angel of small noises

jonx

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angel/of the smallest sound
white noise/ you're all around
the sweetest voice i ever heard
never said a word...
to make it better,
you rub your wings together...

angel/of the smallest sigh
fragile as a dragonfly...
the one adored in floor and spring;
in shutter, shade and hinge
-in the flutter of pages/of wings
-of worn-out things...

angel/of the smallest noise
angel/of the unheard voice
in you, comfort i have found
even in the smallest sound...

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Hits: 4576
Comments: 34
Fans: 38
Plays: 1166
Downloads: 289
Votes: 52
Uploaded: Apr 11, 2005 - 10:56:21 PM
Last Updated: Apr 11, 2005 - 06:54:19 PM Last Played: Jul 05, 2009 - 11:48:55 AM

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mandolinquent

mandolinquent said 1689 days ago (April 12th, 2005)

Small sounds; big song
What a great song about noise. The beauty of small
sounds. That line "One adored in
floor and spring; in shutter, shade and hinge" is one of the
best lyrics I've come across here. And that little pause
between lines on the last verse is great, begging you to
enjoy small silences.

What I was dreading, listening to this delicately
mysteriosu song, was that you'd lose
confidence in how stripped down this song was and bring
in some guitar solo or something, which would spoil the
sense of miniature. I was so relieved you didn't. To be
honest I even found the
additional voice - though beautiful - one element too
much.

But it's beautifully excecuted and one of the most
genuinely original pieces of songwriting I've come across
here.

Check out my latest song called Had We But World Enough

aclarke	aclarke said 1689 days ago (April 12th, 2005)
	Something about Angels This was very good and inventive. Never really looked at things from this perspective but very on target. Beautiful! Check out my latest song called Ballad of The Little Tiki

Kevensor	Kevensor said 1689 days ago (April 12th, 2005)
	Beautiful! In this case, apart from your other songs, your voice carries the whole song, and the pauses add a certain amount of drama. Good idea bringing in the female vocals at the end. One of your best ones yet! Loved it! Downloaded it! 8-8-8-8 ! Check out my latest song called Smoove

jesushairdo	jesushairdo said 1689 days ago (April 12th, 2005)
	whoa!! super kewl song! this is really beautiful!! i loved how you kept everything so subtle and simple. downloaded!! i dont need to say more. this is a great great great song! thank you for sharing this. now im your fan! Check out my latest song called Elephant in the Sky (Orchestra version)

thetiler	thetiler said 1689 days ago (April 12th, 2005)
	This what I love about MJ What a wide variety of talent here. There is a never ending variety of wealth with fresh approaches to creativity. And this is one of them. Like the fine backround sound. The female singing just fits in perfectly as well as the lead. Thanks much Check out my latest song called I't Been A While

	psychofish said 1689 days ago (April 12th, 2005)
	Great song writing. I'm not one to listen to this style of music, and I was a little thrown off guard by the really quiet intro, but this is a perfect example of beauty in simplicity. The male vocals are perfect for the character of the song and it kept my attention all of the way through even though it was slow. I'm really impressed. Check out my latest song called Welcome to the darkness

Stun Nutz	Stun Nutz said 1689 days ago (April 12th, 2005)
	incredible Very effective in its understated simplicity...beautiful song...really beautiful...reminded be of Sufjan Stevens, Iron & Wine... Check out my latest song called Gossamer dissected

Peter Greenstone	Peter Greenstone said 1689 days ago (April 12th, 2005)
	Loved it What a great song. Excellent lyrics. Superbly performed and arranged. So poetic and stirring. I'll be downloading this one. Check out my latest song called From Nothing

obbster	obbster said 1689 days ago (April 12th, 2005)
	Beautiful Really stunning song. Great lyrics and vocals on this peice. I love it Check out my latest song called Legend

SlimGirlFat

SlimGirlFat said 1689 days ago (April 12th, 2005)

Very Pro
production here.
I like the confidence with which you sing this, whilst still
maintaining that beautiful softness and gentle way of
singing.
I must admit, I'm not so keen on the addition of the
female vocals brought up in the mix towards the end.
Your vocals are strong enough to carry the track without.
(I'm not saying I dont like the female vocals, just not in
this song). the simple beauty of the guitar melody and
everything kept rather subdued, is perfect.
excellent track.
D/L
SlimGirlFat

Check out my latest song called Not Enough

Mystified	Mystified said 1689 days ago (April 12th, 2005)
	Wow What a great song you've posted here. I love the way you have presented this song with your voice. Delicate, quiet, almost whispered. Excellent. Check out my latest song called For the Beauty of the Earth

Scorpjammer	Scorpjammer said 1689 days ago (April 12th, 2005)
	Simple... ...yet POWERFUL! What perception and perspective. Excellent writing and performing. Nicely done. bravo Check out my latest song called Seaside Samba

