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With TheTiler's consent, I am reposting this song here. I have taken the comments from the original posting into consideration and made a few slight changes to the song. Not too much of a remix, really.

Just revisited....

Lyrics:
My Way Home

I arose to the morn',
A swirl of misty colors in the glimmering east,
Drawing my gaze to its view.
And the bright-brimming dawn brought to mind a promise made,
Beckoning my weary feet on my way back home.

On my way, my way home, step by step
To you.

Passing the fields and the places I knew before
Sun upon my face, inspired by the grace
Of returning to all that I loved and held dear before
The birds in the trees offer sweet serenade.

On my way, my way home, step by step
To you.
On my way, way back home, step by step
To you.

I arose to the morn',
And the memory of a promise made
Beckoning my weary steps back home.
And I'll go on my way, 'til I find myself at journey's end,
Bringing my wayward steps home
To you.

(Lyrics by Mystified)
Featuring TheTiler on guitar

Hardware:
Behringer B-1 Condenser Mic
Mobile-Pre USB
Computers by Macintosh

Software:
GarageBand
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Myst &mdash 02/26/05 - 02:22:28 PM
So glad you re-posted this wonderful song. This is still an
absolute treasure! Your singing and lyrical talents really
complete this tune! (Yes, I still consider this a tapestry.)

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Myst &mdash 02/27/05 - 09:52:24 AM
Thank you, AC.

Your words and your encouragement are greatly appreciated :)


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Myst &mdash 02/27/05 - 04:35:01 PM
To: aclarke

I am tickled pink too. I am so very glad that she did this. And she has so
many posts here for My Way Home (revisited)

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Gorgeous &mdash 02/26/05 - 04:30:47 PM
OOOh.

You are one talented lady Mysti!

Beautifully sung and fabulous melody and harmonies.
I love the lyrics..

TheTiler, you have played beautifully on this.

Slimmie




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Gorgeous &mdash 02/27/05 - 10:38:29 AM
Thank you so much, Slimmie, for dropping by to listen (again) and leave a
comment. (And the rest of you, too!)

I know we've discussed this song, and I believe I mentioned in the previous
posting comments how after a few listens to TheTiler's beautiful instrumental
"Beyond That Fence" everything--lyrics, melody, harmonies--just seemed to
fall into place.

Hard to take credit for inspiration... But I am most definitely grateful that I've
had a chance to do this and post it here.
Such positive and encouraging comments make it all the more worthwhile.

Thank you, again :)

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Gorgeous &mdash 02/27/05 - 04:31:48 PM
Thanks SlimGirlFat

Working with Mystified has been the highlight of my being here so far at MJ.

I know she can do other styles and I am sure you will see that in the future.
She sure does feel at home singing & working with an acoustical guitar. I am
sure that is not the only instrument she can adapt to. But when I hear those
two songs we did, it really does amaze me how she fits in so well with the
tone of the guitar.


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Magical &mdash 02/26/05 - 04:34:35 PM
I loved it the first time and love it now.
The vocals and guitar are stunning.

On this remix, I think that I heard you looking at a
cowbell. Nice touch.

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Magical &mdash 02/27/05 - 10:43:31 AM

Thank you for your comments, Mungo :)

And yes...very good ear there!
Cowbell, and if you notice there in the picture....sheepbells, too :)

(Is that a real word....?)


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Magical &mdash 02/27/05 - 04:15:48 PM
Thanks for being such a regular here and posting.

Enjoy your comments.

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Very sweet singing ! &mdash 02/26/05 - 04:44:04 PM
What a perfect picture for this song:) !!!

In your words "passing the fields", how can you ask for a
better picture!

Love those words "in memory of a promise made". That
has a mysterious powerful almost patriarchal feeling to it.

What is a real vocal grabber to me is the words "offer
sweet serenade" harmonization. Tobin even mentioned
that he thought that was real nice!
Great font for the title of the picture.

Thanks so much for taking out my breathing in the
beginning so people don't think I was on life support.

Mystified didn't seem to care but I loathed it.
So on my prodding she did :)
Yippi, now I can rest a bit easier !

Thanks Mystified for uploading the newer version.


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Very sweet singing ! &mdash 02/26/05 - 05:13:05 PM
You have managed to show what a sensitive person you are .Lovely voice and
endearing lyrics. Very well done on the harmonies. Congratulations

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Very sweet singing ! &mdash 02/27/05 - 02:14:07 PM

Thank you very much, bundoo, for listening and taking the time to comment.

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Very sweet singing ! &mdash 02/28/05 - 08:53:49 AM
Thanks bundoo for being so gracious.



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Very sweet singing ! &mdash 02/27/05 - 02:01:44 PM

...And thank *you*, Tiler, for the beautiful and inspiring music to which the
lyrics and vocals were set. Inspiration was easy to draw upon with the
original composition "Beyond That Fence."
I am grateful.

