Rock Opera / Concept Album: The Picasso Album (working title)

[FuzzFace]

By "overture" are you referring to an instrumental medley of all the songs?

I think that would be really cool.

[cuthbert]

By "overture" are you referring to an instrumental medley of all the songs?

Yes indeed, and something I would like to try although I am not really adept with orchestral music. Perhaps another volunteer? But I would be glad to help.

[cuthbert]

And of course I should add, orchestral is just one possible style for an overture. It really could be any style.

[FuzzFace]

Instrumental, yes.  Orchestra, no.  This is a Rock Opera!

[Oldrottenhead]

i have an instrumental piece somewhere that maybe can used to link all the pieces
gimme five and ill see if i can link it

[Oldrottenhead]

here is the link not sure if it would work but you never know https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?topic=2935.0

[FuzzFace]

This is really cool and really brooding.  For this though, I would prefer something peppier as the overture.

Ultimately though, we should wait to see what shape and mood our album takes on, and then reflect that in the medley.

[FuzzFace]

Here is our first run at "Joie de Vivre".  It's basically a series of affirmations.  Like a big mantra.  ORH and I may completely revise this.  

He and I are co-zen-masters.

Ok I need sleep.


Joie de Vivre

(refrain)
Let it melt away
Bring love back today

Open the windows
Breathe in the air
Look at your people
You're reborn today

Let go of possessions
Let go of your cares
Go out / make new friends
Let yourself play

(refrain)
Let it melt away
Let love live today

Let the colours dance
Let your mind create
Let your muscles relax
Let joy permeate

Refresh and renew
Celebrate
Liberate
Start a clean slate

(refrain)
Let it melt away
Let love rule today

Hear the rhythms and sounds
of life that surround us
open your arms
and hear what they say

Live out your hopes
Let the smile on your face
lead you to make
your world a better place

(refrain)
Let it melt away
Put love on the stage

[Oldrottenhead]

have got to work on this one with completely new music provided by kenneth

[Oldrottenhead]

by the way lyrics are all fuzzface's own work. i take no credit.