Basic Meditations

By Mary Ann Wallace, M.D., with music by Suzannah Doyle
2007. A soothing, healing collection of guided meditations by Dr. Mary Ann Wallace, set to music improvised by Suzannah Doyle.

Part of a trilogy of spoken work healing recordings by Dr. Wallace, including: “Healing the Wounds of the Past,” and “Beyond Pain Relief” (2006). Wallace is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine. She holds a master’s degree in psychology with an emphasis in holistic health and is a pioneer in the field of mind-body medicine. For more information on her work, visit www.maryannwallace.com.

Relaxation Remedy for Pain Relief, Stress Reduction, Inner Replenishment – Lea Houston, MA, music by Suzannah Doyle

by Lea Houston, 2006

A unique, tranquil journey. Lea’s soothing voice and guided meditations flow with flowing music to lead the listener to a place of inner healing and deep relaxation. Lea improvised a lovely peaceful spoken word guided meditation while Suz improvised music along with her at the same time. A recording that reminds you to breathe deeply and relax in a way that is deeply loving and enfolding.

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Beyond Pain Relief – Mary Ann Wallace, M.D., music by Suzannah Doyle

2006. A CD of spoken word and improvised music that takes the listener beyond pain into a space of relaxation and openness where true healing can occur. Dr. Wallace extemporaneously created the guided spoken word meditation while Suz improvised music along with her at the same time. If your experience listening to this album is as soothing as recording it was, you’re in for a treat!

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Albums on which Suz appears as guest artist

The Edge of Divine- Johanna

2013. Johanna Beekman is loved for her rich, soulful voice and her radiant spirit. This album includes several of her most evocative, inspiring, and unforgettable originals, plus creative interpretations of well-loved pop, jazz, and traditional songs.

Suz plays piano on most of the songs on the album. Other guest artists include: Sid Rosen, George Beekman, Lyris Cooper, Peter Argyres, Nancy Sowden, among others.

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If I Could Fly – Johanna

2006. Diverse Contemporary Indie Folk Rock CD features seasoned guest musicians Neal & Barbara Gladstone, Audrey Perkins, Absolute, Ann Grabe, Laura Brophy, and Suz Doyle. Johanna (whose full name is Johanna Beekman) is a contemporary Indie Folk Rock singer/ songwriter whose has two CDs out, “Stolen Grace,” and “If I Could Fly.” Suz plays keyboard on several of the songs on “If I Could Fly”, and plays occasional concerts with Johanna. Her music has been influenced by Ani Difranco, Sarah McLachlan, Tori Amos, Carol King, Grace Slick, Tracy Chapman, Bette Midler, the Indigo Girls, the Beatles, and Motown.

Listen to audio clips of The Other Side of Time and Strong, vocals by Johanna, Suz on piano.

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Free Range Chix Unclogged

2005 A group of four sassy Chix guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and celebrate being who you are. Their album includes two songs Suzannah co-wrote with Chix member Vicki Hannah Lein, Menopause and All Women Are Beautiful. Suz also played many of the instruments on the album. Chix members include Barbara Case, Vicki Hannah Lein, Stephanie Long, and Cynthia Nixon, who recently replaced former Chix member Nancy Beaudry (famous for her song: “Give it to the Engineer”).

Listen to audio clips of Menopause, and Song for Men.

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Daring to Sing – Vicki Hannah Lein

2004 Joyworks.us. A CD of humorous, poignant and life-changing songs performed by International keynote concertarian Vicki Hannah Lein and friends. This accompanies Vicki’s book about living an authentic life. Suz co-wrote some of the songs for the album, and played all the instruments. Vicki’s music (and keynote speaking) is inspiring, deep, hysterically funny, and authentic.

Listen to audio clips of Sorry Doesn’t Work Here Anymore and Ode to Blindness.

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After All – Rita Brown & Bill Smyth

1999 BS Music. One of Oregon’s premiere Folk duos featuring Rita Brown on guitar and vocals and Bill Smyth on keyboard, guitar, vocals and just about everything else.

Bill and Rita are a major part of the local folk music scene, and Suz was honored to be invited by them to play piano on the song, “You Remind Me” on this project.

My Foolish Heart – Mark Kershner

2000 Hutsut Records. Popular ballads from the 1930s and 1940s, sung in Mark’s signature crystal clear voice. Mark was born in Seattle, Washington and now lives in Sisters, Oregon. A healthy diet of 1940s music from his father’s record collection cultivated his love of the melodies and lyrics sung by artists such as Peggy Lee, Dick Haymes, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole and Doris Day. This album reflects his love of romantic standards. Suz helped him choose songs for the album, and did the graphic design for the cover.

YOUNG AND FOOLISH; GIRL FROM IPANEMA, SLEEP MY LOVE, and Winter crossing – all by Mark Kershner

Suz played on Kershner’s Lullaby album (Sleep My Love, now “Hushabye Mountain”), helped choose songs for “Girl from Ipanema” and did graphic design on several of his albums. Mark is known for his smooth, crooner style vocals, and has released over 12 albums in many styles, from lullabies to jazz and country.

He is best known for his renditions of classic standards from the big band era, with songs made popular by Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, and Nat King Cole.

A sampling of in-school album projects

Voices of Cameroon

Coordinated by Pavla Zakova-Laney of Educare–Africa; this album features songs sung by children from the Joy and Success Club at the Government High School, Tatum, Cameroon, S. Africa. Pavla recorded the children on site, and Suz edited, mixed and mastered the CD as well as designed the cover. 2002.

Celebrate Schooner Creek

Suzannah Doyle, Vicki Hannah Lein, and students and staff of Taft Elementary School, Watershed project, Lincoln City, OR 2002

Outta Sight!

Suzannah Doyle & students from Relan Colley’s class at the Oregon State School For the Blind in Salem, Oregon recorded this fun collection of folk songs in 2001. Nifty CD title by Relan, recording, mixing, mastering and graphic design by Suz.

For More information about CD and other music projects in your school or community, contact Suzannah Doyle