Baja

I have recently rediscovered Chris Isaak's record, "The Baja Sessions". It is some of his previously recorded songs with a scaled back sound, as well as classic oldie's from the likes of Johnny Tillotson, Marty Robbins, Roy Orbison and others. I am absolutely loving it! So much to be said for understated, simple songs being sung with super smooth vocals and arranged beautifully. One thing I really love about Chris Isaak is that his music is not subtle in obvious rhymes, he goes there, unashamedly. Speaks of love as the endless torment that keeps us all clicking, for better or worse. Thinking about it deeply, that is very brave.

On the back of the CD, written almost like a liner note, Chris writes, "If you drive down the California coast and just keep goin' and goin', you'll find yourself in a place called Baja- more cactus than people, more time than worries and surrounded by the ocean and the sea. It's a great place to slow down and play your guitar and the perfect setting for romance. I hope these songs bring a little of Baja to you wherever you are."

This certainly sounds like a setting I am ready for. Even if in mind only. Things are changing and feeling good, I am slowing down and looking at the rolling hills and prairie. I guess that is my Baja. And now it is my turn to be brave.