Oh my lord!!!! my head is on fire. So i thought i'd sneak in a quick collab with my brother in law as is tradition.
We've written recorded and released many songs we've written.
EDIT
nearly forgot to mention the pic. Me at my bro in laws after having broken my wrist (see song 1 pic ;-) getting help form my nieces!!
so dave is the words guru and then he waits very patiently for me to get around to doing some music for him.
I had this idea that was going to be short and snappy indie bouncy pop tune, and oooo its just grew.
Not too happy with the mix really but i shall return to it.
Huge thanks to Dave for his awesome words . Now i am going to bang on with a whole host more collabs. Screw work i say ;-)
It really shocked me its over 5 mins!!!!!!!!!!
Got stones to rebuild walls
around us there’s
shells, wood, paper cups
take a look
Beyond the rock, can’t stop
ticking clocks
someone throw me a line, throw me a line
Slide down tumbling dunes
late afternoon
searched out and found
secret routes.
tried to say,
suppose you thought
I might crumble, I might crumble away.
I’m a sandman
on the beach
I’m a sandman
dug in deep
I’m a sandman
I’m a sandman
Just a sandman
on the shore
just a sandman
wanting more
I’m a sandman......
yeah a sandman
I’m a sandman
today.
Talk with mates
creates head space
drowns out petty sounds,
finds us out somehow, finds us out somehow
Strange ways, in this world
inside oysters, grow pearls
make it be one of us
Yeah one of us.
All equal in a pool of jokers
so follow the moving people
the ones who bring us closer
make me see....
That I’m a sandman
on the beach
I’m a sandman
dug in deep
I’m a sandman
yeah a sandman
Just a sandman
standing proud
Yeah a sandman.
made to be found
a sandman
Yeah a sandman
I’m a sandman
Today
Could be washed away
suppose it comes to us all one day
but I’ll rise with a pebble crown
if you, turn me upside down
If I’m not here tomorrow
I’ll be back stronger
rebuilt with you, under new rules
we get to choose
Yes I’m a sandman
on the beach
I’m a sandman
dug in deep
I’m a sandman
Yeah a sandman
Just a sandman
on the shore
Just a sandman
Wanting more
I’m a sandman.
Yeah a sandman
I’m a sandman
Today
@elainedimasi Mar 2022
Well this composition is just super. Downloading it soon as I finish this comment. The musical build is sooo well done, including all those vocal layers too. SO many cool details in the lyrics (I am so happy surrounded by all these glittering minerals!) I loved "Yeah one of us" as a sentiment. I think what I like best about the way this song works is how much importance and energy the counter-melody lines have in the beginning half of the song, supporting and enhancing the vocal and also driving the backing track to keep up with their energy.
OMG the anthem at the finish is just terrific!
Edit: ok no download, but I will bookmark on Soundcloud :-)
@guatecoop Mar 2022
I just love that ascending chorus, as it works with (but in a contrasting direction) as the the verse. These words are so nice and I can see why you two work together. It seems so natural. This one could have gotten really big and I liked the restraint in this case. Some of the changes were so timely and fit perfectly and at the perfect time. Great song! A keeper for the both of you.
@klaus Feb 2022
It's getting late in Helsinki but let me just say that the chorus is wonderful and everything works so well. Again amazingly well sung and harmonized. Great stuff.
@audrey Feb 2022
Oh, the imagery in this is gorgeous, especially in your second verse. This has a very catchy melody too. I like how it builds. I don't think it's too long. I enjoyed every second of it. Another great song Karlos!
@natalie Feb 2022
Beautiful intro. Amazing lyrics! The imagery is fantastic. I love hearing you singing in your lower register in the second portion. So soothing! Lovely, surprising chord progression at the end of the chorus (you are SO good at coming up with original chord prog's). Oo, that bridge ("all equal in a world of jokers") is sweeter than honey! This whole tune is a triumph. Hats off to you and Dave! Another amazing creation!
@adforperu Feb 2022
I can only echo what others have said, you take us on such a journey through different genres and vibes and dynamics, yet gel it all together perfectly. Great job!
@balancelost Feb 2022
Oh wow this takes so many unexpected turns. That intro with the piano and acoustic guitar(?) backing it up has such a beautiful tone, and the lyrical melodic motif fits it so well. After the guitar pop takes over the chorus hits so huge! The dynamics took me on such a rollercoaster. It's like being in the sea chilling in the calm water and then being hit by a wave of exuberant melody. What a journey
@scubed Feb 2022
Wonderful lyrics and awesome singing! The musical setting is great - I really like the way it starts as a sweet, gentle piano ballad and builds into a big, head-bobbing pop song. Thoroughly enjoyed this!
@smiley Feb 2022
Very beautiful in music and lyrics. It reminds me of Frosty the Snowman but way, way, more profound and very pretty. Very well written and arranged piece. Awesome great job!
@ampersandman Feb 2022
Wow, how this song builds. Wouldn’t have expected it to grow that epic. I don’t see what’s not like about the mix. The most wonderful echoes of The Beatles shine throughout all of the (gorgeous) vocal arrangement.
@majormajormajormajor Feb 2022
Far out! The first verse really feels like it could be the final song as the credits roll in some coming of age film, but then it launches! Maybe the love the protagonist thought they lost appears from behind a piling.
I love the changes this song goes through, and the metaphor is well handled too. This one is a winner without question.
@kahlo2013 Feb 2022
The concept of a sandman and the depth of vulnerabilities is so well developed, sad, and so gorgeously delivered. The vocals are spectacular on this song! It really resonates in so many ways and tugs at the heart and expands thoughts.
@marthie Feb 2022
love the voice layering. you have a great voice too . Love this song
@billwhite51 Feb 2022
beginning is beautiful and sad. i love the echoing piano, then the tempo changes and the sadness turns into a triumphant anthem.
@cicpisces Feb 2022
Yup, that's a real anthem. Love the sound and the hook. Mega production. I can see why you like working together. Great lyrics.
@xfloorpunchx Feb 2022
Damn, when the full band kick in on the chorus part ! The instrumentation awesome and it's so coool to release a track with a relative! Congrats to both of you guys!
@rayboneor Feb 2022
This one makes you feel something from the piano into onward. Those vocals are glorious. Well, all of it is. Picking up on zecoop's comment, this is really a gorgeous edifice of sound, really pretty and powerful at the same time, like an ELO song.
@zecoop Feb 2022
Good grief, you are the king of building a massive skyscraper from the cornerstone up. The cornerstone being these wonderful lyrics, which are so good. Gorgeous and huge but in its own time. The artistry of you both is here on full display. Cheers to you both!
@gm7 Feb 2022
A great smooth and soothing start and I do love piano. Then the songs just takes off. Love the section 3.10 great power and vocals. I hear a 12 string in there.. cool
@skylermf Feb 2022
This is amazing! I love these harmonies, especially the “ba ba bada” section after the guitar solo. This is going to be in my head all day!