cracks: particle or wave by michael hermiston / vocals: Pierre Bastien Lenoir with elisa louise

i am so delighted that Pierre and elisa shared their wonderful voices for this tune, i find the blend of Pierre's deep bass is so well complemented by elisa's delicate ethereal soprano ... thank you both ever so much! 🙏🏾🩷🕊️🧣
Pierre's channel: / @pierrebastienlenoir
elisa's channel: / @elisalouise2678
lyrics:
D Fmaj7
you stand on a shore looking out to sea
G Bm7sus
watching a reflection of your mind
D Fmaj7
you stand before the mirror, frown at what you see
G Bm7sus
wield those heavy lines that you find
Dm Dm/Cbass Dm/Bbass
rail at the sky, roll your granite heart
C C/Bbass Am
clench your fist at those cracks
Dm Dm/Cbass Dm/Bbass
as the pieces fall, tinkling to the floor
C Bb6 A
stumbling memories sparkle in your tracks
D Fmaj7
you watch the flakes that fall lit by moonlight through the woods
G Bm7sus
each a shard of hope from your youth
D Fmaj7
finding the beauty, in their painful loss
G Bm7sus
lifetime struggle toward your truth
Dm Dm/Cbass Dm/Bbass
the cold chill of solitude, the moon’s midwinter glow
C C/Bbass Am
the loneliness of beauty never shared
Dm Dm/Cbass Dm/Bbass
the darkness of regret brought by clouds of contemplation
C Bb6 A
opened fists, wounded palms are bared
break
Fmaj7
the light of the morn, shines on the end
G Bm7sus
reflection of those memories, you scatter
D Fmaj7
fall to the ground , offer weight to the earth
G Bm7sus
the illusion of your peace begins to shatter
Dm Dm/Cbass Dm/Bbass
sink into the softest soil, of wonder and of faith
C C/Bbass Am
grasping the lines you've earned through pain
Dm Dm/Cbass Dm/Bbass
vanishing, dissolving, in darkness or in light
C Bb6 A
only particle or wave shall remain

[@Freedaaa]

Particles AND Waves. There's so much to wonder about... open mouth ... children ... still there is MORE, maybe SOMEONE we don't accept still, but will have to ... LOVE is an unknown energy. The Shroud Of Turin for example tells us about this unknown energy... LOVE is beyond.... WONDERFUL SONG !!!! Really touching! Elisa's delicate voice complements Pierre's 100 % .... Thank you for this! Bravo.

Fabulous song and performance my friends! 👍👍👍

[@WailinHeino]

Awesome vocalization, instrumentation and song. You still are the songwriter king, Michael.Merry X-mas to you and yours.

[@CristinaS]

I listened to this beauty on Pierre's channel and I want to congratulate you all again, you are fabulous!

[@BadassBrutusGuitar]

Beautiful original tune and vocals of Piere and Elisa! Awesome collaboration Michael!!! Happy holidays my friend! Bert

[@GordonRoss83]

That was gorgeous. From the music to the lyrics to how it was performed. really well done. ..Gordon

[@luziiluizth.8742]

Wow 😲.. This is absolutely amazing videos sharing dear friend ❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏 Really enjoyed watching Super big big like thumbs up 👍👍👍👍 See you again keep intouch ❤❤❤

[@bowstarchannel]

Just so wonderful, words of music 🎶 fantastic very well done 👏 best wishes Bowstar 👍

[@RotraudSchulte]

Fantastische Atmosphäre und ein tolles Video, danke dir lieber Michael. Frohe Weihnachten wünscht, Lolo🙏🧑‍🎄🎄🎀🎁

[@garyschafer-thepickinpilot9010]

Another terrific composition, Michael. Solemn, contemplative, introspection masterfully woven into poetry, blended musically, with your beautiful piano and horn. The lovely vocals were the icing on the cake. I love this 👏👏🎹🎹🎺🎺💖💖

[@pianothingsmusic]

Such beautiful voices indeed!! It’s a very reflective song, I feel this great mood ✨ Wonderful song, Michael!!!

