Christiane Spruit (Chris) wrote the lyrics and did the video for this one. From Chris:

City of Dreams is a thoughtful and atmospheric ballad about longing, transience, and the quest for a safe place. The song describes a metaphorical city of dreams, a journey to final rest, a return to the beginning, and transience on earth.


Audio only link for those that don't like videos: City of Dreams

The Band:

3672:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm NewAgeSlowBluesy Sw 060
3356:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Rhythm Moody128Brent Sw 060
Drums: EZDrummer3

Marty Straub (BabuMusic) on bass guitar (check out his playing during the vamp out cool )

I'm playing the lead guitar and the rhythm guitar panned left, and also did a BGV.

Mixed in Reaper using plugins from Izotope and Waves, also some native plugins. Mastered with Ozone 11.

City of dreams (2025, Chris Spruit)

City of dreams
where can I find you
this way has been long
to get there in time
seasons are changing
in their longing to last
but our time here is running
way too fast

Mountains of silence
rise in my way
night drapes the skyline
with ashes and Grey

I am just a shadow on the Edge of the light
Walking through memories that slip out of sight
Looking for shelter a place to hide
Before the Ferryman takes me to the other side

City of dreams
Your horses and fortress
defiantly defend
the dividing line

I am just a shadow at the edge of a fight
a storm is getting closer I can feel it inside
I'm looking for shelter, a place to retreat
to lay my body down
to a fading Memory of me

Will someone remember the words that I Chose
The Flowers I planted, the doors that I closed
Seasons are shifting I am in no fear of the night
But it's time for the nightguards
to blow out the light

All comments welcome!

Last edited by BlueAttitude; 08/05/25 05:38 AM.
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