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Skylarks (MJ Coffee)


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paddler

 Genre: Jazz (vocal)

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One for the MJ coffee house - except I ordered the waitresses to turn down the lights,allow smoking and some whiskey to wash the coffee down with.

I just recorded it live with VSamp piano and a mic.
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Lyrics
Skylarks

When the rain is fallin down
And I feel I can't go on
I take A walk through the park
To the place we made our own - sweet love
How can I make you understand
We dont have time for dreaming
But we can take on the world
Theres always skylarks singing when you smile

When the day get you down
And you feel broken inside
Just remember as the sun
Leaves the sky you dont need to hide
We all face the music everyday
And it has never been so easy
And life can break the cruellest heart
But theres always skylarks singing when you smile
Song Stats
Hits: 1324
Comments: 48
Fans: 26
Plays: 138
Downloads: 87
Votes: 9
Uploaded: Jun 17, 2008 - 01:32:06 PM
Last Updated: Jun 17, 2008 - 01:32:06 PM Last Played: Sep 09, 2009 - 02:03:06 PM
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Hardware:
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Software:
Cubase,VSamp
Comments
peacepiano said 527 days ago (June 17th, 2008)
Song
Just you and the piano and the coffee house. Sounds sweet. Does have a late evening tone to it :) I think I will have some whiskey to wash down my coffee.

Thanks
Bill
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paddler said 527 days ago (June 17th, 2008)
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Thanks Bill - well I never forget going to an underground late night bar and watching a band back in the days when I actually had the motivation to work overtime at a factory so was knackered but what was even better was the cd of billy holiday with duke ellington afterwards (although live is best) and it deserved a glass of whiskey - it was beautiful - here - have another.Cheers - Rich
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ktb said 527 days ago (June 17th, 2008)
remarkable
sound, Huge song chops. One of the reasons I always look forward to your posts is that its consistently good and always different. Never know what to expect but it never disappoints. Irish coffees all around
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paddler said 527 days ago (June 17th, 2008)
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thank you - I'm trying to put time aside to catch up with all the music on ere but keep getting distracted - am heading your way soon.Sincerely - Rich
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said 527 days ago (June 17th, 2008)
Exceptional...
Perfect song for a late evening... and thanks for the perfect ambiance, and especially the fine whiskey. Lovely.
said 527 days ago (June 17th, 2008)
Wonderful
I love it my friend, has a good mood. Agree with "peacepiano" about the late-evening feel. Great performance!

Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi
paddler said 527 days ago (June 17th, 2008)
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Thank u both - all this talk about whiskey makes me want to go and buy some whiskey but I'm in enough trouble as it is so I will resist (-:
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Feter said 527 days ago (June 17th, 2008)
Skylarks
Ahhh man ..this is terrific ..what a mood what a voice
..the piano sound perfect ..great great song my friend
thnx alot for sharin the coffee and the gem !!!!!
paddler said 526 days ago (June 18th, 2008)
Thanks Feter
I think I might stick with that piano sound for a bit.Heading to your page soon.Rich
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MarkHolbrook said 527 days ago (June 17th, 2008)
Wow
Mr. Paddler... I need another shot! That was so smooth and totally beautifully amazing... I'm on the floor!

And you did that live!? Wow... Completely floored my friend! Gorgeous!
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MarkHolbrook said 527 days ago (June 17th, 2008)
On the third listen
I'm really feeling a bit tipsy after these 7 shots... Can I get a ride home!?

Paddler... Your piano is fantasic, your voice even better! The song is drop dead gorgeous!

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paddler said 526 days ago (June 18th, 2008)
mm
Well - its easier to co-ordinate the piano and singing playing live else i wouldnt know where the hell to come in if it was overdubbed - Thank you!
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Moviz said 527 days ago (June 17th, 2008)
Now we're
Talkin'.... well singing actually and it sounds great. Love this kind of performance.... how I envy anyone who can play piano and accompany themselves like this.... must be like heaven. Love the song too..... great lyrics as always but especially nice to me, given this genre, cheers M
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paddler said 526 days ago (June 18th, 2008)
Accompanying
yes - I'm grateful for a job playing piano in a restaurant but I itch to sing along sometimes rather than playing the melodies - misty and songs like that are some of the most beautiful songs...stil..maybe...one day! thank you M!
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perceptualvortex said 527 days ago (June 17th, 2008)
Mood lighting
Wow, what can I say? Awesome playing and singing, overflowing with genuine feeling... it's just music at it's best. Great song, paddler.
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paddler said 526 days ago (June 18th, 2008)
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I had a massive hangover at the time and wasnt proud of it - at least something good came of it..thank you
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jiguma said 527 days ago (June 17th, 2008)
Chilled
Such a lovely, relaxed piece Rich. Some smooth licks make this a really enjoyable listen.
Thanks,
Neil
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paddler said 526 days ago (June 18th, 2008)
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It was listening to your coffee piece that inspired me to contribute something - cheers Niel.I always get that wrong - i before e except after c just isnt a true rule - Cheers Neil!
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J.A.Stewart said 527 days ago (June 17th, 2008)
Smooth
Nice job, Piano Man. Really smooth stuff.

And thanks for the smokes and whiskey. Now, where are the babes?

Oh, they're all over at the piano bar, swooning over the dreamy crooner. ;)


--- Joe
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paddler said 526 days ago (June 18th, 2008)
hahaha
Dont think theres enough room on top of the piano to fit everyone on - Ive got the lid open anyway so you'll have to do some entertaining joe.Mines the one in the nurses outfit.Its getting a bit warm in here..Cheers - Rich
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said 527 days ago (June 17th, 2008)
VERSATILE virtuosos
what more can I say ,except I don't drink coffee

Thanks for the DL
paddler said 526 days ago (June 18th, 2008)
hahaha
I dont much either - nice cup of tea and a biscuit is more me but I'll av a bourbon on the rocks if its available.Thank you
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racerat said 527 days ago (June 18th, 2008)
crazy croonin
Consider me all silky and smoothed around the edges. Needed it.

