Into The Sea - w/Rebsie

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A girl who loves a sailor.She believes he is lost at sea though in reality he has found another lover and in her grief she drowns.On a moonlit night in early November,the Sailor,drifting out on the Spanish Main hears an eery song floating across the brine.

Thanks to Rebsie

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Into The Sea

After the eve has fallen I watch for the witch in your eye
A star lights the road for the traveller but home is where the heart lies

Sail far my love for the ocean cries your name
But save a little salt of the earth for me
All vows we made will be written in the sand
Only to fade forever into eternity - Into the sea

Take all you want - it's worth nothing
My heart wont be sold by the pound
When all them young sailors roll in
You crawl like a rat through the town

Farewell bonny love - you wont be crying long
I ride the white horses struggling for to breathe
Kind words so bold will be written on the grave
Only to fade forever into eternity - Into the sea

Sail far my love for the ocean cries your name
But save a little salt of the earth for me
All vows we made will be written in the sand
Only to fade forever into eternity - Into the sea

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Hits: 5515
Comments: 54
Fans: 18
Plays: 250
Downloads: 178
Votes: 8
Uploaded: Oct 13, 2007 - 08:45:12 AM
Last Updated: Oct 17, 2007 - 08:47:35 PM Last Played: Jul 05, 2019 - 04:50:35 AM

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stevel	stevel said 4387 days ago (October 13th, 2007)
	Folky bliss! Fab collaboration...your vocals work so well together. Great song too! Steve Check out my latest song called Out of Reach

paddler	paddler said 4387 days ago (October 13th, 2007)
	re: Thanks Steve Check out my latest song called Wild Volcano

Reinholt56	Reinholt56 said 4387 days ago (October 13th, 2007)
	Excellent song..... Everything about this song is good. I couldn't work out the Dylan Thomas allusion in the keywords but that's an aside. The singing and musician work, along with the composition and arrangement were first class. Take care. Paul. Check out my latest song called The Ups and Downs of Life

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paddler said 4387 days ago (October 13th, 2007)

Dylan Thomas
Its a reference to the section on the original soundtrack read by Richard Burton where blind Captain Cat is sitting in the doorway trying to guess each passerby by the sound they make - the way they walk,the way they move.Then his mind wanders off when he hears Polly Garter and her youth reminds him of all his past loves and his favourite - Rosie - when he was a sailor on the see saw sea long long ago.She appears in his mind as a phantom and tells him that she is dissapearing into the dark of the darkest night and that she is forgetting him and she is forgetting that she was ever born.Yet he has her name tattooed on his arm and wishes he could have died in her bosom.Its incredibly sad and probably touches me more deeply as an artwork than any I have experienced because it approaches what I think is the basis of life in a way - collaboration.

kangaroos are very cool though,too

Thanks Sir Reinholt!

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Reinholt56	Reinholt56 said 4387 days ago (October 13th, 2007)
	Thanks for the response..... I appreciate your details response Richard. I was just approaching the DT link from the wrong angle. Must read the play again. I was once called sir by a spice seller in Bab Al-Yemen, but I didn't think that anyone overheard. Take care. Paul. Check out my latest song called The Ups and Downs of Life

paddler	paddler said 4387 days ago (October 13th, 2007)
	re You were also called sir by birdman yesterday - it stuck with me for some reason. Check out my latest song called Wild Volcano

	said 4387 days ago (October 13th, 2007)
	WOW ! Great Song here Folks .. The vocal is very fine (both of you), the playing is just perfect. A very great collab .. Thanks for sharing RGPaddler .. Enjoyed it a lot Take Care ============== Yeman Auf Al-Rawi

paddler	paddler said 4387 days ago (October 13th, 2007)
	re Thanks Birdman - love the name :D Check out my latest song called Wild Volcano

