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By this river by moorlandt [Email]
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Uploaded: Jan 27, 2008 - 08:51:13 AM
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As a singer, a chance like this, you don't get every day... Casper Van Vulpen, one of the most gifted guitar players I ever came across (I met him on Sellaband), composed an instrumental track to be vocalised. I jumped on it like a hungry wolf... Hoping the result will please you.

Casper: composition and guitar
me: lyrics and vocals

-Walt

Lyrics:
By this river
lovers were loving and laying
on the grass and were saying
that love never dies
under white stained blue skies
where the sun never hides
shining love rays so bright

There were white roses growing
like a cover of snow in July
There were bees, there were birds
they were filling a perfect day's sky

There was you, there was I
there was plenty of pleasure and

Days without sorrow
days without rain
welcome tomorrow
days without pain

By this river
soldiers and angels were drinking
getting drunk and were thinking
about the right and the wrong
putting words in a song
and they all sang along

About the loss and the winning
the black and the white days in life
About the men and the women
who were thinking that love never dies

About you, about I
about love that mutated in

Days filled with sorrow
days filled with rain
there's no tomorrow
days filled with pain

Like there's no place to run
when you walk in the rain
Like the river has gone
I guess we're feeling the same

There's no you, there's no I
just a fairytale without
a prince or a princess
no magic, no end
but the river keeps flowing
and the flowers keep growing
in my heart it keeps snowing
no end
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great job &mdash 01/27/08 - 11:08:54 AM
Beautiful guitar playing and a brilliant singing... I love it as always...

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craft &mdash 01/27/08 - 12:58:24 PM
Thanks man... really appreciated!
-Walt

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Gorgeous &mdash 01/27/08 - 11:26:48 AM
guitar and I am very impressed with your lyric writing. Very well sung and a pleasure to listen to. Downloaded. Thanks.
Cheers
Len



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len &mdash 01/27/08 - 01:03:05 PM
aaah, I'm always thrilled when people download one of my songs. Thanks for that, mate. Well, I suppose I was just a lucky guy been given the chance to sing on such a great instrumental...
-Walt

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Emotion... &mdash 01/27/08 - 11:37:58 AM
I'm delighted to listen this Walter, this is a very nice melody, with beautiful lyrics that you deliver just perfectly.
Your voice on this guitar playing is excellent.
Bravo, really a great interpretation...
et merci
Marc



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marc &mdash 01/27/08 - 01:07:12 PM
Mille fois merci de nouveau, mon ami... Mais qu'est ce qui se passe avec toi? Tu es tout simplement le numéro 1 dans les fan picks;-) Super content pout toi et bien mérité!
-Walt

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wonderful &mdash 01/27/08 - 12:24:22 PM
Walt this is so great. The acoustic by Van Vulpen is fantastic.
Of course, excellent work on the vocals and lyrics.

This demands listening to it with eyes closed. I'm floored.

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vic &mdash 01/27/08 - 01:16:37 PM
Oooh man, can this guy play... I just posted a thread wherein you can watch a lo-fi video of his skills: http://www.macjams.com/forum/viewtopic.php?forum=12;showtopic=113622
Thanks so much again for lending your ear to it, Vic. Much appreciated as ever...
-Walt

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By this river &mdash 01/27/08 - 12:45:29 PM
great art work my friend ...this has a depth
carried by your vocal ..delicate sound with
the sweet guitar playin and tone ..a real
master piece thnx for sharin such gem !!!!!!!

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feter &mdash 01/27/08 - 02:49:20 PM
So glad you like this song. It's great to start on such a brilliant base I got from Casper. Thanks for passing by again, my friend.
-Walt

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Oh! &mdash 01/27/08 - 01:40:31 PM
I'm just speechless. Sitting here with tears pouring down my face. The music and the words are truly heartbreakingly beautiful. Thank you.

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lisa &mdash 01/27/08 - 04:31:53 PM
no handkerchief delivered with this song;-) So glad it moved you. No thanks.
-Walt

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Simply put &mdash 01/27/08 - 01:44:27 PM
One of the most beautiful songs I've heard in a long time. Wonderful guitar playing (and a terrific sound) and I think this is the best I've heard from you... and you're always good! I can't say enough about the lyrics either. You have really delivered the whole package here. Congrats- the is wonderful!

