Steve Aves - My Thoughts , MusicSteve Aves - My Thoughts , Musichttps://www.steveaves.com/blogs/musicSat, 07 Mar 2026 16:15:20 -0800http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[A Love Supreme]]>https://www.steveaves.com/blogs/post/a-love-supremeHaving that nice, big, album cover in my hands with the liner notes in a typeset size humans can read was a thrill.]]>

​​A Love Supreme, For Certain

On the eve of my 69th birthday, listened to John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme," the VINYL version.

Having that nice, big, album cover in my hands with the liner notes in a typeset size humans can read was a thrill.

Reading the notes and listening to the album reminded me why album covers with liner notes can be essential to understanding what the musician was trying to "say."

Try it for yourself. I've posted the album AND the two liner notes below.

Note 1

Note 2


​​DEAR LISTENER: ALL PRAISE BE TO GOD TO WHOM ALL PRAISE IS DUE

DEAR LISTENER: ALL PRAISE BE TO GOD TO WHOM ALL PRAISE IS DUE.  Let us pursue Him in the righteous path. Yes it is true; "seek and ye shall find." Only through Him can we know the most wondrous bequeathal.

During the year 1957, I experienced, by the grace of God, a spiritual awakening which was to lead me to a richer, fuller, more productive life. At that time, in gratitude, I humbly asked to be given the means and privilege to make others happy through music. I feel this has been granted through His grace. ALL PRAISE TO GOD.

As time and events moved on, a period of irresolution did prevail. I entered into a phase which was contradictory to the pledge and away from the esteemed path; but thankfully, now and again through the unerring and merciful hand of God, I do perceive and have been duly re-informed of His OMNIPOTENCE, and of our need for, and dependence on Him. At this time I would like to tell you that NO MATTER WHAT ... IT IS WITH GOD. HE IS GRACIOUS AND MERCIFUL. HIS WAY IS IN LOVE, THROUGH WHICH WE ALL ARE. IT IS TRULY – A LOVE SUPREME – .

This album is a humble offering to Him. An attempt to say "THANK YOU GOD" through our work, even as we do in our hearts and with our tongues. May He help and strengthen all men in every good endeavor.

The music herein is presented in four parts. The first is entitled "ACKNOWLEDGEMENT", the second, "RESOLUTION", the third, "PURSUANCE", and the fourth and last part is a musical narration of the theme, "A LOVE SUPREME" which is written in the context; it is entitled "PSALM".

In closing, I would like to thank the musicians who have contributed their much appreciated talents to the making of this album and all previous engagements.

To Elvin, James and McCoy, I would like to thank you for that which you give each time you perform on your instruments. Also, to Archie Shepp (tenor saxist) and to Art Davis (bassist) who both recorded on a track that regrettably will not be released at this time; my deepest appreciation for your work in music past and present. In the near future,
I hope that we will be able to further the work that was started here.

Thanks to producer Bob Thiele; to recording engineer, Rudy Van Gelder; and the staff of ABC-Paramount records. Our appreciation and thanks to all people of good will and good works the world over, for in the bank of life is not good that investment which surely pays the highest and most cherished dividends.

May we never forget that in the sunshine of our lives, through the storm and after the rain – it is all with God – in all ways and forever.

ALL PRAISE TO GOD.

With love to all, I thank you,

​​A Love Supreme

I will do all I can to be worthy of Thee O Lord.
It all has to do with it.
Thank you God.
Peace.
There is none other.
God is. It is so beautiful.
Thank you God. God is all.
Help us to resolve our fears and weaknesses.
Thank you God.
In You all things are possible.
We know. God made us so.
Keep your eye on God.
God is. He always was. He always will be.
No matter what...it is God.
He is gracious and merciful.
It is most important that I know Thee.
Words, sounds, speech, men, memory, thoughts,
fears and emotions – time – all related ...
all made from one ... all made in one.
Blessed be His name.
Thought waves – heat waves-all vibrations –
all paths lead to God. Thank you God.

