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Clouds Drift Away

https://soundcloud.com/peterf1957/clouds-drift-away

Lyric & Vocal Leon
Me -Nylon & Electric Guitar solos

RealTracks in style: 366:Bass, Electric, Country Ev 065
RealTracks in style: ~365:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 085
RealTracks in style: 2448:Guitar, Electric, Background, PopDreamyBrent Ev 085
RealTracks in style: 2444:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Background PopCountryBrent Ev 085
RealDrums in style: NashvilleEven8^2-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat
There is an organ in there as well.

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I was thinking of a day I the mountains in France
Wondering if maybe I’d take a chance on you
And you’d take a chance on me too
I was walking through the forest with a glint in my eye
The clouds drift away and above me the sky is so blue
Almost too good to be true
Poor as a beggar and drunk as a loon
He cursed her sweet name and he howled at the moon
And said don’t you worry my friend we’ll all be dead soon
He laughed like he does and ran a hand through his hair
Fixed me like an insect with a basilisk stare
Said oh you glib shallow Johnny just have a care
So I walked home alone I was tired near to death
I thought of the places I should never have left
I thought of the places I should have left well alone
I was thinking of a day a storm on the ocean
I was thinking of the words that set things in motion with you
From such a small seed it all grew
I was walking through the shallows where they reflected the clouds
I was feeling like an Emperor I was singing aloud
I was wine drunk on happiness and wondering if it was allowed
Hard on the outside and soft underneath
Desperately seeking a set of beliefs
She brought me some comfort she brought me some blessed relief
She asked me for distance I granted it gladly
We both needed assistance but I knew ‘twould end badly
So with some hesitation I wished her goodnight and went home
I was thinking of a day I the mountains in France
Wondering if maybe I’d take a chance on you
Almost too good to be true

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Nice song. I enjoyed this a lot. It's nicely arranged, produced and performed.



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Peter,

A nice overall sound to this. Good arrangement and mix.

I especially liked the outro guitars and the interplay between the electric and nylon... nicely done...

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Nice song, I enjoyed that and I now know what basilisk means blush

nice guitar work

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Hi Peter,

nice song. Well written and produced.
Nice guitar work.
Enjoyable listen.

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Hi Peter,

This is another very fine song!
First Anne-Marie wants to compliment you on your rhyming scheme in the beginning of the song:

"I was thinking of a day I the mountains in France
Wondering if maybe I’d take a chance on you
And you’d take a chance on me too"

Rob compliments you on your very wise choice of RTs.
He's a big fan of the Brent Dreamy and Baritone RTs.
We particularly like your solo guitar work.

Once again very good vocals by Leon.

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Nice song. I'm a but unclear on details, but a nice all the same.


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Nice work; like the guitars; thanks for sharing!


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The lyrics were written quite some time ago - this is a new version of the song. I'm not sure I ever asked what the obscure vocals refer to - and the author is on holidays in Europe (possibly in the mountains in France?)

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Thanks for all the feedback it is much appreciated. It's always interesting (and challenging) putting Leon's lyrics to music.

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There's a lot to like here and the vocal and guitars are
right at the top. You chose a good lineup of RT's
to support the lyric and melody. It all works well
for me. Love the guitar tone. Enjoyed it!!

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Hey Peter,
Thanks for posting. I liked the way you fit the vocals, RTs and guitars together. I also really liked the mood you set with this one, and the lyrics are a perfect fit too. Nicely done.

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Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
There's a lot to like here and the vocal and guitars are
right at the top. You chose a good lineup of RT's
to support the lyric and melody. It all works well
for me. Love the guitar tone. Enjoyed it!!

J&B


A super big +1!

PS - love your guitar work!


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Sweet nylon and electric solos! And an engaging mix!

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