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Please &mdash 01/27/08 - 01:47:57 PM
Make sure to embed your information in the track. When I downloaded there was nothing to say it was you, just the MJ code and song title.

Adam

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adam &mdash 01/28/08 - 02:38:57 PM
You really strike me with this wonderful comment. Glad you enjoyed the track. Most credits go to my collab partner Casper. He's such a talent... Thanks so much, man.
-Walt

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Lovely Tune... &mdash 01/27/08 - 02:07:12 PM
... and a lovely lyrical interpretation.

Casper has a very nice touch on that acoustic.

Nice slice-of-life reflection, contrasting the permanency of the Elements against the transitory emotions of Man.

Good job, Walter. ;)

--- Joe

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joe &mdash 01/28/08 - 02:43:47 PM
Wow... 'contrasting the permanency of the Elements against the transitory emotions of Man'. How well put. That's poetry I could never write. Thanks a bunch for your time listening and commenting again, Joe. Cherished.
-Walt

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By this River &mdash 01/27/08 - 03:55:30 PM
Thanks for the heads up, Walt. That's a really beautiful song.

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chris &mdash 01/28/08 - 02:52:30 PM
You told me not to thank you anymore;-) Well, I won't. Just glad you're a friend.
-Walt

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Bravo! &mdash 01/27/08 - 04:15:36 PM
Great range my friend! Great lyrics. Ian Anderson would be jealous , Your friend is a master I suggest you do alot more with him! Excellent!

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ego &mdash 01/29/08 - 02:35:31 PM
To be compared to Ian Anderson is a too huge honour:-) Thanks for stopping by and giving the sing a listen. Yes, let's hope for some more collabs with this gifted musician in the future...
-Walt

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brillantly recorded &mdash 01/27/08 - 04:18:30 PM
Guitars are wonderful as wella s the vox.
Great job.
LL

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david &mdash 01/29/08 - 02:37:06 PM
Thanks for your time listening and commenting once again. Greatly appreciated.
-Walt

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Lyrically and melodically brilliant... &mdash 01/27/08 - 08:10:51 PM
...and not just technically brilliant, but emotionally brilliant...

Ed

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ed &mdash 01/29/08 - 02:38:47 PM
Thanks for this heartwarming brilliant comment, man!
-Walt

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Great collab &mdash 01/28/08 - 01:49:37 AM
You guys must do more - this is wonderful, lyrically it's also one of the best things you've done... actually, it's one of the best I've seen in ages, anywhere, period.

S

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Yeah &mdash 01/28/08 - 09:23:03 PM
...what Steve said.

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matt &mdash 01/29/08 - 02:42:41 PM
what I said to Steve :-) Thanks, mate.
-Walt

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steve &mdash 01/29/08 - 02:41:20 PM
Not being native English, I sometime wish my vocabulary would be a bit richer and more extended. Just doing the best I can. Thanks so much, man. Always thrilled to see you popping in.

-Walt

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:) &mdash 01/28/08 - 01:56:42 AM
Amazing playing and singing and writing and production Caspar and Walt.

One of your best - man he can play! I like the slightly higher register than normal - it sounds refrshingly different.

Neil.

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neil &mdash 01/29/08 - 02:46:38 PM
Yes, this higher register was kind of a challenge... Glad you brought it up. It's a completely different kind of singing for me, and I'm ashamed to say how many takes went into it:-) Thanks again for popping in, Neil. Really enjoying your album.

-Walt

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This is a fantastic example &mdash 01/28/08 - 06:10:34 AM
of two talents combining to create something great. The guitar playing is beautiful, full of sweet melodic touches, and the sound is so crystal clear and ringing. Then your voice on top of that is perfect. You sing with great expressiveness, and the lyrics are very evocative, filled with memorable images, and very nicely done. A perfect storm! This is outstanding. Kudos to you both. Peace.

