“Hold Christmas In Your Heart” (Holiday/Christmas/Jazz/Orchestra/Classical) - a joyful & original Christmas holiday season song about the love that surrounds us, shared amongst us, realized during Christmas and remembered throughout…
“Where Do You Go?” (Uptempo Pop/R&B/Soul) - Has she been cheating on me behind my back? Distance is not always a matter of feet and inches. Words: Keith Gilman, music…
The year is winding down, and I wondered ‘who’ liked ‘what’ and ‘how often’ (musically of course)… my videos of original music on YouTube. I created a playlist sorted that…
HAPPY STILL FEELS HOLLOWWords by Zoë aan de Wiel ©2024Oh I think I might be happyBut my happy still feels hollowAfter all that life’s thrown at meIt’s a bitter pill…
“Happy Still Feels Hollow” - (Pop/AC/Film/TV) The realization that the chase for the carefree happiness of youth is rather futile, because while we may grow up and find new and…
“Film Music Montages 2024” is an album of contemporary Pop/Jazz/Cabaret music composed & performed by Zane Kuchera during 2024 in collaboration with storytellers and wordsmiths from around the world. Arranged…
“Put Another Face on the Moon” (Pop/Jazz/Cabaret), recorded with a full orchestral arrangement. Words by David M. Murray, music & performance by Zane Kuchera. 9/20/24 Lyrics PUT ANOTHER FACE ON THE…
PUT ANOTHER FACE ON THE MOONWords by David M. Murray ©2024Don’t like it when you’re goneGone goneFeels like I’m outta tuneTake two aspirinCall me in the morningPut another face on…
“Snapping of the Twigs” (Pop/Jazz/AC), recorded with a full orchestral arrangement. Words by David M. Murray, music & performance by Zane Kuchera. 7/29/24 Lyrics SNAPPING OF THE TWIGSWords by David…
SNAPPING OF THE TWIGSWords by David M. Murray ©2024Something's moving deep insideDon't know what it isLook all around I hearSnapping of the twigsMaybe there's someone comingDon't really knowBut I see…
“Acoustic Man” (Jazz/AC/Pop) as an album of 3 tracks; vocal, instrumental, and solo piano performances. Words by Paul Norman Tapp, music & performance by Zane Kuchera 7/11/24 “The Acoustic Man…
ACOUSTIC MANWords by Paul Norman Tapp © 2024Pull me in, folio rain Raise the level, shifting planeDesert sky, Frank Lloyd spaceDreaming eye, oasis face Seeing sound, peaceful planI've become Acoustic…
"Hello Friend" (Pop/Jazz/Orchestral) Performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra, a professional library. Lyrics inspired 50 years ago during the viewing of a PBS series about Chopin and George Sands. This…
HELLO FRIENDWords by Paul Norman Tapp ©2024Hello friendDid you hear about Chopin?He lived on an island in a lost seaHe never knew he could be freeOld loves really never dieThey…
"Every Little Thing" (Pop/Jazz/Rock) “Every little thing about her from her laugh to her touch, she's the melody to my song”. Words by Wayne Orr (WayneOrr.com), Music & performance by…
EVERY LITTLE THINGWords by Wayne Orr (ASCAP) ©2024Every little thing about herFrom her laugh to her touchShe's the melody to my songI love her oh so muchThe rhythm to my…
LIFE IS OUR ENCOREWords by Paul Norman Tapp ©2024Where do we go when we dreamAnd we come to an open doorI don't know for sureBut surely life is our encoreI…
"Life Is Our Encore" (Pop/AC/Cabaret/Jazz) Telling a tale of a chance meeting in the South of France; life’s secrets and illusions. “Where do we go when we dream, and we…
LIFE IS GOOD Words by Paul Norman Tapp ©2024 Houses need painting in our neighborhood Gables bare, sun bleached wood Hard to keep your place up like you should Yes…
JOKER JOWords by Paul Norman Tapp © 2024Oh cold wind bites walking in to townHands in pockets oh head bowed downSay to myself let them cold winds blow‘Cause I'm walking…
I HAVE NO ONE TO FEAR (BUT MY YEARS) Words by Ron Paul ©2020 In a world full of upside downs I see myself endlessly spinning 'round Taking onboard lots…
ALL OUT OF TIME Words by Zoë aan de Wiel (BMI) ©2023 We're all out of time and timeouts We're all out of time to work this thing out We're…
