I kind of never saw this coming... I went outside this afternoon to look at the wonderful fall day that fell all around me. I was looking at the leaves and the trees... last year all my angst toward raking leaves melted away as I contemplated what the leave do and what the tree's do for us... nature is so wonderful... and music
at the start a bit of frustration with the Ibanez A/E which is heard through the mic with vocal track and also plugged in... I don't really like the guitar but if I am going to have it I must play it once in a while.
the harmonica is at least a 1950s Hohner dual reed echo harp in G that was my grandfathers.... I feel very fortunate to have it...
note: it was a struggle to resist adding anything more to this.The Trees In The Circle.mp3
La la la la la.
Nice song. Really good melody. Remind me a bit of Neil Young and that's not a bad thing in my book
Lala la la la. Sorry. It's stuck in my brain now
I hear Neil all over this fine song. Always loved his style. 8)
When talking about Stephens music it's not "more cowbell" that people are asking for. It's "more la las".
A folky and organic sounding song. You're able to turn the beauty of leaves into a life lesson of sorts.
Then the la las begin and everyone leaves!
(Sorry i couldn't resist the temptation :D). Cool stuff!
Edit: Third listen just for the harmonica. Shout out to the man in black!
I agree with the Neil Young comparison comments...I hear it also. Inspiration comes from unexpected places, even tree leaves. I thought the acoustic A/E sounded good and organic. Maybe the vocal mic catching some of it adds to the earthy tone. Kudos Stephen on the vocal and for being able to quickly sing the words "Bumble Bee" without stumbling on it. The vintage harmonica was a cool addition that produced a keys like sound. Nice work!
Yes. Neil Young. And very mellow for you, ;)
:) John B
Quote from: Johnbee on November 01, 2023, 06:58:14 PMAnd very mellow for you, ;)
I think Stephen has done lots of mellow songs.
It's a different thing when he's watching the leaves. Everything is Zen. When he's trying to start the lawnmover, things are a bit different...
That's a fine vocal performance Steve ! Love the song !
Pete
Yes, I hear the Neil Young vibe too. A contemplative piece. The accordian sound is novel. Good track Sephen!
A beautiful song, Stephen. All the previous comments have suggested the Neil Young influence which I agree with initially but also this has your own original string running through it.
Oh yes, this is right up there for me with some of your finest songs. That stripped back arrangement is perfect. I am glad you held back the urge to add more stuff. The vocal needs to be 'lonely' and the guitar also needs to be lonely and forlorn - alone, with only the haunting the harmonica adding to the picture. Subject matter is brilliant... it's kinda simple and normal on one level, but deep shit on another level. Fantastic.
Mike
Defo Neil young - can hear that.
The ending is great with the false endings. Enjoyed this tune a lot
B
Damn that harmonica sounds fantastic.......its like the song of a travelling minstrel......going about your business from town to town.......crafting songs of life as yo go........beautiful clear vocal
interesting lyrics has a real 60's vibe to this track, like the accordian is it
A beautiful song with flavors of Neil Young the fragile vocal makes it for me and the accordion is the icing on the cake