In a recent post, where I unveiled my latest ode to my beloved (and my muse), I mentioned that someday I would probably write and record a song that had to do with "something else".
That idea got under my skin. I wondered, though, what that song might look like. The answer was right under my nose.
I took my inspiration from INCARNATION, which has been monopolizing my time and mind and soul, anyway. I decided to start from the standpoint of what would I do if someone approached me and asked me to write an end title song for the movie. What would that sound like?
My vantage was Harry, the main character. How could I capture an aspect of his internal stuggle and his journey musically. Whether or not this song fits that bill is questionable, but It’s clearly inspired by it.
I am reasonably happy with the outcome, though I find these songs are usually "finished" when I get sick of futzing with them versus being perfect. I don’t know whether perfect is possible considering my equipment, ability, time, and talent. There are aspects of this one that make me cringe a bit–my vocals in parts and the drum track, where I had limited options for programming/editing to create more variety, in particular. But I am satisfied overall–enough so to share it here to all of you.
That said, here it is. I present to you: OF DREAMS.
Let me know what you think.
Of Dreams
Dreaming
I’m dreaming
Heaven weeps
While you sleep
And I-
I open my eyes again
I walk alone
A heart turned to stone
Eternity just laughs at me
And you-
You hang on my mind again
When all is said and done
Line up the setting suns
With endless nights
And I’m still left wondering
If they’re all a simple waste
Of dreams
Turn around
O! You silly clown
The light of day
Is the other way
When all is said and done
Line up the setting suns
With endless nights
And I’m still left wondering
In all our “come what mays”
In all our passion plays
In the fleeting taste
Of all our ought to bes
Is it all a simple waste
Is it worth us to embrace
And live, in fact, in place
Of dreams?
True Life 