"Home 2023 (Instrumentals)" 20 original contemporary Pop/Jazz/Cabaret instrumental songs that evoke memories and weave tales of life’s emotional journeys, accompanied by lush full orchestral and rhythmic pop band ensemble arrangements,…
"Home 2023" is a vocal album of 20 original contemporary Pop/Jazz/Cabaret songs that weave tales of life’s emotional journeys, accompanied by lush full orchestral and rhythmic pop band ensemble arrangements,…
FIND YOUR VOICE Words by Carrie Croteau ©2023 Joey finds that words come hard Choking up, he withdraws his card He has so many things that he wants to say…
LITTLE PESSIMISTIC Words by Zoë aan de Wiel ©2023 Oh Every Breath Brings Us Closer To Death That's Just Life That's Just Life Try Not To Dwell But I Don't…
9/5/23 David M. Murray David M. Murray, Seekonk, MA – I’m honored to be part of Zane’s latest release, and to be in the company of such wonderful lyricists. The…
9/6/23 Paul Tapp I’ve been writing song lyric for fifty years now. It’s always such a great joy when others get to hear your work. To quote the great lyricist…
9/5/23 John Longmuir Here's something that I'd like to add about myself: John Longmuir enjoys many genres of storytelling and music - from one end of the spectrum to the…
9/5/23 Carrie Croteau Hello! This is Carrie Croteau, the lyricist for “Find Your Voice” and “Taking Stock”. I would just like to thank Zane for his support and congratulate him…
9/12/23 Katie Cameron Sage has been involved with the Music Industry since 1977 working for Freehold Music, Princeton Record Exchange and then as an Executive Buyer for the legendary Tower…
WOULD BE FINE Words by ©2023 Zoë aan de Wiel zadwiel@gmail.com (Amsterdam) BMI Baby Why You Doing This To Me When We Both Know That I Can't Say No Calling…
SLOW NATURE Words by Kevin Nevel ©2023 Walking Hand And Hand Never Apart Looking In Your Eyes Seeing Love's First Spark Being Right Here Right Now Loving Only You Is…
NAMELESS Words by Kevin Nevel ©2023 All Alone In The Dark Cold Night Crying Your Name Your Bright Light I See No Longer Being A Hopeless Child Your Love Lights…
“I’m fortunate to have collaborated with Zane Kuchera for several years now. If you’re looking for a new collaboration and it feels like you’re shooting in the dark, all your…
“I had the pleasure of working with Zane Kuchera on our song “Taking Stock”. He was very easy to work with and a complete professional. I have never worked with…
“Zane is a great man to work with and has a very distinct sound to his music. He always finds a way to give life to the lyrics. Communication is…
“When you are working with Zane, things go the way they should. Communication is straight forward and most importantly drama free. Zane is the most consummate professional anyone could hope…
"I have been working with Zane for the past 2-3 years and have been impressed with his musical abilities. Zane is able to take my lyrics from the page and…
DIFFERENT STANDARDS Words by Zoë aan de Wiel ©2023 Don't Sleep Don't Eat, Don't Smile, I Don't Remember, The Last Time, But I Know It's Been A Damn While, Don't…
LET’S GET BACK (WHERE WE BELONG) Words by John Longmuir ©2023 There's A Voice That I Hear Like A Whisper In My Ear And It's Soft And It's Warm And…
TAKING STOCK Words by Carrie Croteau ©2022 Someday when this life is through And you move on to pastures new You will have to turn and face your fears Going…
"Zane’s Music for 'As You Like It' - I recently had the very great privilege and pleasure to work with Zane Kuchera, composer of the original music for “As You…
BETTER DAYS Words by Barry Watson ©2023 There Will Be Better Days Better Days Much Better Days For You When You're Troubled By Things Taking Over You Nothing Going Right…
ALL WE NEED Words by John Longmuir ©2023 Was Never One For Fightin' Not Sure How I Would Do Would Rather Find Some Lovin' Just Spendin' Time With You I'm…
SOCIAL LUBRICATION Words by Zane Kuchera ©2008 Barmaid Smooth Out My Feathers Pour Me Some Libation A Crowded Situation Give Me Social Lubrication Striding Smiling Wide And Needing Conversation Got…
