I had posted a Baroque pop 60sish version of this some time ago.
That version still needs work - partly the arrangement and partly my knowledge of managing the Mel9 pedal better.
This is a straighter, less stilted, version closer to the original from 1983 with a lovely solo lead part played by Gerry Steele of The Hamilton Steele Band,
BIAB - drums and organ courtesy of BIAD 2011
Vantage bass
Squire Mustang Bullet HH guitar
Bruno Royal Artist semi acoustic guitar
L'Grand Dynamic microphone.
Mixed in REAPER using stock plugs plus Blockfish for vocals.
Again, vocals & melody are by Miriam Webb.
This version was mastered by the excellent M.E. at Happy Beat Studios in the UK.
Sandpaper Castles 1811 - soundcloud
copyright cochrane/webb

Sandpaper Castles 1811
I'll build a sandpaper castle,
Beneath the noonday sun,
I'll sit & watch the people,
& laugh as they run.
Within my silent citadel,
I'll shut out the world,
& shelter in my fortress,
Making plans that won't unfurl.
I'll celebrate my solitude,
With music, wine & song,
Loneliness won't reach me;
Nothing can go wrong.
I'll fill my day with minutes,
& watch them slip away,
Eternally grateful for the present,
& the memories they slay.
Just sit & play old records,
& scratch them when they're done,
Try to destroy the memories,
But can they be outrun?
I'll celebrate my solitude,
With music, wine & song,
Loneliness won't reach me;
Nothing can go wrong.
Almost silently the day breaks,
& with it comes the rain,
So I sit in semi darkness,
& pray to go insane.
My mask I'll wear to meals,
For 'tis the part I'd planned,
You know!
The same old story,
In castles made of sand...

Last edited by rayc; 03/19/18 05:30 PM.

Cheers
rayc
"What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe