Path of Thorns by The Longhaired Tigers :inspired by Hook's comment on a spammer

[Oldrottenhead]

Damian sent me some music at the weekend, however i was painting in the garden and had a few beers and crashed out before i got to the music. Was working all day Sunday. So finally got a chance this morning, however the muse was nowhere to be found. As an admin i got a report about a spammer, Flash Harry had already dealt with it, however there was an interesting thread from members who had seen the spam, in particular Hook's comments caught my eye https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=29547.0 . And that is pretty much how the lyric came about.

Anyway

It is what it is.

When it's written so clearly
like this it's hard not to be
completely
overwhelmed
by the truth of the falseness
and the way of the mislead
to lead us in such an truthfully
misleading and manipulating
path of thorns

so I think that our new friend EASE and I
are connecting on a plane of absurdity
that up until this morning
was only a vague memory
of what happens in the future of my past.
Now knowing your spiritual leader
in such an indirect and clear all knowing manner
On the path of thorns
in such that you have described to us
so inarguably that I am ready to concede
that perhaps my efforts have been misguided
and perhaps your efforts are lacking substance
That factual evidence
are clearly the truth and light
in my cold and unfulfilled existence...
who do I make the check  out to?

Path of thorns

Path of Thorns

Music
by
Damian
Lyrics
by
Oldrottenhead stolen and adapted from the words of Hook 

[Flash Harry]

It's fantastic - that's what it is.

[Greeny]

There's a lot here to admire. The song, obviously. It's a belter. But also, the inspired title, and the fact that random events can get Songcrafter creativity sparking. And the cross-pollination of ideas. And the intercontinental collaboration in time of lockdown.

Bravo!

[Ferryman_1957]

Loving this. The lyrics are a sea of absurdity and non-sequiturs inspired by an internet nut-job ably seconded by our own Hook (I'm saying nothing  ).  They drift over an ethereal backer that makes them sound on the surface like it all makes sense but when  you look at the lyrics you laugh at the nonsense of it all (well I did).

The music is fab, I really liked the middle part at 1:45. Well done the Tigers. 

[danthecoat]

Wonderfully creative, impulsive and random..... Whats not to like

[thetworegs]

Yep!! It works for me ....the path of thorns ..Catchy creative  nonsense  .. next time I'll wear sandals

[Redler]

I've always liked the dynamic and pro sounding backers by Damian, like this one. Well written and arranged.

Well done by both of you!

[Damián]

I really enjoy every time I make music with James, he takes my notes to a fantastic new dimension, it is very motivating
I've tried a different version of the song, mixed the voice track adding some effects depending on each emotional moment
Here the result:

[Greeny]

This remix / reworking is absolutely fucking awesome! Great work Damian!

James will wet himself when he hears this 

[Ferryman_1957]

Very nice work Damian. I like the way you emphasised the motif at the beginning and you've really tweaked the production so that the vocal sits beautifully in the mix. It's taken this to an even higher level now, very well done indeed!