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freeway (1), light (98), Free (44), Way (11), rg (42), RG (42), Paddler (47), rgpaddler (29)
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Description:
Its about looking at things you have been very close to from a distance.
Lyrics:
The Freeway of Light
Your horse is weary and the suns going down
Tie him up n burn the bible
Theres no way forward and theres no way down
It all comes back to survival
So if you are killing yourself to really live
But you know theres so much more that you can give
If you turn around then maybe you will find
Theres nothing in between you and the freeway of light
The sky is spinning and your heads on fire
Dont know what you been drinking
Your mind was empty when you left for the road
Didnt know what you were thinking
But if you ever make this place your home
We will make you suffer like youve never known
Your not the kind of diamond any woman can own
Cos theres nothing in between you and the freeway of light
Hardware:
G3,guitar,synth
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well crafted &mdash 11/12/07 - 12:56:17 AM
no better way to put it other than this is very well crafted. very nifty. i like the atomosphere a lot. [ Reply to This ]
ta &mdash 11/12/07 - 01:20:47 AM
- just listened to pale body parts and the other songs,your'e no stranger to a tune or two either it seems.Welcome to MJ! [ Reply to This ]
Lovely &mdash 11/12/07 - 01:17:22 AM
and very catchy song. Very well played and sung and I especially like the production (the whispering voices are a really good touch). I am still listening and it grows as it goes. Downloaded. Thanks.
Fantastic.
Cheers
Len
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thanks &mdash 11/12/07 - 06:52:46 PM
the whispering was a bit of pitch up and reverse and reverb
cheers len
RG [ Reply to This ]
I don't know what I've been drinking either &mdash 11/12/07 - 04:26:00 AM
I just got back from a weekend in Brighton and my head feels like a large dog has sat on it. Actually maybe that's what did happen ...
... anyway ...
I like the way the distorted sounds and bright clean sounds are superimposed. It's simple in structure but crisp and punchy and your vocals are lovely. [ Reply to This ]
- &mdash 11/12/07 - 07:02:11 PM
Its a strange image to think of a dog sitting on your head but I must confess I usually come back from Brighton on the train just... swearing.Crisp and Punchy is good in that frame of mind the best cure for a hangover is music.
Cheers Reb [ Reply to This ]
Style &mdash 11/12/07 - 06:47:06 AM
I like the style you use here. Fuzzy psychedelic guitars and echoing Rhodes piano frame your vocals well. And the synths frame the whole.
Thanks
Bill [ Reply to This ]
- &mdash 11/12/07 - 07:05:03 PM
The fuzzy is an illusion - thats the distorted bass.The guitars are pretty clear isolated but I know wot you mean.
Cheers Bill! [ Reply to This ]
First- &mdash 11/12/07 - 06:51:33 AM
I love the illustration. You have such a relaxed delivery. I like the effects on 'and the freeway of light'. The electric piano is groovy, too. [ Reply to This ]
- &mdash 11/12/07 - 07:07:09 PM
I'd love to freak out more but I live in a weird house
Thanks KristyJo - I see you have a new tune,will listen
RG [ Reply to This ]
I don't know what is more mesmerising &mdash 11/12/07 - 08:20:50 AM
....Your song or your animated graphic! Very nice electric piano solos with the interesting background sounds. The notes just seem to flow and cascade with an unhurried attitude. Lovev the vocals too - reminds me a bit of the Moody Blues. Great song!! This one will be in my head for the day.
Cheers,
Doug [ Reply to This ]
- &mdash 11/12/07 - 07:10:09 PM
Thats the hippy that wont grow up.Moody blues - I only know Nights In White Satin - another band I'm ignorant of - must check em out
Cheers Doug - mesmerised is good!
RG [ Reply to This ]
The Free Way Of Light &mdash 11/12/07 - 02:16:28 PM
Wo ..this is very groovey .I m enjoyin
this artfull folky song my friend ..
the guitar rethym with the beats just
cool .nice singing as well ...Kudos ! [ Reply to This ]
Yes... &mdash 11/12/07 - 06:01:37 PM
As Doug said... mesmerising. This is so 'different' and as they say these days "You made it all your own" with the originality. Love your voice always and you play a mean piano too, great stuff all round, regards M [ Reply to This ]
- &mdash 11/12/07 - 09:54:08 PM
Thanks - I've wondered if my stuff is original or whether I'm just the biggest rip off artists ever.If I had to pitch an influence in this song it would be Nick Drake,Blodwyn Pig,Tom Waits and possibly Beck (not Jeff Beck) dunno if that makes any sense to anyone.
Cheers M
RG [ Reply to This ]
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I can definitely &mdash 11/18/07 - 11:29:15 AM
hear the Beck vibe. But my first thought, I must admit, was Super Furry Animals. This could easily be a track by them. But either way, I definitely loved it. I loved the musical juxtaposition throughout. Can I play this on my podcast show at some point? [ Reply to This ]
I think I'm gonna hafta listen again... &mdash 11/12/07 - 08:42:13 PM
I have that sense that I'm not sure I caught it all, but some bits are calling me back...
I really like the electric piano parts, vocals, lyrics and melody... Can't tell if I'm going to love or eventually lose the taste for the combined distorted parts... It catches the ear, and doesn't sound like everything else in the world...
I suppose I can hear that nod to the Moody Blues. I was thinking Jethro Tull at one point, and later Traffic at another.
I think next listen will be with headphones...
