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Cranes in the Moonlight (Single)

by James Filkins

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My home is situated across from a small lake inhabited by an abundance of wildlife. During the late summer and fall months a large flock of Sandhill Cranes, commonly called a “sedge,” claim certain portions of this lake for socializing and breeding. In the evenings this sedge of cranes slowly expands, crane by crane, in shallow waters to cavort and vocalize. Their movements are not unlike the gyrations and awkward gesticulations I’ve witnessed on the dance floors of sparsely populated discos during the last days of the disco fad. In fact, I wonder, if like human beings, these magnificent and ancient birds are enticed to move in strange ways by some inner music, like human beings are seduced by vibration, rhythm, and the beat of music whether it be a disco, ballroom, or the communal dances of our ancestors. It has become a pastime of mine to take my paddle board out on the lake in the evenings and float as near as I can get to these long-legged, winged creatures to watch and listen as they feel the urge to move and make such prehistoric sounds. Quite often they will gather well into the night. On one such night, after witnessing this spectacular phenomenon by the light of a full moon this tune was born.

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released May 12, 2023
James Filkins- Baritone Acoustic Guitar

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James Filkins Traverse City, Michigan

A guitarist and composer of acoustically melodic instrumental music, infused with moody atmosphere and sonic texture. Utilizing acoustic stringed instruments, primarily guitar, steel stringed, nylon stringed and baritone, as well as percussion, flutes and whistles, his operating philosophy is “a barbaric yawp is better than no yawp at all”. An unfettered fresh water breeze
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