IT’S OKAY Words by Katie Sage ©2023 Love Can Be A Stranger When It Needs To Be A Friend Love Can Be Illusion Abandoning, A Bitter End And It's Okay…
"Empathy 2022 (Instrumentals)" is an instrumental album of 12 contemporary Pop * Folk * Cabaret * Singer/Songwriter music tracks that have been composed, arranged, and performed by Zane, and the…
"Empathy 2022" is a vocal album of 12 contemporary Pop * Folk * Cabaret * Singer/Songwriter music tracks that have been composed, arranged, and performed by Zane, and created from…
COME BACK HOME Words by David M. Murray ©2022 Yesterday's Gone, Each New Day Dawn, Walking The Floor, Shoes Are Worn, I Close My Eyes, And See You There, Come…
EVERYDAY MAGIC Words by Paul Norman Tapp ©2023 She Buys Paperbacks At The Grocery Store Loses Her Phone And Her Car Keys Don't Know Why That Makes Me Love Her…
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COFFEE AND A SCONE Words by Zoë aan de Wiel ©2022 Just a simple meet up Coffee and a scone It's been a couple months Since we spoke over the…
HOME Words by Zoë aan de Wiel ©2022 We Build A House Of Cards. Just Like Us Oh So Unstable. Watched It Fall Apart, Watched Our Hopes Crash To The…
KEEP TELLING MYSELF Words by Zoë aan de Wiel ©2022 I Keep Telling Myself, You Aren't What I Need, But I Don't Think It Works At All Ran Out Of…
EX MARKS THE SPOT Words by Jeff Kelly ©2022 It's A Friday Afternoon, The Boys Want To Stop For A Beer I Have A Forty Hour Check But Not A…
PIECE OF YOU Words by Zoë aan de Wiel ©2022 When I'm Looking At You, And You're Holding His Hand, How It Kills Me You Don't Understand, When It's Just…
SHE'S NEVER WRONG Words by Paul Norman Tapp ©2022 She's Such A Good Person She Loves Her Family But It Ain't Always Roses Sometimes We Disagree About The Little Things…
LIVING OUT MY DREAM Words by Mike Daniels ©2022 You Said I'd Never Make It Didn't Have The Nerve To Try You Said I'd Never Make It Didn't Have The…
FORGOT TO REMEMBER Words by Ron Paul ©2022 My Memory’s Fading Time Passes By Used To Use A List, Now I Don't Try Dates In A Diary Written In Ink…
TAKE ME BACK Words by Barry Watson ©2022 The Old Barn Door Was Swinging In The Wind When I Arrived Saw Trailer Tracks On The Wet Grass Near The Drive…
EVERYDAY YOU Words by Katie Sage ©2022 Escape's Not So Easy In This Life Of Mine So Much Is Put Upon Every Space Of Time It Feels As If Hours…
FAITH IS JUST BELIEVING Words by Liam O’Grady & Zane Kuchera ©2022 Maybe I deserve this Maybe I'm a misfit Life seems so much harder when the world degrades you…
DREAMS OF MINE Words by Malte Schlake & Zane Kuchera ©2022 A Ray Of Sunlight Blazing Through My Window I'm Standing Confident Today Seasons Change Like People Change But I…
LONG STORY SHORT Words by Aisha De Freitas ©2022 Curtains Draped, Blanket Sheets Golden Locks Beauty Laid Asleep For A Century Waiting On A True Love's Kiss, A Magical Fairytale…
JULIET Words by Anya Klumpenhower ©2022 No One Tells You Not To Buy The Poison, When You're Young It Seems More Rational, But Plagues On Both Your Houses There Are…
CRYING IN THE RAIN Words by Anya Klumpenhower ©2022 Falling Water Pouring Down The Parking Lot. My Head Is Bare, But I'm There, I'm There I'm There. I've Lost My…
JUST YOU AND ME Words by Suzanne Carroll ©2022 Just You And Me Two Hearts Together We're Stronger Than Ever We Have This One Chance We're Leaving Behind A Past…
MASTERPIECE Words by Sarah Harris ©2022 In Our Empty Showroom One Once Filled With Beauty Colors Blended Together Displayed Artistically. All Our Painted Stories Of What We Used To Be…
FAIRY TALE Words by Sarah Harris ©2022 Grew Up Reading Fairy Tales, As An Example Of Love, I've Tried To Find Mine And Failed But I Have Yet To Give…
"In Voice 2021" is a Pop/Adult Contemporary/Jazz/Easy Listening vocal album. A collection of 20 original songs with lyricists spanning the globe, including Spain, Hungary, Ireland, US, and the UK. Credits…
