Lyrics influenced by a conversation with a friend whose daughter was in a really bad way. Kind of set the mood for large parts of the challenge for me this year. New version uploaded 12 Dec 2010.

Lyrics influenced by a conversation with a friend whose daughter was in a really bad way. Kind of set the mood for large parts of the challenge for me this year. New version uploaded 12 Dec 2010.

Additional vocal: Lisa Montgomery

Viola: Wayne Mehl

Backing vocals: Lisa Montgomery

My opus. By far the longest song I've ever recorded. I tried to make it shorter, but it just didn't work. Sorry. :) "The Water-Carver" uses a sample from Stereolab's "Changer." (Gane/Sadier)

Sentiments I think most of us feel at one time or another.

I'm really not this bleak... I was just looking for an excuse to use that VU/JAMC/The National drumbeat!