My new record 7 Different Words For Love is released today... it's propagating! https://t.co/O19tnGvhZC
— Roger O'Donnell (@RogerODonnellX) November 18, 2022
7 Different Words for Love my new solo record released today. It came about by a chance meeting with a piano restorer who introduced me to the Una Corda a piano like instrument with only one string per note which is at the same time fragile, emotional and percussive...
— Roger O'Donnell (@RogerODonnellX) November 18, 2022
As soon as I started to play the instrument I began writing songs and ended up with 7. The title suggested itself and comes from the 7 Ancient Greek definitions of love
— Roger O'Donnell (@RogerODonnellX) November 18, 2022
The album also became the basis for my work on the score for the movie Sam & Kate which also releases today on all streaming networks. Initially the intention was to use the 7 songs but I ended up writing 27 new cues for the movie and one extra song, One Last Word
— Roger O'Donnell (@RogerODonnellX) November 18, 2022
Im now working with @AcidMariya Mimi on 7 videos to describe the songs and @darrenlegallo who directed Sam & Kate on some art projects inspired by the music
— Roger O'Donnell (@RogerODonnellX) November 18, 2022
Eros – Romantic, Passionate Love (Of the Body) ...
— Roger O'Donnell (@RogerODonnellX) November 18, 2022
Philia – Affectionate, Friendly Love. ...
Storge – Unconditional, Familial Love. ...
Agape – Selfless, Universal Love. ...
Ludus – Playful, Flirtatious Love. ...
Pragma – Committed, Long-Lasting Love. ...
Philautia – Self Love