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Hello friends, I'll explain later
Lyrics:
Goin’ thru the motions day by day
Someone tell me how I feel cause I can’t say
There remains an ache that dull but deep
Now I lay me down to sleep
And if I should die before I wake
I can not see what difference that would make
Ours was not a promise she would keep
Now I lay me down to sleep
Then I’ll dream we still have time to play
She’s right beside me and she says she’ll stay
We still share one soul there is no pain
But morning comes the dream is lost like tears in rain
Then I’ll recall how life will never be
The essence of her soul still fresh on me
Though she had me there she sold me cheap
Now I lay me down
Now I lay me down
Now I lay me down to sleep
Hardware:
taylor c612 Warwick fretless bass
Software:
Logic pro
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Thank You &mdash 03/27/07 - 02:56:42 PM
You made me cry, this is so beautiful and your voice is so gorgeous, the tone is very much like James Taylor. There's an easy confidence in the entire song, from performance to production and I love the lyrics, especially "morning comes, the dream is lost like tears in rain." I think anyone who has been in love and lost that love can relate to those words.
What a moving song and performance. Thank you so much for posting it here. [ Reply to This ]
Thanx Lisa &mdash 03/27/07 - 03:19:30 PM
Even though it's only a song... once apon a time it was therapy.. I've never played it for anyone, and there are a few people that it would hurt... since they visit sometimes, I decided to fly under the radar... i recorded this on saturday, and couldn't decide if I should post it... but I've been so unable to do anything else recently that I went ahead...
And that line I lifted from "Blade runner" right as Rutger Hauer's charicter is "retiring"...
I really appreciate that... [ Reply to This ]
Wow... &mdash 03/27/07 - 06:09:54 PM
The bass has a bit of a Michael Hedges feel to it (which I love), and talk about heart-wrenching poetic lyrics... gentle singing, wonderful playing... I worry about the story behind this, and can only offer a nod of personal understanding, and a virtual smile from a friend.
ttfn,
Drakonis [ Reply to This ]
That would be Michael Manring... &mdash 03/27/07 - 09:19:44 PM
And I agree... A touch of Manring-backing-Hedges but with the songwriting skill of John Gorka...
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Hi Eduard &mdash 03/27/07 - 10:46:11 PM
thanx so much... the lyric is the reason the song survived all these years... as for the story behind this... it is 28 years old, and there have been so many great stories since then... I got your nod, and the virtual smile works here...
upward and ever onward
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Straight into my heart... &mdash 03/27/07 - 09:05:11 PM
Lisa's right about the lines...
'Though she had me there she sold me cheap'... right through me...
This captures heartbreak and delivers what it's like to anyone who knows... It's in the words, it's in the melody, and it's in your voice...
Thanks for this one, Scott...
I am moved more than I'm able to put into typing right now...
Ed
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Thank you Ed &mdash 03/27/07 - 10:58:24 PM
Humble thanx here friend.... years ago I poured it out here... really, now it's just a song that I didn't want to loose... every few years I would go woodshed the song just to remember it...
There was a director who was so happy to show off his lead singer to the playwrite... she was young and beautiful and a talented singer... when he finally got to present her to the playwrite... the playwrite nodded, and smiled.. he told the director... "She is a very good singer, she hits all the notes. Someday she will have her heart broken, and then she will be incredible!"
when I heard that story I smiled... I never wrote a song before this pivotal event... [ Reply to This ]
And while we're at it... &mdash 03/28/07 - 06:40:52 AM
I'm giving huge thanks to Lisa for letting me know this was here...
What a gift...
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Boy.... &mdash 03/27/07 - 09:40:39 PM
Hi Jack &mdash 03/27/07 - 11:02:13 PM
this was more than 1/2 a life ago, and I wouldn't trade where I'm at now... but I have always thought it was one of my first good songs, and I've never played it for anyone but myself... i thought if not MJ then where... [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful.... &mdash 03/27/07 - 10:01:20 PM
thank you Joseph &mdash 03/27/07 - 11:04:31 PM
really beautiful &mdash 03/27/07 - 10:07:18 PM
This has such a power. The melody takes turns that really massage the soul. Your voice is really something; expressive and distinct and used so naturally. The fretless bass is a wonderful touch. I've always loved that sound.