Ed [ Reply to This ]
well.. &mdash 11/12/07 - 09:48:37 PM
I'd be interested to find out - the only time I enjoy listening to my own music is when I haven't heard it for about 10 years - unless I'm on stimulants and then I mostly enjoy anything.
Cheers Ed
RG [ Reply to This ]
Very nice &mdash 11/13/07 - 03:55:48 AM
I like it very much, its a very pleasant track to listen to. The lyrics are meaningful and well sung with lovely harmonies and the music is fantastic. You are a great musician. Well done, nice work.
P.s. Love the picture animation as well. [ Reply to This ]
burning at... &mdash 11/13/07 - 05:41:37 PM
both ends of the candle.
Seems you have melded two style of music into one. And it comes out unique. superb.
I also like the short Doors piece at the end. It just makes you smile when those little tributes are thrown in. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks &mdash 11/20/07 - 02:42:00 PM
Diviner - good of you to say so
Vic - good of you to smile! LONG LIVE THE DOORS
(no-one gets out alive!) [ Reply to This ]
Wish I could have voted &mdash 11/14/07 - 01:48:18 AM
Hey, I just don't understand why the paddler isn't a world famous artist (yet). You are making some of the most interesting music on the planet.
Wish I could have voted here because this is a songs that would be really easy to give 10-10-10-10 without hesitation.
Nifty artwork by the way, even though the musical and lyrical content really is what makes this creation shine.
You continue to give me great moments with your music.
Thank you for that! [ Reply to This ]
Cori &mdash 11/20/07 - 02:46:23 PM
aah cori,cori,cori - you always remind me of my old friend Slim Verhoef.We'll have to have a logjam someday!
Cheers!
Rg [ Reply to This ]
with the distortion &mdash 11/14/07 - 02:25:49 PM
at the very beginning of the song i thought new mj glitches then the song grabbed me and i am grinning cos do believe dear brother this is one of the finest tunes i have heard in awhile... any where! A bloodwyn pig fan eh? well that just earns you extra points. Honestly Paddler you amaze me! DOWNLOAD WORTHY! [ Reply to This ]
- &mdash 11/20/07 - 02:48:39 PM
Dear brother - you amaze me with your comments.I still have a few more of your tunes to listen to - will have to have another davisamerica night soon.
Cheers - RG [ Reply to This ]
Medecine good. &mdash 11/14/07 - 06:00:53 PM
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you win &mdash 11/14/07 - 10:03:33 PM
the &mdash 11/14/07 - 10:09:52 PM
funky &mdash 11/15/07 - 02:31:40 PM
RG,
I love the distorted bass! Sets a great stage. Very different for you, your stuff is always so crisp and clean, I like the variation and the juxtaposition of the clean rhodes, vocals and the nastier bits. The open jam at the end is great. I can't say I have ever made it through one of your songs all the way before hitting the DL button...very groovy.
P [ Reply to This ]
This is a &mdash 11/15/07 - 11:20:31 PM
wonderful song.The piano sounds really cool,vocals are great.I can't think of anything I would change. [ Reply to This ]
Splendid. &mdash 11/16/07 - 10:31:42 AM
I loved the "confusion" you create with distorted bass and clean guitars.
Excellent graphic as well.
Cheers
Dick [ Reply to This ]
Very cool &mdash 11/16/07 - 11:17:45 PM
Hints of Werewolves of London and Traffic. Some lovely sounds and excellent production.
Highpoint for me was the graphic - a little extraterrestrial, like the voices under the Rhodes solo.
Lovely stuff.
Neil [ Reply to This ]
This about the coolest thing &mdash 11/17/07 - 07:30:51 PM
I've heard here in some time. Excellent soundscape and great lyrics. Add some sweet e piano and super chill vocals and you have a hit here Paddler. There's a little nick Lowe vibe I'm feeling here. Quite excellent. Remember Jonah Lewie? - another cool cat like yourself. [ Reply to This ]
hey paddler! &mdash 11/18/07 - 12:40:38 PM
just got it i think...is permission for a vacation? thanks!...lol...still playing this one [ Reply to This ]
great &mdash 11/18/07 - 03:08:04 PM
songcraft. fab feel, cool sounds, and everything works to create something greater than its parts. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks &mdash 11/19/07 - 02:09:43 AM
Thanks for this. I'm a big fan of older Beck stuff, have been to see him live several times (what a showman!) but something happened to him and he stopped having fun, but you're having so much FUN here and still making really good music and I so wish he'd gone in the direction you're demonstrating here. This is a terrific song, really well-sung, very nicely arranged and catchy as all get out. An instant macjams favorite. Downloaded and going to be listened to about a million times. [ Reply to This ]
Nope &mdash 11/19/07 - 02:13:34 AM
- &mdash 11/20/07 - 02:52:38 PM
Direction is something I unfortunately seem to be oblivious to.Just as soon as I finish one style another comes bouncing along.Thanks Lisa - your voice gives me a real kick
Cheers,
Rich G [ Reply to This ]
I love it &mdash 11/20/07 - 01:39:33 PM
Great Song! &mdash 11/20/07 - 03:13:35 PM
Really like this one alot! You honestly sing great and this is a real classy tune with good strong lyrics. You are very talented! Thanks for sharing this. [ Reply to This ]
freeway &mdash 02/19/08 - 02:46:49 PM
unique vocals you have, nice chilled tune. i just love that keyboard at the emd...great [ Reply to This ]
last of the night &mdash 02/23/08 - 07:49:05 PM
Last song I'm listening to before going to bed. Leaving with a grin and snappy fingers. Great song, Paddler ! [ Reply to This ]
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