Voice and Piano (1:24) April 2000
After several arrangements for my future recital (April 2001), this is the first original work I've written since Loneliness in January. It is based on a melody I wrote in 1996 but never did anything with. I have a whole file full of such melodies and motives, that I occasionally pick through when I find the perfect occasion. Again, it is a vocal piece, but not quite as depressing as the previous two. The text is original, and shown here. There's still a couple clich?d lines that make me wince on occasion...but most times I like it all:
Regrets by Brian Uri! 2000For more commentary on this piece, please see the recital program in the "Other Commentary" section.