Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles

In Earth, Wind and Fire’s song After the Love Has Gone, the piano and brass ends differently. The piano has more soft conclusion while the brass sound adds a powerful and emotional sound. The ending of the piano and brass create a distinct contrast. The Earth, Wind and Fire band has a unique sound for listeners. It's very creative how the musicians play together. The band’s style and techniques in playing instruments and playing two different endings with the piano and brass adds complexity and texture.

 After the Love Has Gone is a song by Earth, Wind and Fire released in 1979 as the second single from their ninth studio album I Am. The song reached No. 2 on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart, No. 3 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, and No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart. “After the Love Has Gone" was certified gold in the US by the RIAA and silver in the UK by the BPI.

 The song After the Love Has Gone can put you in an emotional longing mood. The lyrics send out a message about lost love. Not all listeners may feel sad listening to the song, but it might make you think of your love when he or she is not around.

 The smooth instrumentation and soulful vocals add a layer of emotional depth. Anyone who has been through heartbreak can relate to the song.

 I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to Heartily.