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As with all of my other songs, this was recorded this past summer at my brother's studio and I have not had a chance to record any new songs since then.
If you will, imagine after a long day, sitting down to wind down and think about nothing but calm breathing. Look outside and watch the trees sway, or the clouds moving, or the birds singing, just watch nature being nature.
God's Grace is upon you. Hope you enjoy this one. Be well!
Lyrics:
It is the time to be thankful
for the blessings we receive
Tell your significant other
you are glad that they dont leave
The air we breathe, the food we eat
The friends that never leave
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What? &mdash 11/20/07 - 10:06:50 AM
Sorry about the lyrics....I was making up some more thoughts and actually meant to delete all of that. Ooops, my bad. [ Reply to This ]
Trickle of Grace &mdash 11/20/07 - 10:56:08 AM
its the theme of thinking
for the blessings we embraced
Tell the world to slumber
your glance for abony and ivory
the air the magic of the sphere
the piano that never leave !
thank you for sharing ! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Feter &mdash 11/20/07 - 02:31:46 PM
I appreciate you always being so supportive. Thank you for coming by and listening. Glad you enjoyed it. [ Reply to This ]
A pregnant pause... &mdash 11/20/07 - 11:13:45 AM
...as we sit quite still and reflect...watching the images of our lives (as if projected on a screen) floating by...scanning for meaning...scanning for love...and---with a heart overflowing with gratitude---finding it...
Well done Gail. [ Reply to This ]
Much appreciated &mdash 11/20/07 - 02:39:24 PM
Micheal, thank you for listening. Your words are very sweet and calming. Nice that you put those with my song and found the interpretation I had hoped for. Wonderful! So glad you stopped by. Take care! [ Reply to This ]
What &mdash 11/20/07 - 11:38:22 AM
can I say Gail but.... Beautifully ponderous, emotional and restful; just wonderfully relaxing. regards M [ Reply to This ]
My friend Maurice! &mdash 11/20/07 - 02:44:02 PM
You are always so kind. You make me smile everytime you visit and give me such generous comments. I hope you know how much I appreciate your continued support. I am glad you liked this one. You know how much I love your work as well! Thanks so much. [ Reply to This ]
my favorite... &mdash 11/20/07 - 12:08:17 PM
my favorite holiday is Thanksgiving, and this is a sweet addition to the time of year. The music and your performance seem appropriately slow and thoughtful. Unfortunately the piano-synth used has a noticeably "synthy-muddy-non-piano-sound" to the low-midrange notes. But the right-hand sounds very clear and pretty. We just GOTTA get your keyboard hooked up to your computer and get you recording new stuff! I think it would be good for you too (except for the initial hurdle of getting everything set up and working.)
I'm not sure why you would want to delete your thoughts from the lyrics section, very heartfelt and lovely thoughts... oh, and you can count me as one of your "friends who never leave." :-)
Happy Thanksgiving, and thank you for sharing this beautiful gift of your music!
ttfn,
Drakonis [ Reply to This ]
Happy Thanksgiving to you! &mdash 11/20/07 - 02:49:59 PM
Thank you for never leaving! I hear what you are saying and who knows.....Santa may come and visit me this year and take care of that little problem. (No-not the brain problems) but the recording problems! I thank you so much for always encouraging me and trying to help me continue with my music. You are such a delightful dragon to have around! Blessings to you and yours! [ Reply to This ]
- &mdash 11/20/07 - 02:10:12 PM
very touching.I was picturing all the mountains behind my house speeded up with the clouds sweeping past and shafts of sunlight sweeping across the valleys.
