Tag: emotional blues
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The Forgotten Promise | By The William Altig Choir

We all carry something ancient within us—a promise made before memory, a purpose that calls to us through the noise of daily life. “The Secret Vow” is a heavy blues meditation on the profound loss we feel when we’ve forgotten why we’re here. Drawing from the Buddhist teaching of the Bodhisattva vow—the commitment to return…
William Altig
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The Debt of Peace

“The Debt of Peace” is a raw, slow-burning Delta blues song that captures the emotional weight of everyday suffering and the quiet hope for human connection. With trembling finger-picked guitar, a sparse upright bass, and a weeping harmonica, this track tells the truth gently but unflinchingly. The lyrics explore the burden we all carry—the debt…
William Altig
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Times Sweet Sway

“Time’s Sweet Sway” is more than just a song; it’s an invitation to experience time as a melodic force, one that is both gentle and unapologetically unpredictable. It captivates with its poetic narrative and musicality, drawing the listener into a state where the ephemeral nature of time is celebrated rather than feared—a sweet, lingering reminder…