I composed my first piece when I was 8 years old. Which means that my composing journey spans over six decades so far. Much I have written has been lost in the chaos of life over the years. Nevertheless, I’m moved to list everything I have — warts and all. Perhaps as a cautionary tale to others! Or perhaps to encourage other composers to keep at it. Nothing happens without perseverance.
Everything is listed in roughly reverse chronological order (newest at the top).
This is going to take me a while. I thought I’d start with my CDs.
Meanwhile, if you’re not inclined to wade through all of this <grin!> I’ve marked what I think are my best efforts with ‘(**)’. Type command-F (on Mac) or control-F (on Windows) and search for **.
One keeps writing, and sometimes the Dove Descends — but only if She sees you have been faithful.
Serene Garden (2021)
“Each day I experience sadness as I see the suffering of loved ones near and far, as well as the joy of a beautiful day and watching children play. We need an inner place to sit quietly and reflect on the sorrow and anger, and also the joy and grandeur of all that comes into our lives. I wrote Serene Garden to be a musical cocoon and sanctuary, a place to give your soul rest, a place to feel once again the width and height and depth of what it is to be human.”
| Track # | Title | YouTube |
| 1. | This Too Shall Pass (**) | YouTube |
| 2. | Wings at My Window (**) | YouTube |
| 3. | Lotus Moon | YouTube |
| 4. | A Day Dawns | YouTube |
| 5. | Consolation | YouTube |
| 6. | Heart’s Desire | YouTube |
| 7. | Harmony of Flowers | YouTube |
| 8. | A Wandering Soul | YouTube |
| 9. | Autumn Rain (**) | YouTube |
| 10. | Crocus in the Spring | YouTube |
| 11. | Adrift | YouTube |
| 12. | Woodland Dance | YouTube |
| 13. | Fragrance of Twilight | YouTube |
| 14. | Lullaby (**) | YouTube |
| 15. | Eternal North Star | YouTube |
A World with No Tears (2007)
“A World with No Tears takes you to a place of majestic serenity, a place of nobility, passion and peace. Composed and performed by William Zeitler (“ZITE-ler”) for solo piano, A World with No Tears truly takes you to a magical place where your cares are remembered no more.”
| Track | Title | YouTube |
| 1. | A World With No Tears | YouTube |
| 2. | Everywhere I Search For You (You Aren’t There) | YouTube |
| 3. | An Exaltation of Larks | YouTube |
| 4. | Lullaby (**) | YouTube |
| 5. | If Only I Could Kiss It and Make It Better (**) | YouTube |
| 6. | The Laughing Sage | YouTube |
| 7. | Diamond Dewdrops | YouTube |
| 8. | Shadows at Twilight | YouTube |
| 9. | The Harmony of Flowers | YouTube |
| 10. | A Prayer in the Still of the Night | YouTube |
| 11. | A Leaf in the Wind | YouTube |
| 12. | The Dragonfly’s First Dawn | YouTube |