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I'm, still, completely without inspiration as to writing new songs. No idea what the problem seems to be, but ... the Muse is simply not there. So: instead of torturing myself to create something, when the inspiration has clearly gone walkies, I've decided to make some videos for some of my old songs. Here's one of them ... hope you enjoy! I'm so sorry, the file with the BIAB instrumentation has also gone walkies, it seems. Argh  . Here are the lyrics, though: NOTHING WITHOUT YOU I walked down every path, all of my life, I looked for you, in peace and strife, Alas, you're far away, where I can't go, Not knowing how I feel, which hurts me so ... I travelled every road, and every time I thought I'd find you again, and call you mine ... And now I'm near the end, and you're not here, Allow me to share with you what I find clear ... Life is nothing without you,
Love is useless and untrue,
If you're not here for me to kiss your hand,
Then everything I've built, I've built on sand ...I'm getting older, each, and every day, My body, slowly, slowly, is giving way ... Our stunning beauty's now washed over by rain ... Whenever I think of you, I'm filled with pain ... I need a miracle for your return God knows that's all I'll ever yearn For, alas, you're far away, and you can't hear My thoughts and hopes, all I hold dear ... It's been my error, perhaps, to love you so much, But it's too late to make it right, as such; And, now I'm near the end, you're still not here ... Allow me, please, to share what now seems clear: Life is nothing without you,
Love is useless and untrue,
If you're not here for me to kiss your hand,
Then everything I've built, I've built on sand ...So allow me, please, to dream of you once more, For you've been the only one I've ever adored ... -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for any and all feedback!
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That's a gorgeous video, James! Love the song. You are so good with the spoken word delivery.
I have no idea how to make a video for YouTube - or any other video hosting site. Wish I did! But, you do an excellent job!
As I always do, I thoroughly enjoyed your song.
Wishing you the very best,
Alan
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Thank you, Alan ... you just know how to be so kind. Always great to read your feedback - genuine thanks! I can message you privately about the website I use to make videos, if you like. It's really easy  I'd share it on here, but not sure if we're allowed to "advertise" other websites/products
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That's a beautiful arrangement of a tune I haven't heard before, and a nice video that syncs up nicely. AI will no doubt supercharge the video process before we know it...
In my experience, I don't worry about finding the muse, she'll find me. For now, look like you've found a creative outlet that works for you. Well done!
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Hey, This is really nice James!
I am sure your muse will come back!
Nothing wrong in posting great tunes you have already written in the meantime though! Happy Holidays!
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James, all that I can say is WOW!
What a beautiful song.
Your chord progression and choice of sounds is perfect for this song.
As usual your spoken parts are fantastic.
IMHO this is your best to date.
You know you're getting old when a recliner and a heating pad is your idea of a hot date!
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Ron: thanks. The Muse is still very much elusive, but I will wait for her Thanks for the encouragement! floyd: thanks David: thank you! Happy Holidays to you, too! Mario: way too kind. Thank you so much. High praise, indeed! Thank you, as always, PG Music.
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Hi James. What a great idea... channeling your creativity into video making for songs that you've already written. That's something that I should do! I love what you've done. It suits your composition really well. I'm pretty sure that I haven't heard this song. I love the structure and the lyrics content. My favourite lyric is... If you're not here for me to kiss your hand,
Then everything I've built, I've built on sand ... It is perfectly placed at the end of the chorus. For quite a while, I drifted away from music. Now with the BIAB 2024 and Synth V vocaloids, I starting to feel inspired again. Hang in there! You're muse will return All the best, --Noel
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Hello James,
Everything Alan wrote in his post here could have been said by me. Including the difficulties of making videos.
I think your strongest point is that you create your songs in a spoken way. The lyrics are very good/beautiful.
And the way you present them makes the words feel very sensitive.
I like that a lot, James!
Hans
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Well done.
The images are nicely supportive of the lyric and never distract.
Enjoyed it,
J&B
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Noel: thank you! So happy you liked the song! Hans: thanks. I do my best Janice and Bud: thanks ... you two make some amazing videos yourselves, of course, so it's good to know that mine seems to work!
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James,
Beautiful song and a great video to accompany it. Nicely done!
Bob
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