His way ... it is so lovely ... it is gracious.
It is merciful – thank you God.
One thought can produce millions of vibrations
and they all go back to God ... everything does.
Thank you God.
Have no fear ... believe ... thank you God.
The universe has many wonders. God is all. His way ... it is so wonderful.
Thoughts – deeds – vibrations, etc.
They all go back to God and He cleanses all.
He is gracious and merciful...thank you God.
Glory to God ... God is so alive.
God is.
God loves.
May I be acceptable in Thy sight.
We are all one in His grace.
The fact that we do exist is acknowledgement of Thee O Lord.
Thank you God.
God will wash away all our tears ...
He always has ...
He always will.
Seek Him everyday. In all ways seek God everyday.
Let us sing all songs to God
To whom all praise is due ... praise God.
No road is an easy one, but they all
go back to God.
With all we share God.
It is all with God.
It is all with Thee.
Obey the Lord.
Blessed is He.
We are from one thing ... the will of God ... thank you God.
I have seen God – I have seen ungodly –
none can be greater – none can compare to God.
Thank you God.
He will remake us ... He always has and He always will.
It is true – blessed be His name – thank you God.
God breathes through us so completely ...
so gently we hardly feel it ... yet,
it is our everything.
Thank you God.
ELATION-ELEGANCE-EXALTATION
All from God.
Thank you God. Amen.

JOHN COLTRANE - December, 1964
]]>Sat, 10 May 2025 18:00:44 -0600<![CDATA[Stumbling Across Old Friends]]>https://www.steveaves.com/blogs/post/stumbling-across-old-friends  I was perusing the events in town for the weekend of January 18, 2025 when my eye caught a strangely named band performing at my favorite record ]]>

Stumbling Across Old Friends

 I was perusing the events in town for the weekend of January 18, 2025 when my eye caught a strangely named band performing at my favorite record store.

A group hang with approachable ambiance: The trio of musicians behind Swim Ignorant Fire’s latest, lovely album will play an official release show at Reverberation Vinyl. It is, like it sounds, a record store, so if you’re not prepared to stand or sit on the floor, bring a milk crate or tiny travel stool and prepare to get cozy with your neighbors in the stacks. 6 p.m. Saturday; donations accepted at the door. Facebook.com/reverberationvinyl.

Hmmmmmmm.  

  I followed a link within the article to read more.

Ambient emo meets coffee house cool: Fatherhood hasn’t slowed down composer/musician Stephen Holliger, who released a new LP on Bandcamp and cassette earlier this month. The eponymous album, titled after Holliger’s musical moniker Swim Ignorant Fire, is an extension of his ongoing collaboration with pedal steel guitarist Nate Hahn and multi-instrumentalist Stefen Robinson. And it’s the strongest yet, with a celestial, vintage vibe and rhythmic underbelly that’s less purely ambient than other recent offerings—primed to run in the background or accompany deep, focused listening.

A bass clarinet with a pedal steel guitar and a bass player? Interesting. My grandson is playing a bass clarinet, so maybe he and I should attend. Then I saw the pedal steel player's name, Nate Hahn. WHAT?? I have a fraternity brother with that name! Could it be him? Yup, it was.

Markell and I attended the show. Loads of fun. Great to see Nate again.

Listen to the album
Nate Hahn and Me

Nate Hahn and Me

After 20+ years, Nate and still recognize each other.

Markell asks Nate about the pedal steel guitar

Markell asks Nate about the pedal steel guitar

Nate explains the pedal steel

Nate shows Markell how to play the pedal steel

Nate shows Markell how to play the pedal steel

Nate explains the pedal steel

What Happens When I Press This Pedal

What Happens When I Press This Pedal

Nate explains the pedal steel to Markell

Nate jams with the band

Nate jams with the band

Swim Ignorant Fire

]]>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:07:13 -0600<![CDATA[Miles Davis, "On The Corner"]]>https://www.steveaves.com/blogs/post/on-the-cornerSummertime means road music! "On The Corner" is one of my favorite driving albums. Put the pedal to the metal and crank it up!]]>

Summertime means road music!

"On The Corner" is one of my favorite driving albums.

Put the pedal to the metal and crank it up!


Oh yeah! It is this month's music HERE.


]]>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0600<![CDATA[Reviewing Old LPs - Deciding What to Keep - Foxtrot]]>https://www.steveaves.com/blogs/post/Reviewing-Old-LPs-Deciding-What-to-Keep-FoxtrotListening to my records to determine which to keep, and which to trade. Foxtrot by Genesis is a Keeper]]>

Foxtrot is a Keeper

I forgot how good this LP is.
Remember to support your local record store.
]]>Tue, 21 May 2024 07:01:29 -0600<![CDATA[The Mother of Trouble]]>https://www.steveaves.com/blogs/post/the-mother-of-troubleVance Gilbert's latest CD is a winner.]]>

Vance Gilbert Has Another Great Record

I was introduced to Vance Gilbert's music at the Blue Moon Coffeehouse. His music and live shows were a highlight for me during each Blue Moon Season.

