A Taste of Paradise

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As I continue to rummage around my refrigerator, I keep finding things. I found this one behind some moldy cheddar cheese from the last Super Bowl.

Anyway. I recorded most of this with an old drum mic that I used to record the whistling. Yes, whistling. You have to like a song with that. I didn't want to use my electric acoustic. I wanted to have "real" acoustics. Currently, that problem has been solved. But, in 2007, when this was recorded, it was the best I could do.

The painting is by Thomas Kinkade, a painter from one of my favorite towns, Capitola, California. Some may think his paintings are a bit cheesy, but when I look at this one I think it's a taste of paradise.

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A Taste of Paradise

As I lie here in my bed
I can see your green eyes once again
Should I write the note I wrote, the note I wrote to you,
but now I have to say good-bye

All my life
I've been looking for a taste of paradise
I can see it in the mirror,
but it's not getting any clearer
Now I have to say good-bye

As I stand here in my room
I hope the answer will come soon to you
Should I think about thoughts and think about thoughts of you,
but I have to say good-bye

All my life
I've been looking for a taste of paradise
I can see it in the distance,
but it only lasts an instant
now I have to say good-bye
oh I never want to say good-bye

As I think here in my brain
All the snow, wind and the rain
All this pain I put away
I think of thoughts of you
But oh, how I say good-bye

All my life
I’ve been looking for a taste of paradise
I can see it in the mirror,
But it’s not getting any clearer
Now I have to say good-bye

Words and music by David Armbruster

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Hits: 508
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Fans: 24
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Uploaded: Jun 21, 2009 - 08:51:47 AM
Last Updated: Jun 21, 2009 - 08:51:47 AM Last Played: Oct 18, 2009 - 05:27:09 PM

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paradise (12), david armbruster (50), lavalamp (63), good bye (1)

Comments

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 159 days ago (June 21st, 2009)
	FIRST? I hope! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 159 days ago (June 21st, 2009)
	Ok... um... You keep your music in the refrigerator!? Does it sound better being preserved that way? Maybe I should start doing this as this is really really cool Dave! You need to whistle more! That was great! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

lavalamp	lavalamp said 159 days ago (June 21st, 2009)
	Mr. Quick You got here before I could even come to check it. I'm going to do a whole album of whistling. lol Hope you liked this one. and thanks for dropping by. Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

davisamerica

davisamerica said 159 days ago (June 21st, 2009)

tupperware
has once again preserved a LL beauty. Dave I really do love the feel acoustically here .. and whistles ..HOOT !! It's just one of those tunes that thank goodness all the bells and things were not available for.... it just makes it so much more real.. Keep checking the fridge man ... these tupperware tracks are just too darn cool. I too love Kinkade. His work "sparkles" ... just like this tune ... EXCELLENT Dave !

Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

lavalamp	lavalamp said 159 days ago (June 21st, 2009)
	Thanks Jack I have to clean it out before making new ones. New ones will be on their way in a few short weeks or months. Thanks for the comment friend. Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

Outtaorbit	Outtaorbit said 159 days ago (June 21st, 2009)
	Very nice....... Sort of a pink floyd - beatles.....nicely done Check out my latest song called Sea Shell Blues and Alannah

lavalamp	lavalamp said 157 days ago (June 22nd, 2009)
	The Pink Beatles ...I like that. Thanks Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

Relic67	Relic67 said 159 days ago (June 21st, 2009)
	paradise Wow this is a good one. It has a really interesting melody. Like the acoustic sounding strum plus electric arpeggios... that's a cool sound. The playing/singing/production seems tightly executed... maybe you should clean out the fridge and see what else ya got in there! Check out my latest song called Novis Libris

lavalamp	lavalamp said 157 days ago (June 22nd, 2009)
	Still Cleaning There might be a few more goodies in there...we'll see. Thanks Relic, Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

shavingronaldscar	shavingronaldscar said 159 days ago (June 21st, 2009)
	heya Man, your style is so original. Refreshing stuff. Check out my latest song called Way Down FIlth

lavalamp	lavalamp said 157 days ago (June 22nd, 2009)
	Thanks I take that as a compliment. Thanks. Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

Calchas	Calchas said 159 days ago (June 21st, 2009)
	Very nice bro! Classic lavalamp. Like Mr. Holman, you have a signature sound. Instantly recognizable, like the face of a dear old friend. Although the "electric acoustic" sounds fine, this could be worth at least a partial re-record with some warm acoustic guitars. Enjoyed! Be well friend! Check out my latest song called It's Not The Same

lavalamp	lavalamp said 157 days ago (June 22nd, 2009)
	Enjoyed your latest I so glad you think I have a "sound". That's really important today. You made my day. This could be done much better. Agreed- Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

