As I write these liner notes, my family and I are in the process of packing things up preparing to put our house on the market. This exercise makes me keenly aware of how much stuff we fill our lives with. The memorabilia is great – I’m glad to have a record of the major […]
This is the thirteenth track on Everything and More, and honestly, I have nothing to say about it. Let the music speak for itself.
Originally I considered releasing Still Life With Clocks on a CD by itself, but ultimately I came to appreciate the contribution it could make to Everything and More. This is an emotional 30 minute meditation on life, death, and the relentless passing of time. It was recorded in a single take, shortly after I learned […]
Bodhi Day, or Rohatusu in Japanese, is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautauma (Shakyamuni) experienced enlightenment. In the Zen Buddhist lineage of Shunryu Suzuki, and probably in other groups as well, the holiday marks the apex of a longer retreat. This retreat has become a regular part of […]
Life doesn’t get much finer than playing bluegrass at 278 beats per minute. Even though I played all instruments and provided all vocals, I really felt like I was on the front lawn jamming with the boys.