Meet Joe…
This is proof that serenity can exist, you just need to look in a place you have never searched before to find it.
Albert “Joe”, 48
Incarcerated: 14 yrs
Housed: Sing Sing Correctional Facility
It didn’t take me long to realize that music and my cello would be the best psychologist in the world. I gave up the desire to give up and focused on the performance side of music. I joined Carnegie Hall’s Musical Connections program and was soon performing in concerts for the Sing Sing Community. With my love for grunge/alternative rock, I decided to begin writing original scores for string quartets. Included in those are Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters” and 3 Doors Down’s “Kryptonite.” I felt a need to expand my abilities so I decided to try my hand at writing a song. I’ve never done this so didn’t put much stock into it. I’ve never fancied myself a singer, but was willing to try. Enclosed is my first song, “Dying Moon.” Practicing the song, it was decided it should be performed live at a family concert, scheduled for March 17, 2023. But writing the song was not enough. I needed to push myself beyond my comfort zone, so I decided I was going to pick-up a guitar and sing the song as well. Not an easy undertaking, especially since the concert was but four weeks out at the time of the decision. I believe the concert will be recorded and will be released online for viewing. Once we are notified, I will gladly send you all the information for your viewing pleasure. “Dying Moon” is my desire to find peace and serenity in a place it just doesn’t or shouldn’t exist, but it was found in a series of musical notes. This is proof that serenity can exist, you just need to look in a place you have never searched before to find it.
Verse 1
Seeking what don’t belong
Where violence is strong
It is true
Blood red hue
Over you the sound of the dying moon
Chorus:
I’m chasing the sound of the dying moon
Sometimes red and sometimes blue
(Repeat)
Verse 2:
It’s the sound of serenity
Highest tranquility
Rising moon brilliant blue
Longing to hear the sound of the dying moon
Chorus
Bridge:
I can’t take in anymore
I strain to hear a whisper
Need to find peace
Where serenity hides
Behind these walls these walls these walls
Chorus
Verse 3
Found a way to escape
The monotony of this place
Found a note gave me hope
Strength in the sound of the dying moon
Chorus
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