Words/Music: Geir
Recorder: Korg-D16
Morgan Acoustic guitar
Ibanez Bass
Astel dynamic mic
Title: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: Geir on July 07, 2010, 12:33:44 AM
Post by: Geir on July 07, 2010, 12:33:44 AM
Wrote this the day before yesterday when I picked up my acoustic after letting it have a two week rest.
I know I can fly
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: Redler on July 07, 2010, 01:00:30 AM
Post by: Redler on July 07, 2010, 01:00:30 AM
Top song again, Geir!! I can hear laid back and a bit psychedelic wibe on this tune! I like the arrangement. I listened this via headphones and I found fantastic harmonies and a bit 'Spanish guitar'. Where are the drums from? They sounded cool, too!! This is a fine and dreamy, song => mp3-player...
Kari
Kari
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: OsCKilO on July 07, 2010, 01:04:02 AM
Post by: OsCKilO on July 07, 2010, 01:04:02 AM
Song rules. . . .
Funky acoustic!
sad vocal. . .
.
perfect. . .
Funky acoustic!
sad vocal. . .
.
perfect. . .
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: Oldrottenhead on July 07, 2010, 01:06:43 AM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on July 07, 2010, 01:06:43 AM
i think your voice is one of the most powerful instruments in the world, stunning
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: Greeny on July 07, 2010, 02:43:20 AM
Post by: Greeny on July 07, 2010, 02:43:20 AM
Jazzy, Spanish, Summery. A lovely vibe and another classic Geir performance. I love the chord changes, and the dreamy backing vox are perfect for the subject matter. I liked the way you injected a touch of darkness into the lyric with the 'mice walking like the dead' part: brilliant imagery! Brilliant song all round.
The song reminds me of my favourite painter, Marc Chagall. And this painting in particular...
(http://thisbrazenteacher.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/chagall18.jpeg)
The song reminds me of my favourite painter, Marc Chagall. And this painting in particular...
(http://thisbrazenteacher.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/chagall18.jpeg)
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: lg on July 07, 2010, 03:27:53 AM
Post by: lg on July 07, 2010, 03:27:53 AM
Cool stuff Geir!
I love the whole idea of this song....
Purely magical composition.
LG
I love the whole idea of this song....
Purely magical composition.
LG
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: The Gobi Desert Canoe Club on July 07, 2010, 09:01:22 AM
Post by: The Gobi Desert Canoe Club on July 07, 2010, 09:01:22 AM
I'm listening to this at work, can't wait to get home, download to my system, pour a glass of red, put on the cans and fly. Wonderful piece of music. Willie
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: launched on July 07, 2010, 09:15:40 AM
Post by: launched on July 07, 2010, 09:15:40 AM
Oh, man - I can really feel this one! Fantastic, wonderful, awesome and excellent singing & playing.
Love the background vox and the guitar work. Hell, it's all great!
It really takes me on a mental journey to a better place - You rule bro!
Mark
Love the background vox and the guitar work. Hell, it's all great!
It really takes me on a mental journey to a better place - You rule bro!
Mark
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: hooper on July 07, 2010, 01:45:27 PM
Post by: hooper on July 07, 2010, 01:45:27 PM
Love the dreamy ambience. But I wonder why....
And the way you put it together. But I wonder how...
;D
Great song, great sound! ;)
Shades of Chris Rea...
And the way you put it together. But I wonder how...
;D
Great song, great sound! ;)
Shades of Chris Rea...
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: SE on July 07, 2010, 03:16:08 PM
Post by: SE on July 07, 2010, 03:16:08 PM
This is another terrific song loved it from the first few seconds, kinda jazzy and laid back, with a great vibe, the vox are restrained, but also strong, loved it.
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: Bluesberry on July 08, 2010, 05:12:07 AM
Post by: Bluesberry on July 08, 2010, 05:12:07 AM
This song comes from another place entirely, it is so original sounding, deep, very effective. IT is beyond all categorization. All you can say is it is a Geir song, and a damn good, spooky, mystical one at that. It is in a leauge all by itself. Damn man that background vocal is getting to me big time.
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: Flash Harry on July 08, 2010, 05:37:08 AM
Post by: Flash Harry on July 08, 2010, 05:37:08 AM
Magical Geir.
Where did the drums come from. It's so obviously not a MBR - Which I know that you had stolen - but so different.
the song is marvelous!
Where did the drums come from. It's so obviously not a MBR - Which I know that you had stolen - but so different.
the song is marvelous!
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: Facemask93 on July 08, 2010, 07:48:12 AM
Post by: Facemask93 on July 08, 2010, 07:48:12 AM
This really has got quality written all over it , as Tim said , great imagery , wonderfull soundscape , a truly beautiful song , very , very pro
Rob
Rob
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: Gritter on July 08, 2010, 12:27:10 PM
Post by: Gritter on July 08, 2010, 12:27:10 PM
Dreamy and very well performed. A really gentle feel.
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: Satchwood on July 08, 2010, 12:44:11 PM
Post by: Satchwood on July 08, 2010, 12:44:11 PM
Cool dreamy song Geir!! Great strong vocals and marvelous guitar tone! Dig the jazzy vibe as well, great ride!
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: JMD2010 on July 08, 2010, 05:00:32 PM
Post by: JMD2010 on July 08, 2010, 05:00:32 PM
BLOODY MARVELOUS!
YOU ARE SO DAMNED GOOD!
John
YOU ARE SO DAMNED GOOD!
John
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: mike on July 08, 2010, 07:28:47 PM
Post by: mike on July 08, 2010, 07:28:47 PM
I think you are one of the top writer/producers on this site. This is just amazing. The track itself is great - really great - but the production is superb. Truly professional stuff.