YOU DRIVE ME CRAZY Words by David M. Murray ©2021 I Love The Way You Drive Me Crazy Talk To Yourself A Wee Bit Spacey Twirl Your Hair, Stand On…
CHRISTMAS WAS HERE Words by David M. Murray ©2021 As I Lit The Tree In The Church Square There. Christmas Oh Christmas Will Soon Be Here. Holly Wreaths Adorned The…
THE ONLY HOME I KNOW Words by Suzanne Carroll ©2021 These Halls Hold In Them A Lifetime These Walls Saved Me From Those Fears Of Mine I'll Hold This Memory…
FOURTH AND VINE Words by David M. Murray ©2021 I Thought I Saw You Standing On The Corner Of Fourth And Vine. Lost Your Job At The Opera House Dancing…
IN LOVE’S POWER TO HOLD Words by Ron Paul ©2021 Gripped To Entwine, Moments Defined In Love's Power To Hold. Captured In Chains, Never Disdained In Love's Power To Hold.…
INNER TRUE Words by Katie Sage ©2021 Inner True To Me To You Inner True We Knew No Need To Say It’s Just Our Way What We Needed Was To…
HOLDIN’ ON Words by Keith Gilman ©2021 (Holdin’ On), When I Stepped Into The Field It Was Tall And Golden No One There To Catch Me I Became Emboldened ’Til…
LAVENDER FIELDS Words by Tate-Madison Bell ©2021 We Could Live On Love Until We Die In Vain That’s Not Life And That’s Not Love And Nothing Is Quite As It…
LETTERS IN A BOOK Words by Bogi Taylor ©2021 Have You Ever Felt Like You Are A Part Of A Bigger Plan? Have You Ever Thought That You're Not More…
"Involved 2020" is 20 instrumental Pop/Jazz songs in small ensembles of 4 piece bands with strings and brass sections, “Involved 2020” contains instrumental versions of songs created during the isolating…
LET IN THE BREEZY Words by Bogi Taylor ©2021 A Comfortable Corner In The Room You Choose The Same In Life Always Playing It Safe You Never Roll The Dice…
CHASING TOMORROW Words by Ron Paul ©2021 Let’s Reflect At The End Of The Day. Did It Have All That We Wanted To Say? Did It Make All My Wishes…
SOMEWHEREWords by John Longmuir ©2021She Whispered Goodbye Too SoonMemories Swept Away By The WindInside I Can Feel Her PresenceEvery Now And ThenAngels Dance Across The Moon As I Stare Into…
TEARING APART Words by Ron Paul ©2021 I’m Here Getting My Things Now It’s Over And I See All The Pictures Of You The Magic Of Moments Together The Feelings…
SOMEDAY Words by Keith Gilman ©2021 When You Hold My Hand I Think You’re Incredible When You Spoil All My Plans Then I Feel Terrible Is There A Way? Is…
WHERE DO YOU GO? Words by Keith Gilman ©2021 Oh I Can Hear Your Eyes From A Distant Retreat As You Lay By My Side And Our Waiting Hands Meet…
BREAKING NEWS Words by Ron Paul ©2021 Coming Out From A Cold Drunken Stupor She Sat Me Down To Tell Me The News It Seems That We Have To Go…
TINY STARS Words by Bogi Taylor ©2021 It Was Twilight A Single Sunbeam In The Room I Saw Something Shimmering I Reached Out To Touch It Those Millions Of Tiny…
TALKING IN THE RAIN Words by Keith Gilman ©2021 I See You On Your Knees When We Disagree. We Argue Over Nothing And That’s What It Means To Me. It’s…
LINES BY DEFAULT Words by Ron Paul ©2020 Drawings To Wonder And Ponder Statements Of Fashion And Greed Richer The Fools Who Are Fooled By The Poet More Money Bleed…
HOLD CHRISTMAS IN YOUR HEART Words by Elaine Orsillo ©2020 Christmas Time Is Here Again Our Favorite Time Of Year. All The Loved Ones We Hold Dear Friends And Family…
“Zane Kuchera ... fun and sensitive to the subtle nuances of lyrical expression as it fit the music ... and ... has a natural flair for ability to create Film…
“Zane Kuchera is a talented, conscientious, music producer/writer/ recording engineer. I hired Zane a number of times to produce/record my original songs. Zane is skilled in music production and has…
"Zane worked with me composing the music for the five songs William Shakespeare wrote for his play, AS YOU LIKE IT. Unlike some composers, Zane readily understood what was needed…
"You were professional, experienced, skilled, and extraordinarily reliable. You were familiar and confident with your work, and it was an absolute pleasure to work with you. Not to mention you…
