Mountainside(I.G.M.)

Char

Genre: Ballad

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I.G.M. had a very beautiful piece of classical music. He offered me the chance to speak poetry over. I sent a sung version, as well. Ingo said he liked that best. And, he quickly put it together. ( I think he did that faster than it has taken me to post it.) With his permission, I am going to say it is open to further work. Yes, please feel free to critique, offer suggestions(even, if it's "Get a new singer!") Thank you, Ingo for the opportunity.

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Lyrics

When I had climbed the mountainside
I had thought that you would stay near
Expecting you to be my guide
Trusting you to hold me dear
>
To my surprise, on turning 'round
I was standing there all alone
On a ledge over holy ground
I thought of all that I was shown
>
It's true I braved the winds of time
And never stopped along the way
Somewhere on that treacherous climb
I had missed your choice not to stay
>
So when I made it to the top
And found that you had gone away
It was then I finally did stop
And got down on my knees to pray
>
When I had climbed the mountainside
So very long ago

-Charlene K.

Song Stats

Hits: 1642
Comments: 135
Fans: 53
Plays: 434
Downloads: 50
Votes:
Uploaded: Mar 27, 2009 - 04:40:03 PM
Last Updated: Apr 19, 2009 - 01:01:33 PM Last Played: Nov 24, 2009 - 12:29:33 AM

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Keywords:

I.G.M. (2), Char (21), Mountainside (2)

Hardware:

Ingo: later
Char: PC

Software:

Ingo: other
Char: Audacity

Comments

Skean	Skean said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	Firsts I am...lol Check out my latest song called Let's Go Trippy

Skean	Skean said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	Okay then I must say WOW guys this is a beauty, yet sad but oooh do I love it YES I do. Hum!! when do we meet Char, oops sorry Linda, the music hypnoses me OR was it the beer? Never-mind great collab guys I love it... Thanks. Check out my latest song called Let's Go Trippy

Char

Char said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)

Good for you, I hope. Argggh!
I almost asked you in chat for help. I kept getting error messages that I hadn't ticked off yes or no. I had. Every time it came up, the song was gone and I had to start all over. Then, I found it had loaded it twice. This has got to be the longest upload in the history of MacJams. I'm so sorry to make everyone wait. Thank You. :)

Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

CarlSagan	CarlSagan said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	Singing was right Your voice enchants like swirling purple mists of sparkling nebulae, hinting winking stars within. Check out my latest song called Flying Off The Handle

Char	Char said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	Not my day. My first reply which I didn't submit, no doubt, went something like this: Doctor Sagan, I am grateful you stuck around on this Earthly plain the entire time it took me to post this. Thanks for the wonderful comment; you have a way with words. My thanks. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	Char you continue to amaze me with your singing... Someday I hope to write something worthy of your voice. This is great. Thank you so much for being here and sharing your voice! Excellent collab! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Char	Char said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	Mark, So very nice of you. I am happy you liked it. Ingo wrote something so plaintive and I immediately got these words. Thank you. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

Rebsie	Rebsie said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	Very evocative Wonderful to see you doing this Char! There's something curious and compelling in the way your voice sounds here, like an old recording of a 1920s diva transported through time. The ghosts of a bygone age. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

Char	Char said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	Curious,yes. Ingo said he couldn't remove all the noise from my crappy mic. Thank you so much, Rebsie. I liked it a lot. Thanks. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

saymme

saymme said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)

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Beautiful beginning, beginnings & ends can be hard & make a h-ck of a difference ! I love the lyrics , it's a new experience hearing You sing wow you are brave (you made it to the top)!! (I wish I could be ,one day i will sing even if its faroff; )) You inspire me your voice is unusual I need to hear it again : ) & very beautiful music..!! Tx for this new experience Char great to hear YOu grand words...!! It would be neat to hear Your other version too ! : ) lena

Char	Char said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	Oh Lena, God bless you, sweetie. The music was just lovely. Ingo wrote it and deserves all the credit. The words came easily. The putting together was fast. The posting was interminable. Thank you. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

drakonis

drakonis said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)

oooh
Nice swaying gentle breezy music Ingo, very nice. The music, coupled with Char's voice and lyrics and cadence makes this feel like one of those old songs from a well-known musical... very cool both of you! I love the symphonic flourish. Don't really have any critiques or suggestions... other than for some miraculous basket of money to show up on Char's doorstep so she can buy nicer recording equipment :-) Or maybe you could turn up the percussion track a little, the one with the charingo in it :-) Sweet song you two!
ttfn,
Drakonis

