Originally Posted by animarorecords
Marty,

Early April is cherry blossom season in Japan.
There are rows of cherry trees in almost every town, and we enjoy this season every year.
Watching your video, although it's different from cherry blossom viewing, I felt a deep connection to the same spirit.
The country-style music fit the video perfectly, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching and listening to it.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi
Cherry blosoms are out here too. Always a beautiful time of year. Thanks so much, Shigeki. Enjoy!

Originally Posted by Birchwood
Hi Marty,

I remember you playing the song for me a while ago, as a concept. After that, I thought you had never finished it.
A beautiful song, which actually just meanders a bit, with that tabla and pipa (and of course the other instruments).
I had already made a comment about it a few months ago, but you enjoy it every time.
So I think it's great that you used those exotic instruments in it. That is the beautiful accent that makes it a sweet, sparkling song.

Hans
Thanks, Hans. BiaB has so many instruments from around the world. They add the right ingredients to the song idea.

Originally Posted by jannesan
First Noel's A World Of Wonder and now Marty's Small Wonders, all excellent feel good, upbeat folky music. The message hits straight to my heart, "the magic of this place" & "Small wonders bring big thrills and paint the day with awe.", we NEED this positive attitude and spiritual connection to the things that really matters, small but the most fundamental wonders smile

The band is really lovely, magical atmosphere, I'm really glad to hear Pipa, it really highlights how the wonders are worldwide. The vocals are full of warmth and positive confidence.

And I absolutely LOVE your video, the fairy-tale mood, happiness and beautiful nature with flowers, and of course all those birds smile It should have millions of views if there was any justice in the world.

This is your most important song to me, it fully shows your dazzling songwriting talent and your kindness as a person.

Janne
Janne, an extrordinary comment, and i appreciate it emensely. I can't tell you how much you were in my thoughts while making this one, knowing how much you also apprecate rocks and trees.

Originally Posted by floyd jane
Cool song
Strong vocals
Nice use of BIAB. Very Cool Band. Great sound
Much enjoyed
.fj
Thanks, Floyd. BiaB really comes through with so many various instruments, perfect for when the song is about the beauty of our planet.

Originally Posted by Janice & Bud
“Small wonders all around take our breath away.
The little things that make us pause can brighten everyday.”

OH YES!!

This is great, Marty, and we are reminded every morning by this quote pasted on the frig door:
“Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder.”

It’s a very joyful band to accompany the delightful lyrics and your vocal is soothing. A
lso, the pipa is very cool.

We enjoyed the appearance of your smiling face in the video too.
Nice open mix. Cool soundstage on the monitors.

Enjoyed it!

J&B
Thanks, Janice & Bud. Yeah, this song is more about you than for you. I like that frig quote.

Enjoy whatever happens!
marty

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