the quest : (a song from a poem by farrell jackson) by oldrottenhead

[Oldrottenhead]

farrell posted his poem here in the poetry thread here https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?topic=17847.0

so with lots of background noise and my man flu slowly submerging my lungs in phlegm i had a go.

The Quest

He's been invited
To join a mighty quest
Not a journey for the tired
With little time to rest

There's a mountain
To be climbed
Not for the timid
Or weak of mind

It's said the altitude
Will rob one of all senses
There's no room for a weak link
At other's expenses

The Sherpas all look serious
As the others nervously jest
As they look toward the heavens
At the majestic Mt. Everest

On this frozen peak
It's every man for himself           
They all become equal
Not a single thought of wealth

If they are faithful
With God's guiding grasp
Their footing will be solid
Precise, and steadfast

They push onward and upward
Leary of an icy plummet
With one final thrust
They might make the summit               

He feels the calm and exhilaration
As he conquers with the best
And sits atop the world
On the mighty Mt. Everest

Farrell Jackson © 12-15-10

the quest

words by farrell jackson
guitar fumbling and heavy breathing by oldrottenhead

[SE]

Great collab, great poem, turned into a fantastic song.

[Farrell Jackson]

Wow ORH, phlegm and all, this is a very moving song/melody that seems to put the words into a neat perspective. I like the way you raised the vocal pitch with the first "Mt. Everest" and then fade with the last. I could see the quest unfolding before my eyes as I listened...cool, cool, cool, when that happens! Thanks!

Farrell

[Farrell Jackson]

Overlooked Gems.....ORH really brought theses words and story to life....Thanks Jim!

Frarell

[Redler]

Thanks for bump! Great poem with serene piece of music. I like this!

[Groundy]

Great song, great poem, great collab.....


Alex

[leighelse]

This reminds me tangentially of another "quest" song, One for the Vine by Genesis. It's the chorused guitar sound, I think, although that only makes a brief appearance in the Genesis song.

I'd love to hear this when you don't have man 'flu! Nice words, nice work.