GOOD-BYE
I don't want to say good-bye
But I have to go
Catch the train that's heading West
Do another show
I don't want to make you cry
There's no other way
Give your weary head a rest
Carry on the day
- Don't know how to say good…
GOOD-BYE
I don't want to say good-bye
But I have to go
Catch the train that's heading West
Do another show
I don't want to make you cry
There's no other way
Give your weary head a rest
Carry on the day
- Don't know how to say good…
GOOD-BYE
I don't want to say good-bye
But I have to go
Catch the train that's heading West
Do another show
I don't want to make you cry
There's no other way
Give your weary head a rest
Carry on the day
- Don't know how to say good…
ASTRAL PROJECTION
Out of body, separated, as I travel on, ascending high, a photon in the realm of light between the here and there, and twix the now and then, beyond the worlds of suns, with angels, cherubims, I loosen not the silver cord…
excellent song,.. these lyrics make me think. thinking about how that silver cord I let go of long long ago.. :) most interesting song but maybe I should never let go of the astral umbilical cord back to ground and my body .. ? I will never know.
FEEL THE TIME
Feel the time is rushing by,
I feel the time is near
Feel the time is crushing down,
I feel the time is here
That is how the world goes round,
that is how it goes
Just a question, when and how,
and that no one knows…
My approach was to leave Greg as the major part of the equation. This is why I didn't make the bass too prominent, why the electric guitar is soft with much space in between, subtle keyboards, and my voice kept in the background. What I added was a bit of seasoning -- this version is still very much the magic of Mr. Connor.
"Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die,
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly" ~ Langston Hughes
DREAMS
Hold on gently to your dreams
Or else your dreams could die
Like unto an injured bird
For battered wings, they will not…
My bird wants to soar! I've been holding onto her for a while just petting her and admiring her but she really wants to fly high! I just don't want anything to happen to her or to lose track of her.
This recording was revised 8/7/2014 with sound effects (train and whistle) and wah-wah guitar.
WRECK OF NINETEEN THREE
People listen to me tell you
Of the story of a man
Roamed the country in a school bus
People called him Danville Dan…
Vocals by Greg Connor, lyrics by Connor and Merry Bear, music by Bear.
And y'all thought the Hokey Pokey was what it was all about! This song is 4 dimensional – up/down, left/right, in/out, now/then. BIG THANKS to Greg Connor for fabulous vocals…
MID SUMMER
A mid-Summer's night's dream
The days are slipping by
Amid the rushing stream
I take the time to cry
The end is hurling near
I stand with open arms
I sing the tunes I hear
While falling for her charms
She is why I'm…
WALKING ON THE MOON
See the Earth on horizon
Watch the Earth as she's arising
I hope the living are gazing
I hope the people are loving
Feel like I'm walking on the moon
I think I will be on there soon
My body's going to set me free…
Lyrics, vocals, rhythm guitar, lead guitar, and acoustic bass by Merry Bear. Fabulous and greatly appreciated harmonica performance by "Minneapolis" Mark Imsdahl.
MINNEAPOLIS MARK
He's Minneapolis Mark
He's got that magic spark
-- Makes…
MAD AND SAD AND SCARED
I just want to get by for a friend
This is not how I would want to end
Mad and sad and scared
In everything I've shared
That is all I leave behind me
This is all I am
Hope I find a way
To kiss you every day
That…
Pop Polka style drum beats generated with the Yamaha E313 KB. Keyboards (harmonica setting), acoustic bass, acoustic rhythm guitar, electric guitar, lyrics, and both vocal tracks by Merry Bear (me).
WEDDING DAY
This is our wedding day
And…
"...I have not left this cave for days now, it has become my last refuge in my total despair. I have only the music of the waterfall to comfort me now. I can no longer live under the control of the Federation, but there is no other place to go. My last hope is that with my death I may pass into the world of my dream, and know peace at last."
You have strung together quite nicely some colorful, tasty sounds - an outside-the-box composition. Original and innovative. You've got a sharp noodle -- I like how your mind works. Very entertaining!
I heard the piano cover of this by Eduardo Liscano and I could hear the bass and guitar parts it needed immediately. I asked Eduardo if he would mind if I recorded the bass and guitar parts I envisioned. He agreed and this beautiful piece is the…
Of all the genres I love, from Sea Shanties to Heavy Metal, it's Da Blues that reach me the most, and I really appreciate an artist with a good handle on his axe, and there you are -- good job! I'm feelin' ya, brother! Rock on!
Comments on Merry Bear's stuff
Enjoying your goodbye!!
Excellent song . . . Explaining a difficult circumstance.
very very pleasant don't say good by say hello,.. hello. :) to the west ...
excellent song,.. these lyrics make me think. thinking about how that silver cord I let go of long long ago.. :) most interesting song but maybe I should never let go of the astral umbilical cord back to ground and my body .. ? I will never know.
Bitter sweet message wrapped up in a great song.
Cool! I'm glad you had some fun with it.
Nice soft touch with the synth and B vocals......
My approach was to leave Greg as the major part of the equation. This is why I didn't make the bass too prominent, why the electric guitar is soft with much space in between, subtle keyboards, and my voice kept in the background. What I added was a bit of seasoning -- this version is still very much the magic of Mr. Connor.
I stopped for another listen. Good Song!
So unusual! A great listen. Super collab boys! Cheers Bethan
Lot's of collaboration going on right now! Here is another excellent example. Well done guys!
My bird wants to soar! I've been holding onto her for a while just petting her and admiring her but she really wants to fly high! I just don't want anything to happen to her or to lose track of her.
Your Dad would be honored.
Yummy cherry pie! Now, what would you say to blueberry?
What energy! Far out!
Genius.
Your song takes me there.
Cool song! You have a way with words! I love the harmonica! Anyway, I found your antique mercury dime! :)
Your songs are beautiful.
Great song!
Comments made by Merry Bear
What Greg said. ;) Diggin' the lyrics too.
Roger! Great to have you back! Love your material and style!
Well done!
I had missed this one until it popped up on the "Hot" list. I like it! Far out AND groovy!
Great job, Roger Dodger!
"...I have not left this cave for days now, it has become my last refuge in my total despair. I have only the music of the waterfall to comfort me now. I can no longer live under the control of the Federation, but there is no other place to go. My last hope is that with my death I may pass into the world of my dream, and know peace at last."
Rock on!
Great lead guitar work!
Great job at panning and mixing!
Wow!
Interesting effects employed here, creating a pleasant, ambient atmosphere. Entertaining, intriguing.
Adventurous, and quite entertaining.
Good songwriting, cool sounds, nice handle on the axe.
I dig the melody, and what a damn fine handle you have on your axe -- gorgeous!
You have strung together quite nicely some colorful, tasty sounds - an outside-the-box composition. Original and innovative. You've got a sharp noodle -- I like how your mind works. Very entertaining!
Your a master not only of the keyboard but the fret board as well! Delightful!
You envision quite nicely!
S W E E E E E T ! ! !
Of all the genres I love, from Sea Shanties to Heavy Metal, it's Da Blues that reach me the most, and I really appreciate an artist with a good handle on his axe, and there you are -- good job! I'm feelin' ya, brother! Rock on!
This is a great mix down. It's an echo of -- to me, anyway -- "One of These Days" by Pink Floyd. Man, I'm thrilled you're here with us on AloneTone.