Perigee Organdie (w/ Luna Trick)

Rebsie

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This song is a special event in that it marks the completion of all the tracks for my second album. Hurrah!

It's also been the longest to reach fruition - while other songs have whooshed through at a rate of knots, we've been working on this one for about four months. Not because it's been difficult - far from it - I think we were just enjoying the journey so much we didn't really want it to stop. But anyway, here it is.

PS ... 'organdie' is not a misspelling ... it's a Britishism. (Well, French really, but that's how we spell it here anyway.)

Daniel: classical guitar, cello
Rebsie: vocals

© 2009 Daniel Staniforth/Rebsie Fairholm

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Lyrics

Perigee Organdie
lyrics by Rebsie Fairholm

Dawn alchemy
Rises to be
Pauses in the window
And sets herself free
A vision on a fragile thread of chi

Star of delight
Ploughed beyond sight
In the murmurs of longing halflight
A song of wisdom sweet
Cracks like twigs
Beneath our horses' feet

Perigee
Organdie
Alchemy

Roses borne of night
Lilies spun from light
Twine on the bowers of love
As imagination sings
An alchemical angel takes its wings

Green in the tree
Dream to the sea
And the nautilus deep in the sand
With its spiral hid inside
Silken rainbow burnish
With its face towards the tide

Perigee
Organdie
Dream to Be
Alchemy

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Uploaded: May 12, 2009 - 05:38:26 PM
Last Updated: May 12, 2009 - 07:15:49 PM Last Played: Nov 01, 2009 - 06:08:11 PM

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Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 198 days ago (May 12th, 2009)
	Looking forward to the CD Rebsie. Daniel's backing is lovely on this and vocally this is one of your strongest performances. I'm very pleased for you that, at long last, you have all the material for your second album. Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

Rebsie

Rebsie said 198 days ago (May 13th, 2009)

Thank you Peter. The album has been two years in the making and it feels sooooo goooood to have reached this point with it. There's still all the tedious technical and administrative stuff to deal with, which will take another couple of months, but I have a real sense of achievement now!

My warmest thanks for your unstinting support, as you've helped me along on the whole journey.

Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 195 days ago (May 15th, 2009)
	Thanks Peter Just wanted to throw my voice in here. I really appreciate your detailed responses to our work... it is a big source of encouragement and your comments have become invaluable to us both! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

kristyjo

kristyjo said 198 days ago (May 12th, 2009)

Ahhhhh...
Lovely guitar work, and the cello adds weight to those bass tones. Then that delicate, filmy voice of Rebsie enters. This is a confection of sound. The picture of a dew-drenched spiderweb hangs in the background. The Latin sounds that develop are wonderful. I really don't know how to define this style, and that's a good thing. It had a very organic feeling - LIke the song grew into everything exactly in its place.

Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Rebsie

Rebsie said 198 days ago (May 13th, 2009)

I love the imagery you evoke Kristine, you are very perceptive. The simple and intimate beauty of nature was very much in my mind when I wrote the lyrics, and it did all grow together organically. It also pleases me that the style defies definition ... we try to plough our own furrow and are always happiest when we can't decide what genre to post under!

Daniel's guitar playing is sublime. It was the seed from which everything else grew.

Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 198 days ago (May 12th, 2009)
	Deepest bows... ...to my partner on this song.... the lyrics and the vocal performance are truly stirring.... and I'm honoured to be a part of it. Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Rebsie	Rebsie said 198 days ago (May 13th, 2009)
	Well I couldn't have done it without you, could I? Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

Ed Hannifin

Ed Hannifin said 198 days ago (May 12th, 2009)

Well, Rebsie...
I think this is one of your very best efforts. The vocals are among your strongest and surest, with good pitch and phrasing. I also think that this is one of your most airy arrangements--light but full, everything's got a purpose, and everything's got a space within which to be heard. It's also a more "three dimensional" mix than I've heard from you in the past; there's a sense of depth as well as width to the recording. I think you hit the harmonies perfectly. The cello against the classical guitar tracks is really, really nice... in a folkish/classical place at spots, and then almost edging towards a bossa nova or jazz feel at spots... You and Daniel have done a really nice job here....

