Yesteryears

Particulate Eden

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Our second joint. We've put quite some work in this song, hope it shows. There's just a little 'bump' at the start of the first chorus. A tech thing we try to solve...

Composition, orchestration and all instruments: shawn evans
Vocalising and lyrics: walter vandervelde

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Lyrics

Through the frozen glass
Billions of soundflakes drop down
On the grass by the puddlehouse
Spotless casing of summer’s
Remembrance and warmth
All is quiet now outside

On this day there’s no bullet fight
Everyone sleeps
Not one crow on this ground
On this day there’s a soothing light
Veiling our fields
Spreading silence around

Feeling, breathing those yesteryears
Stretching in time
Like map-measured miles
Relics and breakable souvenirs
Locked in a shrine
Not on to compile

By the alleyway
Mourning nude branches look down
On the path to the waterhouse
Cold wind breathing in empty rooms
Greyish and white
All is soundless inside

While those shadows are paralysed
Muted and blind
There’s a brightness around
In this northern wind’s paradise
Time out of mind
No refuge to be found

Wide diverted nightlight
Shouts into my eyes

Feeling, breathing those yesteryears
Stretching in time
Like map-measured miles
Relics and breakable souvenirs
Locked in a shrine
Not on to compile

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Comments: 67
Fans: 24
Plays: 610
Downloads: 96
Votes: 26
Uploaded: Dec 02, 2006 - 03:36:40 PM
Last Updated: Dec 07, 2006 - 03:51:56 PM Last Played: Nov 12, 2009 - 04:41:20 AM

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Sea Monk Seven	Sea Monk Seven said 1085 days ago (December 2nd, 2006)
	nice its quite enjoyable. my favorite part is the guitars in the beginning. nicely mixed as well. all around good job Check out my latest song called bed wetter music (rough)

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1084 days ago (December 3rd, 2006)
	guitars Thanks for stopping by. Shawn's guitar soundscapes are indeed splendid. Glad you liked this. - Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called boundaries

	said 1085 days ago (December 2nd, 2006)
	Love it. awesome tune. great production. This is very cool.

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1084 days ago (December 3rd, 2006)
	thanks Thanks so much for your time listening and commenting, Dave. - Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called boundaries

apb	apb said 1085 days ago (December 2nd, 2006)
	.. it shows .. gets my vote .. this is excellent gothic rock. Reminds me in small places of "Big in Japan" by Alphaville.. but that's probably just me. Superb mix and I too loved those guitars. Check out my latest song called Misplaced

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1084 days ago (December 3rd, 2006)
	big in japan... ... that's something belonging to MY yesteryears, hehe. A big thanks for stopping by and for your thoughts, Alan. Always much appreciated. How is your 'oo' project getting along BTW? - Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called boundaries

apb

apb said 1084 days ago (December 4th, 2006)

no problem
.. pleasure was mine. Ah, 'oo' project? Slow .. might need some plugging ..
I've enlisted the Brothers Luper (I think), if I can take "bring it on" as a yes lol ..
sent some Notes to some girls I know - we'll see. I have an improved version/mix if you want me to re-send it to you?

---
"In Swedish, there is a subtle difference between being ugly or drunk"

Check out my latest song called Misplaced

atonalis	atonalis said 1085 days ago (December 2nd, 2006)
	loved this as well m8 a song a month? sounds gr8 to me. Walter.....excellent job on your artistry, lyrics and emotion.....an absolute pleasure to work with you....... Check out my latest song called lit with a wet match.

moorlandt

moorlandt said 1084 days ago (December 3rd, 2006)

likewise
I found this comment (fragment) on AcidPlanet about the song: "...It seems to have an originality that would suggest the two of you have been working together for years...". Dead on, and nothing more to add. Crazy to face that each song doens't take more than three or four e-mails from both sides... But one day we should start 'talking' to each other :-)

- Walter

---
Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere.

Check out my latest song called boundaries

haribo	haribo said 1085 days ago (December 2nd, 2006)
	amazing singing style.. along with already unique and unidentifiable percussion your vocal in this reflect a spectrum of all different ethnic vocal styles sparkling within your personality... a great joy to have found this.. thanks for sharing Check out my latest song called Fragment

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1084 days ago (December 3rd, 2006)
	a pleasure sharing with you What a poetic comment, Hún. Thanks so much for your beautiful words. - Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called boundaries

regulus

regulus said 1085 days ago (December 2nd, 2006)

Very well
old soul. Great panarama of expression. The delivery of this struck me akindred to ancient celt-norse poem form instructure, intrenched in ultra moderesk goth somber. Totaly cool combo.

