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https://soundcloud.com/lawrence-olivier/i-will

I was remixing songs and thought I might repost this song. Janice sings a beautiful harmony.


The song is a love letter to my two children.


I Will (2-2-13)


I will build you a strong house to spare you heartache
and to keep you from drowning a sturdy new boat
I will search for good omens to guide through life
I will sing you jubilees for your everlasting soul


when scallywags call I will turn them away
for your hunger pangs I will dig you a row
I will rock you to sleep from a long day of strife
and when you curse my name my silence I will hold


I will kiss you goodby cause I know you can't stay
I will swallow my tears until I'm alone
I will sleep with your pillow all through the night
If I can't be your rock let me be your stone


may the love that I woven warm you someday
then memories of me might stave off the cold
may the lessons I've taught you fit you just right
and the old house I built you, will you one day call home

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Great to hear this again.

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This is really good! You two are excellent together. I liked the orchestration build up starting with a single guitar to a full band then repeating the process. Excellent!


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Lot to like here, especially for me the dynamics and the rhyme pattern, which took it up another level IMHO.


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Ms. Janice does a grand job alongside your vocal.
A lovely, plaintive feel to this remix.
COOL.

Last edited by rayc; 10/22/19 07:07 PM.

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That is such a sweet concept behind the song. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.


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I remember this fine song- you write avoiding cliches and turning familiar images in a memorable, personal way.
Nice build to this version with that almost acapella break at 3:00... and of course Janice`s unmatched way of supporting your lead vocal.
Really, really good!

Robert

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Lovely song Lawrence. Cool vocal. Janice adds such a nice touch to the song. Well done


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Hi Lawrence,

I don't remember what your original mix sounded like, but I do remember this fine song. Good to hear it again!

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Originally Posted By: MarioD
This is really good! You two are excellent together. I liked the orchestration build up starting with a single guitar to a full band then repeating the process. Excellent!


Originally Posted By: rayc
Ms. Janice does a grand job alongside your vocal.
A lovely, plaintive feel to this remix.
COOL.


Thanks for mentioning my small part in this. It's one of my favorites and as I
sang it at a friend's wake it will always remain in my heart.

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Hi gruverider and Janice,

Oh boy, what a treat... My favorite voices combined in such a beautiful song.I do like that mix - very tasteful !!!!

Enjoyed my listen a lot.

All the best,

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Great to hear this again.
Glad you enjoyed it Floyd.

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This is really good! You two are excellent together. I liked the orchestration build up starting with a single guitar to a full band then repeating the process. Excellent!
Thank you Mario.

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Originally Posted By: TuneMonger
Lot to like here, especially for me the dynamics and the rhyme pattern, which took it up another level IMHO.
Thank you so much.

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Originally Posted By: rayc
Ms. Janice does a grand job alongside your vocal.
A lovely, plaintive feel to this remix.
COOL.
Ray, thank you. Janice did a beautiful job!

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Originally Posted By: Ember - PG Music
That is such a sweet concept behind the song. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.
Thank you Ember.

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Originally Posted By: Robertkc
I remember this fine song- you write avoiding cliches and turning familiar images in a memorable, personal way.
Nice build to this version with that almost acapella break at 3:00... and of course Janice`s unmatched way of supporting your lead vocal.
Really, really good!

Robert
Robert, once again thank you very much.

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Lovely song Lawrence. Cool vocal. Janice adds such a nice touch to the song. Well done
Scott, thank you.

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Hi Lawrence,

I don't remember what your original mix sounded like, but I do remember this fine song. Good to hear it again!

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it.

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Thanks for mentioning my small part in this. It's one of my favorites and as I
sang it at a friend's wake it will always remain in my heart.

Janice[/quote] Janice, I go back to this song again and again. I can't believe how much time has past since we did this one.

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