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Recently I found out that a long time friend had passed away. Rob was a gentle man, a talented guitarist and a decent human being. We played together when I was just starting out in the early seventies. They were beautiful times, with families and friends enjoying the sun, and the lucky few playing music.
The news made me think about those endless Sydney summer afternoons spent at his house in Oatley - a Sydney waterside suburb - playing music, drinking beer (and lots of tea!) and just hanging very loose.
This song is for Rob, who deserved a much better deal from life than he received.
The remix has a much tighter sound and is much better musically - give it a try LOUD.
My apologies for the water feature - it will go away in the next mix (had planned kookaburras in the trees, but didn't have the time to record them!).
The news made me think about those endless Sydney summer afternoons spent at his house in Oatley - a Sydney waterside suburb - playing music, drinking beer (and lots of tea!) and just hanging very loose.
This song is for Rob, who deserved a much better deal from life than he received.
The remix has a much tighter sound and is much better musically - give it a try LOUD.
My apologies for the water feature - it will go away in the next mix (had planned kookaburras in the trees, but didn't have the time to record them!).
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Lyrics
Lyrics: The Thin Man Dreams
© 2005 Neil Porter
Heading down the Oatley stairs
The thin man waits, enjoys a cup of tea
Hanging out in rattan chairs
Musicians smoking, talking aimlessly
Mid summer sun has left the small
Verandah as the band begins to play
The thin man takes his Gibson
And it shimmers in the middle of the day
A gentle man
He stayed serene
A subtle hand
The thin man in a dream
The thin man closes happy eyes
He smiles and lets the rhythm have its way
He weaves a tingling tapestry
Floats unsuspected notes above the fray
Session over, vibe is up
The thin man’s smile's engraved upon his face
As he prepares another cup a happy thin man
Glides about the place
A gentle man
He stayed serene
A subtle hand
The thin man in a dream
Heading up the Oatley stairs
The thin man waves, enjoys a cup of tea
© 2005 Neil Porter
Heading down the Oatley stairs
The thin man waits, enjoys a cup of tea
Hanging out in rattan chairs
Musicians smoking, talking aimlessly
Mid summer sun has left the small
Verandah as the band begins to play
The thin man takes his Gibson
And it shimmers in the middle of the day
A gentle man
He stayed serene
A subtle hand
The thin man in a dream
The thin man closes happy eyes
He smiles and lets the rhythm have its way
He weaves a tingling tapestry
Floats unsuspected notes above the fray
Session over, vibe is up
The thin man’s smile's engraved upon his face
As he prepares another cup a happy thin man
Glides about the place
A gentle man
He stayed serene
A subtle hand
The thin man in a dream
Heading up the Oatley stairs
The thin man waves, enjoys a cup of tea
TobinMueller
Great feel to this track. So casual and just right pacing. The
gentle lead fills are perfect. The build of the tune is classic.
I'd prefer it without the water sounds; consider releasing a
third version with no water? I really liked the quality of the
first one, even tho this one has a better sound all around,
and nice subtle additions, especially vocally and on keys.
Delightful tune, and a wonderful tribute.