If, for me, maybe because of my earing, the voice sounded a little distorded due to antenuation of the mic in a couple of places. But then I listen with dynasour ears and all is not as it used to be.

Cheers amigo...........

Check out my latest song called Won:23

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1084 days ago (December 3rd, 2006)
	distortion Except for that 'bump' just before the start of the first chorus, I don't hear distortion in the vocal track. I'll try to listen close again... Thanks a million for pointing this out and for your great comment. - Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called boundaries

MissChaos

MissChaos said 1085 days ago (December 3rd, 2006)

you boys rock my socks
That's it. Walter, you're now my favorite male vocalist here at MacJams. Gawd, I love the tremelo in your voice at the end of the phrases. And the bass notes.... yummy. This is the real deal.

And Shawn (is it Sean?), your music is f'ing brilliant as usual. Sorry, I'm getting carried away. This is just too good.

You boys rock. Thank you for finding each other. Can I borrow Walter for some vocals, though? :-)

Check out my latest song called Mama Cries - Album Version (MJRF)

moorlandt

moorlandt said 1084 days ago (December 3rd, 2006)

carried away by your visit
Wow... your favourite male vocalist? You're too kind, Miss C! But you're right about this: Shawn is indeed a f'king brilliant composer, musician and orchestrator. And I cherish this collab project like a baby. Borrow me? Hmmm... let me check the current rates... :-) With pleasure of course.

- Walter

---
Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere.

Check out my latest song called boundaries

	said 1085 days ago (December 3rd, 2006)
	Love it I really dig this one....Kudos you 2. Nice work and take care Kenta

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1084 days ago (December 3rd, 2006)
	thx Kanta... ... for always being so supportive. Very much appreciated. - Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called boundaries

Alannah	Alannah said 1085 days ago (December 3rd, 2006)
	Walter .... .. I was both shocked and stunned by your vocals on this one .... I was expecting to hear that deeeeeeeeep BASSSSSS resonance that I have come to expect .... I now know your range travels ... in both directions .... very NICE !!!!! Check out my latest song called I'm Drownin' - Smokey VW (feat Alannah) + Outtaorbit

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1084 days ago (December 3rd, 2006)
	Alannah... Perhaps I just might want to get rid of the 'lowest voice of MJ' reputation :-) No, I guess Shawn's basic composition was so damned rich that it allowed me to use the full vocal scale. Thanks for stopping by, Alannah. You're always a welcome guest. - Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called boundaries

Wildcat

Wildcat said 1084 days ago (December 3rd, 2006)

perfect couple
Walter, Shawn...you are a perfect musically couple...the inspiration of each others donation is listenable and makes it a joy for the listener. I like this track a lot. The lyrics are a invitation to enter yesteryears world.Thanlk you both for taking me to this place.
I am like always looking forward for your next one. I am sure Shawn is allready buisy with it...

Check out my latest song called Somewhere in No Man´s Land

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1084 days ago (December 3rd, 2006)
	perfect friend A pleasure to bring you into the yesteryears' world, Tan. And a big thanks for your ever so lovely comments. You're right about the fact that Shawn is already busy with a new track. Be sure I'll keep you posted on this :-) - Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called boundaries

Mcboy	Mcboy said 1084 days ago (December 3rd, 2006)
	well crafted song....from the emotional vocals to the tight arrangement......u have a fan here.....! Check out my latest song called Heros( aclarke/mcboy)

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1084 days ago (December 3rd, 2006)
	McBoy... Thanks, man. And a warm welcome to the PE-fanclub :-) And from my side I need to dive into the 'slingers' collab song soon again. I'll keep you posted... - Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called boundaries

Youra	Youra said 1084 days ago (December 3rd, 2006)
	Whoaa ! What a voice ! Beautiful song. Deep and magnificently crafed. Bravo les gars. Check out my latest song called Funkaboka

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1084 days ago (December 3rd, 2006)
	thanks Un tout grand merci pour l'écoute et les commentaires, Youra! - Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called boundaries

datafunk	datafunk said 1084 days ago (December 3rd, 2006)
	fantastic new trick what a pleasure to hear such a magnificient track, what a trick! perfect combination of everything. you guys should plan a live event at some stage :) Check out my latest song called Dr Lioli vs the seven blender army (feat Dr Lioli as himself)

