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Hi All, Here's something I wrote many years ago, but have now finally recorded. This short & folky tune is called BLACK HORSE. He was running the horizon A blur against the sky Midnight black in the daylight In the corner of my eye I was barely 21 He was somewhere in his prime Had more heart than sense But I guess that comes with time Thunder on the hillside The sound comes across Warm breath in the cold mist In the shadow of the horse When I was 38 He lost part of his soul She was a mare without compare I couldn’t help or console Some days are short and narrow As I look back on our time He still wanders the fields He’s a ghost of his prime But, thunder on the hillside Freedom at all cost Springtime in the valley Another year of the horse Yeah, thunder on the hillside Sadness like a force Goodbyes and farewells The last season of the horse BIAB Tracks: 1418: Bass, Electric, Ev16 085 4200: Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm Songwriter Ev 120 1533: Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm Ev 120 RealDrums: NashvilleBrushesBalladPushEv16 Vocal recorded with a Copperphone Mic As always - thanks for listening! Bob
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Great folk song Bob.
Love the sound of it.
Awesome mix.
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Beautiful song, Bob! Lots of nice imagery here, "he's a ghost of his prime" is my favorite. The simplicity of the structure and instrumentation works perfectly. The mix is crystal clear. A very enjoyable blast from your past!
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Too many guitars (is that a thing?)
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David,
Thanks. Much appreciated.
Bob
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Bob...another beautiful melody with your wonderful storytelling attached...I really like the piano line...very simple and consistent...laying the foundation...I would call it Americana at a high level...and the fade is a very effective tool in the song...especially considering the last couple of lines...a treasure at the bottom of the chest...always nice to find them...and always remember a song that's old to you is brand new to us!
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Well constructed narrative and melody.
Cool performance too.
Cheers
rayc
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Another really interesting song lyrically. The piano was the perfect choice, but it's another song, User Showcase-wise, which I fell would be better longer with a cool solo in the middle. You're certainly a prolific lyricist. Well done.
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Hey Bob, I love the simplicity of this, the mix and lyrics are great and your vocals shine.
The only slight drawback is that for me, it's too short, I wanted more.
A chorus, bridge or solo would have filled it out.
Nonetheless, this is really good.
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"Had more heart than sense
But I guess that comes with time"
That would have been enough for me.
All that stuff that goes along with it....just as good.
Yes.
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Dan,
That's very kind - thank you.
Bob
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Simple but effective, I can see you sitting at the piano and singing your song.
Lyrics/storytelling is again the highlight, it always amazes me how strong images you're able to create.
Superb!
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Dang! You are so good at this, Bob. Always love your story lyrics, and the way you present them in an engaging melody with the best vocal delivery. I'm diggin' the subtle (almost background) scatting in this one too.
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Ray,
Much appreciated - thank you.
Bob
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Bob
Evocative and entertaining.
Good song.
Peter
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Chay,
Much appreciate the comments - thank you.
Bob
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I like the lyrics. Goes well with the feel of the overall composition.
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BT,
Thanks - much appreciated.
Bob
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This is a shining example of “less is more.”
We love everything about it and can feel the movement of time in your story while listening.
As with all your tunes there's no need to quote a favorite line.
They are all worthy of quotes ... many quotes.
And the imagery is priceless. Worthy of a film or series placement indeed.
Nice session guys, fine vocals and an excellent mix.
We’re very glad you got around to recording this one!
J&B
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Very nice Bob. A great write with the perfect backing track, all well mixed. I got off the phone earlier today with a friend who's heading out to the Northern Nevada desert with some other friends of mine for a couple of weeks. I haven't been able to go with them for years, but that first verse of yours took me back there - where the wild horses still run. Thanks for the memories!
Brad
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