Great for meditation & spirituality
RG [ Reply to This ]
Aww thanks RG &mdash 11/20/07 - 02:53:16 PM
I love the mountains and the beautiful picture you shared. It reminds me of some of the same thoughts I had when playing this piece. Peace, serenity, love, beauty....blessings! I really appreciate you listening and I am so happy you liked it. Thank you. [ Reply to This ]
this is &mdash 11/20/07 - 02:19:47 PM
so beautiful. you play so nicely, and come up with the prettiest melodies. perfect for this foggy morning. [ Reply to This ]
Wow - Thank you Michael! &mdash 11/20/07 - 02:57:24 PM
I was just listening to your latest and I loved it! You are so talented! I am so glad you came by and heard mine. I appreciate your kind words and am very glad you liked it! [ Reply to This ]
both soothing and stirring &mdash 11/20/07 - 02:54:12 PM
I wish I could write music like you. You should be doing it full time, or at least part time. That's what you were meant to do.
(I was imagining being high in a tree watching nature below.) [ Reply to This ]
My dear Chris! &mdash 11/20/07 - 03:03:51 PM
First of all....Thank you for being my friend. I am so grateful to have you in my life! It means so much to me when you enjoy my music. I rely on your encouragement and support more than you know. Thank you for the very kind comments and tell me...when can I start my new job being your personal pianist? How much do you pay? What is my guaranteed minumum? Thanks SS!! [ Reply to This ]
Always moving... &mdash 11/20/07 - 04:25:31 PM
and emotionally charged.Peace filled,calm and satisfied.How blessed MJer's are to have you to share your gift.Much enjoyed Gail,much.
Blessings, [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Daniel! &mdash 11/20/07 - 08:33:11 PM
I really appreciate you stopping by and I thank you kindly for the nice compliments. That means so much. Everytime I see your name, I cannot help but smile. I love it! really glad you liked the song. I am the one blessed here to have such kind people around such as you! Take care my friend. [ Reply to This ]
Hmmm... &mdash 11/20/07 - 09:43:30 PM
...I love the lyrics...
The music's a given, at this point. What's the make of piano? Looking forward to your next. This is beautiful. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Bob &mdash 11/21/07 - 10:44:25 AM
Good to see you here. Thank you for stopping by and leaving your very kind comments. I believe that this was recorded on an Ensoniq keyboard, but am not positively sure. I didn't pay a whole lot of attention to that. I just liked the sound of the grand piano it had. Looks like others disagree, but hey, oh well... :) I am happy you enjoyed it. Take care my friend!
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snow'd today &mdash 11/20/07 - 10:27:25 PM
and I got to spend some time staring out the window listening to this. made the day. nice touch...curious to know if its all mpped out or i there some improv in there? cuz it sounds very organic like you were pouring yur soul into the song. [ Reply to This ]
thanks &mdash 11/21/07 - 10:53:06 AM
I am glad you enjoyed this on a snowy day. Nice to imagine that beautiful white snow, as we have not had any here yet. This song was recorded at the same time as all of my others. Same day, same sitting. It is funny to me how many of them sound different when I never changed anything, other than using the foot pedal too much or too little, I guess. I made them up as I went along and honestly, many of them have a lot of the same chords used over and over which makes me nuts, I never realized it. Anyway, I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to listen and happy you liked it. I visited your last song and really enjoyed it very much! Take care. [ Reply to This ]
You see... &mdash 11/20/07 - 11:00:52 PM
...I told ya so! Get that piano tuned and start writing more. This quiet little meditation is so delicate and just so thoughtful at every single point. The instrument you are using sounds awfully like a harp to my ears and I like that sound for this landscape very much...I can't understand why you aren't writing more. Your music is wonderful, Gail. We need to hear more of it. Blessings for a peaceful Thanksgiving. Thank you for this little gift.
Peace.
Paul [ Reply to This ]
Hello Paul &mdash 11/21/07 - 11:03:15 AM
Always such a pleasure for me to see you come by. Your opinion, I always value so much as you are so talented it blows me away! I have no control over the tuning of the keyboard as it was on an electronic one at my brothers house. However, I am going to purchase my own equipment soon, I hope, so that I can play and record off of my keyboard at home. I am so inexperienced with all this mess, so sort of hesitant as well. I have enjoyed this experience more than I ever imagined. Having people like my music is the greatest feeling ever! I appreciate your kind compliments and am so pleased that you liked this one. I wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving also. [ Reply to This ]
The Grace That Trickles... &mdash 11/21/07 - 01:25:12 AM
from your soul through your fingers.
