'20 Years Ago" a Hook original

[Hook]

I did a tune a long while ago that took a 3 chord progression, in groupings of 3, and used the lyrics, grouped in 4 to make the progression seem like it was changing. Didn't work as well with this one but I still dig it. I recorded the uke/vocal part the other day in the car & produced it on the plane yesterday with my ipad.
1 uke/vocal (stereo)
1 grand piano (GB-stereo)
1 Flute (TJ-mono)
1 TC Performer App (stereo)

20 Years Ago

written & performed by Hook

I lived in the woods
for 6 months of my life
about 20 years ago

I walked every day
over mountains through pain
 Sun wind rain and snow

I thought all I could think
had very little to drink
and cleared myself of the toxins
That haunted me

I was sure of who I was
& proud of what I'd done
I wonder where that guy is now

[Kenneth]

I actually got a Zep quiet song vibe from this with the reflective lyrics and laid back style. The expressive vocals were part of that. Tis true!
Cool, Hook!

[Redler]

Laid back and trippy! A bit experimental on some spots! Very nice job!

[ODH]

There's a lot going on in that head of yours.  And it seems to have a ready outlet into these pieces of contemplation / poetry / muse that you seem to be able to come up with such ease.

Sometimes listening to your songs is like hitting the reset button; a moment of calm.  And so with this one.

Thanks dude.

 

[Johnny Robbo]

Yeah... I love this! Definitely hear the Zep vibe going on. Nice to get an insight into how you come up with the structural idea... works for me, mate!

[Hook]

Thank you guys greatly for the very kind words (I know what a hypocrite for posting a thank you post but...).

There's a lot going on in that head of yours.  And it seems to have a ready outlet into these pieces of contemplation / poetry / muse that you seem to be able to come up with such ease.

Sometimes listening to your songs is like hitting the reset button; a moment of calm.  And so with this one.

Thanks dude.

 

Thank you Nick, that really makes makes my day!
Rock on my friends!

[kenny mac]

I started playing this and the went into the kitchen with my iPad.
I put it on the window sill and began making my rolls,the tune floated out into my garden as I sat outside and chilled.
Taking people to a place is a job well done,this song was pretty hypnotic in its structure.
I don't know if it was the narrative lyric quality or the earthy feel about it but it was a cool relaxing moment.
Well done Hook,your the man.

[Black Mary]

Hi Hook,
Great lyrics.
The whole track has a brilliant throwback feel to the early 70's. I agree it has a classic Zep mood. Excellent stuff.
Cheers
BM

[Blooby]

This builds in a really organic way. Love the sprinkly synth dropped in. The played is messing with my head today, though. I dig the way you use Thumbjam.

Blooby

[launched]

Hey bud, drops in like Zep - But with the Hook flare! The pauses are wicked. Reminds me of the guy that lived in the woods undetected nearby for 20 years, nobody knowing lol! He eventually got caught though

Awesome!

Mark