Here's a heartwarming song I wrote back in 1993, or therebouts, about a day in the life of a darling little schoolgirl named Ilsa. On this musical tour, we get to listen in while Ilsa chats with her teacher and fellow students about the mysteries of life - such as they are for 10 year old girls. You might be surprised how much there is to learn about your own life, by observing the life of a little pixie like Ilsa ! Ah innocent youth.

Nikon N80, Fuji Superia 400, 105mm macro
Wild Iris, Rocky Mountain Ntnl Park, CO

Modesty forbids, but objectivity demands, that I point out how this song surpasses even a master work like Vintage, Like Old Times in sheer brilliance of musicality and technique - I was really in the zone for this one. The delicate but intricate guitar work on display here is truly top-notch. I dare say that even the great Esteban would be hard-pressed to duplicate the agile, yet tasteful, runs I pull off here. And careful listeners will be pleased with the subtle way the dialog from the nearby television interacts with the gossamer backdrop of electric and acoustic guitar, forming a whole that is far greater than the average of its parts.

Ilsa is an early masterpiece from Smaller Animals and it has stood the test of time, touching the hearts of dozens over, lo, these near-15 years. I hope it touches your heart, in a nice way. But, no refunds can be given, in case it does not.