Project Amaleen

In 2023, I moved to the Haliburton Highlands, not knowing how profoundly the landscape and community would reshape my life. After more than five years away from songwriting, this new chapter reignited my creative practice and inspired me to begin writing music again.

From that renewal came Amaleen — a project named after the lake near my new home. The name reflects the environment that has shaped these songs: a place of stillness, change, reflection, and connection.

At its heart, Amaleen is about the journey of a song — from its earliest spark to its fullest expression — and about creating meaningful connections between artist, music, and audience.

Join In

A central part of the Amaleen experience is the opportunity for audiences to become part of the music itself. Through live performances, listeners are invited to move from observers to participants through sing-alongs and play-alongs, transforming each show into a shared musical experience. (Like THIS ONE!)

If you’re planning to attend a performance, visit my website (https://lizzyclarkemusic.ca/joinin) to discover which songs will feature these opportunities and how you can take part. Lyrics, chords, and practice tracks will be available ahead of time so everyone can join in — whether you’re singing from the audience or bringing an instrument along.

Songs From Seed to Bloom

Amaleen is an evolving recording project that follows each song from its earliest form to its final studio recording — while allowing the community around it to become part of that journey.

Each song begins as a seed: an intimate acoustic recording written, performed, recorded, and produced by me in my home studio. These early versions capture the songs in their simplest form, before they grow through collaboration with musicians, live performance, and connection with audiences.

As the songs are shared, listeners become part of their evolution. Through performances, conversations, and opportunities to sing and play along, the audience helps transform these songs from personal reflections into shared musical moments.

Over time, each piece will be reimagined with collaborating musicians and developed into a full studio recording. The final album will celebrate not only the growth of the songs themselves, but the relationships, performances, and community connections that helped them bloom.

Stage 1: Acoustic Singles

The first stage of Amaleen introduces the songs in their most immediate form. These acoustic demos are written, performed, recorded, and produced by me in my home studio with only voice and piano.

These recordings are not the final destination — they are the first sketches of songs that will continue to grow. They provide an opportunity for listeners to experience the music at its earliest stage and follow along as each piece develops.

The acoustic singles are available free on YouTube and Bandcamp, with an optional contribution available for those who would like to support the next stage of the project. Contributions directly support studio time, collaboration, and fair compensation for the musicians who will help bring these songs into their fullest form.

Stage 2: Studio Album

The second stage of Amaleen brings together a core group of musicians to transform these songs into their final recorded versions. Through collaboration, arrangement, and exploration, each piece will expand beyond its original acoustic foundation.

Where possible, I hope to incorporate additional textures such as strings, horns, and vocal arrangements to allow the music to grow naturally and fully.

The goal is simple: to create meaningful music with talented collaborators, while ensuring that everyone involved is valued and fairly compensated.

From there, the music will continue its journey back to the stage — returning to the community that helped shape it.

Thank you for following along on this journey from seed to bloom.