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I posted this song when I first joined MJ and although it didn't get alot of traffic... it has always been a personally satisfying song... One friend who used to perform this live with me always criticized the recording because it didn’t have any of my “guitar noodeling” that he was accustomed to in the live performance... I bought new AT 4041’s a month ago, so I tested them on this song... and remixed the song in Logic pro... I don’t often repost things but I have had no chance to complete anything new in a while.... It’s the most personal to date ... in that I really wanted to identify an experience that haunted me... and I was never able to quite put my finger on it... I had tried a few times to write about it, and came up way short, mostly because the fleeting experience was so hard to articulate... C S Lewis describes it in “Surprised by Joy”... and oddly enough Paul William's seamed to have scratched the surface with the song “rainbow connection”... well the song was kind of a milestone for me... in that I felt I had successfully painted an abstract of what I was trying to get at... and sometimes music is the one vehicle that can take us all the way to those deepest places, that require a different language of the heart....
Lyrics:
WHEN CHILDHOOD BROUGHT NIGHTMARES, & I DARE NOT SLEEP
I WOULD LIE STILL ...AWAKE.
AND ANGELS OF COMFORT, COME STAND BY MY BED
AND GUARD EVERY BREATH I TAKE
WELL I SAW THIS THRU YOUNG EYES, AND MEMORY FADES
THIS ALL COULD BE SOME MISTAKE.
CAN I GET BACK WHAT I NEVER HAD
HAVE I BEEN MISPLACED DO I BELONG THERE INSTEAD
SOMETIMES I CATCH GLIMPSES... THEN I FEEL SAD
SOMETIMES I CATCH GLIMPSES... THEN I DON’T FEEL SO BAD
OFF IN THE DISTANCE, I THOUGHT I HEARD VOICES
SOMEBODY CALLED MY NAME.
TO TELL ME OF NEW LANDS, A TIME WITHOUT END
A LIGHT FROM ETERNAL FLAME
WAS THIS SOME KIND OFF TRICK, I TURNED AROUND QUICKLY
EVERYTHING LOOKED THE SAME.
CAN I GET BACK WHAT I NEVER HAD
HAVE I BEEN MISPLACED DO I BELONG THERE INSTEAD
SOMETIMES I CATCH GLIMPSES... THEN I FEEL SAD
SOMETIMES I CATCH GLIMPSES... THEN I DON’T FEEL SO BAD
FOR A MOMENT I AM SWEPT AWAY
I’M NOT SURE WHERE, BUT I NEVER STAY
ONLY GLIMPSES OF SOMEWHERE....SOMEDAY
ONLY GLIMPSES OF SOMEWHERE.....SOMEDAY
ONLY GLIMPSES OF SOMEWHERE.....SOMEDAY
WHERE HAVE I BEEN...WHERE WILL I GO
WILL I SEE HIM .... WHEN WILL I KNOW
YOU COULDN’T SEE ME BUT I WAS THERE
YOU COULDN'T HEAR ME BUT I SPOKE CLEARLY
YOU COULDN’T SEE ME BUT I WAS THERE
YOU COULDN'T HEAR ME BUT I SPOKE CLEARLY
OFF IN THE DISTANCE, I THOUGHT I HEARD VOICES
SOMEBODY CALLED MY NAME.
Hardware:
Taylor guitars and mackie mixers with a drawmer preamp... and various mikes
Software:
Logic 5 & pro
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I liked it... &mdash 10/05/07 - 10:14:37 PM
back then. Still liking it now. Downloaded it then... and now again. Your reference to Lewis in Surprised by Joy and Paul William's Rainbow Connection (a favorite) are apt.
cheers. [ Reply to This ]
hi Jack &mdash 10/10/07 - 04:18:12 PM
thanx friend... yeh... even sung by a green puppet, I can still get a lump in my throat... must be allergies.... [ Reply to This ]
I'll go check out Rainbow Connection &mdash 10/05/07 - 10:27:59 PM
But this tune hits a spot that evokes lots of feeling and I just love music for that, and i want to thank you for this wonderful lyric and musical performance.
tim [ Reply to This ]
thanx Tim &mdash 10/10/07 - 04:19:58 PM
make sure you check out the version by Kermit the frog... he knows how to deliver a song.. [ Reply to This ]
funny &mdash 10/14/07 - 03:42:29 AM
I am familiar with the tune from Kenny Logins.
who did the original?
Karen Carpenter did a fine job too, and so many others.
kermit
lv it [ Reply to This ]
I thought this sounded familiar... &mdash 10/05/07 - 10:32:55 PM
Then I read the liner notes. Always a treat to download your songs, bro. I love your harmonies and playing. [ Reply to This ]
thanx Rox &mdash 10/10/07 - 04:22:39 PM
funny... now that I've been here fro some time... it's the DL # that I watch... that tells the real story... I always love the isea that somewhere one of my tunes may be getting a listen [ Reply to This ]
Sir Scott .. &mdash 10/06/07 - 01:34:33 AM
.. finally new tune.
