so close and yet so far by honker

[Oldrottenhead]

got the music from kenneth this morning and was stuck for a lyric, but had the title in my head. which led to the rest. which is basically a namecheck for as many songcrafters as i could fit in, so apologies for anyone i missed out. it is also a celebration of this site and the thing that always blows my mind about this place, the fact that we are all scattered round the world but are drawn together here. i love you all.

i also have had the good fortune of meeting a few of you, and hope that inthe future i have the good fortune to meet more of you.

music by kenneth words by oldrottenhead

[Geir]

ahhh the world is good !! another honker tune !!

Kenneth, you've once again made some fabulous music! You're a musical painter of wonderful melodic soundscapes!

I love the sentiment of the song ....

I feel so close to many of you guys and yet you're too far away so I can really relate!

But James you old bugger, about time you learned to pronounce my name now I think you need to come over for another lesson

[Redler]

Another new and warm Songcrafters community-song, James!! The chorus can't be more catchier!! Ken, you're a real songwriter wizard - just a fabulous melody and arrangement!

 

i love you all.

Ditto!

Kari

[Greeny]

Lol... I'm honoured! That was quite a shock when you started singing, lol. This is a mighty fine and catchy track. The guitar work is superb... I can hear some kind of greek melody chiming in here and there. Either way, it's a lovely and lovingly layered guitar cake. And the lyrics are wonderful and poignant. This is a very poignant place though!

[Kenneth]

Well that's a whole lotta fun!
Great stuff Jim, loved it!

Thanks for the nice music comments guys, helps  keep me playing!

[OsCKilO]

Thanks for the Name Check!!!

It may be time for a spring songcrafters get-together!

Cool Tune this one!

Got a Indie 90s movie feel!

[Kenneth]

regarding the lyrics, I've always thought it would be great to one day do a community song where as many members as possible have a share in it.

ex. 1 write a melody ,1 the  chorus, 1 the words, 1 add drums, several  sing , 1 or 2 do a guitar solo, etc, etc.
That would be fun, a worldwide collab song.

Anyhow today my head is in the clouds

[Tangled Wires]

Brilliant!!!
Ken's guitar work in the verses is sublime, and Jim's vocal melody sits perfectly over this and is catchy as hell.
Never thought I would hear "andrewh" in a lyric, but was very flattered Jim..thank you!

[chip withrow]

Thought I heard my name in there, but even if I didn't, this is a beautiful, shimmering, uplifting, rocking song. A perfectly fitting tribute to this site. Your vocal is understated yet right-on - reminds me of Simple Minds (wasn't his name Jim Kerr?).

[hardlock]

Great collab guys - nice worldly vibe for suce a worldly shout-out!