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#11
SHOWCASE For Released Songs / Re: WindMills Of The Mind
Last post by arnabs - Jun 30, 2025, 04:28 AMThank you so much Vicki, yes sure I would love to engage with everyone in this forum 
Thanks for your wonderful feedback
Thanks for your wonderful feedback
#12
The Bar / Re: What movies are you watchi...
Last post by icystorm - Jun 29, 2025, 07:39 PMFrom my perspective, the recent movie landscape seems dull and uninteresting, but 28 Years Later has drawn my attention as possibly something worth watching. The trailer makes it seem like it may be similar to A Quiet Place and A Quite Place Part II. Maybe I'll wait to watch it around Halloween. 
28 Years Later
28 Years Later
#13
SHOWCASE For Released Songs / The Ballad of the Maid of Inna...
Last post by Vicki - Jun 29, 2025, 07:30 PMHere's an old one--a collaboration, actually. I read a series of books by author Allison Croggon and one feature was poetry and snippets of ballads at the beginnings of chapters. I was taken by one and looked for a musical version. I found versions of several of the ones in the book but not this one. So I located Allison on Twitter and asked for permission to set it to music. She said yes! And this is the result. She liked it, by the way. At least that's what she said....
Here's the YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PQWz_JN29M
More details about the book series is in the description of the video.
Comments are always welcome but not necessary, as this has already been released and I don't expect to make any changes. Unless I decide to do it over for a new release some day...
And here are the lyrics:
THE BALLAD OF THE MAID OF INNAIL
Down came the hail, a frosty flail;
Down fell the icy rain.
The torches flared with desperate light
And savage lightning stabbed the night
Which screamed like a soul in pain.
His black brow bound with clouds around,
The Landrost raised his hand.
"Be they so fair and strong and tall;
I'll crush these walls and golden halls
And I will rule this land."
Their hearts aflame, defenders came
With staff and sword and bow
And bravely on the walls arrayed
Where Innail's maid stood unafraid
Before her stormy foe.
"Not all your might gives you the right
In our fair streets to tread,
And you'll not take this fearless town
For I'll cast down your iron crown
Or die," the lady said.
Their hearts aflame, defenders came
With staff and sword and bow
And bravely on the walls arrayed
Where Innail's maid stood unafraid
Before her stormy foe.
"Not all your might gives you the right
In our fair streets to tread,
And you'll not take this fearless town
For I'll cast down your iron crown
Or die," the lady said.
Lyrics © 2008 Alison Croggon
Music © 2015 Vicki Morrison
Here's the YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PQWz_JN29M
More details about the book series is in the description of the video.
Comments are always welcome but not necessary, as this has already been released and I don't expect to make any changes. Unless I decide to do it over for a new release some day...
And here are the lyrics:
THE BALLAD OF THE MAID OF INNAIL
Down came the hail, a frosty flail;
Down fell the icy rain.
The torches flared with desperate light
And savage lightning stabbed the night
Which screamed like a soul in pain.
His black brow bound with clouds around,
The Landrost raised his hand.
"Be they so fair and strong and tall;
I'll crush these walls and golden halls
And I will rule this land."
Their hearts aflame, defenders came
With staff and sword and bow
And bravely on the walls arrayed
Where Innail's maid stood unafraid
Before her stormy foe.
"Not all your might gives you the right
In our fair streets to tread,
And you'll not take this fearless town
For I'll cast down your iron crown
Or die," the lady said.
Their hearts aflame, defenders came
With staff and sword and bow
And bravely on the walls arrayed
Where Innail's maid stood unafraid
Before her stormy foe.
"Not all your might gives you the right
In our fair streets to tread,
And you'll not take this fearless town
For I'll cast down your iron crown
Or die," the lady said.
Lyrics © 2008 Alison Croggon
Music © 2015 Vicki Morrison
#14
SHOWCASE For Released Songs / Re: WindMills Of The Mind
Last post by Vicki - Jun 29, 2025, 06:49 PMBeautiful work! You have a lovely voice, too. I am looking forward to reading your feedback on other songwriters on our wonderful forum soon. And, welcome to the forum!!
Vicki
Vicki
#15
The Bar / Re: What are you listening to?
Last post by icystorm - Jun 29, 2025, 06:09 PMSheena Easton had a number of cool hits in the 1980s, including this power ballad from 1981, You Could Have Been With Me. It reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 (number 6 on the AC chart).
Also from 1981, For Your Eyes Only (from the James Bond film of the same name) reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 8 in the UK.
Also from 1981, For Your Eyes Only (from the James Bond film of the same name) reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 8 in the UK.
#16
Announcements / Guidelines?
Last post by Vicki - Jun 29, 2025, 02:15 PMThe two feedback boards say to read the guidelines before posting, but they don't say where the guidelines are. I can't find them. Can anyone tell me where they are? It would help if there was an obvious link to them.
#17
Feedback on Finished songs / what do y'all think abt this i...
Last post by J.W - Jun 29, 2025, 11:48 AM #18
Lyrics / Re: Of Ancient Drums
Last post by darren1664@hotmail.co.uk - Jun 25, 2025, 07:53 PMI read it a few times, just to follow the story. Works excellent as a poem and would be interested to hear it put to music, if that's your intention!
Really well written
Really well written
#19
Introductions / Re: Heyo
Last post by darren1664@hotmail.co.uk - Jun 25, 2025, 06:42 PMSorry pal, I was drafting a reply and as I was typing I got phone call to go hospital by my GP! Sugars through the roof, I have diabetes! It's been a whirlwind so a bit delayed replying but great to hear from you 😊
When things have settled with me health (I have another ongoing rare voice condition which means I can barely sing *cry*) I'll totally be up for a pint and maybe we can write a track together again! If time permits...
I hope all is well in your world! 😊 I think last we spoke you were buying a house, hope you're all moved and settled,
Dazzy B
When things have settled with me health (I have another ongoing rare voice condition which means I can barely sing *cry*) I'll totally be up for a pint and maybe we can write a track together again! If time permits...
I hope all is well in your world! 😊 I think last we spoke you were buying a house, hope you're all moved and settled,
Dazzy B
#20
Feedback on Finished songs / Re: Wanna Do
Last post by IronKnee - Jun 25, 2025, 06:27 PMQuote from: subvibe on Jun 25, 2025, 03:18 PMHi IronKnee
sorry to disappoint but its not AI
the guitar parts are played by Mark Alan Skinner from the US
i have nothing against AI but i have never tried it for making music
subvibe
Not disappointed in the least. In today's times, we need to post all the credits, because almost EVERYONE is posting AI creations and calling them their own.
Who is the singer?... pretty good, man.
This has a very nice club atmospheric vibe. A great production, and above my pay grade!