[@michaelhermiston]

thanks so much, yes, their voices are marvellous together... a great Christmas to you and your family 🧣🎄❄️🌹☃️☮️🎶😊 i truly enjoyed your latest Chopin ballade 🎹

[@johnnyl1957]

Hello Michael, Elisa and Pierre . . . . a well written song as always, sung beautifully (as you noted) by Pierre and Elisa. Love the trumpet Michael . . . . there is nothing quite like its sound added to a song. 🎼 🎅🏻 ✌

[@TonVenhuizen]

Elisa's and Pierre's vocals are so contrasting in range and fit nicely because of that. A beautiful collab.

[@pierrebastienlenoir]

It was an honour for me to sing another of your great compositions dear Michael and I think we did something good here with Elisa ! I'm very grateful !!

[@JennyDaniels]

Wonderful collaboration, Michael, Pierre and Elisa Louise 🙂

[@maxwashingtonmusic7000]

Wonderful singing and horn! 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵✨✨✨✨✨

[@3DGraphicsFun]

*Happy Sunday Morning Michael🌞🌞🌞* Wow VERY IMPRESSIVE collab with Pierre and Elisa. Sounds amazing! Have a *fabulous* week coming up! Big *SMILE!😁😁😁* from *IcloneFun🤩*

[@吉井秀樹-p9w]

Cool and dramatic👍Lovely🎉🌟

[@gerhardpetertopp1482]

A wonderful song, lyrics that make you think with every line, melancholic trumpet sounds at their finest and voices that remind me of Leonard Cohen and Jennifer Warnes, only better. High respect!

[@joedewberry]

A beautiful collaboration. Excellent vocals and poetic lyrics.

[@flowerrockmusic]

Yes Michael, you are right, Elisa's delicate ethereal soprano adds a wonderful sparkling to Pierre's deep bass, and your soulful trumpet builds wonderful bridges between the sung sections!

[@FlowEckurt]

Wonderful performance!✨🎶

[@alphadni]

Magnifique collaboration ! Un grand bravo 💖

[@wendyoxley5902]

Lovely vocals on your melody with just enough trumpet for depth. The visuals were gorgeous. Well done, Michael & Merry Christmas❤

[@eatonjohnrobert]

Pierre's voice is so cool. There was a band in the 90s called the Screaming Trees. The lead singer was a guy named Mark Lanigan. He had the coolest voice and Pierre's voice reminds me of him. Great tune Michael. The trumpet is sublime.

[@rainfieldmusic]

Wonderful track 😊 👣 The poetry, music, vocal mix and production are all spectacular 🙌 Seasons greetings friends 👋 🎄

[@michaelhermiston]

very kind of you, thanks....i wish you much joy and creativity🧣🕊️🎄❄️🌺🙏🏾

[@LayilaFaon]

love the way of performing the lyrics, very catchy

[@salmonfishandships]

ah oui super , j'ai entendu ça chez BAstien aussi , very good job amigo !

[@elisalouise2678]

Tons of thanksssssssss for inviting me in this fabulous collaboration, dear Michael !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pierre 's extraordinary low voice makes your words vibrate and brings out their depth... like that Buddhist monk on the shore :) ... and your music carries us away .... The result is magical !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Really thank you to you and Pierre for this pure happiness !!!!!! 💗💗 Thankssss also to the kind comments !!! 💐💕

[@michaelhermiston]

you both are more than welcome!! i feel i am the grateful one; your voices together are glorious, so very inspiring!!!! 🌌🌈🌺💙🌻🎶🎵🕊️❤️

[@AxeMoose]

Outstanding

[@doorwaysintomusic]

This is so beautiful! Your song is gorgeous with amazing lyrics and music -- so nice of you to include the interesting chords you used. Also such lovely vocals by Pierre and Elisa. Truly an amazing song/collaboration! It gives me chills it's so pretty

[@michaelhermiston]

very kind of you, thanks for the lovely comment, from Pierre and elisa too 🕊️🎶🎵🌺🧣🌹🌻🙏🏾😊

[@DEDE-os7qs]

Beautiful dear Michael

[@RoseAkerman]

Beautiful song and video!

[@michaelhermiston]

thanks Rose, a lovely Christmas to you 🕊️🧣🎀🌺🎄☃️❄️🩷😊🌹

[@rhopen]

🎶🎶Ron