Moviz	Moviz said 4387 days ago (October 13th, 2007)
	Love how you did this. It sounds like a musical Fairytale. The nice warm voice sounds so personal and the vocal and backing are perfect; love the waltz rhythm, M Check out my latest song called We'll Meet Again

paddler	paddler said 4387 days ago (October 13th, 2007)
	Waltz I never noticed it was 3 4 time till you said! I play a few waltzes in the restaurant namely Tulips from Amsterdam and the Merry Widow - perhaps they were a subconcious influence.Many Thanks Check out my latest song called Wild Volcano

musichead	musichead said 4386 days ago (October 14th, 2007)
	3]4.. is..it..3}4..or6}8..time Check out my latest song called slow exit

paddler	paddler said 4386 days ago (October 14th, 2007)
	3 4 6 8 not sure,Musichead - I'll flip a coin. Check out my latest song called Wild Volcano

gail60	gail60 said 4387 days ago (October 13th, 2007)
	great job What a sad love song. Wonderful collab here. Great harmonies. Enjoyed! Thanks for sharing. Check out my latest song called Ed - Forever in our hearts

paddler	paddler said 4387 days ago (October 13th, 2007)
	re Thanks Gail - but dont worry,there can be a special joy in sadness,as Mr Cohen would testify,possibly? Check out my latest song called Wild Volcano

lengold	lengold said 4387 days ago (October 13th, 2007)
	An inspired collaboration that worked extremely well. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Decent Girl

paddler	paddler said 4387 days ago (October 13th, 2007)
	re Thanks Len Check out my latest song called Wild Volcano

Feter	Feter said 4387 days ago (October 13th, 2007)
	Into The Sea. Goddness ..its just awesome ,just sinkin into the sea of the beauty this song !! .This Colab worth to be repeated ..I was thinkin of clannad , then I change my mind its more wooden . just so wonderfull thank you for sharin such gem !! Check out my latest song called Roll with it

paddler	paddler said 4386 days ago (October 14th, 2007)
	Doria Feter - Am going to the green doria again - its calling my name there at the top the pix! Many Thanks rg Check out my latest song called Wild Volcano

	said 4387 days ago (October 13th, 2007)
	Wow! You two sing so well together! Like early Fairport or even Fotheringay. Simply lovely. BRAVO! Be well! Kamikaze Ballerina: http://www.macjams.com/song/35895

paddler	paddler said 4386 days ago (October 14th, 2007)
	re Thanks Michael - I'm about to follow that link.Yeah Rebsie certainly has a versatile voice - was just listening to the collab she did with Dick Langford - sort of like a female Tommy Steele(!) But yeah I really like the high stuff she does in the background - sirenish Check out my latest song called Wild Volcano

Rebsie	Rebsie said 4386 days ago (October 14th, 2007)
	I get about a bit don't I? Hehe. I'm looking forward to doing more stuff with Dick, he's brilliant. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

jpfeiff	jpfeiff said 4387 days ago (October 13th, 2007)
	Timeless, eerie, beautiful!! Has a timeless feel...love that British folk sound. Sounds contemporary, but like it could be from long long ago as well. There's kind of that eerie edge to it, too, that I always find appealing in the British folk tradition. Production is jst right for this sort of piece. DL'd and Faved! Check out my latest song called The Fog

paddler

paddler said 4386 days ago (October 14th, 2007)

re
I'm a big fan of eery,and the ocean can be very that.There used to be a guy in Cornwall who believed in 'sea heads' and claimed to have a collection of these things he found washed up that were like human heads made from entwined seaweed but were rooted in the coral.Very weird indeed.Actually thats quite gruesome now I come to think of it.Thanks jp!

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	said 4386 days ago (October 14th, 2007)
	Lovely Wow this is fabolus I'm glad I had a listning to this one. You2 fits so well together I simply love it. Thx for sharing D-loaded=Yes Take care -- Kenta

paddler	paddler said 4386 days ago (October 14th, 2007)
	re Thanks Kenta - enjoyed your last song.Love can span the distance.Regards RG Check out my latest song called Wild Volcano

peacepiano	peacepiano said 4386 days ago (October 14th, 2007)
	Lovely You weave a beautiful picture with your many vocal layers. The instruments are a bit folksy but the vocals remind be of Renaissance, with Rebsie sounding like Annie Haslam :) Thanks Bill Check out my latest song called Beat SoloMe-O

