A whimsical, romantic journey through the wilds of South West Ireland, composed and performed by (and starring) Melinda Joy and Son of Cormack. The song and video explore the ambiguity of new love, the influence of landscape on the imagination, and a longing for “the shape of a new life, more wild and free.” Produced, written, and directed by the artists, and filmed on location in Ireland (West Cork, Kerry, Wicklow, and Dublin) with cinematography, editing, and additional direction by Juro Kosec.
Melinda Joy and Son of Cormack transport us to a beautifully imagined world with “Out of the Blue,” an enchanting mix of indie rock and folk rock with a singer songwriter warmth. Set in the stunning South West of Ireland, the song conveys the uncertainty and excitement of new love and a longing for a life that feels more free and closer to nature. Its cinematic atmosphere, graceful harmonies, and heartfelt storytelling unfold with effortless charm, giving each lyric room to breathe.– Harper Jacobs, Foxfire Magazine
Song Credits:
Written and Composed by Melinda Joy (BMI) and Son of Cormack (ASCAP)
Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Don Cento at CenTones Studio in Austin, TX
Mastered by James Driscoll at Hot Tonic Mastering, Dallas, TX
Vocals: Melinda Joy and Son of Cormack
Guitars: Son of Cormack and Don Cento
Bass: Phil Spencer
Drums: Roberto Sanchez
Keyboard: Don Cento
VALENTINE'S DAY 2026
FROM MY NEWEST PROJECT, HONEYBONES
FEATURING MELINDA JOY & JURO KOSEC
ALL MUSIC & LYRICS BY MELINDA JOY & JURO KOSEC
VIDEO ANIMATION & PRODUCTION BY JURO KOSEC
DRAGON'S TAIL IN THE SKY
ROOM IN MY HEART, PERFORMED BY MELINDA JOY, RANDY LANGFORD, SON OF CORMACK,
ALISA CARR & JASON HENDRIX FROM OUR COLORS OF LOVE COLLABORATION
ORION'S BOW PERFORMED BY MELINDA JOY & JASON HENDRIX
LIVE AT KNOMAD BAR IN AUSTIN, TX
ALWAYS NEAR PERFORMED BY MELINDA JOY & JASON HENDRIX
My latest, full-length album was officially released in 2020. It is available digitally and in CD format here on my website as well as via Spotify, Apple Music / iTunes, Amazon Music, Google Play, YouTube, and all the usual online retailers. See below for preview tracks and ordering information.
Click on the links above for either: Beautiful Illusions full-album digital download ($9.99) Compact disc + digital download ($12.99). Single tracks are $0.99 each (see below for single-track purchase options). Payment is Read more
Click on the links above for either:
Beautiful Illusions full-album digital download ($9.99)
Compact disc + digital download ($12.99).
Single tracks are $0.99 each (see below for single-track purchase options). Payment is via PayPal - Credit cards accepted - just follow the PayPal payment link to put in your payment info (no PayPal account needed).
Unbound (2004) is Melinda's debut album with her former band, M.J. Baby & The Last Word. GoGirlsMusic.com calls it "a must-have for every blues/rock fan," while music journalist Kristi Singer observes "M.J. Baby & Read more
Unbound (2004) is Melinda's debut album with her former band, M.J. Baby & The Last Word. GoGirlsMusic.com calls it "a must-have for every blues/rock fan," while music journalist Kristi Singer observes "M.J. Baby & The Last Word brings soulful roots-rock with more jazz appeal than most 'rock' bands today can truthfully dish out." With your CD purchase, you'll receive a free download of the full album plus a bonus track, "Last Ditch," performed by Green-Eyed Cat.
Fans at CD Baby describe M.J.'s voice as "haunting" and give the album high praise for "great work done with the highest production values. Very very fresh sounding arrangements and killer guitar tones."
Unbound features Melinda Rothouse on vocals/bass guitar, Matthew DeOrazio on guitar/drums/harmonium, Eddie Ecker on drums/piano, and David Loayza on percussion. The CD traverses a wide emotional range, from the uncanny “Insomnia,” slow blues “Cold Town,” and introspective “The Grand Scheme” to hard-edged grooves like “Shades of Brown” and “Never Go Back.” Many of the songs describe a kind of wanderlust: being on the road, observing the terrain that’s passing by. It’s also about breaking out, cutting loose from the past and beginning anew. Unbound was recorded and mixed in New Orleans at Word of Mouth studio with renowned engineer/producer Tim Stambaugh.
Unbound is widely available online - You can stream it on Spotify and stream or download from iTunes, Amazon.com, and many more!
More tracks and works in progress are available through Soundcloud.
This original musical score was composed by Melinda Rothouse, James Thomas Martin, and Daniel Sean Hannon for a local production of the play Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead in San Marcos, Texas in 2010. It works well for medieval / renaissance soundtrack purposes.
