Zatsvily Voloshky Syni or Blossoming was digitally recorded in February, 1996,
at Wolf Willow Studios in Edmonton, Alberta.

Musical Arrangements and Performances
Ron Cahute (accordian, percussion)
John Moroz (acoustic, classical, and electric guitars)

Additional Musicians:
Jerry Hryhorsky (violin)
Christina Sokyrka (flute)

All Vocals recorded and engineered by Ian Armstrong at Wolf Willow Studios.

Music recorded by:
Ron Cahute at Jonar Studios, Burlington, Ontario
Ian Armstrong at Wolf Willow Studios, Edmonton, Alberta

Mixed by:
Roman Klun at Jonar Studios, Burlington, Ontario
Ian Armstrong at Wolf Willow Studios, Edmonton, Alberta

Artwork by Alice Nicholaichuk
Photography by George Hupka

1. To My Son ("Synovi") Symonenko / Pashkevych
When you grow up, my son, you will chose a path in life. You will carry with you many fears, but always remember that your mother's eyes will be watching over you.
Musical arrangement: Ron Cahute

2. Across the Danube ("Za Dunayem") Traditional Ukrainian Folk Song
A sweet, dark-haired boy has caught my eye. I will do anything to make him mine; braid ribbons in my hair, and even leap across the Danube River to capture his heart.
Vocal arrangement: Voloshky
Musical arrangement: Ron Cahute

3. Tranquility ("Tysha Navkruhy") Bohachuk
In the stillness of evening, while the meadows slumber in a blanket of dew, you and I, and the shimmering sky, are all that exist.
Vocal arrangement: Voloshky
Musical arrangement: John Moroz

4. A Cherry Orchard ("Vechir") Shevchenko
Memories of a family enjoying a peaceful and joyous evening in the orchard.

5. The Bewitching Desna River ("Zacharovana Desna") Lucenko / Shamo
When I strolled with you, my love, down winding paths, the silent river bewitched us with the illusion of waves.
Musical arrangement: Ron Cahute

6. A Hush By The River ("Tykho Nad Richkoyu") Traditional Ukrainian Folk Song
In the darkness of the night, by the silent river, an enchanted forest is sleeping. Softly, it whispers a mysterious fairy tale. Sadly, the willows are weeping.
Musical arrangement: John Moroz

7. Blossoming ("Zatsvily Voloshky Syni") Novytski / Lobko
The bewitching voloshky are blossoming by the lane. They enchant me, and I cannot pass them by. Your eyes are like blue voloshky, no others can compare. My heart is aching; how can I remedy my yearning for you?
Vocal arrangement: Voloshky
Musical arrangement: Ron Cahute

8. My Kyiv ("Kyivy Mi") Lucenko / Shamo
An enchanting waltz, celebrating the beauty and charm of Ukraine's capital city, Kyiv.
Musical arrangement: Ron Cahute

9. My Son, the Ducks are Flying ("Synu, Kachky Letyat") Tkach / Bilash
A mother's loving advice to her son is to never forget his homeland, and to keep it close to his heart.
Musical arrangement: Ron Cahute

10. Is This the Horse of My Beloved? ("Oi Chei Toi Kin Stoyit?") Traditional Ukrainian Folk Song
A young maiden chances a secret meeting with her beloved, who rode up on a silver horse in the moonlight.
Vocal arrangement: Voloshky

11. Beautiful Village ("Selo") Shevchenko / Haivoronsky
A village in Ukraine is as beautiful as a pysanka.

12. Medley Traditional Ukrainian Folk Songs
Vocal arrangement: Voloshky
Musical arrangement: Ron Cahute

13. White Chestnuts ("Bili Kashtany") Malyshko / Maiboroda
Kyiv nights, secret meetings in the garden, and white chestnut blossoms are etched in my heart and mind, wherever I go.
Vocal arrangement: Voloshky
Musical arrangement: John Moroz

Acknowledgements:

• Harold "the axe" Sokyrka - Voloshky's main man, for being our first accompanist and for being there through it all.
• Ron "hop" Cahute - You are truly the king, 'nough said! It has been an honour and a privilege to work with you. The endless comic relief in the studio kept us going.
• Ian Armstrong - for putting up with our highs and lows. The time and talent you have put into this project will always be remembered!
• Johnny "Frosty" Moroz - your patience, time, devotion, faith, riffs, treks to "toon town" and most importantly, your friendship means so much. We cannot thank you enough!
• George Hupka - our photographer, video camera man, and technical advisor. We cannot thank you enough for all that you've done for us on this CD, and in fact, from the time of Voloshky's inception.
• Alice Nicholaichuk - your eagerness to help, fantastic ideas, and breathtaking artwork, are enormously appreciated.
• Rev. Bohdan and Dobr. Olya Demczuk - Without your spiritual guidance, "Otsyvi Anhely" would never be!
• Prof. George Foty - for bringing out the red pen and being our walking "slovnyk."
• Larry Klopoushak - for bringing us to where we are today, and to Lastiwka Ukrainian Orthodox Youth Choir for giving us endless opportunities to perform.
• William "Verovochka" Korec - For providing us with most of our repertoire for this CD. "Diaks" (ACC)
• Ksenya "Nasha Hutsulka" Foty - for the usefulness of the useless degree. You are right up there with Shakespeare, baby!
• Jerry Hryhorsky - for your whistle and your incredible violin talent. Your "golden microphone" is in the mail.
• Ronald Bayda - for your creative ideas and support.
• Burya rocks our socks! Thanks for the opportunity!
• Alan Newman - for your friendship and your water.
• Mr. Zip Instant Printing - for the Ukrainian fonts.
• All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Parish
• Lastly, thank you to our special friends who stuck with us when we needed your patienceand support the most. You know who you are.

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