At my grandfather’s service we sang, “Just As I Am,” and “Just A Closer Walk With Thee.” He loved old hymns.

I am making my own verions of both tunes. On “Closer Walk,” I am doing it in the style of The Meters. I’ve loved The Meters for years. Their soul and musicianship are so inspring to me. My version leans heavily on their song, “Hey pockey a-way,” yet at the same time has a little of my own flavor.

The piano part took a while to get but it’s coming along well. We are talking about the Neville brothers here! When it’s done I’ll post it on my myspace page.