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Keywords:
Fireproof (1), Monkaton (8), coffee (20), bathed (1), pours (1)
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Description:
This is a song about the danger of working in emergency services and the damage it can cause those left behind.
The words come from Michael Harich, a very talented composer and musician from southwestern Germany. The music is from yours truly.
Lyrics:
Fireproof
Pours another cup of coffee
Served with sugar and a smile
Gotta hurry up to be on time,
Bathed in her eyes a while
Always been afraid that she’d lose him,
Today the toast burned black
Hiding a tear, She kissed him good-bye,
She knew he wouldn’t come back
The morning sun’s a greeting,
Like the twilight serves the sky
No clouds cut across the deep, bright blue,
My mind’s a shadow flying
Mirrors explode and heaven breaks,
Nothing seems to fit
A deadly silence falls,
She knew he wouldn’t come back
She knew he wouldn’t come back
Chorus
Don´t be afraid he always told her
But his words failed to soothe
“No heat can do me harm or hurt me
Cause I’m fireproof
Fireproof”
Pours herself across the floor,
holds up his picture with a smile
Her fingers tremble, tears on his badge,
Bathes in his eyes for what feels
Like an eternity
She knew he wouldn’t come back
She knew he wouldn’t come back
Chorus
(Copyright 2007 Harich/Kniest )
Hardware:
eMac
Roland JW-50
G&L Asat
G&L L-2500 Tribute Bass
Audio-Technica 3035
ART Tube Mic Preamp
Software:
GB 3
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Acoustic Guitar &mdash 05/10/07 - 10:45:03 PM
For those of you keeping score at home I used a Guild D-25M acoustic guitar on Fireproof. I forgot to mention it above. [ Reply to This ]
the story teller &mdash 05/10/07 - 11:05:15 PM
the lyrics are top. well of course everything else falls right in as well. A great tune that wouldn't be out place on stage. excellent! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Vic &mdash 05/11/07 - 12:40:00 AM
Thanks for the kind words, Vic. Michael Harich a talented singer/songwriter from Germany did the words and I did the rest.
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Goo-Goo-Ga Joob [ Reply to This ]
Great story! &mdash 05/13/07 - 10:00:09 PM
Doadars Uncle &mdash 05/14/07 - 08:32:14 AM
Great narrative song &mdash 05/14/07 - 07:09:43 AM
well performed and structured. Nice melody and good production. Nice work. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Dajama &mdash 05/14/07 - 08:30:22 AM
Thanks for coming by, listening and then commenting. It is much appreciated.
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Goo-Goo-Ga Joob [ Reply to This ]
Strong lyrics &mdash 05/27/07 - 07:31:27 PM
But that goes without saying.
You sing and play well. The whole arrangement is pretty good.
Nice job. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Vic &mdash 05/28/07 - 06:35:21 AM
Thanks for coming by and listening. It is much appreciated.
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Goo-Goo-Ga Joob [ Reply to This ]
Good song. &mdash 05/27/07 - 07:53:32 PM
Sort of an old school rhythm and blues / rock and roll kind of feel, a bit of a Bob Seger vibe. Who are your vocal influences? [ Reply to This ]
Beatles &mdash 05/28/07 - 06:44:56 AM
When it comes to singing my major influences are John, Paul and George, especially harmony. I also think Dylan is an influence for just about anyone who picks up a guitar and sings folk, rock or country. I also like Elvis Costello and Beck quite a bit.
From the piano side, I like Randy Newman, Fats Domino and Fats Walter (notice a trend here?) among many others.
Thanks so much for listening and commenting.
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Goo-Goo-Ga Joob [ Reply to This ]
great observations &mdash 05/29/07 - 01:59:26 PM
Tim - I love the line:
Today the toast burned black
such a great simple line and a great image/metaphor. the thing that makes this for me is your voice - really fragile, almost ready to break, that gives this track a great honesty.
i nearly missed this, I'm so glad i didn't.
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Toast &mdash 05/31/07 - 01:46:39 AM
I agree with you about the toast line. A friend of mine from Germany, Michael Harich, provided the lyrics and I edited them somewhat and wrote the music so it was an "international" collaboration.
Michael has a new album out called "American Suicide" produced by another friend, Tommy Wahl, which is very good.
Thanks for coming by, listening and commenting.
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Goo-Goo-Ga Joob [ Reply to This ]
wow, touching &mdash 05/30/07 - 07:30:39 AM
The lyrics are definitely deeply touching. But they are all the more penetrating carried on the sound bed. A very nicely written ballad. And I like the simple (not overcrowded) arrangement. The singing is good too. The only thing that I didn't care for much was the super-widely panned drums, I think the drummer should be put back together again and moved closer to center. Anyway, nice job here. A friend of mine at work *was* married to a firefighter and lost him a few years ago. Hits home.
ttfn,
Drakonis [ Reply to This ]
Drums &mdash 05/31/07 - 01:43:15 AM
I used a GB loop for the drums so that's how they came.
Thanks for stopping by, listening and commenting.
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Goo-Goo-Ga Joob [ Reply to This ]
A moving tribute... &mdash 05/30/07 - 01:22:01 PM
...to the brave ones who put on the uniform of the firefighter and put themselves on the line, day after day.
Thank you... [ Reply to This ]
Thanks &mdash 05/31/07 - 01:48:04 AM
Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment.
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Goo-Goo-Ga Joob [ Reply to This ]
My Dad was a Firefighter &mdash 05/31/07 - 09:30:59 AM
This is a really moving tribute to men like him. Real sung and produced - reminds me a little of the emotion I've heard in some Mexican ballads - straight from the heart. Nice work. Thanks for posting. [ Reply to This ]
Hats Off &mdash 05/31/07 - 08:55:44 PM
Hey Bud, thanks for coming by and commenting. I appreciate the comment about the emotion in the song.
Hats off to your father and all the other emergency response personnel.
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Goo-Goo-Ga Joob [ Reply to This ]
Mexican Ballad &mdash 06/01/07 - 06:55:02 PM
I listened to the song again after reading your post and there is a bit of Old Mexico in there. Thanks for picking that up.
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Goo-Goo-Ga Joob [ Reply to This ]
I'll agree with Bud &mdash 06/06/07 - 05:35:59 PM
this does have a Mexican feel to it. Kick back with a few tequilas and enjoy. Nice job all the way around. [ Reply to This ]
Waisted Away &mdash 06/07/07 - 11:51:01 PM
Have a couple of tequilas on me. It's funny I never thought about a Mexican influence, but when it was pointed out it became so obvious.
Thanks for coming by Z and taking a listen. Your comments are appreciated.
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Goo-Goo-Ga Joob [ Reply to This ]
Nice tune &mdash 06/21/07 - 01:16:06 AM
well performed...
in some strange way i here Pink Floyd(R.Waters) in your vocal and arrangement...
don't ask?
I am touched by the lyric.
Pro
I am saving this one
thanks
fellow
tim
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Thanks, Tim &mdash 06/23/07 - 04:39:05 PM
Thanks for the comment. Glad you liked the song an downloaded. Pink Floyd is high praise and I thank you.
It was my birthday when you wrote, thanks for the nice present.
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Goo-Goo-Ga Joob [ Reply to This ]
! ! &mdash 06/23/07 - 06:29:02 PM
:)
Happy Birthday
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"Sooner or latter it all gets real...Walk On" [ Reply to This ]
Remove? &mdash 08/29/08 - 01:14:33 AM
This song has been played recently, but hasn't been commented on since last year.
Should I remove it? [ Reply to This ]
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