Roger Graham, Bill Lewison, Terry Carroll

Bio

Jesse Cann grew up in Las Cruces (LCHS class of 1963) and graduated from UNM in Albuquerque in 1968 with a BFA in Music. He is a composer, singer, pianist, and trumpet player. Jesse was the recipient of the Artists Music Guild Heritage Award for Instrumentalist of the Year for 2017 and 2018. He also received the Rhythm of Gospel 2019 Award for Instrumental Artist of the Year. He writes, produces, and records gospel music in a variety of styles, and his choral writing has been published by Fred Bock Music Company and Neil A. Kjos Publishing Company. He has been married to his best friend Anne for 40 years.

Lyrics

My heart slips away beside the old Rio Grande
To the Land of Enchantment, my New Mexico
I slip far away, home to that Land of Enchantment
To the land that I loved so long ago

Where the desert rose lifts its face to the clear blue crystal sky
Coral mountain splendor brings the tears to my eyes
By moonlight, soft guitars played by strong weathered hands
Down in Old Mesilla, by the banks of the Rio Grande
My heart slips away, home to the Land of Enchantment
For the glory of God rests on that land!

(choir)
My heart slips away beside the old Rio Grande
To the Land of Enchantment, my New Mexico
My heart slips away home to the Land of Enchantment
To the land that I loved so long ago

In the summer sun, village children run thru’ the desert sand
Far away on the mesa, summer storm-clouds are at hand
Autumn candle lights shine so bright by the mission, like days of old
Sailing clouds of silver, October moon-rise of harvest gold!
My heart slips away, home to the Land of Enchantment
For the glory of God rests on that land! Porque la Gloria de Dios se queda en esa tierra!

“Land of Enchantment” Words & Music by Jesse D. Cann Copyright 2019 Jordan Line Music (ASCAP). All Rights Reserved.

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Music Commission to Meet in Albuquerque

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 6, 2019

Contact: Thomas Goodrich, Commission Administrator
Phone: 505-827-6454
Thomas.Goodrich@state.nm.us

New Mexico Music Commission to Meet in Albuquerque August 13, 2019

Santa Fe – The New Mexico Music Commission will hold a meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 from 10 am to noon, in the Board of Directors Room, Old Brick building, at The Menaul School, 301 Menaul Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM  87107. The meeting is open to the public. Please check in with security at the front gate before entering the Menaul campus.

Copies of the agenda will be available at least 72 hours prior to the meeting at the Commission’s website, nmmusic.org. Copies of the agenda also may be obtained by contacting New Mexico Arts at 505-827-6490, statewide 800-879-4278, or fax 505-827-6043.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for special needs. Please contact New Mexico Arts, 407 Galisteo Street, Santa Fe NM 87501, 505-827-6490, statewide 800-879-4278, or fax 505-827-6043, at least one (1) week before the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact New Mexico Arts if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.

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The New Mexico Music Commission is an advisory body made up of Governor-appointed volunteers who are specialists and leaders in the state’s diverse music industry. Their mission is to protect, promote, and preserve the musical traditions of New Mexico, to foster appreciation of the value of music, and to encourage the educational, creative and professional musical activities of the residents of New Mexico. The commission is administratively attached to New Mexico Arts, the State Arts agency and a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs.

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1975 – Albuquerque – Neil Young

Songs About New Mexico: Albuquerque

written and performed by Neil Young (1975)

The single Albuquerque is from Young’s sixth studio album, Tonight’s the Night, released in June 1975 on Reprise Records. “The most noticeable feature of this track is how disciplined Young’s vocal sounds,” Johnny Rogan writes in The Complete Guide to the Music of Neil Young. “It’s as if he’s sobered up completely, even though the lyrics would have sounded equally appropriate if he had sung them completely out of tune.”

The album was recorded in August–September 1973, mostly on August 26, but its release was delayed for two years. It peaked at #25 on the Billboard 200. In 2003, the album was ranked number 331 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.

Lyrics

Well, they say
that Santa Fe
Is less than ninety miles away,
And I got time to roll a number
and rent a car.
Oh, Albuquerque.

I’ve been flyin’
down the road,
And I’ve been starvin’ to be alone,
And independent from the scene
that I’ve known.
Albuquerque.

So I’ll stop when I can,
Find some fried eggs
and country ham.
I’ll find somewhere where
they don’t care who I am.
Oh, Albuquerque,
Albuquerque.

℗ 1974 Warner Bros. Records Inc.

No copyright is claimed in the above creative examples and to the extent that material may appear to be infringed, the New Mexico Music Commission asserts that such alleged infringement is permissible under fair use principles in U.S. copyright laws. If you believe these materials have been used in an unauthorized manner, please contact us.

