Tag: Blues Music
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The Open Gate
Inspired by a timeless spiritual paradox, “The Open Gate” is a blues-folk story that suggests the most profound truth isn’t hidden away for the chosen few—it’s accessible to everyone. Using the ancient parable of a loving father saving his children from a burning house, the song explores the idea that the greatest wisdom doesn’t require…
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The Sun Don’t Preach
A raw, Delta blues track that wrestles with the difference between trying to fix a broken world with force and finding strength in a quieter, more patient wisdom. “The Sun Don’t Preach” is a story told through a bottleneck slide and a steady foot stomp, contrasting the “power of a God” with the “wisdom of…
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When Trust Blooms
“When Trust Blooms” is a soulful bluesy folk song that celebrates the beauty of trust, friendship, and the power of shared words. Inspired by the connection between friends across time and space, the song’s heartfelt lyrics reflect on the simple yet profound gifts we give each other—whether through a bouquet, a poem, or a kind…
Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra 