Thursday
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Out of the Wilderness
Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 1:01 PM 
I hadn’t meant to send more music your way quite so soon; but I’ve been trying to find a way to sum up my experience of 2009, and nothing seems to say it quite so well as this piece. Despite having composed it back in early March, it still epitomises the year for me.
Again, it’s an old recording. At least, it was recorded when I first composed it. And I think if you heard me play it now, you’d get something quite different. But it is as it is. And for me, this piece and its title say it all.
Click to listen to Out of the Wilderness. And I wish you the happiest of New Years.
P.S. New year, new look! The blog will be getting a makeover in the next couple of days. And changing its name! Dixon Hill Doings will become Dixon Hill Diary. I'd be grateful if those of you who link to this site from whatever source could make the alteration. Thank you!
Reader Comments (4)
Happy new year! Such a gorgeous photo. :) Wishing you and yours many beautiful moments in 2010! looking forward to the new makeover of your lovely space! Love to you!
Another beautiful piece of music Helen. Would love to hear you play something on the harp..Best wishes for a healthy and peaceful 2010
Hmm.....it's a few years since I played the harp! Shall have to see what I can do. Wishing you peace in 2010, too, Chesteraud. For you and all your family.
This piece was so tender, yet intense. I loved it. It took me to a place where I could be still: eyes closed, deep breaths and beautiful images in my head. I will play this the next time I need peace to enter the busy, stressful day. Thank you for this gift Helen... woman of many many talents.