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Another brother song;a little folkier this time.

Find Me

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Drums Congas Ev8
RT 2762 Piano
RT 405 Ac Gtr Strumming
RT 1814 Ac Gtr
RT 3770 Tin Whistle




Find Me

kids are kites in the wind
we cut the strings trying to reach home
sail above clouds sink under the sea
hang on to your ticket to roam

those days were so beautiful
for the boys of mess and majesty
if I ever lost sight of you
close my eyes count to fifty

do you ache ache for the way we used to be
awake asleep endless endlessly
under covers in the trees
little brother do you see
where the time goes
find me

you tumbled off my map
in my memory you landed headfirst
I`m falling to you like gravity
to find someone must you lose them first

you know I never tried to hide
anywhere but in your eyes would you believe
now there`s nothing in all my treasures
more worn out than me

I ache ache for the way we used to be
awake asleep endless endlessly
under covers in the trees
little brother do you see
where the time goes
find me

I sit in front of our movie screen
dressed up for a journey

do you ache ache for the way we used to be
awake asleep endless endlessly
under covers in the trees
little brother do you see
where the time goes
find me

© Robert Cordrey June 2022

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Robert,

Very nice melodic tune. I love the instruments you used and I really like the mix. Great use of the background vocals. A thought provoking song and very easy listening.

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WOW. What to say? Speechless.

Your voice sounds better than ever, somehow - and your interpretation and tone are so warm, it's so hard not to cry.

"you know I never tried to hide
anywhere but in your eyes would you believe
now there`s nothing in all my treasures
more worn out than me"

No words. Just wow ... and thank you for sharing.

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Love the congas, tin whistle and BGVs, but always it's the lyrics that shine through. If I were to quote one line, I'd end up quoting all of them. Great poetry. Hope your brother gets to hear these gems. Excellent work!


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Hi Robert ...

You always have some of the most wonderful, image-painting lyrics. Wonderful write and excellent production. This is sio nice!

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Really nice Robert!

Your songs are so listenable!!

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That is what it is all about man!

Loved this one.

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Nice childhood story, vivid images full of nostalgia, like a photobook. Good vocals, enjoyed especially the lush harmonies. Melodically interesting, not so straightforward, but that's why this song is such a treasure.
Great arrangement, congas work nicely, and the tin whistle is really one of the best RTs PG Music has given to us.

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Originally Posted By: Brad Williams
Robert,

Very nice melodic tune. I love the instruments you used and I really like the mix. Great use of the background vocals. A thought provoking song and very easy listening.


Thanks Brad,
I`ve worked on the harmonies over the past few years and find that`s improved my singing generally.
I appreciate your listen and comments.

Originally Posted By: musician17
WOW. What to say? Speechless.

Your voice sounds better than ever, somehow - and your interpretation and tone are so warm, it's so hard not to cry.

"you know I never tried to hide
anywhere but in your eyes would you believe
now there`s nothing in all my treasures
more worn out than me"

No words. Just wow ... and thank you for sharing.


James,
Its an emotional area for me- I`m happy you heard that and that you connected with those lyrics. Your comments are a great support!



Originally Posted By: TuneMonger
Love the congas, tin whistle and BGVs, but always it's the lyrics that shine through. If I were to quote one line, I'd end up quoting all of them. Great poetry. Hope your brother gets to hear these gems. Excellent work!


TuneMonger,
My bro` used to listen to my songs, not so sure now though... we are twins so its a connection that doesn`t stretch easily.
Thank you for your very kind comments.

Originally Posted By: Al-David
Hi Robert ...

You always have some of the most wonderful, image-painting lyrics. Wonderful write and excellent production. This is sio nice!

Alan


Thank you very much, Al!

Robert

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Lovely folk song Robert. Love your vocals framed by the acoustic. Cool lyric. Harmonies were perfect. Really well done....


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Very nice music, melodic.
Beautiful choruses and backing vocals.
Like the tin whistle, it really adds something.

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Robert,

"do you ache ache for the way we used to be
awake asleep endless endlessly
under covers in the trees
little brother do you see
where the time goes
find me"

Love this chorus.

Good write. Excellent backing.
Well sung. Well mixed.

fj

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Robert,

This is another great folk/rock sounding song! I love your lyrics! The chorus really has a beautiful flow and melody! That tin whistle really sounds great in here...I've never been able to utilize that instrument effectively in any of my stuff, but you made it sound right in this! Love the vocals and bgv! Enjoyed this!

Thanks, Torrey

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This is another really rich sibling song that conjures up lots of childhood memories for both of us.

Your vocals sound great and the band suits the lyric so well.

The congas, piano and tin whistle “dance” very well together for the imagery.

We hope your brother hears this one!

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Originally Posted By: David Snyder

Really nice Robert!

Your songs are so listenable!!

smile

That is what it is all about man!

Loved this one.


Thank you very much, David!

Originally Posted By: jannesan
Nice childhood story, vivid images full of nostalgia, like a photobook. Good vocals, enjoyed especially the lush harmonies. Melodically interesting, not so straightforward, but that's why this song is such a treasure.
Great arrangement, congas work nicely, and the tin whistle is really one of the best RTs PG Music has given to us.

Janne



Thank you for all those positives, Janne!

Originally Posted By: Scott C
Lovely folk song Robert. Love your vocals framed by the acoustic. Cool lyric. Harmonies were perfect. Really well done....


Scott,
Thank you for listening!

Originally Posted By: RnAM
Very nice music, melodic.
Beautiful choruses and backing vocals.
Like the tin whistle, it really adds something.

Anne-Marie


Anne-Marie,
The tin whistle is a great RT- I`m glad you noticed it and enjoyed the song.



Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Robert,

"do you ache ache for the way we used to be
awake asleep endless endlessly
under covers in the trees
little brother do you see
where the time goes
find me"

Love this chorus.

Good write. Excellent backing.
Well sung. Well mixed.

fj


That`s very kind, Floyd; thanks for listening and commenting.

Robert

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Your lyrics are good as I expect they would be. The lyrics to the chorus really stand out for me: clever and poignant. And your melody is slightly unusual and extremely satisfying.

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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Robert,

This is another great folk/rock sounding song! I love your lyrics! The chorus really has a beautiful flow and melody! That tin whistle really sounds great in here...I've never been able to utilize that instrument effectively in any of my stuff, but you made it sound right in this! Love the vocals and bgv! Enjoyed this!

Thanks, Torrey


Torrey,
I appreciate those positive comments. I think you have to give the tin whistle a few regens to mix and match phrasing- glad you like it here.



Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
This is another really rich sibling song that conjures up lots of childhood memories for both of us.

Your vocals sound great and the band suits the lyric so well.

The congas, piano and tin whistle “dance” very well together for the imagery.

We hope your brother hears this one!

J&B


Thank you, J&B
Starting out songwriting I was probably expecting more family interest... now I`m content to hoe my row alongside the kindred spirits here!

Originally Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm
Your lyrics are good as I expect they would be. The lyrics to the chorus really stand out for me: clever and poignant. And your melody is slightly unusual and extremely satisfying.


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Thank you for your listen and likes.

Robert

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Hi Robert
Really a great song
Sung with so much feeling
very impressive
A great experience
Many greetings
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Really pretty song Robert!!! Love the arrangement and you did a great job with the vocal!! Take care. Greg

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Super song

Great vocals and lyrics

Great instrumentation

A perfect mix

This is your best to date IMHO


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Hi Robert,

This is a very touching song. Your vocals work so nice in it.
Many emotions were released in me when listening to your beautiful song and lyrics.
You are the master on these kind of songs, Robert. At least to me.

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