To Peter Bro...which some could read as clever for Peterborough, thank you for identifying the "source" of my forum name "Gahoendoe".
A wise communicator told me that the key to great entertainment is education in the process...he called it Edu-tainment. I studied with him for 2 years, and plead guilty to the charge.
I often slide into the edutaining style with Gord's music...for my own benefi, eg; prior to researching and producing "Christian Island", I did not know the history of the Huron island name "Gahoendoe".
There is much to learn in his lyrics and music. Does anyone know if he carries native blood? There is an underlying sensitivity in many of his songs, for me, of and for First Nations peoples.
A river of requests for videos of GL's music has begun to flow. Some requests are presented to me with the power of suggestion that cannot be ignored. I have recently posted GL video # 23
"Mother of a Miner's Child"
If there are other, (can't wait until after Massey Hall), requests burning holes in your hearts...please contact me. The collecting and sorting of the images takes more than 70% of the production time :
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If you have images to accompany your request, your request will be prioritized and could be completed within 48 hours of being received by me :D .
This has been an amazing 4 month journey. After the first 125 days at Youtube, The channel has received 180,000 video views, 4100 profile visits, 650 off-line messages, 1000 video messages and 127 subscribers. Pretty solid I think not having any politics, sex, violence, drugs or disasters...75% acoustic instrumentation...there is hope! :D
[All of Gordon's songs are in their own "(23) favorites" playlist at the Channel...you don't have to hunt for them anymore.]
I sincerely thank you, the members of this forum, for your support and encouragement. I understand that from time to time my take on a song may vary significantly from anothers...your acceptance of my work is the renewed energy I need to continue my personal "Race Among the Ruins".
I intend to complete as many still image interpretations as I can of this magnificent, magical minstrel..."producing" the entire body of his work is my 5 year goal. Though this may seem a daunting task,by my calculation,10% of his "library" is now "produced".
Sincerely and in Peace,
Gahoendoe