UPDATE: Montreal singer/songwriter Francine Jarry is on a spiritual
journey through music. She uses her powerful voice, intricate harmonies
and warm uplifting musical arrangements to produce songs that touch
the heart and provide a message of hope and inspiration for humankind
– the kind of therapy that has no known side effects other
than an overwhelming feeling of joy and well-being.
Francine has recently released four new albums, including "Eternamente" a collection of her all-time favourites, plus a new collection of original songs and instrumentals. It is a delight.
Francine's latest project is "The Story of Time - Turtle and Tree," written & illustrated by Jose Arguelles, with music written, recorded & performed by Francine.
Check out her web site from the Links at the bottom of this page for the latest news, and see YouTube.com for her beautiful new videos.
Instant relief from symptoms of stress and depression
Francine Jarry
INTRO: I met Francine when I was producing the show “Over the
Rainbow” at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo, B.C. in 1999. Francine
happened to be on the West Coast visiting a friend who was in her
last stages of cancer. It was timely and perfect that Francine,
who goes under the name The Rainbow Music Company, became a part
of this “healing concert” which included artists - Winston
Wuttunee, First Nations entertainer/storyteller; Jim Salmon, percussionist
extraordinaire; John Forrest, bass; Gwyneth Evans, harp; Marjorie
Koers, violin; and Peter Leclerc, guitar. She gave very moving performances
of two of her original songs “Love Heals Everything”
and “We Are The Ones”. Our paths have crossed a number
of times since; first in Montreal, to be there when she presented
her own concert in 2000, and later that summer, a quick drive across
Canada on the Yellowhead in my old Caravan to meet up with her bus
connection in Edmonton for her journey to Whitehorse. When not dozing
or taking in the sites we sang and sang and sang…
Things just happen when the time is right
“If you’re really having fun doing what you are doing
and the process of what you are doing, eventually, I feel, things
just happen when the time is right. The universe takes a little
time to orchestrate getting people in the right place,” said
Francine in a recent interview. “That’s my experience,
especially in the last few years.”
Although Francine’s music has really evolved recently she
has been on the music scene in Quebec for over thirty years, achieving
success with the country music group Trilogy and as lead singer
of MCA’s Graham County. Although Francine dropped her musical
career in 1976, she never left it. “I stopped recording and
writing when I started having children. But I kept playing piano
in restaurants.”
Francine goes through a major life change
In London, Ontario, Francine went back to school at Fanshawe College,
in Music Industry Arts. Jack Richardson, who produced The Guess
Who, was one of the instructors. “Before I knew it I was doing
studio work and sound engineering in a 16-track studio. I also started
recording at home with a four-track Yamaha. I had so much fun. I
got completely lost in the recordings, and I started writing again.”
When she returned to Montreal, with her passion for music newly
awakened, Francine hit a really low point in her life. “I
didn’t know where to go and what to do. I had three children
and I was recently divorced so I worked in an office. I had to let
go of the music for a while. Eventually I got a band together. They
were old friends and good musicians.” This was 1994.
Daddy’s Gone
Francine inherited a bit of money that gave her the opportunity
to do what she had always wanted to do – an album. “I
did the country album Daddy’s Gone. It was very autobiographical.
I was getting rid of the past to open the door to move forward.”
Francine had written the main title song in a matter of five minutes
while on her way to pick up her children from school. “It’s
funny how inspiration can come when it’s least expected and
with little effort.”
After buying her own recording equipment her music took an entirely
new direction. Two of her close friends took very ill. “It
was after my two friends died that I decided I wasn’t going
to do anything unless it gave me some joy and made me feel good.”
Daddy’s Gone led to It’s up to Me (If I
Want to be Happy).
Francine then discovered Abraham. “I had been attending Unity
Church and reading a lot of books – you know – when
you start on the spiritual path you want to know so much. I started
noticing lines that were so good, they were giving me ideas for
songs. Like the song Dear Father. I saw that somewhere
in Gary Zukov’s Seat of the Soul. Different lines
and words, thoughts and ideas, sometimes just from attending seminars
or classes – and that’s how some of the songs came about.
Like The Road to Dharma, came from a line in Depak Chopra’s
The Keys to Spiritual Success. I woke up one morning with
the first line – ‘Every detour has a purpose.’
The ideas, I feel, are inspired because the less I think of writing
a song the easier it comes out. So it has been the easiest thing
I have ever done.”
Recently Francine released Do it for Love, songs inspired
by the teachings of Abraham. After sending the album to Jerry and
Esther Hicks, it was released in the U.S. by Abraham-Hicks Publications
as A New Adventure. Louise Hay, author of best-selling
You Can Heal Your Life said of the CD, “In my opinion,
Abraham is one of the best teachers on the planet today. Your listeners
are going to truly enjoy this music.”
Says Francine, “Now so many people are e-mailing me about
my music.” These testimonials all speak of the joy, rushes
of energy, and how the music is so uplifting.
It is healing music that can’t be categorised in the normal
way. It’s music for all ages.
Busking can provide inspiration
In addition to her recordings, Francine has worked with school
choirs, keeps up her piano playing gigs, her concerts, and can be
found on occasion under a viaduct busking. “I had always wanted
to busk in this one place that is like a long indoor passage with
amazing acoustics. I wrote so many songs there. I got quite a lot
of good insights standing there for two hours every day… that
was the beginning of Joy to the Universe… one of my favourite
songs. It was and is a good place to learn songs and get them down
– a good practice place.”
Recently Francine finished working on a children’s film in
Vermont. “It was a pilot, test run. It’s called Angel
Wings, to teach positive concepts to children. It’s a cute
story. I think they’ve used about four or five of my songs
in the twenty minutes, including The Children are the Guardians
of the World.”
Make the Best of Everything
Of the future? “I have been recording nature sounds, streams,
crickets, roosters, Canada geese. I have 25 songs already recorded
for the next CD, tentatively titled Make the Best of Everything.
I also want to write little stories where I can use my songs. I
want to create characters, and animation.”
Who knows where Francine’s music will be going – but
definitely somewhere where people need to hear joy. When you listen
to her songs you hear harmonies and instrumental arrangements that
carry you away to France, South America and Imagination Land where
there is hope. You hear the wisdom, the well-being and the joy all
delivered with love and warmth. And that is healing.
Links to more information For more information on Francine’s music, hear samples
of her recordings and to book her for engagements visit: Francine's website..
See, read and hear her incredible new release: The Story of Time.
For information about Abraham-Hicks visit www.abraham-hicks.com.
