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Well, here is the second unplugged song from my recent “Alive And Naked” performance at the Macjams Coffee House. The first one, "Explorers," can be found here: http://www.macjams.com/song/43375
Be well all!
Lyrics:
INSIDE THIS SKIN
I.
Once more the music of the morning,
stirs me in my bed.
I awake and smile to find myself
in this place again.
Then I offer up a word of “thanks,”
for life inside this skin.
II.
I went out to take some coffee,
with a dear old friend.
Did he connect with me?
Did I connect with him?
So very much eludes us,
here inside this skin.
1st CHORUS:
I’m afraid to look back o’er my own shoulder,
into the mists of what has already been.
My past’s receding at an alarming rate.
The future’s just around the bend.
2nd CHORUS:
The world around me is changing ever-faster,
or is it that I’ve slowed down a bit?
Perhaps someday we’ll find the answers we’ve been seeking.
Dear Lord, deliver me from myths!
III.
A meeting of the heart and mind begins
beyond the ego’s din.
But communication soon breaks down
as each one plays to win.
Sometimes it’s very hard for you and I
to penetrate this skin.
IV.
Another days’ end and I’m drifting
off to sleep my friends.
As I nod I start to wonder
if I’ll ev'r see you again?
Meanwhile, I’m just “doin’ time,”
---alone inside this skin.
Hardware:
The usual...
Software:
The usual...
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Cool! &mdash 06/16/08 - 03:23:57 PM
A timeless favorite song from your stuff. Loved this unplugged version and looking forward to another version (if there was)... Very nice work!
Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Yeman... &mdash 06/16/08 - 03:51:50 PM
Just so you know, I am planning to do a full rock version soon, with Vic Holman playing slide guitar leads. So stay tuned!
I also hope to post some more of my "Alive and Naked at the MJ Coffee House" songs.
Anyway, glad you enjoyed this bro!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
Yes yes yes!!!! &mdash 06/16/08 - 03:26:43 PM
Unplugged often gives the song more emotion and feeling. This is FANTASTIC Mr Wark!!!
I love it! Your vocals are so rich and true. Absolutely wonderful!
[ Reply to This ]
Many thanks Mark... &mdash 06/16/08 - 03:57:22 PM
I'm glad you like it friend. I think I may be posting a few more of these...possibly an EP's worth. We'll see.
I appreciate your kind review!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
INSIDE THIS SKIN &mdash 06/16/08 - 04:20:02 PM
Ahhh this is awesome ...just awesome ...simple
but truthfull ..and very passionae ... !!
fabulous and so cool with coffe ...thnx alot for sharin !! [ Reply to This ]
Hi'ya Feter! &mdash 06/16/08 - 05:25:09 PM
I've been planning to do a full rock version of this. But I think it also makes a decent unplugged song.
Glad you enjoyed it my friend!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
The usual &mdash 06/16/08 - 04:23:50 PM
from you is assured and honest. Nice addition to the coffee house. Thanks. [ Reply to This ]
Thank you Char! &mdash 06/17/08 - 02:45:03 AM
I love these &mdash 06/16/08 - 05:47:17 PM
unplugged songs - this is excellent! Great vocals, playing and production. I'll look forward to hearing the rock version with Vic - but this will be tough act to follow!
Peter [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Peter! &mdash 06/17/08 - 02:48:40 AM
This unplugged thing is proving to be way more fun for me than I thought it would be. I'm glad folks are enjoying it.
Be well my friend [ Reply to This ]
You sure are prolific Mike &mdash 06/16/08 - 07:36:07 PM
Difficult to keep up with, but I'm doing my best ;)
I think your unplugged songs are a really nice addition to your big production numbers.
This is really good.
Neil [ Reply to This ]
Actually Neil... &mdash 06/17/08 - 02:52:59 AM
.....it's rather easy to be "prolific" when one is merely recycling old tunes! Ha ha...
There are more remixes, more unplugged songs, and even a few new tunes all currently on the old drawing board; so perhaps you've got a point.
Thanks for finding time to listen and comment friend. I realize you've been rather busy.
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
ya know &mdash 06/16/08 - 08:47:55 PM
in your time off you could stand in front of the courthouse and play these at the entry way. I'm sure you could pick up a few bucks. As long as you make a deal with the security cop.
very nice Mike. [ Reply to This ]
Ha ha... &mdash 06/17/08 - 02:55:26 AM
...that could make an interesting music video! But who gets time off?
Thanks for listenng Vicar!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
Nice &mdash 06/16/08 - 08:58:24 PM
Vocal really shines in with the acoustic. Fine strumming too!!
Thanks
Bill [ Reply to This ]
Thank you Bill! &mdash 06/17/08 - 02:58:06 AM
It's nice to have you out there in the audience!
And just so you know, it's easy to strum when one is all hopped up on expresso!
Be well friend! [ Reply to This ]
Man... &mdash 06/16/08 - 09:26:08 PM
...you and I could easily have played the same coffee house back when...
