“You and Me and Freedom” I wrote “You and Me and Freedom” in the days immediately following the 9/11 tragedy. Unfortunately, I never recorded it. I feel it is finally time for me to share this with the world on the 15th anniversary of that tragedy. I remember that day very well. My sister woke […]
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Lyrics: “What Dreams May Come” – Demo vs. Release
Original demo vs. Published version I wrote “What Dreams May Come” while I was a student at Berklee, back in 2000. It was inspired by Robin Williams’ movie with the same name. The original demo was recorded at Berklee on 24-track tape and with a large ensemble. I always liked this song and reworked it […]
Journal: Autumn-2016 – What I’ve Learned in the Past Year
Signs of Autumn-2016 It is autumn-2016, the signs are clear. The air is cooler. The kids are back at school. People seem busier as the relaxed summer disposition subsides. It’s fall. The leaves will soon begin to change color and the temperature will steadily begin to drop as we head towards winter. Here in the north, […]
Poetry: “Pages of History” by Jose Bernardo
Pages of History Pages of history Black and white photography Story lines don’t change The cycle never breaks News on the twitter feed Bite size lives of amenity The characters may change But the plot remains the same Pages of history Struggle for uniformity Tow the social line It’s best to be desensitized The past a great mystery […]