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If I Were Younger


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ConnieO

 Genre: Ballad

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"Woke up...got out of bed..." (Beatles) ... Had a tune inside my head. I went to work and challenged myself to write a song and record it that day. Music is 3 piano garageband loops arranged into a song. The vocal melody was improvised and recorded on the first take.
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Lyrics
I rush and hurry
Seems I won't catch or capture what I need now
That recklessly I tossed, aside
If I were younger, and could capture back some years
I hunger for the luxury of a future up for grabs
Instead I feel like I've settled for less than what I planned.

I rush and hurry
Seems I won't catch up or capture what I want now
That carelessly I set, aside

Many dreams I've dreamt seem out of reach now
And I can only blame myself
I wasted such a precious gift!
An hour here, a day there, a moment everywhere...!
What happened to my hourglass it's lost alot of sand?

I rush and hurry
Seems I won't catch up or capture what I need now
That recklessly I tossed, aside
I seek in my reflection, some beauty from my soul
In hope it will transcend beyond the face I do not know.

I rush and hurry
Seems I won't catch up or capture
What I want now
That carelessly I set, aside
If I were younger and could capture back some years
If I were younger and could capture back some years
But now I rush and hurry
Now I rush and hurry...
Song Stats
Hits: 372
Comments: 27
Fans: 14
Plays: 52
Downloads: 10
Votes: 1
Uploaded: Sep 27, 2009 - 05:31:34 PM
Last Updated: Sep 27, 2009 - 05:47:55 PM Last Played: Nov 21, 2009 - 01:48:57 PM
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Comments
drakonis said 55 days ago (September 27th, 2009)
very cool!
I happen to have a soft spot for those piano loops, and you did a nice job of arranging them into a nice song structure... and oooh what a voice! Very crystal clear and sweet sounding. And nicely written (albeit a bit mournful) lyrics. And, the recording sounded clear and well balanced! Well well, it sounds like you have a good handle on GarageBand and recording then! I look forward to more nice works from you!
ttfn,
Drakonis
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ConnieO said 54 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
Drakonis
Thanks Eduard...your the best!
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Feter said 55 days ago (September 27th, 2009)
If I Were Younger
What a classic a judy collins quality ..
deep emotions ..just so wonderful ..
the lyrics just so heartfelt ...so so
awesome song ...thnx alot for sharin !!!!!
awigze said 55 days ago (September 27th, 2009)
Likin this
really like your sensitivity and your talent as a vocalist. Will keep an ear turned your way for more great music. Thanks for sharing this song with us!

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Ren-Tin-10 said 55 days ago (September 27th, 2009)
Ditto Awigze
I'll stay tuned as well.

Cheers,
Jim
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SmokeyVW said 55 days ago (September 27th, 2009)
sparse
great singing!

very emotional - i dig it

i really like the sparse mix - it supports the mood well

thanks

the syllabic breakdowns bothered me a bit
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paul f. page said 55 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
A sad song...
...reminiscent of music for the stage. That you improvised the tune is amazing. There's such a dramatic quality to the performance. The piano is a bunch of glued-together loops? Also quite amazing that you can get this out of loops. That's definitely a particular skill. .... I'll look forward to hearing other things you do.
Peace.
Paul
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ConnieO said 54 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
Thank You
Thank you Paul. Only three piano loops and arranged them into the song. Garageband has such an extraordinary sound quality too on the piano loops. When my brother first heard this song he thought I had played the piano part and was surprised I used loops. Listened to your "The Crossing"...BEAUTIFUL!
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johnnyblues said 55 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
A little bit
A bit sad but amazing you could do that on the first take - your vocal is really good. I'll bet you came up with the lyrics on Monday morning? Love the graphic. Those garage band loops work great together.
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ConnieO said 54 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
Johnny Blues
Thanks John...you are my hero and mentor in music and the person I look up to!
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Outtaorbit said 54 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
What a incredible song.....
Really moving........ a alley song ..I love this
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Bowman said 53 days ago (September 29th, 2009)
Your song
has a lot of poignancy ConnieO. Many things in it we all can relate to. It certainly spoke to me. Lovely and very touching my friend. And we don't have to be younger to write wonderful songs do we?
Cheers,
Charlie
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ConnieO said 23 days ago (October 29th, 2009)
Bowman
Thank you for listening. Got the idea for the lyrics when a piano student of mine asked me if I ever thought about playing music professionally...My response...Oh, if I were only younger!
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gail60 said 53 days ago (September 29th, 2009)
wow - first take?
This is very good. You have tons of talent. Loved how you put this all together. Touching song. Very much enjoyed.
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ConnieO said 50 days ago (October 2nd, 2009)
Thanks Gail
Thanks Gail60...I love your song Sweet September and have it on my favorites list.
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blaky smith said 49 days ago (October 4th, 2009)
Cool
I like it. Excellent vocal, especially on a first take and beautiful work with piano loops. Really a nice tune. Bravo !
Marc
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ConnieO said 23 days ago (October 29th, 2009)
blaky
Thanks, it was kind of exciting to see what I could do in one day with writing lyrics; arranging the loops; and recording it...plus it being a day I had to go into work. Wish I had that kind of energy all the time...
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lengold said 43 days ago (October 10th, 2009)
Superb vocal
and lyrics. Enjoyed this a lot.
Cheers
Len

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ConnieO said 23 days ago (October 29th, 2009)
Len
Awww shoot, you are too flattering...I have trouble listening to my own voice.
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scaustrita said 43 days ago (October 10th, 2009)
A Story
Great lyrics and vocals, a sad song.
Fantastic uses of loops, I would not have guessed they are loops . . .
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ConnieO said 23 days ago (October 29th, 2009)
scaustrita
Thank you for listening. I like a sad song now and again.
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magnatone said 31 days ago (October 21st, 2009)
If I Were Younger
really terrific vocals/lyrics over the piano loops! nice work! (love your avatar pic!)
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ConnieO said 30 days ago (October 22nd, 2009)
Thanks
Actually it's not an avatar picture...it's a photo done at one of those old time photo shops.
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ShadowofNine said 30 days ago (October 22nd, 2009)
Supreme voice
you are a fine singer, using those loops the way yu have is very impressive..Bravo
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ConnieO said 23 days ago (October 29th, 2009)
ShadowOrca
Thanks ever so much! I'm a big fan of your artistic style.
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Fluffball said 30 days ago (October 23rd, 2009)
Enjoyable
Theatrical poetic n kate bush-y, very beautiful n fluffy.
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ConnieO said 23 days ago (October 29th, 2009)
Fluffball
Thanks! Whoa...I wisha Kate Bush!
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