...style comes easily to you, Micheal...fine tune... [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Bob... &mdash 06/17/08 - 03:02:25 AM
I never actually performed in a real coffee shop. I did play on streetcorners, in parks, at churches, and---with my folk/Gospel group---got on local TV in Phoenix once.
However, I did sit and listen to OTHER musicians play in those old haunts...Perhaps I heard you once...
Be well friend! [ Reply to This ]
I like unplugged Warks &mdash 06/16/08 - 09:47:46 PM
and the electric, as well. This is cool, Mike. I like hearing just you and your guitar, true coffeehouse style. You sound so relaxed and natural. I like these lyrics and how you sing with such feeling. The audience sounds real, too. [ Reply to This ]
Roxy! &mdash 06/17/08 - 03:05:25 AM
Many thanks Sis! I'm really enjoying doing these unplugged tunes right now...It's been almost therapeutic. More on the way I hope...
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
great job &mdash 06/16/08 - 10:19:13 PM
Way to go Micheal. I hope you saw me at the front table, I kept waving and clapping at the end of the song. :) Great lyrics, playing and singing my friend. Really enjoyed this! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Gail! &mdash 06/17/08 - 03:08:29 AM
As a matter of fact, I DID see you at the front table. I thought you were waving the waitress over! Ha ha...
Glad you enjoyed thisone!
Be well friend! [ Reply to This ]
Lovely &mdash 06/16/08 - 10:26:30 PM
I really enjoyed this a lot, Michael. First, it was a pleasure to hear your speaking voice, which is really different than I'd pictured, second, it was really nice to hear you singing in such a minimal production. You sounded great and I loved the positive energy and feeling in this one. I'm so used to your big productions and this was a change, but it genuinely suits you. [ Reply to This ]
Hi Lisa! &mdash 06/17/08 - 03:15:36 AM
Glad you enjoyed this.
As for my speaking voice, folks are often surprized when they find out that I don't sound at all like Taz! Ha ha...
I have been very comfortable in big productions. It's easy to hide in them. When I did "Tunnel Vision," the response blew me away, and gave me the courage to try the unplugged approach.
It is very, very nice to hear from you friend...
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
Excellent lyrics Micheal &mdash 06/16/08 - 11:15:04 PM
Like the little break in the middle and the way you just play it with your voice, nice touch. This has a really nice feel about the whole song my friend and you did a great job on it. Kudos Micheal
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Thank you Ed! &mdash 06/17/08 - 03:19:07 AM
RE the middle break: I'm glad you like it. As for me...I'm not entirely sure I do. I feel I should have spent a little more time perfecting the "oooooh" part before recording...Oh well! The "la-de-dum" part came out OK!
Thanks for listening and commenting friend!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
Nice tune &mdash 06/17/08 - 03:05:38 AM
Great acoustic tune.
I really felt like you were live on a stage performing.
Applause! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Dragonas! &mdash 06/17/08 - 03:21:27 AM
Yes! As I said in the Song Description: "Alive and Naked At the MacJams Coffee House"!
Be well friend! [ Reply to This ]
inside the skin &mdash 06/17/08 - 03:56:41 AM
Hi Micheal, first of yours I've heard so glad to have took the chance because I really enjoyed this. Great live feel and your guitar sound is superb (vocals are great and a clever lyric too). A rocked version would be nice to hear for comparison but the directness of this acoustic version will take some beating. Off to check out yoiur other posts now.
Cheers
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Thank you Steve... &mdash 06/17/08 - 10:20:48 AM
...and welcome to MJ! Glad you enjoyed this one. I'll be checking out your tunes this week friend. I appreciate your listening and commenting!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
so... &mdash 06/17/08 - 07:51:51 AM
vic mentioned a panhandling gig at the court house ... what time ... have a few bucks would love to throw at this beauty ..lol very nice michael .. i really liked this! [ Reply to This ]
Thank you Jack! &mdash 06/17/08 - 10:24:24 AM
Of all the tunes I have written (over 40 so far I think) this one is my fave. It was fun to re-do it in this kinder gentler format. Glad you liked it my friend!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
Great Coffee &mdash 06/17/08 - 08:27:28 AM
Pleasant lyrics,catchy tune - your unmistakeable tones shine through once more on the vocals - bitter and sweet
Cheers RG [ Reply to This ]
Hello Richard! &mdash 06/17/08 - 10:32:29 AM
Thanks for giving this little ditty a spin my friend! Glad you enjoyed it!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
Really fine work &mdash 06/17/08 - 10:33:15 AM
Would love to hear this one with Vic on slide. Sounds like a great idea.
Excellent song, my friend.
LL [ Reply to This ]
Many thanks David! &mdash 06/17/08 - 10:41:05 AM
I did a rock version of this some time back with me playing electric slide leads and piano, but I botched it. I'm looking forward to remaking it. In the meantime, it seemed a suitable Coffee house offering. Glad you like it!
