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This song is one of my faves. In a way, I think this song showed me how to play guitar in the fingerpicking style that I choose most often. This is one of the hypnotic guitar riffs that sends me into journeys in my mind. I selected this song because of its emphasis on the "vibration," which is relevant to this week's Hive Open Mic theme: Buena Vibra, selected by @mae1501.
Lyrically, the song talks about learning from the good example that nature shows us. I remember a year ago, I was really struggling with some fears concerning COVID, and the economic impact, and all. I took my frantic energy into a field and started running. Then jogging. Then walking. Then sitting beside some wildflowers. I saw that the wildflowers seemed satisfied just sitting there swaying. Maybe I could be more like them, and just bloom where I am planted.
In this song, my favorite line is the last one. Crying is such a big experience in my life. When I cry, it feels like a cleansing rain, refreshing. I cried today. I think most often I cry tears of joy, but this morning it felt more like sadness, because my wife (separated for 6 months) told me she is taking a new last name. This feels like the true completion of 10 beautiful years together. I cried so colorfully today.
Our Lady Mother Nature
Your vibration brings us firmness
For you teach us in the mountains
To stand with great strength
Your vibration brings us stillness
For you teach us in the desert
To relax in the fiery sun
Your vibration brings us comfort
For you teach us in the country
To sway with the wind
Your vibration brings us beauty
For you teach us in the forest
To sing in harmony
Your vibration brings us wonder
For you teach us in the rainbow
To cry so colorfully
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Hive Open Mic - Week 59 is underway right now, with the current theme: “Buena Vibra.” We introduce new themes every Sunday, inviting musicians to share a common current. Musicians always have full freedom to bring whatever music feels inspired in the moment. There is still time to jump in and enjoy this week's Hive Open Mic event!
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About Me
I am a star child, ultra-fly and down-to-earth. I am an artist, making films with Arise and songs with Cosmic Butterflies. My latest completion is a Rock album called "Colors Flying," to be released this Summer. My greatest achievement is my role as a rad daddy to three incredible kids.
These three musicians here made a nice entry.. :D
So you managed to put the three layers in one video, pretty cool result Cabe. 👌
At the other side, I feel for you and your current state. Life goes maybe in circles, and our relationships too.. It is painful, I can imagine that :( and crying can help liberate that pain. Do it when you feel, yes, as you are doing already but never stay just down. Try to find a vibration, like here in music, in work, in your children and try to be as grateful and happy as you can for Kate. And for yourself! You remember the song from the week 46, Ho'oponopono... forgiveness? Take your time, it will need time to heal, but create as new awesome things can come to light.
I know that the next week's topic will be difficult maybe for you... we already have the next one too, so just keep looking forward!! Let the good vibes be with you :))
Your awareness and your presence are real gifts to me, you know. Thank you. It feels really good to have a sister to relate with, and to bring insight, and help me to feel light. Yes, I'm already thinking about next week's topic, and recognize it could be a healing journey so I want to go deep. Thanks again, amazing friend.
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@cabelindsay This is a wonderful song. Loved your performance! 👏
Especially the incredible 3 in 1 video. Really nice to see this 🙌
Thank you. I sure appreciate it. The video effect is still a work in progress. I think it'll be better in a more spacious place.
Simplemente hermoso este tema mi querido amigo, te mando un fuerte abrazo que aliviane tu tristeza, no es fácil culminar algo que se ha construido durante tantos años, pero siempre sale el sol dando oportunidades a nuevos comienzos, tu vibras bonito y como la misma letra de tu canción menciona: Nuestra Señora Madre Naturaleza Tu vibración nos trae quietud, consuelo, belleza y nos maravilla. Ceo que es muy valiente que te levantes por la mañana incluso si tu alma esta cansada, es valiente que empujes las olas cada día y decidas luchar, la vida y las caídas nos dan la facultad de creer y confiar en nosotros mismos, así que usa esta crisis para seguir creciendo, no te dejes vencer, algunos caminos se rompen para que otros puedan aparecer, vas a estar bien. Confía. Como dijo nuestra querida @mipiano cabe destacar la excelente edición de tu video de verdad me fascino, tu interpretación musical fue esplendida, tomate tu tiempo para sanar, recuerda que no estas solo. Un mega abrazo lleno de buena vibra para ti ✨🤗 💖
Thank you so much, I am feeling the mega hug! Loaded with good vibes, yes!! It's a natural thing to transition through changes, letting go here, holding on there, and just keeping my head up. Like you, I work to make joyful choices, and put a smile on my face when I get a chance. It's people like you who let me know the world is always turning in my favor. 🌞 🌻
Oh I love everything about this @cabelindsay! The layers add such a cool effect and the song, well nature is amazing and finding that connection by immersing and observing certainly helps us understand life better. I like the calm melody if this song like wild flowers and long grass swaying in a soft breeze.
