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no one to sing to (updated recording)
By: Wicked Deeds Date: November 16, 2013, 3:58 pm
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I wrote this new song tonight. I didn't have a plan, but the
title came to me almost immediately. That informed the
direction, and so I placed musical imagery - major fourths,
minor thirds, melodies, rhythm, church bells and a reference to
discordant sounds to write a song about loss and finally hope!
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The winter nights are here.
The crystal snow appears.
Nursing the scars,
I call out her name
but It's the end of the game.
There's no one to sing to.
To love and lose so much,
To need her tender touch.
May lightening strike twice,
May it fracture the ice.
This cold won't suffice.
There's no one to sing to.
The rhythm plays disjointed through this chapter of my life
Music has left with my wife.
Melodies that soothed our hearts, no longer can be heard.
No major fourth, no minor third.
The guests once gathered 'round
To hear the sweetest sound.
Church bells announced
a union of hearts
That was right at the start,
Now, there's no one to sing to.
The vows we made, like leaves,
they fall from winter trees.
May the spring come around
No more discordant sounds
This ship's ran aground!
There's no one to sing to.
Written by Paul Vasey November 2013
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Re: no one to sing to
By: habiTat Date: November 16, 2013, 4:37 pm
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Paul, some fantastic lines in there, references to ice and
winter trees... there must be something in the air, I wrote some
lyrics last night with some similar lines, albeit with a
different message.
This has a mournful feel, quite melancholic, there is definitely
a 'shipwrecked' feel to it I think. I really think you should
develop this idea further, I really think you could have the
beginnings of an album developing here with Shipwrecked.
It seems to me you are taking some difficult experiences and
writing some truly exceptional lyrics, it's a very positive
approach, and very constructive.
Good work Mr Vasey :)
p.s. I'll post my new lyrics and you'll see what I mean :)
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Re: no one to sing to
By: Kafla Date: November 17, 2013, 3:55 am
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Yes Paul I agree with Habi - I think this is quite beautiful
I definitely write the best songs when I am going through tough
times - it's quite ironic actually
I would urge you to get this demoed ASAP as you need to channel
into that maudlin state
Fine work ;D
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Re: no one to sing to
By: Wicked Deeds Date: November 17, 2013, 5:05 am
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Thank you chaps!
I had the evening to myself and though I've been dodging the
shrapnel (writing about love lost) in the wake of my
relationship coming to an end, I have so many thoughts that I
need to express.
I've gone back to writing on guitar. It 's difficult to write
from a producer/writer's perspective when you can't, access your
recording space and so I'm back to writing on an acoustic guitar
- I 'm more at ease writing that way. I can still produce but
it's difficult with limited space. However, I intend to record
this song later today - a simple guitar and single vocal. So
watch out men, back to the bunker until an update arrives! ;D
By the way, I've updated the lyrics - I missed one or toe lines
from the original.
Thank you!
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Re: no one to sing to
By: D Date: November 17, 2013, 7:02 am
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Hey Guys, yes it is me, D ;D
just dropped by to say how much i like these lyrics, great lines
in there, i especialy like: "The vows we made, like leaves,
they fall from winter trees"
looks like a certified Wicked classic song to me!
we are a bit like nomads, lately, quite confusing
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Re: no one to sing to (updated recording)
By: Wicked Deeds Date: November 17, 2013, 8:58 am
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Het D,
I thought you'd gone over the top but I''m delighted to find
that you've safely made it to the shelter! ;D
I've added a guitar/vocal recording if you'd like to take a
listen. :)
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Re: no one to sing to (updated recording)
By: habiTat Date: November 17, 2013, 12:20 pm
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I will listen a bit later Paul, busy house here at the mo :-\
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Re: no one to sing to (updated recording)
By: D Date: November 17, 2013, 1:04 pm
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what a delicate singing melody
very grand!
and yes, the lyrics get even more impact by the melody
wow
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Re: no one to sing to (updated recording)
By: Kafla Date: November 17, 2013, 1:09 pm
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Man that is very good indeed ;D
The middle 8 is sublime but the whole arrangement , playing ,
melody , lyric is absolutely fantastic
You know I think you should record a whole album like this and
add some sparse instrumentation in on the iPad
Beautiful , delicate , fragile , poignant
I love the ' there's no one to sing to '
Stunning ;D
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Re: no one to sing to (updated recording)
By: Wicked Deeds Date: November 17, 2013, 3:48 pm
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Dutch and Kaf,
Thank you so much. I often sit back and think about the songs
that I have written shortly after their completion. I might
wonder why I was compelled to write about such painful thoughts
and experiences but equally, I enjoy creating songs that capture
a moment in time - a reflection of my thoughts and emotional
state. Do you ever ask yourself why we do this as writers?
What will they mean to other people who might read the lyrics
and listen to the music when we are no longer here? Songwriting
is a strange business for sure. This is one of many new songs
that I have written, that have captured my emotional state in
the aftermath of my separation from my wife. Like
'Shipwrecked', it's a very honest account of the love that I
have always had for my wife and the deep sadness that I feel
without her. I'm moving on every day and hope that eventually,
my life will happier once again - perhaps I will one day write
and share a song that communicates a new found happiness.
Fingers crossed!
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