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1084 days ago (December 3rd, 2006)
	Fred! Merci Fred, I value your comments a lot. And let me tell you again that I enjoyed our recent tri-collab so much as well. Will be continued very soon... A live gig? Brilliant idea! - Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called boundaries

blaky smith	blaky smith said 1084 days ago (December 3rd, 2006)
	Good collab... As always a very good work Walter and your collab with Shawn give a succesful result. Your voice is perfectly in harmony with the music sounds. I like really this track and I think that your style is unique here. Bravo... Marc Check out my latest song called Sur le sable (w Jiguma)

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1082 days ago (December 5th, 2006)
	merci Marc Thanks a bunch for your support, neighbour! Heartwarming. - Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called boundaries

screamalexz	screamalexz said 1084 days ago (December 3rd, 2006)
	creative i like the opening instrumental. some crazy sounding guitar. an interesting vocal, it's sort of haunting and dark in some parts. at points it kind of reminds me of the smiths. creative lyrics. like the mellow part near the end. Check out my latest song called Die (Album Version)

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1082 days ago (December 5th, 2006)
	the smiths It's always interesting to hear about those comparisons. The smiths never came to my mind, but I think I can see what you mean. Thanks for your time listening and commenting, Chance. - Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called boundaries

Stun Nutz	Stun Nutz said 1084 days ago (December 4th, 2006)
	damn ! The stuff you guys do together is particularly perfect. This one reminds me of Japan, or maybe Sisters of Mercy... but perhaps cooler than both? Seriously. Check out my latest song called Gossamer dissected

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1082 days ago (December 5th, 2006)
	Japan Damn, for once I was so happy not be compared with David Sylvian again... and there comes Japan... Haha, don't worry, this is a real honour. Thanks so much for your comment, Eric. - Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called boundaries

K.I.S.KISMET	K.I.S.KISMET said 1083 days ago (December 4th, 2006)
	Blown away fabulous all around! Check out my latest song called Your's

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1082 days ago (December 5th, 2006)
	Thanks K Blown away by your artistry as well. Maybe you should join us for a PE track some day. - Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called boundaries

paul f. page

paul f. page said 1083 days ago (December 4th, 2006)

Yesteryears
I probably shouldn't be commenting because I don't really understand this kind of music. I did find it interesting from an orchestration standpoint...but I wonder what the point of having lyrics is if the listener can't understand them on their own?! You are definitely quite a talented poet and have a message to tell. But the song doesn't do it...for me.
Paul

Check out my latest song called Double Etude

moorlandt

moorlandt said 1082 days ago (December 5th, 2006)

Confused
I'm confused here, Paul, and maybe you could help me out. I've read your comment at least 10 times, but still don't quite get what you mean. Are the lyrics too abstract, or do you want to say you don't hear them through the music? You kind of like the orchestration, but the song doesn't work for you. Hmmm, really I would like you to explain me more in detail what bothers you about the song. Is it the genre? In that case I can't do much. Hey, I don't like for instance country music, so I will never comment on it, just because I cannot judge in that case whether song is good or bad. Or do you think it's bad in its genre? In that case, please explain. I'm always open and anxious to learn. One of the main reasons why I joined this community...

- Walter

---
Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere.

Check out my latest song called boundaries

atonalis

atonalis said 1082 days ago (December 5th, 2006)

then don't listen.
sorry. but i listened to your music Paul. you play with the finesse of some of the finest players i schooled with at peabody(i'm a classical guitarist)...... such nice phrasing and semi - virtuostic technique..... in a traditional sense.......but there are many of us out there making music that doesn't conform to older traditional arranging and performance...... you can't understand the lyrics without them printed? then make your own to it with your imagination..... there is nothing constructive about your comment.............many apollogies for this. although you are a skilled musician..... it's too bad you don't have the frame of mind to come out of your conservatory snobbery......

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DOCTORBIZARRE	DOCTORBIZARRE said 1083 days ago (December 4th, 2006)
	HMMM Old farts need not apply! This was cool! SOunded really professional! I like your vocal slager! Check out my latest song called STORM

Electric Lobster	Electric Lobster said 1083 days ago (December 4th, 2006)
	A great tune - but ..) As I told Walter before I 'd like to hear more of Shawn's great sounds :) He promised me to do another collaboration with Shawn where he will keep this in mind. I like Walter's voice - no doubt - but it is too present her (IMHO). Waiting impatiently for the next tune :) Check out my latest song called Rain Rain [vox/ Linda Courtien]

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1082 days ago (December 5th, 2006)
	promised Next time I'll keep my addition to some minor 'ooohs' and 'aaahs'. Hehe... - Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called boundaries