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Char	Char said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	Hi, Eduard, I swear it was like the perils of "Charlene". I think I tried to load it 6 times. Oi, vey, a charingo! That would be a Polish-German wind machine, I guess. Ingo wrote this. And, I sure hope he forgives me for what I did to it. Thank you. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

	Richard_Schletty said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	Somewhere on that treacherous climb A really nice style of singing, like out of Broadway or Classic Hollywood. Very evocative...from another era, when men were either Danny Kaye or Richard Burton and women were either Ethel Merman or Vanessa Redgrave. Check out my latest song called The Quarry (part 4) - words by Pope John Paul II (Karol Wojtyla)

Char	Char said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	Yeah, Richard, that is the sweetest way ever to let me know I'm an old lady. Smile! Thank you for dropping in. It was quite beautiful as a classical piece. I was very lucky to have Ingo add my words to it. Thank you. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

magnatone	magnatone said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	Mountainside WOWSA!!! What a GREAT collab! Char, your voice sounds just great over Ingo's wonderful instrumentation. Char, you wrote these lyrics - wow, VERY COOL! This is just a terrific piece of music - thank you both so MUCH! Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown

Char	Char said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	Hi, Karen, I thought you would enjoy I.G.M.'s music. The writing came easy on first hearing... 15 minutes. I may not be good, but, I'm fast. Kind of unexpected. I was actually just supposed to read. I liked the way it sounded sung. It was so generous of Ingo to let me do this. Thank You. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

davisamerica	davisamerica said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	like i said at the "peek performance" ... the backing track has bits of Beatles influence but your lovely voice carves this out as some kind of wonderful. Ingo ... char .... such a great track ... so worth waiting for indeed ! Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

Char	Char said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	Oh, Jack, Amazing what can happen when you have wonderful musicians give their time and talent to no-account wanna-be's. Beautiful from the beginning as Ingo's classical piece. I am such a screw up. Loading this took forever. I am sure I tried Ingo's patience. I hope we are still friends. Thank you very much. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

davisamerica	davisamerica said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	you worry too much sweetie ... yes you do Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

einstien	einstien said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	this is brilliant and i should know

Char	Char said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	Wow! Doctor Einstien, I am glad you were able to flit on over, after bending space-time. The music by I.G.M. was special. Thank you.:) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

I.G.M.	I.G.M. said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	Good job I just want to say thank you and let you know that it was a real pleasure to work on this. I hope my "modifications" here and there don`t give you too much pain in the, uhm, ... you know what I mean! :o) You`ve made it a real song, Charlene. Check out my latest song called I`m Gone

Char

Char said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)

My benefactor,
Ingo. It was exciting to give it a go. I guess sometimes songs write themselves. You are the musician. I would not know how to do what you have done. No pain in the arsch. Definitely, verschlimmbessern.
Please forgive all the delay. I am so honored that you even thought of me. With gratitude for your work and patience, I thank you very much. :)

Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

yrp	yrp said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	This is really something timeless.Something that no one would be sure when it was done and no matter when it is heard it will be surely enjoyed and admired. Very good :-) Check out my latest song called Light (with onesweetworld)

Char	Char said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	Hi, yrp, you have always been supportive. So thankful for the good luck to have these opportunities. Lovely music inspired me. Thank you. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

anomalous	anomalous said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	Get a new singer! over my dead body. you have a beautiful voice Char. it fits perfectly into I.G.M's music. very very nice. Check out my latest song called Fire

Char	Char said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	Gee, you are sweet. Great music to sing to. Thank you so much.:) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

Rocha Malhada	Rocha Malhada said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	a 78 I mean this as a large compliment - Your singing reminds me of stuff I heard as a child (mom & dad), stuff I play on the stations that play legacy classic material from an age before you and me. What can I say? that's the chill it brings to me, and you do it so well. Well done girl, this is a gift you have . - Harold Check out my latest song called Kanun Oud Rock (LIOLI9)

Char	Char said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	All right. I guess I sing differently. I wish I heard what you hear. As long as it is pleasurable, then I am happy with it. I pick good people to work with, don't I? Thank you, Harold. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

Rocha Malhada	Rocha Malhada said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	a 78 Ingo, - I left out part of my comment, I was a bit startled. This backing music is the perfect bed for Charlene to sing on. What a great duo this is. . - Harold Check out my latest song called Kanun Oud Rock (LIOLI9)