paddler	paddler said 4386 days ago (October 14th, 2007)
	Annie Haslam I wasnt sure what Annie Haslam sounded like so I downloaded her version of Yes's 'Turn of The Century' - beautiful.What would be a good renaissance track to start off with? I've heard of them many times,but dont know any.. Check out my latest song called Wild Volcano

peacepiano	peacepiano said 4386 days ago (October 14th, 2007)
	Try Ocean Gypsy is a good song to start with. Its pretty short for a Renaissance song at 7 min. Check out my latest song called Beat SoloMe-O

	said 4386 days ago (October 14th, 2007)
	Late to the party... You guys make a great team in this, clouds open, oceans divide and subside...you two posses a real power in this music you have presented here...

paddler	paddler said 4385 days ago (October 15th, 2007)
	re Thanks Tom - The party never ends! (at least thats my theory) Check out my latest song called Wild Volcano

DWL	DWL said 4386 days ago (October 14th, 2007)
	Exquisite it's another level. Nice work guys Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Revelation

paddler	paddler said 4385 days ago (October 15th, 2007)
	re Thanks Dick - I had to Marry You is so much fun Check out my latest song called Wild Volcano

Ed Hannifin

Ed Hannifin said 4386 days ago (October 14th, 2007)

There's a lot of Bert Jansch...
...in your lead vocal on this, and a touch of Pentangle in the vocal interplay...

I think the mix is dramatically better over headphones. I first listened over speakers, and didn't much care for it. The vocals and the guitar didn't seem to be getting a working blend, but more fighting themselves. It was hard to hear the words clearly.

I came back to it later and listened over 'phones, and it sounded much better. At least for me, and over my system, the mix could use a bit of tweaking over speakers, so that it sounds good in a wider range of settings.

I'll have to go look up Under Milkwood now...

Ed

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paddler said 4385 days ago (October 15th, 2007)

re
Thanks ed.Ahaha 'I didn't much care for it' is such a polite way of saying no thanks,I must remember that.Glad you came back tho - I must confess thats a side of things I suffer from a little - I actually prefer to mix things through speakers at quite high volumes but where I presently live thats not possible so I go through headphones - theres probably quite a huge difference in the way you hear things.

I must go and look up Bert Jansch

regards RG

Check out my latest song called Wild Volcano

echoroom	echoroom said 4386 days ago (October 15th, 2007)
	Classy! Wonderful collab guys - just sublime! Check out my latest song called Light Sleeper

paddler	paddler said 4385 days ago (October 15th, 2007)
	re Thanks Echo - I'm on my way to your page soon - I always forget where you live but remember its uk.Rebsie must have added the classy factor cos I just really enjoyed a curry from a tin with easy cook rice witch is done even easier in a microwave.rg Check out my latest song called Wild Volcano

Rebsie

Rebsie said 4386 days ago (October 15th, 2007)

Thanks Richard!

It's a great song and it was fun to sing.

I didn't pick up on the Under Milk Wood reference until you mentioned it but it makes sense. When I was younger I used to listen to the Richard Burton recording while lying in complete darkness, just immersing myself in his voice and the sounds of the words. Quite magical. I never seem to have time to do things like that anymore.

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

paddler

paddler said 4385 days ago (October 15th, 2007)

re
Cheers Rebs.I remember bunking off from a factory job and walking across the sussex downs in the rain listening to Under Milkwood - its great stimulation for the imagination I find.But I should find time to read more.

