Singer/Songwriter Judy Paster is excited to announce the release of her stunning new single, “Chop Wood Carry Water,” in collaboration with Symphonic Distribution. The catchy, feel-good track is refreshingly simple, yet boasts a healthy dose of rootsy swagger. Its powerful production includes a kicking mandolin, swanky guitars, & bouzouki by acclaimed music Hall of Famer Joe Spivey (The Time Jumpers). Add upbeat banjo, snappy percussion & a soul-stirring Dobro to lead the listener from life’s heartbreak, into gratitude & peace by first choosing to chop wood and carry water.
“Chop Wood Carry Water” is about doing the next right thing and being in the moment while you’re doing it. These are two skills that you must be present for, to perform well. If you do, then a flurry of positive outcomes may ensue, such as wood for a fire to eat, keep warm, or build a home; and water to nourish, hydrate, & give life to yourself and your environment.
“Chop Wood Carry Water” incorporates country, bluegrass, and folk & was co-written with Nashville Americana artist Boo Ray. It was co-produced by Joe Spivey, of the Grammy award-winning band ‘The Time Jumpers’, along with multi-award winning songwriter/producer Shawn Byrne. Crafted from real-life experience and raw emotion, “Chop Wood Carry Water” boasts Paster’s uniquely transparent vocals and enchanting harmonies. Listen HERE.
“I loved collaborating with Boo on this song,” Added Paster. “He is a true-blue Americana artist covered in tattoos and overflowing with inspired ideas. I’m a blend of multiple genres as well with strong singer/songwriter ties, an inspired faith, and pure rock ‘n’ roll roots. My husband who is ten years in recovery has continually spoken the words to me “do the next right thing” as a solution to nearly every question or conflict.”
“Judy’s strong & clear delivery of such a simple yet profound song demonstrates her ability to get to the heart of the matter using her voice to touch the human heart and spirit.” Shawn Byrne Joe Spivey adds, “I love where Judy takes this song & where it takes the listener.”
“Chop Wood Carry Water” has a universal message that can speak to hearts everywhere. Paster continued, “It will take listeners on a musical journey with a sad and difficult beginning but during the song, convey the powerful message – that if you stay in the moment and set your heart and mind on what’s right before you, you will get past the hardest and lowest points of life and find hope. It’s about the vulnerability of life (“without fear we’re naked in the moonlight”) and finding strength & peace within that vulnerability (“a brand new chance is coming with the sunrise, so chop wood carry water, we’ll be alright.”)
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