Chasing Shadows II

Tom Atwood

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Originally posted for guitar and saxes, this is an expanded version for the CD, "Songs From the American Plain."

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Lyrics

(chorus)
Walking down
Walking down
Walking down the road

Walking down
Walking down
Walking down the road

You gave a light to me
A candle in my hand
Its flame is shedding darkness now
Shadows on the ground

(Repeat chorus)

Shadows are chasing me
A candle in my hand
When will I ever see
See the flame again?

Chasing shadows
Chasing shadows
Chasing shadows chasing me

Chasing shadows
Chasing shadows
Chasing shadows chasing me

(repeat and combine with 2nd verse)

Song Stats

Hits: 4406
Comments: 46
Fans: 18
Plays: 694
Downloads: 220
Votes: 32
Uploaded: Oct 11, 2005 - 08:27:46 PM
Last Updated: Nov 30, 2005 - 08:50:13 PM Last Played: Oct 13, 2009 - 09:57:46 PM

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Song Actions

Hardware:

Ibanez acoustic guitar
Olds alto saxophone
Shure SM57 mic
Casio Privia PX-300
Boss BR-8 Digital Recording Studio
G5

Software:

GB2
Jampack4

Comments

thetiler	thetiler said 1490 days ago (October 11th, 2005)
	Like the Jam 4 Like that addition of the Jam pack 4 alot! Cool words to go with. All that added instrumentation really adds quite abit to it. Like that fingerpicking with it as well somewhere past 3:00 Like the cymbals very cool. The ending is very cool indeed! Good going Tom! Check out my latest song called The Bluebird Cafe (with two other guest)

Tom Atwood	Tom Atwood said 1490 days ago (October 11th, 2005)
	Like the Jam 4 Thanks, Bill. This was the first song I posted on MacJams in early January, but it was posted in a format other than mp3 so I had to re-post it, and decided to embellish it a bit, Glad you liked it. Thanks for the encouraging words. Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)

	said 1490 days ago (October 11th, 2005)
	Kudos, Tom Attwood... Quickly d/l-ed, and fav'ed. You've got depth, talent, and a unique approach to song making. I am never bored and am always surprised at how your songs "sound." I shouldn't be, though, because you keep putting these tunes out. Kudos, Tom Attwood... Jack

	said 1490 days ago (October 11th, 2005)
	Kudos, Tom Attwood... Sorry, Tom Atwood... I misspelled your name before. Kudos, Tom Atwood!! Jack --- Making melody with your heart...

Tom Atwood	Tom Atwood said 1490 days ago (October 11th, 2005)
	Kudos, Tom Attwood... No problem, Jack. Somewhere back there among the ancestors 'Atwood' used to have two t's. (My daughter Ellen wants to switch her last name to the original old English spelling "Attewood," so she will enjoy your 'mistake.') Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1490 days ago (October 11th, 2005)
	Doubletake on that flame! Love the soloing sax, and the marimba sounding thing, and lots else besides. This is great. Check out my latest song called Machine Man (w Beastie Boys)

Tom Atwood	Tom Atwood said 1490 days ago (October 11th, 2005)
	Doubletake Thanks, David. (Warning: do NOT stare directly at the flame...) Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)

ledebutant	ledebutant said 1489 days ago (October 12th, 2005)
	Doubletake Oh now, you tell me. I'd leave a comment, but I have to go to the optometrist first. :-) Look at you with your fancy animated cover art. Your modernity shocks me, Tom! Check out my latest song called Black Star (MJ Live Aid w/jgurner)

Tom Atwood	Tom Atwood said 1489 days ago (October 12th, 2005)
	Doubletake 'Modernity'- such a funny word. Sounds like I'm about to become a father. Maybe I should go to the modernity ward and see what's waiting for me? The future? (By the way, why are you up so early?) Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)

ledebutant	ledebutant said 1489 days ago (October 12th, 2005)
	Up Early... I'm chasing shadows, of course. When are you going to pick up that kid, by the way? The nurses are getting attached. Check out my latest song called Black Star (MJ Live Aid w/jgurner)

	said 1478 days ago (October 23rd, 2005)
	Up Early... ooo, I'd like to have nurses that attach. Does this involve Velcro? --- Mungo

