Tonight I Saw An Angel

Started by Ray Brookes, January 31, 2022, 12:24:42 PM

Ray Brookes

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Jacqueline du Pré – a gifted English cellist who tragically died quite young

Tonight I saw an angel right there in the subway
Busking in the corner playing on her cello
Sitting on a camp chair, spectacles and hair braids
Doc Marten boots and dress of primrose yellow
Eyes as green as apples; little more than a child
Well resined bow. Arpeggios clean yet wild
I stood and listened closely. I don't think she saw me
I wondered of her odyssey . I wondered of her story.

Forgot about the train and where I was supposed to be
Listening to the melody of Ravel's Bolero
Then a Bach partita then a short sonata
Followed by extracts of the Elgar concerto
Then she lightened up a little, checked the coins in her hat
Played some Beatles classics got 'em all down pat
A smile on her pretty face, looking kinda coy
Straight into Beethoven's 'Ode To Joy'

Tonight I saw an angel and this I swear is true
I want you to believe what I'm saying to you
She disappeared in a second when I looked away
Tonight I saw the ghost of Jacqueline du Pré
Ray Brookes

StephenM

that intro bass was so good...like the Eagles "One of These Nights" good...one you don't forget...
what an amazing song Ray.  Magical!  Angelic?  The instruments are so lovely.  Love the way you weaved "Ode to Joy" into this. 
top shelf stuff.  This music is like 100 year old bourbon...It's rare and it's good...
 
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hardlock

Totally amazing and mesmerizing! An epic piece of work! 8)
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Those things we take for granted - when we're young and immature - will surely return to haunt us when we're old and insecure

bruno

This is epic - she was such a fabulous player, such a sad and cruel story.
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guitarron

What a finely crafted song. It really paints an image. I really enjoyed the haunting rthym and acoustic guitars well done sir


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godinqc

I agree an epic piece of work ..
Great song, loved the lyrics and vocals .. also really liked the strings.
Overall great work ..
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kenny mac

This is an absolutely beautiful song.
Got me from the intro.
I think in my mind I was ready for a song like this.
Musically its stunning the recording is so professional.
That panned acoustic sound has a clarity and definition I could only dream about achieving.
The story is captivating as are your vocals.
I Just finished a nightshift and had downloaded a few songcrafters songs for the way home,I could have listened to this track all night.
It has a comfortable chilled feel to it.
At 1st I thought of a Scottish band called the blue nile but it
changed into a different sound as it moved on.
I loved everything about it.
A classy professional sounding masterpiece.
Well done Ray.
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Zoltan

This is among the best songs i've heard from Ray. And that's not a small feat! The vocals are beautiful and the same goes for the lyrics. The synth sounds are really tastefully done. The playing is superb. The ending is smooth and the whole song has a soothing quality to it.
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Blooby


I immediately forgot that I was listening to my songcrafters brethren and was just immersed in this wonderful song and production. This is completely pro. Seriously, be proud of this.

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TPB

Love the story love the music Ray you are in top form with this song loved the strings hell loved everything about it
Bravo brother
Tim
Life is not about the number of Breathes you take, it is the amount of times your breathe is taken away