Another lovely, melodic and introspective tune... played with so much feeling and grace that it's palpable.
You have much to be thankful for... and so do we, to be able to hear it.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Gail. ;)
--- Joe [ Reply to This ]
Well Joe, my oh my! &mdash 11/21/07 - 11:09:02 AM
You made me blush. Thank you so much for the kind compliments. I cannot tell you how much that means to me. I appreciate your time in listening and commenting. I am very glad you enjoyed the song. I am really thankful for all the people I have came in contact with here at MacJams. Very nice folks! You included! Happy Thanksgiving Joe! [ Reply to This ]
What can I add to the comments &mdash 11/21/07 - 07:37:53 AM
Aww Don't cry! &mdash 11/21/07 - 11:12:16 AM
Thank you for coming by Roxylee. I am so glad you liked it and didn't mean to make you cry :) So Smile and be happy as your usual beautiful self! Thank you my friend! Be well. [ Reply to This ]
Really heartfelt &mdash 11/21/07 - 10:52:18 AM
and very gracefully played. The pieces you have been posting are all top quality, and, along with many other things, I'm thankful that you are here, sharing your music with all of us. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks so much! &mdash 11/21/07 - 11:35:40 AM
That was so nice of you to say Kristyjo. I am also thankful for people like you that have such kind hearts and are so generous to others. Thank you for coming by and making my day. [ Reply to This ]
Fine piano playing &mdash 11/21/07 - 11:05:08 AM
Very reflective. A long piece that lulls gently. Evocative and emotional. You are a talented performer. Good stuff -
Phil [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Phil &mdash 11/21/07 - 11:40:23 AM
I am so glad you liked it. Thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to listen. It means a lot to me. Take care! [ Reply to This ]
right then &mdash 11/21/07 - 11:38:35 AM
where the heck have i been??!! but still a wonderful surprise this morning. like eduard said you need to get a keyboard into that computer and write so new things because i suspect there is wonder fairly well waiting for a break. did i like this one? Oh Yeah....hat's off gail..hats off [ Reply to This ]
Yes Jack &mdash 11/21/07 - 11:45:56 AM
Where the heck have you been? I am glad you liked it and you can put your hat back on now... :) I am working on the keyboard stuff. Money does not grow on trees you know. Or at least not in my back yard anyway, I havent seen yours! Thanks Jack, you know I sincerely appreciate you. [ Reply to This ]
You have &mdash 11/21/07 - 12:45:07 PM
an amazing feel for rubato playing.Your phrasing is fantastic.How much is improvised?
Just beautiful. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Mark &mdash 11/21/07 - 01:00:32 PM
I sincerely appreciate the compliments. Please bear with me for my life story....lol! Yes, it is all improvised. I play how I feel and most of the time when I play, it always comes out kind of sad, longing, lovey dovey, longing type songs...My heart is full of emotion and I guess I am just a big weenie! :) I can't play honky tonk or fast music much and I don't read music all that well. But, I do love to sit and just play and then I realized from this recording of many songs, that I tend to repeat myself over and over in the same chord progressions without realizing it. So I have a lot to learn, but will never be able to take the time for lessons. Thanks for bearing with me for the long explanation. Please come back again sometime Mark...I will be quiet. Thanks for liking my song. Take care! [ Reply to This ]
simply... &mdash 11/21/07 - 02:49:55 PM
Hi Brian &mdash 11/21/07 - 05:52:02 PM
Breathe in, Breathe out, &mdash 11/21/07 - 05:15:49 PM
watch the world go by and drink in the peace of nature at it's best. That's was you intention and that is where I went listening to this beautiful piece Gail.
