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Keywords:
People (26), journey (50), life (154), happiness (33), love (1105), contentment (3), spirit (18), search (9), knowing (5)
Description:
After my last little bouncy Christmas song, I thought I'd start the New Year with a more thoughtful song, which I've had on the boil for about six weeks. The problem was getting a suitable sounding backing for it (not being a pianist didn't help, as I think it would have been much better with a piano backing), so I deleted the pounding piano effort I'd done ( which sounded terrible ) and replaced it with my trusty 'cheapo' guitar which improved it no end. Hope you like it.... and a Happy New Year to one and all, M.
Lyrics:
Some People1. Some people wish for fame and fortune, but that won’t bring them happiness,
If they can only find contentment, they’ll know they’ve found success,
How do we find the things that satisfy, how can we feel complete?
By just accepting all that life brings; maybe we will feel ‘complete’.
2.Some long to feel the warmth of loving, feel the strength of someone’s arms.
Most times it seems to be a waiting game, ‘til someone blinds us with their charms,
How do we find the love that satisfies, that makes us feel ‘complete’?
We have to wait and see what life will bring, whether sad or sweet.
Bridge.
But life’s journey is long and wide,
Many things we will see,
We must choose which path we will walk,
To let our spirit be free.
3. If we don’t find what we intended, maybe that’s not what we need,
Life has a way of knowing, whatever life we ought to lead,
So never worry you won’t find it; whatever happens is meant to be,
Try to accept what you’ve been given,
Maybe then, you will be free.
Bridge (Instrumental)
Repeat 3rd verse
Hardware:
Mac intel 10.4, fast track, m-audio 49e, sennheizzer mic', cheapo accoustic guitar.Software:
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Skean
What a delightful song great violins and neat playing w your cheapo.. And as always I love your voice.
Very nice first post to our new year... I hope yours 2009 be as you want it to be, Peace.
Kenta
Moviz
Very kind remarks from you and much appreciated...... all the very best to you and yours too, for the New Year, regards M
fambroski
Great voice! The reason you sound great at "73" is because you sounded great a "23" maybe twelve. : )
Very impressive.
DWL
Cheapo or not that acoustic really works well.
Very nice gentle tune.
Happy new year!
Cheers
Dick
Moviz
and thanks for your kind note.... glad you approve of ' el-cheapo' too, regards M
Feter
The warmth of your music is incredible my friend ...I think this is
alot of big heart and wisdom ..your vocal just so classic ..definetly
a voice to sit and listen ...enjoy and thought deep with it ...very
wonderful song ...thnx alot for sharin !!!
Moviz
I'm glad you can appreciate this song, especially as the lyrics could come as condescending, with regards to your situation. That just shows your openness of mind and it shows us what a great guy you are. Thanks for the lovely words Feter and all the very best for the New Year, regards M
Ibstrat
sing with true feeling and wisdom Moviz.This is a truly moving song- great to hear your guitar playing.Very well played and recorded.You are one of my favorite all-time singers.
Moviz
to comment on my guitar playing is praise indeed Mark and to have your approval of my singing is a bonus. Thanks a lot and Best Wishes for the New Year to you and yours, M
damiengh
Always enjoy the sincerity in your voice and the words sung here, take on a special meaning because of your delivery. Thank you Master Maurice.
Moviz
promotion at last! LOL Thanks Damiengh for those very kind words, they are truly appreciated, All the best for the New Year, M
stevel
Really nice track...and it's always a joy to hear your rich, warm vocals!
Cheers
Steve
Moviz
Thanks for listening.... and glad you like this. Seems we have a mutual admiration, vocally. Haven't seen you around for a while, so nice to see you again, All the Best, M
mowguy3
I was reading the lyrics as you sang and kept reading ahead. Love the lyrics and you sang them so well. Cheapo guitar ? It's how it's played and you did just a fine job. Thank you. Happy new year.
Be well, Russ
Moviz
I'm very pleased with the comments you make as I'd wondered if this song would be a bit to ponderous for ringing in the New Year, but it seems others too like it, which can't be bad. Thanks again Russ and all the Best to you and yours, regards M
MarkHolbrook
The guitar is perfect and what a totally great song! Vox are so expressive!
Nicely done!
Moviz
So glad you like this song and my performance.... very nice of you to listen and comment, Regards and good wishes to you and yours for the coming year, M
mikkinylund
Nice moving melody, very honest and truthful vocals, good arrangement. The lyrics and the vocals are truly what gets to me in this melody, and to me I could live with less of the arrangement with more focus on the vocals and the message. However, to voice is mixed a bit too high and with a bit too much treble. However, you sing wonderfully and I can feel the honesty in your voice. Good work!