Calchas	Calchas said 157 days ago (June 22nd, 2009)
	When I think... ...of MJers who have a signature sound, you and Vic Holman come to mind immediately; so you're in really good company. Jiguma comes to mind too... Check out my latest song called It's Not The Same

magnatone	magnatone said 159 days ago (June 21st, 2009)
	Paradise wow - i need to go check MY refrigerator! (I don't think i'm going to find anything THIS cool though) I'd had the thought to end my last song with whistling, but it seemed way too hard to follow through on that idea - well - you've inspired me. Love your style Dave, and this is a GREAT song to start my day! Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown

lavalamp	lavalamp said 157 days ago (June 22nd, 2009)
	It was... ...actually not so easy to record the whistle. Thanks Karen. You are the best. Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

ramonaji	ramonaji said 158 days ago (June 21st, 2009)
	you know I really do.. love that whistling! Are you open to whistling on collabs? : ) Nice tune, Lava... little bit of Lennon-esqueness in here to my ears.... (and now on to MY fridge... for breakfast!) Check out my latest song called You Think You've Got it All?

lavalamp	lavalamp said 157 days ago (June 22nd, 2009)
	The whistler You really liked the whistling? These lips are for hire. I'd be pleased to help ya. Thanks Romy Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

Feter	Feter said 158 days ago (June 21st, 2009)
	A Taste of Paradise hey ..this is a very cool track ...your style is there ..the feel of you vocal and the structure of the song ...very great use of the acoustic guitar there ...very nice production ..thnx alot for sharin !!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

lavalamp	lavalamp said 157 days ago (June 22nd, 2009)
	Feter Thanks man. What did you think of Lennon 714's cover of your tune? Thanks, LL Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

Feter	Feter said 157 days ago (June 22nd, 2009)
	cover ! I wish you do a cover as well ... Erik rock and YOU AS WELL , can I have this dream you do a cover of mine ?? Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 158 days ago (June 21st, 2009)
	the whistler no cheese here. great job on the intro and breaks with the whistling! But I also dig the song in total. If the MJ cover competition ever came around again like the one last year this is probably the one I would do. the only problem is I can't whistle Check out my latest song called November

lavalamp	lavalamp said 157 days ago (June 22nd, 2009)
	Thanks Vic I mean this song could have had another part, but I'm glad you dug what I did here. Thanks, Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

rsorensen	rsorensen said 158 days ago (June 21st, 2009)
	I like this the whistling bits remind me of an old Ricky Nelson tune I love called 'Lonesome Town'. This is just a great tune, man. Gives me a real melancholic good feeling. Thanks! Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

rsorensen	rsorensen said 158 days ago (June 21st, 2009)
	oh yeah really like the "all my liIFE" vocal too. good idea Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

lavalamp	lavalamp said 157 days ago (June 22nd, 2009)
	Ricky Nelson I saw him a few days before he died at a county fair when I was a kid. Never heard that tune though. Maybe I have, but the title I never heard. Oh thanks Ridd. Good seeing you. Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

Lennon714

Lennon714 said 158 days ago (June 22nd, 2009)

Whistling
I do have to like a tune with whistling. My brother likes to tell a story about seeing a band in Texas do "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" and the guy nailed the whistling... which, of course, makes the song. My bro would be impressed with your whistling. As am I. Now you need to cover Winds of Change and Patience.

This is a really cool song. I love how the chorus starts out. This is also a very clean sounding recording. Well done!

Check out my latest song called Times Have Changed

lavalamp	lavalamp said 157 days ago (June 22nd, 2009)
	Thanks brother Whistling is a free instrument, we should use it more often. Happy you liked this one. Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

EEFliess	EEFliess said 157 days ago (June 22nd, 2009)
	Tasty!! nice....the whistling intro segues into very whimsical guitar and vox...I like!! Check out my latest song called Rock and a Hard Place (With Adam Clarke) (extended, new drums)

lavalamp	lavalamp said 157 days ago (June 22nd, 2009)
	Glad Thanks EE. Thanks for coming by. Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

lengold	lengold said 157 days ago (June 23rd, 2009)
	Really like this song Dave and the very warm glow the whole performance exudes. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

lavalamp	lavalamp said 154 days ago (June 26th, 2009)
	Hi Len Always appreciate it when you come by. Thanks, Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

blaky smith	blaky smith said 156 days ago (June 24th, 2009)
	refrigerator Nice tune Dave. I like your style, your signature sound. Your voice is in harmony with your music and it's always a pleasure to listen. And this painting is beautiful... Bravo ! Marc Check out my latest song called Sur le sable (w Jiguma)

lavalamp	lavalamp said 154 days ago (June 26th, 2009)
	Cool signature sound ! Cool, I have always wanted one of those. Merci Marc Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

tempie

tempie said 156 days ago (June 24th, 2009)

taste of paradise
has a tim booth feel. love the pause between good and bye - that small thing really makes the chorus. also you can never go wrong whistling. i normally use it to invoke some kind of partridge family vibe but here its more sergio leone.

