Thanks! I was thinking about adding something to the first 2 minutes, because it takes some time before the music actually starts. A lack of ideas and the decision to give her poem enough space in the mix decided against it.

patience is a virtue and sometimes has it’s rewards!

But it does seem so rare these days. Or am I getting old? ;-)

The guitar player will be pleased to hear that. Thanks for visiting and commenting.

Thank you very much. It’s always hard to imagine what other people hear in something you have lived with for quite some time. It’s good to read that it has some surprises in store.

Somebody over at MI7 already praised the sleep-inducing properties of my music…he he he… Thank you for your kind words about the arrangements and ideas. It reminds me of discussions I have had with a friend of mine about what are the rules for a good arrangement. He is looking for the hit formula, while I don’t care for rules while writing music (at least not consciously).

Thanks! You know, at first I wasn’t too sure about that first part too, but I wanted to give her voice more space than I usually do and I had no idea what to add to the first two minutes anyway. And even I had to listen to it a couple of times (after uploading) before realising that it probably works better this way.

Well, thank you very much for your kind words. And for adding it to your playlist (and the same to MC Jack in the Box).

Now see what you did. You made me blush. ;-) Your nice comments are much appreciated. It’s funny to see such positive responses from you guys when you least expect it. It only shows that I don’t have a clue when I have got something decent in my hands (runs to his trashcan to salvage some old bits and pieces).

Thank you! Maybe these comments will trigger the guitarist to come out of his creative hibernation.

Quote: essesqI saw this track was over 6 minutes long and thought, gee do I have enough attention for that? Back in the day I could listen to 40 minutes of slowly evolving music, but those days are gone. I do need an instant interest or I drift out.

I know what you mean (although I am listening to David Sylvian’s Approaching Silence right now). I better not direct you to my 15.5 minutes lasting piece The Hand That Holds The Key To Creation then. ;-)

Quote: essesqThe music is fantastic. Yes buy some damn big alarm clocks and set them up at the guitarist’s house, talent like that should not rest.

The acoustic guitar piece I mentioned was recorded after he and his girlfriend moved back from Aruba after five years living and working there. My hope was that the change of scenery would give a boost to his motivation and creativity, but unfortunately it didn’t. A shame really, because he is a good guitar player and an even better songwriter.

Quote: essesqBut the real credit should go to you for arranging such a powerhouse of a piece of music and words. Great great stuff.

Well, I’m not sure about that, because other people are capable of making more out of less, while I sometimes am unable to turn even the best source material into something decent. But sometimes I get lucky.

Anyway, thank you very much for taking the time to listen to and comment on it. Much appreciated.

Thanks. It’s good to see that this song still attracts people after almost two months.