E r i n   G u l l a k s e n
 

Erin has been one of the most influencial people in my music and my life.  I think she was an Angel.  Really.  I haven't seen her for a long time now--she left my life as quickly as she breezed into it--and, still, I remember all the things she taught me.  Mostly, one of the last things she said to me:  "Madeline, remember, music is all about feeling.  No matter what happens, (and she paused) remember THAT.  Nothing else matters."  It was as though she knew she was going to leave my life, but she wanted to make sure I had something to keep me going with my music.  She, daily, gave me tools to help me look squarely at myself.  This is how she was.
    The first time I had seen her perform, I was totally blown away by her voice, by the lyrics of the song she was singing, and by her performance as a whole.  It's very rare that I respond to performers in this way.  And, that is how Rain Baby's cut #12, "A Dream Inside A Dream" came into existence.  Her lyrics are poetry, poignant and provocative, and her music is beautiful.  I hope everyone gets a chance to hear her music some day.  I think those who have experienced Erin's music would agree with me--her music is a voice that needs to be heard by many.  For me, hers is a voice that has lived and breathed within me since I can remember, the voice that continues to stir my dream of music.
    I cherish all the things we shared, not just as music buddies, but as friends.  I miss her and I will remember her dearly for a very long, long time.