The guitar playing here just superb, the electric sound in the background with the piano just perfect, the vocal here is in the best level i've heard it.
One of your bests, thanks for sharing
Take Care
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Yeman Auf Al-Rawi [ Reply to This ]
thanx Yeman &mdash 10/10/07 - 04:24:22 PM
Wonderful song &mdash 10/06/07 - 08:21:42 AM
You never disappoint Scott! I hadn't had the pleasure of hearing this one before but I am so glad you were kind enough to remind us about it. Whenever I listen to your music, I am immediately immersed in it. I love your voice and the lyrics are always a bonus with deep emotions and many lessons. Thank you for positng this one and thank you for making this old lady smile. Your music always blesses my heart!
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Hi Gail &mdash 10/10/07 - 04:28:49 PM
Blesses your heart... good stuff... it may be about the only way this OLD MAN can make a lady smile anymore... unless they like corny jokes... and as for never disappoint... you may want to ask my wife... she'd rather have the lawn mowed than a new version of this... [ Reply to This ]
Thanks for the reminder &mdash 10/06/07 - 08:56:07 AM
A wonderful piece Scott!
"TO TELL ME OF NEW LANDS, A TIME WITHOUT END
A LIGHT FROM ETERNAL FLAME"
Oh, how I long for that day...
God bless you,
Rick [ Reply to This ]
Hi Rick &mdash 10/10/07 - 04:30:48 PM
Gentle & humbling strength &mdash 10/06/07 - 09:41:59 AM
Such pain in your joy. Such care in your recording. Such depth of soul shining through your talent. Thanks for reposting. Each of your songs is like a caress, a simple conversation after a struggle won, humbled in the knowledge that nothing is certain, that the future awaits with new struggles. Your music is strength. [ Reply to This ]
humble thanx &mdash 10/10/07 - 04:34:14 PM
every so often, I get a comment that sits me down and forces me to pause... and months from now.. when everything has moved on... this will linger...
a comment can be that kind of gift...
thanx; Scott [ Reply to This ]
Glimpses &mdash 10/06/07 - 12:36:51 PM
sweet .it has all the beauty for a nice
folky song joy , much impressed by the
arrangment and the guitar sound here ..
"FOR A MOMENT I AM SWEPT AWAY
I%u2019M NOT SURE WHERE, BUT I NEVER STAY
ONLY GLIMPSES OF SOMEWHERE....SOMEDAY"
Kudos !!
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Hey Feter &mdash 10/10/07 - 04:42:38 PM
thank you.. humble thanx... I remember a thread about what we would want for Christmas... while there were several things listed, you wote... "a home"... that stayed with me... I long for a world where this would never happen...
Somewhere ... Someday [ Reply to This ]
what Tobin said &mdash 10/06/07 - 01:52:02 PM
Man, I wish I could articulate comments like that. Or better yet write songs like this. This one's got a bit of JT flavoring. Very immediate intimacy in listening. A gentle warm glow to the ears. [ Reply to This ]
Hi John &mdash 10/10/07 - 04:44:16 PM
All of your comments have akways been so encouraging, and very dear to me...
and thank you much; Scott [ Reply to This ]
always &mdash 10/10/07 - 04:46:06 PM
Nice nice remix! &mdash 10/07/07 - 01:54:51 AM
A really great tune and well worth the effort to re-tool it! Hey bro...you gotta send me a note telling me what settings in Logic you used to mix the bass. Outstanding sound for an outstanding song.
Be well friend! [ Reply to This ]
The bass &mdash 10/10/07 - 04:48:47 PM
you know Mike... I always refer back to this song just as a reminder that a bass can sound right on these formats... It was definately that Martin bass though... very warm, right out of the box
thanx; Scott [ Reply to This ]
more than a glimps &mdash 10/07/07 - 09:30:10 AM
You show us much more than a glimps of your great skills as a musician here Scott.
Oh, what a beautiful treat you have given us to enjoy Scott. The words are gripping. We are probably more open to the spiritual world as children. Not having those barriers that we build during time.
Your music is stunningly beautiful. The harmonies you present are pure beautiful. Your guitar playing and the way this song floats with its subtle changes along the way.
Just pure beauty my friend:) [ Reply to This ]
Hey Thor &mdash 10/10/07 - 04:52:04 PM
I've been away quite a bit... no choice... work has been more than crazy... comments like this one remind me why I miss this place during those times... you are way kind my friend...
