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My offering for the coffee shop - an acoustic love song dedicated to my wife, Becky. She deserves a symphony; this will have to do - for now...
Lyrics:
Struck Dumb
Softly as the ending of the day
She settles down in evening’s sweet embrace
The power of the word takes her away
Quickly lost in some exotic place
The summer breeze slips through the door
The curtain fills the room before
I reach across and trap it in my hand
She turns her head to look at me
Shaken from her reverie
She smiles a smile and turns another page
And here am I
Struck dumb again
In the street the weary kids parade
Laughing as they shuffle through the gloom
A television plays its own charade
Barking from a closed and distant room
The scent of grass, the joyful screams
The colors of a waking dream
Fill my senses softly to the brim
She tucks a hair behind an ear
Takes my hand to keep me near
Heart to heart without a single word
On I go, a traveler in time
I walk the world on roads that never end
She reaches me where no one else can find
And with a single touch I am born again
And now the day succumbs to night
And in the soft and fading light
She fights a yawn and holds the pages close
I flick the switch and golden glow
Illuminates this face I know
And in a heartbeat everything is clear
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Beautiful!! &mdash 06/06/08 - 07:32:45 PM
This is such a lovely song. It's gonna bring the house down. Great song and vocal. [ Reply to This ]
Thank you, my friend &mdash 06/06/08 - 09:59:46 PM
Glad you enjoyed this, and thanks for the nod on the vocal. I really enjoyed your post for the coffee shop, by the way - great song. Thanks for checking this out (and so fast!) Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Great! &mdash 06/06/08 - 08:04:47 PM
Worth waiting up for (it's 2am here)! The intro reminded me of early America. Really enjoyed this - downloaded. Production sounds very good- even through the iMac speakers!
Peter
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Thanks, Peter &mdash 06/06/08 - 10:07:15 PM
Glad you were up to catch this one. Thanks for the download; I always take it as high praise that you would want to listen to one of my efforts more than once! Hope the production stands up when you hear it on better speakers! Thanks, as always, for the support. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Gorgeous &mdash 06/06/08 - 08:34:46 PM
Thanks, Mark &mdash 06/06/08 - 10:16:18 PM
Thanks a lot for your kind words. I'm very glad you liked it. I appreciate your stopping by to listen. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Struck Dumb &mdash 06/06/08 - 09:02:01 PM
what a love symphony ..a heartfelt song ..so awesome
and so honest ..loved the lyrics man ..what a cool
song thnx alot for sharin it !! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, Feter &mdash 06/06/08 - 10:21:56 PM
I'm really glad you liked this one. And happy you enjoyed the lyrics. Heartfelt, indeed - just telling it like it is! Cheers, my friend. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Struck Dumb. &mdash 06/06/08 - 10:13:19 PM
Thanks, Dee &mdash 06/06/08 - 10:31:31 PM
Glad you enjoyed this one, and thanks for the nice comment on the harmonizing. Much appreciated. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
dajama &mdash 06/06/08 - 10:38:34 PM
What a beautiful tune - and a wonderful gift for that special lady. Very sweet - great sound, your vocals are really good on this. Thank you for sharing this! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, man &mdash 06/06/08 - 11:29:22 PM
Glad you liked this one. And thanks especially for the nod on the vocals. Thanks for stopping by and listening. Much appreciated. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
what a beautiful song... &mdash 06/07/08 - 12:55:36 AM
Thank you, Mystified &mdash 06/07/08 - 10:06:25 AM
I'm very happy to see you here. Thanks for listening and commenting. I'm delighted you liked it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
I like it.. &mdash 06/07/08 - 02:26:37 AM
Great piece, very nice lyrics, wonderful vocals and nice playing. I like it!
Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi [ Reply to This ]
Thank you, my friend &mdash 06/07/08 - 10:08:11 AM
You are always very kind and encouraging. I'm glad you like this one. Thanks for the nice words about the singing. Appreciated as always. When can we expect to see a new one from you? Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
You always &mdash 06/07/08 - 05:06:35 AM
write great lyrics/poetry and that's what makes your songs as nice as they always are, as well as your excellent way of playing and singing, great performance, cheers M [ Reply to This ]
Thank you, Maurice &mdash 06/07/08 - 10:13:31 AM
I really appreciate the nod to the lyrics. I'm rarely happy with the end result but I do put some effort into getting the words right, and I'm very appreciative of the comment. Many thanks for your listening. Your encouragement is important to me. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Lyrics &mdash 06/13/08 - 12:30:36 AM
David are often what has attracted me to your works. I first learned of you when aClarke I think posted a thread in the forum about your "favorite song of the day". He posted your "Find yourself" as his pick for the day.
