The Grand Parade

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I played all the instuments on this song. This is a loop free project. My next one is going to be loops for days!

I played acoustic guitar, and I used my guitar for the baseline as well. The drums I used my keyboard with GB's software drum sounds.

And, all vocals. Thanks for listening!
Stacey

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"THE GRAND PARADE"
Stacey K. Black

My cup has always been more than half full
and I can count on one hand all the times my life's been dull

every day's been like a grand parade
every moment one that I have made
and I would never even trade my sorrows
every game is won that I have played
my memories will never fade
even as I'm looking past today, to tomorrow

My lease on life will never expire
and as I run this race my legs will never tire

every day is like a grand parade
every moment one that I have made
and I will never even trade my sorrows
every game is won that I have played
my memories will never fade
even as I'm looking past today, to tomorrow

Holding on to it
is the only way to get through it
if I let go of the tiger's tail
my ride is over.
I failed.

every day's been like a grand parade
every moment one that I have made
and I would never even trade my sorrows
every game is won that I have played
my memories will never fade
even as I'm looking past today, to tomorrow.

every day should be a grand parade
every moment I myself have made
and I never even want to trade my sorrows
every game is one I want to play
hope my memories will never fade
cause I can't stop looking past today, to tomorrow...

Song Stats

Hits: 1586
Comments: 26
Fans: 5
Plays: 199
Downloads: 69
Votes: 10
Uploaded: Jun 19, 2006 - 09:14:57 AM
Last Updated: Jun 28, 2006 - 08:03:34 AM Last Played: Aug 28, 2009 - 03:42:04 PM

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Comments

macgalver

macgalver said 1256 days ago (June 19th, 2006)

stacey k.
This is gorgeous! Great job! Super harmonies, great beat, congrats!
You have a great way with words and confidently realize your melodies.
That's saying a lot, sister. The lyrics in your bridge are an itty-tad
awkward for me, but I adore the music that's happening there. Your
ear for harmony is exceptional. Keep up the good work! xxoo, kelli

Check out my latest song called First Sight

macgalver	macgalver said 1256 days ago (June 19th, 2006)
	you get high marks from me. I don't know, or care, how other people vote. I only need to know was there commedable effort? and did they get the song across? Are they sincere? Are they wasting my time? Few things are ever perfect in life. take care, kelli Check out my latest song called First Sight

stacey	stacey said 1256 days ago (June 19th, 2006)
	you get high marks Thanks so much for your comments. I really appreciate your time and opinions. Stacey Check out my latest song called tick tock

Scott Carmichael

Scott Carmichael said 1256 days ago (June 19th, 2006)

wow stacey
There is an undercurrent of hope, it is so much easier to be pessimistic
in music, I love when hope is conveyed... I'd love to look under the
hood and glimpse the philosophy that drives this song, which I have to
say is masterfully written, the line "and I never even want to trade my
sorrows" is heart felt for me, that has been a great school in my life...
your voice is convincing, your not just singing the notes but the
words... very good

Check out my latest song called Good Morning

Scott Carmichael

Scott Carmichael said 1256 days ago (June 19th, 2006)

Check out my latest song called Good Morning

stacey	stacey said 1256 days ago (June 19th, 2006)
	wow stacey Thank you so much. Those comments mean a LOT coming from you. Glad you liked it! Check out my latest song called tick tock

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1256 days ago (June 19th, 2006)
	Excellent song. Great writing, performance and production. You rock, Stacey! Check out my latest song called Machine Man (w Beastie Boys)

Jim Bouchard	Jim Bouchard said 1256 days ago (June 19th, 2006)
	Now I've got it! It took me a while to place it, but your voice reminds me of the San Francisco singer, Connie Champagne; sort of showtune or cabaret-like. Very nicely put together with excellent feel to the drums. Good job! Check out my latest song called Weather or Not w/awigze

stacey	stacey said 1256 days ago (June 19th, 2006)
	Now I've got it! Thanks Jim. I am especially proud of the drums! I'm am in no way a percussionist, so when I can come up with something good on my keyboard that sounds "real" and not too electric, I kinda puff up like a peacock. Thanks for taking notice! I appreciate your comments! Stacey Check out my latest song called tick tock

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 1256 days ago (June 19th, 2006)
	Crafty I wish there were more songs like this on this site. All the technicalities are A-ok here (good voice, both lead and harmonies, instruments well recorded), so I can listen to the song without being bothered by some technical annoyances. And the song is pretty cool too. Good work. Check out my latest song called Desert Stars

stacey	stacey said 1256 days ago (June 19th, 2006)
	Thanks so much Thanks for all your comments! I'm so happy! Check out my latest song called tick tock

nomaramon	nomaramon said 1256 days ago (June 19th, 2006)
	Neko Sounds great. Reminds me a bit, a little of Neko Case vocals. Good job! Check out my latest song called Rocket Me Away

composerclark

composerclark said 1256 days ago (June 20th, 2006)

amazing voice!
The thing that leaps out at me in any of your songs is your amazing
voice; it sounds fully professional, radio-ready, etc. Beyond that, I am
impressed that you played everything yourself, and the arrangement
and production is good.

