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A Wise Old Owl [Explicit] by paddler [Email]
Genre: Acoustic

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Uploaded: Jun 01, 2007 - 10:13:36 AM
Last Updated: Nov 12, 2007 - 02:50:12 PM
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I also recorded this while camping,it was a very windy evening which the mic picked up,but also quite cold and it was only after sitting cross legged for quite sometime that I realised my legs were aching pretty bad thus the expicit content.I had to leave it in though for prosperity.The cider warmed me up later on though to be honest I'm not sure really what the lyrics are about - I do remember a beetle in the tent and also wondering how the hell people built so many walls of such length in such wild places out of stone back in olden days.

Lyrics:
Wise Old Owl

('My legs are aching badly')

Tiny is the beetle rolling around on his back
The whole world is upside down again
Turn him over let him out
Cos he dont know the difference only now and then

Tiny is as tiny does a shiney place
A pine tree blown down and every soldier fallen
Writin down this history dont seem to make
No sense to me - a kingdom of water frozen

I was a young man when she called
And I am a wise old owl whose flown

Rainy on the sheepskin coat and rainy on the drystone wall
Our work is never finished
Squawking on a broken branch
The leader of the rough-nosed pack is shouting
Though were famished
If i could take these weary legs across the ferry and up the hill
I'd bake you all a stottie *
But they wont budge another inch and we have
Settled by the bridge and our boots
Are far too muddy

I was a young man when she called
And I am a wise old owl whose flown away
And I'll be as truthful as the sunrise
And I'll see you make it to the other side

I was a young man when she called
And I am a wise old owl whose flown away


* The Stottie
Copyright Irv Graham

Every Geordie has had a stottie but not everyone knows how they came about. So open yer lugs and I’ll tell you.
After their long march from the forgotten part of England young George and his followers were lost in the low lands of Scotland. Weak with hunger and burdened with doubt the people just wanted to lie down and die.
Young George in desperation for his people dropped to his knees, and prayed to his God for help.
The Lord listened, and found that goodness dwelt in the hearts of this bedraggled band. So waving his hand bread fell from heaven like snow. Which the people gave the name stottie, after the manner in which it boonced. Gathering them up they ate, and were filled with a feeling of wellbeing and great strength. Thus enabling them to carry on until they reached the place we know today as Geordieland. When they settled down each week they would bake a batch of stottie as a reminder of their deliverance from the wilderness, and that me geet fondy is the hokey.

Hardware:
Boss Micro BR
Guitar
Balalaika
Cider

Software:
Audacity only in panning of tracks
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Excellent stuff! &mdash 06/01/07 - 10:46:49 AM
typing as I listen again.......this makes me homesick...the rolling tobacco,
bottle of cider...a wee walk down the hill into town for a fish supper with a white puddin on the side. Great song...fine lyrics.
This has inspired me to head for the hills with my guitar and my tent.
Thanks.

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.. &mdash 06/01/07 - 10:56:53 AM
THANKS Sir Smells,your presence in these parts is new to me I have to be off to work just now but at a brief glance at your page such curious titles as 'Clangers on acid' befell my eye - so I am certain to be sailing around your territory very shortly!

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Ribbit to the limit put your whole heart in it

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Campfire stories &mdash 06/01/07 - 11:04:49 AM
Really nice. Consider adding more soloing in the instrumental parts, or a version that includes you telling the backstory over them with your authentic accent? I like the story and it might add a sweet layer of campfire storytelling to it all.

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.. &mdash 06/01/07 - 11:42:00 AM
I've always got stuck on accents,I dont think I've evr recorded anything in my own which is Staffs or more specifically Birmingham i.e Ozzy Osbourne.Maybe one day.. I'd like to do more soloing except I'm not much good on a guitar,maybe thats where I could/should collaborate more.Thanks Tobin - very appreciated

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Ribbit to the limit put your whole heart in it

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Campfire songs.... &mdash 06/01/07 - 03:58:23 PM
were never this good. The spontaneity feel in this song of yours is endearing and, of course, very enjoyable. A precious song... intimate, playful, and so very melodic. We need more. Thanks.

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.. &mdash 06/06/07 - 06:17:34 PM
Thanks Dadai - aaah the glowing embers are what I like staring into when night draws in.Great for burgers too and the odd ghost story.Oh yeah and to keep warm when you dont have a bed.

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Ribbit to the limit put your whole heart in it

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excellent. &mdash 06/01/07 - 06:40:53 PM
this has such an impromptu feel to it.
yet, it has such a clarity to it. for recording this outside while camping, it sounds pretty good, at that!
lovely guitar piece with your voice carrying it along nicely. good job!


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.. &mdash 06/06/07 - 06:21:08 PM
Faelin thanks - impromptu is the word.I never realised how quickly you get pins and needles when sitting cross legged in a tent,trying to stay somwhere near the mic.The balalaika thingumy is awkward too cos they have to wedge between your knees I think at one point my head was flat against the floor.Mad but enjoyable

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Ribbit to the limit put your whole heart in it

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RUSTIC &mdash 06/01/07 - 08:01:57 PM
CAMPFIRE FEEL TO IT, WILD COUNTRY BLUE THATS WHY I LIKE IT

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.. &mdash 06/06/07 - 06:23:14 PM
Next time I'll try and get one by the fire itself - guess that would make some crackles.THANKS TOM

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Ribbit to the limit put your whole heart in it

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over the hills and far away &mdash 06/01/07 - 08:41:02 PM
cool tune, playing, singing and out in the forest yet... and a tent for a recording studio. heck why not, it works.

Good to hear Richard!

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.. &mdash 06/06/07 - 06:25:51 PM
Thanks Vic - keep the flag flying

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Ribbit to the limit put your whole heart in it

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Elements &mdash 06/01/07 - 09:00:32 PM
The elements are no obstacle for your music making. Your lyrics are always special. Makes me want to taste a stottie. Thanks for sharing.

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.. &mdash 06/06/07 - 06:28:44 PM
To be honest I only tried 'stottie' once and by crikey didnt I fancy the girl who fed it to me.I think I remember her more than the stottie.Oh well - thanks for commenting,PEACE

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Ribbit to the limit put your whole heart in it

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Paddler &mdash 06/02/07 - 07:25:24 PM
You have a tremendous gift of using folk chords and singing so melodically. Then putting nice acoustic backrounds.
Your folkish bounce you have is really catchy.

You make it a pleasure to hear folk!

WAy to go!

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.. &mdash 06/06/07 - 06:32:07 PM
Its weird I go off on phases off writing in loads o styles but folk feels like home.I especially prefer to hear it outdoors than the whole rave electronica thing though that can be good to at a festival with some good lighting and the right narcotics.Thanks Tiler your avatar is a friendly one!

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Ribbit to the limit put your whole heart in it

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richard &mdash 06/03/07 - 12:10:35 PM
So, I finally know your name. No more calling you "pad". Played t9is tune 3 times while reading your life story on your bio page. This is a gorgeous piece. I love the lyrics, progessions---old or not, I love the chords too. I have progessions like that, that are just so beautiful they just keep coming back and you can put them on like a warm sweater when you need to, and they can accompany new words that you need to release. I had to get caught up on your stuff, been away for a while, just listened to "River". but this is my fav.

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.. &mdash 06/06/07 - 06:35:44 PM
Thanks racerat - I've got a lot of old sweaters - they come in handy when its cold.I know what you mean - I'm catching up with replying to these comments as I speak!!

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Ribbit to the limit put your whole heart in it

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Very happy... &mdash 06/03/07 - 01:21:08 PM
...to be hearing your music again, paddler.

Poetry to music...

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.. &mdash 06/06/07 - 06:37:15 PM
you are a scholar and a gent sir!! Thanks

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Ribbit to the limit put your whole heart in it

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IndaWoods &mdash 06/03/07 - 07:46:36 PM
What a soft gentle melody. I like your lyrics and the melody fits very well.

I wouldn't change anathin'.

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.. &mdash 06/06/07 - 06:39:21 PM
in the woods - yep that weirdo is me - thanks monkaton

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Ribbit to the limit put your whole heart in it

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very nice !! &mdash 06/05/07 - 03:54:07 AM
your singin so nice ...enjoyed
the words as well .ye the feelin
of the campfire ..just awesome !

Balalaika ????? realy ?

peace !!

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.. &mdash 06/06/07 - 06:42:27 PM
Yeah Balalaika its a completely weird looking thing basically a triangle on a stick with the strangest tuning I ever came across so I just change the tuning to suit.Dunno how long before I get tired of the jangly sound but its become quite a friend recently,thanks feter

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Ribbit to the limit put your whole heart in it

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Completely beautiful &mdash 06/05/07 - 03:55:57 AM
A completely beautiful piece.. What I dig the most is the mood of it.. Nothing less and it is not easy for me to say many wise word about it .. just the mood..

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.. &mdash 06/06/07 - 06:47:36 PM
Thanks cori the mood was very serene - just to have peace and quiet which in the words of bob dylan 'I had known for so long i can't remember what its like' - roll on the summer holidays I say!

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Ribbit to the limit put your whole heart in it

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TImeless folk feel &mdash 06/23/07 - 06:07:37 AM
Great singing and guitar work...and the Balaliaka is a nice sonic additon too. This has a timeless folk feel to it...I can imagine the cast of the Wicker Man dancing to this (let's not get into that Britt Ekland scene right now!)
Cheers
Steve

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.. &mdash 06/23/07 - 06:56:48 PM
hey thats a great comment - personally i wouldn't mind getting into that Britt Ekland scene right now - its beautiful,but always intrigues me that they had to get a pole dancer in to do the bit where she slaps her ass,cos Britt couldnt do it - theres a tame bit of imagery anyway,but i feel better for it

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Ribbit to the limit put your whole heart in it

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Tent Studio &mdash 03/28/08 - 07:31:00 AM
How big was this tent?...A great folky song thingy I liked it a lot and I also have struggled with a Balalaika so I know exactly where you're at with that mon ami...

Jarvo

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PS &mdash 03/28/08 - 07:33:47 AM
The download button has fallen off!!?

Jarvo

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