Guesthouse by Rich Waring published on 2021-07-18T14:52:49Z In the style of a rebound roll-in-the-hay, this is my first recording after my post-house-move slump. We're all a bit shame-faced about it, but it needed doing. Based on a couple of quotes from Rumi (which may or may not have required some pumped-up beats), here are the lyrics: This being human is a guest house Each morning brings a new arrival A joy, depression, or a meanness, Or unexpectedly, a momentary awareness Welcome every one them Even crowds of sorrows, who sweep your out house violently And strip your things away, Still, treat each guest honorably, And entertain each visitor They may be making space in you for some new delight The da-ark thought, the shame, the malice, MEET them at the door laughing... Invite them in. Be grateful for whoever comes, Each one’ s a guide sent from the beyond Chorus Today, like every other day, we wake up empty and frightened Don't grab your phone, no Reach for your guitar Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground. Comment by JTR I am certain Rumi would be excited about this. Loving the imagery, and both grooves suit it really well. 2021-09-26T20:12:10Z Comment by Erin Wolf Oh yeah, beat switch-up! This is so, so good, Rich! Really enjoying this! 2021-08-25T05:00:41Z Comment by Tamora Wilson Nice instrumentals! I really like the change going into the outro. 2021-08-16T01:24:38Z Comment by Dave Schweizer Interesting how it builds then changes the rhythm. Kind of a progger! - I say this cause prog is one of my very favorite genres and I would love for it to come back... 2021-08-13T17:05:45Z Comment by Charlatan, PE Nice! Great to be hearing you again and this is a really deft treatment of a powerful but delicate subject. Well done. 2021-08-11T23:28:15Z Comment by Bernard Dady Interesting tempo swith on the outro, a sudden acceleration out of the simple folk presentation of the main song, with its nice piano and drum accompaniment. Then whoosh! We leave the song in popp mode. 2021-08-10T05:42:54Z Comment by Claes Good thought provoking lyrics. I really like the percussion when it comes in, but especially the complete change of rhythm at the end. Good one, Rich. 2021-08-09T14:00:19Z Comment by Music Box Glad we get to catch up on some of these old ones. The rythm changes kept me on my toes and the lyrics are really nice. 2021-08-08T17:46:49Z Comment by Evan McDoniels I love this poem (coleman barks interpretation of Rumi right?) did you hear Coldplay’s kaleidoscope (i think it has Barks reading the poem with some of the same lines. 2021-07-28T01:36:04Z