T E Morris – things happen for no reason

my last post ended with “and I listen to a wonderful soundtrack…’ now, this is what I was listening to:

T E Morris – things happen for no reason

A tiny review:

Imagine, hearing footsteps. Imagine, hearing someone clearing his throat. Imagine hearing a guitar case being opened. Imagine the sound of keys. Imagine hearing birds sing in the trees. Imagine the wind that blows, disheveling your hair. Imagine hearing a guitar being played and a tender voice singing a song. If you imagined all of this, you have a vague idea, how to imagine this latest release of T E Morris.

I can practically see him sitting somewhere secluded and alone (though, I assume he wasn’t really alone), playing his music, singing along, like he is making the lyrics up on the spot or simply being lost in his own creative mind. All of this, with the usual vulnerability and strength in his voice.

Imagine an album full of ‘half finished songs, that where completed on the spot, live in the Yorkshire countryside’ and you know and understand the concept for this album. An intimate album, that takes you away and makes you long to sit in the green grass, on a sunny day and listen and watch.

It reminded me of the improvisations we had sometimes as a band. Sitting around a campfire, drinking and having a good time, while being creative and coming up with new songs, with the handful of people being present contributing and helping making it a very unique experience. But, contrary to T E Morris, our sessions never made it beyond our own ears (and maybe it’s better left that way). I had to wonder though, why an artist releases a perfectly imperfect album like this. Did he want to get this over and done with? Or is he simply very uncomplicated and modest? In a way, it’s a courageous move and on the other hand, he knows exactly what he is capable of doing with his voice and his guitar and doesn’t need weeks of mixing and editing with this.

Outstanding songs for me are: picking up the trail. It’s the first track and we can hear the aforementioned footsteps and preparations before he starts to sing and perform.

another song I really liked and probably the one I listened to the most is: through the dream we share. Though, I have to admit, I can’t quite pinpoint what it is about that song, that I like so much.

But does this ever busy man even have time to sleep and rest? It seems to me, that he eats and breathes and sweats music and that is a good thing, right? There’s nothing wrong with a passionate musician!

Again, this is something special and I really like it. The whole idea of this, doing this outdoors, with the wind and the birds, is rather refreshing and it proves, that if you have the talent and the skills, you can easily improvise and come out of the woods with a gem.

You can get the album (only available as download) here  (It’s a get it for free or pay what you want offer and you can also listen to it on the site.)

Thanks again, Mr Morris. It’s always a pleasure listening to you!

❤ Cathy