I wish I had the kind of talent for this quality of music that you have, but alas it is not to be. But for you it is a gift. Thanks you for sharing your gift with us Gail
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My friend Ed! &mdash 11/21/07 - 05:56:17 PM
I can always count on you. You say the kindest things to me. Thank you so much for stopping by. I am so glad this piece took you to a nice place. I wouldn't have it any other way. You are a very gifted musician Ed and I have been blessed by your music. Thanks so much. [ Reply to This ]
This was my &mdash 11/21/07 - 06:59:28 PM
last listen before going to bed. I am so glad that I did - this is so lovely and peaceful and beautifully played. You have a big talent. Off to bed now totally relaxed. Thank You.
Cheers
Len
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Thanks Len &mdash 11/21/07 - 09:06:07 PM
That was so kind of you. Thanks for the compliments. I am really glad you enjoyed it and took the time to comment. Very much appreciated! [ Reply to This ]
What &mdash 11/22/07 - 07:12:28 PM
a lovely piece - very calming. I'm only listening through my computer speakers - but I thought the piano sound was fine. I really love everything about this piece!
Peter [ Reply to This ]
Thank you Peter &mdash 11/22/07 - 07:19:59 PM
Thank you for the very nice comments. I appreciate it more than you know. I am so glad you liked the song. Take care! [ Reply to This ]
what a great find. &mdash 11/23/07 - 01:59:27 AM
My Niece "Grace" really took to me today. She just turned one.
she kept grabbing my finger and taking me with her all round the house as she explored my mother in laws home.
So you see
I saw your title, and well, I am just so happy to be listening to this piece of beautiful music.
So perfect.
Understand It is still thanksgiving, and to me, opening this song, is very cosmic (note the first line in you unsung lyric/nice poem)
Karma is here and well...thats part of nature i think
This is one of the most rewarding macjam moments since I've become a member.
I love love love this song
a keeper
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unbelievable! &mdash 11/23/07 - 09:26:37 AM
Thank you! You just made me cry. This was the sweetest compliment ever!!! I could see your little niece in my mind and enjoyed the tender love and hand holding you two shared. aww..Such moments will never be forgotten. I am still a "Daddy's Girl", so I really do know how happy she was too! I am honored that you enjoyed this song and that it has a special meaning for you. I am deeply grateful and humbled. Tim, thanks, you made my day! [ Reply to This ]
beautiful &mdash 11/23/07 - 09:19:23 AM
Appropriate lyrics for Thanxgiving... I'm glad you didn't delete them... this did feel like grace being measured out in doses over time... although, looking back, sometimes my life has required the floodgates to be opened.... "my bad"
excellent peaceful artful playing here Gail
thanx; Scott [ Reply to This ]
Aha....my favorite Scott! &mdash 11/23/07 - 09:34:06 AM
Haven't seen you in awhile, hope all is well and your Thanksgiving was wonderful. I am so glad you came by and listened and enjoyed this one. Grace has definately been abundant in my life. God is always so good. Although I admit, there has been a time or two when I wondered if he left town. :)
Seriously, it is such a nice gift for me when people as talented as you are, like what I am doing. Thank you Scott. Take care! [ Reply to This ]
Great! &mdash 11/23/07 - 10:04:24 AM
Thanks! &mdash 11/23/07 - 10:13:01 AM
I am happy you enjoyed it. Thank you for taking the time to listen and comment. Much appreciated! [ Reply to This ]
heartfelt &mdash 11/23/07 - 12:32:19 PM
Thanks &mdash 11/23/07 - 04:56:26 PM
I sure appreciate it Ego. Glad you came by for a listen and enjoyed what you heard. Be well! [ Reply to This ]
I'll just ignore the lyrics. &mdash 11/23/07 - 04:13:57 PM
This is a nicely evocative piece, and I'm sure every listener will have no trouble coming up with an interpretation.
Very well played!