White Hawks	White Hawks said 1689 days ago (April 12th, 2005)
	great. simply great. nice vocal and the background tunes. I love it. Thanks for sharing;) - Hawks Check out my latest song called Shepherds Out in the Field

drakonis	drakonis said 1689 days ago (April 12th, 2005)
	cool thought nice idea for a song, well-written and poetically concise lyrics, perfectly sung, apropos music, uh, I can't think of anything bad to say about it at all... kudos! ttfn, Drakonis Check out my latest song called Lullaby for the Inner Child

fairy beth	fairy beth said 1689 days ago (April 13th, 2005)
	It's a hit woooooow.....amazing song. absolutely beautiful. gorgeous lead vocals and harmonies. stunning lyrics. get yourself a record deal now! Check out my latest song called Message No.1 - David Gwynne

alley-oop	alley-oop said 1688 days ago (April 13th, 2005)
	Carried away You've swept everyone away on your journey. The ultimate goal of a song! Perfect. Check out my latest song called anymore

revrendmaynard	revrendmaynard said 1688 days ago (April 13th, 2005)
	Simple, Elegant. Excellent tune! Very relaxing. Minimalist, small sounds, that meld together quite nicely make this a wonderful song. Check out my latest song called The Speedo Song (Revisited)

Tom Atwood	Tom Atwood said 1688 days ago (April 13th, 2005)
	'everything you've heard is true' I can't add much to the previous comments, except to point out the obvious: nothing in this piece is wasted. There is no excess. And nothing more is needed. So, jonx, you are very close to the Truth here. Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)

TobinMueller	TobinMueller said 1687 days ago (April 14th, 2005)
	With the delicacy of wings The intimacy of John Mayer at his acoustic best. with shades of the delicacy of Donavon at his intimate best. Simple and pure, but when the female voice comes in to the far left, what a great moment. Wonderful. Check out my latest song called Forge A New Life (MJRF)

	said 1687 days ago (April 14th, 2005)
	Words are too clumsy... ...to convey the appreciation I have for this song. So pure, so rich in its simplicity.

Mr. S	Mr. S said 1687 days ago (April 14th, 2005)
	yo, I really like your music, again reminding me of Mr. Mayer. You have a lot of talent. Keep it up.. Mr. S Check out my latest song called MacJammer's Tribute

dchapman

dchapman said 1686 days ago (April 15th, 2005)

Absolutely Loved It
This is one of my all time favourite macjams tunes. Very
well written and recorded. Although I have to agree with
slimmie in that I didn't care for the female vocal (pretty
much opposite to most here). It was performed fine, but i
thought the male vocal carried the song well enough on
it's own.

Great work. DL'd
9-9-8-9

Check out my latest song called Waiting for the Other

grah3am	grah3am said 1685 days ago (April 16th, 2005)
	Angel Gabriel Great. This reminds me of Peter Gabriel in his quiet moments. I can't think of a higher compliment. Check out my latest song called Deep Depths

EdensEve	EdensEve said 1685 days ago (April 16th, 2005)
	Butterfly delicacy A butterfly kiss to my ears.

Monophobe	Monophobe said 1683 days ago (April 18th, 2005)
	Butterfly delicacy A delightful song about angels of small sounds from the god of small things! Check out my latest song called Can I Turn Now (MacJams Re-remix)

Dead End	Dead End said 1685 days ago (April 16th, 2005)
	Great work! Very moving, great vocals and lyrics to match. Wow! Check out my latest song called July 3rd

Del	Del said 1678 days ago (April 23rd, 2005)
	Due Poetry. This is what i wish I could do. My respect goes out. Check out my latest song called The Androgyne

CraizeeMusic	CraizeeMusic said 1675 days ago (April 26th, 2005)
	Hey man Great Song I have not been able to go a day without singing this song in my head! I absolutely love it. It is evocative and peaceful, so different than most songs today. I downloaded it and show it to everyone who comes to my house. You have done such a good job! Check out my latest song called Stille Nacht

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1663 days ago (May 9th, 2005)
	Exceptionally good You've got a gorgeous voice ... and the way you use it in this understated style is just wonderful. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

Epileptic Gibbon

Epileptic Gibbon said 1659 days ago (May 12th, 2005)

Simple yet sublime
I don't tend to like what I might call 'simple' songs
because I don't find there's enough 'going on' but
occasionally simplicity works a treat. How one can
make a simple song sound so sublime I do not know
but it works 100%. It's the songwriting, the
performance generally, plus I love the bit where the
female voice comes in… each to their own of course
but I think it's great! It raises the bar on what is
already a wonderful track. I'm looking forward to
hearing more. Good luck with the CD!

Check out my latest song called Fiddler Off the Roof w/Komrade K & Caroline

Chris Osborne	Chris Osborne said 1596 days ago (July 15th, 2005)
	soft rock voice You sound like Peter Gabriel nice sound and feel for your song I like dit alot thanks for the download. Get some of mine in trade if youd like. not many now but will be alot I am a newb! Check out my latest song called The Man

	iericg said 1494 days ago (October 24th, 2005)
	Inspritional This song reminds of to think about life beyond it's daily task. I think the female vocalist at the end was much needed. While the listening to the song for the first I thought for sure you where going to sing in a higher octave. Perhaps even change the key. The female vocalist makes it seem as if there was an angel with you the entire time.

aivan	aivan said 1478 days ago (November 9th, 2005)
	Really beautiful... But I think some soft, brushed, heavyly reverbed drums would fit nicely and would add to the song... BTW, its a beautiful, beautiful song and sound... Check out my latest song called Mi Veneno (reworked)

selters	selters said 1431 days ago (December 26th, 2005)
	Beautiful!!! Wow, This is amazing. One of the best songs I have heard On macjams Ever. The lyrics are terrific, and your voice is so near. It reminded me a lot of Iron&Wine, Both in voice, instrumentation and songwriting. This was just great! Check out my latest song called So Far (Out Of Reach)

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