Mantra For Mieka

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In August of 05 I did a brief, 12 day, tour of the middle west coast (Santa Cruz to Portland). One stop was in Eugene OR where I did a benefit concert for my friend Nancy's daughter, Mieka, a first year UO student who just months before had been diagnosed with Hodgkins. I wrote this song for her and performed it for her at the concert.

Right now she's in remission!!!

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Hits: 2041
Comments: 32
Fans: 17
Plays: 332
Downloads: 88
Votes: 17
Uploaded: Nov 09, 2006 - 08:55:05 PM
Last Updated: Nov 09, 2006 - 08:55:05 PM Last Played: Oct 28, 2009 - 04:39:12 AM

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Ed Hannifin

Ed Hannifin said 1095 days ago (November 9th, 2006)

Peter, this is beautiful and touching...
...and I love everything about it. The tune itself, melody and harmony, is lovely and evocative. Your playing is so good, and the recording of the guitar is pristine. I REALLY like the percussion. Very alive, very warm, very musical.

And I love that photograph...

Gosh this has such heart, such good, clear heart...

Ed

Check out my latest song called After Loving Anne (w/jiguma, SISTERS, Komrade K and Scott Carmichael)

GuitarJanson	GuitarJanson said 1094 days ago (November 10th, 2006)
	thanks Thanks Ed, my percussionist, Bertram, is truly great. Every gig I play with him is inspiring - no lie. In a few years they will be able to say Mieka is cancer free! That will be a good day! Check out my latest song called Planxty Irwin

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 1094 days ago (November 10th, 2006)
	.. Nice tune and really good production .. and .. like .. in some way I feel very familiar to your way of playing. Sounds "at home" in some way .. Check out my latest song called Guitar test — Martin CSN (Gerry Tolman Tribute)

GuitarJanson	GuitarJanson said 1094 days ago (November 10th, 2006)
	thanks those kinds of connections are real I think. Who knows why??? Glad you like the song! Best, Peter Check out my latest song called Planxty Irwin

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 1094 days ago (November 10th, 2006)
	welcome Mr Janson... the composition as well as the performance is exellent... and I wouldn't expect passion to peek through in this genre or style, because at first it has an "Easy Listening" vibe... but as I listen this cuts through to the core... there is a sence of urgency that obviously must be there... becaus eof the subject this is perfect Check out my latest song called Good Morning

GuitarJanson	GuitarJanson said 1087 days ago (November 17th, 2006)
	thanks Thanks for your comments Scott, I appreciate them. Sorry it takes me so long to respond to posts - I get so damn busy it's crazy. I look forward to checking out your music. Best, Peter Janson Check out my latest song called Planxty Irwin

ktb	ktb said 1094 days ago (November 10th, 2006)
	so subtle and beautifully graceful. Is there some synth work going on in the background? its so expertly placed as to frame the guitar playing and nuanced percussion. This is great. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

GuitarJanson

GuitarJanson said 1087 days ago (November 17th, 2006)

thanks
Thanks John, I appreciate your taking the time to check out my music. Yes there is a bit of synth work going on behind the acoustic guitar, bass, and hand percussion. I'm also using a Raagini tanpura machine at the beginning and end of the song.

Sorry it takes me so long to respond to posts - I get so damn busy it's crazy. I look forward to checking out your music.
Best,
Peter Janson

Check out my latest song called Planxty Irwin

pengui	pengui said 1094 days ago (November 10th, 2006)
	Mellow Excellent guitar tone and sound. I wish i could get a sound like that. Check out my latest song called Louder Than Words

GuitarJanson	GuitarJanson said 1087 days ago (November 17th, 2006)
	thanks Thanks Rich, I appreciate you're taking the time to check out my music. Best, Peter Janson Check out my latest song called Planxty Irwin

buckhorn	buckhorn said 1094 days ago (November 10th, 2006)
	composition Your music has a ring of perfection to it. From compostion to excecution to production it is all flawless. I can't make one note on my guitar that sounds as pure as this. (how do you do that?) Again this is some of the most perfect music that I've heard here, or any where for that matter. Regards Check out my latest song called another fool

GuitarJanson	GuitarJanson said 1087 days ago (November 17th, 2006)
	thanks Thanks Matt, I appreciate your comments. I'm not sure "how" I get the sounds I do... I guess it's just following your ears or something. Wish I had a better answer. Hey I'm sorry it takes me so long to respond to posts - I get so damn busy it's crazy. I look forward to checking out your music. Thanks again, Peter Janson Check out my latest song called Planxty Irwin

festivalbox	festivalbox said 1094 days ago (November 11th, 2006)
	beautiful... this is a wonderful composition with a warm, earthy feel Check out my latest song called littleboy lullaby

GuitarJanson	GuitarJanson said 1087 days ago (November 17th, 2006)
	thanks Hi Gwen and Hiedi, thanks for taking the time to check out my song - I appreciate it and your comments. Sorry it takes me so long to respond to posts - I get so busy it's crazy. I look forward to checking out your music. Best to both of you, Peter Janson Check out my latest song called Planxty Irwin