Peter Greenstone	Peter Greenstone said 1490 days ago (October 11th, 2005)
	Love the new version The original version of this was the first song of yours that I ever heard way back and I really liked it then. This new version is simply amazing. Absolutely brilliant work combining the orchestration into the original concept. It's huge and epic... truly stunning. Check out my latest song called From Nothing

Tom Atwood	Tom Atwood said 1490 days ago (October 11th, 2005)
	Love the new version Thanks, Peter. You were one of the first ones here to comment on my first song at MacJams, the original version of this tune. I have appreciated your support from the beginning, and I also appreciate the music you post here, which is truly stunning. Thanks again. Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)

Mystified

Mystified said 1490 days ago (October 11th, 2005)

A great song is even better....
...with these additions. Wow.
The building 'shadows' of the added instrumentation creates both
suspense and adds weight to the lyrics, and the driving pace of the
percussion at the end is excellent. Dimension, dynamics...and really,
dramatic depth in this expanded version.

I know I keep saying it, but thank you so much for sharing your talents
here, Tom.

fav'd and d/l

Check out my latest song called Forever Voyaging (space race 2009)

Tom Atwood	Tom Atwood said 1490 days ago (October 11th, 2005)
	A great song is even better.... Thanks again for thanking me. Sorry if working on this piece took time away from the Noel Project... Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)

Noel Project	Noel Project said 1490 days ago (October 11th, 2005)
	The Noel Project ...is only better for your musical pursuits, Tom, as will be reflected in upcoming productions of the Noel Project ;) Excellent expansion of this composition. The Noel Project is indeed proud. Keep up the good work! Check out my latest song called Finale (Silent Night)

Tom Atwood	Tom Atwood said 1490 days ago (October 11th, 2005)
	The Noel Project Merry Christmas to us all! Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)

Stun Nutz

Stun Nutz said 1490 days ago (October 11th, 2005)

I was prepared to not like this...
...because how could a new version of "Chasing Shadows" ever
stand up to the original? Usually redone, or expanded, versions
just don't hold up and this tune has always been my favorite song
of yours. You hooked me from the very beginning, Tom...

Well, I am so glad I gave it a chance, because you really give this
the treatment it deserves. The additions are so well done and
beautiful, I just can't believe my ears. This is, like, your "Stairway
to Heaven"! Great job... you have left me speechless again.

Check out my latest song called Gossamer dissected

Tom Atwood	Tom Atwood said 1490 days ago (October 11th, 2005)
	I was prepared to not like this... Thanks, Eric. I looked at the old song posting and you were just about the first person to comment back on New Year's Eve. I remember thinking, 'What is a Stun Nutz?" (Still am not sure...) Thanks again! Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)

Leon	Leon said 1490 days ago (October 12th, 2005)
	Adventurous! Unique and daring! This style is groundbreaking. If I listen to this over and over again and get used to it, I just might end up not liking my own songs. Keep them coming! Check out my latest song called The Nightingale (music and lyrics by Oceans)

mtriviso	mtriviso said 1489 days ago (October 12th, 2005)
	It's About Efin Time! I was wondering when you were gonna revisit this crappy song! Man! This is just the most amazing tune. It now sounds much more full but still manages to keep that creepy off-kilter vocals. I like the dancing-bones xylophone! This song should be making you money, dude! Check out my latest song called E-Minor Oct 2 2007

bronco

bronco said 1489 days ago (October 12th, 2005)

Great Song
I remember this is the first song of yours that made me realize what an
unusual musical talent you were. Not afraid to take a chance. A musical
explorer on the road to nowhere but having a damn fine time on the
way! This version shows your growth into a virtuouso arranger in GB. I
love that you have mastered this but still love the first version also. In
anycase both arrangements showcase a great song from a great
songwriter.

Check out my latest song called Strange Feeling

ziti

ziti said 1489 days ago (October 12th, 2005)

like this one atwood
this has a great feel...and the recording itself is very original
sounding. Cool guitaring..six string drum! and when the change up to
the instrumental stars with the kalimba sound, into the cool
saxes...man it's a knock out....then again into the finger picking..great
stuff

very impressive....love the gong, too. Is that in jp4 as well?

into the iPod she goes..............thanks!

