Rewinding Memories Forward
“Music, as its essence, is what gives us memories. And the longer a song has existed in our lives, the more memories we have of it”
Steven Wonder
In the spring of 2008, I experienced one of those refreshing micro moments in life that inspired me to write the song, Nabadon a solo guitar instrumental, to memorialize my memory and emotions of that beautiful spring day. This song was well outside my genre and comfort zone as a musician and songwriter. Inspiration will challenge us to stretch our limits of creativity. This song, and memory has existed in my life for thirteen years, bringing me much happiness when I play it on my guitar.
“The one thing I need to leave behind is good memories”
Michael Landon
Over the past spring, I once again encountered one of those refreshing micro memories of life, that sparked my creativity and inspiration to memorialize the event. Though highly inspired to write a new song, about this nostalgic rewind, I opted to re-record an extended version of Nabadon with a number of new movements, textures, and rhythms. In essence, I rewound my memories forward.
My special thanks to Drew Caico, Musical Director, for producing and arranging the song in his studio.
So, if you have a moment to turn off your mind from life’s mundane burdens, please just close your eyes to take a listen and sit-back, and rewind your past pleasant memories forward to the present with this soft reflective song. Its notes say more than lyrics. Nabadon
"Music evokes so many feelings in us, memories, nostalgia, things are connected to our past"
Olga Kurylenko
We have also included the links to three more of our existential rants, from our teleplay, “Existential Rants”. Happy Hour, Memories, The Trophy .
“God is a comedian playing to an audience too afraid to laugh”
Voltaire
Be safe. Be well. Be Happy. Be Nice!
Existentially,
Rich and the Demitasse Players
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