Let's hear it for the music!

[KayFly]

DutchUncle,

That is such a beautiful duet.  I love the lyrics...All you want from me, Isn't Real, Expectations..
It made me tear up a little bit. Portuguese is really a beautiful language in music.

I want to share this song by Blind Pilot called Half Moon.  It's such beautiful writing.  Although I am not religious, this song served as like a gospel for me.  It makes me ball my eyes out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCuGBYirFQw

"Half Moon"

That morning sky gave me a look
So I left while you were sleeping
That's all it took
And I chalked a line south down the coast
Going where my thirst was open
For the things that I don't know
Going where I wasn't paying
For the hurt that I owe
One half moon sleeping by the creeks
And a woman put me under
Her barn roof for a week
I knew her voice before she spake
I saw a grave dug by a preacher
Just to see what it would make

So hold high have faith your reasons
(Or you'll never get on)
Don't you forget you come from nothing
(Or you'll never get on)
That wind is calling my name
I won't wait or I'll never get on

It's not hard to live like a ghost
I just haunt all that I've wanted
And leave what I don't
I dreamt a trail up to the sky
And my brothers built propellers
Just to see how far they'd fly

So hold high have faith your reasons
(Or you'll never get on)
Your flashing sparrows chasing with them
Don't you forget you come from nothing
(Or you'll never get on)
That wind is calling my name
I won't wait or I'll never get on

That wind is calling my name
I won't wait or I'll never get on

So hold high have faith your reasons
Hold high have faith your reasons
Hold high have faith your reasons
That wind is calling my name
I won't wait or I'll never get on


My favorite lyric is "Don't you forget you come from nothing"

Cheers

[Dutch Uncle]

Wow.
Such beautiful music. 

Thanks!

[KayFly]

Glad you like them

I got inspired to learn that song on my guitar now..

Thanks for sharing your music!

KayFly

[Lifecrafting]

I'm so glad you like it, KayFly; if you ever post yourself playing it, I'd love to hear it!

[KayFly]

Thanks Lifecrafting . 

I really commend you for putting your own work out there.  I am a little over-protective of mine, but I was thinking maybe I will post myself singing some covers that have been helpful in my recovery, or just covers I like to play/sing. Definitely gives me something to work toward and look forward to.

Thanks again for sharing!

[Dutch Uncle]

Here's a song that made a profound impression on me when I was a kid. Pre-pubecent I'd say, but perhaps is was my first stint at puberty  . Dunno.

I was in first grade secondary school (as far as I can remember, could have been the second year), and me and some friends wanted to do something on the yearly "theatrical performances by kids for parents"-evening: Get on stage and imitate/playback a song. So we came together and 'practiced' a few times, and at last decided on this song of "Queen".

Lyrics: (my story continues below)
"Don't Stop Me Now"

Tonight I'm gonna have myself a real good time
I feel alive and the world it's turning inside out Yeah!
I'm floating around in ecstasy
So don't stop me now don't stop me
'Cause I'm having a good time having a good time

I'm a shooting star leaping through the skies
Like a tiger defying the laws of gravity
I'm a racing car passing by like Lady Godiva
I'm gonna go go go
There's no stopping me

I'm burning through the sky yeah!
Two hundred degrees
That's why they call me Mister Fahrenheit
I'm trav'ling at the speed of light
I wanna make a supersonic man out of you

Don't stop me now
I'm having such a good time
I'm having a ball
Don't stop me now
If you wanna have a good time
Just give me a call

Don't stop me now ('cause I'm having a good time)
Don't stop me now (yes I'm having a good time)
I don't want to stop at all... yeah!

I'm a rocket ship on my way to Mars
On a collision course
I am a satellite I'm out of control
I am a sex machine ready to reload
Like an atom bomb about to
Oh oh oh oh oh explode

I'm burning through the sky Yeah!
Two hundred degrees
That's why they call me Mister Fahrenheit
I'm trav'ling at the speed of light
I wanna make a supersonic woman of you

Don't stop me
Don't stop me
Don't stop me
Hey hey hey!

Don't stop me
Don't stop me
Ooh ooh ooh (I like it)

Don't stop me
Don't stop me
Have a good time, good time

Don't stop me
Don't stop me

Ooh ooh alright

Ooh I'm burning through the sky yeah!
Two hundred degrees
That's why they call me Mister Fahrenheit
I'm trav'ling at the speed of light
I wanna make a supersonic man out of you

Don't stop me now
I'm having such a good time
I'm having a ball
Don't stop me now
If you wanna have a good time
Just give me a call

Don't stop me now ('cause I'm having a good time)
Don't stop me now (yes I'm having a good time)
I don't wanna stop at all

La la la la laaaa
La la la la
La la laa laa laa laaa
La la laa la la la la la laaa hey!!....

