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Title: While I listen to the voice of the Blackbird
Post by: moraamarolaloba on May 25, 2022, 01:03:47 PM
Hola!!

I adore blackbirds, their voice has a special, inspiring magic and I came up with this song.
I think the voice is good in volume here, I'm always afraid that it's too loud...



While I listen to the voice
of the  blackbird
I look at yoiur face
wondering
why why why
it's impossible to change past

I think of a thousand things
no clear thought
stands out
from the crowd
that  stirs stirs stirs
in my mind
screaming words
that cover each others

everything could be so simple
like the games of children 
but you
have made me grave
for your dreams
and mine

we are dead and alive
under layers of time 
turned into  stones
over our heads

while I listen to the voice
of the blackbird
 singing singing singing
to the night 
to the  stars
that are still  what they are
inertia over inertia
like our life
Title: Re: While I listen to the voice of the Blackbird
Post by: pompeyjazz on May 25, 2022, 09:21:14 PM
Hi @moraamarolaloba (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=21233) I adore the song of the Blackbird too, especially in the early morning when everything is quiet and they herald the start of a beautiful new day. This one is very hypnotic. The drum beat draws you into a trance. I think that it's another excellent song. Vocals sit just right in my opinion. Always something original and inspirational from you and Marcus. Wonderful stuff
Title: Re: While I listen to the voice of the Blackbird
Post by: PaulyX on May 25, 2022, 11:28:39 PM
Agreed, blackbirds are great.  We just had two blackbird chicks fledge in our tiny back garden.  My wife kept having to run out to scare the magpies away before they could eat them.  But I'm pleased to report the chicks made it, and there are now 2 more blackbirds in the world.
The track is quality Mora... for me that simple cello (?) bassline you've got going all the way through it is the star.  The skittering percussion is very nice too.  And the "Tweety tweety tweety" ending really made me smile!  Thanks for a smile.
Title: Re: While I listen to the voice of the Blackbird
Post by: Maya Clars on May 26, 2022, 08:33:41 PM
What an amazing bass sound! The volume balance of the voice and this music is perfect.
Very original song with modern sound and brilliant arrangement! As always, excellent video.
You are an inspiration!

Maya
Title: Re: While I listen to the voice of the Blackbird
Post by: Jamie on May 27, 2022, 02:05:27 PM
@moraamarolaloba (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=21233)

Hi Mora, I love the way you build a track, it's so simple and restrained but it delivers a punch because of that. Nothing is over played or over done. Great sounds as usual and the sparse use of the lead guitar also worked very well. Another original and interesting lyric delivered in your very own style.

Excellent Mora!

Jamie
Title: Re: While I listen to the voice of the Blackbird
Post by: moraamarolaloba on May 28, 2022, 05:52:28 PM
Hi @moraamarolaloba (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=21233) I adore the song of the Blackbird too, especially in the early morning when everything is quiet and they herald the start of a beautiful new day. This one is very hypnotic. The drum beat draws you into a trance. I think that it's another excellent song. Vocals sit just right in my opinion. Always something original and inspirational from you and Marcus. Wonderful stuff

Hola @pompeyjazz (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20269)
Thabk you!!! Have a nice week-end!

Mora
Title: Re: While I listen to the voice of the Blackbird
Post by: MonnoDB on May 28, 2022, 06:37:02 PM
Fabulous beats, gorgeous guitar from Marcus, great and interesting lyrics as always, rich in atmosphere. Classic @moraamarolaloba (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=21233) then!

Loved it… not sure how you can be this original and prolific!

Fab!

K
Title: Re: While I listen to the voice of the Blackbird
Post by: moraamarolaloba on May 28, 2022, 07:48:02 PM
Agreed, blackbirds are great.  We just had two blackbird chicks fledge in our tiny back garden.  My wife kept having to run out to scare the magpies away before they could eat them.  But I'm pleased to report the chicks made it, and there are now 2 more blackbirds in the world.
The track is quality Mora... for me that simple cello (?) bassline you've got going all the way through it is the star.  The skittering percussion is very nice too.  And the "Tweety tweety tweety" ending really made me smile!  Thanks for a smile.

Hola @PaulyX (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=21034)

I'm happy about the blackbirds!!!

Thanks for your comment, that simple cello (?) bassline
it is indeed the backbone of the subject. I started with pizzicatos but I needed a deeper and more magical sound and Marcus solved it like this, with his guitar, so I could achieve a left right game to gain realism and depth of stereo image.

