For the Birds lyrics: Ross H Hermiston music: michael hermiston

vocals, guitar: michael hermiston
yesterday my dad sent me this poem, i had a bit of time today so i put some music to it and did a quick live sing. some of the images were taken by my mom and dad some from the net. we've had the snowiest winter in years… and the snow is still everywhere…and deep!!!! . . . thus the inspiration for my dad's poem.
my dad just suggested that i add this link for the bird call and information about the 'Cardinal' • Birding by Ear: Northe...

[@Nickie_Hoang_Kim_Thai_Hanh]

Oh yes, not a hunger spring, because Mr Hermiston had a feast, for all the beautiful birds. I once fixed a sparrow's nest blown by typhoon, and fed them, too. They still can remember me long after, always hopping on my scooter when it was parked anywhere outdoor. Lovely poem and lovely tune!

[@francoispetit8687]

Superbe chanson, et superbes photos de tous ces magnifiques oiseaux. En France, nous avons moins de belle varietes. Durant l'hiver (sans neige) nous voyons des mesanges, des verdiers, des rouges-gorges, des pinsons. Amities - Francois

[@michaelhermiston]

merci beaucoup François… j'espère un bon printemps a toi!

[@cinderellalifestyle]

finding hope and beauty in our winged friends, they really are vocal when spring finally arrives, I like to think they are happy. I envy a bit, your pretty cardinal. We have so such rival! in fact the first one I ever beheld was years ago in Michigan, a real treat. against the background of snow.... Wonderful poem and musical creation, bravo, Mssrs Hermiston!

[@michaelhermiston]

big smile and thanks to you my exhausted dear friend…i spent a half an hour listening to some of our collaborations… so eager to do more when you have time and energy…. i send you some sleep!!

[@cinderellalifestyle]

me too ( longing)....this next week involves dental work I've put off to critical point...not looking forward to that:-(...nicest aspect of that day is that I get to take an hour cruise down canyon to river and and up again to reach the dr. I am learning to sleep with a noisy ole Pa, only feet away, he never goes to bed anymore, just sleeps in his chair.

[@rockingphil58]

Loved it Michael beautiful song you wrote with your Father .

[@ClassicalJams]

Michael, great little tune! I love your Dad's wonderful, sweet poem and your idea to put music to it was great! Even your Mom provided some pics. What a crazy, long winter, huh? Thank goodness you're all so creative while you're waiting for spring to pop! Take care, ~Jackie

[@michaelhermiston]

thanks Jackie… if you can believe we have more snow today…

[@ClassicalJams]

***** Oh my....even more? I feel for ya....I really do. Here we are having lots of rain and thunder with possible tornadoes. I have to drive to work in a few minutes and not exactly looking forward to it. Have a great day and see you soon, ~Jackie

[@OldSlydjook]

Great family work ..I´m sorry about the long winter.

[@MrThomascow]

Thank You again You done them proud well done cheers

[@johnleonamnoiz9931]

Well done Ross & Michael ! Cheers , John

[@michaelhermiston]

merci Mr L

[@rhymesauce]

I see the poetic prowess runs in the family. Nice!

[@michaelhermiston]

:-)))))

[@zeedottv]

Nice work!! great music and video.thumbs up

[@michaelhermiston]

thanks a ton Zee

[@AlexandersGuitarplay]

Very nice singing! :) Great performance!

[@CrawfishParish]

What a wonderful collab. Great!

[@michaelhermiston]

thanks Michael

[@MickeyBavington]

great family collaboration Michael

[@michaelhermiston]

thanks Mickey..

[@onewomanandsomesongs]

What a great collab with your dad....such a relaxing, mellow listen. To all the bird lovers everywhere. :) Janet

[@NoeliaNiar]

love it,fantastic,many thanks...

[@michaelhermiston]

merci Noelia

[@russbuss415]

Very cool Michael. The poem is full of such great details.

[@michaelhermiston]

gracias Russ… peace to ya

[@carrolly2k]

A very lovely collab!!