I don't know what else to say. It's a very moving song and it's performed just right and with heart and skill.
Thank Ed for pointing this song out to me. [ Reply to This ]
PUT YOUR NAME ON IT &mdash 03/27/07 - 10:24:28 PM
I downloaded it only to find you didn't fill out any of the tags on the mp3. That means it doesn't have your name on it. Always important to, at the very least, fill out the artist name on the tags (I usually also include an email address in the info field on my tunes). If you don't then the downloaded song shows up in iTunes or whatever player as unknown artist and next time the listener comes across it in their library, or if the song gets passed along to another person they won't know who the song is by.
Now, I went and put your MJ name on my copy in iTunes but it's best to assume that others won't think to do that.
I hope you don't mind the little lecture about filling out the tags. I've given it to many people here over the years, always because I care about them getting credit for their music and also because it makes it easier for the listeners to keep their music libraries in order and to find the artist again to listen to more music of theirs.
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www.petergreenstone.com [ Reply to This ]
(see farther down page for my real comment) &mdash 03/28/07 - 07:53:29 AM
I second this, Peter. I too added Scott's name in iTunes. But without it being on the master, the nameless mp3 will float into the ether without an author or implied copyright. Maybe that has a certain poetic quality, due to the nature of the song and story line... Scott, make sure a copyright this using some other method. It is fabulous writing. [ Reply to This ]
Hi Peter &mdash 03/27/07 - 11:11:02 PM
thanx so much... many of our songs we have a good idea about because you can see how people react when you perform them... this one has only ever been heard by me... I was real hesitant to post this because I was afraid that it would come off as too maudlin.. you know, kicked my dog, wrecked my car ect ect... only one way to find out... your comments relly mean alot to me... [ Reply to This ]
just right &mdash 03/27/07 - 11:30:03 PM
I think the song is handled just right to give it sincerity. I can imagine a different performance and treatment where it could come off maudlin, as you said, but you did this just right. I'm really glad you decided to post it.
Regarding the tags, the one thing that WAS filled out by Logic was the BPM at 125. I don't use Logic so I don't know how the tag settings work there. Barring that getting resolved, you can always manually do it in iTunes if it comes down to it.
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www.petergreenstone.com [ Reply to This ]
tags &mdash 03/27/07 - 11:13:29 PM
I'm going back to check other recent posts, because I thought I had settled this issue before... I thought I had Logic set to default to my info...
thanx for that [ Reply to This ]
Hi Eduard &mdash 03/27/07 - 10:44:11 PM
thanx so much... the lyric is the reason the song survived all these years... as for the story behind this... it is 28 years old, and there have been so many great stories since then... I got your nod, and the virtual smile works here...
upward and ever onward [ Reply to This ]
Ed told me about this... &mdash 03/27/07 - 11:14:14 PM
...and he was right.
I downloaded it...just in case you decide to take it off (and even if you don't).
Everything's right about this tune...except, possibly, for the situation that caused it to be born. Never know, though...the big picture gets fuzzy, sometimes, when you stand too close.
Scott...I can only shake my head and tip my hat to you. Lump in my throat and it's time for bed.
What an incredible song...
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thank you Bob &mdash 03/27/07 - 11:23:38 PM
I couldn't see anything then... but I know now that it was an ordained time, and only a season... mercy can be severe... but all these years later I'm always thankful for that dark time... they brought some very necessary changes...
sleep tight [ Reply to This ]
Knock knock - Ed sent me! &mdash 03/27/07 - 11:45:07 PM
Sounds so much like Jackson Brown Scott - lovely fretless playing, and the guitar and vox aren't too shabby either ;) Beautiful song, both lyrically and musically. Much admiration from Oz!
