This song is based on a poem called "Spirit Friends", which has a lot of metaphors involving things that move in unpredictable ways. I tried to reference this by putting the song in an odd meter and trying to make the melody a bit unpredictable as well.
Here's the video:
After I recorded it with the mandolin, I decided to see what it would sound like slightly slower and with the octave mandolin instead. If you're interested in hearing it, just click the "Play" button below. I still haven't decided which version I prefer, so feel free to weigh in.
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And on another unrelated note, I know I won't be biking anymore this year, so I can say that in 2009 I biked 1,373 miles (2,210 km).
It felt farther than that.
Andrea and I are both very excited about our trip to Winnipeg. We'll see you guys soon!
2 comments:
We are sitting here listening to them both over and over, and I can't decide. I love the way the melody lilts on the mandolin, and I also love the pensive quality of the octave mandolin. If it was recorded and not played live I guess you could make it long enough to include both, but I have no idea if that would ruin the mood or not. At any rate, it's beautiful, and I don't get tired of it.
I love them both too, I think the melody stands apart more with the mandolin, maybe that is my favorite, I can't really decide.
Have fun on your visit!!! Safe travels!
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