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The Story
Ok, so as I mentioned on my homepage, last year me and 'the Mrs' took some time off to go travelling. Before we set off I'd written three songs 'Rip It Up' & 'Freedom By Degrees' (which are already on the site), and this one - which was originally called 'Eight Men Working' and was another sour and bitter rant at the world's politicians (after watching the G8 summit on TV, if I'm not mistaken).
I wasn't happy with the original lyrics though, as the tune is quite jolly, and I waited until I was suitably inpired. As it turned out the inspiration came from from travelling up the Sea To Sky highway between Vancouver and Whistler in Western Canada. It's a great, scenic journey, but one which is slowed somewhat by the fact that they are widening the road ahead of the 2010 Winter Olympics. This song is dedicated to the women who tirelessly control the traffic through the road works, and will be my entry for the official 2010 Olympics song:-))
The Song
I think most people will appreciate that occasionally we make little steps forward, either in composition, or in mastery of GarageBand. In this song I was really pleased with the chorus', and at my first attempt at a 'harmony' backing vocal. Not perfect, but not bad!
Also, for those of you interested, the guitar solo is definately not me, but GB Progressive Solo 17.0 from the Rhythm Section Jam Pack. I think that's enough trade secrets for now:-))
Enjoy the song,
Phil
Ok, so as I mentioned on my homepage, last year me and 'the Mrs' took some time off to go travelling. Before we set off I'd written three songs 'Rip It Up' & 'Freedom By Degrees' (which are already on the site), and this one - which was originally called 'Eight Men Working' and was another sour and bitter rant at the world's politicians (after watching the G8 summit on TV, if I'm not mistaken).
I wasn't happy with the original lyrics though, as the tune is quite jolly, and I waited until I was suitably inpired. As it turned out the inspiration came from from travelling up the Sea To Sky highway between Vancouver and Whistler in Western Canada. It's a great, scenic journey, but one which is slowed somewhat by the fact that they are widening the road ahead of the 2010 Winter Olympics. This song is dedicated to the women who tirelessly control the traffic through the road works, and will be my entry for the official 2010 Olympics song:-))
The Song
I think most people will appreciate that occasionally we make little steps forward, either in composition, or in mastery of GarageBand. In this song I was really pleased with the chorus', and at my first attempt at a 'harmony' backing vocal. Not perfect, but not bad!
Also, for those of you interested, the guitar solo is definately not me, but GB Progressive Solo 17.0 from the Rhythm Section Jam Pack. I think that's enough trade secrets for now:-))
Enjoy the song,
Phil
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Lyrics
From Sea To Sky
(by Phil Dolby ©2007)
Look at them working for miles
The Pacific Highway Womens’ Union
Build the road from sea to sky
Silhouettes blinking headlights
Cut away the heavy timber
Stretch the curve to two lanes wide
(chorus)
My world has been undone
Where are they from these windward brides
Westwards into the sun
Into the bay of breath and sighs
Look at them speaking in signs
Slowing us towards the corner
From the ledge and from the line
Look at them linking arms high
Pass along the flame of wonder
Build the road from sea to sky
(repeat chorus)
(by Phil Dolby ©2007)
Look at them working for miles
The Pacific Highway Womens’ Union
Build the road from sea to sky
Silhouettes blinking headlights
Cut away the heavy timber
Stretch the curve to two lanes wide
(chorus)
My world has been undone
Where are they from these windward brides
Westwards into the sun
Into the bay of breath and sighs
Look at them speaking in signs
Slowing us towards the corner
From the ledge and from the line
Look at them linking arms high
Pass along the flame of wonder
Build the road from sea to sky
(repeat chorus)
lengold
song, well played and sung (and harmonised). Not sure about the guitar solo - it doesn't sound quite right and maybe even out of key? But overall excellent.
Cheers
Len