v2: Tale of Two Sons (Schletty-Carmichael session) by Postludes Trio [Email]
Genre: Folk-Rock
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And (92), a (103), cry (18), goes (3), out (26), for (38), mercy (4)
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Hey, Jack. Thanks for allowing me to do my vocal take on your song. Here is the "Schletty session" (with the same Carmichael soundtrack as the original).Please see the original version (also posted today): www.macjams.com/song/35006 Jack writes: A simple retelling of the story of the Prodigal Son found in Luke 15. It seems there were two brothers and in their own way both had wandered afar. I began this song last March and am still not sure if it is finished. But here it is. I want to thank Scott Carmichael for joining in and providing the guitar, bass, and piano for this tune. And thanks also to Richard (collaborator with me of many songs these last three years) for contributing his parts on the vocals. As I look at my life, at times I see selfish wantonness... and then all too often I see only hollow pride and self-righteousness. "And a cry goes out for mercy." Vocals: Richard Schletty Guitar, fretless bass, piano: Scott Carmichael Harmonica: Jack Miller Lyrics and music ©2007 Jack Miller Lyrics:
Tale of Two SonsThe younger of the sons-he was leaving, Told his wealthy Dad, “Give me all that’s mine.” So he gathered all his riches and he journeyed, To a land to see what he would find. To a land to see what he would find There he wasted all his bounty, Living only for the pleasures of each day, With his money spent and now a pauper, Sold his soul for some crumbs and a bed of hay. Sold his soul for some crumbs and a bed of hay. Chorus 1: And a cry went out for mercy And a cry went out for love And a wounded heart was emptied And the Father reaches out from above. He then arose, traveled back to his homeland, Seeing Dad, repented with a cry. “Father I have sinned against you and heaven,” “And am not worthy to be called your son.” “And am not worthy to be called your son.” His Father called the servants and commanded, “Bring the finest robe, let the feast abound.” “This my son was dead, but now is living,” “He was lost but now is found.” “He was lost but now is found.” [Chorus 1] The eldest son would not greet him. Complained to Dad, “I’ve stayed and labored here.” “All these years I dared not to wander.” “You owe me Dad, this just isn’t fair.” “You owe me Dad, this just isn’t fair.” “My son, yield not to pride and anger.” “All I have has always been yours.” “Your brother once was dead, now is living.” “He was lost but now is found.” “He was lost but now is found.” Ending Verse: Some days I am that wanton younger man. Other times the prideful son, that’s me. Either way of myself I am not worthy Save by the Love that reaches down to me. Save by the Love that reaches down to me. Chorus 2: And a cry goes out for mercy And a cry goes out for love And a wounded heart is emptied And the Father reaches out from above. Music & Lyrics by Jack Miller/Dadai Hardware:
Jack: Shure 57 mic, M-audio MoblePre, iBook G3, Hohner harmonicaScott: fancy guitar, fretless bass, piano, and swell recording gear Richard: Audiotechnica 3035 mic, Mbox, G4/500MHz/1GB SDRAM Software:
Rich: Logic Express 7.1Jack: GarageBand 1 Scott: whatever |
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You must be registered and logged-in to comment. passionate &mdash 09/01/07 - 10:35:03 PM
What a great song &mdash 09/02/07 - 09:23:56 AM
Tale of Two Sons &mdash 09/06/07 - 05:17:37 PM
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Rich, your sing it well, as your faith and conviction and talent convey the heart of the story. Thanks for helping me out on this song. You rock, fellow old man!
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