For this one I did two live takes from two different perspectives and then laid down a couple voices for the chorus and a string backing. So it’s live with some post work.
The clapping is to help me sync the audio (recorded on the pc) with the video (recorded on a Vado). Also I love clapping, regardless of how bad I am at it.
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Lyrics:
Oh I never said this
my life is always ending
I built a little village
then burned it down
All along the edges
of fire and such inventions
like tourniquets and windmills
I saved the town
Hold to the body
As we swing from the stars
Hold to the body
As we swing from the stars
I’ve got a shoebox
of worn out believers
We’ve traveled so far
But we can’t seem to get here
Just like followers of a not yet born universe
Just like followers of a not yet born universe
Life in outer space
Is like laying in a coffin
An eternity of darkness
Without a sound
Only little children
dismayed and lightly wounded
can build a better rocket
and leave the ground
Did you know…I need a job?
Hey Sean! It’s my first time checking out your site.
Really nice song. You are a triple threat! 🙂
I think I might be a double-identity single threat, which can seem like a triple threat sometimes. Tho my main talent remains “elderliness”… 🙂
Werry nice. I like the ‘Sean’ voice.
This is my new favorite.
Your music really speaks to me. You find a nice balance between being haunting and uplifting. You’re truly gifted.
I really like the tracks that incorporate both voice styles. “T&W” might give “Lay My Head Down” a run for its money in being the best example of this so far.
That’s awesome, Fred…thanks so much!
I think this one might be my favorite yet. Very cool song, and not at all Fleetwood Mac!