Thoughts Like Clouds
written/performed/recorded by Dave Berry, with some assistance from Keith Berry
Dave: vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar (Keith's new Danelectro '57), GB drums and keys (melotron, organ, synth)
Keith: Denver Uke bass (new), Fender Jazz Bass, keys via Korg EPiano (harpsicord, vibraphone, harmonium)
recorded on an iPad into Garageband via new Sure USB interfaces, mastered in Bandlab
Title: Thoughts Like Clouds
Post by: Bluesberry on February 24, 2023, 02:39:38 PM
Post by: Bluesberry on February 24, 2023, 02:39:38 PM
Got another one off the iPad...I wanted to write/record a mainly acoustic fingerstyle song and really test out my new USB condenser mic (Sure MV51)....that was the initial idea....along the way I added some more stuff...and a wee guitar solo at the end...Keith helped out with excellent bass and additional keys.......for your listening pleasure
Dreaming thoughts, I'm orchestrating till dawn
Feeling bygone, I'm good at arriving
I've been blinded by the dark so many times
and meantime, I am surving
What you do, day by day
You'll become, so they say
Watch yourself and you will see
Day by day you'll be free
Thoughts like clouds, come and go in a windy sky
I won't comply, and watch them diminish
Better days, a rainbow after the storm
Bloody and worn, I'm not yet finished
Chorus
When the world shakes us in our bed
The morning star will desecrate the dread
And sometimes the silence sings as loud as thunder
Reaching those who have stopped to wonder
Chorus
Feeling bygone, I'm good at arriving
I've been blinded by the dark so many times
and meantime, I am surving
What you do, day by day
You'll become, so they say
Watch yourself and you will see
Day by day you'll be free
Thoughts like clouds, come and go in a windy sky
I won't comply, and watch them diminish
Better days, a rainbow after the storm
Bloody and worn, I'm not yet finished
Chorus
When the world shakes us in our bed
The morning star will desecrate the dread
And sometimes the silence sings as loud as thunder
Reaching those who have stopped to wonder
Chorus
Title: Re: Thoughts Like Clouds
Post by: Oldrottenhead on February 24, 2023, 02:46:49 PM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on February 24, 2023, 02:46:49 PM
Yeah baby!
Title: Re: Thoughts Like Clouds
Post by: StephenM on February 24, 2023, 03:58:35 PM
Post by: StephenM on February 24, 2023, 03:58:35 PM
wow Dave... the whole song and instrumentation is really amazing.
but the vocals, lyrics, and the finger picked guitar really stand out for me... all the rest adds the fluffy white clouds so to say...
really cool effect on the voice as well..
I can hear where Keith gets it from... and the lead is spectacular... wow
but the vocals, lyrics, and the finger picked guitar really stand out for me... all the rest adds the fluffy white clouds so to say...
really cool effect on the voice as well..
I can hear where Keith gets it from... and the lead is spectacular... wow
Title: Re: Thoughts Like Clouds
Post by: cuthbert on February 24, 2023, 04:55:14 PM
Post by: cuthbert on February 24, 2023, 04:55:14 PM
A nice slice of proggy goodness here - it goes to many places.
Rock on, gentlemen!
Rock on, gentlemen!
Title: Re: Thoughts Like Clouds
Post by: Ray Brookes on February 24, 2023, 10:59:23 PM
Post by: Ray Brookes on February 24, 2023, 10:59:23 PM
Great composition, Dave. I was trying to follow the chords in my head but got lost after a few bars. Cool arrangement and mixing and a mighty-fine contribution from the younger Berry. Nice guitar work too, Dave.
Well done to you both - great work.
Well done to you both - great work.
Title: Re: Thoughts Like Clouds
Post by: StephenM on February 25, 2023, 02:00:14 AM
Post by: StephenM on February 25, 2023, 02:00:14 AM
these lyrics really got me! some fantastic writing! This is absolutely a stellar song all the way through.
interesting that there is a Rush or Triumph like feel to the breakdown at the end... very satisfying...
interesting that there is a Rush or Triumph like feel to the breakdown at the end... very satisfying...
Title: Re: Thoughts Like Clouds
Post by: Farrell Jackson on February 25, 2023, 07:47:01 AM
Post by: Farrell Jackson on February 25, 2023, 07:47:01 AM
This is some very cool songwriting Bluesberry (Dave)! Great acoustic guitar picking and vocals/lyrics. The outro lead solo tops it off nicely, like icing on the cake. I think your new Shure MV51 is a winner. Well done to both Berrys!
Title: Re: Thoughts Like Clouds
Post by: DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee on February 25, 2023, 02:27:30 PM
Post by: DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee on February 25, 2023, 02:27:30 PM
This sounds amazing. I really love the sound of the mellotron organ and the dreamy synths and the acoustic guitar in the first half,really well played. Then the tempo ups in the second half. Then it really rocks, this kicks ass.
Some fine lead guitar playing and bass. Really good music all round and love the vocals and lyrics.
