Love is Covered in Dust by Yes the Raven (Full Album) produced by Rick Beato

[@freezu2b]

Rick Beato got me here. I know nothing about music, but I can feel it.

[@benworley5234]

After I saw the Beato video I was excited to go find this album and buy it. In particular for "This Will Only End in Tears." Our society is so dominated by factory products and I think it's important to actually buy from the little guy who makes something worthwhile. Locally roasted coffee, beef/pork off the farm, soap from the lady a few miles off who started her own business... and Alan Mearns. All of these things are individual. They are quality. We desperately need them.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thank you Ben!

[@geofflake132]

I agree 100% with what you wrote. Alan Mearns is that one in a million talent that I will cherish.

[@badmotherfarker123]

The chromatic descending section of "This will Only End in Tears" sounds like a similar B section from the "Fuoco" movement of Roland Dyens' Libre Sonatine. Alan's compositions quote from a number of sources, in the best way, which reminds me of Don Shirley and Nina Simone. This is particularly true for his arrangement of the Bach Chaconne - there's motifs from the Well Tempered Clavier, the Keyboard Concerti and the Keyboard Partitas ("German Suite") tucked in there!

[@patromo]

Better than locally roasted coffee 😉

[@Ollivier10x56]

​@@AlanMearns-YesTheRavenjust please, please, please keep your art alive! I always listen to your song and I always found it relatable to me

[@kozorogo]

I listen this albom at least 3-5 times per week, this is not just music, but nutrition. Every time I see preview of that albom I'm drooling like a Pavlov's dog. Unfortunately, my language plateau does not let me absorb it entirely, with poetry I mean. I sure that true music can work without understanding of words, and voice can be perceived as one more musical instrument. This is that case, this is a cosmos, bravo, essa.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

@@kozorogo ❤️🙏

[@georggoebel-jakobi]

Danke!

[@thejollyjoker187]

This voice, a combination of Thom York sentimentality and Bono luxury.. accompanied by Bach-like virtuosity and enhanced by bluesman elements.. What's not to like? Congrats!

[@sadashiva1708]

Thom Yorke sentimentality - I like that. And what really hits me is when Thom sings "Don't get sentimental, it always ends up drivel" 😢

[@jefftriplett7561]

Listened to the entire album on the road the other day, and it just stays fresh and invigorating.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

❤️🙏

[@maudcharleen]

Wow 😮 fantastic love this ❤

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

❤️🙏

[@jefftriplett7561]

It just hit me that the tune only one is like a Fernando Sor étude with a melody. Brilliant!!!

[@eronatos]

Only found out about this today. Pure craft in voice and guitar. A must for aficionados.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@unclelefteye3166]

❤just bought this on Apple ITunes yesterday and downloaded it. Yes, I know, I could listen to it for free any number of places, including here now, but I honestly felt guilty, like I was stealing…this sounds ridiculous, I know, but dear sweet little baby Jesus with his tiny balled up fists, I haven’t been this in love (in the least creepy way possible, I assure you) with an artist, it’s crazy…I’m in my 50s and I listen to EVERYTHING…. Thank you again, Alan, thank you. ❤

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏 so much!

[@bigbadbith8422]

Bought it for the same reasons - you are a gem, sir. And many thanks to @Rick Beato for putting me on to you

[@taylodl]

I'm the same age as you and did the same thing! Rick Beato pointed this out and I listened and immediately fell in love. That was just last week and after buying this album on iTunes I've listened to it at least 12 times all the way through already! This also answers the question of where I've been wanting to go with my own guitar playing. Truly an inspiration!

[@willleavitt7156]

This is a moral issue most,younger, people don’t get. I loved Napster in the day not for free music but to find copies of old music from the 60’s and 70’s that was never released on cd. If I can buy it I will.

[@taylodl]

@@willleavitt7156 I prefer to own it than to stream it. I guess I'm old school. Besides, if the artists can't make a living by creating art then there's necessarily going to be less art. I'd rather buy beautiful music like this than some piece of junk made in China that I probably don't need anyway and will just be in a landfill in a few years. So buying music is better for my soul AND it's better for the environment - which is better for my soul! It's a win-win!

[@geofflake132]

This will only end in tears is a other masterpiece. Just an amazing musician.

[@joelhague5515]

Yes, Rick Beato sent me here and it is amazing. Alan...wow, man. Outstanding.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@joelhague5515]

I'm listening right now. Love the Airspace album, too. I will buy all soon, I'm in a transition with digital devices to play music on. For now I will send payment via PayPal or Venmo or whatever is listed in the description (I remember it's "yestheraven" @ something, I just have to double check), and then I will purchase the albums ASAP. Thank you for your songwriting and guitar playing, both of which are incomparable. There's a lot of very good guitar players, but there's far fewer who play this well (including me, 😀!). Beautiful stuff, man. Magnificent.

