Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread
Print Thread
Go To
Page 1 of 2 1 2
#726739 08/05/22 07:19 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 3,357
Veteran
OP Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 3,357

A song from my folky-mystical side which Scott agreed to embellish with his delicate guitar talents.

Which Dream


Which Dream

which dream
which dream will you choose

the dream of immortality
losing youth in vanity`s
lake of mirrors
hungry eyes of children look
flipping pages of your book
for an ending clear

waking you`ll know what to do
the mystery
is dreaming you

which house
which house will you build
the heart house shuttered up by fear
pictures whisper when you draw near
leave the door ajar
travelling by compass yearning
raising arches ever learning
where to hang your star

arriving you`ll know what to do
the mystery
is expecting you

which song
which song will you sing

the song played on a cheap guitar
ageing fingers cannot barre
the moon to impress
a voice with no boast or lament
your bones become the instrument
angels bless

beginning you`ll know what to do
the mystery
sings through you

which dream
which dream will you choose

© Robert Cordrey Oct. 2021





Style is _FUNDY.STY (Fundy Songwriter Quartet)

RealTracks in style: 1255:Bass, Electric, PopShiningA-B Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 1264:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopShiningA-B Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 405:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 1681:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 2510:Viola, Background PopEven Ev 120 (1TrackStringQuartet)
RealTracks in song: 3554:Multi[Thickened=5] String Quartet, Rhythm PopHall Ev 085

User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 2,289
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 2,289
Robert...very interesting and enjoyable...first off I think your vocals and harmonies were excellent...secondly I love the track...an acoustic dream if I might say so...I was reminded of Neil Young for some reason and with your harmonies maybe some Crosby, Stills and Nash along at times...you can never go wrong with Scott playing in the track...he is top of the food chain as a guitarist...I really enjoyed this...thanks for posting it...Dan

Last edited by firesong; 08/05/22 07:53 AM.

www.soundclick.com/firesong
BiaB 2024, Steinberg Cubase Pro 13, Wavelab 11.2, SpetraLayers Pro 10, Audacity, Steinberg UR44 Interface, Yamaha Genos, Roland FP60 and FP10, Windows 10

You are who you are because you do what you do because of what you believe.
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,640
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,640
Robert

A lovely mystical folk song. Excellent vocals and harmony in a suitable folky backing with some nice guitar from Scott.
Could imagine Donovan covering this in the 60's.

Nice work.

Peter

User Showcase
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 4,052
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 4,052
Very original composition! Indeed mystical, but also slightly dark, like only you can do.

Your songs are always special, this is no exception. In this case, the Roy Orbison timbre is more audible than ever.

Rob


We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1gsdNLE7_Gy8qavoOplQow/videos
http://rnam.net/


User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,372
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,372
Lyrics are really interesting, Robert.
Good one.

Vic

User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 1,482
Expert
Offline
Expert
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 1,482
Hi Robert and Scott
Absolutely interesting song
Really cool melody
Very nice sung
And Scott plays once again excellent guitar
I liked it very much
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

User Showcase
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 4,349
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 4,349
Robert, your lyrics are always so engaging. You write in a wonderful way of bringing out the imagery. Vocals are so good. Intricate and precise, interweaving and supporting. Scott, your guitar work is always so complimentary to the style. So well done guys.


Enjoy whatever happens!
marty

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@babumusic51
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/marty-straub
Band in a Box, Reaper, Cakewalk, Ozone 11
User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 617
Journeyman
Offline
Journeyman
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 617
Really intriguing gents! Love the feel, very soothing to be sure. Have you considered lifting the melody in the shorter sections of the lyrics?

User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,223
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,223
I really enjoyed the lyrics, mysteries of life in a nutshell, keeping positive dream. Those images are really strong, my favorites: "the dream of immortality/losing youth in vanity`s", "your bones become the instrument/angels bless".
Harmonies are excellent, creating haunting feeling when voices are speaking around, sounds of gospel and African style, amazing work.
Creative use of BIAB instruments even without drums, beautifully flowing mood sits perfectly, that viola together with Scott's light guitar playing make this sound very original and extra-ordinary.