Char	Char said 203 days ago (May 7th, 2009)
	Nice of you, Harold. Thanks. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

Patriotpizzaman	Patriotpizzaman said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	Alright! Love the music and the singing was brilliant! Check out my latest song called Livin' Lastin' Love

Char	Char said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	Mr. Shreiner, Thank you for stopping in and for the support. Thanks. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

mike_d	mike_d said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	Wonderful! Hi Char, this sounds really nice! You've got a wonderful voice and sounds perfect with IGM's music bed. One thought- Have you ever tried doubling your vocal tracks? Check out my latest song called Broken (Ft. spitlogic & Kingbee)

Char	Char said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	I don't do any of the production. I think that ic42 did that and it was great. Ingo was done with it. He said I could leave it open for others to add to it. So, if anyone wants to play, it is fine with us. Thank you, Mike. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

Feter

Feter said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)

Mountainside
WO ...this is just amazing ...I bet you were singing for years and years
cos you sing out of your heaert so beautifully ..a true huge work that
deserve your awesome vocal ...IGM what a luckey guy to work with brilliant
voice but you really wrote a fantastic piece ..thnx alot for the gem !!!

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Char	Char said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	What generous remarks, Feter. I am touched. I am very lucky to have found these great people. Thank you. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

abfkingsport

abfkingsport said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)

ABFkingsport
Oh this is really good. Your voice has such a great distinctive sound to it. I have to get some music together for you. You've heard my suggestions already. I love the lyrics as well. You are a great poet and lyricist. I.M.G. did an excellent piece of music. the composition is perfect and your voice just melts into so wonderfully. It's definitely going into my Favs. Thank you my sweet.
The King

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Char

Char said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)

Thank you
for liking what I do. I could've done a better job, but this is a great start. If anyone cares to remix, in future, it would be interesting to see what else could be done. I still have no idea what I'm doing and I have been blessed with wonderful people that do all the work. I.G.M. was very gracious to let me sing here. I am thrilled. Thank you. :)

Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

Outtaorbit	Outtaorbit said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	I had missed the choice..... nicely done..... Check out my latest song called Sea Shell Blues and Alannah

Char	Char said 244 days ago (March 28th, 2009)
	You are a doll. Thank you for listening. I was moved by I.G.M.'s music. Interesting how that happens. This was a joy. Thank you. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

spitlogic	spitlogic said 244 days ago (March 28th, 2009)
	Wow I really need to get something together for you. I love the lyrics and your voice. Great work. Check out my latest song called Guillotine

Char	Char said 244 days ago (March 28th, 2009)
	I so appreciate your taking the time to listen. And I am beyond happy that you liked it. Wonderful experience writing and singing to such a strong piece of music by I.G.M. Thank you, Mitchell. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

dirigent	dirigent said 244 days ago (March 28th, 2009)
	Wonderful poetry Touching - full of beauty. a perfect vocal part on an inspiring back track Loved listening. Thank you! Check out my latest song called Autumn

Char	Char said 243 days ago (March 28th, 2009)
	I am gratified that you enjoyed this piece. I loved I.G.M.'s music. Thank you. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

Reinholt56

Reinholt56 said 244 days ago (March 28th, 2009)

Hi Char......
I'd commented on the previous upload and suddenly it all vanished!! I don't quite remember what I put there but it boils down to being an excellent song, with words and music fitting together so beautifully.

The singing is to die for. Very poignant and, to me, reminiscent of some Japanese modern Madame Butterfly.

Well done to yourself and Ingo for such an inspiring song.

Take care.

Paul

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Char	Char said 243 days ago (March 28th, 2009)
	Oh, Paul, my sincere apologies. I had a bit of a mix up while trying to post. Error messages kept popping up and it wasn't after 6 tries that I knew I had posted twice. How very sweet that came back, once more. I thoroughly agree that the music is poignant. Ingo put it together beautifully. Thank you, twice over. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

mowguy3	mowguy3 said 244 days ago (March 28th, 2009)
	Another great collab here at M.J's I think singing was the correct choice with this, and Char you were the one to do it. Wow what a fine post. Words, music the whole thing is filled with emotion and tallent. Great job. Russ Check out my latest song called A Different Shade Of Moonlight