Check out my latest song called Stepping Down

Macaudion

Macaudion said 1489 days ago (October 12th, 2005)

Jesus...
Will you ever quit... Just how many bags do have to come out of... You
are a consummate composer, singer, song writer, artist, guitarist,
pianist performer, and it seems, you are a consummate person; all that
and a bag of chips... What's scary is, that I'm sure that I've left
something out.

So glad to hear you back. This is outrageously, ON, Tom.

We have an apex here...

Cydniko

P.S. No, these are not things that I was trying to say to a Jesus, -It's
Tom I'm talkin bout

Check out my latest song called 123 iGetU

jgurner

jgurner said 1489 days ago (October 12th, 2005)

Very tastefully enhanced
I always love to do the old compare and contrast thing when someone
rerecords, reengineers or otherwise enhances a tune. This is an
awesomely solid tune to begin with. Sounds like it should have come out
of some 60s movie about someone trying to find something meaningful
out of life. The enhancements are well done and add breadth and depth
to the sound without detracting from it. Very nicely done, Tom.

Check out my latest song called Feeling Good Today

mandolinquent

mandolinquent said 1489 days ago (October 12th, 2005)

Did you only start in January?
I always assumed you'd been around for EVER... (Er. That's supposed to
be
a compliment. )

Fascinating to hear what you started with here, because I missed this
first time. You've always such a fresh approach to songwriting. There's
so much to like here; the intertwined rhythms, the fresh, spiky guitar
part, that sax/marimba section... and your lovely voice too.

Goes back and looks for the original one to listen to...

Check out my latest song called Had We But World Enough

mandolinquent	mandolinquent said 1489 days ago (October 12th, 2005)
	Did you only start in January? Just listened to the original... it's wonderful. I love the guitar at the end of that version... My gob is, as ever, smacked. Check out my latest song called Had We But World Enough

Einarus	Einarus said 1489 days ago (October 12th, 2005)
	Wow. Really liked the kinda funky sound in the beginning. The repeated backing vocals also sounded very good. I've always liked marimba... waiting to be able to find a place to use them myself. The strings were a nice touch and the sax solo was pretty darn cool. Excellent work! Check out my latest song called Good Things Come in Fours

BoiAfrica

BoiAfrica said 1489 days ago (October 12th, 2005)

Saxophonic excellence!
Hey Tom,

Great stuff, I really enjoyed the saxophone coming in later, ery cool, it's
fair to say you're one of the great producers in Jammerville, your sound is
so full and exciting on this, a stray from most of your stuff I've heard,
stuff like "Roundup..." and you do this with such style, i am impressed
and pleased to have experienced it, who knew so much could be done
with the sparse lyrics "walking down the road"

Good Job!

Check out my latest song called One, One Hundred

rik

rik said 1488 days ago (October 13th, 2005)

Great work
It's a rich and moving arrangement for a strong piece. Personally I
would have waited in introducing the strings till the repetition of the
chorus. You have been too impatient in my opinion :)
But then they add really much to the piece: continuity, drama. Each
layer adds something interesting, overall impression is of complexity,
richness, a very involving landscape.
The saxes sound amazing, as in the first version, maybe even better, I
love them.
There are two things disturbing me in the listening: the marimba short
rythm (or kalimba?) timing somewhat seems to skip a beat, and the
final sounds too much straightforward and simple to me. And I don't
like the lyrics: choruses are really effective, also vocally speaking (great
the bass voice adding in for the "shadows"!)...but the other verses don't
add much in my humble opinion :)

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selters

selters said 1488 days ago (October 13th, 2005)

Intense!
there is something really intence about this song! Sometimes during the songs it reminds me a little of Elinor Rigby, and suddenly it goes in a total other direction. It is so varied!Man, this grows druing the song, after 3:10 something big happens, that just lifts this track even higher! Great Work!!!