Writer(s): Freddie Mercury
Copyright: Queen Music Limited

"Wow!", I thought. I hadn't heard this song before. "What energy! What uncompromised 'lust' (I had no idea what 'lust' was at the time, I was pre-pubescent, remember), what a 'lust for life'. I want to be 'this', this is awesome!"

To this day, this song is a major driving force in my life. Unfortunately, this "Rocket ship on it's way to Mars" has not been traveling through a vacuum, but rather through a thick slush. But anyway...

Here's the video, with an added bonus of the song being performed in mime...
Why that is, is explained in the introduction of the vid.
I hope you enjoy it, I find it hilarious.

*** Trigger warning for the vid: some mime-hints to gender-specific body-parts. PG-13 I'd guess ***
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZwcXYZenX0

[Cuthberta]

Great thread!

This song was on the radio this morning. This is all I ask from anyone.

Sit Down

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRD51qEJ8t4

[Lifecrafting]

Here's another Franti tune I so love!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oId40fbUKSs&list=RDoId40fbUKSs#t=3

Thanks for the words of encouragement, KayFly; I find I'm less concerned with expressing myself through poetry, etc. When I don't think about it, I just write so in terms of what is healthy for me, I want to go with that regardless of whether it's "good" or not.  Poetry helps me get out of  my head and I'm so grateful for that venue!

[KayFly]

AHAHHHAHAHAH Dutch Uncle!!! What a hard song to mime! 

"I'm having a ball" Ahahahaha!!

That totally cracked me up. Love it! Thanks for sharing
I'm going to keep watching this David Armand

KayFly

[KayFly]

Good tune LifeCrafting! I like Michael Franti...

Reminds me of a very social time of of my life, to put it into the best terms I can

It brings me so much joy to hear I have inspired anyone.

Keep rolling with your creative work! I have so much good and so much crazy, but if it comes from you, you have something to be proud of.  And especially for us who have had such trying pasts, we need an outlet to get these feelings/experiences out sometimes.  I'm really proud of you and your perseverance!

My biggest regret, I must share, is songs/poetry/paintings I have created, and then destroyed because I didn't think it was good enough.  Be easy with yourself and ride out your creative flow! Hold on to your work, to look at later, unless you need to destroy it for therapeutic reasons!

Cheers everyone! Thanks for sharing Cuthberta!

[DaisyMae]

You are the best Dutch!  Queen / Freddie is one of my favorites.  I love Don't Stop Me Now, Somebody to Love, Fat Bottomed Girls, The Show Must Go On, and so many more.  The world is not nearly as interesting without Freddie in it, (well, Stevie Ray Vaughan & Jimi Hendrix too).  As a kid growing up, Queen was so influential on my life and helped me to get through many rough times. 

I love all music but my favorite it Blues & Jazz.  If you have never heard Stevie, here is a link to one his songs below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZa9arkz4Q4

Love that you started this thread on music!  It is so much fun sharing music and learning about artists that I have not heard before.

DM

[KayFly]

This thread is the best DaisyMae!  Always brings me joy.

Thanks for sharing Stevie...Speaking of really talented musicians (in a totally different genre), I've been listening to Rodrigo y Gabriella all afternoon.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-qgum7hFXk

[DaisyMae]

Hi KayFly,

Wow, he is amazing on an acoustic guitar.  I will have fun checking out all of his music on youtube and will definitely be downloading some of his music.  Thank you for sharing!  I have been missing out, I had never heard of him.  I am excited that we have several people now on the forum that have such a love of music.   

Keep'em coming.  I really enjoyed Cullom that Dutch Uncle shared, and love Rodrigo too!

DaisyMae

[DaisyMae]

Gonna change it up a bit....  The Bottle Rockets.  One of my favorite local bands has also been very popular Germany.  Actually more popular than in the US.  They are more of a folk band, they call it rural rock (rock in the country basically).  He plays awesome guitar and writes some of the funniest lyrics but he also writes some that can really hit home if you listen to them.  Here is a link to one of their most popular songs.  They also have a fun called 1000 dollar car.  Anyway, hope you like it....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9V8odXnG5o&list=RDDhD5_bNI4n0&index=2

DaisyMae

[Lifecrafting]

I can't respond to every post but THIS IS  SO MUCH FUN!!! I'M LOVIN IT!