A couple of years ago, I heard Hollow World on BBC Radio 6 - and it led me to A Silent Moment. A wonderful, beautiful song. Thank you BBC - and thank you Rishi.
I discovered Elephant Stone around the time of your Barcelona show in February 2020, which ended up being the last concert I went to before the Covid lockdowns. I've been listening ever since.
I love many of your songs, but A Silent Moment has always had a special place for me. It's one of those songs I keep coming back to. It has become my comfort song. I can't fully explain why, but every time I hear it, something shifts. It brings me back to myself and creates a space where I can just stop for a moment and feel whatever I need to feel.
I've really enjoyed these Substack posts too. They add a whole new dimension to music that already means a lot to me.
I discovered this song about a year ago on the worldwide internet station Radio Paradise, where it is in regular/occasional rotation. After listening to it a number of times I became particularly fascinated with the wordless singing section, so beautiful and mysterious! (At first I wasn't totally sure it was wordless either!) So it was fantastic to find your "making of..." video on Youtube.
Rishi, did you know, for a while on Youtube there was an unuthorised video of the song with video clips edited from an Indian film. Something to do with a young boy able to charm and pacify a lion.
It worked very well, I would suggest it was sort of a "labour of love", but of course I do not condone the unauthorised use of the music or film.
Your post here is a terrific read...what a beautiful moment at your merch stall with your fan, singing together...A very special song indeed.
Thank you Rishi and Radio Paradise!
I hope very much to see Elephant Stone when you next play in the the UK.
A couple of years ago, I heard Hollow World on BBC Radio 6 - and it led me to A Silent Moment. A wonderful, beautiful song. Thank you BBC - and thank you Rishi.
Thank you:)
Thank you for posting this & the demo, the song is as amazing as the stories it unfolds.
Your welcome and thank you:)
Thank you for sharing this story.
I discovered Elephant Stone around the time of your Barcelona show in February 2020, which ended up being the last concert I went to before the Covid lockdowns. I've been listening ever since.
I love many of your songs, but A Silent Moment has always had a special place for me. It's one of those songs I keep coming back to. It has become my comfort song. I can't fully explain why, but every time I hear it, something shifts. It brings me back to myself and creates a space where I can just stop for a moment and feel whatever I need to feel.
I've really enjoyed these Substack posts too. They add a whole new dimension to music that already means a lot to me.
Thank you ;)
Hi Alba. thank you so much for this lovely comment. This is truly the magic of art and power of connection. xoxo R
beautiful
cheers, Julian
I discovered this song about a year ago on the worldwide internet station Radio Paradise, where it is in regular/occasional rotation. After listening to it a number of times I became particularly fascinated with the wordless singing section, so beautiful and mysterious! (At first I wasn't totally sure it was wordless either!) So it was fantastic to find your "making of..." video on Youtube.
Rishi, did you know, for a while on Youtube there was an unuthorised video of the song with video clips edited from an Indian film. Something to do with a young boy able to charm and pacify a lion.
It worked very well, I would suggest it was sort of a "labour of love", but of course I do not condone the unauthorised use of the music or film.
Your post here is a terrific read...what a beautiful moment at your merch stall with your fan, singing together...A very special song indeed.
Thank you Rishi and Radio Paradise!
I hope very much to see Elephant Stone when you next play in the the UK.
Cheers, Mike! Yeah, I love that video.