Mike
Mike
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: Geir on July 10, 2010, 04:58:38 AM
Post by: Geir on July 10, 2010, 04:58:38 AM
Thank you guys !! This is one of those songs I was not sure what to do with. Was close to just putting it in the long time archive. Glad I didn't :)
The drums are from the Korg D16, I used the simplest arrangment possible, just set up a intro, then the same pattern throughout the song and an end-pattern. I wanted some nondominating drums on this, so I put them rather low i the mix.
The harmony vox were actually recorded before I wrote the lyrics/melody :D
There are some issues on the recording, mostly because I've gotten so used to the built in condencer on the mbr. I recorded this with a dynamic mic + the built in on the korg. The problem with the korg-mic is that it's built in and that it is a Harddisk recorder. So the "cricket" sounds I couldn't get rid of stems from the (rather old) harddisk.
Thanks again good people!! Your support and the inspiration you provide are invaluable !!
The drums are from the Korg D16, I used the simplest arrangment possible, just set up a intro, then the same pattern throughout the song and an end-pattern. I wanted some nondominating drums on this, so I put them rather low i the mix.
The harmony vox were actually recorded before I wrote the lyrics/melody :D
There are some issues on the recording, mostly because I've gotten so used to the built in condencer on the mbr. I recorded this with a dynamic mic + the built in on the korg. The problem with the korg-mic is that it's built in and that it is a Harddisk recorder. So the "cricket" sounds I couldn't get rid of stems from the (rather old) harddisk.
Thanks again good people!! Your support and the inspiration you provide are invaluable !!
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: Oldrottenhead on July 06, 2011, 07:44:10 AM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on July 06, 2011, 07:44:10 AM
on this day bump
better than flash harry's new toothbrush
better than flash harry's new toothbrush
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: Bluesberry on July 06, 2011, 07:45:43 AM
Post by: Bluesberry on July 06, 2011, 07:45:43 AM
Quote from: oldrottenhead on July 06, 2011, 07:44:10 AMbetter than flash harry's new toothbrushthats right man......hard to top flash harry's new toothbrush.................but this does it
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: Geir on July 06, 2011, 08:07:13 AM
Post by: Geir on July 06, 2011, 08:07:13 AM
Quote from: oldrottenhead on July 06, 2011, 07:44:10 AMon this day bump
better than flash harry's new toothbrush
are you sure that's his toothbrush?
... I thought it was this one ::) :
(http://entertainment.msn.co.nz/img/blog/may11/blog290411bieber_toothbrush.jpg)
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: Bluesberry on July 06, 2011, 08:08:59 AM
Post by: Bluesberry on July 06, 2011, 08:08:59 AM
^hahahahahahaha thats the goods
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: pjd1 on July 06, 2011, 09:40:56 AM
Post by: pjd1 on July 06, 2011, 09:40:56 AM
Just brilliant !! its got the lot !!
First class Geir i just love them chords you are giving us !!
Album track anywhere anyplace !!
Dunny
First class Geir i just love them chords you are giving us !!
Album track anywhere anyplace !!
Dunny
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: Gnasty on July 06, 2012, 04:44:05 PM
Post by: Gnasty on July 06, 2012, 04:44:05 PM
Holy Moley Bump!! I missed this and thought i heard Geir completely! This is amazing! Love it!!
I think that Beiber toothbrush needs to be changed!
(http://www.blueq.com/modules/ecs/images/125845131_l.png)
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: kenny mac on July 06, 2012, 06:29:30 PM
Post by: kenny mac on July 06, 2012, 06:29:30 PM
Lovely song geir,it is very atmospheric and like greeny it reminds me of my favourite painter,PAUL, he painted my living room a lovely shade of Magnolia but in the process he spoke to me about his life and we discussed our lifes and how they had evolved throughout various stages and this song changes and evolves on every listen,you know Im a fan,,,,,,,,,,,,Nuff said :) Keep writing ,Your music is class.
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: Nelson on July 08, 2012, 09:09:12 AM
Post by: Nelson on July 08, 2012, 09:09:12 AM
Geir
You're just one of the coolest f-ing musicians around.
You make it seem so effortless.
Loved the performance...
Indeed you can........F
You're just one of the coolest f-ing musicians around.
You make it seem so effortless.
Loved the performance...
Indeed you can........F
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: Hilary on July 09, 2012, 04:19:27 PM
Post by: Hilary on July 09, 2012, 04:19:27 PM
Crikey, you sure know how to put a song together. Outstanding . . .
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: thetworegs on November 14, 2012, 10:48:16 AM
Post by: thetworegs on November 14, 2012, 10:48:16 AM
Got me dreamy.....Bump
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: bruno on November 14, 2012, 01:44:58 PM
Post by: bruno on November 14, 2012, 01:44:58 PM
Magic Geir, simply magic.
B
B
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: Hook on July 06, 2014, 04:47:15 AM
Post by: Hook on July 06, 2014, 04:47:15 AM
OTD Masterclass Bump!
Fan On!
Fan On!
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: Groundy on July 06, 2017, 11:34:49 PM
Post by: Groundy on July 06, 2017, 11:34:49 PM
OTD Bump...
Pure Class Geir......
Alex
Pure Class Geir......
Alex
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: Redler on July 06, 2017, 11:50:09 PM
Post by: Redler on July 06, 2017, 11:50:09 PM
I almost fly..very dreamy song. Just stunning!
Title: Re: "I know I can fly" a Geir original
Post by: Hook on July 07, 2017, 07:18:37 AM
Post by: Hook on July 07, 2017, 07:18:37 AM
OTD...amazing song.
Rock on!
Rock on!