I wrote this after sitting in my garden with my friend Liney who lives in New Zealand. If there was any singing the lyrics would be these, and the sax line roughly follows them....
lyrics
She said the only thing that matters
She said it soft and clear
bright moon scented air
I've always felt close to you
We watched the forest grow around us
sky fades pink screech owl calls
she said it soft and clear
I've always felt close to you
love and broken promises
maori dreams and white mans tragedies
She said it could take years to come around
How hard it is to start again
How hard it is to start again
credits
from Inbetween and Passing,
released June 13, 2012
Dhevdhas Nair piano, santoor
Raph Mizraki double bass
Chris Egan saxophones
Sean Willmott drums
On “Finish the Sun,” Shane Cooper & MABUTA explore the many musical influences that make up their native South Africa. Bandcamp New & Notable May 16, 2022