The
choices we make in life stay with us from beginning to end and even though we
make errors on our way, we do eventually learn from them and move on.
Each
one of us, when born, begins a path that zig zags through the forest of life.
The forest presents us with many paths and lessons from the choices we make
which provide us with a glimpse and understanding of why we are here. Those
lessons often turn into art through poetry, paintings, sculptures and of course
Music. Todays episode contains some of those expressions through the music of
Julian Lennon, Sonic Elements, Damh the Bard, Amarante, Dave Kerzner, House of
Not, Agnes Obel, Fabio Brunelli and Mountain Heart.
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SET: 01
SET: 02
SET: 03
SET: 01
Julian
Lennon opens the first set with “In Between” taken from his soul stirring 2013
album “Everything Changes”. The song is about moments of personal clarity and
evolution…the “In Between” moments when life washes over us…it’s a song of
attestation with a message… and advice, all in one…a great tune by Julian
Lennon.
Next
up is a brilliant 3 song collage / tribute to “YES” with “Your Move”, “And You
and I”, and “Wonderful Stories” taken from a 2018 collaborative artist album by
Sonic Elements called “Yesterday and Today” It’s a wonderful celebration of the
bands 50th anniversary.
The
album was put together by Multiple generations of artists that joined together
with current and former members of “YES” to recreate classic songs from the different
eras of the band, going all the way back to their very first album entitled
"Yes".
The
featured artists on today’s 3 song cover, are Jon Davison, Sally Minnear, Dave Bainbridge,
Johnny Bruhns, Fernando Perdomo, Dave Kerzner and Robin Schell.
Just
one of the many awesome tracks found on this amazing album.
Damh
the Bard closes the set with “Under a Beltane Sun” taken from his 2012 album
“Antlered Crown and Standing Stone”.
A
fitting song and wonderful story to end this exceptional set of music
This
song speaks to the soul with a wish to return to more peaceful communal times,
a song that you just might find yourself singing along to, “Under a Beltane
Sun”.
And
so, In Between, its your move where You and I can listen to wonderful stories
under a Beltane sun, a set of music, only heard here, on the Minstral show.
SET: 02
Amarante
opens our second set with their 2018 cover of Lord Huron’s song, “Meet Me in
the Woods”. … this is an excellent cover and would make an excellent movie
track in my opinion, it’s that good. I’m subscribed to Amarante’s youtube
channel which of course is where I first heard this song, where they made a
great video of the tune, so when you get a chance, please do check it out.
Sometimes
the stories we hear are a warning that are as dark as a brothers grim tale, so
listen to the lyrics and take heed, don’t F with forces you cannot see for in
the darkness you may be…Amarante
Dave
Kerzner follows with “The Lie” taken from his 2015 Deluxe version of “New
World”…one of 23 songs on what is Quite simply, the very best album of 2015.
The
song lyrics get right to the point…
Be
careful of the lies you make for
Someday
you will slip up and be shown
Beside
the guilt you own – Dave Kerzner.
“House
of Not” follow with “Key of G” taken from their 2012 album “On the Madness of
Crowds”. “House of Not” is a Progressive Rock Band from Toronto Ontario Canada that
delivers a unique story through a of 5 part Rock Odyssey spread out across 5
albums…
In
the lyrics of “Key of G” the artists asks…
"Hey
Son, do you know where you come from,
and
where you will go? And where you will go?
Tell
me of the things that block your way...
Could
it be the face you saw in the mirror just the other day?
How
far must we look for who's to blame?
And
is it how we're different or how we're so much the same?"
lots
of good music to listen too when you check them out.
And
so, the lessons of life shall be revealed when you “Meet me in the Woods” where
we will expose “The Lie” in the key of “G” and find the truth, on the Minstral
Show.
SET: 03
Agnes
Obel opens the final set with Stretch Your Eyes” taken from her 2016 album
“Citizen of Glass”.
The
10 song album is darkly poetic with a pleasantly infectious ambiance that
defies genra description…the tones and movement in her music are quite
captivating… so, “Stretch Your Eyes” and have a listen.
From
Modina Italy, Fabio Brunelli follows with “Mosquito” taken from his Volume III
album from 2013.
Influenced
by some of the great progressive rock bands of the 70’s such as Genesis, Pink
Floyd, ELP, King Crimson and Gentle Giant, Fabio Brunelli treats us to his unique
style of music that delves into those past influences with his own formula that
captures a path on the road within the forest. “Mosquito”.
Mountain
Heart closes the set with their 2009 live cover version of the Allman Brothers
“Whipping Post”…I have to say, If you haven’t heard this version yet, get ready
to be blown away because this brilliant cover is going to grab your ears turn
your head and speak to your musical soul…I can’t think of a better cover for
this classic song and that’s saying a lot…this is pure music passion and
craftsmanship with a 10 on 10 for entertainment…the very best, and a fitting
song to end this weeks episode.
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And
so, Agnes Obel, Fabio Brunelli and Mountain Heart are in que, for you, on the
Minstral Show. Have a great week everybody!
The Minstral Show – (Episode 060)
SONGS:
SET 01
Julian
Lennon – In Between
Sonic
Elements – Your Move, And You & I, Wonderful Stories (YES Cover)
Damh
the Bard – Under a Beltane Sun
SET 02
Amarante
– Meet Me in the Woods (Lord Huron Cover)
Dave
Kerzner – The Lie
House
of Not – Key of G
SET 03
Agnes
Obel – Stretch Your Eyes
Fabio
Brunelli – Mosquito
Mountain
Heart – Whipping Post (Allman Brothers Cover)
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