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I haven't posted on the forum for quite a while. For the past several weeks I have been fighting a doggone sinus and ear infection. Trying to listen to music or anything else was a bit weird and echo like. However, after several doctor visits and medications it is finally starting to approach somewhat normal. All of these words are to set up a caution that the mix might be a bit ragged. This post was put on YouTube and is definitely different for me. It follows a trip that a leaf might take from falling from the tree into a stream and riding the stream to its final destination -- a pond. The whole thing is intended to be very relaxing and mellow. No --- I am not getting soft but I just thought I would try something different. Given that this was done while my ear was still on the mend, I would be grateful for any comments, crit.'s, suggestions. Thanks! LEAVES ON WATER

Thanks Kevin. I very much appreciate your kind words. It is nice to know that I got close to what I had intended! Hey Bjorn. Thanks for listening and the kind comments. Hate is an emotion and subject that does indeed concern me.

I have not listened very much to this style of music at all. Therefore, I can't comment on song structure, instrumentation, etc. However, I must say that i found it very intriguing. In spite of my ignorance, I found the sound setting up a reflective, introspective mood that pulled me into the music Well done Bjorn!!

Excellent work. Love the guitar sounds and playing. The vocals/harmonies/BGVs are also excellent.

Your tinkering sounds excellent. The lyrics are excellent, and particularly poignant. Well done!!

A great video indeed! I believe that I have never heard a Ukulele playing the Blues! It sounded doggone good - for sure!

Another aural treat by Jesse! It is a bit different for you and I luv it! Thanks for your honest comments. I too can not read music (I ain't no spot man - beatnik slang). It was only upon retirement that I picked up the guitar again. I would love to read and know more music theory but it's too late now. Personally, for me, music is therapy. Instead of yelling at my wife and kicking my dog (if I had one), I pick up a guitar and a few minutes later -- all is well! I know I am not an artist. I guess that is why I must have fun with my music. A few minutes listening to my preferred genre and all is well. Enjoy doing your music Jesse and have fun doing it -- and -- keep them coming!

Hi noynekker. Thanks very much - first for listening and secondly for the kind comments. I appreciate it!

Doggone Jesse this was great! one of your best. It got me all edgy! Cool stuff!!!

An other nice one Makke! I always enjoy your playing. Keep them coming!

Maybe I am beginning to sound like an old vinyl record that is stuck but you have put out another very professional production (music and video). All of them are different but have a commonality gives them your excellent signature. This particular song is excellent (again) and has its own melancholy, reflective feel to it! Great stuff Nigel

Nice changes in this. I luv those long held, sustained notes. Nice work indeed! BTW, the drums sound good as well!

You really have been putting out some excellent songs! Great lyrics and message on this song. Your mixes are really good also. As I do not know what I am doing in that regard, I won't comment on the mix but you have received a lot of suggestions above. I must agree with Steve above, I like those Lennon like harmonies" Being a guitar lover, I would agree with the comment above -more guitar. I like your style of playing. Well done pal!

Many thanks Lynn. You are most kind and I appreciate the encouragement. I know that chaos and hate have always been with us but we are the intelligent species, aren't we? And yet here we are. (oops- there I go --- being preachy again). Hi Steve. Thanks for the good suggestion. When I go back to do some touch-ups to this song, I'll try and add something to fill it in a bit. Thanks for listening! Hey Rik. Believe it or not I worked hard to get that tone. To think in the late 1940's and early 1950's the guitar folks were working hard to get rid of that sound. Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for listening and commenting! Hi Nigel. Every once in a while I have to go down a different path just to get a change of scenery.☺️ I found an on-line site that plays old dowop, blues, R & B and jump Blues. Some of the songs (particularly the jump Blues and R&B) had that gravelly, scratchy, over driven guitar sound. I loved it and hopefully it sounds close to what I heard in this song. BTW, I hope your problem with YouTube has been settled -- in your favour! Hi Makke. Thanks for listening and the kind comments. I like to have fun when I make music and I was having a "natural ball" with this one. Thanks again. Hi Wookiee. Thanks for listening and the kind words. BTW, I really liked your recent post!!

Jesse -- you have outdone yourself. This is outstanding! I had a smile as big as all outdoors while listening to this.!! A wonderful vignette of every day life of those who work 11 to 7 at the 7-11. Most Cool!!