When I first listened to this masterpiece I was amazed by the depth of the lyrics and the music. So many levels, so deep of a message.
You do a fantastic job on lyrics and on the music. That is why I jump to listen to everything new that you post.
Mark [ Reply to This ]
Thank you, Mark &mdash 06/13/08 - 06:23:28 PM
Your kind words and support is so encouraging. I'm delighted that you find something in the words I cobble together that connects with you. I really believe that the true power of music is its ability to forge a connection. Thank you for all your support, and for finding that connection. Cheers, my friend. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
You really are &mdash 06/07/08 - 08:51:50 AM
a great songwriter David. This is lovely and the guitars, vocals and production spot on. Excellent.
Cheers
Len
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Thank you, Len &mdash 06/07/08 - 10:18:07 AM
I'm always happy to see your stone avatar (Hey, that could be a name for a song...) and I'm very happy you enjoyed this one. Thanks as always for your encouragement. Much appreciated, my friend. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Struck Dumb &mdash 06/07/08 - 09:47:14 AM
Early America - I see why Peter said that. This is BEAUTIFUL!! I love your up-octave vocals in there. This is a coffeehouse winner. Wonderful, soulful tune - thanks! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, Karen &mdash 06/07/08 - 10:45:17 AM
I'm very happy you enjoyed this one. Glad you enjoyed it. I wasn't sure about adding the second vocal, or the lead, but then I decided I had a partner in the coffee house. Glad you think it sounded good. I was stunned (in a good way!) by your latest, by the way. Speaking of symphonies! Thanks for stopping by. Much appreciated. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Nice work Dave &mdash 06/07/08 - 10:17:32 AM
It has a certain........I'm struck dumb again.
Very good one.
LL
BTW, you're an excellent writer. According to me. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, man &mdash 06/07/08 - 01:26:33 PM
I'm glad you're dumbstruck! Thanks for stopping by and checking this one out. As for a brilliant writer - I know you are! Thanks, man. Much appreciated. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Hi David &mdash 06/07/08 - 10:45:08 AM
A lovely song lyrically. The singing is spot on - I especially like the harmony parts. As always the guitar playing and recording is fantastic. I really like your signature "stero" guitar sound. The sound of the plectrum on the strings gives the strumming such a nice light and airy feel. Great listen - naturally I'll be downloading this!
Best wishes
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, Steve &mdash 06/07/08 - 01:30:20 PM
I'm really glad you liked this. A compliment on guitar sound or playing is something coming from you! Thanks for the comment on the vocals, too. Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for the Download. Hope it stands up to repeated listening! Many thanks. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
dual personality &mdash 06/07/08 - 12:39:06 PM
you & you did a wonderful job. It comes off as two people very well. the vocal harmonies are great!
Beautiful tune! [ Reply to This ]
Yeah &mdash 06/07/08 - 03:46:49 PM
We work together well, although he's a bit of a sensitive artist type and has a habit of giving me the silent treatment sometimes...Ahem. Thanks for stopping by, man. Really glad you liked this one. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Again &mdash 06/07/08 - 01:35:48 PM
Just some great lyrics. I like the song discription,"she deserves a symphony". Great song in every way. Vocals are the tops with the soft guitar,over the top my friend.
Thanks, Russ
P.S I have been staying away from the coffee house music because I am still working on my entry, but I couldent resist. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, man &mdash 06/07/08 - 03:53:37 PM
I'm very glad you enjoyed this. Just been listening to your latest - very cool stuff. I avoided most of the coffee shop music myself too, because the few I listened to were so good I started to think I should just not bother! But I'm glad I went ahead. It was fun to limit myself as far as song form goes. Glad you liked it, my friend. Thanks for the encouraging words. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Awwww.... &mdash 06/07/08 - 07:18:37 PM
You old romantic you!
