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Here is the opening number from my “Alive and Naked at the MJ Coffee House” performance.
At first I was a tad intimidated by the audience. It took a couple of songs before I really found my stride. I hope you like it.
Be well!
Lyrics:
ENTROPY
Well the sun it rises,
I open my eyes;
another new day begins.
But before I can blink
you know that “fat old sun”
is sinkin’ in the West again!
Well the days they fly by much too fast;
they be runnin’ thru my fingers like sand.
Another day...another dollar,
then I’m back on the treadmill again.
You know they say our life is “an idiot’s tale...
full of fury” without reason or rhyme,
but I got a feelin’ more is happenin’ here than we know
---much more than meets the eye.
Well I stop to smell the roses,
but the thorns they prick my hand;
then I’m dragged away by the current,
and swept back downstream again...
We’re livin’ in entropy!
We’re runnin’ down!
We’re caught in a tailspin;
gonna screw us in the ground...
We’re livin’ in entropy!
We’re doin’ time!
We’re caught in a vortex;
the world is spinnin’ on by...
Sometimes when I’m dreaming,
I get the view from overhead;
then there’s “a time for everything,”
just like ol’ Solomon said.
But the sandman packs away his kit,
and he slips into the day,
and I’m left here empty-handed,
with nothin’ but my faith...
Heraclitus says:
“You cannot step
into the same stream twice.”
Well maybe that’s true,
but “it’s all Greek to me...”
I can’t even step in once!
Well there may be “a time for everything,”
but I believe my watch has stopped;
and I find myself runnin’ at full tilt,
just to keep up with myself!
We’re livin’ in entropy!
We’re doin’ time!
We’re caught in a vortex;
the world is spinnin’ on by...
We’re livin’ in entropy!
I know it sounds rash...
We’re caught in a black hole!
It’s a molecular smash...
We’re livin’ in entropy!
Hardware:
The usual...
Software:
The usual...
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ENTROPY &mdash 06/22/08 - 07:49:31 PM
YES YES ... a Tulls number at last ..was waitin
this from you to be heard at the Cofee house ..
,man !!! .. loved your chords and singing ...
seriously I would love to hear a flute solo part !!
this is amazing song my friend ..thnx alot for sharin
such gem !!!! and the espresso !!! [ Reply to This ]
Thank you Feter! &mdash 06/23/08 - 03:16:44 AM
Tulls, eh? Ian and the boys might disagree...but I'm flattered that you think so my friend!
I'm really enjoying doing these. More on the way!
Glad you loke em!
Be well friend! [ Reply to This ]
Arrggghhh! &mdash 06/23/08 - 03:56:33 AM
Ah yes &mdash 06/22/08 - 08:08:20 PM
I always like when you play w/acoustic guitar.
This is very cool done my friend, you've really catch the live feeling (I'm in the coffee house) in this.. Bravo or should I say excellent sing and played.... Much applause from my table.
Take care my dear friend
---
Kenta [ Reply to This ]
Kenta! &mdash 06/23/08 - 03:19:24 AM
I thought that was you over at table three! You sure made a lot of noise...Next time it's DECAF for you my friend! Ha ha...
Thanks for the applause!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
Ain't it the truth? &mdash 06/22/08 - 08:09:12 PM
Great lyrics and smooth voice and guitar. I was depressed already so I can't blame you for that. Love it. Thank you. [ Reply to This ]
Yikes Char! &mdash 06/23/08 - 03:23:47 AM
I'm so sorry...I never intended this to contribute to anyone's depression.
The hidden message is that, in spite of how bad things may look and feel sometimes, all is NOT as it seems! Perhaps I hid the message a little too well in this one?
Oh well, thanks for the thumbs up on the vox and guitar!
Take care friend! [ Reply to This ]
Cool &mdash 06/22/08 - 08:14:20 PM
Its easier to focus on the lyrics on the acoustic versions. Very much enjoyed the change. (Still like the full version too :)
Thanks
Bill [ Reply to This ]
Wow Bill... &mdash 06/23/08 - 03:26:46 AM
...I'm surprized anyone even remembers the old rock version! It's rather gratifying that you do!
Glad you're enjoying these acoustic takes. I hope to do a few more oldies like this; also a couple traditionals and perhaps another newbie, so stay tuned!
Be well my friend! [ Reply to This ]
Yeah! Mike at the mic &mdash 06/22/08 - 08:22:13 PM
Another great one, Micheal, and you've got the audience in the palm of your hand. I especially like these lines: but %u201Cit%u2019s all Greek to me...%u201D I can%u2019t even step in once! Maybe it wasn't supposed to be humorous, but it made me smile. I am really enjoying your acoustic works. :-) [ Reply to This ]
Actually Roxy... &mdash 06/23/08 - 03:30:15 AM
...I've got the audience in the palm of my software! Ha ha...
The line you like was intended as a sample of bitter irony bordering on humor; so your smile was/is NOT out of place.