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david &mdash 01/29/08 - 02:58:17 PM
I'm floored by your very positive comment. I will certainly pass this on to my collab partner. Thanks so much for lending your ear to it.
-Walt

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Wonderful! &mdash 01/28/08 - 03:30:13 PM
What a distinctive and powerful voice you have. The imagery of your lyric is very evocative. And the guitar . . . just great! I am particularly impressed with a peice of work that just stands on its own, just voice, guitar and just takes up so much room. Great tallent making itself felt here!
Very impressive,
Stephen

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stephen &mdash 01/30/08 - 12:34:05 PM
Yes, I was surprised myself about the richness of the instrumental track when I first heard it. I just added vocals on one single track over it, nicely centered.
Thanks for all the compliments, Stephen, and for the time listening and commenting. Really appreciated.

-Walt

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Hi Walter &mdash 01/28/08 - 11:55:50 PM
This is very nice.
The guitar is a very different accompaniment behind your voice. It evokes the singer in you to be different, just a singer.
You sing wonderfully in this piece.
The emotion in your voice equals the emotion in the guitar for a sweet balance.
The guitar is recorded so beautifully.
And you have got a great vocal delivery.
nice writing/playing/singing/mixing/etc.......
u think i liked it?

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tim &mdash 01/30/08 - 12:36:00 PM
...let me guess... I think you liked it, didn't you? These are great compliments I read and I will surely pass them on to Casper as well. Thanks a million, man.

-Walt

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The fingerstyle &mdash 01/29/08 - 09:18:17 AM
tonality is a delight, and the the strum at the first was a cool sound.
This almost reminds me of Garth Brooks but of course your style.
Great job in the recording here, the fingestyle has a lot of nice structure.

Way to go!

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bill &mdash 01/30/08 - 12:38:46 PM
I hope you didn't think it was me on the guitar:-) Casper is indeed amazing, and I'll surely pass on your positive words to him. Thanks so much for popping in.

-Walt

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Great &mdash 01/29/08 - 08:40:58 PM
playing and singing-I agree with the Ian Anderson comparison.I could definitely hear this on a Tull album.Just listened to it again.Wow!

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mark &mdash 01/30/08 - 12:41:06 PM
Thanks for spending some time listening and commenting. The Jethro Tull comparison is a great compliment.

-Walt

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What can I say? &mdash 01/29/08 - 09:03:16 PM
Walter,

You know how to unfold a story with the mastery of a poet.

Ay, and what gorgeous guitar playing from Casper, and singing, but that's all been said.

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estella &mdash 01/30/08 - 12:46:08 PM
Well, perhaps it's all been said, but it sounds even better when it comes out of your mouth:-) Thanks Estella, always happy to see you pop in. When are we going to hear a new song of yours... It's been too long!

-Walt

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After the first 2 bars... &mdash 01/30/08 - 10:39:11 AM
...I knew we had a very special guitarist playing on this. Please pass on my compliments for his great playing and wonderful tune.

And kudos to you for the wonderful matching lyrics and delivery, Walt...this is a match made in heaven.

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bob &mdash 01/31/08 - 02:18:50 PM
I surely will pass on your compliments... 'A collab made in heaven'... how lovely to say something like that. Thanks, man.

-Walt

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privileged... &mdash 01/30/08 - 12:51:22 PM
Poignant and yet magically uplifting.. that background music is just wonderful.. your emotion-laden vocals adds depth to an already profound musical experience... you are both inspiring artists who are privileged to work with each other

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leon &mdash 02/02/08 - 10:27:29 AM
Well, I'm surely privileged to collab with this maestro on guitar. Thanks for the sweet words and for the time spent listening. Much appreciated.
-Walt

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Poetic &mdash 01/31/08 - 03:02:57 AM
and cinematic - very original vocal delivery,and delightful guitar playing.Moving!
Richard

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richard &mdash 02/02/08 - 10:30:18 AM
'poetic and cinematic' are words received as a great compliment. Thanks a bunch for popping in spending some time listening and commenting!
-Walt

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Excellent collaboration &mdash 02/02/08 - 10:45:38 AM
your voice and delivery work so well here. Your lyrics and emotional import take this beyond just a beautiful song.