Neil
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by the way Scott ... &mdash 03/27/07 - 11:46:30 PM
Who there?? &mdash 03/27/07 - 11:55:02 PM
Any friend of Ed's is a friend of mine... thanx Neil... you are right, i had to resist the temptation to do a vocal production... I can hear the harmonies, but this is certainly a solitary song, so that was my approach...
thanx so much [ Reply to This ]
Style &mdash 03/28/07 - 01:04:23 AM
That is a lovely vocal style. I like the emphasis on the bass it gives the song a unique feel. I like the reletively simple and sparten production compared to your other work. If I heard it on the radio I wouldn't change the channel. I'd enjoy it. Regards [ Reply to This ]
thank you Mathew &mdash 03/28/07 - 05:36:39 PM
even though my son is now a better bass player than I... I handled the bottom duties... I really wanted that mournful fretless sound... that along with the "sparten production" made this feel somewhat solitare, I was hoping... I left some things on the virtual cutting floor...
thanx for the listen and comment [ Reply to This ]
Great Scott! &mdash 03/28/07 - 07:35:25 AM
Man, that fretless bass is great. So good to hear your voice, like coming home, so sweet and melancholy, the wisdom of sadness, the certainty of meaningfulness, the elegance of trying for what is right. Such well crafted lines. And the progression/melody, like the best of David Crosby. This is precious. Thank you for sharing. For keeping it alive. [ Reply to This ]
Hi Tobin &mdash 03/28/07 - 08:50:12 PM
Thanx friend... I love to play bass, but my son is better than me at this point... still for this song, I knew that I wanted that mournful sound... I'm glad the "well crafted" lyrics worked for you... I was concerned that it would sound maudlin/over dramatic... and I have had to keep it alive... every 1/2 a decade I panic and go back to retrieve it...
thanx again Tobin [ Reply to This ]
The great thing about fretless &mdash 03/28/07 - 09:02:12 PM
who can't relate to this? &mdash 03/28/07 - 09:37:17 AM
I believe the best songs always begin as therapy and this song upholds my belief. Sad song, and sung in such a 'real' way. I'm very glad you decided to share this song here at MJs. Thanks Scott. [ Reply to This ]
Yes Ray &mdash 03/28/07 - 08:54:25 PM
I believe it's almost a universal passage for people... funny... in the midst of it, you think nobody could possibly know how you feel... we're funny creatures
anyway thanx so much Ray... feeling much better now :) [ Reply to This ]
ouch &mdash 03/28/07 - 05:32:59 PM
Hey Fran &mdash 03/28/07 - 08:56:21 PM
I know this is not traditional, but it's a kind of blues eh'
thanx man [ Reply to This ]
I keep coming back... &mdash 03/28/07 - 08:50:10 PM
to this song, Scott. I played it a moment ago as my daughter was tending to her baby boy... she looked up, listening... and asked, "Who is this?" I told her. She, despite the baby's needs, listened.
Wonderful moment... wonderful song. [ Reply to This ]
A privilege &mdash 03/28/07 - 09:06:21 PM
to be a small part of peoples lives in places I've never been & faces I've never seen... thanx for that [ Reply to This ]
exquisite &mdash 03/29/07 - 04:32:14 AM
A beautiful song. everything works together so well. The progression and instruments all propel the lyrics perfectly. Your performance is right on. wonderful voice.
Now I lay me down to sleep,
I enjoy the use of this line,
This one is a keeper [ Reply to This ]
Dear Mr Simon, you might want to... &mdash 03/29/07 - 06:58:49 AM
...listen to this and take note of how some guy I've never met before can compose songs like you used to and sound clear a heck more like you than even used to. I know that you used to feel eclipsed by Ol' Arty going Garfunkelly on BOTW, but please don't take it out on Scotty here because he knows his arse from a hole in the bloody ground! (Old English: "Wisdom and merit")
Beautiful tune, fantastic lyric and diction. Clear as a bell and wonderful sentiment. I don't think music can get much better and if you think it can, you're asking too much! I'd love to rate it, but can't as I'm not established enough, so here you go: TEN!