Definite comparisons to other artists as others have said.
A real talented family. :)
Some fine lead guitar playing and bass. Really good music all round and love the vocals and lyrics.
Definite comparisons to other artists as others have said.
A real talented family. :)
Title: Re: Thoughts Like Clouds
Post by: thetworegs on February 26, 2023, 02:36:28 AM
Post by: thetworegs on February 26, 2023, 02:36:28 AM
That mic works fine and some nice picking too... the berry collective has done a cracking job on this from the vocal to the bass drum that leads not too shabby either just the ride that what is needed this grey cold morning in Yorkshire.... Now I'm off to feed the sheep with a bounce to my step
Title: Re: Thoughts Like Clouds
Post by: launched on February 26, 2023, 08:13:10 AM
Post by: launched on February 26, 2023, 08:13:10 AM
Berries and cream!! Well done, great tune. Cuth beat me to it, you are the master of prog and Keith lends to it so well, especially the bass & keyboard parts.
And the soloing, a 'ting of beauty I love it!!
And the soloing, a 'ting of beauty I love it!!
Title: Re: Thoughts Like Clouds
Post by: Zoltan on February 27, 2023, 05:22:39 AM
Post by: Zoltan on February 27, 2023, 05:22:39 AM
Those lyrics and the honest vibe of it all. That is what makes this special. And that's just for starters. Then there's the soloing that's the icing on the cake. Those bluegrass styled melodies and the back porch feel WITH an album sound.
In short. This is a gem of a song. Something that you don't hear on the radio (or whatever it's called nowadays) anymore... If ever.
Wee guitar solo? :D Damn. It sounded so natural that i can imagine you're taking a wee while playing it. It doesn't sound forced, but to call it "wee"? It's epic in scope and just keeps on building.
In short. This is a gem of a song. Something that you don't hear on the radio (or whatever it's called nowadays) anymore... If ever.
Wee guitar solo? :D Damn. It sounded so natural that i can imagine you're taking a wee while playing it. It doesn't sound forced, but to call it "wee"? It's epic in scope and just keeps on building.
Title: Re: Thoughts Like Clouds
Post by: Blooby on February 27, 2023, 07:55:15 AM
Post by: Blooby on February 27, 2023, 07:55:15 AM
Love the adventurous nature of this slice of proggy goodness.
Blooby
Title: Re: Thoughts Like Clouds
Post by: Ron D Bowes on March 01, 2023, 06:12:05 AM
Post by: Ron D Bowes on March 01, 2023, 06:12:05 AM
Quirky number. Stripped back in places and then full sound. Nice chord structure. Enjoyed listening.
Title: Re: Thoughts Like Clouds
Post by: des0free on March 03, 2023, 09:20:45 PM
Post by: des0free on March 03, 2023, 09:20:45 PM
This is a quite epic piece and great performance! It reminds me in some ways of early Genesis, especially the ending part. Awesome guitar playing! But the singing is very good too, your voice fits the composition well.
Title: Re: Thoughts Like Clouds
Post by: Redler on March 07, 2023, 01:03:13 AM
Post by: Redler on March 07, 2023, 01:03:13 AM
So good from start to finish! Amazing vocal delivery, melodic and beautiful! Yes, cool proggy vibe.
Bravo gents!
Bravo gents!
Title: Re: Thoughts Like Clouds
Post by: SE on March 15, 2023, 04:45:19 PM
Post by: SE on March 15, 2023, 04:45:19 PM
Glad I caught this, there is some great production in this track, guitars,melotron and vocals.
Big respect to all involved great work!!
Big respect to all involved great work!!
Title: Re: Thoughts Like Clouds
Post by: Groundy on March 16, 2023, 01:43:33 PM
Post by: Groundy on March 16, 2023, 01:43:33 PM
Great music, and some great guitar picking, well done my friend.
Title: Re: Thoughts Like Clouds
Post by: chapperz66 on March 17, 2023, 03:48:41 AM
Post by: chapperz66 on March 17, 2023, 03:48:41 AM
Wow- this is great journey. This is right up my alley - so to speak! So I shall listen to this again.
Paul
Paul
Title: Re: Thoughts Like Clouds
Post by: Pipes on March 17, 2023, 05:25:31 AM
Post by: Pipes on March 17, 2023, 05:25:31 AM
Clever Guitar picking here, sounds really cool :)
The vocal style and lyrical melody suits this song really well.
Excellent.
Nick
The vocal style and lyrical melody suits this song really well.
Excellent.
Nick
Title: Re: Thoughts Like Clouds
Post by: BerryPatch on March 17, 2023, 11:18:55 AM
Post by: BerryPatch on March 17, 2023, 11:18:55 AM
This was such a fun song to contribute on! I couldn't believe how well the vibraphone sound from my keyboard works for this song. The chord progressions here are wicked and it truly has an epic feel here (we're working on one that will be out soon which has even more of that feel!).