the gospel according to Spalding Gray by kingbee
Genre: Acoustic Rock
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Inspired by the suicide of the American writer Spalding Gray who , after seeing the film 'The Big Fish', jumped into the Hudson river. I just had a whole load of thoughts about it and wanted to get something down
Lyrics:
Big fish, little fishclose your eyes and make a wish
Symptoms that still persist, be gone
Footprints your mother made
bind like a torniquet
and if at first you don't suceed
you try to die again
The gospel according to Spalding Gray
Jumped in the river and swam away
and everything was ok
Give in to the seventh wave
or wait until another day
a ticket to an early grave is mine
can't help the way you feel
let go of the steering wheel
last chapter, final reel, the end
The gospel according to Spalding Gray
Jumped in the river and swam away
and everything was ok
I'm swimming to Cambodia
keep swimming
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Godchaser
Like the song a lot.Has some wonderful lyrics,fine playing and crafting of sounds used.Perhaps a tad shy in the master volume department.You have a little Mick Jagar in the vocal.Much enjoyed.
Blessings,
Bob Rodgers
I like this very much, good lyrics and a great song!
gail60
I enjoyed this song. It is rather sad, the choices he made. I like the lyrics you wrote about the story. You are very creative and talented. Good singer as well. Thanks for sharing this.
apb
.. excellent vocals .. mix is really good and the
instrumentation choices fit nicely together. Minor nits were the occassional 'plosive' on the vocal track ("gosPel") (nothing a pop-shield wouldn't sort) and the drum track being a little 'dry' (especially the snare) and lacking a little lustre at the chorus... but small improvement suggestions (needless to say), should you be interested in that kind of feedback, in a great overall song.
kingbee
Thank you very much for your positve feedback.
I didn't actually 'master' it.
I just set the levels and put it in itunes.
I couldn't find my pop shield ( an embroidery ring with a pair of tights on it) so i just did it cold..but I think I'll do the vocals again.
I've only had GB for a few months and this is the first song I've actually completed.
Once again, thank you for your comments.
BTW. Godchaser..if I could produce stuff that sounded as good as yours I'd be well happy
musichead
great tune,,,melody is the best and the swimming part was great!!!
The only thing I didnt see eye to eye with is the snare sound. It took too much away from the song as a whole. I just wanted to hear the guitars and singing. Great playing and writing!!!
lengold
songwriting and very interesting lyrics coupled with ace production/musicianship.
Welcome to Macjams from a fellow Londoner.
Cheers
Len
bud
Really excellent writing - lyrics and music. Your voice sounds great and the playing and production is top notch and suits the story really well. Thanks for posting. And thanks to SmokeyVW for tipping me to your talent.
rock influences, yet fresh and relevant. you dont let your influences define you. it seems they are a starting point, then you go off into being you. nicely done
Allen
Moviz
I was led here by your answer to my Forum question and I'm pleased I called in here. I think this is an excellent song well written and thought out lyric wise. I like your singing/playing too and the nice simple melody that really suits the subject, sad though it is. Love to hear more of your stuff too, regards M
davisamerica
apologize for missing this one earlier..still a newbie floundering to keep up.."little fish" that's me...anyroad..this is cool. great vox...clean production..cool
Rebsie
Yep, you certainly have a distinctive sound and a good singing voice. Nice work.
echoroom
Great lyric, great song. Nice instrumentation (i like how the synths support). The vox are a little bit poppy, but a shield should sort this out. Your voice reminds me of Ian Astbury, if he wasnt so blustery and could sing better.
Remark80
Very Cool. Like your vocal delivery.
Char
...this before, there was an overwhelming sense of deja vu.
That is an elegant lyric. Though I would like a crisper backup vocal,... this is a pleasing and thoughtful song. You are very good.
Thanks.
saymme
this is an amzing song i just cant stop listening to it its hypnotizing. . . . ... : ) Has a touch of Pink Floyd...& perhaps anothe rold favband of mine Supertramp ( : : ) Truely amazing song - everything about it & especially Your 100% singing just blows me away .
dl & faved !!
MarkHolbrook
Yes this is but it has a load of emotion built in too. Thanks for sharing!