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Times Passing (Transcribed by Paul F. Page) by guitapick [Email]
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Transcribed and performed by:
Paul F. Page
Written by:
Michele Senger and Bob Prince
©1981

When I was in music school, I had a good friend who was (and still is) a fabulous violinist. He was also a purist when it came to classical music. If it said “mezzo forte”, then you did NOT play “forte”. Tempo, dotted eighth notes...everything.

Segovia’s transcription of Bach’s “Chaccone”?:

“What’s with all these bass lines? Show me where they’re written”!

“Whatever”, I’d say, lolling about like the slovenly guitarist that I was (and still am).

Don’t get me wrong...I respect that philosophy. Just don’t always abide by it.

Skip forward some decades to the present day:

I’ve been a big fan of Paul F. Page’s since my first listen here at Macjams. He’s an excellent composer/arranger and plays beautifully, too. I encourage anybody and everybody to check out his music:

http://www.macjams.com/artist/paul+f.+page

And so, I was extremely flattered and intrigued when he asked to put his hand to “Time’s Passing”:

http://www.macjams.com/song/29692

His interpretation of the piece is, for me, a perfect example of how to do it: play the music the way it speaks to you. When Michele and I wrote and recorded the piece, it was so immediate and gut wrenching for both of us. Paul’s slant is from a different perspective. He can strongly relate...but it’s along the lines of a beautiful, sad, yet sweet memory. We’re no longer there.

Komrad K asked about tunes that make you cry. I broke down on this one. Paul’s interpretation made me realize that time is, indeed, passing. And this tune, still so present in my heart and mind, is now from long ago. Except for the truly horrific moments, the difficult times of our lives are still of value and they, too, can be missed...as time passes.

From Paul F. Page:

I couldn't resist the sweet sad melody of Bob's "Time's Passing." When a song is so heartfelt, it's impossible to ignore. Bob's nailed a story that plays out in all our hearts. I'm grateful for the opportunity to lend my own perspective to this wonderful little gem.

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very nice! &mdash 08/13/07 - 08:28:23 AM
A very nice song you have there, Paul. Very relaxing to listen to.

Andr

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The minute &mdash 08/13/07 - 08:33:47 AM
I heard the first bars of this, I thought about the 'Songs that make you cry' thing and knew it would be in that category; then I read that you'd thought so too; and it is. It's just beautiful; full of emotion, thanks for this, M

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Movie soundtrack, maybe? &mdash 08/13/07 - 08:52:33 AM
Astory of time passingf, definitely. This is so poignantly beautiful... It evokes memories of childhood, then pain of first romances that faded in the sunset. Paul's talent is amazing, and joined with your talent, it soars off the charts!

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definitely a RE-interpretation &mdash 08/13/07 - 10:01:18 AM
I love the aspect of different interpretations and "coloring" of a piece by different artists... it showcases their talents. In this piece, if you listen to both, you hear that your original composition is a rock solid foundation. You also hear Paul's ability here to re-voice the cello as a violin, and shift the mood from melancholy to wistful. The live cello gave me an almost visceral response... the deep resonance tensed up my muscles. However, Paul's interpretation with the violin lines the dark clouds with a touch of sweetness... which reflects his outlook on life, I believe. I must admit to liking both of these for different reasons. Paul did an outstanding job re-scoring this and making GPO sound quite good.

So, did you have sheet music for Paul, or MIDI files to go from, or did he have to transcribe/capture the music just by listening to it?

ttfn,
Drakonis

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Sheet music!!?? &mdash 08/13/07 - 10:44:13 AM
HA!!! I told Paul: "Nose to the grindstone, mister". As in: "No"...I just sent him the mp3 and the rest was all Paul (and that even rhymes).

You and I very much on the same track here, drak. The original recording was very physical and a serious cry for help....which came quickly in the middle and then went. Paul's is from a different perspective. A perspective which I share and can now relate to, after years of distance from the situation.

I can only say great things about Paul F. Page. Incredible talent and musicianship.

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I live between the notes

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Times Passing &mdash 08/13/07 - 10:16:49 AM
I do agree with you here Bob .. Paul F Page
no less .. a real genious " heart " he can
melt the piece with two lines .. this is
extremely beautifull my friend ..so happy
to see such colab happened and be shared
here with us .. God Bless !!

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I'm speechless and don't know who many times i listened to this ! &mdash 08/13/07 - 10:51:08 AM
A real clear version of this, Mr. Paul is more than great composer at MJ and he did this piece beautifully and Mr. Bob you know what this piece means to me !!
There's a little tear in my eyes while listening to this, great music composition and great job.
So nice to hear Mr. Paul playing, Thanks for sharing this GEM here with us Mr. Bob and Mr. Paul

Take Care
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Yeman Auf Al-Rawi

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Mr Page works his magic &mdash 08/13/07 - 11:12:43 AM
It would have been very easy to go over the top with the original piece but Paul has done an excellent job of keeing the melancholia without overdosing on pathos.

A fine tune, beautifully interepreted

Cheers

Dick


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Speechless... &mdash 08/13/07 - 11:29:20 AM
...To everyone involved... speechless...

Alimar

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So... We don't get to have a copy... &mdash 08/13/07 - 11:40:54 AM
Just thought I'd get that outta way...

When reflections of something is expressed with that which is of timeless beauty, then, it somehow is able to transcend that which wasn't so, to a place that is, quite beautiful.

I don't know, (nor do I need to know) what was the life experience(s) that compelled you to write the "Passing of time", Bob, but it seems as though you had already began harvesting, that which was good from it...

