This piece is my first FAWM collab! I'm grateful to @musicbykatie for sharing her great chill track. As I read @Theodamus comment about chilling on their balcony watching the world go by, these words came tumbling out.
It took a couple days to get assembled, as I've been swamped with work, but I'm really happy to share it now! <3
I added a little length to the original piece and I'm daydreaming of a soft jazz trombone in the background (and with a solo bridge.) So...if there are any 'bone players, you know, let me know. ;)
music by @musicbykatie, vocal melody & lyrics by @falconbridge
Old Fashioneds and Blues
Sitting on the balcony
Thinking how we use to be
Listening to the sounds of the horn
Drifting down the alleyway
Where we used to play
In puddles mirroring the summer morn
Beautiful day
Beautiful night
See the brightness of those city lights
Sound of lovers laughing
Flocks of pigeons passing by
Glittering sky
Glittering sight
Every day with you feels so right
Every moment that we meet
Makes my melody complete
Your kiss tastes like
Old fashioneds and blues
A combination none that could refuse
You melt me like ice in a glass
Offer another and I won’t pass it by
You dance a smooth legato
My heart beats a quick staccato
And I sigh….
Beautiful day
Beautiful night
See the brightness of those city lights
Sound of lovers laughing
Flocks of pigeons passing by
Glittering sky
Glittering sight
Every day with you feels so right
Every moment that we meet
Makes my melody complete
Sitting on the balcony
Where else would I want to be?
Our laughter drowning out the traffic hum
Carefree summers left behind
But I for one don’t really mind
Content with the people we’ve become.
Beautiful day
Beautiful night
See the brightness of those city lights
Sound of lovers laughing
Flocks of pigeons passing by
Glittering sky
Glittering sight
Every day with you feels so right
Every moment that we meet
Makes my melody complete
Your kiss tastes like
Old fashioneds and blues
A combination none could refuse
You melt me like ice in a glass
Offer another and I won’t pass it by...
@bjunker Feb 2022
Smooth classic sounds, great images. Fun to listen to!
@aeye Feb 2022
Wow. This is a great collab and is as smooth as a good old fashioned.
@sheilerk Feb 2022
This song goes down velvety smooth. I loved the title, so I had to hear it. Certainly not disappointed. Some lovely chill visuals, and a vocal delivery to match. It has a classic feel without feeling old. I loved the "alleyway where we used to play", "melt me like ice in a glass"... There are too many great images and turns of phrase and clever rhymes to note them all. It's such a tight lyric. Excellent collaboration.
@falconbridge Feb 2022
@musicbykatie thank YOU. It was a great escape!
@musicbykatie Feb 2022
Yayyy <3 I love that this little track is coming to life! As a previous commenter said, your voice is fantastic for this relaxed vibe. I think my favorite line is "Your kiss tastes like old fashioneds and blues."
Thanks for the collab!!
@django611 Feb 2022
Great vocals and production! Really like the lyrics too, though that could just be because I love old-fashioneds. ;^>
@ggallagher Feb 2022
This is so chill! I love the imagery and the story of how this all came together!
@dock Feb 2022
Great chill feeling! Your voice is fantastic for this!
The backing music is right, but I hear what you mean about a trombone or something to add a dimension to the music, to contrast with your voice.
@bunter Feb 2022
Nice chill vibe put to great lyrics. Fantastic vocals. So reminds me of Roberta Flack's 70s classic 'That's the Time, Feel Like Making Love.' Enjoyed this.
@wylddandelyon Feb 2022
This all goes together really well, and the vocal tone on that last line was great.
Nice love story with clear imagery. Or taste-ery?