This was such a beautiful lyric by @cindyrella I just had to give it a go. I tried to achieve an atmosphere of optimism and joy but without getting overly chirpy. I decided to limit myself to four tracks and a mono mix to get a nice vintage feel. Sadly I don't have a harp.
Windswept Clouds
© 2022 Cindy Prince
Windswept Clouds
Fly overhead
I'm filled with wonder
Bringing change
With no dread
I lie under them
Endless shadows
Across the land
I'm so happy here
Moving fast
Swirling the sand
Different colors appear
Chorus
I think I hear harp strings
Plucking softly, ever so softly
The clouds begin to lift up and away
The sky is such a wonderful thing
I hear strumming, strumming
Soaking in this perfect day
Moment to moment
I watch twilight coming
Soon the colors will fade to black
But I am in no hurry
With the harp's strumming
I have no wish to turn back
Repeat chorus
@johnstaples Mar 2022
This is so beautiful! Stunningly beautiful! The music is heavenly magic. And the vocals are so rich and passionate and amazing! Cindy's lyrics are truly outstanding and inspirational! This is quite a special new song!
@crisp1 Feb 2022
Cheslain has this enviable ability to take words to a beautiful musical place that the lyric writer didn't even know they could go. (I know from personal experience, thank goodness!) This is ethereal, magical!
@dragondreams Feb 2022
I love the way you've really captured the magic of Cindy's lyric with this. The melody and backing are perfect to convey the feeling here. :-)
@kahlo2013 Feb 2022
Really gorgeous ballad! Love the vocals and guitar with strings swelling. Such poetry in the lyric! I really love the sentiment and gratitude.
@cindyrella Feb 2022
This is so beautiful! The strings and the melody! It takes my breath honestly! So lovely. Thank you!
@paulh1237 Feb 2022
I love the strings sitting behind the finger-picking guitar that seem to swell as the song progresses. I think you found a really good balance between optimistic/chirpy! The chorus melody caught me off guard, in a very good way.