You are such a lovely guy and I really feel for you right now. Change can be hard, keep focused on your kiddos and you. Some of the most beautiful music I've listened to has come from those who have been through great difficulties. You got this dude! Sending you an abundance of huge hugs, positive vibes and love. 🤗💚🤗🙏
Feeling the hugs, and vibes, and love you're sending. Your friendship and kinship really means so much to me. The world has been so bright and shiny since you arrived in my awareness, being a soul sister. I'm grateful!
Laughing and Crying is the most intense and beautiful experiences as a human! To Cry so colorfully! Whether in the ecstaticness of happiness, or the sweetness of sadness! Hopefully that unwavering, ever-growing joy, as taught by our Lady Mother Nature is found by us all! Thanks for sharing cabe, this is a super sweet song! Laid down and recorded exceptionally! Great work, all around. Cheers and tears breaking through into new tiers of living! Thank You Lady Mother Nature, and for sharing the teachings of her!
It's really beautiful the way you write, brother, good job. I'm glad for our new friendship, connecting through music like we do. It feels so good to meet another kindred spirit, sharing heart-focused art. Thanks for your words here, and thanks for being a friend to me. Peace.
Saludos buen trabajo amigo!!!
You always bring your music with great feeling, @cabelindsay. I do always love to listen to your music. The video display showed that you are serious to manage it. There's a progression on it. I simply love the layer. Great job, mate! Wish you all the best after all had come about nearly.
Thanks brother. I still have some improvements to make in the visual part of this video, but I'm getting a little bit closer. I sure appreciate your comment. Feels good to be witnessed and appreciated as I put myself out there as an artist. I'm sure you can relate.
Oh man, i just cant express with words how much i relate with your feelings, because i´m living a similar situation, i will not go into detail, all i´m going to say is that i shed a little tear reading your post, maybe two ... thank you for opening your heart to all of us like this, being honest, being true. Listening to your music is always inspiring, relaxing, the lyrics are so meaningful and the video is very well made too, you are a great example of what is being an artist! sending you a big BIG hug brother, stay strong, you a are a blessing to all of us, keep shining, keep healing through your music!
Aw, thanks for relating with me. It's good for us guys to cry, I think. Reminds us we have a sensitive side, and we have an inner child that really likes to be held, and cradled, and rocked, and sung to, and loved in all the ways. I trust we will get to wherever we wish to be as long as we honor ourselves and honor our paths, taking good care of our hearts. Hugs right back at you, brother.
Aw, gracias por relacionarte conmigo. Es bueno para nosotros llorar, creo. Nos recuerda que tenemos un lado sensible y que tenemos un niño interior al que realmente le gusta que lo carguen, lo acunen, lo mecen, le canten y lo amen en todos los sentidos. Confío en que llegaremos a donde queramos estar siempre que nos honremos a nosotros mismos y honremos nuestros caminos, cuidando bien nuestro corazón. Los abrazos de vuelta a ti, hermano.
Brother. how good everything has been. The sound and the image quality, I love how you edited this video.The song and its lyrics are a cry of hope for those bad days. I also feel that when I cry I get rid of a lot of that burden, my guitar helps me a lot and I hope it helps you a lot too.
Un gran abrazo!! :D
oh !! You have achieved it, you finally manage the technique, and it was wonderful I must say. I love how your voice blends so well with the instrumentation, it's amazing. Always flawless!