I miss the Blue Moon Coffeehouse.

Vance Gilbert's latest music release is really good!

Support the artist and good tunes, buy their music.


]]>Sun, 04 Feb 2024 17:50:37 -0600<![CDATA[Reviewing Old LPs - Deciding What to Keep]]>https://www.steveaves.com/blogs/post/Reviewing-Old-LPs-Deciding-What-to-KeepListening to my records to determine which to keep, and which to trade. Manassas is a Keeper]]>

Manassas is a Keeper

I forgot how good this LP is.
Remember to support your local record store.
]]>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 08:35:48 -0600<![CDATA[Reviewing Old LPs - Deciding What to Keep - Dumping these]]>https://www.steveaves.com/blogs/post/reviewing-old-lps-deciding-what-to-keep-dumping-theseListening to my records to determine which to keep, and which to trade, I have decided these need to go.]]>

Someone Else Might Want Them

I do understand why I like some styles of music, and not others. Sure, I can tell you that I prefer live music over studio because I feel the energy and passion comes through more effectively. OK, but why do is the energy so important to me?

Some music is popular with other people, yet not with me. Here are a four albums that I do not care for. They are now at Reverberation Vinyl for people who do like them.


Pink Floyd, "The Wall." To me, this continued the overblown themes that bored me.
Ornette Coleman, "Dancing In Your Head." Nope. To me, it is 2 sides of noise.
Pink Floyd, "Wish You Were Here." Nope, I found it boring when it was released. Still do.
John Coltrane, "Meditations." I am a jazz fan, and like many of Coltrane's albums. Not this one. Noise.
Remember to support your local record store.
]]>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:02:05 -0600<![CDATA[Reviewing Old LPs - Deciding What to Keep]]>https://www.steveaves.com/blogs/post/reviewing-old-lps-deciding-what-to-keepThe revival of the vinyl LP is a very interesting phenomenon. I am not sure why people who did not grow up with the LP being the only option for music ,are now buying LPs. I'm sure happy about it - it has created a large market in used LPs.]]>

Someone Else Might Want Them

The revival of the vinyl LP is a very interesting phenomenon. I am not sure why people who did not grow up with the LP being the only option for music ,are now buying LPs. I'm sure happy about it - it has created a large market in used LPs. Now I have somewhere (Reverberation Vinyl for me) to take the albums I don't listen to anymore, and swap them for ones I want.

I started listening to my albums that I have not touched in maybe 35 years, to weed out the ones I still liked and the ones that need to be "recycled."

It is an interesting voyage through memories, listening to these past favorites. I recalled places and people I have not thought of in years. Nostalgia.

Well, here are some examples of albums I decided to keep.


A Few Interesting Oldest Keepers

One of the first albums I played was Traffic's "The Low Spark of High heeled Boys." Such a unique sounding album. Is it blues or rock or jazz or what?
I still like it.
The first Black Sabbath album. You know, it is pretty good. Plus, the memories attached to it just makes it a keeper.
Pink Floyd's "Piper at the Gates of Dawn" is a keeper because it is still enjoyable as long as you grasp the creepy, weird, psychodelic, electronic sound of the middle 1960s.
Remember to support your local record store.
]]>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:25:11 -0600<![CDATA[Music of the Month is On The Corner]]>https://www.steveaves.com/blogs/post/music-of-the-month-is-on-the-cornerThis October, 1972 album by Miles Davis is another genre-bending LP that started with Bitches Brew.]]>
Miles Davis "On The Corner"

This October 1972 album by Miles Davis is another genre-bending LP from that music visionary.

Head over to Music of the Month to listen.


Music of the Month
]]>Sat, 21 Oct 2023 13:06:51 -0600<![CDATA[Another Stellar Samantha Fish Concert]]>https://www.steveaves.com/blogs/post/Another-Stellar-Samantha-Fish-Concert     I have been to  6 Samantha Fish shows since 2016. I've watched her develop her own so ]]>
    I have been to  6 Samantha Fish shows since 2016. I've watched her develop her own sound, her own style. It has been interesting to me how artists like her grow into a music career outside the top-pop-genre grind.
    Yeah, she's a smart, talented artist.
Below are 2 videos other people took of the show. I am not good at taking concert photos or videos - I am too focused on the moment.
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