While We Were Sleeping

from Still by Larry Mindel

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I have lived with Long Covid since the start of 2022 until the time of this release and maybe beyond. I wrote this song almost 20 years ago, but it somehow seems apt for these times.

By buying my music, you are donating to Long Covid research, and helping support groups. All money you spend (net of basic costs) goes on to Long Covid causes. I appreciate your contribution. Thank you!

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While we lay there sleeping
The stars were all snuffed out
One by one
Their life’s work done
While we sat there talking
Words were decomposed
Row by row
Their meanings known

Burn out
In the airlane
Melt down
In this quick little town
There are leaves on the pavement
And torpor in the veins
There are leaves on the pavement
There’s torpor in the veins

While we went around searching
Secrets were exposed
Bone by bone
Mysteries disclosed

Burn out
Of a cold flame
Melt down
In this quick little town
There are leaves on the pavement
And torpor in the veins
There are leaves on the pavement
And torpor in the veins
There are leaves on the pavement
And torpor in the veins

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from Still, released November 11, 2022
Written by Larry Mindel

Played by Larry Mindel (vocals), Alastair Gavin (piano, keyboards) and Matteo Galesi (bass, all other instruments)

Produced, arranged and mixed by Matteo Galesi

Recorded at Cowshed Studios and elsewhere in London, Islay and Barcelona

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Larry Mindel London, UK

Larry has been living with Long Covid throughout 2022.

Proceeds go to Long Covid causes.

Larry Mindel makes music for the ages that draws on folk and jazz traditions.

Geographic and human landscapes come together - in Antarctica, a wetlands in New Zealand, the Australian outback, the lowlands of Suffolk, the remote islands of the Scottish Hebrides.... ... more

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