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	luonga84 said 1488 days ago (October 13th, 2005)
	:) very nice

packosmokes	packosmokes said 1488 days ago (October 13th, 2005)
	Oh yeah! Always loved this track. My favorite from you and I still want to do an Insutrial cover of it. Sounds even darker and more brooding now. Like southern horror, I love it! Check out my latest song called With You

aclarke	aclarke said 1488 days ago (October 13th, 2005)
	Sweet I remember hearing the original so long ago. This is a terrific arrangement of that fine song. In particular, I enjoyed the build up to the end. Nice Work, Tom. Check out my latest song called Ballad of The Little Tiki

ledebutant	ledebutant said 1488 days ago (October 13th, 2005)
	P.S. "Its flame is shedding darkness now" is such a brilliant lyric. Check out my latest song called Black Star (MJ Live Aid w/jgurner)

Uber

Uber said 1488 days ago (October 13th, 2005)

Unusual as usual.....
Came on tonight to get inspired as my sis is sleeping and I can't play my stuff....yeah, what they all said....I caught myself thinking of the evolution Elfman took while listening to this - could totally hear this theme and variations on a Burton flick. Enjoyed as well the whole light/shadows metaphor and the paradox: can't have shadows unless there is a light....hmm...my only Question is: did the pulse sinc in the middle? If no, was that on porpoise?

Uber	Uber said 1488 days ago (October 13th, 2005)
	Unusual as usual..... ok, my bad---relistened and pulse is fine- I think some of the tune has emPHASis on a different syLABble is all....very nice job.

bobglanville	bobglanville said 1487 days ago (October 14th, 2005)
	Ace i think you could sing just about anything and sound interesting, just got a characterful voice, which is useful because the lyrics on this are a bit obvious sometimes. still, it has a lot of atmosphere. cool xylophone/glock (i can never remember which is which). thanks for sharing. i would come and see you play if it were possible Check out my latest song called Oh Brother!

bobglanville	bobglanville said 1487 days ago (October 14th, 2005)
	Ace i think you could sing just about anything and sound interesting, just got a characterful voice, which is useful because the lyrics on this are a bit obvious sometimes. still, it has a lot of atmosphere. cool xylophone/glock (i can never remember which is which). thanks for sharing. i would come and see you play if it were possible Check out my latest song called Oh Brother!

bobglanville	bobglanville said 1487 days ago (October 14th, 2005)
	Ace i think you could sing just about anything and sound interesting, just got a characterful voice, which is useful because the lyrics on this are a bit obvious sometimes. still, it has a lot of atmosphere. cool xylophone/glock (i can never remember which is which). thanks for sharing. i would come and see you play if it were possible Check out my latest song called Oh Brother!

bobglanville	bobglanville said 1487 days ago (October 14th, 2005)
	Ace i think you could sing just about anything and sound interesting, just got a characterful voice, which is useful because the lyrics on this are a bit obvious sometimes. still, it has a lot of atmosphere. cool xylophone/glock (i can never remember which is which). thanks for sharing. i would come and see you play if it were possible Check out my latest song called Oh Brother!

MidiOrleans	MidiOrleans said 1486 days ago (October 15th, 2005)
	Clear Sounds clear with fresh ideas! Thanks Tom... Check out my latest song called Calle del Maine

ultravphunter	ultravphunter said 1486 days ago (October 15th, 2005)
	Very well done! I think it's great! Keep up the awesome! Check out my latest song called Aura

jonx	jonx said 1485 days ago (October 16th, 2005)
	nice! i like how this opens up at the end-nice atmosphere-and the vocal refrain is nicely timed-this song really takes you somewhere-thanks for this expanded version! Check out my latest song called september sky

lot249	lot249 said 1483 days ago (October 18th, 2005)
	Wonderful What a refreshing little tune, you have a very professional sound to your lyrics and composition. thew Check out my latest song called Time slip

	said 1478 days ago (October 23rd, 2005)
	Amazing Arrangement I'm stunned, this is wonderful. I don't know what else to say.

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Name: Tom Atwood

I guess I could be a 'poster child' for MacJams. I joined the site on New Year's Eve 2004, after several years of not making much music at all. A long dry spell. Since then, I have posted more than 50 songs here, collaborated with some wonderful arti... [see more]

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