Album Notes

Song Titles: Midnight in Paris / Eddy's Song (Visions in the Sand) / Symphony of a Wren / Map of the World (Two) / Two Hearts in the Valley (Two Strings Version) / Something Special / Golden Sunrise / Small Room (Prelude) / Heal Me with Your Love / Goodbye Farewell (Solo Mix) / These Chains (Son of Christ) / Every Moment Counts (Version Two) / Map of the World (One) / Heal Me with Your Love (Instrumental)/ Total Running Time [49:00] LOVE’s Story Uncle Ed and I started working on LOVE in November 2005, right after Thanksgiving. I had received a call while I was on a meditation retreat at Deer Park Monastery in Escondido, CA. Mom's distraught voice said on my voice-mail that Uncle wasn't doing well, and that I should call and tell him I love him just in case I didn't see him again. I got on the phone and said, "I'm coming over!" Despite Grandma's persistence, who was Uncle's primary care-giver, not to worry and to finish my retreat, I sped down the mountain, onto the freeway back to Las Vegas, and on a flight to Washington State early that next morning. We'd spent the last thirteen years making music together. My mission had been to "Heal the world with music." His mission was to spread the word of "God and Love...and to make a million dollars from selling songs." Together, we created a team, not without trials. We challenged each other. Every time we got together, it was a meeting of the minds. We learned so much about life while working together, so much of love, and what it takes to heal, even those untouchable wounds. Uncle's contribution to this album was great, in that it was his inspiration that brought it to life...he said to me one day, "Make an album that I can get massaged to." "Hmm..." I thought, "Okay!" And so I wrote for four straight days, into the night and early morning while everyone was asleep. Some afternoons I'd be making the finishing touches on some tracks, and Uncle would be there beside me lying in his hospital bed that was kept in the living room in front of Grandpa's big screen T.V. Uncle persisted that he be in the living room everyday. Even when he was too weak to open his eyes, he wanted to be in our company. It was his chance, I believe, to love us, and to love life unconditionally. He could not so much control the destiny of his body, and of the length of time he'd spend on earth as Uncle Ed, but he could control his attitude...He lived every moment of his last weeks in acceptance, in freedom and in total beauty. Thank you to all my family and friends who contributed to this work. The support of Linda, Ellen and the Tuesday Night Mindfulness Group in particular held me through those challenging moments. And to the sweetness of my teacher, Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh, who through his message has brought thousands of people to the safe refuge of the Dharma, of love itself. Many blessings upon you on your journey. Brian Kimmel REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS "...your words and gifts are in no way immature. Thank you for your strength, intelligence, understanding, poetry and commitment to life and recovery." -Mike Lew, author of Victims No Longer and Leaping Upon the Mountains “I heard Brian Kimmel sing and play piano and I was moved to tears within minutes, uplifted and awed. He is one of the most talented musicians I have encountered. He is also a beautiful spiritual being. And, he is only 24 years old.” -Ellen Laura, Triumph Coaching “Impressive piano work, eloquent vocals and thought-provoking lyrics, all intertwined with touches of flamboyant charm.” -Methow Valley News