I don’t know why, but this one made me start crying. I was lying on the floor next to my son while he plays on his mat, thinking about how this time is so precious and so fleeting. That even though I know I’ll have to let go more and more as he grows up, I don’t want to miss anything right now. He just learned to roll over for the first time. This song resonated with that bittersweet perfection of new parenthood - realizing that I’ll be feeling the too quick passage of time for the rest of my life, and even though new beautiful moments will come, we’ll never have this moment again.
Wow, thank you for sharing that, Kerani. That is so meaningful. And I totally get where you're coming from — it really is all so fleeting, and so, so precious. It's crazy how, all of a sudden, the letting go becomes way more evident (it's been feeling that way for me, too). I guess the moment they are born is the moment they start growing away from us, which is just so hard to accept. So, yes, we have to relish the moments now, and try not to miss it. Fortunately, you are an incredible photographer, so I'm sure you are taking lots of great shots to look back on.
"The moment they are born is the moment they start growing away from us" - that's the perfect way to sum it up. Though it sounds cliche, it really does make you appreciate the small moments every day and makes you realize the importance of cherishing and capturing those memories. I've mostly taken just snapshots of my little guy so far, I think because I know that seeing him through my artistic voice will bring up a lot of emotions for me that I haven't quite been ready to process yet. I'm just now getting close to feeling like I could approach him through my camera lens.
That makes perfect sense — it does seem to be a delicate balance. It's almost like you don't want to ruin the moment by trying to capture it in a way that might, actually, pull you out of the moment, if that makes sense. Lately I've been rocking our guy to sleep and just letting him sleep on my chest for as long as he will, trusting that I'll remember that sensation even though I have no way to really capture it.
Yes that’s exactly it! I know at some point I want to do some more deliberate portraits with him, just not quite yet. A friend took some newborn photos of him, so we do have those to cherish. But mostly I’ve wanted to just stay in the present moment.
Oh, the rocking to sleep 🥹 our little guy likes to take his morning nap on my chest. It’s the best thing, just snuggling and sipping my coffee while listening to his sleepy sighs
I'm always so grateful for the theory breakdown! My husband's a composer and always geeking out about deep theory, so it's nice to be able to hear a little bit about your process and be able to share something with him in exchange :)
Oh I'm glad! Thanks, Nikita! I never know if anyone actually wants that info, but I feel compelled to share it anyway. Glad you find it interesting — let your husband know he's welcome to correct me if I get anything wrong! Still learning :)
Your work is always a treat that I save for quiet moments and this one does not disappoint. The sudden ending is different, but it fits the title and once again is a lovely gift—thank you.
Wonderful Matt. I am a bit behind. Saving them for later when I can get half an hour without interruptions. But could not resist this picture. So that you know, I am looking for a picture like that - sunlight coming though the trees, a path is great, but I have this fixation that I need water in the bottom left hand side . Go figure . Oh and the trees? (oak is best).
That sounds like a good plan, Xanda! And that's a very specific picture you have in mind — I'll have to look through my library and see if I have anything like that. If I do, I'll email it to you!
Thanks I enjoyed the lead up to the drums coming in. You got a hint that there would be more percussion on the way and boom! We also have a bit of rain coming in and out this week in Toronto so it was fitting.
Absolutely love this! There’s something in the percussive build up combined with those subtler layers of sound that really do evoke the summer rain. Made me think of that moment of release when the clouds finally burst after a run of hot days. Brilliant. Thank you so much for sharing.
I know I say this every time, but thank you for the Oregon pics. They're always appreciated.
Growing up there is weird; you spend 9 months wishing it would stop raining, then at some point in June or July you find yourself excited when it does again.
Yeah, my wife kept saying that it had this rain-like quality to it. She's better at nailing the feeling of a song, what it can evoke, and I totally got what she meant. Glad you feel the same!
It's like slowly emerging from a tent in the woods after a rain...walking slowly at first to judge how wet the ground is, then emerging into an opening just as the sun bursts through and covers the skin with warmth...
Ahhhh... this was just what I needed on the yoga mat tonight. I kept it going on repeat and appreciated something different on each listen as the stress of the day fell away. Loved the birdsong, the quiet bookends of this piece, the percussive energy in the middle, & the reedy triplets that kept singing “let-it-go”... “let-it-go”... Such goodness, thank you!
I love this, Ann! I love that you heard in that little part those words — to "let-it-go." That's beautiful. Thank you so much for listening. I'm so glad it could accompany your yoga and help relieve some stress of the day.
I don’t know why, but this one made me start crying. I was lying on the floor next to my son while he plays on his mat, thinking about how this time is so precious and so fleeting. That even though I know I’ll have to let go more and more as he grows up, I don’t want to miss anything right now. He just learned to roll over for the first time. This song resonated with that bittersweet perfection of new parenthood - realizing that I’ll be feeling the too quick passage of time for the rest of my life, and even though new beautiful moments will come, we’ll never have this moment again.