Char	Char said 243 days ago (March 28th, 2009)
	Good. That is nice to know. I am excited that several people like this. It was so wonderful to be given such music to write for. Ingo is very generous. Thank you, Russ. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

thetiler	thetiler said 243 days ago (March 28th, 2009)
	Nice music Enjoyed the words, nice and soulful. Check out my latest song called Little Drummer Boy Variations

Char	Char said 243 days ago (March 28th, 2009)
	It is a heartfelt composition. The words came as I listened. Ingo said he had had "Forgotten" in mind. My poem was called "Left Alone". Interesting, that I felt something similar. Thank you, Bill. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

lavalamp	lavalamp said 243 days ago (March 28th, 2009)
	Char Wow Your voice is so warm. I didn't know you had such chops. Kind of reminded me of Nico. How long do I have to climb upon the side of this mountain of mine?- Chris Martin Good one, Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

Char	Char said 243 days ago (March 28th, 2009)
	I guess I do reasonably well. I have always enjoyed singing: choirs, choruses.. for a short while, with a band. Mostly, I sang for myself. This is great that other people think it is okay. Thank you. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 243 days ago (March 28th, 2009)
	very nice! yes it could easily fall into a classic 40's movie. you know, when there is usually the nightclub scene in the movie. classic! very nicely done vocals Char! Check out my latest song called November

Char	Char said 243 days ago (March 28th, 2009)
	This is so much fun.I get so excited when I get a chance to write and sing. It would have been cool to be able to sing in a nightclub. Thanks, Vic. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

apb	apb said 243 days ago (March 28th, 2009)
	What a fabulous voice .. you have Charlene .. really sweet. As I said in chat, it has nice natural vibrato and reminiscent of Judy Garland to my ears. Wow... what a well kept secret. :) Backing is very lush and sets a fine atmostpheric mountain panorama .. kudos to you both. Check out my latest song called Misplaced

Char	Char said 243 days ago (March 28th, 2009)
	A lot of people have mentioned the vibrato. It is natural. I don't even hear it. Thank you so much for the comparison. She was powerful. I was inspired by Ingo. Thanks.:) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

Ex_Silentio	Ex_Silentio said 243 days ago (March 28th, 2009)
	You're a scientist magnet. Sagan and Einstein both. Impressive. Einstein was so excited he misspelled his own name. Wow. This is unlike anything I've heard here. For that alone, you get points. It does sound old-fashioned in a CHARming kind of way. Very nice. Check out my latest song called Loneliness Becomes Pandora (MJ Space Race 2009)

Char	Char said 243 days ago (March 28th, 2009)
	I know! I caught the ie/ei, but it is his effort at in-communicado. Thank you for the points. I keep wanting to try blues and torch and getting beyond depressing stuff. Very, very sweet of you to come by and take the time to listen. Ingo made the music. Thank you. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

Macaudion	Macaudion said 243 days ago (March 28th, 2009)
	How is it that pain can have such a beautiful sound... A Simply gorgeous work of art, both of you! Love love love your voice on this, Char! What a lucky song to have been song by you! And you're so gracious, too. Really stunning work, Ingo. Thanks to both of you for hangn' this out for us! Dion Check out my latest song called 123 iGetU

Char

Char said 243 days ago (March 28th, 2009)

I thought
I.G.M.'s music had a grand sound as if it was telling a story about being abandoned, but that the abandonment wasn't even noticed at the time because of distraction and assumption. Then there is shock when the realization hits. The first line came immediately. And I even have a scenario that gave me the idea, from something that actually happened. You are most kind. There is an emotional component and one of these days, it will be as good as I can do it. It was my pleasure.
I only hope Ingo likes it half as much as I do. Thank you. :)

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FEEL	FEEL said 242 days ago (March 29th, 2009)
	sweet sounding and romantic... thanks for sharing. Check out my latest song called Pigs Fly

Char	Char said 242 days ago (March 29th, 2009)
	So glad you came and found something of value, here. It started out as a very evocative piece of music by I.G.M., the only one of the two of us that knows what he is doing. Thanks, John. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

jiguma

jiguma said 242 days ago (March 29th, 2009)

Not at all
"get a new singer" - indeed, the quality of your voice here is quite a surprise. However maybe "get a new mic" might be more appropriate :) I'd love to hear you with a good recording set up doing something like this. However (again) Rebsie has a point about how your vocal sounds like something from another era.

This is a very interesting post Char - congratulations, I think you've done a really good job on this song.

