"Saltwater Stream" a Hook original

Started by Hook, November 13, 2012, 10:44:03 PM

Hook

Saltwater Stream
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Haven't been writing much lately but I've been working on this for a while. Done both in my car & in my studio over the last 2 weeks or so. recorded on mbr & mixed on the br900.
2 uke
2-bass
1-tambourine & mint container drum set
1-brush stroke loop with jembe & bass drum (thumbjam)
1-cymbal (TJ)
2-trumpet (TJ)
1-vocal (mono)
1- vocal (stereo)

Saltwater Stream
written & performed by Hook
I don't know what lies before me
I don't know if it will wait around
I can't tell you which is worse
To have & to lose
Or not to have ever found

            I let go, I'm set free on the tide
            Of the tears I cried for you
            & now I float down this
            Saltwater stream of memories & dreams
            Now I'm washed clean
            Of the stain that our love became
            What a wicked game
            That only brings pain

I don't know if I can handle
The emptiness that I now feel
I can't tell you which is worse
To live without love
Or to watch love disappear

              Chorus

            only brought pain
            & pain always leads me to shame

I don't know if I can manage
The confusion that envelopes me
I can't tell you which is worse
A comfortable cloudy haze
Or the bitterness of clarity

               I let go & it's all I can do
               Not to grab hold again
               I let go; now I replay the
               Scene in my mind
               & I change all the lines
               This saltwater stream
               Is now just a memory

I don't know what lies before me
I don't know if it will wait around
I can't tell you which is worse
To lose or not to have found


            

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Because the Hook brings you back
I ain't tellin' you no lie
The hook brings you back
On that you can rely

Redler

This is ear candy, Hook! Very gentle tones on vocals and music! Fine tune! The trumpet sounds great!!

Kari
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bruno

Great track bro - missing your Hook compositions of late!
Back on fire!
:-)
B. 
     
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Gnasty



Holy man this is crazy good!! So much to take in but pure class hook still. That trumpet is so perfect for the feel.

It`s amazing what we can do on a phone now..I don`t talk to people anymore! lol

Vocals are outstandingly good!!
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Bluesberry

fantastic songwriting and performing.  Huge fan over here.  Yeah.

Alternate Tunings: CAUTION: your fingers have to be in different places
 
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Rata-tat-tat

It's around +10 F... Here...Brrr...This just warmed me up brother... Just what the doctor order'd.

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SwanSong

HI Hook as always great song. wonderful. song nice flavor
have always enjoyed ur songs . and this is another great
production. congrats cheers NEIL

launched

Wow, wicked vocals bro - Super range and tight pitch, sounds awesome.

And that trumpet sounds real - Like you got that guy from Cake to stand in for you!
"Now where did I put my stream of thought. But hey, fc*K it!!!!!!! -Mokbul"
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Oldrottenhead

fabulous hook. great lyrics and that trumpet is off the scale good.
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Oldrottenhead
"In order to compose, all you need to do is remember a tune that nobody else has thought of."
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Hi, yet another great original song. The Thumb Jam has opened all types of new sounds for you which makes your stuff so interesting and coupled with great lyrics it makes it a perfect listen for me...........Willie
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