Marsh was tutored by Lennie Tristano, and along with Lee Konitz became one of the pre-eminent saxophonists of the Tristano-inspired "Cool School"... read more
A site devoted to the life and music of jazz tenor saxophonist Warne Marsh including a comprehensive discography: www.warnemarsh.info/
There is also a wonderful book, a fictional autobiography of Warne Marsh's musical life, which was written by Marcus M Cornelius and has been very favourably received. The title is "Out of Nowhere - the musical life of Warne Marsh" and it is available through amazon.com and i-universe.com.
Along with Lee Konitz, Warne Marsh was the most successful "pupil" of Lennie Tristano and, unlike Konitz, Marsh spent most of his career exploring chordal improvisation the Tristano way. The cool-toned tenor played with Hoagy Carmichael's Teenagers during 1944-1945 and then after the Army, he was with Buddy Rich (1948) before working with Lennie Tristano (1949-1952). His recordings with Tristano and Konitz still sound remarkable today with unisons that make the two horns sound like one. Marsh had occasional reunions with Konitz and Tristano through the years, spent periods outside of music, and stayed true to his musical goals. He moved to Los Angeles in 1966 and worked with Supersax during 1972-1977, also filling in time teaching. Marsh, who collapsed and died on stage at the legendary Donte's club in 1987 while playing "Out of Nowhere," is now considered legendary. He recorded as a leader for Xanadu, Imperial, Kapp, Mode (reissued on V.S.O.P.), Atlantic, Wave, Storyville, Revelation, Interplay, Criss Cross, and Hot Club. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi
Time On My Hands
Warne Marsh Lyrics
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The moon is my light of love
In the night, I am quite a romancer
I find an answer above
To being me consolation, you're my inspiration
This is my imagination.
Time on my hands, you in my arms
Once and for all, I'll see my dreams come true
Moments to spare for someone you care for
Our love affair for two
With time on my hands and you in my arms
And love in my heart all for you.
Warne Marsh's song "Time On My Hands" is a romantic ballad describing love and the comfort it provides. The opening lines "When the day fades away into twilight, the moon is my light of love" suggest that the singer finds solace in the nighttime and in the presence of their loved one. They go on to describe their partner as a source of inspiration and consolation, saying "To bring me consolation, you're my inspiration, this is my imagination." It appears that the singer is living in a state of love-induced bliss and feels that anything is possible.
The chorus with its repeated "Time on my hands, you in my arms, nothing but love in view" emphasizes the sense of eternity and timelessness that being in love can bring. The singer sees their dreams coming true, and moments spent with the person they care for become the most valuable. The repetition of the phrase "our love affair for two" reaffirms the intimacy of the relationship and the sense that nothing else matters but the two of them. The song ends with the line "And love in my heart all for you," expressing the depth of feeling the singer has for their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
When the day fades away into twilight
As the day turns into night, and the light fades away to darkness.
The moon is my light of love
At night, the moon is what guides me towards the one I love.
In the night, I am quite a romancer
When the world is dark, I become a passionate lover.
I find an answer above
I seek guidance from a higher power to find a solution.
To being me consolation, you're my inspiration
You give me comfort and hope, and you inspire me to be my best self.
This is my imagination.
All of this is just in my mind, but it brings me joy and happiness.
Time on my hands, you in my arms
I have free time to spend with you, holding you close.
Nothing but love in view, then you fall
All I see is love when I'm with you, and my heart falls deeper in love with you.
Once and for all, I'll see my dreams come true
I know that with you by my side, I can accomplish anything and make all my dreams come true.
Moments to spare for someone you care for
When you care about someone, you make time for them and cherish those moments.
Our love affair for two
Our love is a private and special bond between just the two of us.
With time on my hands and you in my arms
I have the luxury of time to hold you close and show you how much I love you.
And love in my heart all for you.
My heart is filled with love, and it's all for you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HAROLD ADAMSON, MACK GORDON, VINCENT YOUMANS
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