[@guitarcat5]

Ah..now we know where your talent comes from! You've made a clever poem into a great little song,snazzy piccies.. and some tasty chords in there too! Thank you Messrs Hermiston! Warm and sunny for our Brit' Easter!...hope it warms up for you soon Michael! ^..^

[@stewartfox3929]

Your collab with dad has turned out excellently Michael liked a lot...Stewart.

[@michaelhermiston]

thanks so much Stewart

[@Katest3r]

Michael this song was so lovely and cleverly written you have so many birds having a mention here :) it was a pleasure to listen to especially during the start of spring :)

[@manolisvlog]

What a wonderful collab..Talent runs the Hermiston family for sure!! I really like this Michael..My dad used to write lyrics and songs but he hasn't done that for years..Maybe it's time to tell him to start writing again!

[@michaelhermiston]

i would love to hear you do a tune written by your dad... good luck Mano! and thanks

[@dankoch2010]

This is an excellent collaboration. It's hard to believe you could make such polished work of art in only one day. Very impressive.

[@michaelhermiston]

thanks Dan, although i don't know how long my dad has been working on that poem… he'd probably say 82 years

[@bjay1956]

All that snow, we had one day what a different place the world is, anyway this is one excellent song my friend and a lovely video as well, all the best, John

[@OldGardenerGuy]

Very well observed... especially the chickadee line. That is precisely what they do, pick up a seed fly away and split open the shell on the branch of a nearby tree. How is it that they have the same behaviour pattern both in Canada and Finland? Have you come across the Phenology website, as a gardener I find it fascinating looking for signs of Spring in Bud bursts, returning of migratory birds, appearance of frogs spawn, bees cleaning out their hives, ants stirring in their ant hills, birds building nests. In times past those were the observations you had to make in order to know when to plant seed in the ground. A farmer friend says he will not plant seed until the wood grouse, *capercaillie*, Tetrao urogallus begins to fight in the forest. Mating and egg laying are definitely a sign that Spring has arrived.

[@bearron]

A wonderful collab. Not for the birds at all. And we and other parts of the west are in a major drought. A wee bit of moisture this weekend will be so welcome. I have to wonder what cities will flood when your snow melts. Send a little my way.

[@michaelhermiston]

i'm doing my best…. here's a shovelful Rob… here's another…. here's another.. here's another…. here's another… here's another… ow…. my back!!!!! here's another….. here's another…. here's another….

[@LaurenceBarcelone]

Bonjour Michael- I understand who you took after regarding the artistic and creative mind :) Your dad did write such beautiful lyrics. Your vocals suits joyfuly this hymn to these gorgeous creatures, I bet they'd be grateful for your performance if they could speak . Unfortunately in the city where I live, there aren't as many birds as in your video, so I close my eyes and dream about it....Very nice-as always . Take care !

[@michaelhermiston]

merci . . my dad said he liked what i did.. .. very fun to do such collaborations! take care Laurence

[@undeadtrev]

Surely enjoyed your collab gentlemen...lovely poem and video :-)

[@ThePeaceableKingdom]

Locally the grackles steal the cat food I put out for the outdoor cats... One of my greatest pleasures at the old place was when in the spring the cardinals would first bring their babies to our porch, to show them where they could find seeds. They would flutter their wings and beg for food, long after they were big enough to get their own, and the cardinals - being attentive parents - would always oblige...

[@michaelhermiston]

lovely story…sounds like a compete delight… birds give so much pleasure to so many of us earthbound bipeds …thanks Bart

[@JennysCountryChannel]

That is a wonderful poem your Dad wrote! And you put such beautiful music on it! and not to forget the beautiful pictures your Mom took! Where do you live that you still have that deep snow?

[@carryingatorch]

So you're a chip off the old block :-) You gotta have an additional rhyming gene in your family tree ...

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

I pity the poor tired long-distance migrants who arrive at their destination to find that the weather is completely haywire and they might as well have stayed where they were. Pretty song - nice pictures

[@michaelhermiston]

i think you gleaned my dad's feelings exactly.. thanks Paul from us both.