Stay well

Mora
Title: Re: While I listen to the voice of the Blackbird
Post by: moraamarolaloba on May 29, 2022, 12:44:16 PM
What an amazing bass sound! The volume balance of the voice and this music is perfect.
Very original song with modern sound and brilliant arrangement! As always, excellent video.
You are an inspiration!

Maya

@Maya Clars (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=22624)
Yo are so kind!!! Thank you and a big kissssss for you!
Mora
Title: Re: While I listen to the voice of the Blackbird
Post by: moraamarolaloba on May 30, 2022, 01:04:49 PM
@moraamarolaloba (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=21233)

Hi Mora, I love the way you build a track, it's so simple and restrained but it delivers a punch because of that. Nothing is over played or over done. Great sounds as usual and the sparse use of the lead guitar also worked very well. Another original and interesting lyric delivered in your very own style.

Excellent Mora!

Jamie

Hola @Jamie (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=19125)
Thank you!
Mora
Title: Re: While I listen to the voice of the Blackbird
Post by: StevieJ on May 30, 2022, 01:27:01 PM
Hola, I love the music to this one it's a very cool song and your voice was great too you have such a creative mind and so unique. nice work!
Title: Re: While I listen to the voice of the Blackbird
Post by: moraamarolaloba on May 30, 2022, 05:07:18 PM
Fabulous beats, gorgeous guitar from Marcus, great and interesting lyrics as always, rich in atmosphere. Classic @moraamarolaloba (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=21233) then!

Loved it… not sure how you can be this original and prolific!

Fab!

K

Hola @MonnoDB (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=19820)
Thank you ! Always so kind words commenting on my songs!!!
The best way not to be swept away by the emptiness of oneself is to fill it hahaha

Mora
Title: Re: While I listen to the voice of the Blackbird
Post by: shadowfax on May 31, 2022, 04:54:10 PM
You never fail to surprise with your innovative and eclectic arrangements, I always end up thinking..why the hell can't I do that! ;D
Title: Re: While I listen to the voice of the Blackbird
Post by: MichaelA on May 31, 2022, 08:28:07 PM
Hi @moraamarolaloba (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=21233), this is definitely one of my recent favourites of yours. The bass sound was very rhythmic and deep and the sparse guitaring very effective. The whole production really pulls you in to a strange yet hypnotic world. You are a better dancer than the skeleton though! 😀

A very atmospheric piece and unusual subject matter too. Well done on this one.
Title: Re: While I listen to the voice of the Blackbird
Post by: moraamarolaloba on June 02, 2022, 11:36:22 AM
Hola, I love the music to this one it's a very cool song and your voice was great too you have such a creative mind and so unique. nice work!

Hola @StevieJ (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=22834)

I appreciate your words, thank you!

Mora
Title: Re: While I listen to the voice of the Blackbird
Post by: moraamarolaloba on June 02, 2022, 02:05:27 PM
You never fail to surprise with your innovative and eclectic arrangements, I always end up thinking..why the hell can't I do that! ;D

Wow!!! Thank you so much for your feedback!
Title: Re: While I listen to the voice of the Blackbird
Post by: moraamarolaloba on June 03, 2022, 01:38:34 PM
Hi @moraamarolaloba (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=21233), this is definitely one of my recent favourites of yours. The bass sound was very rhythmic and deep and the sparse guitaring very effective. The whole production really pulls you in to a strange yet hypnotic world. You are a better dancer than the skeleton though! 😀

A very atmospheric piece and unusual subject matter too. Well done on this one.

Thank you very much @MichaelA (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=21274)
Stay well
Mora
Title: Re: While I listen to the voice of the Blackbird
Post by: Neil C on June 07, 2022, 09:04:00 AM
@moraamarolaloba (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=21233)
Mora,
Hi I’m sitting on the beach in the Indian Ocean just letting you lush music just wash over me. All the trademark sounds are there, swaying rhythms, exotic vocals and mysterious little Middle Eastern strings too.
Fab production and bass and guitars - whoever Marcus is great work!
Thank you
:-)
Neil
Title: Re: While I listen to the voice of the Blackbird
Post by: moraamarolaloba on June 07, 2022, 01:16:53 PM
@moraamarolaloba (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=21233)
Mora,
Hi I’m sitting on the beach in the Indian Ocean just letting you lush music just wash over me. All the trademark sounds are there, swaying rhythms, exotic vocals and mysterious little Middle Eastern strings too.
Fab production and bass and guitars - whoever Marcus is great work!
Thank you
:-)
Neil

Hola @Neil C (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=18856)

You are a lucky man, I haven't smelled the sea in a long time, nor heard it in situ... How good!!! Thanks for your blue comment!

Stay well

Mora