November

If one song out of every 12 i write is as satisfying as this one I'm on to something. The writing of this song was almost effortless. I wrote the music at the shop while my friend Jack was giving a haircut. The words i wrote at home in what was essentially a meditative state. I love it because it's open to interpretation. To me it's the thoughts that run through my head during meditation. I'm simultaneously reaching out to God and the baby we have coming any time now. This entire project documents the year we spent leading up to your arrival. The Om ending is the moment of enlightenment. Zen.
Recording this song was a different story. To much to tell here really. Lets just say this song had several failed attempts on it's way to tape. I had a clear idea of what i wanted it to sound like and luckily Bluesman Jay saw that vision clearly.
When i finally did get the recording done it came real fast. This song is the quintessential example of how these kind of things can't be forced. It happened when it happened.
The harmonies at the end we did at the barbershop. It would not have been possible without Sam's ear. There is 10 vocal tracks in this song. The most I've ever done. Sam told me what notes i needed and then stood next to me and hummed them so i got them. If you heard it before Jay performed his "magic" you would swear it was done on a 4-track. I said i want this song to not be over produced but have Big harmonies. I said "organic Queen." This is obviously an asinine statement and earned me the nickname "Roots Mercury."
As always my friends made me sound better then i really am. Thanks guys.
This song means allot to me and I am so glad it got out of my head the way I heard it. This is for the new baby. This is your song. Every day is Christmas Eve until you get hear. "All that I've heard, all that I've seen. Zenya is the song inside of me." Your the music in my heart and I love you.
Om(11-5-07)