Below you will find the graphics to a CD album created as a
collaborative work with a friend, composer Hardy Mertens.
Hardy composed a piece of music for harmony band
after the release of Madonna’s ‘Ray of Light’ album and the birth of her
first child, Lourdes, to whom the work is dedicated. 'Ray of Light' presents
itself as a sensitive album, reflective of human vulnerabilities and
the power of love that can guide our moments of choices and our evolving
compassion. We believe becoming a mother may have had an enormous influence
on the deeper voice within ‘Ray of Light’, which of course, has the amazing
power of reaching millions, and this inspired us to write a reflective piece
in homage of the birth of Lourdes.
A homage to the love and trust and learning between
mother and daughter, and a symbolism of us all being either parent or child,
and capable of opening ourselves to another caring, growing human being.
When we can all find the courage and trust to develop
the pure beauty that was given us at birth, and then look to each other as
an open honest mirror of encouragement, we have a better chance of breeding
peace and a balanced evolution in our lives.
This piece of work is a gift to Lourdes. A hope that
she, followed stronger by each succeeding generation, has the power to
cherish all which is real and beautiful and honest.
May we all!
I will, in the near future, create a link
here, giving you the possibility to hear the track.
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concerning this piece, feel free to do so at...
Tip: Don't strain your eyes to read the poem in the
image! Click on the link in the golden eye at the top of the page to connect you to this poem
within my poetry page...
