The idea with this song was to set haiku to music, using the same structure as that which governs haiku: 5-7-5 syllables. So this song is in alternating sets of three measures with time signatures of 5/4, 7/4, and 5/4. Alternatively, one could probably argue that the song is actually in 17/4, but either way […]
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The Early Ears
One of the most painful experiences surrounding my mother’s death was spending the night in my childhood home after the funeral. It was so silent, something it had rarely been when I was growing up. Not long prior to Mom’s passing, I was fortunate to have had my iPhone handy to capture her playing the […]
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Every Letter
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 […]
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Late Night, Talking With You
This is the thirteenth track on Everything and More, and honestly, I have nothing to say about it. Let the music speak for itself.
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Still Life With Clocks
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 […]