TheTiler sent me a revised intro, from which I spliced out the audible
breathing. Though some mentioned that the original ending seemed to draw
on for too long, I liked the momentum it offered from the message...to take
those steps homeward, and so I cropped the ending a little but hopefully have
retained the integrity of the piece....


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Very sweet singing ! &mdash 02/27/05 - 04:37:22 PM
No problem Mystified

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The Tiler

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Wonderful &mdash 02/27/05 - 04:26:48 AM
It sounds more subtle and soft this time ... a lovely
song and beautifully performed.

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Wonderful &mdash 02/27/05 - 04:21:14 PM

Thank you, Rebsie.
I explain a bit what I did to the mix below in response to Cameron's remarks.
I so appreciate your comments, and for all your support :)



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Wonderful &mdash 02/28/05 - 08:57:55 AM
Thanks Rebsie for posting.


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Thouroghly &mdash 02/27/05 - 08:27:52 AM
enjoyed it!

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Thouroghly &mdash 02/27/05 - 04:44:28 PM
Thank you! :)

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Thouroghly &mdash 02/28/05 - 09:00:08 AM
Wow!

Thanks Sentinel for the kind words!


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good is now better &mdash 02/27/05 - 09:31:20 AM
This mix sounds cleaner and better balanced. Wonderful
song, great to hear it again!

Somehow, this version is more confident, more deliberate.
Seems like you're really sinking into the vocals. They have
a sense of solidity and "groundedness". Your voice sounds
wonderful with thetiler's excellent guitar accompaniment.

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good is now better &mdash 02/27/05 - 05:09:36 PM

Thank you, Cameron, for your lovely comments.
Hmm...as for the 'somehow' of the remix....I adjusted the panning of the two
voices more to the center (something suggested on the last version). Also,
while working on On & On, I noticed that the basic setting I was using for the
vocals had a preset effect assigned to it, which I removed. I think this clarified
the voice to a purer sound, and gave it more focus.

I'm glad these minor changes have been beneficial. Thank you for noting this
in your comments, and taking the time to listen again.



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good is now better &mdash 02/28/05 - 08:48:31 AM
Thanks Cameron for the post and noticing the finer elements of the recording
techniques.
Mystified, you amaze me with your talents.



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Holy $%@*! &mdash 02/27/05 - 09:47:37 AM
That was darn pretty. I'm just shaking my head.

Excellent mix.
Incredibly gorgeous guitar/voice combo.
Flawlessly sweet.

Makes me feel all tender and stuff.

(I'm holding a 10 card over my head.)

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Holy $%@*! &mdash 02/27/05 - 05:26:04 PM

Awww, UncleSammy....Thank you :)

Now I'm speechless, too.



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Holy $%@*! &mdash 02/28/05 - 08:51:26 AM
UncleSamwich

Thanks for being so kind!

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A true folk song. &mdash 02/27/05 - 12:19:13 PM
Tiler's playing is so warm and free on this song, and you really captured the beautiful melody throughout. I really like the airy tone on your upper harmonies. Really nice!

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A true folk song. &mdash 03/01/05 - 11:22:03 PM
Thank you so much, Emily!
I very much appreciate your comments and encouragement.



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A true folk song. &mdash 03/02/05 - 12:18:00 AM
Thanks Emily!

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Melting Heart &mdash 02/27/05 - 03:02:13 PM
What a beautiful blend of guitar, vocal lead and
harmonies. This song is what we all love songs to do..to
take us to a place deep within our beings, moving us to a
magnificent place...Myst...your vocal creation has done
just that.

I stand in awe and enjoy your talent immensely.
Tiler....you play beautifully. What a joy to listen to artists
such as the two of you.

Fabulous work.

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Melting Heart &mdash 03/02/05 - 12:01:30 AM
Thank you so much, Synco, for such kind and eloquent words.
It means a lot to me that this song is inspirational to others.



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Melting Heart &mdash 03/02/05 - 12:20:02 AM
Thanks for the great compliment !

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lovely lyrics, guitar &mdash 02/27/05 - 03:50:43 PM
good lyrics are hard to write... as you probably know, and
of course the guitar was spot on again as always. Thanks
for sharing. Great collab.

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lovely lyrics, guitar &mdash 03/02/05 - 12:07:21 AM
wow..thank you, daphna, for taking the time to leave your comments.

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lovely lyrics, guitar &mdash 03/02/05 - 12:22:06 AM
Dapna, your such a treasure here at MJ. Your comments are quite welcome.

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Standing Ovation!!! &mdash 02/27/05 - 06:59:46 PM
Sitting here listening for the umpteenth time and this song is washing away all of the stress of a difficult week. Can't say enough about the harmonic treasures in every verse. I'm so glad MacJams has cultivated an atmosphere that connects artists meant to make music together. More. 10 x 4

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Standing Ovation!!! &mdash 03/02/05 - 12:14:43 AM

And I am so glad that this song has been able to inspire and rejuvenate.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment, Skipper. The
support of the MacJams community, and people like yourself, is wonderful.