I really appreciate that
thanx; Scott [ Reply to This ]
Pristine... &mdash 10/07/07 - 12:38:18 PM
defines all the various elements of this song.
You have such a wonderful personal style --- and talent --- that is captured in this performance.
An excellent production, as well.
If I had a record label... you'd be on it. ;)
--- Joe [ Reply to This ]
thanx Joe &mdash 10/10/07 - 04:59:56 PM
Had a contract once... i walked away... i wonder sometimes what things would be like if I had continued on that path... I'll tell you this, if the folks I dealt with were like you, I may have stayed... old story....
that was very kind joe
thanx; Scott [ Reply to This ]
I wan't around &mdash 10/07/07 - 04:33:50 PM
for this the first time but I wish that I had. Your music is allways so clear in my mind and ears. such a simple joy to experience. As allways your background vocal mixes and the harmonies just astound. Just beautiful Scott. [ Reply to This ]
Hi Henry &mdash 10/10/07 - 05:02:13 PM
and thank you.. you're always so kind and supportive.. I really appreciate your time and comments
Scott [ Reply to This ]
I've heard this before &mdash 10/07/07 - 06:39:36 PM
but this is truly one of the best guitar-voices I've heard on the net for this style. So James Taylorish but so much YOUR style!
The thing I can only say is that this tune should be either made famous by either James Taylor or you!
This is superb voice-folk at it's best!
Dam@#$ this GOOD !!!!!!!!!
Way to go Scott!
If any higher ups in radio-land are reading.
Get this on the air because it deserves to be there. On the TOP of the charts!
And if it doesn't get there, it is another example of how GREAT musicians like you scott are NOT receiving there JUST due to be heard by millions and millions!
This is that type of tune!!!!
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thanx Bill &mdash 10/10/07 - 05:05:25 PM
that would be something... If I had my choice to have a contract for my own version, or sell it to JT... i would choose JT in a second...
and you are usually a man of few words... you went on here though didn't you...
my mom says hi... she thinks we live together [ Reply to This ]
I was going to write... &mdash 10/08/07 - 06:13:08 AM
..exactly the same as thetiler - so I won't repeat, other than to say I will never really understand why you're not a million selling recording artiste.
Great voice, great harmonies (especially the bit in the middle)
Love it,
Thanks,
Phil [ Reply to This ]
thanx Phil &mdash 10/10/07 - 05:08:55 PM
that vocal after the bridge?... was an after thought... spur of the moment inspiration... I love those moments that carry you a direction, as if it had a mind of it's own...
you end up feeling like a co-author
Scott [ Reply to This ]
wow &mdash 10/09/07 - 09:27:42 AM
this is fantastic
what a GREAT recording!! This sounds as good as anything I've ever heard on MJ..
and the noodling is delicious.....simply a great, masterful heart rending song.
10's....i can not see any faults here at all. I don't know if you can make a better sounding recording in a home studio...just in awe. [ Reply to This ]
thanx Fran &mdash 10/10/07 - 05:13:45 PM
this is the one that I wanted you to hear the new mikes on... I'm thrilled with how they handled the guitar duties...
I appreciate your time & comments very much
your friend Scott [ Reply to This ]
This is... &mdash 10/09/07 - 03:41:25 PM
...a beauty, Scott. Wonderful music and poetry. What a fine, fine tune. [ Reply to This ]
Hi Bob &mdash 10/10/07 - 05:15:40 PM
excellent &mdash 10/09/07 - 03:50:45 PM
thank god I stopped by to take a listen to this for if I hadn't I would have missed out on this gem. What a great song. Very solid and well produced. [ Reply to This ]
thanx Brandon &mdash 10/10/07 - 05:23:09 PM
I really appreciate that ... your comments and time are not taken for granted...
I'm also glad you stopped bye
Thanx again; Scott [ Reply to This ]
I've said it before and I say it again &mdash 10/09/07 - 05:58:33 PM
This is a wonderful work of the soul Scott. I know your song touched mine. Beautiful lyrics that take me back to a time long ago, and drag me along with you an you voyage to purity. Magnificent vocals and the music fits perfectly in every respect. .
I think this sounds just a little different than the other mix I heard on iComp, but I'm not to sure about that. It's hard to say for sure without being able to play them side by side and listen line for line.
It really doesn't matter though because it's such a beautiful piece of work. Thank you for sharing this mix with us Scott
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Hi Ed &mdash 10/10/07 - 05:25:09 PM
this one is a bit warmer... and has the little acoustic guitar solos... I really just wanted to take the new mikes for a spin....
let me know how that recording comes out?
thanx; Scott [ Reply to This ]
What they said... &mdash 10/09/07 - 07:17:30 PM
I agree with almost all of these comments. Just to be a bit critical, I should point out that the lead vocal has some pitch problems here and there, which sort of takes it out of the "Air Supply" level of vocal perfection that could make this type of song overly treacly, but if there was room for improvement, I'd say it's probably in that area. But I hope you understand that though the imperfection of the lead vocal is a negative, it's also a positive. It's treading a line, but that's probably a good thing.
