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Title: Smooth/All That I Know-Original
Post by: Johnbee on December 04, 2023, 05:37:04 PM
Two songs in one.  The first segues into the second.  I originally wrote and recorded this in 2016 but just remixed it recently.  Enjoy!

:) John B

Peaceful thought runs through my spirit
My mind is so relieved by the summer air
And I know the sun will be shining
Making it easy to think of the happier times
Small part of a dream.  Not quite as it seemed
Running through the day

Amber leaves fall all around me
The slight chill in my nose of the Autumn air
bring to mind that winter's round the corner
Anticipating the warmth of your love with the snow
Small part of a dream.  Not quite as it seemed
Snowflakes all around

Try to push my anger aside
A day like this has no room for annoyance
Think of a better way to make the world a much better place
Stifle the heartache.  Shine a new light

Basically, I'm just a fool for the beauty of life and simplicity
Modern times seem to be against it
Opting instead for the frenzy and haste that we know
Not part of a dream.  Pressure, so it seems
Wasting all our life.

Try to keep hostility down
Make some sense of my dumb paranoia
Humble my hardened heart and learn to spread all my love around
Deal with these issues I can't understand

All that I know
All I feel. All I want. All I can say
brings me to be all I am. All you see. All I can be
There must be a way
Something more to give you solace
I'll write a song for peace
and hope more than a handful notice

You may not think
that there's a day.  There's an hour. Time that I spend
to tell you what is in my heart, but I'm a poet
No more.  No less.
Don't want you to think that I'm smarter than the gallery
Some are easy to offend
So I'll keep my views to myself only.  Thank you.

c 2016 John Bowen
Title: Re: Smooth/All That I Know-Original
Post by: Geir on December 04, 2023, 06:04:20 PM
Very nice John.

Both songs are wonderful with cleverly constructed melodies. The second reminds me a bit of the Beatles (and you know that can't be bad in my book)

Well done.  Keep them coming
Title: Re: Smooth/All That I Know-Original
Post by: DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee on December 05, 2023, 04:39:12 AM
A hidden gem. Your songs are always well produced and performed.
I like the 2 tracks in one. Blended in nicely.
Another catchy song. And relaxing to listen to.
Title: Re: Smooth/All That I Know-Original
Post by: TPB on December 05, 2023, 05:24:58 AM
really nice production yes I hear beetle influences in this song cool concept with the two songs
tim
Title: Re: Smooth/All That I Know-Original
Post by: Zoltan on December 05, 2023, 07:02:28 AM
The day has taken its toll on me. I came here just to get some of my energy back, but this really needs to be heard while wearing headphones. Preferably when walking outside.

I shall revisit this one :)

Lately my walks have been shared with either The Alan Parsons Project and/or JohnBee.
Title: Re: Smooth/All That I Know-Original
Post by: The Gobi Desert Canoe Club on December 05, 2023, 07:29:56 AM
A wonderful piece of music that I've come to expect from you. Played and produced to the very highest standard.     Willie
Title: Re: Smooth/All That I Know-Original
Post by: Farrell Jackson on December 05, 2023, 08:16:10 AM
When the song started off with just the slow piano I thought that sounded great but had no idea how it would take off when the bass and drums entered...well done there! Excellent lyrics, lead vocal, melodies and harmonies. I kept listening in anticipation for the transition into the second song. You have a lot of cool changes in this song so I thought I heard it about 3 times before the solid move to the second song at about 4 minutes. Very creative and seamless John!
Title: Re: Smooth/All That I Know-Original
Post by: chapperz66 on December 05, 2023, 08:42:02 AM
Great medley - of songs that seem to be made for each other.  So imaginative, John.

Paul
Title: Re: Smooth/All That I Know-Original
Post by: BerryPatch on December 05, 2023, 09:10:40 AM
Stellar melodies here, you have a very unique of singing over chords (and what beautiful sequences they are!). I really love the prog-pop vibe of this song too, I can hear elements of Klaatu especially in the second main section. I love this John!
Title: Re: Smooth/All That I Know-Original
Post by: Jarle on December 05, 2023, 11:08:16 AM
This has some really fine melodic lines. Like the backing vocals, reminds me slightly of Supertramp.
Title: Re: Smooth/All That I Know-Original
Post by: Bluesberry on December 05, 2023, 12:13:33 PM
Yup, a real good one...or is that two.....it's a slice of jazz//prog/pop perfection...I'm sitting in my chair, looking out the window at the newly fallen snow.......and feeling very mellowed by the greatness of this wonderful song....wonderful from start to finish
Title: Re: Smooth/All That I Know-Original
Post by: Ray Brookes on December 05, 2023, 12:26:06 PM
Beautiful music, John. Captivating melodies and interesting arrangements.
Title: Re: Smooth/All That I Know-Original
Post by: StephenM on December 05, 2023, 03:46:41 PM
Quote from: Zoltan on December 05, 2023, 07:02:28 AMThe day has taken its toll on me. I came here just to get some of my energy back, but this really needs to be heard while wearing headphones. Preferably when walking outside.

I shall revisit this one :)

Lately my walks have been shared with either The Alan Parsons Project and/or JohnBee.

Alan Parsons Project is a personal favorite of mine....
Title: Re: Smooth/All That I Know-Original
Post by: StephenM on December 05, 2023, 03:53:08 PM
It sucks

that I can't figure out how to talk about this song....  I did really enjoy the lyrics just as a read.  I can relate.

Being an emotive person, as I am, is not easy.  There are many rewards though... and the song describes some of those... and also the ease at which we fall into the seeming grievances with things that don't go as we wish...

overall, the track has a wonderful and lovely feel... when delved into deeper it is a melancholic journey into the uncomfortable subject of feeling alone.... sometimes I am alone and feel like perfect... other times I am with a thousand people and feel alone... truthfully, these days I like being alone... and people don't like that... but I do...

I appreciate this site and songs like this John.... we connect from a very different places... even thousands of miles... that is special... thank you for letting me in there! 
Merry Christmas! 
Title: Re: Smooth/All That I Know-Original
Post by: Pete C on December 06, 2023, 07:54:57 AM
Two well composed pieces of music - a nice mellow sound that takes me back to my younger days.

Pete
Title: Re: Smooth/All That I Know-Original
Post by: Johnbee on December 06, 2023, 09:57:27 AM
Wow! You guys are all so great!  I appreciate your listening and feedback.
I plan on reviewing more of your tunes a little later but I just wanted to duck in and tell you all how grateful I am for your kind words.

 :) John B
Title: Re: Smooth/All That I Know-Original
Post by: thetworegs on December 07, 2023, 05:44:04 AM
Well constructed and performed with a lovely melody