Feter	Feter said 1093 days ago (November 11th, 2006)
	deep !! very emotional and the keyboard works so wonderful with the guitar ..sure the percussions very tastey here ...very good jub thank you for sharing it here with us Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

AquilA	AquilA said 1093 days ago (November 11th, 2006)
	Yeah, I think Buckhorn about said it all above. Check out my latest song called Bounce Buffet w/ Hectorious

	said 1093 days ago (November 11th, 2006)
	A lovely thing you did... not just the quality of writing and recording in this beautiful tune... but, doing it for Mieka (and your friend Nancy). Giving a benefit concert and translating through your guitar your feelings and hope for her. 1st class all the way.

ziti	ziti said 1093 days ago (November 11th, 2006)
	an instant fav you have a great feel and touch and this music breathes life. excellent excellent work. you are a friend of EJH's, and as you may know ed and I are virtually neighbors, tho we met thru the site. He says he can arrange a meeting. I would be humbled to do that sometime. i am a fan and a half! thanks ed deepest bows z Check out my latest song called Stepping Down

Ed Hannifin

Ed Hannifin said 1093 days ago (November 11th, 2006)

But...
...that's not EXACTLY what I said... So I don't come off like I'm setting up Peter's social calendar or anything...

What I said was, "You could meet him!", and what I was meaning is that Peter is part of that MacJams New England (actually MacJams Massachusetts) crew... Not like he's in London or Seattle or anything...

That being said, I think you two guys would really enjoy each other, and I'd love to see some musical interplay someday.... I'm ALWAYS ready to volunteer Ziti's house...and pool... I think the last time I saw you, Peter, was my 40th birthday party, so maybe I just need to get older again and celebrate it... You guys can bring me outrageous guitars as presents, and all will be well...

Ed

Check out my latest song called After Loving Anne (w/jiguma, SISTERS, Komrade K and Scott Carmichael)

Ed_Moran	Ed_Moran said 1093 days ago (November 11th, 2006)
	heartfelt very moving piece. Everything about it is right on. Ed Check out my latest song called Cowboy (WIP)

futzpucker

futzpucker said 1093 days ago (November 11th, 2006)

So very pretty - both the song and Mieka
This is such great music. Beyond the heartful, skillful guitar work, I absolutely love how you set your playing on a nice warm synth bed. Bertram's contribution is also full of heart, and works perfectly.

The chord structure lends itself to the heart you intended here. I am sure that this lovely woman, Mieka, was very inspired by this piece. I most certainly am.

May she be blessed with great health the rest of her long life, and may the light that shines so strongly through her eyes in the picture help heal others as well.

Check out my latest song called Just As It Is

jiguma	jiguma said 1093 days ago (November 12th, 2006)
	Stunner! Beautiful playing, excellent production, thoughtful writing - what else can I say? Neil Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

philonnie	philonnie said 1092 days ago (November 12th, 2006)
	perfection ... composition, performance, textures, mood, recording... all outstanding. another one for my contemplative ipod playlist Check out my latest song called Nothing More Nothing Less

FEEL	FEEL said 1090 days ago (November 14th, 2006)
	It just flows Love the mood in this compositon what a nice gift for a soul in need. Thanks for passing it our way too. Check out my latest song called Pigs Fly

Mcboy	Mcboy said 1088 days ago (November 16th, 2006)
	the beauty in music and sharing ..........gorgeous playing....... Check out my latest song called Heros( aclarke/mcboy)

blaky smith	blaky smith said 1088 days ago (November 16th, 2006)
	Simply excellent Beautiful and touching sound. Great music. Bravo... Check out my latest song called Pigeon voyageur

j2morrow	j2morrow said 1080 days ago (November 24th, 2006)
	Wonderful tune The song exhudes promise and hope. Beautiful job, Peter. Check out my latest song called CAPTURE THE RAPTURE

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 1063 days ago (December 11th, 2006)
	i obviously wasn't logging in on the week you posted this. so i'm late to the party. a very stunning piece. Check out my latest song called One Step Over The Line

Einarus	Einarus said 1046 days ago (December 28th, 2006)
	I don't know... ...why it took me so long to listen to this. I'm glad I finally did. Gorgeous. -Einar S. Check out my latest song called Good Things Come in Fours

drakonis

drakonis said 992 days ago (February 20th, 2007)

A beautiful gift
taken many ways... you have a great gift for playing and writing music, it is shown here. You also betray a great heart for offering such a beautiful gift to Mieka (We just recently visited Eugene for the first time on vacation, quite an endearingly warm college city.) Anyway, very pretty guitar composition and nice understated string accompaniment and perfect percussion work, well-recorded to bring out the rich resonance of the guitar. Offering my belated welcome to Macjams!
ttfn,
Drakonis

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guitapick	guitapick said 926 days ago (April 27th, 2007)
	Beautiful piece... ...from the heart... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 865 days ago (June 27th, 2007)
	Hello from Mark Stunkel Hi Pete-You may remember me from Wood & Strings... I was the guy teaching "Enter Sandman" really loud in the room next to yours. I really like this song-beautiful recording and playing.I will continue to check out your music! Mark Stunkel Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

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