"I was so pleased to witness Zane's debut as a solo cabaret singer at Amazing Things this week. Zane is a true delight as a person: kind and gentle and…
“An engaging performance where Zane, with his tall and handsome elegance, peers into your soul with his clear blue eyes and caresses you with his warm soothing vocals. He delivers…
“Zane is a knowledgeable passionate teacher. What I enjoy most is his willingness to gear his lessons to your needs as a student, often asking you what you are more…
DREAM AGO Words by Katie Sage ©2020 Dream Ago In Elysian Days We Talked So Much Limitless In Summers Haze Words In Magic Dust Dream Ago And Crescent Moon Dancing…
THERE’S A WAY Words by Katie Sage ©2020 Abandoned Autumn Wind Reminds Us Of An Ache Within Echos Laugh Shadows Depart Soul Seeking Compassions Heart There’s A Way Reach For…
TRADEWINDS Words by Katie Sage ©2020 We Could Always Predict How The Weather Would Turn Out To Be Things Aren’t Staid Or Light As A Feather Reliably Stress Free Tradewinds…
EVERYTHING WE ARE Words by Katie Sage ©2020 Everything We Are Everything We Believe Now Because Of Life No Longer Us Naive How Can We Arrive? How Can We Win?…
"In every song, Zane wears his heart on his sleeve, and it's a gorgeous heart. Zane's strong tenor rings out with understated candor" - publication
"Zane Kuchera sings with conviction - allowing the words to come through him and have meaning for him and the audience. His lovely tenor voice is a pleasure to hear."…
“The Shakespeare production of "As You Like It" was memorable for the original music composed by Zane Kuchera. Shakespeare's script is punctuated with many songs, and Composer Kuchera set Shakespeare's…
"I spent the morning listening to the songs on this CD. In a few words (well, more than a few) Mr. Kuchera's music is unique, beautiful, powerful, personal and moving.…
Zane’s studio is polished, professional, and high-tech, but also comfortable and welcoming a singer’s dream, much like Zane himself. Highly recommended!” - actor
“I’ve known Zane Kuchera for close to two decades now through music collaboration and composition, and his insight and skills have only gotten better over time. Although a formal musical education…
”Zane Kuchera has many years of experience working as a composer, arranger and music producer on projects for clients worldwide. His technical, sound engineering and music theory knowledge, paired with…
“After working with Zane for 17 years I have more to say than can fit into a short recommendation. Zane has a rare mix of talents that set him apart…
“What I like most about Zane Kuchera is he has the perfect combination of technical expertise, musical insight and sweetness of temper. His studio is so comfortable and professional, but…
IT’S NOT OUR SAME WORLD Words by Katie Sage ©2019 Everyday People Are Taking Sides And I Am In Between A Better Day Belongs To You And Me Where We…
KEEP MY LOVE WITH YOU Words by Katie Sage ©2019 Then We Lived For Fun Beach Radio And Sun Walking 'Cross Roads Forever Free Souls Keep My Love With You…
WHY Words by Katie Sage ©2019 When I Ask If Anyone Can Explain They Can't Give An Answer Without A Feeling That Remains Why? Once When I Was Young I…
MISTY MISTY MORNING Words by Katie Sage ©2019 Oh Misty Misty Morning Don't Let Me Go It's Been Ten Years Or More Release Me Slow Misty Misty Morning Misty Misty…
IN THIS MOMENT Words by Katie Sage ©2019 I Imagined There'd Be No One I'm Invisible You See Everything I've Clung To Slipped From Me Completely Until We Met And…
HOLDING UP THE SKY Words by Katie Sage ©2019 Open Feeling Free When We Talk Consciously Spoken Honest Words When We Walk In Harmony Holding Up The Sky Let Every…
NOTHING COMPARES (TO LOVE AT ALL) Words by Katie Sage & Zane Kuchera ©2019 Is There A Place I Would Rather Be? Is There A World That I'd Rather See?…
WHERE NO THORNS GROW Words by Katie Sage ©2019 There've Been Many Times Life Seemed Ungrounded My Mind An Unkept Garden My Anguish Unfounded But I Learned To Tend And…