favorite thing is the shambling along type groove and the sense of dramatic loneliness. if i had this tune on my walkman as a teenager i'd have listened to it while taking solitary walks on the beach and gazing importantly out to sea lol.

i like the "electric acoustic" - not sure if this would be as dramatic with an "acoustic acoustic". like the backup vox too - and the "should I think about" styling - cool. also i've always done all my vocals with a sm57, a "drum mic".

Check out my latest song called Get Away with Murder Eyes (5XArms Cover)

lavalamp	lavalamp said 154 days ago (June 26th, 2009)
	"acoustic acoustic" It was acoustic-acoustic. Not sure who Tim Booth is. Any relation to John Wilkes? Craig, thanks a lot for for comments. Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

tempie	tempie said 151 days ago (June 29th, 2009)
	booth prob not related since he's from the other side of the pond. lead singer of the band James. he lives by the ocean and his solo stuff has a "beachy" feel. Check out my latest song called Get Away with Murder Eyes (5XArms Cover)

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 156 days ago (June 24th, 2009)
	Old Cowboy Song That's what I hear here. I think I thought I thunk it all before, but I see you saw I saw nothing like this before. I always like your poetry Dave. Now Thomas Kincade? I don't care for his "poetry" but I'm in debt to him for inspiring you! Think he whistles while he works? Who cares? This isn't about Thomas Kincade.... Bob Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

lavalamp	lavalamp said 154 days ago (June 26th, 2009)
	No Fave for Dave Thanks Bob. Any time you come by is a wonderful day. LL Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 153 days ago (June 27th, 2009)
	Faved And Downloaded, Dave Isn't that a given? It's a wonderful day, even in Thomas Kincade's neighborhood in the dirty dark seediest section of LA ever. La La La La La La..... (^: Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

kassia	kassia said 155 days ago (June 24th, 2009)
	ok ok i do love a song with whistling. i also love moldy cheese. does that mean it's inevitable that i love this song? i never remember how those philosophical arguments work. anyway..um..i DO love this song! heartbreaking lyrics and the whistling adds a cool, bittersweet sort of melancholy. great stuff, as always. Check out my latest song called Deep Majesty

lavalamp	lavalamp said 154 days ago (June 26th, 2009)
	Alright That's exactly what I was going for and I thanks you for getting it. Shay, thanks for all your support and head out to Capitola if you can. You'll enjoy it. LL Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

egobandit	egobandit said 154 days ago (June 25th, 2009)
	MR LL All I can say is thanks for download. EAch song is getting better and better, love the singing. Classic wistle BTW Check out my latest song called when its love

lavalamp	lavalamp said 154 days ago (June 26th, 2009)
	Thanks Tim Glad you could finally drag your butt over here. lol Really, thanks for the good words. Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

bud	bud said 153 days ago (June 26th, 2009)
	Whatever you do - don't chuck that fridge it contains too many goodies. Another tasty number. Love the whistling - so good. Check out my latest song called try not to think

lavalamp	lavalamp said 152 days ago (June 28th, 2009)
	Some things also may have gone bad in the fridge. We'll see. Thanks Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

mowguy3	mowguy3 said 152 days ago (June 27th, 2009)
	Love the groove style in the intro I am a Kinkade fan as well. And a big fan of this track. Musicly everything is top's but the overall feeling and chord progression this delivers is mighty fine. Your vocals just round it out. Great job man, Thanks. Check out my latest song called A Different Shade Of Moonlight

lavalamp	lavalamp said 152 days ago (June 28th, 2009)
	Thanks All I can say is thank you. I'm really glad you liked this tune. LL Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

musichead	musichead said 152 days ago (June 28th, 2009)
	Yes!! Very nice. I really really like this song! The elect guitar really stood out. And I like the whistling. Have you thought about counter melody at the end? Like mix a verse in with a chorus. Just seems to me that both melodies could entertwine! Just a really great song! Check out my latest song called Lets Take a Holiday

Z293	Z293 said 150 days ago (June 29th, 2009)
	Nice Song Everything is recorded with great clarity and the whistling is a nice touch. Check out my latest song called The Fine Line

Daugrin	Daugrin said 150 days ago (June 29th, 2009)
	Mr. Natural Again This sounds organic, just present. A quality that is missing in so many things today, LL is present here. Well done. What we used to call that "authenticity", just use your ears... Daug Check out my latest song called Daphne w/ Andy Wigzell

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