From 1998 recorded as BrotherDouglas::: A soul-jazz inspirational view about life and it's pursuits. Featuring: Reid Anderson of The Bad Plus
Inspiring Productions from EDENintheDESERT aka Brother EDEN Douglas. Seeker of Light, Speaker of Truth, Vessel of Wisdom, Visionary of Love. Sacred Soul. Spirit
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Story behind the song
This song opened the CD, JUST LISTEN, and started the musical journey that took the listener into BD's very soul for answers to life's complexities.
BrotherDouglas:
"I really feel this song is my ultimate statement to the world. Hard lessons I've learned and unlearned, to finally stand confidently and say, that there is no nobler a pursuit than searching for God and His Love in everything that touches me and that I, in turn, get to touch. This trio, led by Reid Anderson on Bass, is my dream team! They interpreted this song, perfectly. Thanks, guys! This song was recorded in two takes and was written in one day. The open refrain was written last, a week later. The scat came to me in the studio, and was never rehearsed!! I am blessed to have had this experience."
It closes this latest release, to let those who love jazz, hear and understand, just where this artist came from and evolve to, in his life and artistry.
Lyrics
NOBLE PURSUIT
(Brother EDEN Douglas/Reid Anderson)
(Okay, I'm ready...)
"I lived a lonely life...,
filled with pain and regret.
But, Love, picked up the pieces of my shattered past...
Gave me a purpose to my Being and a Hope that lasts."
While lying here, waiting for sleep to come.
Knowing there's joy in the morning dawn.
All of my life, I searched for wealth and fame,
Pursuing that life only brought me pain.
But, lately, I've learned a whole new truth.
That love is, the only Noble Pursuit.
When living only for yourself to please,
Soon you'll find yourself, down on your knees.
The life, I searched for in vain,
Could not be found, in material gain...
'Cause Love is the Only Noble Pursuit...
(Musical Interlude)
'Cause God never meant for you to do,
What He planned to do for you...
His Love is the Only Noble Pursuit,
God's Love is the Only Noble Pursuit,
His Love is the Only Noble Pursuit...
(Spirit Scat)
(c) 1998 - EdenDust Publishing / Dirty Showtunes, BMI)
Recorded by Danny Kadar at Hillside Sound Studio, Englewood, NJ
Assisted by Dave Kowalski
Produced by BrotherDouglas and Reid Anderson
