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Here is where you can download unique tunes, like “Aftermath” “Gainful Enjoyment,” the rockin' "Bully Bully," the dance hall flavored "What's Your Dream?" peruse the musical "Swirl" or download the Notable Characters audiobook.
“We tend not to value things we can get for free.”
“Delightful and unique!! Consuming your work gently carries one’s imagination to happy, hopeful, and innocent places of the ideal. Then lingers the imagination to slowly wrestle one’s thoughts over why not? You succeed in making a meaningful contribution to a brighter view. And that’s a big deal!!”
The recording excerpts here, Aftermath and Gainful Enjoyment showcase Lenny's remarkable production and musicianship skills, as he arranged and performed every sound you hear, playing drums, percussion, bass, guitar, keyboards and singing. His work ethic and passion for performance echoes throughout the tracks. Get 'em and crank 'em!!!! Choose the mp3 versions if you are using I-tunes. Audiophiles may prefer the larger file size called "Flac" (Free Lossless Audio Codec). The FLAC file extension is superior in audio quality, hence it's considerably larger file size.
If you are interested in music education, you will find some interesting, substantive articles about arts integration in the schools written by Lenny who is also an experienced music educator. Click or tap Music Artistree School of Thought Blog below to begin reading, and your comments are welcome!
Aftermath (FLAC Download)
$1.29
From the song's opening line, Lenny Rountree’s mid-tempo, groovin,’ melodious tune deals with the tenuous tether between two lovers with one willing to stray, and the other willing to stay in the aftermath of an affair gone awry.
"Aftermath" was written, arranged, performed and produced by Lenny Rountree in the Washen Machine, Cheverly, Maryland. Lenny is a superb songwriter and multi-talented artist.
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What's Your Dream?
$1.29
“What’s Your Dream” is a song composed for the musical Swirl. This version is arranged, superbly performed and produced by Lenny Rountree. In Swirl, the lyrical phrases are sung by actors portraying the characters Diamond Duds, Wholesome, Dutch, Wholelotta Rest, Half-heart Rest, Footsy Rest and Eighty- Eight. These characters were first illustrated and woven into Lenny’s children’s book “The Notable Characters” before coming to life in theater. Swirl features ten of Lenny’s compositions and touches on the topics of bullying, immigration, single parenting, music education, empathy and rising above impulsive pettiness.
The Notable Characters
If you are a teacher, parent or guardian and your learners are embarking on a musical journey through their participation in music lessons, school chorus, band or general music classes, then The Notable Characters storybook is one they will certainly enjoy and benefit from, especially if you read along with them. The book is a great way for them to learn about music terms, conflict resolution, and empathy. To purchase this vibrant storybook, click or tap below.
From left to right, on stage we have: Dutch on bass, Wholesome on drums, Suite Sixteen on lead vocal, Eighty Eight on the keyboard, Qwater on the guitar, and a happy mongoose enjoying their theme song "We Had Our Nap We Had Our Meal And Now We Feel Okay." Some have noticed the Rest siblings are poised to wreak havoc from the side of the stage! For young readers seeking to enter the school band, orchestra or vocal ensemble, this book is a great introduction to notes, rests, and other musical symbols. Music terminology is woven into this delightful, funny story, affording teachers and parents the opportunity to help kids discover the language that expresses basic concepts in music theory.
Experience the sound of the young Notables Characters and their grade school rivals, the Rest siblings, journeying down a path of music education. They have two different approaches to songwriting and performance. The Notables make music that is widely popular in Poplar Park in the city of Metronoma, while the Rests take a lot of breaks during their songs and are not as well received there. With jealousy and envy in the hearts of the bullying Rests, the Notables find themselves in a confrontation with them. Their conflict culminates in the most unusual of situations at the annual Realla Battle of the Bands contest. Lenny Rountree created the music soundtrack as well as the musical “Swirl,” which is based upon this story of empathy. The audiobook will download immediately upon the completion of payment processing.