I think another favourite picture from it is that bit about wondering through the apple orchards down to where the old man plays the harmonium to shell peas that fall into the lap of the world,something along those lines

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Dj French Toast	Dj French Toast said 4385 days ago (October 15th, 2007)
	downloaded Very pretty and haunting at the same time . Absolutly loved this song nice mix and wonderful vocals Check out my latest song called Sweeter no doubt (Beat by Sweet 79)

paddler	paddler said 4385 days ago (October 15th, 2007)
	re Thanks for taking the time to comment DJ - haven't heard you for a while so I'll be coming over for a nose around.Appreciated.rg Check out my latest song called Wild Volcano

guitapick	guitapick said 4385 days ago (October 15th, 2007)
	Beautiful song... ...lyrics/music/singing/production... Yeah...this one's a beauty... Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

paddler	paddler said 4385 days ago (October 15th, 2007)
	re Thanks Guitapick.Productions the bit I always feel I fall down on cos the recordings from garageband seem just weightier in eq so its good of you to say so.Must check out more of your stuff.rg Check out my latest song called Wild Volcano

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 4385 days ago (October 15th, 2007)
	I too am hearing a bit of Pentangle here - and I love it! Your voices are really complementary. Very nicely put together - an instant fav. Peter Check out my latest song called Reality TV MJRF2010

paddler	paddler said 4385 days ago (October 15th, 2007)
	re Cheers Peter - I like Pentangle but I only know Light Flight from my student days.Regards rg Check out my latest song called Wild Volcano

Komrade K	Komrade K said 4385 days ago (October 15th, 2007)
	Been listening over and over... ...absolutely bewitching. The vocal layers work so well together and the melody is very seductive (particularly those bits at the end of the couplets and when the harp comes in). KK Check out my latest song called Urra Moor/The Leckie/Reel CJ/Willafjord

dolby	dolby said 4381 days ago (October 19th, 2007)
	Yes indeed... ...another very nice tune. Lovely combination of vocals here. Always a sucker for a rolling 3/4 or 6/8 tune, and this fits the bill perfectly. Nice work, Phil Check out my latest song called The Only Ghost Who Cares

apb

apb said 4381 days ago (October 19th, 2007)

This is the dogs ..

..and I couldn't agree more with Stevel .. the vocals
really go well together: paddler lower down perhaps
than normal .. and those lovely harmonies from
Rebsie ..

.. the mix is perfect .. I would just perhaps EQ
the guitar a little brighter .. seems a little
'hand-strummed' dullness creeping in ..(which you
don't get with a pick)

.. perhaps you need some mandolin in this??.. might
work well with the harp .. save it for MJ UK 2008?

:o)

Kudos to y'all.

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Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 4378 days ago (October 22nd, 2007)
	Late arriver Hi, I'm a late arriver here .. glad I didn't miss is .. this is fantastic and intresting music. Very Paddlery if you don't mind the expression. This goes for my Paddler collection! Check out my latest song called O store Gud

kristyjo	kristyjo said 4369 days ago (October 31st, 2007)
	Oooo- such deliciously rendered harmonies! The guitar is wondrous, too. The addition of harp makes it magical. I love the shifting major/minor tonality, and the way the chord progression on 'struggling for to breathe' worked, well, it was gorgeous! You two are great together. More Rebsie/Paddler collabs!!! Check out my latest song called How Far Is It to Bethlehem

paddler	paddler said 4334 days ago (December 5th, 2007)
	. thanks kristyjo! Check out my latest song called Wild Volcano

davisamerica	davisamerica said 3401 days ago (June 25th, 2010)
	finally caught up and catching some "oldies" i unfortunately missed. ....a beauty Rich... I sure do miss Rebsie. Check out my latest song called ok char2(Vic and Flatrock mix)

mrattue	mrattue said 3330 days ago (September 4th, 2010)
	Well Woven Sadness Really enjoyed the beautiful arrangement, the harmonies, male/female combination, though the sea was rather an enchanted, dreamlike space, rather than the briny of shanties and stinging salt? Impressive (to me anyway) Marc Check out my latest song called Second Wind

alackbass	alackbass said 3330 days ago (September 4th, 2010)
	Into The Sea Wow was I missing out! Another paddler song downloaded and added to my MacJams iPod! Check out my latest song called Mean Miss Teacher

Social_Ice	Social_Ice said 3316 days ago (September 18th, 2010)
	fading in to the sea.... found myself completely immersed in this... lovely collab...beautiful vocals! ~barbara

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