Moviz
It really pleases me that you liked this and took time to visit.... your generous and considered comments are more than welcome, regards and best wishes, M
davajonah
What a beautiful song Mo. Really nice. If I were mixing this, I'd bring up the guitar some [great playing btw] and drop the volume on the vox a tad. A minor thing really. I love the strings! Top song for 2009 Maurice. I d'led so thanks, and a good New Year to you. ;)
Moviz
this Dave, thanks very much for the constructive comments and I know what you mean about the volume, All the best for 2009, Regards M
Vic Holman
I'm glad the acoustic won out. I think it's fits better then a piano would.
I think you did a excellent job on this Maurice.
A very complete song
Moviz
Thank you for the vote of confidence on this song and my guitar, Regards and best wishes, M
blaky smith
Yes I like it and it's always a joy to hear you Maurice. This song is an excellent piece, very nice, your vocals and instrumentation are perfect, in a total harmony. A great pleasure to listen.
Again a nice post for the beginning of this new year. Thank you so much...
Marc
Moviz
for always being so supportive. I'm pleased that you like this song and the instrumentation too, Best Wishes and regards M
kristyjo
a warm, rich voice that carries the lyrics so well. I'm glad you decided to go with the guitar, cheapo or not. The string background is another classic touch that fits in so nicely. You just have a real sense of what fits together in an arrangement.
Moviz
of you Kristyjo: thanks so much for those welcome remarks.... I think the guitar was the better option in this one too, so again I thank you for your confirmation. Happy New Year to you and yours... and all your pupils, M
davisamerica
i always look forward to your new stuff and indeed the guitar works sweetly... add that to your most excellent vox and lyrics ... well ... just great M
Moviz
here Jack this side of the New Year and I hope it's a very happy one for you and yours. Thanks so much for the listen and your much appreciated words, All the best my friend, regards M
guitapick
...I like it, Maurice...
Happy New Year,
Bob
Moviz
That's enough to please anyone and just what I like to hear LOL. Happy New Year, M
timothy devine
you have such a great sound here/ so nicely the intro leads to the vocal and crispy guitar recording
I really love your voice
I really dig when the strings come back in
your voice is so dramatic
accept and b free
profound my friend
the orchestration at the break is excellent
your voice is so cool
started when i herd you on 'the same herd'
i love your voice
a fan
tim
Moviz
What can I say to all those nice compliments (and from one of the most talented here)... except that they're nicer than anything I got for Christmas. Thanks so much for that...... I really can walk with a spring in my step now, All the best to you and yours, M
richardhowardjones
If that's the sound you get out of a 'cheapo' acoustic guitar, you should do all my guitar mixing, 'ol buddy. Snare rolls especially effective here.
Moviz
see you around again Richard.... Thanks for those kind remarks, tho' mixing truly isn't my forte' LOL, must have been a bit of luck with the EQ, All the best, M
Lennon714
I listened to the song and then went back and read your description. The guitar is absolutely my favorite part. Works extremely well to set the mood. Like Audrey Hepburn playing/singing "Moon River" in Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Moviz
for the compliment. Glad you called here to listen and boost my confidence guitar -wise; have a very Happy New Year (love the two little cuties in your Avatar), regards M
Bob Rodgers
lovely song Maurice, love the strings mixed with your acoustic and great to hear this, a really wonderful song and very much enjoyed!
This is one of my real favs from you and you sing a great vocal.
Has to be one of your best, great lyrics, this is beautiful!
Thanks Maurice and Happy New Year!
Bob
Moviz
you like this so much Bob. Thanks for calling in to listen and leave that great comment..... and here's hoping you have an excellent New Year, regards M
rsorensen
I like the honesty of this. great job
Moviz
for taking the time to listen and comment, much appreciated, regards M
Bowman
might call this sentimental.
I find it wise, genuine and beautiful.
You have a wonderful singing voice and style and have constructed a very effective accompaniment .
A real pleasure to listen to Maurice.
Thank You!
Charlie
Moviz
for commenting so favourably on my music; It pleases me no end that you find it so acceptable and I'm very flattered by your comments, as well as your support, regards M
Andy-bm
I love the wisdom that you impart in your songwriting, and I really dig your voice. Forget the piano, don't stop playing the "cheapo" guitar.
//Andy
Moviz
for coming back here to listen to this and for the nice comment.... glad you liked it, regards M