Victor. [ Reply to This ]
Hey Victor &mdash 11/23/07 - 05:01:41 PM
Thanks for stopping in. Evocative huh..well that is a good thing sometimes, right? :) I appreciate the kind comments. Thank you for listening. [ Reply to This ]
Music is just one of the graces &mdash 11/23/07 - 11:24:34 PM
that we're privileged to share. Thanks for posting this beautiful meditation. Wonderful playing. [ Reply to This ]
Rockin' Bud!! &mdash 11/24/07 - 08:20:43 AM
Thank you. I appreciate you taking some time out to listen. Happy that you liked it. Big transition from rockin to sleepin...huh? :) Take care Bud and thanks again for the kind words. [ Reply to This ]
Trickle of Grace &mdash 11/24/07 - 12:10:17 AM
I am humbled... &mdash 11/24/07 - 08:26:35 AM
I am thankful for you visiting several songs and leaving such kind comments. It means so much to me and makes me happy when anyone enjoys it. You are quite the talent yourself and I feel fortunate to share your music also. Thanks so much. [ Reply to This ]
Well done Gail... &mdash 11/24/07 - 03:17:11 AM
I'm a little late in getting here to comment. I downloaded this tune when you first put it up here but got sidetracked before I coud listen properly and comment.
The waiting was worth it from my point of view.
Excellent piece of piano music.
Take care.
Paul [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Paul &mdash 11/24/07 - 08:37:31 AM
I am glad you made it by, regardless of when. I just got through listening to your scary piece....whoa. Should I be concerned about you? Seriously, thank you so much for the sweet compliments. I am thrilled that you liked it. [ Reply to This ]
Enjoyed &mdash 11/24/07 - 09:11:00 AM
Perfect music for a quiet morning. I am enjoying these performances, your touch on the keys is always just right. So, I hope your brother can let you in to record some more :)
Thanks
Bill [ Reply to This ]
Thank you Bill &mdash 11/24/07 - 06:21:08 PM
Very much appreciate your kind comments. I hope after Christmas, I will be able to record on my own...if Santa sees me bein good :) Thank you very much, I am happy that you enjoy my music, that means so much. [ Reply to This ]
What lovely words. . . &mdash 11/24/07 - 09:37:33 PM
Loved the part about looking out at nature and of course with your playing. I can imagine you looking out through a window. That makes your playing so sacred in a way. Give an extra meaning. Possible seeing a couple of birds flying in the air, or some trees sway. The thankfulness! Thanks for such a beautiful setting, both in words and sound!
Way to go! Gail !
So glad your here to add your WONDERFUL talent !!!!!
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Wow...thank you &mdash 11/24/07 - 10:08:11 PM
Bill, you have made me blush yet again. You are always so kind to me. You know what a big fan of yours that I am - so it is always such an honor for me when you listen to mine. I am very grateful for the compliments. Thanks so much. [ Reply to This ]
gail &mdash 11/26/07 - 08:26:51 AM
it's so great that your here to help out the Mj success! You do a lot to lift MJ!
Way to go! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks again Bill &mdash 11/26/07 - 06:21:55 PM
Ok that is it. I don't have any more money to send you! Per your request...I already sent you $9.95 for the first compliment and yet you seem to continue being too nice to me. I will be going broke because of you. :) ha! Seriously Bill, I cannot resist thanking you again for your kind words. They mean so much to me, you just don't even know! You are a sweetheart. I sincerely appreciate it! Take care! [ Reply to This ]
wow!! &mdash 11/28/07 - 01:21:47 PM
i dont normally listen to music like this but this song got me,big time. so strongly emotional,beautiful piece thanx a definite download! [ Reply to This ]
you made me smile &mdash 11/28/07 - 09:43:52 PM
Actually you made my day! So glad you came by and listened and enjoyed this piece. It means alot when you normally would not even listen to this type of music, and yet, here you are. To me, that is a very nice compliment and I sincerely appreciate it. I know I really like your music also..so we are even. :) Take care! [ Reply to This ]
This &mdash 11/30/07 - 12:39:45 PM
is beautiful too Gail, I love your piano playing, lovely melody, I enjoyed listening to this and I'm now all calm and relaxed after my busy day! Thanks!! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Bob &mdash 12/02/07 - 08:36:43 AM
I am happy you like it. You are very kind to listen to another one and I appreciate your comments so much! After a hard day, it's good to be able to feel calm and relaxed. And then sometimes - | |
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