Ed

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

Rebsie

Rebsie said 198 days ago (May 13th, 2009)

I'm thrilled to see you here Ed ... your insightful comments are always hugely appreciated. A more three-dimensional mix than I've done in the past? Um ... that'll be because I got Daniel to mix it! I couldn't get the main vocal to sound right so I just sent it all to him and he knew exactly what to do. The harmonies, by contrast, came together with a spontaneity which astounded me ... it's four unedited improvised tracks just slapped together. And the airy arrangement arose because the original guitar track was so beautiful I didn't want my voice to distract from it too much, so I tried to leave space for his playing to shine through. I really appreciate your comment ... and hope to hear some new music from you soon.

Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 195 days ago (May 15th, 2009)
	Thanks Ed Rebsie will credit me for the mix... but you are right about her vocal performance, which is out of this world. Thanks! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Feter	Feter said 198 days ago (May 12th, 2009)
	Perigee Organdie This is outstanding ... the insterumentation really fabulous paving the way for your gentle voice to float over with sweetness as ever !!!! awesome ...just awesome ...the air filled with essence of art ..thnx alot for sharin !!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

Rebsie	Rebsie said 198 days ago (May 13th, 2009)
	Thank you as always Feter ... I consider myself very lucky to have such amazing instrumentation to sing over, and it brought out the best in me. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

Trillian	Trillian said 198 days ago (May 12th, 2009)
	Beautiful Very Beautiful. : )

Rebsie	Rebsie said 198 days ago (May 13th, 2009)
	Very glad you enjoyed it! Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

magnatone	magnatone said 198 days ago (May 12th, 2009)
	Perigee just gorgeous - this combination: rebsie's voice, daniel's acoustic guitar and cello - it's perfect. also wishing you good luck with the album rebs! Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown

Rebsie	Rebsie said 192 days ago (May 18th, 2009)
	Thank you Karen ... it's been a two-year haul, but Daniel's energies have given it a new lease of life. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

paul f. page

paul f. page said 198 days ago (May 12th, 2009)

I mean this as a compliment:
Your singing and the "flavor" of this wonderful song remind me very much of the 1960-early 70's singer Claudine Longet. There is a breathy-breathless quality to this number that is very VERY comfortable, Rebsie, and so pleasant to listen to. You have also created some dreamy lyrics that evoke a softness of nature and love that is universally appealing while evocative of personal feelings. I LOVE the arrangement that Daniel has created to back you on this number, too. The cello is, naturally, beautifully twined around your vocal, and the rhythmic guitar (and wood blocks) keep the general flow of the number bubbling lightly along until the end. What a marvelous creation you two have divined here! Best of luck with the CD. I'm sure you will let us know when it's available.
Peace.
Paul

Check out my latest song called Double Etude

Rebsie

Rebsie said 192 days ago (May 18th, 2009)

Thank you Paul. I have to confess to not being familiar with Claudine Longet. The breathy tone, well, we have my asthma to thank for that! Being asthmatic doesn't affect my singing voice directly but it makes it very sensitive to changes in the weather and seasons. Some very erratic sunny and rainy spells recently have temporarily given it a softer and huskier tone.

I wholeheartedly agree with your kind words about Daniel's arrangement. I fell in love with the guitar track as soon as I heard it and the cello is the icing on a very accomplished cake.

Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

ramonaji	ramonaji said 198 days ago (May 12th, 2009)
	This is truly stunning! The guitar and cello are very very beautiful, and Rebsie, your delightful voice compliments it perfectly. I love it, you two! Check out my latest song called You Think You've Got it All?

johnwhitehead	johnwhitehead said 198 days ago (May 13th, 2009)
	Loverly Love where this takes me. Lovely images, beautifully sung and harmonized. Elegant arrangement. Interesting and inventive guitar tracks. Listened to it twice. Could hear it again...and again. Check out my latest song called Dreams

Rebsie	Rebsie said 192 days ago (May 18th, 2009)
	Ramona ... You are a treasure and we appreciate your support immensely. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

Rebsie	Rebsie said 192 days ago (May 18th, 2009)
	John ... Very pleased you like it ... we were trying to push the boat out with something original and different. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

I.G.M.	I.G.M. said 198 days ago (May 13th, 2009)
	nice little tune very well sung, congrats! very nice guitar playing and a great composition, so, uhm, spanish? :o) smooth jazz meets spanish folk, yeah, that`s it! (wow, new genre?) CD is ready? good on you! I.G.M. Check out my latest song called I`m Gone

Rebsie	Rebsie said 192 days ago (May 18th, 2009)
	Thank you Ingo ... very much appreciate you giving it a listen! Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

Epileptic Gibbon	Epileptic Gibbon said 198 days ago (May 13th, 2009)
	Beautiful stuff (yet again!) And the perfect final piece of your second album puzzle. Now I can finally see the complete picture and it looks amazing. Well done you two! Check out my latest song called Fiddler Off the Roof w/Komrade K & Caroline

Rebsie	Rebsie said 192 days ago (May 18th, 2009)
	Thank for your support Ian. And you know better than anybody how much I owe my wondrous collaborator for getting me to do things I didn't know I was capable of ... and the album is all the richer for it. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

Boundless	Boundless said 197 days ago (May 13th, 2009)
	Wonderful Love the mood. Great vocals and arrangement. Glad for you two that the CD is coming together. What joy. . . Thanks for sharing ! Check out my latest song called Here to Hear - collab

Rebsie	Rebsie said 194 days ago (May 16th, 2009)
	Thank you. And now that the 'Rebsie' CD is wrapped up, we are focusing on a new shared album project. What joy indeed. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

blindsidedpoets	blindsidedpoets said 197 days ago (May 13th, 2009)
	Perigee Organdie Beautiful as always! Great work together, I love both of your tunes, so this is quite a treat! I don't know how to say this without sounding insulting to the past (and that is not my intention) but this may be the best tune either of you have done... at least IMHO. The rest are all great too! Check out my latest song called Sorry (Bracelet of Hope Version)

Rebsie

Rebsie said 194 days ago (May 16th, 2009)

Not insulting at all Nigel, that's exactly how we feel ... that we're able to do stuff together which is in a different league from what we could do separately. It's been such an exhilarating discovery that we're now working together full time. So actually we're thrilled by your comment, and humbly hope you'll continue to enjoy what we do.

Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

Reinholt56	Reinholt56 said 197 days ago (May 13th, 2009)
	Hi Guys...... Excellent work all round. I've thoroughly enjoyed this project. Good luck with the album. Take care. Paul Check out my latest song called Ambient Soundscape #1

Rebsie	Rebsie said 194 days ago (May 16th, 2009)
	Thank you Paul, much appreciated. This is one of several projects we have on the go, so hopefully we'll continue to throw up a few surprises. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

Mystified	Mystified said 197 days ago (May 13th, 2009)
	In your element... This is wonderful. You are both definitely 'in your element' here...and the result is marvelous. Rebsie--you sound so confident and your voice is better than ever! Thanks for sharing this here :) Check out my latest song called For the Beauty of the Earth

Rebsie	Rebsie said 194 days ago (May 16th, 2009)
	You got it right on, Cat ... we are in touch with our elemental forces here. I'm finding things in these collaborations I didn't know I was capable of, and the effect it's had on my confidence is electrifying. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 197 days ago (May 13th, 2009)
	excellent... way to wrap it up. now on to album number 3. Daniel has been the perfect foil for you. excellent work Rebsie & Daniel. true musician's musicians Check out my latest song called November