[@joelhague5515]

@@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven ah, PayPal, very easy. Alan, do you have any "New England area" (MA, VT, NH, RI, CT, even NY) gigs/dates planned at all? My wife and I will go for sure.

[@terrypmusic]

00:43 Nice one!

[@jandlstock1]

Like others, discovered through Rick Beato. Wonderful. Upon hearing the intro to "This Will End..." I immediately thought of the intro to Toulouse Street by The Doobie Brothers.

[@jandlstock1]

Sorry, I meant "This will Only End..."

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@mathieu7936]

Hauntingly beautiful. Cold dark age reminds me of Elliott Smith and Nick Drake. And This will only end in tears reminded me of Gainsbourg..

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@geofflake132]

Cold Dark Age is an INCREDIBLE song. What a talent!

[@jefftriplett7561]

Just finished my first listening and I am blown away! There is hope for song writing!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@Terraceview]

Cold Dark Age is absolutely incredible, brings back memories of listening to new music as a child. Congrats man.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏 Barry

[@snowfiresunwind]

This album is an acoustic masterpiece and I love the dark poetic lyrics - not for the faint hearted.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

❤️🙏

[@vimaxtube]

This is one of a few real masterpieces of recent modern songwriting. It should be popularized and heard all over the world. Deep, wise, purely musical in nature, brilliantly performed and excellently recorded. This album represents the phenomenal knowledge of European classical routs and contemporary music trends. These songs are wonderful in their human melodic simplicity and infinite musical complexity altogether. Hats off to you, Mr. Alan Mearns!

[@baronmorris8207]

Breathe 0:00 Bells 3:10 Cold Dark Age 6:19 Josephine 10:27 Love is Covered in Dust 17:34 Bullet 21:05 This Will Only End in Tears 25:32 Heroine 28:36 Rattlesnake Blues 32:09 Wineglass Song 34:09 Only One 38:53

[@brianspenst1374]

Coming back to this almost a year later. Still just as good. Probably annoying the neighbors as I try to hit the falsetto notes while I sing along.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

❤️🙏

[@tommarko9983]

A walk in the winter woods. Frozen earth, cold stones. I pry up a boulder in curiosity. What's this gem I find? A diamond in the rough. A hidden beauty beneath the gray granite. I will return often to gaze on this - to be captivated, to be transported, and have my imagination stimulated. Glad I found you, Alan.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Cheers Tom 🙏

[@DirkDillingerBlues]

Rick Beato advised me to visit here after his intro to you. Beautiful man !

[@Mark-om3cl]

I just bought all his albums, even the Bach classical stuff. This will end in tears is also what got me interested. Beautiful piece of music and song.

[@mjfinney1310]

Substantive art is timeless. I feel sad for commercial music coneseurs that can't tell the difference.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks for listening 🙏🙏

[@ZedP]

This really made my day (week, month, year), it's simply perfect.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@yaelsourd3757]

Cet album est extraordinaire et extraordinairement méconnu. Les vrais génies se cachent. Merci Alan

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Merci 🙏❤️

[@wentian355]

THE underrated artist

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

❤️🙏

[@TheAxeix]

nicely done Alan,mystirious,deep,full of life,thank you very much.

[@richardavalon3653]

This record belongs in the esteemed category of Nick Drake, Leonard Cohen, Paul Simon, Elliott Smith. Alan's classical guitar pieces are even more amazing. This is M U S I C. Also nice nod to Blind Willie McTell in the album cover design.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Too kind 🙏❤️

[@richardavalon3653]

@@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven After listening again, I would add the great melodist Harry Nilsson to the previously mentioned comparisons, especially in Cold Dark Age and Only One. The attention to harmony throughout is a treat and a pleasure.

[@dpt8544]

Just incredible. You sound a lot like Syd Matters, which is my favourite band.

