Beryllium Heart

[chip withrow]

One of my favorites among my recent songs. Also one of my first efforts at mixing guitar and banjo.
Back in 8th grade science class, I was assigned the element beryllium for a report. 30 years later, I realized it would be a fine subject for a folk/bluegrass number.
Here are the words:

Beryllium Heart

Some folks' hearts are sentimental
some folks' hearts are confidential
but her heart is elemental – beryllium heart

The ties that bind are hard to trust
tread with caution if you must
her heart is brittle, turned to dust – beryllium heart

Her love is rare and unstable
her feelings cast in steel-gray
love her much as you are able
she might not be around at the end of the day

wears a crown of blue and green  
emerald and aquamarine
she's a poison lovesick queen – beryllium heart

[Geir]

I really like your style!!!

Dig the banjo and you have a great voice !!!!

[cuthbert]

Cool! The title drew me instantly - nice plucking upon the old banjo, and a great listen.

[holdempok]

this is a great addition to this place. I hope we all can hear more. It's oldish.. but modern to today.

[SE]

Like your style this is cool.

[Saijinn Maas]

This is really cool! Love the banjo.

Damn, now I need to get a banjo! :/

[Gritter]

This is great! Love your performance here. Cool song all around.

[Wiley]

    I thought this was really unique!!  I like banjo,  but it is more than that!!  You had a really cool beat going on!!  different and catchy and your vocals were great!!  Hope to hear more from you!!
PJ

[T.C. Elliott]

Yeah, I really like this.. and the melody on the title line is excellent. Your vocals are very good on this one and the mix sounds good to me.

[Tony W]

What an excellent voice. You have one of those voices that I could listen to a full album of your music, and when the music stops, I'd still want more.

The guitar and banjo playing were fantastic. The only qualm I have is they are thin in the mix and sit too far back. If I were one of these home recording guru's I'd offer up tips on how to get a more full sound, but I'm sure somebody will come along and give you that nugget of wisdom shortly.

2nd listen, and I really dig this.