Your Grandson
This song is a very emotional song which was written as we found out my grandad had cancer and only had 3 months to live. The lyrics are very meaningful and describe all the times that we spent together when I was a kid. The song has a simple structure and only contains acoustic guitar, vocals and a shaker. The structure is intro, verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge, verse, chorus, outro. I released it on spotify without much promotion as it was never meant to be a career building song and more of a sentimental song for me and my family. Due to this it didn’t get as many views as future tracks currently sitting at around 800 streams. It was recorded at Northbrook and was mixed and mastered by a tech called Alexis.
Lyrics:
So caring, so sharing, theres no-one like you anymore, you’ve helped us, from day one, always been there for us all. And I just wanna thank you, for everything you’ve done. Because you have done just everything for me, your grandson. Since I was, a young boy, we have come so far. And I still, remember, pretend spaceships in the car. And I just wanna thank you, for everything you’ve done. Because you have done just everything for me, your grandson. And I hope that you realise, you filled our lives with fun. Because you helped all our family, especially my mum. I don’t think, that you understand, where we’d be without your helping hand. Old days go rolling by but were still in a spaceship in the sky. And I just wish we could fly away. And I hope, you can see, we all care for you. Because you love your whole family and we all love you too. And I just wanna thank you, for everything you’ve done. Because you have done just everything for me, your grandson. And I hope that you realise, you filled our lives with fun. And you have done just everything for me, your grandson.
One of a Kind
This song was written about my girlfriend and was made to be a catchy pop song. It consisted of vocals, acoustic guitar, a cajon and shakers. I recorded it in Northbrook with Alexis and my friend Will Moore came in to play the cajon and shaker. The songs structure is intro, verse, chorus, verse, chorus, solo, verse, outro. The first verse is just an acoustic guitar and vocals and the backing vocals and shaker comes in during the chorus. The verse after the solo brings it back down to just guitar and vocals. The vocals are more like a rap which adds something different to the song. During the outro there are choir backing vocals and the song ends quickly with a single lead vocal. I released this song in the summer and it has around 1300 streams on spotify. It also got played on BBC Sussex as BBC introducing’s track of the day last year. It’s my most successful song that I have released so far as it is quite catchy. I do however need to think more about promoting my music as this is an area that I need to improve on.
Lyrics:
When I saw you cry, well I couldn’t help myself I had to ask you why and you said, It’s all because of some guy, well, he don’t deserve you so come with me instead. And months down the line, and I never thought I’d feel this way the way you make me feel. Your’e one of a kind, and if I ever lost you, I wouldn’t know what to do, without you, I’m telling you that this is real, the way way I think, the way I feel wo-oah. And I don’t know why, but the first time I saw you I fell for those eyes and you know, that I cannot lie, when I first looked into them didn’t have to think twice and you know, deep in your mind, that you and I together only ever feels right because your, one of a kind, and If I ever lost you, I wouldn’t know what to do, without you, Im telling you that this is real, the way I think, the way I feel wo-oah, when you’re not home and I’m alone I don’t know what to say because no one else ever comes close to making me feel this way and theree is, something about you that sets you apart, and I’ve been looking for the one and know I’ve found you at last cos I know, that you-ooh emit beautiful rays of light and, you mo-ove in mysterious ways and I can’t, lose you or get you out of my mind, there’s only one thing you’ll find and thats. you’re one of a kind, so glad you’re mine, you’re one of a kind, so glad you’re mine, you’re one of a kind, so glad you’re mine, you’re one of a kind… You’re one of a kind.
Come on to Me
This is a song that I wrote towards the end of 2018. It starts with an acoustic guitar and vocals and then goes into a full band song half way through. I recorded the song in my bedroom and had it mixed and mastered by a tech called Alexis. I used a rode condensor microphone on my vocals and on my guitar cabinet. I released it on spotify and all other platforms and it currently has over 1000 streams. The structure of the song is verse, pre chorus, chorus, verse, pre chorus, chorus, solo outro. When the drums, bass and electric guitars come in it creates a sense of surprise as it is not really expected. I decided to use electric guitars unlike previously. The drums are sampled as I do not play drums myself. I decided to use a full band setup as my strengths are electric guitar playing and there is only a certain amount you can do with just an acoustic guitar and vocals. It is definitely something I am going to continue with in future songs.
