For the benefit of those that don't already know, many moons ago Spacey had a great idea for a mystery forum collab, based on a guitar part he wrote. Despite initial enthusiasm it never came to fruition in the way it was intended.
 
Fast forward a couple of years to me on a hard drive housekeeping mission during which I found in a dusty corner what was my take on it. I thought he might be interested to hear it, so I sent it to him. He thought it was worthy of an airing, so here it is......
 
 
Before the rain
 
All comments good or bad most welcome as always. I've tried something a bit different with the link / player this time out so  I'd be interested to hear how it works (or not) for you as well.  
   
   
 EDIT : New links for those who are having problems with the first one........
   

 
Before the rain (soundclick)
 
 
Before the rain (soundcloud) 

I'm glad you posted it Paul.

I did and still think it was worthy of posting. Not because I had anything at all to do with it but because 
I think the writing and vocal performance is excellent and the overall feel of the tune I really like.

My hat's off for your wonderful tune.

This is very good Paulo... seems to me, it could have some commercial appeal/potential... Great arrangement & performances... Well done guys...

Was this "mystery forum collab" ever posted in the "Songs Forum"? I don't remember ever seeing, or hearing about it...

Great job Paul!

@Frank, the previous version (called Line In The Sand)  is HERE.

Frank and all- I had nothing to do with this.
Paul was kind enough to send me the file to hear a few days ago
and I was blown away.
He took a simple acoustic guitar part and created a fantastic tune. I was glad
he decided to post it for others to enjoy.

Thanks Steve... I was completely unaware... sorry... guess I wasn't in the loop... (grin;-) 
 
Thanks Michael... Very cool lick...

dear paulo, sorry the link did not work for me...they tell me I had to install Silverlight, and I hate when someone wants me to download anything before I can listen to a song ;-) how about soundcloud?

Paulo, I love this song.  In spite of its simplicity, it is nuanced and layered, and there is more to it than one might hear the first time.  Good to hear from you again, and I hope you're staying busy.

Paulo - this tried to get me to install something - which I didn't do. Sorry.

Sounded good to me and like Lynn said it is nuanced and layered. Every thing seems to be in their proper place. Very nicely done.

Peace and blessings, John