Janne


Hear My Music:

Soundcloud
YouTube

User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 3,357
Veteran
OP Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 3,357
Originally Posted By: firesong
Robert...very interesting and enjoyable...first off I think your vocals and harmonies were excellent...secondly I love the track...an acoustic dream if I might say so...I was reminded of Neil Young for some reason and with your harmonies maybe some Crosby, Stills and Nash along at times...you can never go wrong with Scott playing in the track...he is top of the food chain as a guitarist...I really enjoyed this...thanks for posting it...Dan


That`s very kind,Dan. I know my harmonies don`t attain the perfection of CSN&Y, but I`m glad this reminded you of them.


Originally Posted By: PeterF
Robert

A lovely mystical folk song. Excellent vocals and harmony in a suitable folky backing with some nice guitar from Scott.
Could imagine Donovan covering this in the 60's.

Nice work.

Peter


Thank you Peter!

Originally Posted By: RnAM
Very original composition! Indeed mystical, but also slightly dark, like only you can do.

Your songs are always special, this is no exception. In this case, the Roy Orbison timbre is more audible than ever.

Rob


Rob,
I like to think the flowerpowerish feel of this is tempered by that darker side you noticed.
Thanks very much for your listen and comments!

Originally Posted By: vicarn
Lyrics are really interesting, Robert.
Good one.

Vic


Thank you, Vic!

Originally Posted By: PROJECT M
Hi Robert and Scott
Absolutely interesting song
Really cool melody
Very nice sung
And Scott plays once again excellent guitar
I liked it very much
Many greetings
Andi ;-)


Andi,
I`m glad you found the song interesting and heard Scott`s contribution.
Initially this was written with the idea of just the strings to embellish - I think Scott came up with some lovely delicate playing that fits the mood.
Thank you for commenting.


Robert

User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 23,055
Veteran
Online Content
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 23,055
Robert, the first singer that came to mind was Art Garfunkel. He could have sung this one.

The lyrics are magical, brilliant write.
Super vocal, backing tracks, and mix.

Loved it.


My momma didn't raise a fool. And if she did it, was one of my brothers.

64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,336
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,336
Hi Robert & Scott


Mario said it pretty darn good. His Art Garfunkle suggestion is spot on. Your lyrics always paint such wonderful mindscapes. And Scott casn make just about any song better.

Very nice! And it's great to hear another one from you.

Alan


BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaks*Win11*32GB DDR5*Rhyzen 9745x*AT 2035 Mic*Peavey Nashville 112 Amp*Ibanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar

Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops

User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,388
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,388
Robert,

"the song played on a cheap guitar
ageing fingers cannot barre
the moon to impress
a voice with no boast or lament
your bones become the instrument
angels bless"

You have such a unique and interesting poetic lyric style.
They transport the listener to magical and mystic places.
AND make one think.

Cool vocals and harmonies.
Cool BAND.

Scott's guitar is the perfect compliment (as always).

Much enjoyed.

fj

User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2022
Posts: 2,326
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2022
Posts: 2,326
For whatever reason I see a Disney movie when I listen to the song, would be a prefect film music in my opinion. You create images...

And I dig your harmonies, really good vocals!

User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 2,560
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 2,560
Robert, you are a poet indeed.
Great job !

"leave the door ajar
travelling by compass yearning
raising arches ever learning
where to hang your star"


https://soundcloud.com/user-646279677
BiaB 2025 Windows
For me there’s no better place in the band than to have one leg in the harmony world and the other in the percussive. Thank you Paul Tutmarc and Leo Fender.
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 7,951
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 7,951
Thanks for checking the song. I was so glad to be able to play on one of Roberts folk songs. Really glad you like it....


Scott Collingwood
https://soundcloud.com/scottt709
https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca
https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,323
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,323

Really beautiful Robert. Classic dreamy folk with your own unique mystical twist.

Loved it!

User Showcase
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 2,434
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 2,434
Oh my word. This is incredible. You are by far one of the very best songwriters on here. It really is an honour to hear your songs, thank you so much for sharing.

Lyrics, harmonies ... everything. Your gift for communication is incredible, and defies analysis and analytical description. The lyrics, for me, are so special here, that said. Some of your lyrics, at times, are a little inscrutable - at least for the likes of me ... I'd like to think that I understood the ones in this song, though.

Just as a "sample":

"the song played on a cheap guitar
ageing fingers cannot barre
the moon to impress
a voice with no boast or lament
your bones become the instrument
angels bless

beginning you`ll know what to do
the mystery
sings through you" ...