Be well Sis! [ Reply to This ]
Alive &mdash 06/22/08 - 08:27:03 PM
Great vocals, great guitar performance, and really good lyrics. When things are "live" I almost never look for any kind of mixing high's, as a matter of fact, the rusty, old school, tape recorder quality sometimes does justice. Although, this is better. This works very well for me. Thank you. [ Reply to This ]
Mikkinylund! &mdash 06/23/08 - 03:32:48 AM
Hey, it's good to see you are back in the saddle my friend! Thanks for the kind review. I'm having a ball doing this simulated "live" stuff.
Glad you enjoyed this!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
>" &mdash 06/22/08 - 09:17:40 PM
!!! &mdash 06/23/08 - 03:34:45 AM
Why thank you Tim...I'll take that as a compliment. A strange one, but a compliment nonetheless!
Be well friend! [ Reply to This ]
ENTROPY &mdash 06/22/08 - 10:19:49 PM
Michael
I always love to hear your music and this sounds just as brilliant
I Love it !
You speaking voice sounds real cool too. Not to mention your Fantastic singing- Wow !! You sing this one too like a real proffesional.
You Rock!!
Phew ! hope I do not faint again! I swooned soo much last time I heard you sing remember? lol
I fainted and Jack gave me the Kiss of life. After anotherr one of your brilliant songs at Mj Coffee House. :)
Peace Dee xx [ Reply to This ]
Hi'ya Dee! &mdash 06/23/08 - 03:38:08 AM
Always nice to have you out in the audience screaming and pounding on your table! Ha ha...Although I think you should lay some cushions on the floor next to your chair in case you swoon again. One can't be too careful you know!
Glad you're enjoying these "naked" performances of mine.
Be well my friend! [ Reply to This ]
hehe... &mdash 06/22/08 - 11:01:44 PM
nicely done there... you pack quite an enthusiastic crowd... I'll have to book in with you next time! I loved the little false ending clapping, very smirky. Excellent songwriting and performance, crisp clean recording too. Make sure to stop from time to time, and enjoy all the things you HAVE accomplished, family and friends... they are great monuments against entropy.
ttfn,
Drakonis [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Eduard! &mdash 06/23/08 - 03:43:43 AM
Truth to tell, crowds make me nervous; and I'm afraid it shows a bit in this opening number...
Honestly, I think they thought it was going to be a Weird Al Yankovich concert....Instead they got Weird Mike Warkovich!!!
At least no one demanded a refund!
I hear you re family and friends, and I concur FULLY!
Thanks for listening and commenting my friend!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Eduard! &mdash 06/23/08 - 03:44:18 AM
Truth to tell, crowds make me nervous; and I'm afraid it shows a bit in this opening number...
Honestly, I think they thought it was going to be a Weird Al Yankovich concert....Instead they got Weird Mike Warkovich!!!
At least no one demanded a refund!
I hear you re family and friends, and I concur FULLY!
Thanks for listening and commenting my friend!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
nicely done &mdash 06/23/08 - 12:11:26 AM
Hey Patrick... &mdash 06/23/08 - 03:46:07 AM
Hey, Einstein... or is it Sartre? &mdash 06/23/08 - 02:03:56 AM
Your voice really comes out great in this song. With the acoustic guitar, It sounds folksy, but it's a lot more conceptual than a song about lonely nights and riding on trucks. Introspective thoughts about entropy ... you must have been a philosophy and physics lover to be able to formulate such intellectual topics into a very palatable musical form.
Great song, and quite a commanding performance. [ Reply to This ]
Hello Leon! &mdash 06/23/08 - 03:52:54 AM
Yes, philosophy has long been a passion of mine (albeit not nearly as much as theology). Also, during the 80's I read everything I could get my hands on re the New Physics. So good call there, my friend!
I know I'm taking a bit of a chance performing "naked" like this, but sometimes you just gotta go for it! The Macjams Coffee House challenge is forcing me to come out of hiding, as it were. I will be rocking again soon, but first I want to do some more acoustic songs.
BTW, I really enjoyed your newbie!
Be well friend! [ Reply to This ]
Good! &mdash 06/23/08 - 06:55:09 AM
Wonderful song, great performance. Nice guitar playing and amazing vocal delivery. Very nice piece!
I love your "Alive and Naked at the MJ Coffeehouse" suite!
Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi [ Reply to This ]
Thank you Yeman! &mdash 06/23/08 - 01:55:54 PM
I hope to have a total of 10 C.H. tunes posted before I'm through. Thanks for your continuing support my friend! Glad you're enjoying these so much...
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
The famous Mr. Wark &mdash 06/23/08 - 08:10:15 AM
intimidated!? Not possible!! This is great MW!!! Really great as usual.
The guitar is beautifully played and the vocals are rich and heartful and like most of your songs the lyrics have been carefully orchestrated and arranged to make a real message.
Love it! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks... &mdash 06/23/08 - 01:59:01 PM
...for the verbal "high five" Mark!
This is one of my old rockers that I hope to re-do someday. The original mix was OK...but I think the tune deserves better than what I was originally able to give it.