Be well friend! [ Reply to This ]
Great song!! &mdash 06/17/08 - 12:26:31 PM
I'm sorry I missed your performance at the coffee house. I wasn't sure if you were gonna be naked literally or figuratively and I didn't want to chance it. Great song Micheal thought provoking lyrics and a heartfelt performance. [ Reply to This ]
Ha ha... &mdash 06/17/08 - 12:33:36 PM
Thanks for listening Guy!
No, I'm not literally "naked"! "Naked'"=unplugged.
"STARK naked" would then be Acapella I guess... (and I just might attempt that too!)
Glad you liked the song my friend!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
Inside This Skin &mdash 06/17/08 - 04:48:32 PM
Unplugged,plugged in, doesent matter you shine my friend. Nothing to add just enjoyed it very much.
Be Well, Russ [ Reply to This ]
Many thanks RW! &mdash 06/18/08 - 10:47:38 AM
I appreciate the big thumbs up my friend! Glad you liked it...
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
I think &mdash 06/17/08 - 06:05:14 PM
I prefer you performing unplugged... it really suits your vocals. Great performance as always and love your ever thoughtful lyrics, cheers M [ Reply to This ]
Thanks so much Maurice... &mdash 06/18/08 - 10:50:22 AM
I really am surprized that folks like these...I am even MORE surprized at how much I'm enjoying doing them! Needless to say, there are more on the way...
Take care my friend! [ Reply to This ]
Exceptional &mdash 06/18/08 - 10:57:06 AM
Thanks Mark! &mdash 06/18/08 - 02:46:11 PM
This one was easy to strum but a little difficult for me to sing. This is my fave of all the 40 or so songs I have written. I'm glad you like it friend!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
great &mdash 06/18/08 - 02:14:53 PM
Thanks Ridd! &mdash 06/18/08 - 02:47:56 PM
Glad you've enjoyed the show so far...
More on the way from this Coffee House "performance"...
Be well friend! [ Reply to This ]
...fer,wha.... &mdash 06/19/08 - 07:12:46 AM
hey.....put some clothes on dear chap...or at least play your guitar a little lower.....very nice song and good lyrics.....and all that is nice to say about the song has mostly been spoken ...but the visuals...come on,really!!
I must check out the "clothed "so to speak version.
:-)Jarvoid(-: [ Reply to This ]
Wha? &mdash 06/20/08 - 11:14:57 AM
A little LOWER? Where's the fun in THAT? Besides, everybody needs a gimmick. How else could I have sold tickets to this event?
The old rock version, which was botched, is not posted. However, I hope to have a new rock version posted sometime this summer.
Thanks for listening and commenting my friend!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
I'm &mdash 06/19/08 - 11:37:32 PM
trying to think of another singer you sound like to add to your list - when I think of it I'll let you know.
Excellent track Micheal! I love your unplugged sound. [ Reply to This ]
Yet another one? &mdash 06/20/08 - 11:18:37 AM
Ha ha...the list keeps growing. One Macjammer who heard the original version remarked that I sounded like Brian Ferry. I've never heard him so I don't know...
On the contrary, I've always felt I sound remarkably like myself! Oh wel, what do I know anyway?!?!?
Hey Nick, I'm glad you like the tune. Thanks so much for listening and commenting friend!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
..lissening... &mdash 06/20/08 - 12:30:02 PM
Great song , GREAT LYRICS : ) & wonderfully performed thankYou so much , tuff topic You got it just right here ( : so many times we don't connect..many times we do though... 8 ) ! Very authentic feel like being at the coffeeshop at the same time - I sneek in there all the time so I saw You ;) ! TX again lena [ Reply to This ]
Really lovely &mdash 06/22/08 - 09:16:57 AM
song and lyric Micheal coupled with a great performance.
Cheers
Len
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allways a treat &mdash 06/22/08 - 09:59:19 AM
you are a balladier I dont know if thats spelled right and Im to lazy to check it.. Or is it Trubidor..loved it stripped down and it sounds great> [ Reply to This ]
Near &mdash 06/22/08 - 10:26:48 AM
Felt just like being there among the crowd, listening to you and your guitar. Cool to hear a song performed like this from you. [ Reply to This ]
Brilliant &mdash 06/22/08 - 11:06:41 AM
Really good listening this, the guitar and singing were really well done, and the lyrics are really deep and meaningful. Great track, well done Micheal [ Reply to This ]
. &mdash 06/22/08 - 11:29:51 AM
A lovely song, Michael. I look forward to the version you're planning. [ Reply to This ]
Good & Cosy &mdash 06/22/08 - 03:22:56 PM
Hi Mike
I like the atmosphere on this one. Very cosy and very good guitar play along with your song.
Well done.
Take care, Claus [ Reply to This ]
Great song and fine performance Mike - &mdash 06/23/08 - 03:01:47 PM
I'm finding it hard to get naked for the Coffee House - though I'm naked as I write this - but that's different. You seem quite comfortable with just voice and guitar - maybe I'll get there. [ Reply to This ]
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