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Standing Ovation!!! &mdash 03/02/05 - 12:25:07 AM
Thanks skipper, that was a treasure of a compliment.
Good luck to you!


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Warmth &mdash 02/28/05 - 09:45:00 PM
Congrats to the both of you on this one. Two exquisite
performances.

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Warmth &mdash 03/02/05 - 12:23:21 AM

Thank you, Alimar. Your willingness to answer all my questions about
GarageBand this-that-and-the-other is nothing short of laudable.
So...here....have some lauds!

(And thank you, again.)

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Warmth &mdash 03/02/05 - 12:28:15 AM
Thanks Alimar

Your vocals with Mystified (AM) were sure nice sounding as well!

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Wow &mdash 03/01/05 - 03:46:37 PM
Beautiful vocals. I'm very impressed!

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Wow &mdash 03/02/05 - 12:25:55 AM

Thank you, Batoosie! I'm most grateful for your comments :)



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wondrous symphony of two souls &mdash 03/01/05 - 11:17:54 PM
I really like this. No need to over-analyze. Did I say I really
like this?

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wondrous symphony of two souls &mdash 03/02/05 - 12:28:33 AM

Awww, rscheltty. Symphony? Thank you for such a lovely comment.

And did I say thank you?


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wondrous symphony of two souls &mdash 03/02/05 - 12:33:04 AM
Thanks Richard

Enjoy all your comments, your honesty with me in your postings are very
helpful.


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The Tiler

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Great Song! &mdash 03/02/05 - 05:01:49 AM
Very cool! Nice vocal and guitar!
deserving 10-10-10-10!

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Great Song! &mdash 03/02/05 - 10:45:01 AM

Thank you so much for posting a comment.
It is greatly appreciated!



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Great Song! &mdash 03/02/05 - 03:18:34 PM
Thanks White Hawks

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The Tiler

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Stunning simplicity &mdash 03/02/05 - 08:47:05 AM
Lyrical, uncluttered, pure, lovely. The world, and this site,
needs more of this. Thanks.

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Stunning simplicity &mdash 03/02/05 - 11:12:05 AM
I am grateful for your comments, atwood, as your own music does exactly the same in inspiring and uplifting.
Thank you so much, in turn.



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Stunning simplicity &mdash 03/02/05 - 03:19:50 PM
Thanks Tom for stopping by

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saki bomb &mdash 03/19/05 - 11:50:12 PM
this really is a beautiful and simple piece. i restate
myself that it reminds me of erasure's 'blue
savannah', but obviously in another dimension.
but still- everything about this piece is is just
adorable. love it.

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saki bomb &mdash 03/20/05 - 05:35:50 PM


Thank you. Your kind words are so very much appreciated!



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saki bomb &mdash 05/20/05 - 07:25:07 AM
Thanks Ecc for my little part. But It couldn't of been done with out Mysti :)



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Angels &mdash 04/09/05 - 02:43:57 PM
The angels are speaking... Shh, I need to listen one more time...

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Angels &mdash 04/19/05 - 02:00:11 AM
Thanks, Del :)
what a sweet compliment..

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Angels &mdash 05/20/05 - 07:27:13 AM
Thanks Del for the compliment, I appreciate it as well.

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Gorgeous &mdash 04/09/05 - 11:15:37 PM
What a beautiful piece of music this is...so natural,
cohesive and magnificent!

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Gorgeous &mdash 04/19/05 - 02:01:44 AM
Thanks so much, Tom.
Your comments are appreciated.

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Gorgeous &mdash 05/20/05 - 07:29:54 AM
wow, Tom Thanks too :)

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Timeless folk &mdash 04/21/05 - 07:10:18 AM
Timeless. Each of you did a perfect job on this song. Judy
Collins would be filled with awe.

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Timeless folk &mdash 04/21/05 - 07:14:44 AM
Timeless. Each of you did a perfect job on this song. Judy
Collins would be filled with awe.

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lost in this one... &mdash 04/28/05 - 09:29:05 AM
this song sounds so fresh and familiar, that i was instantly
lured in and held. the guitar is so light and warm, while
the voice seems to hover lovely just above. wonderful
music. thank you for sharing your work!

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lost in this one... &mdash 05/22/05 - 11:45:12 PM
Thank you, Boris, for your generous comments.
I'm glad, once again, that this song has a positive affect upon people...


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lost in this one... &mdash 07/06/05 - 10:52:31 PM
Thanks BB

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YES! &mdash 10/20/05 - 07:03:26 PM
Great song Myst and Tiler:
I'm new to this site, but giving this song into the high sevens shows this
is a tough audience!....As far as I'm concerned this is more like I 9.5....I
can't vote cause I don't have enough points yet but when I do I'll revisit
and see if I can up this score alittle! Great work! Its exciting to hear such
talented people. Myst your voice is very healing, more people should be
hearing it, especially these days...Peace, digitalnirvana9

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