The Free Way Of Light

paddler

Genre: Art Rock

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Its about looking at things you have been very close to from a distance.

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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

Song Stats

Hits: 1785
Comments: 47
Fans: 27
Plays: 149
Downloads: 100
Votes:
Uploaded: Nov 12, 2007 - 12:09:57 AM
Last Updated: Nov 12, 2007 - 12:09:57 AM Last Played: Nov 01, 2009 - 04:53:16 PM

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Keywords:

freeway (2), light (115), Free (51), Way (18), rg (42), RG (42), Paddler (49), rgpaddler (33)

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G3,guitar,synth

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Comments

apexcp	apexcp said 744 days ago (November 12th, 2007)
	well crafted no better way to put it other than this is very well crafted. very nifty. i like the atomosphere a lot. Check out my latest song called mercy is for god. i deliver justice.

paddler	paddler said 744 days ago (November 12th, 2007)
	ta - 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! Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)

lengold	lengold said 744 days ago (November 12th, 2007)
	Lovely 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 Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

paddler	paddler said 743 days ago (November 12th, 2007)
	thanks the whispering was a bit of pitch up and reverse and reverb cheers len RG Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)

Rebsie

Rebsie said 744 days ago (November 12th, 2007)

I don't know what I've been drinking either
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.

Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

paddler	paddler said 743 days ago (November 12th, 2007)
	- 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 Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)

peacepiano	peacepiano said 744 days ago (November 12th, 2007)
	Style 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 Check out my latest song called I Should Have Known

paddler	paddler said 743 days ago (November 12th, 2007)
	- The fuzzy is an illusion - thats the distorted bass.The guitars are pretty clear isolated but I know wot you mean. Cheers Bill! Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)

kristyjo	kristyjo said 744 days ago (November 12th, 2007)
	First- 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. Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

paddler	paddler said 743 days ago (November 12th, 2007)
	- 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 Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)

Doug Somers

Doug Somers said 744 days ago (November 12th, 2007)

I don't know what is more mesmerising
....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

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paddler	paddler said 743 days ago (November 12th, 2007)
	- 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 Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)

Feter	Feter said 743 days ago (November 12th, 2007)
	The Free Way Of Light 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 ! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

Moviz	Moviz said 743 days ago (November 12th, 2007)
	Yes... 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 Check out my latest song called Come Back Billie

paddler	paddler said 743 days ago (November 12th, 2007)
	- 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 Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)

paddler	paddler said 743 days ago (November 12th, 2007)
	- oh and a bit of riders on the storm at the very end maybe? Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)

paddler	paddler said 743 days ago (November 12th, 2007)
	- oh and Peter Gabriel a bit too Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)

Epileptic Gibbon	Epileptic Gibbon said 738 days ago (November 18th, 2007)
	I can definitely 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? Check out my latest song called Fiddler Off the Roof w/Komrade K & Caroline

Ed Hannifin

Ed Hannifin said 743 days ago (November 12th, 2007)

I think I'm gonna hafta listen again...
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

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paddler	paddler said 743 days ago (November 12th, 2007)
	well.. 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 Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)

Diviner	Diviner said 743 days ago (November 13th, 2007)
	Very nice 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. Check out my latest song called Space Program (Space Race 2009)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 742 days ago (November 13th, 2007)
	burning at... 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. Check out my latest song called November

paddler	paddler said 735 days ago (November 20th, 2007)
	Thanks Diviner - good of you to say so Vic - good of you to smile! LONG LIVE THE DOORS (no-one gets out alive!) Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)

Cori Ander

Cori Ander said 742 days ago (November 14th, 2007)

Wish I could have voted
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!

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paddler	paddler said 735 days ago (November 20th, 2007)
	Cori aah cori,cori,cori - you always remind me of my old friend Slim Verhoef.We'll have to have a logjam someday! Cheers! Rg Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)

davisamerica	davisamerica said 741 days ago (November 14th, 2007)
	with the distortion 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! Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

paddler	paddler said 735 days ago (November 20th, 2007)
	- 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 Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)

bonnieprincejohnny	bonnieprincejohnny said 741 days ago (November 14th, 2007)
	Medecine good. Trippy in a marvelous freeway sparly kinda stylee - y'get me. Rad. Check out my latest song called twenty seven

paddler	paddler said 735 days ago (November 20th, 2007)
	- I get you - rad.Thanks Prince Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)

Outtaorbit	Outtaorbit said 741 days ago (November 14th, 2007)
	you win best i have heard Check out my latest song called Sea Shell Blues and Alannah

Outtaorbit	Outtaorbit said 741 days ago (November 14th, 2007)
	the pig indeed...yes Check out my latest song called Sea Shell Blues and Alannah

racerat

racerat said 740 days ago (November 15th, 2007)

funky
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

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Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 740 days ago (November 15th, 2007)
	This is a wonderful song.The piano sounds really cool,vocals are great.I can't think of anything I would change. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

DWL	DWL said 740 days ago (November 16th, 2007)
	Splendid. I loved the "confusion" you create with distorted bass and clean guitars. Excellent graphic as well. Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called A Good Night's Sleep with Macferret, Sir Dennis Crowther and Pete Young

jiguma	jiguma said 739 days ago (November 16th, 2007)
	Very cool 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 Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

bud	bud said 738 days ago (November 17th, 2007)
	This about the coolest thing 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. Check out my latest song called try not to think

davisamerica	davisamerica said 737 days ago (November 18th, 2007)
	hey paddler! just got it i think...is permission for a vacation? thanks!...lol...still playing this one Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

ktb	ktb said 737 days ago (November 18th, 2007)
	great songcraft. fab feel, cool sounds, and everything works to create something greater than its parts. Check out my latest song called Texas stump

ledebutant

ledebutant said 737 days ago (November 19th, 2007)

Thanks
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.

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ledebutant	ledebutant said 737 days ago (November 19th, 2007)
	Nope Make that a zillion. Check out my latest song called Black Star (MJ Live Aid w/jgurner)

paddler	paddler said 735 days ago (November 20th, 2007)
	- 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 Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)

craft	craft said 735 days ago (November 20th, 2007)
	I love it great song. The lyrics are very good so as the vocals.. Check out my latest song called Blue Lights (feat. Spleenveil)

gail60	gail60 said 735 days ago (November 20th, 2007)
	Great Song! 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. Check out my latest song called Sweet September

tokai	tokai said 644 days ago (February 19th, 2008)
	freeway unique vocals you have, nice chilled tune. i just love that keyboard at the emd...great Check out my latest song called maizuru/Bud/Char

Youra	Youra said 640 days ago (February 23rd, 2008)
	last of the night Last song I'm listening to before going to bed. Leaving with a grin and snappy fingers. Great song, Paddler ! Check out my latest song called Funkaboka

davisamerica	davisamerica said 374 days ago (November 15th, 2008)
	man i just coming back to this perfect track ... sigh ... why try ?? :-] Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

davisamerica	davisamerica said 160 days ago (June 17th, 2009)
	.. as well as this one Thanks Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

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