Janine Federowicz
First release: Should've Listened, recorded in basement, with brothers. - March 13
2nd release: All of my Life, Piano, vocals. Kind of a mental health song, supposed to, as a therapist would say, be in the present 60% of the time, reflecting (learning from mistakes) 20% of the time, looking towards future and planning the final 20% of the time. We decide what we focus more on, huh? The Book of Laughter and Forgetting, a great book, what will we (choose to) remember or forget? (And it's not always that easy.) To be released-3/20
3rd release: Live in Peace (Thy Kingdom Come) I think it's important to try to be, to become the person God created us to be. We may not all have that luxury, as perhaps survival is the only thing we have time for. I was thinking about that recently. (War and economic injustice, i.e. poverty, Colonialism, all affect man-kind). The tragic and unnecessary loss of life that comes thru war, asinine wars..and all the talent, ideas, adventures not taken because of some man's greed and hunger for power, from the past, well ever since man existed, to unfortunately, some today. (And not to mention the senseless loss of life, pain, suffering war creates.) Well, let the music speak for itself. This was recorded in about 1998, I believe.
4th and 5th releases, April 10th, Hope and Love on my mind. Written shortly after Should've Listened (ninety-one, ninety-two ish) and recorded at the same time. These are ‘rough drafts’, in the sense that, Hope was still evolving…and Love on my mind, mostly complete, but eventually redone, just without the jamming of my brothers. As far as recording, we, my brothers and I, did most likely one take and then said, “Let's do it.” My brother's drums help carry it, as does my oldest brother's guitar rhythms. Did rerecord Hope, will release soon. Chorus: 1st time: ..'Best to ignore what went before but you know hope will help bring a brand new day'…2nd time..'We can't ignore what went before, but you know love's gonna help find a brand new way.' They sound like they're contradicting each other, but our past, our country's past of 246 years of slavery, can't ignore that and the subsequent history following. To build understanding, peace, justice you, we, have to know and reflect upon our country's past honestly in order to move progressively, thoughtfully, and conscientiously forward. And then, sometimes we need to just move ahead forward, after painful relationships and such…and learn from our mistakes. (And thus it's ‘best to ignore, what went before’_ Hope you enjoy both! And thanks for listening!
6th Release -April 24, (this Friday) ‘Because You are Love’…Charles Stanley (dec.) had a great sermon today (4/19/26) on Philippians 4 which relates to finding comfort, rest, peace in God, HIs love, and in His Word and promises. It reminded me of this song that I'm releasing this Friday. I am thankful to all the people God put in my path along the way to help me draw close to HIm and learn of Him. And, too, I'm thankful for my Catholic upbringing. My younger sister is on violin and actually plays on a few songs. A mellow song for time to meditate, rather lengthy, but that's the way it is. I hope you find it inspiring and hopeful as well. ‘Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto our path.’ (Psalm 119) Not mentioned in my song, but that is how I feel. It's a personal relationship. This was written in 1994 -ish. Recorded some time after, and I am also thankful for my friend Arthur Stafford, Pastor Carl Lewis, (Salvation Temple) the Church of Christ people in Boston who invited me to a Bible Study, (River of Dreams-Youth Christian gathering in R.I.) and some very close friends who also opened the Word of God to me. I also am thankful to my parents and Project Rachel in Boston area. Healing from something we regret is a process. Oh and I'm thankful for being part of Peer Ministry at Marsh Chapel and Dean Thornburg (Boston U.). circa Class of ‘93. And mostly, I’m thankful to the Lord for calling me, thru so many, to believe, and walk with Him. LIfe is not perfect, but there is hope. As Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and no one goes to the Father except thru Me.” And, “I came so that you may have life”, and ‘Come to Me all you who are weary, and I will give you rest.’ And like John says, the last of the gospels, Chapter one, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God…through Him all things were made”…Daily I say, which I once read was Beyonce's mantra as well, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” I am thankful for my faith…I am thankful for the ability to share thru song and I pray in some way it edifies you and brings glory to God as well. Thanks for listening. And God bless.
About
Singer-Songwriter
PIANO/KEYS/FLUTE/GUITAR/UKULELE
My goal is to share songs that God has given me. What a gift music is, to be able to learn to play -Classical, Pop, learning theory, the basics, and then to suddenly have a melody pop into your head, and then lyrics ta -boot. Just a wonderful outlet and that which I've shared over the years, but never as often as I would have liked, due to the demands of life and a 'real job' needed to pay the bills...when things don't always work out like we hoped they would. Music is a journey; my composing continues, and I'd like you to take this journey with me, hoping as well that the words, the melodies, resonate and move you in some form or fashion. Thank you for visiting, listening, learning, engaging and for simply taking this journey of a Life lived through Song with me, as a member of Generation X, as a former Harvard Square performer, amongst many other venues-Coffeehouses, 8 Minute-Maxes, Cyber Cafe, the opening school year at Page High School (I'd always wanted to play that Grand Piano)..yes, by the grace of God I am here, who cares, teaches, believes, and has expressed and had the privilege of making music, as a way to heal, to process, and at times, like now, to have a moment and the opportunity to share. Thank you.