Neil

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Char	Char said 242 days ago (March 29th, 2009)
	I will take what you say as a compliment. I think I understand that it is my style of singing. I.G.M.'s music was really easy for me to write for. The poem and what he said he felt were similar in feeling. I tried to do well. Thank you very much. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

jiguma

jiguma said 242 days ago (March 29th, 2009)

Char
on re-reading my comment, I think I may have given the wrong impression! I thought your voice sounded great. It was meant to read "Not at all 'get a new singer'" - indicating that I thought a new singer wasn't at all required. Sometimes things don't quite sound the same in print - sorry if this gave the wrong impression.
Neil

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Char	Char said 242 days ago (March 29th, 2009)
	Oh, don't worry I knew what you meant. If you wanted to diss me, you'd do it privately. Don't worry about it at all. I am trying to hear what several have said about my voice, from the first post with Luna Trick. Love you, Neil. Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

Bob6stringer	Bob6stringer said 242 days ago (March 29th, 2009)
	Der wunerstuff! I'll contribute my imagery as a listener to this quite immortal piece of music: I picture a post WW II northern European vista. The aftermath... and you're still standing, happy to be above ground. This is der wunderstuff! Check out my latest song called Yours and Mine

Char	Char said 242 days ago (March 29th, 2009)
	That'll work. Happy you liked it. Thank you. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

dadgarus	dadgarus said 240 days ago (March 31st, 2009)
	Two big artists! This one is perfect. I like the arrangement and Char's voice. Rock on my friends! Check out my latest song called I Break

Char	Char said 240 days ago (March 31st, 2009)
	Thank you. Ingo is the musician. My thanks. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

Dadai.2	Dadai.2 said 238 days ago (April 2nd, 2009)
	This is a lovely piece of... I.G.M. music accompanying Char. Perfect backdrop for this heartfelt poem. Char... yours is a convincing performance, well timed with just the right amount of feeling and expression. Kudos to you both... thanks for sharing this. Jack Check out my latest song called The Riverside (with Ed sloparts sitting in)

Char	Char said 203 days ago (May 7th, 2009)
	Oh, my.. My apologies. I thanked you but must have neglected to click on comment. So, Jack, I am very glad that you had liked what we did here. Means a lot. Thanks. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

Moviz	Moviz said 238 days ago (April 2nd, 2009)
	Your voice sounds so right against this beautiful backing music.... it puts me in mind of a hymn or chant and it sounds absolutely wonderful..... lovely words. Sorry I'm so late with this, regards M Check out my latest song called Come Back Billie

Moviz	Moviz said 238 days ago (April 2nd, 2009)
	I just read Reinholdts comment about Madam Butterfly and he hit the nail right on the head. I could see you on a windy hill in the mist with your diaphanous gown caught in the wind as you sing to the heavens.... Sheesh! I feel like painting a picture now LOL, cheers M Check out my latest song called Come Back Billie

Char

Char said 238 days ago (April 2nd, 2009)

Not at all late.
This came together very fast. I was really only supposed to be reading, not singing. I pictured being scraped up but victorious and definitely I think the wind would have been audible. Where do I get one of those diaphanous "mountain climbing" gowns? Lovely scene you have already painted. My daughter liked Paul's comment, too. Thank you, Maurice. Much appreciate your listen. :)

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Mcboy	Mcboy said 238 days ago (April 2nd, 2009)
	yeah almost like a old billie holiday record vocal.....kool Check out my latest song called Heros( aclarke/mcboy)

Char	Char said 238 days ago (April 2nd, 2009)
	Hello, I have been told this on the first song posted by Luna Trick. You can't do better than that. Very sweet of you. Thanks. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 238 days ago (April 2nd, 2009)
	Charlena So great to hear your voice again. Damn you're popular - but for good reason! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Char	Char said 238 days ago (April 2nd, 2009)
	I am a curiosity, Daniel. Some songs come extremely easy. Listen to what I had to work with. If it wasn't for Ingo's generosity, this never would have been. Do you think there is room for cello? Thank you. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

Calchas	Calchas said 238 days ago (April 2nd, 2009)
	Nice job Char... You sang well over I.G.M.'s soundbed. It's good to hear you braving these sonic waters like this. Bravo to you both! Be well! Check out my latest song called It's Not The Same