WOW.

I'd love to think that the mystery is indeed dreaming me. I hope so, anyway.

Thank you for your extraordinary sensitivity of the soul, and for sharing these inspired songs with us.

User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 15,293
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 15,293
“the mystery
sings through you”

Yes!

A lovely folk song with mystical harmonies that gave us images of scenes from A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Scott’s dreamy playing was a great addition to the delicate fingerpicked guitar and the viola.

Dream some more!

J&B


Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more.
If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks!
Our Videos are here on our website.
User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 3,357
Veteran
OP Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 3,357
Marti, Dewey, Janne, Mario, Al, Floyd, B.D. Thomas, Bass Thumper, David, James, Janice & Bud:
Thanks to you all for your listens and very interesting and supportive comments!

Robert

Previous Thread
Next Thread
Go To
Page 1 of 2 1 2

Link Copied to Clipboard
ChatPG

Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.

ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.

PG Music News
Band-in-a-Box 2025 Italian Version is Here!

Cari amici
È stata aggerate la versione in Italiano del programma più amato dagli appassionati di musica, il nostro Band-in-a-Box.
Questo è il link alla nuova versione 2025.

Di seguito i link per scaricare il pacchetti di lingua italiana aggiornati per Band-in-a-Box e RealBand, anche per chi avesse già comprato la nuova versione in inglese.

Band-in-a-Box 2025 - Italiano
RealBand 2025 - Italiano

Band-in-a-Box 2025 French Version is Here!

Bonjour à tous,

Band-in-a-Box® 2025 pour Windows est disponible en Français.
Le téléchargement se fait à partir du site PG Music

Pour ceux qui auraient déjà acheté la version 2025 de Band-in-a-Box (et qui donc ont une version anglaise), il est possible de "franciser" cette version avec les patchs suivants:

BIAB 2025 - francisation
RealBand 2025 - francisation

Voilà, enjoy!

Band-in-a-Box 2025 German Version is Here!

Band-in-a-Box 2025 für Windows Deutsch ist verfügbar!

Die deutsche Version Band-in-a-Box® 2025 für Windows ist ab sofort verfügbar!

Alle die bereits die englische Version von Band-in-a-Box und RealBand 2024 installiert haben, finden hier die Installationsdateien für das Sprachenupdate:

https://nn.pgmusic.com/pgfiles/languagesupport/deutsch2025.exe
https://nn.pgmusic.com/pgfiles/languagesupport/deutsch2025RB.exe

Update Your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 to Build 1128 for Windows Today!

Already using Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Windows®? Download Build 1128 now from our Support Page to enjoy the latest enhancements and improvements from our team.

Stay up to date—get the latest update now!

Update to RealBand® 2025 Build 5 Windows Today!

Already using RealBand® 2025 for Windows®? Download Build 5 now from our Support Page to ensure you have the latest enhancements and improvements from our team.

Get the latest update today!

PowerTracks Pro Audio 2025 for Windows is Here!

PowerTracks Pro Audio 2025 is here! This new version introduces many features, including VST3 support, the ability to load or import a .FLAC file, a reset option for track height in the Tracks window, a taller Timeline on the Notation window toolbar, new freeze buttons in the Tracks window, three toolbar modes (two rows, single row, and none), the improved Select Patch dialog with text-based search and numeric patch display, a new button in the DirectX/VST window to copy an effects group, and more!

First-time packages start at only $49. Already a PowerTracks Pro Audio user? Upgrade for as little as $29!

www.pgmusic.com/powertracks.htm

Video: Summary of the New Band-in-a-Box® App for iOS®

Join Tobin as he takes you on a tour of the new Band-in-a-Box® app for iOS®! Designed for musicians, singer-songwriters, and educators, this powerful tool lets you create, play, and transfer songs effortlessly on your iPhone® or iPad®—anytime, anywhere.

Band-in-a-Box® for iOS® :Summary video.

Check out the forum post for more information.

Forum Statistics
Forums58
Topics84,132
Posts775,141
Members39,566
Most Online25,754
Jan 24th, 2025
Newest Members
AudioQuestions, jl1, DKL, EdHumbleton, sindanform
39,565 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
MarioD 191
DC Ron 101
rsdean 92
WaoBand 86
Noel96 74
dcuny 68
BYOBand 68
Today's Birthdays
barrywear
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5