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The Walker Of The Wind

This folk song is dedicated to my good friend. The music itself has got inspiration from celtic artists, especially from a scottish band called Runrig. Once again thanks to RnAM who created beautiful vocal track that fits nicely with the mood of the song. Everything else (except the wind sample) was created by another friend of mine, Band-in-a-box smile

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I was born to be
afraid of tiny breeze
but you will breathe the nature
when you see the swaying trees.
I wish to follow in your tracks
wherever you may go
to join your spirit's flight
to where the strongest flurries blow.

Dangers lie ahead
for the walker of the wind
brittle life hangs by a thread
when the gust begins.
Hold on to the brimstone
stand the pain in your knee
in the storm alone
fight your way back to me.

I haven't felt the need
to be bold and proud
but you have seen volcanoes burning
climbed above the clouds.
I wish that there will come a time
with challenges to share
but I guess my part always will be
to tell you to beware.

[Chorus]

I have fought my own tornado
when I fell for you
I had to leave my haven
once that startling wind blew.
When you face your fears
you find the urge to survive
you can't calm the turmoil
but you sparkle alive.

[Chorus]

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Janne

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Janne,Rob & Anne-Marie

Nice inventive track - reminded me a bit of something Yes might have done once.
Excellent vocals and a different and engaging backing - with an interesting melody.
Well done.

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Lovely opening on a song that has an uplifting, folky feel.
RNAM have done your lyrics proud here and the production is very well done.
Simpler than many of your songs and no less enjoyable!
btw Runrig are one of my favourite scottish bands.

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Janne, this is fabulous. VERY like the style of Runrig as you say. These guys are masters at ballads and you've certainly done well with this song

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Janne, great work again! Very tasty choices of instrumentation! The instrumental break is great as well as the Vocal! Thanks, Torrey

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Yes great folky Celtic feel.
Great performance and production.
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Wow - I really enjoyed this! The tune is wonderfully catchy, and to I thought the lyrics on this were very thoughtful and really drew me in to listen harder smile

Great job on this! Thanks so much for sharing smile


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Hi Janne,

Very nice music background. Good selection for the backing tracks. The piano is particularly catchy. And you can't go wrong with Rob and Anne-Marie. This is a really nice collaboration. Modern celtic with a dash of the old. Nice song and the finished product is terrific!

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Originally Posted By: PeterF
Nice inventive track - reminded me a bit of something Yes might have done once.Excellent vocals and a different and engaging backing - with an interesting melody.
Well done.
Peter


Thanks Peter for your kind words and interesting reference to Yes smile

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Originally Posted By: Robertkc
Lovely opening on a song that has an uplifting, folky feel.
RNAM have done your lyrics proud here and the production is very well done.
Simpler than many of your songs and no less enjoyable!
btw Runrig are one of my favourite scottish bands.

Robert


Thanks Robert for your very positive words smile I'm glad you enjoyed also my simpler song, although I think the melody was rhythmically bit challenging. Nice to hear there are others who like music of Runrig, I found the band at early 90's and I felt a deep connection with them immediately.

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Originally Posted By: furry
Janne, this is fabulous. VERY like the style of Runrig as you say. These guys are masters at ballads and you've certainly done well with this song


Thanks Graham for your kind comment smile I really appreciate that you think the song is very like the style of Runrig blush By the number of CDs per artist I own, Runrig is number 2 on my list.

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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Janne, great work again! Very tasty choices of instrumentation! The instrumental break is great as well as the Vocal! Thanks, Torrey


Thanks Torrey for your kind words, I'm glad you liked the instrumentation, some very nice Celtic instruments in BIAB laugh

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Originally Posted By: Rob4580
Yes great folky Celtic feel.
Great performance and production.
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Thanks Rob for your kind words smile

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This song starts off with a capital 'Q' for Quality.

And the quality follows the song throughout.

This is exceptional material, amazing instrumentation, stunning vocals, and superb vocal backings.

This is absolutely a real winner. Maybe some of the best material ever presented on this forum.

Quality, definitely.


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Originally Posted By: Deryk - PG Music
Wow - I really enjoyed this! The tune is wonderfully catchy, and to I thought the lyrics on this were very thoughtful and really drew me in to listen harder smile
Great job on this! Thanks so much for sharing smile


Thanks Deryk for your kind comment, glad to hear you enjoyed the tune and the lyrics smile

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Nice collaboration! I think it was Peter who mentioned Yes and, yes grin , it does hint of that.

Vocals and mix are tops along with the fine arrangement.

We enjoyed the spin!

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Really nice song!! Getting R and AM on vocals is always a good choice! Vocals are wonderful. Such a nice musical flow to this. Everything sounds great!! Take care. Greg

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Well, we also enjoyed this relatively simple song ;-)
we especially enjoyed singing it. Keep them simple songs coming ;-)

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Hello, Janne

Very beautiful song!
As Robert said, simpler than many of your songs and no less enjoyable!
RnAM's vocals are surely expressing what you want to say.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

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Originally Posted By: Al-David
Very nice music background. Good selection for the backing tracks. The piano is particularly catchy. And you can't go wrong with Rob and Anne-Marie. This is a really nice collaboration. Modern celtic with a dash of the old. Nice song and the finished product is terrific!
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Thanks Alan for your positive words smile Yes, you can always count on Rob and Anne-Marie smile

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