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Hi RacerX &mdash 04/11/07 - 03:08:30 PM
I just noticed that I didn't reply to this... didn't mean to be rude... and I don't take comments for granted... it'sjust the spaciness of old age...and welcome aboard...
I appreciate the comments very much... hummble thanx
I keep an ear cocked your way [ Reply to This ]
Super &mdash 03/29/07 - 11:04:16 AM
Just wanted to chime in to say that I really like your song. Well sung. I'll have to check out more of your stuff. It was a pleasure listening. Think you're great. Very Pro.
LL [ Reply to This ]
thank you David &mdash 03/30/07 - 05:27:32 AM
you won't find anything else posted under this name... All my other music is posted under Scott Carmichael... and if you enjoyed this then ignore the jaz instrumental... I'll be by to check your stuff out this weekend...
thanx again
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Sweet sleep &mdash 03/29/07 - 01:51:39 PM
God, this is wonderful. It sounds like you're singign next to me, and your voice is like an old, crumpled shirt, worn but well loved.
Lovely clean production ... ti sounds like a rediscovered classic.
Pro quality, pro song writing, true emotion.
Steve [ Reply to This ]
hey Steve &mdash 03/30/07 - 05:31:17 AM
thanx for the great comments... worn for sure... as much as I abused my voice over the years, I'm supprised I can sing at this age... you make ajustments along the way... thanx again
I really appreciate the visit [ Reply to This ]
Yes, nice &mdash 03/29/07 - 06:41:09 PM
Great song. Beautifully sung and strummed. Nice lyrics. Thanks to Ejh for bringing this to my attention. He knows what I like. [ Reply to This ]
Hi Nolan &mdash 03/30/07 - 05:36:44 AM
I thank you... and Ed.. he's been calling attention to this post quite abit... about 1/2 the listens were sent by Ed... I appreciate the comments...
your one of my fav MJ members that I haven't interacted as much with...
hey life is a marathon, not a sprint [ Reply to This ]
WOW! &mdash 03/29/07 - 09:36:41 PM
I listened to this song twice before I read the comments and realized this was Scott! That's how involved in the song I was.
I'm just touched beyond measure. This is simply beautiful and made me cry. Naturally, I'm suffering heartbreak and a crushing blow to my psyche right now so... this was great to hear. AAAAAHHHHH!!!
Seriously, this is amazing. Thank you for sharing it with us. Especially "us walking wounded."
Stacey [ Reply to This ]
Hi Stacey &mdash 03/30/07 - 03:19:08 PM
there are some folks who might find this song painful, and they visit my page sometimes... that's all...
this song cost me at one time, but it was only a season, remember that... a season
peace your way [ Reply to This ]
Achingly beautiful &mdash 03/30/07 - 05:52:02 PM
Good Lord, Scott, you are an amazing talent. Music flows out of you like we would all like it to from us. Your bringing your talent to us here to benefit from is a treasured gift.
May I be so bold to suggest that you *never* question your music - whether you should share a song or not. If you feel that your truth is in anything you've written, please bring it here and let us enjoy it, soak it in, which I do with all your wonderful material.
Simply beautiful, Scott, just beautiful... [ Reply to This ]
wow Patrick &mdash 03/31/07 - 08:00:21 AM
that's some comment... you always leave comments that I can go back to in those times of self doubt...
Even though that song is years old... I remember that the whole thing came in a short time (one afternoon), and the structure/melody hasn't changed in time... I learned that writing is a little easier if you know what it is you want to say... I was pretty focused at that point
But as I've said there have been many happy stories since then...
a hummble thank you [ Reply to This ]
Great &mdash 03/31/07 - 04:22:24 AM
A great compostion and a beautiful performance. I dig those long vocal notes a lot.. Altogether the song has such a nice combination of peace and tension, or should I say alertness. Calmness but never getting drowsy, so to say.
