Desiderata · No. 01
TRUTH
Voice without ego.
October 30, 2026
The opening chapter of Desiderata — a song about speaking from the center of who you are, quietly and clearly.
Project
DESIDERATA
The journey inward. The music outward.
A soulful exploration of authenticity, transformation, wisdom, and the human experience.
Inspired by Max Ehrmann's timeless poem Desiderata, this collection reflects the beauty of discovering our own truth, finding peace in stillness, and embracing life with courage and grace.
The poem that inspired the project
Desiderata · No. 02
SILENCE
Power without noise.
Anticipated January 2027
A meditation on stillness and the strength found in what goes unsaid.
Earlier work
CLARA MCVILLE
Before Desiderata, Clara released music under the name Clara McVille. That catalogue — produced by Gary Katz and including Spanish Amor — remains online at its original address.
formerly claramcvillemusic.com
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