Burns Lake songwriters Doug and Marnie Phair have just achieved their dream of releasing their first album.
‘The main thing – a God project’ is a compilation of life-affirming songs. Although gospel is the predominant style, a range of flavours blend in including reggae, blues, rock, country and alternative.
The Burns Lake couple spent over two years working on this project, which involved the help of 15 other musicians.
“This album has been a labour of love for us, like having a child that we tenderly raised and now has grown up to become its own person,” said Doug. “We knew we had an obligation to see this through, and completion of the project has brought great satisfaction and we are very pleased with the outcome.”
To officially launch the album, the couple held a free concert at the Lakeside Multiplex in Burns Lake on Sept. 19, 2015. About 120 people attended the event.
“We had very positive reviews [from the community],” said Doug. “Not everyone liked the lyrics but overall loved the music and production, and how well it was done.”
The Burns Lake couple discovered their great chemistry singing together back in 2009. While Doug has a flair for composing songs, Marnie prefers to write the lyrics. When asked what music represents in their lives, the couple said that, for them, music is a calling.
“Music plays a very important part in our lives; it is what we do to relax; it draws us closer to each other and God.”
The CD can be purchased at Re/Max Wrightway in Burns Lake or downloaded online via iTunes, CD Baby or Google Play Music. The album will soon be available at the Lakes District Artisan Centre as well.