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1083 days ago (December 4th, 2006)
	Synthesis You guys make a great team. Check out my latest song called Machine Man (w Beastie Boys)

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1082 days ago (December 5th, 2006)
	David... I always welcome your thoughts and comments. - Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called boundaries

jiguma

jiguma said 1083 days ago (December 5th, 2006)

Superb collab - congratulations!
Incredible collab guys!! Shawn's instrumentation is exceptional (and rather inspiring). Walter, great vocalising as usual. I especially enjoyed the guitar work on this - not overpowering but strong and aggressive nonetheless. I'd probably like to hear more of Walter in the loud sections and a little less in the softer passages. Hey Biz, I'm an old fart and I love this stuff!
Neil

Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

moorlandt

moorlandt said 1082 days ago (December 5th, 2006)

collab
Neil, believe me... working together with this hyper-talented guy is nothing less than a dream come true. Not easy to keep pace with his great artistry. As always, I value your comment a lot, and I completely understand what you mean. Hey, you're everything but an old fart to me (Chad replied more or less to Paul's comment, well... you're certainly aware of his 'direct' communication style:-)

- Walter

---
Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere.

Check out my latest song called boundaries

composerclark	composerclark said 1081 days ago (December 6th, 2006)
	Apparently... I thought I'd left a comment a few days ago, but apparently not. Anyway, the gist of it is: Very impressive. I love all the musical touches; lots of "ear candy" to keep a person constantly interested. And the singing is as always, haunting, moving, impressive. Great job here! Check out my latest song called Scarlet Nightfall

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1081 days ago (December 6th, 2006)
	ear candy Clark, your comments always mean a lot to me. As a classical musician/composer, you are man with a broad and open vision. I like that a lot. - Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called boundaries

Denny Borsboom

Denny Borsboom said 1081 days ago (December 6th, 2006)

An impressive...
almost scary tune. The guitar arrangements are beautiful, as is the vocal. Walter, in the lower registers your voice shines. One rarely sees vocals this low in Rock/Pop. The only singer I remember that goes so low was the guy from Type O Negative. But I like this work (much) better. If I heard this on the radio, I probably wouldn't recognize it for not being a full studio production. I wouldn't zap away either. Great work, both of you.
Best
Denny

Check out my latest song called Memphisto

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1080 days ago (December 7th, 2006)
	don't zap away:-) Thanks Denny for these beautiful comments. I really dig your last tune as well, even if I'm lousy in solving that damned puzzle... A great and very creative idea by the way. - Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called boundaries

	said 1080 days ago (December 7th, 2006)
	One of the coolest... voices at Macjams singing on darkly cool music soundbed. Great team effort here. A mood rock-piece that really does harken back to Bowie. This is really unique, different and yet immediately likable. Kudos

moorlandt

moorlandt said 1078 days ago (December 9th, 2006)

'different and yet immediately likable'...
...that's one hell of a compliment, and exactly what we intend to reach with Particulate Eden: trying to walk on the thin line of a kind of semi-meanstream genre. Listenable but surely out of the common. I'm very happy with that. And of course a reference to Mr Bowie is ALWAYS welcomed :-)

- Walter

---
Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere.

Check out my latest song called boundaries

ktb	ktb said 1080 days ago (December 7th, 2006)
	wow really cuts. walter your vocals continue to blow me away. your ability to collab with so many diverse artists is impressive as h*ll. atonalis : brilliant. the theatrical souring guitars to the deliberate and beautiful piano interludes. this is a stunning track. very trippy. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1078 days ago (December 9th, 2006)
	spoiling John, you're spoiling me/us with such great comments. Thanks for stopping by and taking your time to listen. Very much appreciated. - Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called boundaries

dapickle	dapickle said 1079 days ago (December 8th, 2006)
	... Your name's Walter?!? Check out my latest song called Same As Today

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1078 days ago (December 9th, 2006)
	euh... ...is that a problem? --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called boundaries

	said 1074 days ago (December 13th, 2006)
	Epic... Well, we know it's not "Cronkite"... It's sure you can deliver the latest news in great music... This is very complete with all of the combined elements reporting in to complete the Headline. Great job! . - Harold

jmt	jmt said 1064 days ago (December 23rd, 2006)
	this to to the Very nice you guys! I'm glad I stopped in and found this to listen to and DL. Excellent all the way around... music, lyrics, vocals, production... Cheers! Check out my latest song called mARINERS lULLABY

e46	e46 said 1060 days ago (December 27th, 2006)
	very cool ! When it started I thought that it was going in one direction, and before I know it, it's gone in a completely different direction. Definitely loved the composition, and the vocals were spot on. They've got a nice "dark" feel to them which was really cool. GREAT colab ! Check out my latest song called So Selfish (The FINAL FINAL version)

