Title: "Coiled Stars and Broken Hearts" a Hook original for HeartbreakFest
Post by: Hook on July 22, 2015, 04:22:37 PM
Post by: Hook on July 22, 2015, 04:22:37 PM
I got the inspiration & title from a comment Cuthbert left on a post (can't remember which one) that really stuck in my head. In fact in the same thread Nick mentioned that it sounded like a great title for a song & I do have to say he was right. These lyrics took me a few days to finish & just did the recording, LITLR, at the kitchen table with my uke. I plugged the uke in direct and used one built in mic, I do love the simultaneous 2 track recording on the 008.
Coiled Stars and Broken Hearts
written & performed by Hook
Within a roll of thunder
Lies the fury of a storm
I'm lost within the wind & rain
Wet, tattered & torn
Lightning flashes violently
and streaks across the sky
Sets fire to the clouds
I swear I hear them cry
Then the sky breaks apart
and rains down coiled stars
and broken hearts
Within the center of my soul
Lies emptiness and fear
Imprinted on the back of my mind
are the ones I've held so dear
Loss is just a part of life
and we expect to lose it all
Yet too great a loss can often be
the catalyst for a fall
Then the sky breaks apart
and it rains down coiled stars
and broken hearts
Will we heal
will we mend
Will This pain continue on
until the very end
Within the distant future
lies the burdens of the past
Disappointment Hardens
like a plaster cast
Limiting my movement
so healing can begin
But pain is never far away
and strangely seems like a friend
Then the sky breaks apart
and rains down coiled stars
and broken hearts
Lies the fury of a storm
I'm lost within the wind & rain
Wet, tattered & torn
Lightning flashes violently
and streaks across the sky
Sets fire to the clouds
I swear I hear them cry
Then the sky breaks apart
and rains down coiled stars
and broken hearts
Within the center of my soul
Lies emptiness and fear
Imprinted on the back of my mind
are the ones I've held so dear
Loss is just a part of life
and we expect to lose it all
Yet too great a loss can often be
the catalyst for a fall
Then the sky breaks apart
and it rains down coiled stars
and broken hearts
Will we heal
will we mend
Will This pain continue on
until the very end
Within the distant future
lies the burdens of the past
Disappointment Hardens
like a plaster cast
Limiting my movement
so healing can begin
But pain is never far away
and strangely seems like a friend
Then the sky breaks apart
and rains down coiled stars
and broken hearts
Title: Re: "Coiled Stars and Broken Hearts" a Hook original for HeartbreakFest
Post by: cuthbert on July 22, 2015, 05:17:17 PM
Post by: cuthbert on July 22, 2015, 05:17:17 PM
Stunning bit of songcraft right there...
Mr. Hook, you are an alchemist who can somehow turn a little potty-humor joke into something poetic and beautiful and a bit melancholy, too. I wish I had some of that talent. The LitLR approach works well, and your uke and vocals are top-notch as always.
Well done, my friend - well done.
Mr. Hook, you are an alchemist who can somehow turn a little potty-humor joke into something poetic and beautiful and a bit melancholy, too. I wish I had some of that talent. The LitLR approach works well, and your uke and vocals are top-notch as always.
Well done, my friend - well done.
Title: Re: "Coiled Stars and Broken Hearts" a Hook original for HeartbreakFest
Post by: kenny mac on July 22, 2015, 05:22:20 PM
Post by: kenny mac on July 22, 2015, 05:22:20 PM
Excellent hook,as cuthbert says it's amazing how a comment in a post gave out such inspiration .
Brilliant lyrics.
Well done.
Brilliant lyrics.
Well done.
Title: Re: "Coiled Stars and Broken Hearts" a Hook original for HeartbreakFest
Post by: Oldrottenhead on July 22, 2015, 05:31:41 PM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on July 22, 2015, 05:31:41 PM
i'm off on my hollyhocks to greece again so probs last comment till i get withdrawl symptons from songcrafters. this is pure braw, the tone of the uke is percussive and beautiful. braw tell yer maw,
Title: Re: "Coiled Stars and Broken Hearts" a Hook original for HeartbreakFest
Post by: Groundy on July 22, 2015, 11:37:26 PM
Post by: Groundy on July 22, 2015, 11:37:26 PM
Nice one Hook,
all from a comment on here....
Really well done to you......
Alex
all from a comment on here....
Really well done to you......
Alex
Title: Re: "Coiled Stars and Broken Hearts" a Hook original for HeartbreakFest
Post by: ODH on July 23, 2015, 12:53:20 AM
Post by: ODH on July 23, 2015, 12:53:20 AM
I remember the thread in question being about a bizarre and unsavoury novelty product.