Wow, thank you for sharing that, Kerani. That is so meaningful. And I totally get where you're coming from — it really is all so fleeting, and so, so precious. It's crazy how, all of a sudden, the letting go becomes way more evident (it's been feeling that way for me, too). I guess the moment they are born is the moment they start growing away from us, which is just so hard to accept. So, yes, we have to relish the moments now, and try not to miss it. Fortunately, you are an incredible photographer, so I'm sure you are taking lots of great shots to look back on.
"The moment they are born is the moment they start growing away from us" - that's the perfect way to sum it up. Though it sounds cliche, it really does make you appreciate the small moments every day and makes you realize the importance of cherishing and capturing those memories. I've mostly taken just snapshots of my little guy so far, I think because I know that seeing him through my artistic voice will bring up a lot of emotions for me that I haven't quite been ready to process yet. I'm just now getting close to feeling like I could approach him through my camera lens.
That makes perfect sense — it does seem to be a delicate balance. It's almost like you don't want to ruin the moment by trying to capture it in a way that might, actually, pull you out of the moment, if that makes sense. Lately I've been rocking our guy to sleep and just letting him sleep on my chest for as long as he will, trusting that I'll remember that sensation even though I have no way to really capture it.
Yes that’s exactly it! I know at some point I want to do some more deliberate portraits with him, just not quite yet. A friend took some newborn photos of him, so we do have those to cherish. But mostly I’ve wanted to just stay in the present moment.
Oh, the rocking to sleep 🥹 our little guy likes to take his morning nap on my chest. It’s the best thing, just snuggling and sipping my coffee while listening to his sleepy sighs
I'm always so grateful for the theory breakdown! My husband's a composer and always geeking out about deep theory, so it's nice to be able to hear a little bit about your process and be able to share something with him in exchange :)
Oh I'm glad! Thanks, Nikita! I never know if anyone actually wants that info, but I feel compelled to share it anyway. Glad you find it interesting — let your husband know he's welcome to correct me if I get anything wrong! Still learning :)
Pretty without being sappy, elegiac without being maudlin, a tough act to pull off, good job.
Thank you!
Thank you, I post music here as well, I would be honored if you stopped by to listen to my music if you ever get time to do such things.
Ah, great! I'd love to check out your work. Thanks for letting me know!
Wow the middle, rather took me by surprise! A great composition, absolutely love it.
This is one of my favorites. I love the journey of feelings experienced. Fleeting joy is the perfect descriptor.
Thanks so much, Kayti!
Love the mention of the Arizona desert rain, takes me back! And this song definitely brings that to mind
Thank you! I definitely miss monsoons and intense thunderstorms.
Enjoyed my visit, lovely
Thank you!
So beautiful. I could write to that.
Thank you, Ramona!
That’s really pretty!
Thank you!
Your work is always a treat that I save for quiet moments and this one does not disappoint. The sudden ending is different, but it fits the title and once again is a lovely gift—thank you.
Thank you so much :)
Wonderful Matt. I am a bit behind. Saving them for later when I can get half an hour without interruptions. But could not resist this picture. So that you know, I am looking for a picture like that - sunlight coming though the trees, a path is great, but I have this fixation that I need water in the bottom left hand side . Go figure . Oh and the trees? (oak is best).
That sounds like a good plan, Xanda! And that's a very specific picture you have in mind — I'll have to look through my library and see if I have anything like that. If I do, I'll email it to you!
Thanks I enjoyed the lead up to the drums coming in. You got a hint that there would be more percussion on the way and boom! We also have a bit of rain coming in and out this week in Toronto so it was fitting.
Right on — thank you for listening, Elliott!
Absolutely love this! There’s something in the percussive build up combined with those subtler layers of sound that really do evoke the summer rain. Made me think of that moment of release when the clouds finally burst after a run of hot days. Brilliant. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you so much, Jen!
I know I say this every time, but thank you for the Oregon pics. They're always appreciated.
Growing up there is weird; you spend 9 months wishing it would stop raining, then at some point in June or July you find yourself excited when it does again.
Haha, yes, exactly. Man, thanks so much for always taking the time to listen, Kevin. I know you're busy writing On Repeat, so it means a lot.
Of course!
Beautiful piece - I feel it captured the mood after a summer rain - at least how I feel after a rain...
Yeah, my wife kept saying that it had this rain-like quality to it. She's better at nailing the feeling of a song, what it can evoke, and I totally got what she meant. Glad you feel the same!
It's like slowly emerging from a tent in the woods after a rain...walking slowly at first to judge how wet the ground is, then emerging into an opening just as the sun bursts through and covers the skin with warmth...
Wow - that's it exactly. Beautiful.
Ahhhh... this was just what I needed on the yoga mat tonight. I kept it going on repeat and appreciated something different on each listen as the stress of the day fell away. Loved the birdsong, the quiet bookends of this piece, the percussive energy in the middle, & the reedy triplets that kept singing “let-it-go”... “let-it-go”... Such goodness, thank you!
I love this, Ann! I love that you heard in that little part those words — to "let-it-go." That's beautiful. Thank you so much for listening. I'm so glad it could accompany your yoga and help relieve some stress of the day.