Background Artiste (Ken & Hilary)

[Hilary]

Ken sent me this lovely backer and a struggled for a bit with it. I really didn't want to do anything lovey-dovey (like I always do) and this is what transpired.

So thanks very much to Ken for helping me to dip my toe in the creative pool again, it would never have happened without you.

I'm really pleased with it and hope you like it!

Background Artiste

I feel like an extra in a film that is my life
because I failed the audition to play me
and I'm watching from the sidelines as the story unfolds
it's my story but it's not me being me
and I'm on set sipping Ribena from a wineglass
mouthing nonsense words to my new fake friends

There's only one thing I can guarantee
that's my inherent lack of ability
and my constant air of fake joviality

Technically I think that's two reasons
I can't even get that right

I can't even be me
I can't even be me

and it's raining
and there is no music in the film that is my life
I'm just a human prop, always out of focus from centreframe

There's only one thing I can guarantee
that's my inherent lack of ability
and my constant air of fake joviality

There's only one thing I can guarantee
that's my inherent lack of ability
and my constant air of fake joviality

I can't even be me

[Ferryman_1957]

This is really quite different. The backer is sparse and atmospheric, and the combination of spoken words and sung vocals works really well. It's like we are hearing what's going on inside your head.....

One thing that's sure here is that there is no inherent lack of ability on display! Very nice collaboration.

[Kenneth]

Hilary, you are such an asset to this site and a pleasure to collaborate with.
I dig your wit, ...your ability to put thought into few words with a lot of meaning.
When I heard this I was just thrilled.


Let's do it again soon! 

[kenny mac]

Outstanding song.
You did this song proud Hilary.
And regarding playability in Music,look no further than Brian Eno.
I hate the way people put others in grades and ability.
I bought the most adorable little king Charles ruby coloured puppy and the kennel club dont recognise her as a show dog because of  her white markings as she should be all ruby.
To me her markings make her unique  and stand out and that goes for everything in like,your inner ability is your uniqueness.

[Hilary]

Outstanding song.
You did this song proud Hilary.
And regarding playability in Music,look no further than Brian Eno.
I hate the way people put others in grades and ability.
I bought the most adorable little king Charles ruby coloured puppy and the kennel club dont recognise her as a show dog because of  her white markings as she should be all ruby.
To me her markings make her unique  and stand out and that goes for everything in like,your inner ability is your uniqueness.

First Kenny - that dog is just way too cute!!

Absolutely we all bring something special to the table and it wouldn't have happened without Ken's very cool track. I can't do what you do Ken and it's taken me a while to come to accept my (cough) uniqueness.

[Hook]

Very cool & creative, I dig.
Rock on!

[Flash Harry]

wow... this is fabulous.

it's real, like a conversation, honest and plain and bare..

and utterly beautiful

I'm struggling to find words.

fabulous.

[Greeny]

I love it. A great lyrical concept and even better execution. And the backer is cool and subtle in all the right ways.

Was over too quick!

Special applause for the line 'I'm on set sipping Ribena from a wineglass'. Brilliant.

[Redler]

Great backer, Ken! Everything sounds so good here!

Catchy chorus, indeed! Well done by both of you!