Very lovely song David. Really nice vocals!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
Old romantic &mdash 06/08/08 - 09:19:31 AM
Yep, that's me. Don't tell anyone, though. It'll ruin my reputation as a street tough! Thanks for stopping by, Michael. Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Struck Dumb &mdash 06/07/08 - 08:40:18 PM
Thanks, Bud &mdash 06/08/08 - 09:24:39 AM
Very lucky? Well, I know I am! Thanks for listening and thanks for your nice words. Much appreciated. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
... &mdash 06/08/08 - 04:06:57 AM
oh i like the higher vocals they add a sense of mood. nice song. nice singing on this track. i like when the second guitar comes in. the opening to the solo with the lower notes really captures the listener. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, dude &mdash 06/08/08 - 09:27:13 AM
Yeah, I wasn't sure about adding the second vocal. I thought at one stage of just doing the bridge and chorus higher, but I felt it lost continuity, so I decided to allow myself to be two. Glad you like the lead - never my strong point! Thanks for listening and commented. Much appreciated as always. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
What a lovely song, David &mdash 06/08/08 - 06:44:14 AM
thank you for the poetic glimpse into a moment in your life. Your appreciation of the little moments that could easily go unnoticed is touching. Great lyrics and coffeehouse performance! I love the picture, too. :-) [ Reply to This ]
Thanks so much &mdash 06/08/08 - 09:30:13 AM
You hit the nail on the head; there are so many things that drag our attention away from the pleasure of a moment. There's nothing wrong with being busy, but sometimes it gets insane. I thought it might be nice to record one of the moments I did take the time to appreciate! Thank you for listening and commenting. I'm grateful for your encouraging words. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
That's &mdash 06/08/08 - 12:55:06 PM
a great guitar sound.Playing background guitar that well is a lot harder than it sounds.You have a wonderful expressive voice.Beautiful song! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, man &mdash 06/08/08 - 03:46:06 PM
I'm truly flattered by a compliment from you about my guitar playing! I know what you mean about the background guitar. I strum too much, I sometimes think, but I do like how it sounds when it hits the right rhythm. Thank you for stopping by and listening. Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Heartfelt &mdash 06/08/08 - 01:08:51 PM
Sweet song, and I like the way you've harmonised it. A lovely tribute. [ Reply to This ]
Thank you, Rebsie &mdash 06/08/08 - 03:50:20 PM
I'm glad you liked it, and thanks especially for the nod on the harmonizing. Really enjoyed your contribution to the coffee shop, by the way. Very cool. Thanks for stopping by. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Well... &mdash 06/08/08 - 04:20:44 PM
i can hear how easily this could be received as, "a symphony of love" but hey, I'm easy and clearly, I'm not your target... It's pretty big what you've done here and, on many levels.
You have a wonderful singing voice. One can hear the gentleness of your love, but especially in these beautiful words that you've "strung" together.
A pretty wonderful gesture being hosted by, a pretty wonderful piece of music.
Thanks for getting on stage and being willing to share the graciousness of your efforts.
Macca [ Reply to This ]
Thank you &mdash 06/08/08 - 05:07:02 PM
What a nice and thoughtful comment. I'm very happy you liked the song, and pleased you liked both the sentiment and the music. Thanks so much for listening and taking the time to comment. Much appreciated. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
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Thank you &mdash 06/09/08 - 09:04:53 AM
Thank you for stopping by and checking this one out. Glad you liked it, and thanks for the nice words about the lyrics. Much appreciated. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Clear and clean &mdash 06/09/08 - 10:15:39 AM
Very nice nice song. The guitar sound is clean and clear, very light and easy to listen to. In my ears, the guitar solo is meandering and lacks the kind of melodic focus and smooth chromatic sense I like in an acoustic solo. Well mix and a wonderful addition to the Coffee House. thanks. [ Reply to This ]
Thank you kindly &mdash 06/09/08 - 02:26:24 PM
Thanks, Tobin, for listening, and for such a thoughtful comment. Glad you like the guitar sound and happy you enjoyed the song. I know what you mean about the guitar solo - not one of my strong points! I may yet have another shot at that. Thanks again for listening. Much appreciated. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
( : &mdash 06/09/08 - 05:42:57 PM
How Happy I am to hear this wow... What a GRAND lovesong Happy for You & Your Wife You must be a beautiful pair : ) You playing so gently & singing the same - so much feeling, the solo is the 'dot over the i' AND where You sing *struck dumb again* I JUST LOVE THAT (=icing on the cake-Drakonis thaught me thats the name in English) Who more sings with You? or is it You singing both? dumb question hehehe ; ) ! LOVE IT WE WANT MORE & MORE GUITARSOLOS ! ThankYou so much & for dl (!)helena [ Reply to This ]
Thank you, Helena &mdash 06/09/08 - 10:13:59 PM
I'm delighted you stopped by and listened, and thank you so much for your kind words. That's just me singing with myself, just higher! I'm very happy you liked this one, and thank you for your kind words. It's very encouraging. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
I like this coffee shop stuff... &mdash 06/10/08 - 08:06:12 AM
This call for songs is bringing out a lot of good stuff.