This was a wonderful piece as it was. And now, it's been detailed and rendered in a way that clearly has enriched your initial efforts - And isn't that what the "passing of time" tends to do to an experience, if we're open to it... - We are able to look back, and see things in more detail to understand more, if we're willing to... It typically makes things better.

This is so rich with life! As I listened, I appreciated, just being alive.

Thanks to Paul, Michele and not at all the least, you, Bob, for sharing this wonderful piece.

Dion

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This is one &mdash 08/13/07 - 12:11:09 PM
of the reasons I love Macjams - I never used to listen much to 'classical' music but thanks to yourself and others on here I now do. And I am beginning to love it. This piece is amazingly beautiful and masterful. Thank you.
Cheers
Len



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To paraphrase Van Morrison... &mdash 08/13/07 - 01:24:49 PM
..."straight to the heart like a cannonball"....

All right, Bob, weren't you just making some remark to me about how nice it must be to have a friend to do a beautiful verson of one of your tunes? Careful what you wish for...

This combines two of my favorite musicians on MacJams, and two of my favorite MacJammers-as-people as well...two people who have always seemed to have not only their talents but their hearts and heads all in order... So in my imagination at least this ends up representing all that I like about you two guys...

I continue to love this composition, and I think this version brings out a particular sweetness that the tune can well carry...

Ed

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That's unbelievable. &mdash 08/13/07 - 04:12:53 PM
Great artistry.

This are the unbelievable highlights of MacJams.

No need to compare with the outstanding original. It shows a different kind of view, and that in a perfect way.

Thank a lot for sharing!

Greetings,

Bernd

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so &mdash 08/13/07 - 05:26:54 PM
beautiful.


deeeeepest bows to all

z

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Absolutely beautiful - &mdash 08/13/07 - 05:31:37 PM
touching and rich. Great going guys. This is very special. Thanks for posting.

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Cozy feeling all over &mdash 08/13/07 - 09:01:59 PM
subtle and dramatic all at once. Such a nice composition and expertly played out i may add.

Excellent!

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... &mdash 08/15/07 - 10:48:32 AM
we're not worthy.

Steve

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A perfectly lovely... &mdash 08/16/07 - 04:26:02 PM
interpretation of a lovely tune.

Kudos to you both. ;)


--- Joe

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;) &mdash 08/19/07 - 12:54:01 AM
this was astonishing...
how that for an adjective?

Just so sensitive and heart warming.

Nice.

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Enjoyed &mdash 08/19/07 - 11:21:56 PM
Anything that Paul puts out is terrific and enjoyed all of it.

Way to go.

Thanks for posting guitapick.

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Fine Music &mdash 08/21/07 - 07:06:19 AM
Composition and performance combine beautifully here. A piece worthy of publication beyond our little community here :)

Thanks
Bill

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One &mdash 08/21/07 - 05:42:30 PM
One of the very best posts at the site ever!
One of the most beautiful pieces I've ever heard!

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That's saying a lot, Johannes... &mdash 09/10/07 - 07:44:34 AM
...considering that your's and others are so, so fine. But thanks...that's a very nice thing to say.

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I live between the notes

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Thank you, Paul... &mdash 09/07/07 - 05:50:15 PM
...you are one exceptional musician and a fine human being...

Bob

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I liked the original very much, &mdash 10/30/07 - 06:58:44 AM
but this is also so nice, and, as you point out, brings a different perspective to the piece. Thanks for posting it.

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~ &mdash 11/17/07 - 02:53:29 PM
Thanks, Kristy...

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I have not &mdash 11/01/07 - 01:02:10 PM
heard the original yet but this is a lovely work. It really grabs hold of your feelings and WILL NOT LET GO. The melody captures such a mix of events and times, with the varied feelings about them - some happy, some sad, but all forever passed by. A wonderful treatment and thanks to you all for bringing this to the community.

Keep well,
Doug

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Thanks, Doug... &mdash 11/17/07 - 03:05:04 PM
...late to answer this...going to listen to your latest right NOW!!!

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truly amazing - wow &mdash 11/16/07 - 10:43:24 PM
This is a beautiful song Bob! Absolutely wonderful through and through. I finally was able to download quicktime so I could listen to songs and you are the first visit I made! Thank you so much for this beauty!

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I'm honored... &mdash 11/17/07 - 02:57:04 PM
..that you'd choose one of my tunes as your first...and very happy you've gotten the QuickTime thing going...

This song will always speak to me...and I'm glad it does you, too. I'm completely blown away by Paul's interpretation, here. He's like a virtual brother to me...

Thanks, Gail.

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This piece is sweet.... &mdash 12/02/07 - 10:11:12 PM
and is a pleasure to listen to....Thank you.

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~ &mdash 02/28/08 - 05:16:35 PM
Thank you, Enrique...

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A Gem Indeed!!! &mdash 04/15/08 - 12:07:50 PM
This is simply wonderful !! Words cannot express how I feel listening to this. Very thought provoking song. Roxylee has the words I was looking for. Roxylee commented ' This is so poignantly beautiful' Excatly my sentiments entirely. Thank you guys for sharing this litte treasure.
Peace Dee xx

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Thank you for listening... &mdash 04/15/08 - 12:41:12 PM
...and taking the time to comment...

I thought you'd like this. Paul's a superb talent and a great guy, too. I loved what he did with your piece...



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One criticism; &mdash 05/11/08 - 10:14:01 PM
I long for more. How exceptional. Thank you, both. :)

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You're in luck... &mdash 05/12/08 - 05:26:50 AM
...he's asked me to write "Dinner Bell" out and send it to him. I'll get to that soon, hopefully. I was very touched by what he did with this and sure the next will be just as nice...

Thanks...

Bob

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