Fun, visually descriptive music in various styles that will grow on parents and children.

Earth Is My Home is a concept album directed toward children, their parents and everyone else. "Ocean Wave" was composed on a beach in Hawaii while Jake was holding his daughter Betty (about to turn 2), thanking the ocean for a great day. A couple of days

Fun, visually descriptive music in various styles that will grow on parents and children.

Earth Is My Home is a concept album directed toward children, their parents and everyone else. "Ocean Wave" was composed on a beach in Hawaii while Jake was holding his daughter Betty (about to turn 2), thanking the ocean for a great day. A couple of days later at dinner with Betty and wife Crystal, Jake composed "Beach". Having to return from vacation three weeks earlier than Crystal and Betty, Jake made the first recordings of "Ocean Wave" and "Beach", emailing them back to Hawaii so the three of them could be together in song.

Over the coming weeks, the idea to expand the first two songs into an album about Earth became cemented in Jake's mind. In writing and recording the album, Jake's mission took on multiple aspects: 1) Offer music that children can listen to and grow up with that also appeals to adult musical tastes, 2) Offer music that paints a picture of the beautiful planet on which we live, 3) Help all who hear the music to consider the importance of their relationship with Earth.

Musically, Earth Is My Home explores a wide range of styles while remaining cohesive in its sound. The lyrics are minimal and descriptive. Each song focuses on a different geographic feature of Earth as indicated by the titles. The track order follows the path of water from the sky to the ocean and if one leaves the album on repeat, the water cycle continues, just as it does on Earth! The album is built around the fun and easy going vibe of the ukulele, which can be heard on every track, sometimes in disguise.

Earth Is My Home was produced in the tradition of Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Lenny Kravitz and others in the way that all music and lyrics were composed, performed, recorded and mixed by Jake. It's one father's effort to encapsulate his love for the planet and his family in song and the spirit of the music.

When purchasing a CD of Earth Is My Home, one is treated to a brilliant visual display, as if the song lyrics decided to draw themselves. Illustrated by Michelle Hall, children and parents are escorted on a journey from the sky to the ocean, passing over the mountains, through the forest, down the river, across the prairie, into the desert, rolling through a city, lounging on the beach and finally waving in gratitude to the ocean.

Watch for a forthcoming book and coloring book to help stay connected to Earth and Music!!!