Here are my quibbles (and that's all they are! Overall it is a wonderful
song):

1. Your instruments are noticeably out of sync at times, beginning
with bar 2 where the piano and guitar aren't quite together on beat 1.
Not a big deal, but everything else is so professionally done that, for
me at least, this stood out a bit.

2. Kelli said that the lyrics in your bridge are an "itty-tad awkward..."
For me, they're not particularly awkward, but they seem a bit
incongruous. Your main image is a "grand parade," which I associate
with celebration, fun, etc., but holding onto a tiger's tale conjures up
images of life being wild and out of control! Both are effective similes,
but for me they don't seem particularly related.

3. I listened to this a few times, and after a while I began to wish that
at least some of the verses would be longer, and that the chorus not be
repeated as often (because the chorus is relatively long compared to
the verses).

And, speaking of the chorus (and this is completely subjective on my
part!), the line "every moment one that I have made" had a edge of
boastfulness (or something) to it... The 'moments' of our lives are, in
my view anyway, the result of many things, only some of which are of
our own engineering.

Overall, though, this is a tremendous accomplishment, and I look
forward to hearing more from you.

Check out my latest song called Scarlet Nightfall

stacey	stacey said 1255 days ago (June 20th, 2006)
	amazing voice! Well, thank you very much for all of your thoughtful remarks. I appreciate the time you took to really listen and give me your honest critique. Thanks again! Stacey Check out my latest song called tick tock

	said 1255 days ago (June 20th, 2006)
	enjoyed it. I really like the vocal sound. It is nicely clear. The music does get out of sync, at least it sounds this way at certain times, but other than that it is very good. I enjoyed it.

ka-klick	ka-klick said 1255 days ago (June 20th, 2006)
	Not sure if I'd say indie Actually reminds me of some of the Dreamboat Annie era Heart material, I think you have a voice that could handle that kind of material too. Really nice song. Check out my latest song called Big Bad World - Live 1-16-2009 plus - MJRF

stacey	stacey said 1255 days ago (June 20th, 2006)
	Not sure if I'd say indie I didn't know what genre listed would work for this song. I thought Indie meant Independent? Anyway, thanks so much for all the great comments! Stacey Check out my latest song called tick tock

jie	jie said 1254 days ago (June 21st, 2006)
	Nice From one whos cup is always half empty thanks for this song. I really like it. well arranged with great vocal,also very well played. thanks for sharing. Cheery Check out my latest song called Gods Got HisPlans, Ive got mine

Ed Hannifin

Ed Hannifin said 1254 days ago (June 21st, 2006)

I continue to admire...
...your very natural pitch and phrasing... You deliver your songs with a
natural, almost conversational cadence that still has plenty of music to
it...

You also have great skills as a lyricist, and a nice touch on the guitar.

You got a nice tone from the guitar on this, too. A little chorusy
without overdoing it. Nice.

There was a spot where I thought the backing beat wasn't matching up,
but that was one spot.

Ed

Check out my latest song called Next Time Around (w/jiguma)

stacey	stacey said 1254 days ago (June 21st, 2006)
	I continue to admire... Thanks so much! I really appreciate it! Stacey Check out my latest song called tick tock

Leon

Leon said 1253 days ago (June 22nd, 2006)

Grand...
You have very clean vocal chords.. the words and notes come out as crisp
and clearly as can be, without a quiver of uncertainty even with the high
notes. Very confident singing and great insturmental accompaniment.

Great message of hope and optimism. Well constructed lyrics and a
brilliant melody to go with it. That melodious message never fails to
uplift my spirit.

Check out my latest song called The Nightingale (music and lyrics by Oceans)

stacey	stacey said 1253 days ago (June 22nd, 2006)
	Grand... Thanks so much. That was very kind praise and I don't take it lightly. I'm so glad you enjoyed my song! Stacey Check out my latest song called tick tock

Hectorious	Hectorious said 1252 days ago (June 23rd, 2006)
	Great Vocals I loved the vocals. If you ever some bass parts for any of your songs just let me know:) I'd be very glad to do it. Check out my latest song called Short Circuit (Sample)

stacey	stacey said 1252 days ago (June 23rd, 2006)
	Great Vocals Thanks Hector. I appreciate the offer and I'll probably take you up on it! Stacey Check out my latest song called tick tock

ktb

ktb said 1248 days ago (June 27th, 2006)

unique
hope theres no rule for multiple comments in a short period of time,
yet as i cruz your posts I realize what a giant you are in the vocal and
lyric department. As well, your production and playing skills are on a
similar level. Did I mention your voice? Its great. This song sounds to
me that theres an underlying current ready to arc out at any second.
Very unique and enjoyable sound.

Check out my latest song called Texas stump

stacey	stacey said 1246 days ago (June 29th, 2006)
	unique Thanks so very very much! I really appreciate your comment! Stacey Check out my latest song called tick tock

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Name: Stacey K. Black

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