Rebsie	Rebsie said 194 days ago (May 16th, 2009)
	Much appreciated Vic. It has been immensely useful having Daniel's skills and encouragement, without which the album would still be a long way off. We're glad you've been enjoying our efforts. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

lengold	lengold said 197 days ago (May 14th, 2009)
	Congratulations on finishing the album. This is a wonderful song and performances. Very well produced too. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

Rebsie	Rebsie said 194 days ago (May 16th, 2009)
	Thank you Len ... I think you deserve a medal too for your supportive comments on so many songs along the way. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

Calchas	Calchas said 196 days ago (May 14th, 2009)
	Yes! Congrats on reaching the end Rebsie! (Or is it the pinnacle?) Beautiful lyrics and vocals Rebs. Excellent guitar work by Daniel... An aural treat! Be well friends! Check out my latest song called It's Not The Same

Rebsie	Rebsie said 194 days ago (May 16th, 2009)
	Ah, well it's neither the end nor the pinnacle, just a point on the journey where we pause to admire the view. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

TERRAPLANE	TERRAPLANE said 194 days ago (May 16th, 2009)
	wonderful Beautiful Harmonies & guitars,,, this reminds me of Madredeus,,,, Absolutely Top notch production,, thanks for sharing,Terry Check out my latest song called * The Greys * MJ Space Race 2009

Rebsie	Rebsie said 192 days ago (May 18th, 2009)
	Very pleased you enjoyed it Terry, thank you. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

Dj French Toast	Dj French Toast said 194 days ago (May 16th, 2009)
	You two are just amazing together :) Great music creation here :) Born into the world and set free by you Rebs ....Lovely :) Check out my latest song called Its The French Toast(Colab W/WillBill808)

Rebsie	Rebsie said 192 days ago (May 18th, 2009)
	Much appreciated Benny. It thrills us to bits when people say nice things about our collab partnership as well as the song itself. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

kassia

kassia said 193 days ago (May 17th, 2009)

well wow
put me on the list for a CD please. This is breathtaking. Incredible guitar playing, love the latin feel. The cello just barely there adds a soft, deep support to Rebsie's gorgeous vocals and harmonies. I love the lyrics. This is beautiful. Bravo to both of you. It is such a very great pleasure to watch and listen to this partnership as it unfolds. Thank you for sharing it with us all.

Check out my latest song called Deep Majesty

Sigmund	Sigmund said 193 days ago (May 17th, 2009)
	Perigee I would agree with many other listeners here that you have given an exceptional vocal performance with this song. Your harmonies are awesome. The musical performance is innovative and spontaneous sounding. There is definite chemistry going on here. I wish you best of luck with your album. Thank you for sharing this work. Check out my latest song called End of a Season

bud	bud said 193 days ago (May 17th, 2009)
	Another excellent collab I really like the lyrics here Rebsie and it's nice having your fine voice up front and so well produced. Check out my latest song called try not to think

jiguma

jiguma said 191 days ago (May 19th, 2009)

Nice!
Great guitar Daniel, and Rebsie, this is quite a departure from your usual style - very lovely harmonies in a contemporary context rather than the olde worlde style we're used to. Your voice really is beautiful Rebsie - especially so on this. The harmonies just get better and better each time around - tight but flowing.
Neil

Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

Paranoid Android	Paranoid Android said 188 days ago (May 22nd, 2009)
	Psychodeliac I am sure you know of Vashti Bunyan, which is the one person I can say this reminds me of. There is definitely a mystical feeling to your music. I like the psychedelia and your voice. I like the chord change over the word "alchemy." Check out my latest song called Ghost Man

Relic67	Relic67 said 181 days ago (May 30th, 2009)
	nice like the singing, harmonies and tasty guitar playing. I enjoyed the nature / magic imagery too. a pleasure to listen to... Check out my latest song called Novis Libris

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