This two-track instrumental EP was inspired when I tried to imagine how the struggles and hardships endured by my sister Charlotte and others I care about, and the world at large have, had to deal with their terminal illness and how those that care for them navigate their ever-changing roller coaster emotions.

With that in mind, the title track, Pretty Little Bird, is intentionally aggressive in nature, as I imagined a pretty little bird and its companion being chased relentlessly by a swarm of predator birds and as the battle continued, they finally eluded them and rose above and flew away.

While Charlotte’s Song is a gentle flowing tune inspired by her loving and considerate way she lived her life, her graceful acceptance and how she rose above her struggles throughout her life and how she was always there for me when I needed some sisterly advice.

In my minds eye, I imagined Charlotte making her way to heaven in the arms of an angel.

In 2019, Ish, aka Ishdafish a gifted singer, songwriter and storyteller got together with some of his talented musical friends to record 4 of Ish’s original up-tempo, rock and blues tunes.

This was intended to be a 10 song project.

Due to the impact of Covid19 Ish decided to mix, master and release the 4 tracks as an EP – IT TAKES TIME.

These recording sessions took place at Doug Perry’s Recording Studio in Kamloops, BC. Doug is a seasoned and much respected engineer and producer and throughout the years has co-produced with Ish, four wonderful CD recordings.

All Words and Music composed by Loren Bagelman, IshdafishMusic Canada; Except for Walking Shoes, Music co-written with Rick Poppa Dawg Halisheff.

All songs & instrumentals © 2020 IshdafishMusic and Registered with Canadian Library & Archives, SOCAN/SODRAC & BMI.

Produced by Loren Bagelman & Doug Perry. Performed by Ish / Ishdafish & Friends

Thanks to Doug Perry, who engineered, co-produced and mastered this EP - IT TAKES TIME.

To listen to these tunes or to purchase them, please visit Ish's website https://www.ishdafish.ca and check out his recording page.

Up Fish Creek is a wonderfully produced CD recording that was specifically written, arranged and produced to appeal to All Ages.

For it offers a delightful mix of upbeat positive themes and varied musical styles that bounce around from Folk, Bluegrass to Rock-Grass and the Blues.

The thoughtfully written themes encompass topics we all can relate too; from love won and lost, to appreciating kindness and consideration, the joys of friendship and family, to caring for the environment.

While some deal with life’s inescapable challenges, but still carry messages of hope and joy.

We also decided to take a leap of faith and to share with you four delightfully arranged Instrumentals blended in amongst the songs, that we hope will set your imagination free as you discover a new and charming aspect of our music.

Starting off with the title track, Up Fish Creek; it’s a high octane Instrumental mix of Louisiana Swing and Celtic-like influences; intended to ignite your imaginative spirit and inspire you to get up and dance.

There are also two beautifully arranged European flavored Instrumentals featuring Accordion & Melodica.

We have also included a Celtic like Jig featuring clawhammer banjo, violin, penny whistles, flutes and wooden spoons. This Instrumental will have you tapping your feet, hugging the ones you love and dancing uncontrollably.

With that in mind, imagine going to a wonderful music festival in the park and discovering that there is something here for everyone - young and old alike, and, everyone is having fun, as you wander from stage to stage.

And, or, maybe you might just find a picnic table under a shady tree, by the creek, hang out and have your lunch, enjoy the music, and have some fun.

We hope you enjoy listening to Up Fish Creek, and find it in your heart to play them for your family and friends, young and old alike.