Gates wide open
This song was inspired by the sounds of frolicking bees, birds and
puppies. It was so refreshing to finally be able to express my inner
emotions into a string of melodious vibrations. Every time I play it, or
hear it being played over those rumbling, silver & black speakers,
it sends chills of refreshing inner peace over my soul. Almost as if i
was watching a crystal clear waterfall bubble out of pure granite
boulders, cascade down a lush green mountain side, and empty out into a
pearlescent, blue grotto full of shimmering, turquoise shadows. The
shadows are so lifelike, they convey almost a sense of companionship and
protection in their dancing, swaying movements. The grotto, now so full
of beating emotion, it feels like a meeting place of every influential
idea in the history of mankind.
This song was written to convey the latter idea.
I would just like to thank my mentor and a half. Iguana Charles was so
helpful in soothing and clearing my mind so that I was able to record
all my thoughts in my diary, or as I like to call it,"my big, tiny,
little book of emotions". Also I'd like to acknowledge Mr. Iguana's
assistant, Fran Migelmouth. He's a little slow in the literary sense but
his sandwich making skills are unparalleled. Mmmm... Yum, little drips
of bacon crumbles, a hint of thyme, some Brie cheese, a strip of the
finest Boar's Head smoked ham, some Bok-choy, a spritz of the finest
Indonesian dressing, and 7 coarsely crushed black pepper kernels. During
that first bite of Fran's signature sandwich was the first time my
taste buds and my literary genius agreed on something. It's gorgeous
composition, and mouth tingling taste created the perfect taste
sensation. A steady diet of those sandwiches kept me energized through
my struggles while writing this song.
Westopher
