THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS

I WAS WRONG
I said my last song would be my last song post for 2022, but I had time to get together with my co-writer Ron Helm and we knocked out one more before the holidays (hope you all don't mind me sharing one more). Sections of the melody were salvaged from a previous song I posted here but I didn't like the verses. Hopefully this is an upgrade.

She is living under the illusion that a fairytale life is her destiny. He is living under the illusion that he can keep her love! I guess the moral of the story is, be satisfied with what you have! Thanks for having a listen! T

BIAB - Ukulele (sorry I don't have the particulars on this)
Drums - Drums On Demand
Keys - EZKeys

Me
Vocals
All Guitars
Bass
"Clarinet" Played on a Yamaha keyboard


The Wind In The Willows
Words and music by
Torrey Bliss and Ron Helm
©2022 Glass Gate Music

The wind in the willows is speaking to me
It's telling me things it knows I want to believe
That I should be happy though I'm feeling blue
That you'd never leave when I've already lost you

When I look into your eyes
I see what you can't deny

You've seen the world but you can't see me
When you're around you're always leaving
You have learned to hide your feelings oh so well
You've got a dream that you must follow
The fairytale promised tomorrow
You hope it will come true but only time will tell

The wind in the willows whispers to me
Are they words of wisdom or am I decieved
It's got me looking out a window into the past
Chasing distant shadows and things that won't last

As I try to keep your love
Oh could I ever do enough

You've seen the world but you can't see me
When you're around you're always leaving
You have learned to hide your feelings oh so well
You've got a dream that you must follow
The fairytale promised tomorrow
You hope it will come true but only time will tell

(chorus 3)
You've seen the world but you can't see me
When you're around you're always leaving
You have learned to hide your feelings oh so well
You've got a dream that you must follow
The fairytale promised tomorrow
You hope it will come true but only time will tell
You know only time's gonna tell

Super groove and instrumentation

Your vocal is very strong

I really like those lyrics

Good mix also.

Great song, great production, great singer.
The icing on the cake are the beautiful harmonies and the clarinet fills, especially the latter create a certain mood that I like a lot!

You still have time left to post another last song of 2022! Go for it.

I love your guitar sound. Simply awesome and I want more in this song.

The clarinet is a nice touch and adds a unique flavor to this rocker.

All sound excellent in the mix.

Liked the clarinet as part of your musical arsenal (to go along with those excellent searing guitars). Song was very good, reminded me of a well-known tune but I can't place it. Overall, very high quality as I've come to expect from you. Great job!!

Clarinet & ukelele can't hide the essential Torreyness of this one.
Good work with the DOD tracks...did you mix the tracks yourself or use their premix?
If the former - any special tricks learnt?
Top notch - as expected.

Haha. keep 'em coming Torrey and Ron. I knew you were way too creative to predict the last song would be your last for the year. Man, you guys have a terrific sound, and it sounds like extraordinary talent. I love the bounce of this one, and you matched the melody and lyrics perfectly. Such a strong an professional polish to all you do.

Thanks for giving it a spin Mario! I appreciate it! T

Hi Torrey and Ron
I rather do not talk about the successful end of the season...
After all, we still have a few weeks until the turn of the year and you will probably come another song ;-))))
But fun aside
A beautiful song, which is technically absolute top class
Your solo guitar sounds great and very surprising in the song
Really cool
A great song that is really fun to listen to
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

Wow! A lot going on here, Great production all around. Truly enjoyable.

Mike B.

Well, this is a very pleasant surprise!

Love the melody, vocal, harmony guitars, and the clarinet is the cat's meow!

Just a top notch song from start to finish.

Well done Torrey and Ron!

Hey thanks for the listen and comments! I appreciate it! T

Top notch write, arrangement, performance and production. Excellent vocals.

Enjoyed my listen.

Charlie

Thanks Scott! I appreciate all of that! T

Torrey / Ron,

What a tremendous song! The instrumentation and vocals are superb. Production is off the charts.

Absolutely loved it!

Bob

Hey Torrey...this is a very cool song...I love the sound and use of the clarinet and the guitar work you did was amazing...the harmonies of the guitars is such a great sound and the harmonies that you produce vocally are the best around...the lyrics are brilliant...you and Ron (I've said this before!) are such a great team and your production skills and musicianship are true gifts from you know "Who"...so glad you didn't quit for the year...and...the years not over...if you know what I mean...thanks for such great stuff to listen to...Dan

Torrey

Well, we’re sure glad you brought us one more for the year.

This is a good message presented in a most joyous sound. Your vocals are so good and also reminiscent of Beatles harmonies. The clarinet is a gem. Your guitar sounds excellent as expected.

These lines in particular stand out to us:

“You've seen the world but you can't see me
When you're around you're always leaving”

“It's got me looking out a window into the past
Chasing distant shadows and things that won't last”

What an unexpected treat!