[@1loveMusic2003]

Such a warm sounding album.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

@@1loveMusic2003 ❤️🙏

[@gretchentruscott4274]

one rick brought me here and i feel i'm not gonna regret it :)

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@JCFNor]

I think I'm hooked. I'm happy that Rick has made so many people aware of your music. (myself included) It is well deserved. It seems that you are going to be on a crazy ride, but you have your anchor(s) at home with you.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@2kanchoo]

I bought this but still come back to give it more views. Enjoy every listen.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

❤️🙏

[@Hadri_ART]

It is really amazing what beato did with you buddy. I can only imagine how you feel rn with all those people that finally pay attention to your music. You deserved it for sure, but still it isn t common to receive such a gift

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

It’s surreal

[@Hadri_ART]

@@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven so happy for you man, you are amazing and all this is just right💯

[@auralfixxation6702]

Finally got a chance to listen to this. I greatly enjoyed the songs on this album. This is really good. I love moody songs like these. Once again I'm so thankful Rick Beato brought you to my attention.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Cheers 🙏

[@flangelouder]

What a banger of a first track 🔥

[@lvidaldi]

You blew my mind, amazingly beautiful music, 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@2kanchoo]

Super cool it's here for free, but if you love this, AS YOU SHOULD...... BUY IT! Support the talent. Help this man that can not only actually play the instrument and sing, but masterfully so, the ability to continue to make more amazing music for the world. Edit: just paypal 20 for puttin this album up here, cheers!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@whychromosomesmusic5766]

I purchased this on stream. I'm having these dreams where I go to strange wonderful places and am sorry when I wake up. This is not the soundtrack of those dreams but I wish it was. Glad to see it gets huge numbers of others enjoying it as I do.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

@@whychromosomesmusic5766 ❤️🙏

[@jackbenson8228]

im here to help with subscriptions and sharing - rick beato sent me. real music for the win

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏 Jack

[@djuengst2000]

I just love the poetry and guitar😀

[@DavidBriot]

I didn't think I would have such a shock anymore, with music since Jeff Buckley's album "Grace" guitars and voices, having such classical, jazz, rock and other guitar talents certainly. And this incredible voice, poetic, strong, powerful texts. Phenomenal. An admirer from France, arrived on your KZbin page via Rick Beato. Many thanks to him and to you.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏 Grace was a very important record for me

[@roccorodriguez6653]

This album is a work of art. I would agree that it’s a masterpiece

[@woofboi2010]

I absolutely love this album! I heard about you on Rick Beato’s show. I’ve listened to it at least a hundred times so far. There’s a mix of peace and melancholy that I especially enjoy. (Yes I’m a musician) Please do more!!!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks so much. There’s 2 other Yes the Raven Albums 👍🏻 and more on the way

[@woofboi2010]

@@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven I just ordered Love Is Covered In Dust. I felt somewhat obligated as much as I’ve listened. I would’ve worn it out by now.

[@eltieum]

Hi Alan, magnetically attracted back to your music every week or so. Best wishes of happiness.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@kazukihiratani]

One of the best records I've heard in a long time. Speechless.

[@kazukihiratani]

Do you have the lyrics for the songs posted anywhere, my dude? I love "This Will Only End in Tears", it's my favourite

[@1tsbag134]

Love everything about this album. Everything ranging from quality, to vocals to guitar playing and album cover artwork is beautiful. Everyone should be thankful to Rick Beato!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

@1tsbag134 🙏❤️

[@rnalencar]

I can't get enough of Bullet.

[@krzysztoff386]

Me too ...

[@joe44850]

It is criminal that more people don't know your music. The lyrics, chords, voicings, performance and melodies are nothing short of sublime.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thank you 🙏

[@Rompler_Rocco]

If you listen closely during Wineglass Song, you can actually hear Rick's first gray hair sprout into existence.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

😂

[@brianeddy41]

I arrived here from Beato. Still sad about his decision to move on but his channel keeps on giving. Thank you I am grateful.

[@PampuchZkKk]

Beatifull thank You

[@postcinema]

Sublime! We would love to work with you on a new project! If interested, we can send you our material. You are such a pure talent, Alan! Thank you for your music ♥

[@SFYN..]

i am here everyday

[@DavidMartin-tc1gl]

Good stuff.

[@marting9453]

Wow.. This is amazing. Unbelievable artist and album.. Thank you Mr. Beato for covering him.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏 Martin

[@traezaX1]

Eclectic beautiful .... Sooo nostalgic ...feels like I'm in a dream ... An exquisite dream

[@itzhakeretzkdosha6875]

"Cold Dark Age" is absolutely beautiful!

[@Rich-NH]

So good!!

[@internetenjoyer1044]

stunning

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@auralfixxation6702]

Though I think I already committed before about this song,. I'm doing it again. I love Josephine. It reminds me of the Windham Hill Records music but, more haunting. What do call this? Gothic Folk? I'll just call it a great hypnotic song. Your words music, your words just heighten my pulse and blur my eyes to see different or something.

[@ChrisRalph007]

Domo arigato, Mr. Rick Beato! Alan's stuff is epicly brilliant.

[@Divlnorum]

Your vocals and playing - superb.

[@vidalslocust]

Heard this for the 1st time 5 days ago and can’t do without it. Breathe is in my head constantly. Haunting, beautiful and nourishment for the soul. Thanks for the music Alan. Will be buying asap and looking out for you live.

