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The latest version of this song can be heard here: Icarus II.
Taking ka-klick's advice, I had the bottle of wine before doing this number (instead of after). This is a genre-bending jazz tune using blues riffs/progressions and shifting keys to create something I've never done before. The highlight is the soprano sax solo during the final vamp by Donny McCaslin that imitates dolphins singing. (Donny also plays on Crazy Story.) Sometimes I never know where a composition will lead me; this was one of those times. (No loops. All electric piano, synths, synth basses, and MIDI drums played in during about 24 separate passes.) Artwork: detail from "Icarus Drowning" by F. Ronald Fowler.
Donny also plays saxes on Crazy Story.
Taking ka-klick's advice, I had the bottle of wine before doing this number (instead of after). This is a genre-bending jazz tune using blues riffs/progressions and shifting keys to create something I've never done before. The highlight is the soprano sax solo during the final vamp by Donny McCaslin that imitates dolphins singing. (Donny also plays on Crazy Story.) Sometimes I never know where a composition will lead me; this was one of those times. (No loops. All electric piano, synths, synth basses, and MIDI drums played in during about 24 separate passes.) Artwork: detail from "Icarus Drowning" by F. Ronald Fowler.
Donny also plays saxes on Crazy Story.
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Lyrics
ICARUS
(Day In The Sun)
Ride the wind, oh, on this day in the sun.
I'll have my way in the sun, on this day in the sun.
I got wings made of light.
I got a heart ready for flight.
Got two arms that don't tire.
Got a mind set on fire.
Two eyes bigger than a TV screen.
I'm gonna ride those sunbeams,
ride those sunbeams to you today.
Cuz this is my day, yes it is.
I'm gonna rise into the sky
Like a soul that just won't die,
like a spirit beyond pain
I'm gonna reach into that sweet, sweet flame
and pick me a sweeter bouquet of sunrays.
And fly back home to you...
Like Icarus.
Did he make it? Did he have a plan?
Did his arms hold? Did he find land?
The shoreline? Like your body
always wanting more. Always wanting
more... of his day in the sun.
In the sun.
In the sun.
In the sun.
Like Icarus, in the sun.
(Day In The Sun)
Ride the wind, oh, on this day in the sun.
I'll have my way in the sun, on this day in the sun.
I got wings made of light.
I got a heart ready for flight.
Got two arms that don't tire.
Got a mind set on fire.
Two eyes bigger than a TV screen.
I'm gonna ride those sunbeams,
ride those sunbeams to you today.
Cuz this is my day, yes it is.
I'm gonna rise into the sky
Like a soul that just won't die,
like a spirit beyond pain
I'm gonna reach into that sweet, sweet flame
and pick me a sweeter bouquet of sunrays.
And fly back home to you...
Like Icarus.
Did he make it? Did he have a plan?
Did his arms hold? Did he find land?
The shoreline? Like your body
always wanting more. Always wanting
more... of his day in the sun.
In the sun.
In the sun.
In the sun.
Like Icarus, in the sun.
fosod
This is your day AND your song! I love the synth sounds.
Viceral and grinding, but smoothed over by the bass.
Punching horns remind me of Peter Gabriel... also, nice
choice with the half-time drums. Wow-keys on the
upbeats remind me of Herbie Han*censored*.
My only criticism: although passionate, the vocals are a
little rough.
Maybe that's what you were going for... and I do like the
fifth harmonies and eerie, almost atonal melodies at
points. Naked Lunch/Lethal Weapon/Bladerunner sax
toward the end is really remarkable. You have many
talents!---Kind regards,
TT
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