[atreu73]

I know that I shall meet my fate
Somewhere among the clouds above;
Those that I fight I do not hate,
Those that I guard I do not love;

My country is Kiltartan Cross,
My countrymen Kiltartan's poor,
No likely end could bring them loss
Or leave them happier than before.

Nor law, nor duty bade me fight,
Nor public men, nor cheering crowds,
A lonely impulse of delight
Drove to this tumult in the clouds;

I balanced all, brought all to mind,
The years to come seemed waste of breath,
A waste of breath the years behind
In balance with this life, this death.

[kevysc]

@atreu73 Not sure why you have not had any comments. I would encourage you to post comments on others posts and that might drum up some more response.

This is a fantastic Yeats poem and I think you have done a great job setting it to music. You have  a great voice, particularly for this kind of plaintiff music. Also, there some really nice piano playing accompaniment.

The vocal doubling is a little distracting, as the two voices are not perfectly in unison all the time. I would suggest removing it and using reverb ( or doubling effect) if you want to give more breadth to the vocal. However, I suggest just one voice would sound good

Best wishes,

Kevin

[atreu73]

@atreu73 Not sure why you have not had any comments. I would encourage you to post comments on others posts and that might drum up some more response.

This is a fantastic Yeats poem and I think you have done a great job setting it to music. You have  a great voice, particularly for this kind of plaintiff music. Also, there some really nice piano playing accompaniment.

The vocal doubling is a little distracting, as the two voices are not perfectly in unison all the time. I would suggest removing it and using reverb ( or doubling effect) if you want to give more breadth to the vocal. However, I suggest just one voice would sound good

Best wishes,

Kevin

Thanks for listening Kevin. You're right about the double voices.

[OleAnders]

I found this quite entertaining. The drums and piano set the stage well.
The poem is very good which makes for good source material. There are some versions of this poem on youtube. I would have less of the double voices and maybe work on the rythm of the delivery. The lift in some of the verses are your best contribution. A bit over dramtic in places but overall a good effort.

[rightly]

A warrior's lament
this is unusual 'round these parts
I like those voices, each of them are to be made out, good job

the drums are a bit repetitive.
I enjoyed that listen