Nothing bizarre or unsavoury about this though.
Ridiculous to the sublime in fact.
Beautifully understated yet honest.
I love the uke backer.
Top quality stuff.
Nothing bizarre or unsavoury about this though.
Ridiculous to the sublime in fact.
Beautifully understated yet honest.
I love the uke backer.
Top quality stuff.
Title: Re: "Coiled Stars and Broken Hearts" a Hook original for HeartbreakFest
Post by: bruno on July 23, 2015, 12:53:09 PM
Post by: bruno on July 23, 2015, 12:53:09 PM
Great tune and title brother. Love the simplicity of this, with its almost reggae feel. Music cut back to its bare bones, and all the better for it.
B
B
Title: Re: "Coiled Stars and Broken Hearts" a Hook original for HeartbreakFest
Post by: SwanSong on July 23, 2015, 03:59:08 PM
Post by: SwanSong on July 23, 2015, 03:59:08 PM
Another fabulous Hook Creation a great bump
well done as always cheers NEIL .!
well done as always cheers NEIL .!
Title: Re: "Coiled Stars and Broken Hearts" a Hook original for HeartbreakFest
Post by: Blooby on July 23, 2015, 05:36:14 PM
Post by: Blooby on July 23, 2015, 05:36:14 PM
Great post. Got to break out the Guitalele.
Title: Re: "Coiled Stars and Broken Hearts" a Hook original for HeartbreakFest
Post by: Flash Harry on July 24, 2015, 05:53:04 AM
Post by: Flash Harry on July 24, 2015, 05:53:04 AM
yes.
And well observed.
And written, recorded, sung and played.
And well observed.
And written, recorded, sung and played.
Title: Re: "Coiled Stars and Broken Hearts" a Hook original for HeartbreakFest
Post by: fenderbender on July 24, 2015, 12:46:12 PM
Post by: fenderbender on July 24, 2015, 12:46:12 PM
;D ;D ;D
Quick off the mark
you are a bit of a genius MR. H
love it.
Tommy
Quick off the mark
you are a bit of a genius MR. H
love it.
Tommy
Title: Re: "Coiled Stars and Broken Hearts" a Hook original for HeartbreakFest
Post by: Grahamsway on July 24, 2015, 02:36:14 PM
Post by: Grahamsway on July 24, 2015, 02:36:14 PM
Simple but very effective, fabulous voice and great lyric writing, bring it on.
Title: Re: "Coiled Stars and Broken Hearts" a Hook original for HeartbreakFest
Post by: Hook on July 24, 2015, 04:48:44 PM
Post by: Hook on July 24, 2015, 04:48:44 PM
I forgot the unsavoriness of he initial post that inspired the quote in the first place. Thank you all for the very kind words.
Rock on!
Quote from: Blooby on July 23, 2015, 05:36:14 PMGot to break out the Guitalele.Got to bring the guitelele!
Rock on!
Title: Re: "Coiled Stars and Broken Hearts" a Hook original for HeartbreakFest
Post by: Redler on July 24, 2015, 10:31:43 PM
Post by: Redler on July 24, 2015, 10:31:43 PM
Enjoyable LitLR stuff! Sweet jazzy chords and excellent singing! Well done!
Title: Re: "Coiled Stars and Broken Hearts" a Hook original for HeartbreakFest
Post by: Jarle on July 29, 2015, 12:23:34 PM
Post by: Jarle on July 29, 2015, 12:23:34 PM
Excellent song, Hook. Great litlr preformance.
Title: Re: "Coiled Stars and Broken Hearts" a Hook original for HeartbreakFest
Post by: Gary Carciello on July 29, 2015, 11:32:13 PM
Post by: Gary Carciello on July 29, 2015, 11:32:13 PM
I must admire how you have get this song working so well, with minimalist elements. Vocals are solid and your voice reminds me of Gordon Haskell(one of my favorites). Impressive.
Title: Re: "Coiled Stars and Broken Hearts" a Hook original for HeartbreakFest
Post by: Ella on August 03, 2015, 01:40:19 PM
Post by: Ella on August 03, 2015, 01:40:19 PM
This is very lovely song! So clear sound and I love those sophisticated jazzy chords! Did you do this in your car? I can't understand how you can get there so clear sound?!? ???
Title: Re: "Coiled Stars and Broken Hearts" a Hook original for HeartbreakFest
Post by: Groundy on December 16, 2017, 11:09:47 PM
Post by: Groundy on December 16, 2017, 11:09:47 PM
Another cracker from The Random Dozen.
Alex.
Alex.