Raised on cornbread, greens and fried chicken, t… Read Full Bio ↴About the Composer:
Raised on cornbread, greens and fried chicken, this country boy has come full circle. Fargo, Arkansas is home but now he calls Colorado his ‘back home’ spot. After living in Hawaii “again” from 1999 to 2003, and basically calling it quits with his music career, he began writing again in 2003 thanks in part to a birthday party early that year in Hawaii at the home of one of his long time friends and musician buddies.The focus now is on his own genre of music appropriately named, “NueVision Jazz Jazz/Nuevision Jazz Orchestral”. Classically trained on oboe and credited with being one of the youngest members and the first black member of The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra at the age of 13, E.L. retired from ALL performing including [playing saxes and keyboards] back in 1991 after nearly 30 years and now enjoys his time with his wife Debra. Between 1976-1991 E.L. was Bandleader/Manager of several Top 40/R&B Bands performing in the U.S., Hawaii, Guam, The Phillipines, Korea, Japan, Okinawa, Puerto Rico, Guantanamo Bay Cuba and Panama. His bands have opened for Roy Ayers, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Bobby Blue Bland, Syl Johnson, Lou Rawls, Chaka Kahn, The Guess Who, and numerous other groups during the 70’s & 80’s. He has come out of retirement to play saxes on his compositions. The jazz he writes is not mainstream jazz, but is a combination of many aspects of the jazz genre with a unique twist. The music moves the soul and enlightens the mind.
This is his passion!
NueVision Jazz
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University of Arkansas @ Little Rock, Ar.
Berklee College of Music Boston,Mass.
Reflections
E.L. Mahon Lyrics
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I'm learning your fake hopes and promises but I don't understand the way you are
I don't know where you are I am looking for you
What do you give to me and to my dreams?
Your fears, your frailties and weaknesses?
I'm tired of your illusions and your mistakes
Here people're fighting to live tomorrow's world
I know you want me with you but I know you'll be alone
We can be free we can be one to get better a life in this world
Crying to you this is your place we try to get better again
What do we leave to the future of sons? My Lord
I'd like to give you a chance to change your fate I tell you mother, father, everyone
I want to think that there will be a way out I believe that everything goes back in its place
I know you want me with you I know you'll be not alone
I know we can work it out if we try
We can be free we can be one to get better a life in this world
Smiling to you this is your place we try to get better again
What do we leave to the future of sons?
What do we leave to the future of sons?
What we leave to the future of sons
If there is no present for us?
We're imperfect reflections of God
We could rejoin together again
The lyrics of E.L. Mahon's song "Reflections" delve into themes of love, personal growth, self-realization, and the complexity of relationships. The opening lines express a sense of disappointment and rejection towards someone who is perceived as hollow or lacking in genuine emotions. The singer acknowledges having learned about this person's false hopes and promises but struggles to comprehend their true nature. The emotional distance is palpable as the singer searches for this distant figure, questioning what they offer in terms of support for dreams and aspirations.
The lyrics then shift to a more hopeful tone, suggesting a desire for freedom and unity to create a better life in a challenging world. The plea for improvement and the acknowledgment of shared struggles convey a longing for a brighter future, particularly for the next generation. The mention of crying and trying to overcome obstacles together reflects a sense of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The reference to "My Lord" adds a spiritual dimension, invoking a sense of seeking guidance or higher purpose.
In the third paragraph, there is a sense of empathy and compassion as the singer extends a chance for change and reconciliation to those around them, including family members. The belief in the possibility of redemption and the idea that things will eventually fall into place show a sense of optimism and faith in the inherent goodness of people. The lines about wanting to be with this person but also having the strength to stand on one's own indicate a journey towards independence and self-reliance.
The closing verses of the song bring a sense of unity and interconnectedness, emphasizing the importance of coming together and striving for a better future. The repetition of the question "What do we leave to the future of sons?" underscores a reflection on the legacy and impact of our actions on the next generation. The idea of being imperfect reflections of a higher power suggests a shared humanity and the potential for reconciliation and harmony. The desire to reunite and move forward together echoes a message of hope and resilience in the face of challenges.
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