Wind Through My Window by Sukey Molloy

I composed this song at dusk, out on the cliffs overlooking the Hudson River during the fall season. I was touched with the way the leaves danced as they fell from the trees in the wind. I continued to develop the song as I lay in bed that night, and listened to the wind come through my window. The sensation reminded me of my childhood.

The photo on the right is Axel Belohoubek playing dulcimer on Wind Through My Window. Axel’s a member of the Sukey Molloy & Friends band, and a professional music composer, arranger, pianist, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist.

Learn more about my brand new CD “I Am Sleepy!” here.

Night Is Falling by Sukey Molloy

I wrote this while watching the sunset on the New Jersey shore with very dear friends. I felt that each of us should go to sleep at night knowing we have done our best that day, and that we can let the day go in complete trust.

To the right is a photo of Christopher Cardona playing violin on Night is Falling. Chris has played on all four of my CDs, and is currently playing in “Spider Man – Turn Off The Dark” on Broadway.

I was driving near my house, and passed a stop where the children wait for the school bus. I noticed a young mother, typing away on her cell phone, while her four year old son stood next to her, waiting and watching.

It seemed a little lonely, and a bit baffling, and I wanted to call out, “Please put the phone away until you get your son on the bus!” I remember being little myself, and what a special time that was. A child’s earliest years are so precious, why not spend them together?

I was performing in a Sukey Molloy & Friends concert in a small library setting, and a young child from the audience walked right up to me while I was singing and playing the auto harp. Face to face, she placed herself in front of me, blocking my view of the audience, and insisted on handing me one of the finger puppets I had just given out. She seemed concerned that I didn’t have one! I was very struck with the wish to honor her gesture, and wasn’t sure what exactly to do.

I nodded and smiled, saying thank you with my eyes, and she would have none of it! She needed me to take that puppet, and it was clear it was the only thing to do. I stopped playing the harp, and along with the audience, gratefully accepted the gesture. I was reminded there is no “performing”, just the magic of the moment – and that moment is childhood.

I have been extremely privileged to share in classes, concerts and events with children, teachers and parents, and have observed that we share a deep wish to do what is right for the children in our care. When engaging in activities, I make every effort to assist children in the joyful work of making sense and order out of all the many impressions they receive. Sensitivity to this process is the centerpiece of my interest as an artist, and as an educator, and I am happy to share this interest with you! I hope you’ll find these articles and videos useful.