"The things you regret the most are the things you didn't do; you can't do it all no matter fast you move. What would you change in life if you really knew when it would end?" Blue Sun blends blues, folk, and rock to express the loneliness, joys, and frustrations of life. The consistent theme is how fast time flies, whether you're watching or not. No matter how advanced technology is, we still lose it all in the end, though you don't know when. So, how do you balance preservation for the future and living for the moment? "So Far..." explores this theme; though the listener may not find an answer, it may help frame the question. All words and music by Chris Harte Finish Line* Acoustic guitars: Chris Harte and John Krauss Lead acoustic guitar and vocals: C. Harte ==> Setting up the themes of the album. Blue Chill Feelin'* Les Paul and vocals: C. Harte Fender Stratocaster and bass: Krauss Drums: Andy Hamburger ==> Blue chill is that awful feeling when you've been emotionally hurt, and you literally shiver thinking about what happened. Note Les Paul/Stratocaster combo, and the "Joy to the World" bit at the end, a nod to Duane Allman. Try to Forget* Acoustic guitar, electric guitar solo, and vocals: C. Harte Electric guitar: Krauss Female vocals: Denise Brandenburg Percussion: Krauss ==> This is a transition song.....once you are in the real world, and make mistakes and get knocked around a bit, you have to swallow your pride and learn fast. From John* Acoustic guitar and vocals: C. Harte Electric guitars and bass: Krauss Drums: Hamburger ==> John Lennon visited me in a dream and gave me the chords and this song. Maybe it wasn't actually John, but I like to think so. One Of Those Days* Acoustic guitar and vocals: C. Harte Acoustic lead guitar, Hammond organ, and bass: Krauss Violin: Terry Liu Drums: Scott Harte ==> A fishing song! Nemesis Time* Acoustic guitar and vocals: C. Harte Female vocals: Denise Brandenburg Violin, and the battle with time solo: Terry Liu Choral and violin arrangement: Denise Brandenburg and Terry Liu ==> This song says it all. 30,000 Feet* Acoustic guitar and vocals: C. Harte ==> Wrote and recorded this song in 1 take, and in about 35 minutes. It just came out after a long trip to Asia. It's a little rough, but I wasn't able to re-capture the emotion of this first take, when it was all still real. Stay* Acoustic guitar and vocals: C. Harte Violin: Terry Liu ==> Inspired by coming home from long trips and just to be alone. Success+ 12 String Acoustic, slide guitar, electric guitar, and vocals: C. Harte Bass: Krauss Drums: Hamburger ==> The refrain is from a friend who is a Minister, who says he uses as advice in church. I'm not necessarily religious, but wisdom is universal....these are wise words. On the Road* Acoustic guitar, electric guitar solo, and vocals: C. Harte Electric guitar and bass: Krauss Drums: Scott Harte ==> Motorcycle song. I wrote the solo in my head when riding the Tail of the Dragon in northern Thailand. Still In Love* Electric rhythm guitars: C. Harte, Krauss Electric guitar lead and vocals: C. Harte Female vocals: Denise Brandenburg Bass: Krauss Drums: Scott Harte ==> 20th anniversary song. Fishing Anyway* Acoustic guitar, harmonica, bass, and vocals: C. Harte Electric guitar: Krauss Female vocals: Denise Brandenburg Ukulele: Helena Harte ==> Another fishing song. But, this is also more abstractly about pursuing a passion no matter the obstacles. Aegean+ Acoustic guitar, acoustic 12 string, electric guitar, and vocals: C. Harte Violins: Terry Liu "Greek Chorus": Denise Brandenburg, Terry Liu, C. Harte Bass: Krauss Drums: Mark Reiter ==> Inspired and written while on an island hopping ship in Greece. Ain't Looking Back+ Acoustic guitar, electric rhythm guitars, lead guitar, and vocals: C. Harte Other electric guitars: Krauss Bass: Krauss Drums: Hamburger ==> The triumphant end, rejecting all the negative of the past, and realizing I still have everything I've learned to help enjoy the future, however long that is. Textured guitars, Les Paul, Telecaster, Stratocaster. Finish Line (Reprise)# Acoustic guitar, acoustic 12 string guitar, and vocals: C. Harte Percussion: Mark Reiter ==> The wrap up with a final plea. ________________________________________________________________________ Note on "From John": John = John Lennon, who showed me the magic chord in a dream. * Produced by John Krauss + Produced by Mark Reiter # John Krauss/Mark Reiter collaboration Mastered at Bias Studios, Springfield, Virginia Special thanks and gratitude to Terry Liu who gave me the confidence, reassurance, and support to do this. He is the pure soul who truly lives, shares, and encourages the arts, "ars gratia artis". Also, thanks to the musicians, who are family and friends, for the wonderful performances. They contributed musicianship and inspiration. Finally, thank you John and Mark, you are the Sherpa of music, and took me higher than I thought I could climb. Guitars: 6 string Breedlove Atlas, 12 string Breedlove Atlas, Fender acoustic F230, Les Paul Studio, Les Paul Classic, Fender Stratocaster, Fender Telecaster, Aria Union Jack