I'm glad you enjoyed this acoustic take my friend!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
Missing the flute &mdash 06/23/08 - 04:31:22 PM
I can totally hear Tull on this, which is incredibly hard to pull off.
I tip my hat to you.
Bravo.
They should have cheered harder, by the way.
Dave
[ Reply to This ]
This is great Micheal &mdash 06/23/08 - 04:38:00 PM
I agree, this should be the opening for the show. Very good lyrics and you delivery is right on the mark. The guitar is clean and crisp and the mix of you vox and the guitar is very good. Love the way you played the audience and took advantage of the change of pace. The audience reaction holds true to form, as many time during a change up like this they will think you're done and start to applaud. Excellent Micheal.
All in all I think we have a winner here my friend.
Kudos.
ed [ Reply to This ]
The audience &mdash 06/23/08 - 06:00:00 PM
is going wild! As much as I like your 'epic' pieces, I always enjoy these acoustic numbers, which you do so well. This really sounds live. More to follow... great!
Peter [ Reply to This ]
entropy &mdash 06/23/08 - 09:07:02 PM
...the unplugged version. cool to here the stripped and naked version. the song not the musician, we need to keep profits up ya know. [ Reply to This ]
right then michael &mdash 06/24/08 - 10:56:05 AM
how do you find so many words .. what am i doing wrong?? LOL .. very well done michael ... sweet tune man [ Reply to This ]
Mike &mdash 06/24/08 - 02:28:48 PM
I swear I left a comment but the page must not have loaded properly
I came back for yet another listen and saw that my comment had vanished.
sorry about that. I fav though, and I know I also downloaded previousely. Oh well, I am commenting now again. lol.
I recall writing- that I had another fainting swooning fit again when you sang another number in the Mj Coffee house this one.
And I said I wanted a divorce from Jack- davisamerica cos i wanted to listen to your songs always and in bed as well. So that I would be comfortable when I fainted again. listening to your great voice seriousely :)
And Micheal you yourself can give me the kiss of life in future. heee heee. Great song Mike enjoyed listening, hope the wife can take a joke
LoL
Peace Dee.
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The audience... &mdash 06/24/08 - 03:29:06 PM
....clapping in the middle was classic, Micheal...I hear some Tull in there, too...just need a bit more nasal on your voice, there.
Love the lyrics...nice tune, there, Micheal... [ Reply to This ]
Entropy &mdash 06/24/08 - 03:34:27 PM
FABULOUS acoustic presentation here Micheal! What a great tune - and what an appreciative crowd! Congrats on this - it's terrific [ Reply to This ]
i loved the warble on ... &mdash 06/24/08 - 05:36:30 PM
'roses'- great voice - just the way i like my coffee too - deep, dark, sweet, strong!!! i got dragged away by a current once - i found it in my muesli! thank you xox [ Reply to This ]
Very nicely done Micheal &mdash 06/25/08 - 01:06:45 AM
I like your acoustic pieces - your talent is open for all to hear.
Cheers
Len
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Cowboy up &mdash 06/25/08 - 06:50:09 PM
Wondering .. &mdash 06/26/08 - 07:15:34 PM
.. about what the crowd was cheering for at the start ;)
Sounds like Tull to me too - just needs some flute and it would fit for sure.
Good song Mike - really enjoying it - I sometimes like your "unplugged" stuff more than your big production - this one especially. The false applause in the middle was a cool touch (along with the nervous "can we clap now" start to the final clapping).
Yep, very Tully!
Neil [ Reply to This ]
I &mdash 06/27/08 - 01:07:53 PM
really love acoustic songs and this is superb! Has a great live feel to this!
Lovely guitar playing great lyrics and super vocals!
Thanks Micheal! [ Reply to This ]
Nothing like a ballad to bring the goods &mdash 06/28/08 - 04:44:10 PM
great job Michael - cool guitar work and excellent vocals. The "wrong applause" was truly inspired. [ Reply to This ]
entropy &mdash 07/01/08 - 11:03:46 AM
Hi Micheal, with that title I was expecting something a bit more disordered but got a great performance instead. Like the crowd, I was fooled by the little stop before the middle section. Entropy gets us all in the end but until then great job all round!
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Stopped by to... &mdash 07/03/08 - 09:59:44 PM
catch up on my favorites and I didn't realize I missed this one when the coffee house was open. I really enjoy your songs Micheal thanks for sharing. You are a great songwriter and all round performer.. naked or not lol ;o) [ Reply to This ]
- &mdash 07/09/08 - 11:15:32 PM
Great opener Micheal! Your voice sounds excellent as usual. I especially like the chorus.
I'm looking forward to the full album.
nick [ Reply to This ]
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this from you to be heard at the Cofee house ..
,man !!! .. loved your chords and singing ...
seriously I would love to hear a flute solo part !!
this is amazing song my friend ..thnx alot for sharin
such gem !!!! and the espresso !!!
[ Reply to This ]