album:Nigel Potter genre:Progressive Rock streams:61 creation date:2008-10-02
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"A very VERY special song to me..one I'll cherish forever."R W Kresiak
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"A very VERY special song to me..one I'll cherish forever." R W Kresiak
10/05/08 11:22:21AM @gabriel-sabadi:
Absolutely phenomenal colab guys. Great composition Nigel and the guitar work by Rick is nothing less than spectacular. I've always loved this piece but now that I know the story behind it, it makes it that much more special for me.
Gabriel
10/04/08 02:12:58PM @wrightdude:
great story in your preamble! Very emotive piece... big fan of Nigels inimitable style!!! great work all around!
10/03/08 02:37:02PM @huge-artist:
My thanks to WHP and to Farell.
My thanks also to Rob for this spotlight,but my deepest thanks to you Rick.
Often it is not easy for me to tell the truth behind songs.
I tend to sing in riddles and keep things oscured in words.
As you can imagine,writing such a song for such a reason is not the easiest thing to do...
How do you express such a loss?
In this case,as is often my way...
I sat ataring out of the window and just put pen to paper.
Not angry at the gods or the fates,beyond that,on into sad acceptance that still at the end of it all,does not understand why.
As I built the song,Rick just kept coming to mind.
Right from the begining,I knew this was something I wanted Rick to play on.
So I was delighted when he said yes,to both lead and backing vocals.
But I didn't want to tell him the whole story,lest it make the load too heavy to carry,so,I kept it quiet,till I heard him play.
Listening,I knew...
Something had happened,somehow,in some strange way,something had found a way to make itself known and influence all that followed.
I still have not told my family of this song.
The time is not right,the pain too fresh,maybe one day.
But for me,it was just to mark the passing of such a young soul.
My thanks to you all.
Nigel.
10/03/08 12:51:19PM @farrell-jackson:
Wow! I just looked and was surprised to see the song was over eleven minutes long. It didn't seem that long....I guess I got caught up in it :o) Good collab. Nigel and Rick and very meaningful....and a bit spiritual. Well done...and Rick, it was cool to hear the naration and explanation...it made the listening experience all the more interesting!
Farrell
12/10/08 07:50:42PM @huge-artist:
Thank you guys,most appreicated
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Your Ministry of Progrock (Grandprogrock) Hosts - Welcome!!!</span><br /></span><br />Well, as I've said numerous times.......I love to listen as much as I love to play, and I now I get to have fun promoting again, as in the days of working in the record stores. I LOVE finding new artists and new music and I have found MIXPOSURE to be a GOLDMINE for PROGRESSIVE ROCK MUSIC.<br /><br />I hope this Prog Rock Genre Thing catches on and we can do things to make it interactive. How? I don't know, but suggestions.....volunteers.....ideas.....anything will be GREATLY appreciated. In the meantime, my half-brain will be working away to come up with things to do or ways to promote our GREAT ARTISTS.<br />PEACE and PROG ON, Brothers......hehehehehe <br /><br />~Rob <br /><br /></p> <hr /><p><br />As Rob and I are building this page (now with 9 songs) I've come to realize how much I love it here. This has blossomed in a few short days into such a magical blend of progrock from such wonderful artists. I am hearing all sorts of styles, attitudes, vibes, approaches, and it's sweet music to my ears. In my book it's a testament to the beautiful creativity and imagination to be found inside this genre.<br /><br />I also love hearing from the artists themselves. I think Joe in one of his comments here said that it moves artists more away from the 'virtual world' and closer to the real and personal world. Couldn't agree more. It really is a pleasure to be associated with this endeavor. We'll be attempting to cycle more progrock artists into the spotlight in the future. Happy listening to all!!<br /><br />~Blake <br /><br /></p>
Absolutely phenomenal colab guys. Great composition Nigel and the guitar work by Rick is nothing less than spectacular. I've always loved this piece but now that I know the story behind it, it makes it that much more special for me.
Gabriel
great story in your preamble! Very emotive piece... big fan of Nigels inimitable style!!! great work all around!
My thanks to WHP and to Farell.
My thanks also to Rob for this spotlight,but my deepest thanks to you Rick.
Often it is not easy for me to tell the truth behind songs.
I tend to sing in riddles and keep things oscured in words.
As you can imagine,writing such a song for such a reason is not the easiest thing to do...
How do you express such a loss?
In this case,as is often my way...
I sat ataring out of the window and just put pen to paper.
Not angry at the gods or the fates,beyond that,on into sad acceptance that still at the end of it all,does not understand why.
As I built the song,Rick just kept coming to mind.
Right from the begining,I knew this was something I wanted Rick to play on.
So I was delighted when he said yes,to both lead and backing vocals.
But I didn't want to tell him the whole story,lest it make the load too heavy to carry,so,I kept it quiet,till I heard him play.
Listening,I knew...
Something had happened,somehow,in some strange way,something had found a way to make itself known and influence all that followed.
I still have not told my family of this song.
The time is not right,the pain too fresh,maybe one day.
But for me,it was just to mark the passing of such a young soul.
My thanks to you all.
Nigel.
Wow! I just looked and was surprised to see the song was over eleven minutes long. It didn't seem that long....I guess I got caught up in it :o) Good collab. Nigel and Rick and very meaningful....and a bit spiritual. Well done...and Rick, it was cool to hear the naration and explanation...it made the listening experience all the more interesting!
Farrell
Thank you guys,most appreicated
Nigel.