You've written a sweet and simple song, but still stuck in some subtleties, such as the melody in octaves. That was cool.
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Thanks, man &mdash 06/11/08 - 08:32:23 PM
I'm very glad you liked it. Yeah, there are some really cool things coming out of this challenge. It's been a real blast, and I've really enjoyed taking part in this. Thanks for stopping by and for your nice comment. Much appreciated. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Gorgeous sound.... &mdash 06/11/08 - 08:13:22 PM
David, traveler... I love the vibe here and you really deliver a folk ballad worth hearing. Some great lyrics... and I do dig those vocal harmonies. The guitar is crystal clear... Great tune... dang... really nice. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, man &mdash 06/11/08 - 08:35:21 PM
Really glad you enjoyed this one. I loved your track - a really great folk song, and beautifully performed. Glad you liked this one. Your encouraging words are much appreciated. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
well this is &mdash 06/11/08 - 11:20:16 PM
Well, thank you &mdash 06/12/08 - 10:17:39 AM
Thanks, man. Glad you liked it. Thanks as always for your encouraging words. Cheers. Peace. P.S. Looking forward to the 'Big Man' track! [ Reply to This ]
geez &mdash 06/13/08 - 05:30:00 AM
Thanks, dude &mdash 06/13/08 - 05:56:48 PM
Glad you enjoyed it. I was a bit worried about the 'bareness' of the track, but then I just kept telling myself 'It's a coffee shop, it's a coffee shop...'! And then I was fine. Knowing me, I'll probably do a multi-instrumental version of it some day! Thanks for stopping by. Happy you liked it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
wow &mdash 06/13/08 - 10:20:52 PM
'Heart to heart without a single word'
nice
love the vocal harmonies/excelent
great tune
really phenomenal
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Thank you kindly &mdash 06/15/08 - 09:33:12 PM
I'm very glad you liked this, and I'm flattered by your kind words. Happy you liked that 'heart to heart' line in particular. Your nice words are always encouraging and help me believe that doing this is worth doing! Thank you, my friend. Many thanks. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Lovely guitar sound David &mdash 06/15/08 - 08:03:25 PM
I like everything here - good song, well played/sung and a top production. In the second section (after the first chorus) has a touch of Richard Clapton in the vocals. Richard is a seriously good Australian singer/songwriter - worth looking him up, I think you mightfind some further inspiration there.
Lovely post David!
Cheers from Oz.
Neil [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Neil &mdash 06/15/08 - 09:37:13 PM
I really enjoyed your coffee shop post and I'm delighted you like this one. Thanks for the nod on the guitar sound - in a song like this, where so much of the soundspace is dominated by that one sound, it had better be palatable to the ear! Don't know Richard Clapton, but I will be sure to check him out. Many thanks for stopping by and checking this one out. Much appreciated, as always. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Me again &mdash 07/04/08 - 07:15:25 AM
I already commented on this a month ago but I just had to come back for more! It's such a beautiful song.
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, my friend &mdash 07/10/08 - 08:33:58 PM
I'm truly flattered that you came back to check this one out again. I really appreciate the support. It's really encouraging to hear your kind words. Many thanks. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
David this is such a great song &mdash 07/10/08 - 08:48:55 PM
Love the lyrics, some of the best I've heard in a long while. Your vocal is clean and rich and warm. It fits the character of the song oh so well my friend. You also have an excellent harmony singer working with you to help fill up the fulness of the lyrics
The simple back track allows the song to shine on the merits of the vocal and lyrics, while adding gently to the feel of the song.
This is a great piece of work Dave of which you can be justly proud. Bravo for a job done very well indeed.
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Thank you, my friend &mdash 07/11/08 - 03:55:46 PM
I'm flattered. The lyrics are really just a snapshot I guess, of a moment, and I'm glad you think they work. As for the music, I always feel at risk when I present something with so little instrumental accompaniment, just because it does expose the voice and song. I'm delighted you found the result enjoyable. Many thanks. Much appreciated. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
So slow ...... &mdash 07/13/08 - 02:29:16 AM
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