Perhaps you are researching and choosing a musical production for your school or company, I urge you to take a good look at my musical called Swirl. Download the perusal materials now for $2.99, and read through the script passages. You might find it’s the perfect fit for your organization. My songs Bully Bully and What’s Your Dream? are featured in the show. You can listen to those songs in the SoundCloud window of this online store. You can purchase the downloads as well. The Notable Character’s theme song We Had Our Nap We Had Our Meal And Now We Feel Okay is the first performance in Swirl. There is a scenery change during the performance of the song in which their homes on Tone Row are transformed into Poplar park where they give concerts. Have a free listen here! - Lenny Rountree
Aftermath (MP3 Download)
$1.29
From the song's opening line, Lenny Rountree’s mid-tempo, groovin,’ melodious tune deals with the tenuous tether between two lovers with one willing to stray, and the other willing to stay in the aftermath of an affair gone awry.
"Aftermath" was written, arranged, performed and produced by Lenny Rountree in the Washen Machine, Cheverly, Maryland. Lenny is a superb songwriter and multi-talented artist.
Like a Lenny tune on SoundCloud. Inquiries can be sent via email to: info@washentree.com. We would love to hear your feedback.
Gainful Enjoyment (MP3 Download)
$1.29
Lenny Rountree gains more funk-laden ground in his album’s title track “Gainful Enjoyment” released as a single and now available as an mp3 and Flac download. With tightly stitched vocal harmonies, the ebony and flow of Lenny’s fingers tickling the ivories in a wicked piano solo, this jazz-influenced tune speaks to optimism despite the indifference of life’s changes. From top to bottom, it is clear that extolling the virtues of the homestead through music is a dream job.
Gainful Enjoyment (FLAC Download)
$1.29
Lenny Rountree gains more funk-laden ground in his album’s title track “Gainful Enjoyment” released as a single and now available as an mp3 and Flac download. With tightly stitched vocal harmonies, the ebony and flow of Lenny’s fingers tickling the ivories in a wicked piano solo, this jazz-influenced tune speaks to optimism despite the indifference of life’s changes. From top to bottom, it is clear that extolling the virtues of the homestead through music is a dream job.
Bully Bully (From the musical "Swirl")
$1.29
All sounds arranged, produced and performed by Lenny Rountree. The song is performed in the musical "Swirl" by the actors portraying The Rest Siblings.
The audiobook version of the Notable Characters is only available here. With this mp3 download, you can listen to the songs that The Rests and the Notables perform in the story (Recorded by Lenny of course). Also Lenny and Rachael’s voice characterizations are splendid! Take the story wherever you travel.
Rest! Are you readaaaaayyyyyyyyy!!! - Blane Bling
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The Notable Characters [Audiobook]
$9.99
Let us introduce you to the Notables seen here on the front cover. From left to right we have: keyboardist and recent immigrant from Jamaica, Eighty-eight, bassist and recent immigrant from the Netherlands, Dutch, their drummer and leader, the eldest Notable, and obviously very perceptive, Wholesome, guitarist and recent immigrant from New Orleans, Qwater and the lead singer, the high-spirited Suite Sixteen. Note how they wear note symbols on their shirts, hence they are the Notables. This unabridged audiobook features narration and sound effects by Lenny Rountree who along with Rachael Byrd provides voice characterization for fourteen diverse personalities. The running time is 34 minutes. The songs mentioned in the story are here in the soundtrack. Notably, you hear, “We Had Our Nap We Had Our Meal and Now We Feel Okay” and the Rests’ theme, “Doing the Rest Stop.” Lenny Rountree created the music and the musical “Swirl” which is based upon this funny and enlightening story where empathy steals the show. The illustrated storybook is a nice complement to the audiobook and vice versa.
Barnesville School Staging Swirl
Student’s set depicting Tone Row where the five Notable Characters reside - Barnesville Middle School, Barnesville, Maryland in May 2016
Swirl Perusal (Script Excerpts, Character Description & Appearance Guide)
$2.99
If you are interested in staging this musical and would like to acquire the Production Contract and Dramatic Performance License, fill out the form upon purchasing the perusal. Contact us at info@washentree.com to request the application. You will receive the contract via certified mail in 7 to 10 business days. Upon receipt of your completed application you will receive the Swirl Show kit which will contain:
(2) Director books
(30) Librettos with blocking instructions
(2) Guide vocal CDs
(2) Production Accompaniment CDs
Production Tip Sheet for Sound and Lights
Suggested Warm-up Activities for Actors
Choreography Tips
Costume & Make-up Tips
Prop List