Golden.

Philip


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paddler said 526 days ago (June 18th, 2008)
..
Crazy Croonin and the Golden Smoothies - pretty good stage name.Thanks very much Phil
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DWL said 527 days ago (June 18th, 2008)
One for my baby
and one more for the road.

Classic sound. Wonderful performance.

Cheers

Dick
paddler said 526 days ago (June 18th, 2008)
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Thanks Dick!
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Ibstrat said 527 days ago (June 18th, 2008)
Fantastic
laid back singing and playing.This sounds like a straight thru take... amazing.
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paddler said 526 days ago (June 18th, 2008)
Straight thru
Your right it was - think I might stay on that road for a bit - thank you
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TobinMueller said 527 days ago (June 18th, 2008)
Piano bar perfection
Fabulous piano bar tune. Just curious, when did you write this? Wonderful track.
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paddler said 526 days ago (June 18th, 2008)
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I wrote it on saturday 14.6.08 - it was a bit painstaking though as the vst i was usin eats up more cpu than i have so i had to seperate the midi from the audio and bounce it to aif to avoid stuttering then re-import it.Was worth it though for the piano.Thanks Tobin
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richardhowardjones said 526 days ago (June 18th, 2008)
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This one had to be sung when the percolators had retired for the night. That waitress you asked to turn down the lights seems to be draped over the piano with eyes for only you. Now why would that be, d'ya suppose? Huh?
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paddler said 526 days ago (June 18th, 2008)
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I think she's after the veggieburger I hid behind the music stand - she's been eyeing it up all evening.They should give her a rise.Thanks rich
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rsorensen said 526 days ago (June 18th, 2008)
beauty
Billy Joel comes to mind, whom I love, so this is spectacular. Great playing and singing on an outstanding composition.
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paddler said 526 days ago (June 18th, 2008)
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I haven't heard much Billy Joel but Ive been listenin to a bit of elton john recently - I never really liked him much either but a friend made me hear his songwriting skills in a different way recently..Thank you
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magnatone said 526 days ago (June 18th, 2008)
Skylarks
man - you are GOOD! Wonderful piano dynamics, vocals - just oozes with feeling. This is really great!
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Jarvoid said 526 days ago (June 19th, 2008)
Very
atmospheric,smokey and boozy....actually you had me at the song artwork picture......Smoooothdude.

Jarvoid
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aclarke said 525 days ago (June 19th, 2008)
Not what I expected
I really enjoyed this. A terrific mood setter. Nothing to criticize as it's just a fine, well sung and played song that put me in a nice mellow mood!
Damn good song!

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Nick_Flash said 525 days ago (June 19th, 2008)
great
This is a great song man. Sets the mood just right. You can sure play. Excellent performance.

btw - have you got the phone number for the girl in your picture?
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saymme said 525 days ago (June 20th, 2008)
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( :
You are so proffessional You should definately have a raise..!(!) 10s !! IrishCoffee on The House if You like -or do You prefer it on The Rocks ?
This just makes ya melt..like I've said before You should/could be Famous , its a privilage hearing this : ) wow
Wonderful picture ! tx
harisahn said 523 days ago (June 21st, 2008)
enjoyed
your music. Lovely. Inspired. Hangover-driven tunes are sometimes the best. Effortless sounding and very nice voice by the way. All the best.
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gail60 said 522 days ago (June 22nd, 2008)
oh my goodness
How impressive this is!! I adore your voice on this and you did an excellent job on the piano. I thoroughly enjoyed this song. You did a wonderful job from start to finish and I want more!!! Thanks for sharing this with us!..Wow
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Leon said 522 days ago (June 23rd, 2008)
Is that you?
Wow.. didn't expect this from you... This really shows a mellow side of you that has not been evident in your previous work, or maybe I just didn't really look close enough at your other songs. Your voice is so soothing and really relaxing, effortless yet brimming with feelings. If your other songs did not make me muse in sentimentality, this one certainly made me somewhat emotional. Bravo, man!
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Leon said 522 days ago (June 23rd, 2008)
and...
Now I am inspired to scan through your songs... to look for this sentimentality...
I 'm a fan of yours, but this song got me biting on the hook. line and sinker.
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lengold said 522 days ago (June 23rd, 2008)
Just
fantastic.
Cheers
Len


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said 520 days ago (June 24th, 2008)
Wow...
"A kiss is just a kiss..." Bogie would've loved this one.

Excellent jazz keys RG! Nice smooth vox too.

A wonderful mood piece...

Be well friend!
timothy devine said 368 days ago (November 23rd, 2008)
Aaahh singer songwriter extraordinaire
what a nice clean recording capturing the essence of the moment. Perfect>
is the piano digital? dont matter
just the finest level of verb/beautiful
I am in awe
i am
i am in awe
i have a skylark in me(thank God)
peace to you my friend
this is got to be one of the most wonderful songs i have herd in many many moons
great playing and singing
bravo
tm



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Char said 183 days ago (May 27th, 2009)
I love this.
Mark Holbrook sent me here when I asked about a jazz pianist. Excellent playing and mellow singing. So natural, so perfect. Thank you.

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awigze said 183 days ago (May 27th, 2009)
wow
very beautiful - this song is getting a resurgence


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