Gone away
Over the sea
I come from Tralee
Where the meadows there are meek
My heart lays abound thee
Within emerald country
Where green clovers await me to find what I seek
A sailing ship
On the Atlantic
Where it may lead me
Is out of my hands
If I had it my way
I'd take hold of it today
And send it back over
To our land out east
Gone away
In the times the I've travelled
I still hear the voice of the old emerald isle
"Come back to the land you belong"
One day I'll return dear
Don't cry for too long
The daytime is grey
The nights feel empty
thinking of family
And friends left astray
Would they be in sorrow
If I came back tomorrow
And told them of my new life
Here far away
Gone away
In the times that I've travelled
I still here the voice of the old emerald isle
"Come back to the land you belong"
One day I'll return dear
Don't cry for too long
You know I'll come back dear
It won't take take too long
Title: Old Emerald Isle by BerryPatch (Paddyfest)
Post by: BerryPatch on March 17, 2021, 08:02:42 PM
Post by: BerryPatch on March 17, 2021, 08:02:42 PM
At around 2:00 I didn't have anything at all. I thought I'd try to record something and ended up writing this in celebration of St. Patrick's Day (also inspired by the mini-fest, of course). Wrote the lyrics pretty quickly and went up to record, thinking back on Irish migration over the years. I didn't think I'd get it done this quickly but here it is. I'm using the Rode NT1-A condenser mic yet again and I'm enjoying the clarity it brings. Enjoy...
Godin Artist Acoustic
Epiphone Viola Bass
Mellotron App
Garageband Drums
Epiphone Viola Bass
Mellotron App
Garageband Drums
Title: Re: Old Emerald Isle by BerryPatch (Paddyfest)
Post by: Kenneth on March 18, 2021, 01:00:29 AM
Post by: Kenneth on March 18, 2021, 01:00:29 AM
Wow!
....
Yes!
...
That was amazing.
Just beautiful. To think you just came up with this gorgeous tune...
...Well done!
....
Yes!
...
That was amazing.
Just beautiful. To think you just came up with this gorgeous tune...
...Well done!
Title: Re: Old Emerald Isle by BerryPatch (Paddyfest)
Post by: Ray Brookes on March 18, 2021, 02:11:48 AM
Post by: Ray Brookes on March 18, 2021, 02:11:48 AM
A lovely song tinged with sadness & melancholy. Great lyrics and a nice laid-back recording.
Title: Re: Old Emerald Isle by BerryPatch (Paddyfest)
Post by: thetworegs on March 18, 2021, 02:22:16 AM
Post by: thetworegs on March 18, 2021, 02:22:16 AM
Excellent track with good lyrics perfect for st Paddies day with a few tears to be had for the old Emerald Isle
Title: Re: Old Emerald Isle by BerryPatch (Paddyfest)
Post by: Greeny (No longer active) on March 18, 2021, 03:55:50 AM
Post by: Greeny (No longer active) on March 18, 2021, 03:55:50 AM
What a beautiful melody. What beautiful chord changes. I love it! Such emotional, poignant songwriting. Those final harmonies are superb. Brilliant job.
Title: Re: Old Emerald Isle by BerryPatch (Paddyfest)
Post by: tonyc on March 18, 2021, 04:04:22 AM
Post by: tonyc on March 18, 2021, 04:04:22 AM
love the chord changes , love the chorus , and great lyrics ,......cheers tony cee
Title: Re: Old Emerald Isle by BerryPatch (Paddyfest)
Post by: Farrell Jackson on March 18, 2021, 11:27:22 AM
Post by: Farrell Jackson on March 18, 2021, 11:27:22 AM
A great one for the Paddy Fest BerryPatch! The NT1-A has captured it all very clearly....a good choice. The acoustic tone sounds very natural as do your vocals. I like the way you've brought in the bass and drums at staggered times...that's a great affect at adding additional interest for the listener. Nicely done!
Farrell
Farrell
Title: Re: Old Emerald Isle by BerryPatch (Paddyfest)
Post by: Mike_S on March 18, 2021, 02:45:16 PM
Post by: Mike_S on March 18, 2021, 02:45:16 PM
Brilliant stuff BerryPatch... really paints a lovely picture. Great singing and that mic gives a great clarity. Really enjoyed that.
Mike
Mike
Title: Re: Old Emerald Isle by BerryPatch (Paddyfest)
Post by: DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee on March 18, 2021, 02:56:55 PM
Post by: DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee on March 18, 2021, 02:56:55 PM
Lovely song with a great melody. The lyrics tell a great story, considering you didn't have a lot of time to write them, really impressive. Lovely vocals, sound great through the mic. And great guitars. :)
Title: Re: Old Emerald Isle by BerryPatch (Paddyfest)
Post by: StephenM on March 18, 2021, 09:07:58 PM
Post by: StephenM on March 18, 2021, 09:07:58 PM
oh... I thought I had already said something about this....heard it last night...mesmerizing...and as good as the music is for me it's your amazing vocal that gets me right in the chest...big beautiful stuff....well recorded and executed....incredible songwriting too....
and the music is very good as well...
and the music is very good as well...
Title: Re: Old Emerald Isle by BerryPatch (Paddyfest)
Post by: Nelson on March 19, 2021, 10:05:05 AM
Post by: Nelson on March 19, 2021, 10:05:05 AM
Brilliant songwriting and a beautiful arrangement.
tip of the hat 2 ya
tip of the hat 2 ya
Title: Re: Old Emerald Isle by BerryPatch (Paddyfest)
Post by: Bluesberry on March 19, 2021, 08:35:43 PM
Post by: Bluesberry on March 19, 2021, 08:35:43 PM
Brilliant inspired songwriting....that is some bass, stunning really...impressive vocals, it is a new classic
Title: Re: Old Emerald Isle by BerryPatch (Paddyfest)
Post by: Ferryman_1957 on March 25, 2021, 07:57:02 AM
Post by: Ferryman_1957 on March 25, 2021, 07:57:02 AM
I nearly missed this one completely, more fool me! It's a beautiful song and captures the spirit of the lyrics perfectly. Your voice and the acoustic were enough for me, but when it changed and you brought in he drums and mellotron, that really worked and took it up a level. The choruses and harmonies are great, I can picture this being sung in many an Irish pub around the world.
Really nice work Keith, a really great piece of songwriting and composition.
Really nice work Keith, a really great piece of songwriting and composition.
Title: Re: Old Emerald Isle by BerryPatch (Paddyfest)
Post by: Redler on March 25, 2021, 12:09:12 PM
Post by: Redler on March 25, 2021, 12:09:12 PM
Wow! This is so catchy even on the first listening! Beautiful song with fine / melanchol melody. Enjoyable listening!
Title: Re: Old Emerald Isle by BerryPatch (Paddyfest)
Post by: bruno on March 28, 2021, 06:45:49 AM
Post by: bruno on March 28, 2021, 06:45:49 AM
Wow indeed. This is a mesmorising tune. Great vocals, arrangement, performance and writing.
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