RIDDLE OF LIFE
Spring 1997

In November 1996 it finally happened... I stepped on the plane to Winnipeg to record my first ever 'real' album in collaboration with folksinger Rick Unruh. In retrospect I am amazed how we ever managed to record an entire album in 8 days with musicians I don't normally play with. I am also amazed how man can live inside a freezer and have a wonderful time! Survival instinct I guess...

Many great musicians participated in this recording...to create a very mellow blend of acoustic, folksy songs that -so my friends tell me-have 'relaxing qualities'.

SONG LISTING
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Shelter me
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2
City of Dreams
3
Am I a fool
4
To be with you
5
Dusty tracks
6
Riddle of life
7
Narrowminded place
8
Answering machine
9
Words are not enough
10
For all the answers

MUSICIANS

Helma Sawatzky - vocals / guitar / piano
Julie Gravett - drums
Steve Hamilton - acoustic & electric bass
Lloyd Peterson - Hammond B3
Rick Unruh - guitar
Sarah Buhler - cello
Tony Cyre - vibraphone
Barbara Hamilton - viola

STUDIO

Private Ear Recording
Winnipeg MB, Canada

© 2008 helma sawatzky – updated in june 2010