‘Five Albums Later’
When Paul McCartney had his dream in which the melody for what was to be his classic song ‘Yesterday’ came to him he had no words to start with. None. When he woke up the next morning all he could do was to throw any old words that fitted the melody at it. Hence the first version he called ‘Scrambled Eggs’. It went like this; “Scrambled eggs/Oh my baby how I love your legs/Not as much as I love scrambled eggs…”. Not that I am or ever will be a genius like McCartney but I’ve just done the self-same thing – throwing words that matched the melody I’m playing around with at the keyboard. When I’d finished I thought one or two of the verses might make the cut. These are those random words.
IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE
(working title)
Epic nightmares deserve a soundtrack
Every outlaw needs a knife
The oceans pray for plastic islands
Every liar needs a wife
This old worlds a contradiction
When every loss is some fools gain
I’ve given up on people
Given up on that tired refrain
In the middle of nowhere
Wearing my heart upon my sleeve
I chase the echoes of the soft riffs
Writing words I’ll not believe
You’ve a magic wand you tell me
Makes all your wishes become true
I watch, I think, I listen
And write all my songs for you
You went looking for the stranger
Swapped your demons for a rose
Followed your lord and master to some altar
Gave that saint a bloody nose
No love song can be sacred
When words don’t mean a thing they say
No open door to paradise
That’s just the price we have to pay
Today, an eerie piece I composed called ‘Dead Rain’. I think it fits the mood of my words. I hope you enjoy;
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Yesterday used to be played a lot everywhere.
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Thanks David. It’s pretty much a timeless number. Thanks for reading ~ Zoolon aka George
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Love them lyrics and the track is fabulous fantastic.
I think going away gave you your creativity back , Lord Zoolon.
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Thanks Lady Yasmin. Maybe I’m back in the zone. At least I hope I am. How are you by the way? ~ George
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You are welcome, Lord Zoolon.
I am okay , thank you.
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Yes, sometimes you have to play with it till it starts to evolve.
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That’s true. I tend to think songwriters get away with murder. I really don’t know how poets do it. Thanks ~ George
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Similar, though it’s a very long process sometimes, keep murdering 🙂
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Love the photo and the lyrics are great. Vacation agrees with you! The music is eerie and emphasizes the title with heavy drops.
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Thanks. The photo was taken when I wasn’t looking yesterday. I don’t like a lot of photo’s but thought as I was laughing about something I may as well keep it. I’m glad you liked the music. It’s close to sound art in many ways. Thanks again ~ George
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All good, believe me : )
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Love your ‘Middle of Nowhere” lyric.
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Thanks. I think ‘The Middle of Nowhere’ reflects the place I just stayed in in France. You could walk miles without seeing people. My kind of space. Mainly cats, cows and swallows. Thanks again ~ George
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Outstanding!
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Thanks for that. Appreciated ~ George
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Really interesting and informative blog, thanks for sharing. And been a Beatles fan all their career.
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Thanks Jane. I am a Beatles fan also. McCartney especially. Thanks again ~ Zoolon aka George
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Yes, a talent beyond words.
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Oooo, I like that third verse–it’s got the makings of a horror ballad….are there such things as horror ballads? Trailblazing!
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Good point. If can think of a million ‘sad’ ballads but not ‘horrific’. Aren’t some of the Country & Western ballads a bit horrific? A lot seem to have tragic deaths and things like that. Maybe we have a new genre? ~ George
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Hmmm. Yeah, there’s tragic deaths, but as far as I know they don’t get super graphic about it, so it’s more tragic/sad than horrifying. I think you have a new genre!
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Love your lyrics, George. They speak to me about this crazy world today.
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‘This crazy world’. If it wasn’t plagiarism then that would make a strong title for the song. May I use it? Thanks for reading ~ George
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Absolutely, George. I’d be honored. ~ Ina
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Thanks Ina. Neat ~ George
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I love the lyrics. This line jumped out for me: “No love song can be sacred
When words don’t mean a thing they say.” The music reminds me of Vangelis, on his Blade Runner soundtrack. Very atmospheric. Not sure you want to “ruin” it by adding lyrics.
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Lovely picture, George.
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Those random words are perfect. Go with what you have written.
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Thanks again. Funnily enough I’ve been coming around to the same conclusion. It still feels like two separate verses i.e. the first part is global the second almost personal but together they feel at home. Watch this space and once more, thanks ~ George
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That’s nice!
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Dead rain is ethereal. Love it. My late bandmate would have loved it as well.
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Thanks, Ted. It seems to be a ‘marmite’ song. Other musicians like it, general public not so much. Thanks again ~ George
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