Einarus

Einarus said 1060 days ago (December 27th, 2006)

Grabbed me...
...and held me tight. From the opening guitar line in the intro and to the final bitcrushed beats at the very end, I was listening closely.
Your voice has something about it that's very alluring and pleasant to listen to. I don't know what it is, but it's good. And it fits very well with the overall vibe of the track.
Which brings me to the mix/production. Not much to say about that. How can one criticize something that does not need criticizing?
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"

A great collaboration and a very cool track.

-Einar S.

Check out my latest song called Good Things Come in Fours

Boris the Bull

Boris the Bull said 1038 days ago (January 19th, 2007)

thoughts from the bull...
came across this one in the 2006 MacJams Retrospective collection. such a deeply interesting and evocative piece. walter, i didn't realize this was something you had done, so i hope you know how joyed i was to realize this!

like most everything else you've done, the piece draws the listener in like blurred words written on a stone. your work is theatrical and dynamic, conjuring epic images and grand scapes. you've both created something wonderful here. nice work!

nothing about this that i didn't enjoy. i'm happy i get to play it as much as i want! thank you, as always!

Check out my latest song called What You'd Be Like

said 1007 days ago (February 18th, 2007)

Awesome!
As leaves one in awe. Lyrics are very deep, as in i read them quite thoroughly and still can't grasp them entirely, it is a sad song. That much i do understand. Two points of very subjective criticism in the greek sense of word (kritikos=positive:-)), 1 the lyrics are sung too fast in the beginning, like your trying to catch up, 2 the percussion lacks velocity changes. For example the closed hi-hats roll in the latter part of the song have the same velocity, it gives me a on off on binary feel. I noticed since i have that problem a lot, you get that when playing drums on a computer, it just lacks natural velocity differences and other influences.
BUT!
My hat goes off to you two and I bow in awe!
See the criticism as jealousy or a compared to the other comments not too gentle push towards perfection (as if i know what it is).

Particulate Eden

Particulate Eden said 1006 days ago (February 19th, 2007)

hey marc..
You're right about the vocals! In the first verse they come just a tiny bit too early in the mix, which gives that feeling as if they are 'running in front' of the music. Just one of those little things that can happen with collab songs, especially one like this, where Shawn and I work on completely incompattible platforms.

About the velocity changes... I don't know anything about that. So I give you the advantage of the doubt :-)

Thanks so much again for taking your time to listen and comment. Be sure this is very much appreciated, especially when it's done with a critical ear like yours.

- Walter

Check out my latest song called Yesteryears

said 1006 days ago (February 20th, 2007)

Im glad to hear
Justs after i had hit the submit button i was like, oh oh Marc, wasn't there another way of putting it?. No (giving time constraints in this stressed body). I dont want to sweet talk no one any more and wouldn't give these comments if i really didn't like the song. Bladiblabla, you know that. Your voice, sigh...the beats (atonalis is a true magician of the sorts)
It rocks the dogs b4llocks (as the Brits eloquently put it). Phew. And I know how difficult it is to collab over these distances. Keep em comming sir!!!
yours truly

---
if you don't succeed at first skydiving is not for you

Macaudion	Macaudion said 1005 days ago (February 20th, 2007)
	Brilliant! I have been rendered nearly speechless by this... I had no idea that the two of you had paired off to collab in this way - Feeling a little stupid... Excellent combo, and on all accounts - Words can only diminish what I hear in this - Thanks fellows! Macca Check out my latest song called 123 iGetU

Particulate Eden	Particulate Eden said 1004 days ago (February 21st, 2007)
	feel stupid? No reason to feel stupid, macca! Your visit is much much appreciated. As are your lovely words. - Walter Check out my latest song called Yesteryears

gregd

gregd said 895 days ago (June 10th, 2007)

Split
I like the music quite a bit. The glitchy drums with the piano and guitar is nicely mixed.

And Walter's voice is so unique and grabbing. It fits well in this song.

However, I feel like the vocals and the music are fighting each other throughout this piece. I don't get a feeling of interplay between the music and the vox. There is still quite a bit of promise in this one, though.

-g

Check out my latest song called 08nov08

	said 533 days ago (June 7th, 2008)
	Great! Not my usual style but I find this a masterpiece... KUDOS guys, amazing tune! Take Care - Yeman A. Al-Rawi