Thank you both of you and taking the time to reply!!  I meet with him tonight to reherse some material. 

Chris

"But it helps if everyone already has a clear understanding of what they want, what others want, so everyone knows what to expect. "

Excellent suggestion! 

Rumble

"My first thought was that this is more than a "one song" kind of thing.  Something may be bothering him totally unrelated to the music and for some unknown reason he's sublimating it through this song."

Also very good point!  I did not mention he does have a lot going on in his life right now and he has also is feeling quite exhausted. 

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So I will talk with him tonight but mostly I will listen and make sure I understand where he is coming from.  Interesting how important listening is not only in music but also in life!  I'll let you know how it goes.

With gratitude

Mike