Welcome to the place morningcup! Your vocaling and musical sense reminds me a lot of another MJ:er; Scott Carmichael. Maybe you have already discovered him, but if you haven't, I am sure you will not be dissapointed. On the contrary. He is just fabolous! Check him up. [ Reply to This ]
Hi Curry &mdash 03/31/07 - 08:06:43 AM
I didn't want to confuse anyone. and I wondered if this was the right way to go about it... But MJ is the one place I could share a song that has never been heard... and thank you, that was priceless...
I owe you big timewhen my schizophrenia clears up
thanx friend [ Reply to This ]
Ooops &mdash 03/31/07 - 04:26:54 AM
Ooops .. sorry .. I see that is you already .. should have read other comments .. guess you already know of yourself then, haha! [ Reply to This ]
and.. &mdash 03/31/07 - 04:30:26 AM
hm, the way we vote and fav your song may make it difficult for you to fly under the radar anyway ;-)
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Johannes Curry [ Reply to This ]
lovely song &mdash 03/31/07 - 06:18:53 AM
Kind of nuances of Mr Taylor and I think the more wistful side of Loudon Wainwright, but very much your own voice. I love the bass it works so well at evoking that quiet emotion. John Martyn is another name that comes to mind. All of these singer song writers I admire greatly, so I mean these as great compliments. You have a fine talent. Well done. [ Reply to This ]
Any Comparison &mdash 03/31/07 - 08:12:54 AM
to JT is taken as the highest coommpliment... thanx William... and I find that the fretless sound is a very mournful voice, so it seemed right for the song...
but i also love fretless because there are so many more notes :) (favorite fretless joke)
thanx again [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful &mdash 03/31/07 - 02:31:36 PM
Beautiful song, great lyrics. The real strength of the song is in your vocal performance, in my humble opinion. This is the first of your songs I've heard, and I'll be sure to check out more. Nice. [ Reply to This ]
thanx Dajama &mdash 03/31/07 - 03:26:25 PM
your opinion is appreciated here.... you'll not find more of mymusic posted under this name... everything else is posted under Scott Carmichael... I'll check your stuff out when I get back... I'm off to a birthday party [ Reply to This ]
Music Therapy &mdash 03/31/07 - 02:35:27 PM
The idea that pain and struggle can be sculpted into something beautiful through the creative extension of that experience-- into music or art or some other medium-- has always humbled me.
This song is proof of that.
Sadness.
Loss.
Struggle.
Yet so beautiful, so honest in its offering.
Thank you :)
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thanx Cat &mdash 03/31/07 - 03:33:31 PM
At the time I would have traded anything to escape, and after, I wouldn't trade anything for the result... You hate to see people in pain, but the increase in empathy, the sensativity that you develop for others... it shakes us out of our selfish existance... so I got more than an honest song out of the journey..
thanx you .. that was eloquently put [ Reply to This ]
Just shows &mdash 04/01/07 - 03:06:45 PM
what great talent can do with a modest amount of instrumentation and no drums. Beautiful! [ Reply to This ]
thanx for that &mdash 04/04/07 - 04:53:03 PM
I love drums & I considered drums in the bridge, but some how the song was too solitary... I appreciate the kind comment [ Reply to This ]
Love the bass! &mdash 04/01/07 - 09:15:29 PM
Vocals are clean as a whistle! This is one well-built song. The guitar is recorded perfectly. Nice writing all around (both lyrically and a chord progression that paints the emotion well). This will be on a soundtrack soon, I'm sure. One hell of a song. One of the finest on my iPod.
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HI Joe &mdash 04/04/07 - 04:57:11 PM
Thanx man... I really appriciate that... "hell of a song" "Finest on my ipod" ya just never know until ya post it...
thanx again [ Reply to This ]
Pretty darn good &mdash 04/03/07 - 04:22:29 AM
thank you Brandon &mdash 04/04/07 - 04:58:45 PM
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What a moving song and performance. Thank you so much for posting it here.
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