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bud &mdash 02/03/08 - 08:51:44 AM
What a sweet comment... Thanks so much for lending your ear to it, mate.
-Walt

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bud &mdash 02/03/08 - 08:52:10 AM
What a sweet comment... Thanks so much for lending your ear to it, mate.
-Walt

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. &mdash 02/02/08 - 10:57:59 AM
What can I say except WOW .... What a Delightful voice & an extremely goodsounding Guitar !!! I hope You're still hungry Walter a wolf needs alot of food : ) I'm sill hungry for lissening & commenting ! THANKYOU for this BEAUTIFUL listeningexperience hope MANY will hear it ! It should be on a record(cd)!! Do You have cds (You SHOULD) !
Peace
Lena

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lena &mdash 02/03/08 - 08:54:39 AM
That's long ago... Thanks so much for popping in.
And yes, sure I have a CD out. Working on my second one now. I will send you a message on how to purchase it if you're interested.
-Walt

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& &mdash 02/02/08 - 11:03:42 AM
G R E A T Lyrics...!!! : )mmmmmm

Beautiful
tx - does Your daughter have a Mjpage - I remeber hearing Hr somewhere..perhaps singing with You ? I can imagine this song like a 'duett'(is that what Ya call it?) with a Female voice to go with it too !
: )

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Great playing! &mdash 02/04/08 - 10:26:26 AM
Great playing and lyrics. I like the style. Very good singer songwriter piece. Super clean production!
B

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bernardo &mdash 02/04/08 - 01:32:59 PM
Thanks for giving it a listen. Very much appreciated. Have fun on MJ.
-Walt

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What a beautiful combination &mdash 02/07/08 - 10:29:47 PM
of thoughts and of sounds and of feelings and of hopes, and of dreams you have painted here. The vocal is rich in feeling and the guitar playing literally fills this song up with emotion. It's hard to believe this was one guitar in the hands of one person. Absolutely amazing.

Bravo to you both for a wonderful piece of music.

Ed

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ed &mdash 02/08/08 - 01:56:48 PM
Hey man, this is such a beautiful review... I'm really touched. And about my collab mate Casper, you better believe he's one hell of a talent. I posted a lo-fi video in the forum that should convince you: http://www.macjams.com/forum/viewtopic.php?forum=12;showtopic=113622

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Walt & CASPER! &mdash 03/03/08 - 02:34:46 PM
Mr. Walt, a true masterpiece. And Casper is a true guitarist and you're right to say that he's one of the bests because he IS!

This is an amazing song, very well written and performed. Here's my 10's ... KUDOS!

Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi

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yeman &mdash 03/13/08 - 04:31:43 PM
sorry for this late reply. I've been disconnected from the world a time. Thanks so much for your lovely words. It means a lot.
-walt

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My favorite time signature... &mdash 03/08/08 - 01:23:04 AM
My favorite time signature is 6/8, and this is just a gorgeous example of that. Hey, Walt, hearing your accent in your singing is such a delicious treat. It's like you are tasting each word. No... wait, each syllable, yes? And finding them yummy. OH, I love this guitar too! Nice work peeps!

Stacey

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stacey &mdash 03/13/08 - 04:35:24 PM
ah, my accent... given up working on that one. Let it be part of moorlandt. Sweet how you describe it. I'll keep on chewing the verbiage coming out of my mouth. Thanks Stacey, such a wonderful comment.
-walt

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Wow &mdash 03/10/08 - 10:42:04 AM
Most excellent. Thank you for keeping on.

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tobin &mdash 03/13/08 - 04:39:36 PM
thanks so much again, Tobin. Great to have your listening to my songs. Always.
-walty

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Guitar &mdash 05/02/08 - 06:46:26 AM
The guitar is indeed beautiful, and it is for me a very unusual but wonderful accompaniment for your voice, which is always a beautiful and unique instrument. Wonderful poetry again; I'm sure I've said it before, but you are a true artist and poet.

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