[rightly]

My latest to become finished.

I wrote it about 30 years ago
the cubase treatment about 3 months ago
the vocal recording three weeks ago.

Inspired by Leonard Cohen's "the butcher"
just an old blues progression.

The Link:

https://soundcloud.com/rightly/the-ghost-life

The Lyrics:

the ghost life


 
I wrote myself a message
'Told myself to chill out
There are too many things
I can do without
I stripped the mystery of its wonder
I took the golden prize
But I was too good the hunter
Now I've got the ghost life
 
Last night I fell asleep
With all my clothes on
Woke up real early
all the lights were on
If I had a place to go back to
Eh, what can you miss before it’s gone?
Hear myself saying "that’s cool."
Nothing to no one
 
Eh hey to anywho
If you could only like me, I could love you
 
So I took my trouble dancing
It was a Saturday night
Nothing of consequence was happening
Music had no bite
Swallowed hole though when I went solo
Another number with a another name
That I really don’t care to know
I’ve got my own pain
 
How strange is this ghost life?
Walking closer to buildings
With an eye on the streetlights
As the other checks for feelings
And once you’re in, there be no getting out
God knows how I try, I got some fight
I think you know what I’m talking about
Think you know exactly what it’s like
 
Eh-hey to anywho
If you could only like me I could love you

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rightly

[pompeyjazz]

There's no link @Rightly 

[rightly]

Co

There's no link @Rightly 

Connection problems.
Should take another twenty minutes. Darn it!

This should be the last on the new album. I plan to reassess, recharge etc.

[PaulyX]

Man, love that opening drum sound.  It's massively ominous.  This is uber-cool mate... Jim Morrison meets Nick Cave meets Tom Waits... it has a similar dark swagger to Cave's "Red Right Hand".  Killer lyrics too and that strangled organ sound is fantastic.  Plus that sudden unexpected end - yesss!  Your best yet, I reckon... at least of the one's I've heard.  You seem to be on fire lately.

[pompeyjazz]

Brilliant atmosphere conjured up here. I agree with Pauly on the Cave stuff. This should be used on the next series of Peaky Blinders. As usual your music is stimulating, original a d challenging and I am in awe of it

[Inanité_sonore]

Hi,

I love this song ! I totally agree with the comparisons that have been made : I would say Tom waits for the rhythmic and ambience, and Nick Cave for voice, composition, and atmosphere too. I really like the casual side of vocal interpreting. The small subtle details in the settings are very good.
It's really brilliant! I agree with pompeyjazz, and I vote to put it on season 5 of Peaky Blinders!

IS

[adamfarr]

Rightly, you’re in top form. This is so cinematic and st the same time no images are needed to reveal the inner struggle. Lyrics quite direct but very well chosen to progress our understanding of the story. Love the anywho line... and the little exclamations.

[ScottLevi]

Hey Rightly

Smashing it man, digging this tune! As others have said there's a definite vibe portrayed; ominous and sincere.

Straight up truth in the lyrics. I know exactly what it's like. Hope you're in a better place than 30 years ago when this must've been more prominent in ya' mind xD. One of the most piercing lyrics I've had the pleasure to read in a while.

Great vocals again, love the expression of words and rhythm of the lines, "Swallowed hole though when I went solo" is particularly satisfying to the ears.

Last one for the album eh? Quite a collection, excited to hear when your creative vibes take you on the next also.

All the best,
Scott.

[Skub]

Yo Rightly.

I do love a student of Leonard and his sublime lyricism.

This is worthy of the man himself. Profound,oblique,image laden and clear all at the same time.

Sometimes in our endless thirst for truth in all things,we forget to just let some mysteries remain in our lives,things which although illogical,are comforting and give quality of life.

Compelling work Rightly.

[rightly]

Yo Rightly.

I do love a student of Leonard and his sublime lyricism.

This is worthy of the man himself. Profound,oblique,image laden and clear all at the same time.

Sometimes in our endless thirst for truth in all things,we forget to just let some mysteries remain in our lives,things which although illogical,are comforting and give quality of life.

Compelling work Rightly.

I've often been on to this line of thought -
An element of mystery is essential - in life. At least if I'm to enjoy it.

I used to listen to Cohen, Dylan, Reed n Neil Young (n others).
I'd tell myself, them being human... if they can do it, why can't I?

Being famous must be fun at times
being rich a great comfort
and playing the diva can be a laugh

more interesting by far would be - being able to hold my own
it's their game but not exclusively so.
If I could hold my own I might be able to sleep better.

I'm still trying to get there, I think I'll make it
and they all did some Horrible songs that I wouldn't want to compete with.

A collaboration with Dylan and Clapton was called "Sign Language" I was stoked!

One of the worst songs ever written. lol.


Thanks again for you words of encouragement Skub!

[shadowfax]

Just love your lyrics and I'm not struggling with your vocal delivery either..seems just right for the song..this is a damn good song! my only crit is maybe the drums good have had more variation...but great work Mr Rightly..

[digger72]

Hi

Great intro - love those sounds.

Very cool lyrics - very well delivered. Totally in keeping with the musical backdrop.

The mood is fantastic and strangely hypnotic.

Ditto - Peaky Blinders.

Very cool.

Digger

[dinnerwithgreedo]

Very atmospheric and great production

[cowparsleyman]

@Rightly - Yet another superb song in your unique style, clear as a bell, I've noticed in your songs that you leave your LVox vocally unsupported, some BVox might work well in choruses, or passages of double tracked LVox might offer some contrast, hope this helps

Rich

[MartynRich]

I think you´ve invented a new style of spooky Rightly, at least with the intro-riff. This is a great example of superb musical ideas, compelling lyrics and exotic delivery layered over a quite simple blues song. You are also a poet - your lyrics are never bland or written carelessly - you are a proper wordsmith. It´s fantastically gripping stuff and yes, I do think you could make it. Two of my fav artists tonight, great way to finish off Saturday.