Char	Char said 238 days ago (April 2nd, 2009)
	"Braving" is getting easier as I have been so warm heartedly encouraged by everyone. This music was perfect as it was. I am happy I didn't ruin it. Ingo is a doll! And, so are you. Thank you. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

paddler	paddler said 238 days ago (April 2nd, 2009)
	.. ruin it??? far from it!!! Your voice is really original and so moving in this song! - very intense and the whole thing does actually have a really deep message and feeling to it - i almost shed a tear then,infact - a whole lotta soul.Well done all round!!!!!! Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)

Calchas	Calchas said 237 days ago (April 3rd, 2009)
	I agree with ol' RG! (Paddler) You have a cool vox Charlene. I can hear the Grace Slick comparisons. Hope to hear MORE from you! Be well friend! Check out my latest song called It's Not The Same

Char	Char said 213 days ago (April 27th, 2009)
	Thank you, Paddler. Very sweet of you. I appreciate it. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

kassia	kassia said 238 days ago (April 2nd, 2009)
	oh this is beautiful. classic, timeless. ingo created a gorgeous soundbed, rich and full of feeling. char, as always your words are beautiful and thoughtful. i love the quality of the recording, giving it an old radio sort of sound. you fit the lyrics and your singing into the music perfectly. each supported by the other. this is wonderful. Check out my latest song called Deep Majesty

Char	Char said 237 days ago (April 3rd, 2009)
	Ingo deserves the credit for the overall work and he placed the words well. I was thrilled to hear what he had done. Thanks.:) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

futzpucker

futzpucker said 238 days ago (April 3rd, 2009)

Lovely, Char...
Congratulations on this wonderful song, Char. Ingo is a very talented man, and I'm glad you got a chance to work with him. You tell a wonderful story that I assume is metaphorical of your life. You were meant to make it to the top of the mountain on your own, and so you did.

Very well written and sung. I'm very proud of you. Thanks for giving of yourself.

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Char	Char said 237 days ago (April 3rd, 2009)
	Gentleman, Patrick, I am very touched by your continued encouragement. Yes, Ingo is wonderful. And you are right. If it were not for what had gone before I would not be doing this now. Writing and singing here is so gratifying. It is nice that people can relate and understand. Thank you. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

bud	bud said 237 days ago (April 3rd, 2009)
	Fanatastic! I love the quality of your voice in this mix - your control and vibrato are wonderful - this is like a whole other kind of Portishead music - futuristic and ancient at the same time. Excellent track that Ingo put together too. I'm blown away. Check out my latest song called try not to think

Char

Char said 237 days ago (April 3rd, 2009)

I have control?
I think I know about the vibrato. Loose vocal chords or something.
I have heard the Beth Gibbons reference before. I like "futuristic and ancient"... that is so very cool. It started with Ingo's classical composition. I am glad he offered it to me. I am pleased that many have enjoyed it. I loved doing it. Thanks so much. :)

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Daugrin	Daugrin said 237 days ago (April 3rd, 2009)
	AMazing I knew you were a romantic. Thank you for this effort. Brings a smile to my eye! Daugrin Check out my latest song called Daphne w/ Andy Wigzell

Char	Char said 237 days ago (April 3rd, 2009)
	You did, huh? Hopeless romantic, in a very real sense. Love smiling eyes. That's very Irish. Thank you for stopping in and for being so sweet. Thanks. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

lengold	lengold said 237 days ago (April 4th, 2009)
	Sorry it took me so long to find this. It sounds uniquely beautiful to me. As said above there is definitely something of a bygone age to your amazing vocal. The sound bed compliments perfectly. So pleased I found this and a definite download to keep. Thanks. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

Char	Char said 236 days ago (April 4th, 2009)
	Well, you're here, now and I'm happy you liked it. Thank you so much. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

Dj French Toast	Dj French Toast said 236 days ago (April 4th, 2009)
	Char You have a beautiful Vibrato in your voice ...very pretty singing ...I also liked the instrumentation as well ..listened to this eating pepper jack cheese :) Check out my latest song called Its The French Toast(Colab W/WillBill808)

Char	Char said 236 days ago (April 4th, 2009)
	Hi, DJ French, Nice of you. I thought it sounded pretty good mainly because of I.G.M.'s composition. Did you save me any cheese? That's my favorite. Thank you. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

TERRAPLANE	TERRAPLANE said 236 days ago (April 5th, 2009)
	Charming Char What a wonderful natural vibrato you have with your song voice!! Thanks for sharin,T Check out my latest song called * The Greys * MJ Space Race 2009

Char	Char said 235 days ago (April 5th, 2009)
	Yes. I'm glad that it is a good thing. Because I can't get rid of it. Thank you for coming by. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

KellyMarkSmith	KellyMarkSmith said 229 days ago (April 11th, 2009)
	I like it!! really like it!! I really liked it. I see this as a great musical! Check out my latest song called Just Tell Me To Stay

Char	Char said 229 days ago (April 11th, 2009)
	Hi, Kelly.. Thank you. It sounds like it was supposed to be, I think. Thank you. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

Alannah	Alannah said 229 days ago (April 11th, 2009)
	This is ...... .... lovely .... so nice to hear you spreading your wings and flying high with some great music .... how did I miss these posts of yours ????? Man am I ever out of the loop ! Check out my latest song called I'm Drownin' - Smokey VW (feat Alannah) + Outtaorbit

Char	Char said 229 days ago (April 11th, 2009)
	Thank you my darling girl. I'm glad you liked it. I think it is very nice because the music was wonderful. Ingo gets the credit for that. Thank you. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

Jarvoid

Jarvoid said 228 days ago (April 12th, 2009)

Well
beggar me backwards if we haven't been using bushels to cover up our lights.Stone me , actually in todays troubled climate, er stone the crows, what a belting voice tha' hast lass. Totally enjoyed the song and the almost theatrical delivery.It was a really pleasant revelation...no I said pleasant revelation ..not peasant revolution which is a very different sort of thing altogether.......More to come I hope. Jarv the Oid

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Char	Char said 228 days ago (April 12th, 2009)
	Gee, whiz! You sure are one to make a girl feel appreciated. Right-o! Peasant revolutions end with a lot of heads rolling. I love this, being called "lass." I write all the time. I sing for nothing. This is great fun. Love your wonderful comment. Thank you!! :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

RoughRooster	RoughRooster said 214 days ago (April 26th, 2009)
	Oh yes! Very nice, really enjoyed this, great vocal and a great voice you have Char! Love the way you sing this and it's a great piece! Check out my latest song called Stranger In Your Heart

Char

Char said 214 days ago (April 26th, 2009)

I couldn't believe
it when I heard what Ingo was letting me play with. So powerful. I got the first line right away. The rest came quickly. We had talked about a spoken poem. I sang to try to see where the words should go. I didn't get that 100%. Fortunately, Ingo was able to move some lines around. I'm glad he liked the sung version because I did too. Thank you so much. :)

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Cashed-In	Cashed-In said 212 days ago (April 28th, 2009)
	Lovely!! Beautiful! Check out my latest song called Empty Bird Cage

Char	Char said 212 days ago (April 28th, 2009)
	Aww, thank you very much for stopping by and agreeing with me that this is a terrific song. Ingo writes well. My thanks. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

haribo	haribo said 211 days ago (April 29th, 2009)
	beautiful tune you have a very spiritual sounding voice char! the tranquil arrangement and your voice compliment each other so well resulting in a subliminal ethereal texture. touched. thank you for creating & sharing this experience!! Check out my latest song called Fragment

Char	Char said 211 days ago (April 29th, 2009)
	I was very excited about being able to sing this and not just read it, which was the actual first intention. I loved doing this. You are very sweet. Thanks. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

awigze	awigze said 207 days ago (May 3rd, 2009)
	Mountaniside Can see this on stage.... - so beautiful Check out my latest song called We got to Jive in Blues by (Feter)

Char	Char said 206 days ago (May 4th, 2009)
	Yes.. I need a diaphanous mountain climbing gown. It is pretty. IGM wrote a great piece. Lucky me. Thanks. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

Schello	Schello said 192 days ago (May 18th, 2009)
	YAY extraordinary tune..what elese Check out my latest song called Snozz'en (Cronik Mix)

Char	Char said 192 days ago (May 18th, 2009)
	Cosa stai facendo? Sono molto entusiasta di lei avrebbe difficoltà ad ascoltare questi brani. Molte grazie. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

razoondragoonus	razoondragoonus said 182 days ago (May 29th, 2009)
	wonderment you have a wonderful voice. :) Check out my latest song called hipchat(chatterbox)

Char	Char said 182 days ago (May 29th, 2009)
	I love your music. I am very beholding to you. This warms my heart. Ingo let me sing. I love this music. Skean did a version as well. It is a wonderful piece. Thanks. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

rsolorio	rsolorio said 180 days ago (May 31st, 2009)
	Clear and honest Neat colab. Now that I've heard the vocal version, the recited version would seem Shatnered (William Shatner, the verb) Beautifully done Check out my latest song called Bass Thoughts

Char

Char said 180 days ago (May 31st, 2009)

Hah hah hah.
Excellent musician and intelligent, funny guy too! Careful, shatnered could be a new word added to the dictionary this next year. I was surprised they added gaydar this year. I know language is fluid but it shouldn't decline like that. Shatnered will be used now with a smile on my lips and thoughts of you. I spoke it for Ingo only after I sang it. I hoped he'd like the sung version. Too much shatnerization is not good for anyone. LOL. Thanks for the listen :)

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WG said 174 days ago (June 5th, 2009)

Hi Char...
You did a great job expressing yourself with the music. I have heard one other song of yours but don't always comment. I think it was a rock song but can't remember. Must have been drinking lol... I think here you let yourself go and you did a fantastic job. I'm not a vocalist and have no training but I like to write lyrics as well and sing on 50% of the songs I write. I've only uploaded a few so far but I am trying to learn how to sing confidently and just do more takes if I really sing off lol... I think this is a very good performance from you and I feel something deep in it.

I hope you continue to sing your heart out and gain more and more confidence in yourself. I think all of the people that have posted here, like me, see something in what you are doing that is real and honest and beautiful. So keep doing what you do. It is inspiring to me and I look forward to hearing more from you :D

Sincerely,

Grant (WG here)

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Char

Char said 173 days ago (June 6th, 2009)

Oh my.
I am not speechless very often. Hand to my heart, I am grateful. Yes. I am channeling actual experience in these lyrics. Poetry always was my outlet. Writing and performing music with the support of my friends is more than an outlet. This is a creative expression that I can share in exactly the way I show my paintings. Thank you so much.:)

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richardhowardjones	richardhowardjones said 162 days ago (June 18th, 2009)
	Highly unusual I am very impressed with this lovely collab. Check out my latest song called STANDIN' IN THE RAIN

Char	Char said 160 days ago (June 19th, 2009)
	Beautiful piece by Ingo. So nice to see you agree. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

thewheelofsteel	thewheelofsteel said 159 days ago (June 20th, 2009)
	mike wheelhouse lovely song and voice , brill

Char	Char said 159 days ago (June 20th, 2009)
	Very happy that you approve. I loved the music Ingo sent. The song wrote itself. Thanks. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

PaulaMunk	PaulaMunk said 69 days ago (September 19th, 2009)
	IGM's music is inspiring. Love this song. Yep! Check out my latest song called The Conqueror Worm

Char	Char said 68 days ago (September 19th, 2009)
	Me too. Me, too. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

mr_mordenus

mr_mordenus said 32 days ago (October 26th, 2009)

Entrancing
Beautiful and gentle, yet there's something quite strong and resilient in the tone of the music. Showcases just how good your voice can be - a joy to listen to here.

The orchestration is beautiful, but it does seem a wee bit strong at times - particularly during the first half, when I think a more gentle, subtle feel would work better. The gradual sense of discovery and change, realizing the strengths we've learned and the prices we've paid (sometime without even knowing) to learn them, is hinted at in the orchestration, but might be explored more.

A beautiful song, though, and carried so very well.

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Char	Char said 31 days ago (October 26th, 2009)
	I really loved the music. I am touched by your compliment. It is a gift to be able to try doing these things. You made me cry. Thank you. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

branchgraft	branchgraft said 26 days ago (October 31st, 2009)
	flavor I like the overall flavor of ethereal contemplation : ) Check out my latest song called Nuclear Sentry Rider

Char	Char said 26 days ago (October 31st, 2009)
	So happy you took some time to listen. Many thanks. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

guitarfreak	guitarfreak said 20 days ago (November 6th, 2009)
	Beautiful, Great music and vocals, Well done, Enjoyed, Happy birthday, Char Smile :] -Aemyn Check out my latest song called F.L.O.A.S.I.

Char	Char said 20 days ago (November 6th, 2009)
	Gee, What a very sweet thing to do. Nicest birthday gift ever. Thank you. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

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Name: Charlene Kankiewicz

I used to be a lot of things that I'm not, any longer. I was an artist, art teacher and an occasional poet who sang in a choir. After a time being a listener to all this treasure of music and song I got hooked into performing, myself. I have found th... [see more]

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