Spark

[Hook]

So I haven't done much recording with the banjo since my collab with Reg. I've used it live a bunch of times just playing 1-4-5 songs. Since it's tuned to a G chord you can bar the four main strings and play your major chords, but the minor shape I still find difficult so I wrote a song to challenge my fingers a little. The banjo and vocals were recorded live with 2 mics just before Christmas. It took many takes to get it right and I wish I could re-do the vocals but there is no clean banjo track and I can't get through it without singing it. I got a mandolin for Christmas and thought I'd give it a run so this my 1st attempt at recording it, I have no Idea what I'm doing yet but I love it! I've got a few chords down so soon I'll get to use the mandolin icon...who hoo! Got a uke too but sadly only one icon at at time. Hope you enjoy, happy new year!

Spark
written & performed by Hook

Spark

I don't have the words to comfort you
I don't know the scriptures to point you to
I can't see the future, I've no great insight
When I try to predict I'm never right

        & I can see that you are strong
        Your faith will guide you through
        I know there's so much more
        that God has planned for you to do
        For every flame that disappears & leaves you in the dark
        Search your heart you'll find a spark

I wish I had the means to do more
More than just thoughts and prayer,
 If you need me I'll be here, that's what friends are for
But I don't seek out ways to really impact lives
& from what I've seen you do yours is a light that should shine bright

        Chorus

        Place me like a seal over your heart
        Your love is strong it burns a brilliant flame

I don't have the words to comfort you
I don't know the scriptures to point you to

       Chorus
       

[SwanSong]

Really nice song for this last day of 2011 happy new yr
Cheers Neil.. loved the banjo picking good vox.!

[launched]

Yes - I love it.

The banjo and the mandolin sound great together - Well done, bro it sounds awesome!Some excellent songwriting, playing and singing!

Mark

[thetworegs]

wish I knew how to do that launch thing ......so I'll have to stick with excellent song loved the melody and performance ......Bravo

[Geir]

What a truly wonderful song !!

Great work !!

[Farrell Jackson]

I like this banjo side of you Hook! Great melody and I'll be listening for some more from you and your banjo this coming year.

Farrell

[OsCKilO]

This song is outstanding!

Delivered to Perfection.

[Bluesberry]

Yeah, I really like this song.  The banjo sounds wicked good here....clear and punchy.  That banjo fingerpicking thing is bloody hard, much harder than guitar.  I really, like this one.  What banjo chords are used here Hook, if you don't mind my asking.....

[Hook]

Thanks for all the kind words my friends!

What banjo chords are used here Hook, if you don't mind my asking.....

I don't mind at all but I'll have to figure it out tomorrow and let you know, I've got ukulele chords in my head right now!

[Ferryman_1957]

This is really unusual, not what I expected for a "banjo" song. I like the mandolin additions and the whole direction of this piece. Really unique and very enjoyable. I thought the vox were pretty good myself!

Cheers,

Nigel