Thursday, April 30, 2020

30th April 2020


  In these strange times where nature breathes heavily, we find ourselves being isolated in our own homes. Those of us that are lucky enough to have them, that is.
I sincerely hope you are all safe out there and that you are as fascinated by people’s reassessment of life as I am.

  Keep safe and wear your masks when you go to the store. My masks arrived a few weeks ago from the manufacturer.
 
My protective mask. The 'Alone Ranger' mask.

  So, ladies and gentlemen, the next blog will have some filming I had done on October the 5th last year at the gig I orchestrated for the benefit of the Community at Lyde where James Honeyman-Scott is buried.

 One of the songs I played was 'Postcards’, a song I had written about having visitations from Jim and Pete after all these years.

  I did my best, even though a few audience members insisted on being by the stage and talking really loud, during this light, confessional, acoustic song. There were tables and chairs available to them at the other end of the room by the bar for that very reason.

 So, if you see me looking hard into the audience, that's the reason. There is also an edit. The long strumming break where I say 'I can do this all day'. (and not start singing the second verse!) I almost stopped playing completely!

Please let me know what you think. Your opinions are what matter most to me.

Pretty soon this COVID-19 / lockdown period will be over, and I look forward to seeing you all next year!

And yes, we do need to do our own tour of the world!

M.D.C.

3 comments:

  1. This is the song I loved the most that fabulous night in Hereford Martin! You could feel the emotion!

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  2. I watched and listened and was quite moved. Your heart was definitely on your sleeve and your message soulful and clear. It was one of the most heartfelt creations I have heard in a long time. Thank you.

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