[@aiko8311]

Wow! You´re unique. This inspires me to keep going and chase the dream of record my music and share it to the world like you did with this piece of art. Congrats :)

[@annon5901]

Wow, just wow. Those melodies, those riffs, great great musicianship. Onwards and upwards Alan. Great music for the masses starts it's recovery right here. Goodbye factory fodder. I can't wait to buy this on vinyl, when it comes, and it will. Peace.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

❤️🙏

[@klimivanin]

For now I've listened to only just two songs and I think I'm not ready to go any further right now - that's how deeply I'm mesmerised by what I've heard in these two. I haven't had such a musical epiphany since hearing for the first time "last flowers to the hospital".

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@LiveBitOfficial]

This album is a gem, I purchased it on Amazon a long time ago, beautiful! As a non-native English speaker it would be great if you could post/publish the lyrics to these beautiful songs. Thank you!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Ok 👍🏻

[@cindymatsumoto5989]

What beautiful talent on one album!! Thank you for it!! I thank @Rick Beato also for letting me find your space.

[@friedlotto]

Beautiful way to spend an overcast Saturday afternoon.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thank you 🙏 for your generosity!

[@dennispurdy3533]

Thanks!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks so much ❤️🙏

[@shiv2033]

One of the most complete and ingenious albums I have ever heard ✨

[@ltavare]

this album is great I keep listening, i like the Irish combined with southern feel..

[@justinoneil6971]

Alan, this music is so painfully beautiful. It reminds me very much of the band “Kunek” later known as “Other Lives.” Your style and voice are very similar. Check them out, you might find a kindred spirit.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@cbayardelle]

You’re song, this will only end in tears is one of the most beautiful song I ever heard, I cried throughout the whole song. & the chaconne is amazing, I always listened to Julian Bream, but you’re playing is suberb the piece is so much richer.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

❤️🙏

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Julian Bream is my favorite

[@CharlesGorrie]

Thanks

[@CharlesGorrie]

Yep Beato….. and you teach finger picking. I love what you do

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@rylian21]

Oh my gosh, this is fantastic.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@АндрейСергеевич-о9е]

Thank you for this deep transition from the depths of your soul to the music, very gentle and accurate. Diamond. With respect and love from Russia

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

❤️🙏

[@miaris]

Absolutely love and adore it

[@karan_gour]

This is amongst the greatest albums out there! Got me through a lot. I am so happy for all the attention you’re getting Alan these past few weeks. Nobody deserves it more!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@evasenechal8735]

A beautiful album Alan. Your “this will only End in Tears” is amazingly haunting. Gorgeous. I know a lot of people are here because Rick Beato steered us toward you: I am one of them. And I feel privileged to hear you. Gorgeous voice, beautiful guitar.. wow. And don’t be afraid because it’s dark…? Your lyrics are beautiful. Each and every single one of them. Again. Feeling so lucky to have accessed your work.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏 Eva

[@uncleambient]

Breathe is a stunning track, so beautiful. Actually the whole album is lovely, you are very talented.

[@manowire2112]

in its entirety, a masterpiece. A masterwork of artistry.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thank you 🙏

[@karlhungus1965]

Thank you Alan for sharing your music on KZbin. You have a great gift and are very generous for sharing with us. Blessings from San Francisco

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks for listening 🙏

[@OrchestraPitGossips]

Masterpiece! Eventually real music finds its way!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

❤️🙏

[@bogassolti8082]

Wow, this record blew me away. I absolutely love the guitar on it! Breathe is giving me Street Spirit (Fade Out) vibes, which I love. The whole album is a "Breathe" of fresh air ;)

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@GlennErikMathisen]

Takk!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@cliveburgess4128]

I think everyone has already said what I feel listening to this, absolutely love it!!! posted it on my facebook page, hope people pay attention!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏 so much

[@francoisrouleau3530]

Merci!

[@roccorodriguez6653]

So good, a lost treasure

[@alfredhitchcocks6940]

Absolutely delightful album! Thank you so much.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks for listening 🙏

[@velimirsonje5673]

Thank you!

[@AZFunk]

So glad to be turned on to your music...love it!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏 Doug!

[@maxoguy1543]

This is just the kind of music I’ve been looking for. Thank you for your art and talent, Alan!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks for listening Max 🙏

[@eduardom.1955]

A cool breeze into my ears, just unbelievable. A perfect day ends with your album playing! 👌

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏 Eduardo!

[@hakanomerzorka1441]

Beautiful...

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@kenthomas1613]

Superb album! So enjoyably melancholy! Thank you for putting it up on KZbin.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏 Ken