J&B

Thanks for the positive thoughts! I appreciate it! T

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Thanks Ray! I just put the DOD files on 2 different stereo tracks so cymbal crashes in places could overlap. I used their pre-mix which seems to be good. All I did was add some eq, compression and a bit of room reverb. It seems to liven them up a bit. This was a new set I just purchased called "Warm and natural. I was trying to get a little different sound than I normally have.

Thanks again Marty for the warm, positive response! I appreciate it! T

Thanks Andi! I appreciate it!

Thanks Mike for the kind words!

Thanks Dave! I always appreciate your comments!

Thanks Charlie!

Thanks Bob for your nice words!

Thanks Dan! Your comments mean a lot to me!

Thanks for taking time to listen and comment! I appreciate it!

What a great song.
In any respect!

The music, the lyrics and the vocals... all top notch!
Wonderful song!!!

Rob and Anne-Marie

Torrey (& Ron),

STUNNING.
Incredible Music.
Everything about this is Pro Level.

Amazing.

fj

Torrey,
There`s such a positive, joyful feeling about this song ( another very good write with Ron).
The clear moral in the tale and bouncy pop mood are reminiscent of White Album era Beatles... even that nice addition of clarinet to your signature guitar sound has that magic too.
Superb production qualities round out a most enjoyable listen: very, very well done!

Robert

Hui Torrey,

I told you, you won't be silent till next year.
But you believed it yourself! What question lies beneat that?

Whatever, this is a very good song and it sounds so familiair too. But I couldn't grab where I heard it before.
I was thinking in the same direction as Robert wrote (Beatles), but don't know for sure.
Nevertheless, your vocals shine and the song is powerful, as I have come to expect from you ;-)

I liked it a lot,
Hans

Thanks so much for your kind words! T

Thanks Floyd! I appreciate it! T

[quote=Robertkc]Torrey,
There`s such a positive, joyful feeling about this song ( another very good write with Ron).
The clear moral in the tale and bouncy pop mood are reminiscent of White Album era Beatles... even that nice addition of clarinet to your signature guitar sound has that magic too.
Superb production qualities round out a most enjoyable listen: very, very well done!

Robert [/quote

Thanks Robert! I always appreciate your comments! T

Thanks Hans! I feel the verses have a familiar sound but I can't place it either! I was very certain I was done for the year, but the opportunity arose for Ron and I to do this one and I took it! T

Really nice change up Torrey. What a cool groove to the song. Super vocal and lyric. Clarinet was a really nice add. Clarinet was my very firet instrument I learned. Super mix and production. Guitar was awesome. Well done

Torrey,

This is the perfect Torrey sound.
The clarinet and ukulele are also rare.
Vocals and harmonies are great as always.
I feel a little Paul McCartney in this tune.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Got to this late, but glad I heard it!

There's so much to like here! Every couple of measures, there was be some sonic candy to discover.

Catchy tune, excellent arrangement, well sung. Sticks in my head when the song is done.

Love it!

Nicely mixed Torrey.

Vic

Another classic sounding pop song with nice lyrics, the borrowed title is used elegantly.
The clarinet is a nice addition, reminds me of Sgt. Pepper (When I'm Sixty Four).
Beautiful melody with the guaranteed Torrey progression.
Wonderful vocals and harmonies.
Excellent mix, especially the drums sound lush. Enjoyed the lead guitar playing once again.

Janne

Hope I don't mind you sharing? What, are you nuts?! Great song, and so well done. I hope you just keep sharing more and more. Everything here is done soooo well. Great write and perfect production - as always. The idea of using that clarinet was brilliant. I always love the way you handle that lead guitar, and what a tone you've got here. I know it's a different style of music, but I thought it had kind of a Tom Scholz (Boston) feel to it. Really liked the delay you had on it. I'm ready to hear more!

Torrey And Ronc ...

Uh ... like we wouldn't want to hear anoither soing from one of the best artists on the forum????

You gentlemen create some fabulous musuic! As someone else has already mentioned, this has fun "bop" to it. Very strong!

What everyone else has already said ... yeak. All that!

Happy Thanksgiving ...

Alan

Torrey And Ronc ...

Uh ... like we wouldn't want to hear anoither soing from one of the best artists on the forum????

You gentlemen create some fabulous musuic! As someone else has already mentioned, this has fun "bop" to it. Very strong!

What everyone else has already said ... yeak. All that!

Happy Thanksgiving ...

Alan

Hi, Torrey !

Wonderful tune this !
Liked everything about it,
the melody, the mix and
naturally your strong
vocals !

Cheers
Dani

Thanks Scott! I appreciate it!

Thanks Shigeki for the kind words!

Thanks David for taking time to listen and comment!

Thanks Vic!

Thanks Janne for all the great comments! I don't guess I'm aware of the "borrowed title " you referred to.

Thanks Brad! I always appreciate your comments!

Thanks Alan! Your comments always brighten up my day!

Thanks Dani! I really appreciate it!