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Hi JIm &mdash 10/10/07 - 05:28:21 PM
My vox will always be pitchy I'm afraid... it's one of the reasons I learned to do vocal arrangements... to hide... I could use one of those pitch fixers, but i kind of hate the way they sound... what i really need is JT to sing it :) [ Reply to This ]
thank you!! &mdash 10/10/07 - 07:40:00 AM
all need a glimpse occasionally, and this one is golden. contains every element a great song has and is truly a wonderful piece. your voice woke me up this morning. downloaded and will cherish. [ Reply to This ]
ok.... &mdash 10/10/07 - 01:28:31 PM
here i am again and 5 hous later this song still sings sweetly. no traffic the first time??? tha's insane. Wonderful!! [ Reply to This ]
twice in one day &mdash 10/10/07 - 05:32:02 PM
now there is a compliment... THanx much... and welcome to MJ... I'musually a fixture around here ... but I've hit a rough patch at work... just a season though...
thanx again; Scott [ Reply to This ]
hope the season &mdash 10/10/07 - 08:51:29 PM
12 hours and counting &mdash 10/10/07 - 08:58:35 PM
Layers of brilliance.... &mdash 10/10/07 - 03:40:26 PM
The intricate, exacting, newly added "guitar noodeling" as you referred to it, added rich warmth to what was already an astounding piece. Your signature, gentle voice, highly proficient accompaniments, and poignant lyrics display an authentic mastery of the art. It was refreshing to be reminded of a purer, more innocent time when an uncluttered heart and sincere, receptive childhood eyes were capable of GLIMPSING into a world where adults sometime lose access. Thank you..... [ Reply to This ]
Still .. &mdash 10/10/07 - 03:42:02 PM
.. a great song and performance Scott! Playing and singing matched by production. JT on MJ!
Neil [ Reply to This ]
Sheer &mdash 10/10/07 - 05:31:35 PM
The &mdash 10/10/07 - 11:24:42 PM
beautiful lyrics! &mdash 10/11/07 - 07:30:09 AM
total pro &mdash 10/11/07 - 10:39:31 AM
Great track, pro production, but the best thing s th emotion you convey in how you sing this, Scott - a great whistful vocal - wondeful.
steve [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful &mdash 10/12/07 - 05:16:57 PM
song Scott.You sing with so much emotion and you are an amazing songwriter.I have to mention how much your songs have touched me since I joined macjams."No Better Day" is in constant rotation on my ipod.
Thanks so much for posting this song.I love it!
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Dude. Can I have your genes? &mdash 10/12/07 - 09:33:01 PM
Or, I dunno, your voice?
I mean, or, your outlook?
Okay, okay, okay. How about you tell me in excruciating detail about how you get that acoustic guitar sound, other than, like, the bit about practicing a lot for years and years?
I can see why you like the David Wilcox 'Vista'...definitely a connection from here to there...
Lovely song. Time to start that 'Scott Carmichael' playlist in the iPod...
You really oughta start planning NOW to get in your car, pack a guitar, and come visit this end of New England...
Ed
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sounds good &mdash 10/18/07 - 07:42:05 PM
Fine. &mdash 10/18/07 - 08:40:01 PM
A month it is. Fran's doing most of the cooking... He just doesn't know it yet... [ Reply to This ]
yes sir &mdash 10/13/07 - 05:34:40 PM
music will take u there and also take others on the same ride and thats one of the most wonderful and magical things about making music from the heart.......u have success here......thanks for the journey into your soul and heart...the glimpse...magical...... [ Reply to This ]
comforting &mdash 10/17/07 - 06:03:39 PM
very warm song and down to earth.Dependable and reassuring demeanour - you could inspire huge audiences with songs like this.Technically sound.10 - RG [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful &mdash 10/25/07 - 05:25:05 PM
ballad, with a yearning to return to wonder. This is a timeless melody with such heart in the lyrics. I'm very moved. Thanks for posting,
Keep well,
Doug [ Reply to This ]
Glad &mdash 11/01/07 - 05:09:56 AM
Scott, you make me glad. I have been in a protracted funk lately, and your music lifts my spirits. MacJams has a lot of talented artists, but none more-so than you. I love the subtlety of your lyrics, the powerful message, the warmth of personality that shines through when you sing, your guitar playing, your arranging.... what's left? Anyway, fantastic job, once again. 10's. [ Reply to This ]
hey Clark &mdash 11/01/07 - 07:30:35 PM
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cheers.
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