Embers
I originally wrote this piece for a foreign language film titled Broken Noons, directed by Guillermo Vasquez and shot in Spain. I’ve always been proud of the work I did for that project, so I’ve recently been re-recording and releasing those tracks.
“Embers” is a meditation on the phrase “this too shall pass.” It reflects the idea that everything we experience—good or bad—is like the trail of a momentary ember: sparking for a second, then disappearing into the evening air.
It’s also a reminder that, because life is fleeting, we should focus on work that speaks to our souls. In that spirit, I found a simple New Year exercise by photographer and entrepreneur, Chase Jarvis, that I wanted to share:
Prepare: Take a sheet of paper and draw a line down the center.
Categorize: At the top of the first column, write WINS. At the top of the second, write LOSSES.
Reflect: Free-associate and write down as many wins and losses as possible from the previous year. Ask yourself: What made you more money? What made you happier? What deepened your relationships with the people who matter most? What made you healthier?
Execute: The goal for the coming year is to do MORE of what is in the WIN column, and far less—if any—of what is in the Losses column.
Hope that helps!
🎧 You can find Embers on ALL streaming services:
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How to Play “Embers” | fingerstyle guitar
The guitar tab for this piece is beautifully laid out across 4 pages. I recommend this song for beginners and up, as the chord shapes are very accessible and easy to play. To perform the piece as heard, simply play through the tab twice.
[guitar tab] **Embers \\ Original by Evan Handyside | fingerstyle guitar
This piece is played in standard tuning with a capo on the 2nd fret.