 

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1974 – Worse Comes To Worst – Billy Joel

Songs About New Mexico: Worse Comes To Worst

written and performed by Billy Joel (1974)

Worse Comes to Worst” was released as the 2nd single from Joel’s 1974 album Piano Man. It reached #80 on the Billboard Hot 100. Author Ken Bielen describes “Worse Comes to Worst” as being “a little bit country, a little bit rock and a little bit gospel.”

Lyrics

Today I’m livin’ like a rich man’s son
Tomorrow mornin’ I could be a bum
It doesn’t matter which direction, though
I know a woman in New Mexico

Worse comes to worst
I’ll get along
I don’t know how, but sometimes
I can be strong
Oh, and if I don’t have a car, I’ll hitch
I got a thumb and she’s a son of a bitch
I do my writing on my road guitar
And make a living at a piano bar, oh

Lightning and thunder
Flashed across the roads we drove upon
Oh, but it’s clear skies we’re under
When I am together, when I sing the song

Oh, fun ain’t easy if it ain’t free
Too many people got a hold on me
But I know something that they don’t know
I know a woman in New Mexico

Songwriter: Billy Joel

Worse Comes to Worst lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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Candyman Strings & Things

The Candyman Strings & Things ~ Santa Fe & Los Alamos

The NM Music Commission Foundation is pleased to present the 2019 Lee Berk Foundation Award to Rand and Cindy Cook, owners of the Candyman Strings and Things, celebrating 50 years of serving New Mexico’s musicians and music students.

The Candyman Strings & Things is New Mexico’s premier full-line music store that serves families to professional musicians, and everyone in between. Winning the prestigious NAMM Dealer of the Year Award in 2014, The Candyman also offers an instrument rental program as well as repair and commercial sound installation services in their Santa Fe and Los Alamos stores.

In 1969 the store’s founder Matthew Schwartzman opened a small acoustic guitar shop in downtown Santa Fe. The store expanded to include large home theater equipment, electronics, recorded music and musical instruments. The original store had a major fire in the 1990’s, which then led to the store’s current location on St. Michael’s Drive.

Beyond selling musical instruments, Candyman has several innovative programs that promote the benefits of playing music. Their annual “Wanna Play” initiative invites non-musicians to the store to have hands-on experiences with musical instruments, to unlock their inner talents. Their “Summer Rock Camp” puts kids age 8-18 into real-life band situations. During this 2-week program, the participants learn to play in a band, record at a studio, visit radio stations and perform in a live concert. It is a truly life-changing experience for many of these kids.

above: video biopic short about Candyman and owners Cindy and Rand Cook – premiered August 23, 2019 at the Platinum Music Awards show – created by Bunee Tomlinson of Windswept Media.

No copyright is claimed in the above creative examples and to the extent that material may appear to be infringed, the New Mexico Music Commission asserts that such alleged infringement is permissible under fair use principles in U.S. copyright laws. If you believe these materials have been used in an unauthorized manner, please contact us.

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Fresquez, Noberta

Noberta Fresquez ~ Arabela | Deming | Albuquerque

Noberta Fresquez is a 2019 Platinum Music Awards honoree. Originally from Deming and currently living in Albuquerque, Noberta is well known in the world of Mariachi throughout the United States and Mexico. She is the producer and developer of Mariachi Spectacular, now in its 29th year in Albuquerque. She produces the Mariachi Christmas show held annually at Popejoy Hall, a family tradition now in its 19th year. She has brought international talent to the NM Market and showcased some of New Mexico’s finest entertainers.

Noberta’s passion for show production began in the late 70’s with her first event for the local LULAC agency, (League of United Latin American Citizens). This led to her taking on the production for the National LULAC conference in 1981. She then produced and promoted shows across the US for Mexican Music Legend Antonio Aguilar where she perfected her art of stage production.

For 20 years, Noberta produced the Hispanic Heritage Shows at Tingley Coliseum for the New Mexico State Fair, featuring nationally known Mexican acts as well as local entertainment. During the 20+ days of the Fair, Norberta showcased acts from all over the state and from multiple genres including Mariachi, Dance, New Mexico Style music, Country, Latin Pop, Norteño, TexMex as well as artisan styles.

In 1991 Noberta created the Mariachi Spectacular where her favorite music, Mariachi, would be highlighted and classes could be offered to the local community. She had great assistance from Dr. Rupert Trujillo, The University of New Mexico Department of Continuing Education and other Community Leaders. The Mariachi Spectacular has grown from approximately 40 students to over 600 that attend annually.


above: video biopic short about Noberta Fresquez – premiered August 23, 2019 at the Platinum Music Awards show – created by Bunee Tomlinson of Windswept Media.