Loren’s debut release of eleven original songs and one cover (Joni Mitchell's "River"), Full Circle, was released in 2006.
Her sophomore album, They Oughta Write a Song (2008), brought to light her life-long love of jazz standards, and subsequently won a national independent music award for best vocal jazz album, and soon after received distribution in Asia by JVC/Victor Entertainment and in North America by Justin Time Records.
Her holiday album with pianist Matt Treder, Many Times, Many Ways: a Holiday Collection, also recorded in 2008, was first released in limited edition, then followed with worldwide distribution in 2011.
Her fourth CD, the live album Stages (2010), was met with critical praise, including being named as an Editor’s Pick at CD Baby and “best live album of the year” at Wildy’s World.
After Dark followed in 2010, with the Loren original Thirsty winning the Independent Music Awards’ Vox Pop poll for best jazz song of the year.
The concoction of jazz standards, re-imagined pop classics, and originals that made up 2012’s Heart First was honored by Japan’s Jazz Critique magazine as the "best vocal jazz album of 2011". Fly Me to the Moon, a bonus track, spent three weeks at No. 1 on the iTunes Japan jazz chart. It was among the top 10 jazz CDs in Hot New Releases at Amazon in the U.S. and Canada, and reached No. 1 on the iTunes Canada jazz albums chart.
For the past three years she has traveled the world with the members of her original band, including Canada, across the U.S., Japan, Italy, China, Hong Kong, and South Korea, and include big band/symphonic performances with the Jazz Orchestra of Sicily, the Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra in Oregon, and the Monroe Symphony in Louisiana.
The year 2013 brought Halie Loren’s Simply Love, with three new originals and ten re-imagined classics from contrasting eras of the American songbook. It rose to the top of the Japan charts in pop and jazz even before its June release date, and claimed No. 1 in its first week and by its third week, climbed to No. 1 spot on Billboard Jazz / Japan. Singles included the string-infused original Cuando Bailamos, Carole King’s 1974 B-side hit I Feel the Earth Move, and the title track, which Loren co-wrote with Benita Hill.
Simply Love was released in the U.S. and Canada by Justin Time Records on Sept. 10, 2013, entering iTunes Canada as #1 jazz album. She and her band are touring the US and other parts of the world in support of the album.
Sisters
Halie Loren Lyrics
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© 2005
Written by Halie Loren
Jammin' Salmon Music
I'll pick you up and carry you away
Out of the dark
I'll chase away the demons, keep you safe
You and me, expected to be the Healers, the Givers,
The Mothers
Who else can we run to if it isn't
To one another?
There's a tie that binds me and you
That no circumstances could undo
And I-I call you "Sister"
You-are never all alone
We-we are all Sisters
And we never have to make it on our own
We were there together lost in the waves
With so much to lose
Trapped inside the clutches of a thousand fates
That were never ours to choose
But side-by-side we lasted the storm
And found ourselves standing on the shore
And I-I call you "Sister"
You-are never all alone
We-we are all Sisters
And we never have to make it on our own
No force can take
No force can break our faith
In our Sisters
I am-you are-never all alone
And I-I call you "Sister"
You-are never all alone
And I-I am
And You-you are
And We-we are all...
Sisters.
Halie Loren's song "Sisters" is a touching tribute to the unbreakable bond between women. The song is about the strength and support that women give each other, as well as the comfort that they take in knowing that they are never truly alone. The lyrics speak of a sisterly connection that runs deep, defying all circumstances and obstacles that try to break it.
Loren begins the song by promising to protect and support her sister, saying, "I'll pick you up and carry you away out of the dark." She acknowledges the healing power of their relationship when she says, "I'll chase away the demons, keep you safe 'til you find your spark again." The two sisters are described as being the "Healers, the Givers, The Mothers" - women who have been called on to nurture and care for others. When times get tough, they turn to each other for strength and comfort.
Loren uses water imagery to describe the shared experiences of the sisters. She refers to them being "lost in the waves," and "trapped inside the clutches of a thousand fates." Despite the tumultuous waters, the sisters stand strong together and face their challenges head-on. In the end, they not only survive, but they stand together as women who have endured and overcome hardships.
Overall, "Sisters" is a beautiful and heartfelt ode to female solidarity. It speaks to the importance of having a strong support system and the power of women to uplift each other in times of need. The song is an embodiment of the idea that we are stronger together, and it is a reminder to cherish the unbreakable bond between sisters.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll pick you up and carry you away
I'll be there to help and support you in your time of need
Out of the dark
Out of a difficult or unpleasant situation
I'll chase away the demons, keep you safe
I'll protect you from your fears and anxieties
'Til you find your spark again
Until you regain your motivation and enthusiasm for life
You and me, expected to be the Healers, the Givers,
As women, society often expects us to be caregivers and support systems for others
The Mothers
Metaphorically, we are expected to be nurturing and maternal
Who else can we run to if it isn't
In times of trouble or distress, who else can we turn to for help?
To one another?
We can rely on each other as sisters
There's a tie that binds me and you
Our connection as sisters is unbreakable
That no circumstances could undo
No situation or event can sever our bond
And I-I call you "Sister"
Addressing the other person as a term of endearment and affection
You-are never all alone
You always have my love and support
We-we are all Sisters
We share a deep sisterhood that connects us all
And we never have to make it on our own
We don't have to face the challenges of life alone
We were there together lost in the waves
We shared a difficult experience
With so much to lose
There was a lot at stake
Trapped inside the clutches of a thousand fates
Feeling helpless, with many possible outcomes or scenarios
That were never ours to choose
We couldn't control the situation or our destiny
But side-by-side we lasted the storm
We persevered and endured the hardship together
And found ourselves standing on the shore
We overcame the challenge and emerged victorious
No force can take
Nothing can diminish
No force can break our faith
Our trust and loyalty to each other is unshakable
In our Sisters
In our sisterhood and bond
I am-you are-never all alone
We have each other, always
And I-I am
I too need support sometimes
And You-you are
You are also there for me when I need it
And We-we are all...
Together, as sisters, we are strong and resilient
Sisters.
The bond of sisterhood is unbreakable and everlasting
Contributed by Bentley B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.