Between the Bars | Elliott Smith
So far so good. I’m safe and making music.
My heart goes out to everyone who has not been as fortunate. Thank you to all the fire fighters who have been working night and day to keep homes and businesses and art and museums from burning.
I was staring at my wall the other day—for quite a long time—it was because I had no electricity… and I was reminded of an old friend.
I have an Origami Paper Crane Painting that my friend Travis gave me.
I love it Travis. Thank you. Miss you brother.
As he gave it to me one night in Santa Monica, he told me that he hated the painting and that I should have it.
I stare at it every day now because it hangs on my living room wall.
Travis died from liver failure. He was an alcoholic. He was a joy. He was also a pain in the ass on occasion. I loved him both ways.
This song is dedicated to him. It’s by Elliott Smith. It’s called “Between the Bars”.
WHO IS MIKE VITALE?
I am a storyteller, songwriter, singer, music producer, traveling musician, Jungian dream analyst, all-around curious fellow (Spiritual, Mathematical Historical, Scientific), Taoist, and much much more, based out of Los Angeles, California. I’m constantly releasing new music, in all sorts of different genres. You can listen to me below, on Spotify: