Cornfield

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Sorry,but had a bit of a writers block of late.You may notice some distortion in the vocals,so please try and ignore it - but on the positive side,included in the mp3 is a cut-out planisphere..

Oh the picture above is a still from a film called Ratcatcher by Lynne Ramsay.

Thank you - Richard

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Lyrics

Cornfield

There is a wandering soul inside (I don't see you)
Hard is the road on which you find (Its all over now)
Why when each drop of rain that falls (Do you long for)
Someone to be there by your side (Will they find you)

There are days when you lose your way
Dont worry for it happens to all of us
Sometimes life just brings you to your knees

There are stars in the deep pools of your eyes (How they Glitter)
When you tell me youve nowhere left to hide (But I need you)

There are times when you lose your head
And its shows that youre human enough to
Begin a new found chapter of your life

Far away in the fields beneath the sun (you were so young)
The piper is calling us to run (fly like the wind)
High is the crackling ears of wheat (a million years away)
Time throwing wisdom at your feet (learning to live)

There are days when you lose your way
Dont worry for it happens to all of us
Sometimes life just brings you to your knees

Song Stats

Hits: 1173
Comments: 36
Fans: 31
Plays: 115
Downloads: 43
Votes: 3
Uploaded: May 01, 2009 - 10:24:10 PM
Last Updated: May 01, 2009 - 10:24:10 PM Last Played: Nov 24, 2009 - 01:49:32 PM

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Comments

Dadai.2	Dadai.2 said 208 days ago (May 1st, 2009)
	first... and loving this... D2 Check out my latest song called The Riverside (with Ed sloparts sitting in)

Dadai.2	Dadai.2 said 208 days ago (May 1st, 2009)
	Paddster.... you've got the gift me lad. This song sings heart, melody, and inspiration. I like the way you build it up in each verse. Piano (how I wish I could) just dances through the song. And the vocal harmonies in the refrain... just so nice. Thanks mate. best regards, Jack Check out my latest song called The Riverside (with Ed sloparts sitting in)

paddler	paddler said 173 days ago (June 5th, 2009)
	. thank you jack - i hated piano lessons as a kid,but so glad i beared them out.if beared is a word...would be intrigued to see a dancing piano..rich Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)

sloparts

sloparts said 208 days ago (May 1st, 2009)

Excellent song Richard,
that's lyrically well written and with outstanding vocals. Each verse seems to build on the last, and the chorus with the harmony in it is so beautiful.

If I had any suggestions at all, the only one that comes to mind would be to lower the level on the spoken lines just a little bit, maybe 1 db or at the most 2 and to add a touch more reverb to them. The lines are great, but to my ear they distracted my mind off the main theme of the song to where I had to play catch up to get back into where the verse was gong on the next line. It wasn't a big deal, just a minor tug away from the flow of the song.

Great song, love your playing on the piano and everything else for that matter. Very well done my friend, Kudos for a wonderful song.

Ed

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paddler	paddler said 173 days ago (June 5th, 2009)
	. i know wot u mean,ed - when i was recording it i found those other voices a bit disturbing - er even tho i kno its only me lol.but they sounded like a devil n angel on my shoulders like in one of the old fred quimby cartoons.Thank u - rich Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)

Feter

Feter said 208 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)

Cornfield
Man ! .. you always can captured a spiritual spot and sing about it ...
your vocal shine here so wonderfully ...very nice arrangement ...I m listenin
through my headphones I didnt notice any distortion on your vocal so far ..
very lovely song ....good job ...thnx alot for sharin !!!!

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paddler	paddler said 173 days ago (June 5th, 2009)
	. oddly enough where i am there arent many cornfields - but there used to be loads where i was born and hay barns too - i think everyone should have sex in a barn full of hay at least once if at all possible during the rigmarole of life! er..not everyone at the same time i dont mean...! Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)

markoo	markoo said 208 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	Perfect piano Song builds perfectly, fantastic piani, ecellent harmonies and a great ending Check out my latest song called Secret

paddler	paddler said 173 days ago (June 5th, 2009)
	. thank u markoo Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)

Skean	Skean said 208 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	Thanks I love it... Dl,d... Cheers Check out my latest song called Let's Go Trippy

jiguma	jiguma said 208 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	Richard Excellent song and performance. The mix is a little "interesting", but nothing a little dropping in the volume of the vocals couldn't fix. Overall, it seems like there could be more of the guitar to add some extra sparkle in the higher frequencies. Minor things though - a very very good song! Cheers from Oz, Neil Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

Moviz	Moviz said 208 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	you're just one talented guy Richard. Love the sound of your voice (really warm) and the harmonies are beautiful... great lyrics and your multi instrumentation is great, the way you build it up, cheers M Check out my latest song called Come Back Billie

Rebsie	Rebsie said 208 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	Love this ... Love the harmonies Richard! Your vocals are always excellent, and that's some pretty stunning piano work. And a song which is both poignant and uplifting. Excellent stuff and great to see you around these 'ere parts. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

T_Being_esq	T_Being_esq said 207 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	I hear a little Donovan here (whom I like) and Ian Anderson. Very uplifting. I always get a kick from your tunes. Check out my latest song called I have Been Away (LIOLI, Late Entry)

alan_

alan_ said 207 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)

Cornfield
Richard,

Being from Iowa of course I had to listen to a song titled "Cornfield" This is a very "British Invasion" meets "Billy Joel" type feel. Nice to hear a song in 3/4 time. Vocals well done, and I didn't notice any distortion. Your harmonies are well placed and sung in the chorus. I assume you did those as well as the "thought tracks" in the verses. Since this is titled "Cornfield" I'm wondering if it wouldn't be more appropriate in your last verse to write it as follows: High as the crackling ears of corn, sharing wisdom from the time you were born. Just a suggestion. Good transition from verse to chorus with a sweeping feeling that brings you along for the ride. Very nicely done. Alan

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michael2	michael2 said 207 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	niiice i know you probably didn't mean it, but to me it sounds like a cool old pink floyd tune (or something of that ilk). love the backups and the way they are treated during the verses. great tune. Check out my latest song called Behind Enemy Lines (w/Bud and Particle Dots)

ktb	ktb said 207 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	song sensei you are. There's an element to your music that makes me pause and smile everytime. Passionate vocals and the piano playing is a delight! Check out my latest song called Texas stump

TERRAPLANE	TERRAPLANE said 207 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	Vocal tones Richard, you have such wonderful vocal tones & harmonies. How you master so many musical instruments also amazes me,, Thanks for the DL,, Terry Check out my latest song called * The Greys * MJ Space Race 2009

bud	bud said 207 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	Great piano work Richard and I really like the vocal arrangement here. What a comforting reassuring song. Thanks so much for posting. Check out my latest song called try not to think

Godchaser	Godchaser said 207 days ago (May 3rd, 2009)
	Sweet song Have always loved your vocal work and your gift to write and perform such solid pieces of music.In many ways your style,song crafting and delivery reminds me of XTC.Thanks for sharing the gift! Blessings Check out my latest song called As i Walk

Jarvoid	Jarvoid said 207 days ago (May 3rd, 2009)
	I Will writea fuller comment ...but on a quick listen it sounds great ...all both of you!! Jarvo Check out my latest song called Witches in Texas-'Hallowe'en Challenge 2009'

buckhorn	buckhorn said 206 days ago (May 3rd, 2009)
	This is great Lovely vocals, though it does sound like it was recorded in a bathroom. Great piano playing. I enjoyed this very much, and I'm very hard to please. Cheers Check out my latest song called salience #2

Outtaorbit	Outtaorbit said 206 days ago (May 3rd, 2009)
	How sweetly done runs like a river........ Check out my latest song called Sea Shell Blues and Alannah

lengold	lengold said 206 days ago (May 3rd, 2009)
	Really loving this Rich - wonderfully melodic and catchy song. Great vocal and harmonies - plus (of course) your masterful Joanna playing. Love it. Downloaded. Thanks. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

guitapick	guitapick said 206 days ago (May 3rd, 2009)
	You write... ..and perform beautifully...kudos to you Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

sschedra	sschedra said 204 days ago (May 5th, 2009)
	Sigh . . . Richard, you are just amazing. Its one thing to be a talented musician, but your gift of reaching right into where we all live is just wondrous. It makes me wonder if there is a novelist buried in that skin somewhere. Write, write, write! All my best, Stephen Check out my latest song called Love's Fingers Fall

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 203 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
	Dark brown voice Nice vocal treatment. A joy to listen to. Check out my latest song called Desert Stars

Epileptic Gibbon	Epileptic Gibbon said 203 days ago (May 7th, 2009)
	I'm ignoring the distortion but I'm unsure about the free gift. I like this very much. To cherry pick from earlier comments, this reminds me of cross between Ian Anderson and Billy Joel. I really like the piano section in the middle. Nice harmonies too. Check out my latest song called Fiddler Off the Roof w/Komrade K & Caroline

Joe Brady	Joe Brady said 202 days ago (May 7th, 2009)
	Absolutely love this! Especially "sometimes life just brings you to your knees" line (musically perfect; love the chord choices). Great rhythm to the lyrics and instruments. Great message. Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

Sigmund

Sigmund said 201 days ago (May 8th, 2009)

cornfield
this is a very cool song. I especially like your piano performance - in fact your choice of instrumentation is perfect for this tune. Also a very nice vocal performance, with excellent harmonies, and the not quite counterpoint method you used - the voice completing or even answering the thought is very neat. Very enjoyable and listenable song - thanks for sharing this.

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caroline	caroline said 201 days ago (May 8th, 2009)
	eppy sent me here... he said i would like it and... he was right!! i do - so much going on - bravo!! thank you Check out my latest song called clink that link mjrf

Calchas	Calchas said 201 days ago (May 8th, 2009)
	Always a treat! Lovely from beginning to end man. Vocals are just EXCELLENT. So...This is you with writer's block? DAMN! I should be so lucky! Ha ha... Nicely recorded guitar and tasty piano playing. Be well friend! Check out my latest song called It's Not The Same

egobandit	egobandit said 201 days ago (May 8th, 2009)
	everytime it changes to the chorus I get the chills, such a wonderful composed piece of greatness! Check out my latest song called when its love

SJB	SJB said 189 days ago (May 20th, 2009)
	Excelent I love the what you've done with the spoken vocals. The piano really carries it along so nicely (like a skipping feel to it). Nothing else to say other than how much admire what you've done here (and on your posts come to think of it!). Cheers Steve Check out my latest song called Short tune

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 180 days ago (May 30th, 2009)
	I love the lilt to this piece It moves along so effortlessly. Brilliant lyrics here, straight to the heart of the human condition. I like your use of the wet ambiance for the bracketed lyrics as almost a second voice or thought. This is a great tune Richard. Many thanks, Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

J.A.Stewart

J.A.Stewart said 142 days ago (July 6th, 2009)

Terrific Tune
I really like the core spirit of this song, Richard and the harmonies enrich it, but as has been suggested by some others... notably sloparts and jguma... the production could use some tweaking to bring it into the balance it deserves.

This tune could make any easy transition from folk to folk-rock with the addition of some drums and bass, which would also add some punch to punctuate the build you have going in this song's structure. But no matter how you orchestrate it, it's the spirit in here that *sells* the song. ;)

--- Joe

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