Lyrics:
why can’t you see, or believe, how much that you mean to me, let me take, you home, with me, how can this be real, the way I feel, with you life is just a thrill, let me take you home, with me. now I’m falling free falling, its half three in the morning and you won’t, come on, to me. and I don’t know why, but I can’t sleep, without you, without you by my side, it just doesn’t feel right, as I look into the night, and stare until the morning, and I can’t sleep tonight, without you by my side. I know you’re afraid as we lay, beside each other every day, but you know, i’ll always care for you, and the days, where we’d play, on each others mind we feel the same but you know, I’ll always be there too. and I’m falling free falling its half three in the morning, and you won’t, come on, to me. and I don’t know why, but I can’t sleep, without you, without you by my side, it just doesn’t feel right, as I look into the night, and stare until the morning, and I can’t sleep tonight, without you by my side. why can’t you see, or believe, how much that you mean to me, but you won’t, come on, to me.
Stay for the Night
All of the above songs are currently available to stream on spotify:
This is the song that I am most excited for. It is a pop/rock song which is very upbeat and has a very catchy chorus. I wrote it after taking a break from writing for a little while. I used EZdrummer software to write the drums for the track. Using this software has made it so much easier to make great sounding drum tracks. I used a shure Sm57 to mic up the marshall half stack in my room and used a rode condesor microphone for recording my vocals. For bass guitar I just went straight into my interface and used a plugin which is a copy of the Sans amp. This is the first song that I mixed myself without paying an engineer to do it for me. Me and my friend Harry mixed this track and I have learnt a lot from it. I use Logic pro X to record my tracks and through recording this song I have learnt about many recording techniques such as parallell compression, side chaining, and a variety of others. I also learnt that by creating a separate lead vocal track and adding slight distortion you can make the lead vocal sound more gritty which is great for making them cut through the mix in a more upbeat rock song. I re recorded the vocals twice because I really want this song to be the best it can be. It is set to be released towards the end of June.
Lyrics:
and now I’m here again, not sure how I’ll ever fell, but I still go everyday, because I want you now, and I’m not lying, when I say I want you so, sick of relying, I’ll guess that ill never know, who to confide in, but I know you just want everything now. and a thousand miles away, what are you thinking I’m begging you to stay, today. cos I need you to come on in and turn off the lights , I can’t see why you only ever say that you might, you know me, I only ever say what is right, so don’t leave, and come on in and stay for the night. I saw you here today, still can’t believe its real, that you would come my way, and into my life somehow, and I’m not lying, when I say I want you now, sick of relying, I guess I’ll never know how, to confide in, but I know you just want everything now. and a thousand miles away, what are you thinking I’m begging you to stay, today. cos I need you to come on in and turn off the lights , I can’t see why you only ever say that you might, you know me, I only ever say what is right, so don’t leave, and come on in and stay for the night. and a thousand miles away, what are you thinking I’m begging you to stay, today. cos I need you to come on in and turn off the lights , I can’t see why you only ever say that you might, you know me, I only ever say what is right, so don’t leave, and come on in and stay for the night. cos I need you to come on in and turn off the lights , I can’t see why you only ever say that you might, you know m, I only ever say what is right, so don’t leave, and come on in and stay for the night.
Let me know your name
This is a song that was written around a year ago. It is currently in the process of being recorded and is the first song on my EP which is hopefully being released in July. It follows the same style as “stay for the night: as it is very much pop-rock. I mixed the two styles taking the catchy melodies and chorus from the pop genre and the heaviness of the guitars and the guitar solo’s from the rock genre. the structure is intro, verse, pre chorus, chorus, verse, pre chorus, chorus, bridge, slow chorus, build up, guitar solo, chorus, outro. It is very guitar driven song and currently the drums, bass and most of the rhythm guitars have been tracked. I did do an acoustic version in a live lounge I did at the start of the first term.
Lyrics:
and I’m feeling like I’m coming down, when you’re around, this I found recently. and you know two is good but three is a crowd, so come on, leave him and come with me. cos you’re more, than good enough for me, and I’m finding it hard, to breathe, recently. I came to you and asked your name, hoping that you would feel the same, and I don’t know, I don’t know now, just let me know your name. and I’m feeling like I’m coming up, you’re coming around and I’m never bound to give you up, and your voice is the most beautiful sound, that is around, you say my name and I’m proud too have your love. cos you’re more, than good enough for me, and I’m finding it hard, to breathe, recently. I came to you and asked your name, hoping that you would feel the same, and I don’t know, I don’t know now, just let me know your name, you are my fortune, are my fame, I see you driving me insane, I don’t know, I don’t know now, let me know your name. and when you’re not around I do anything to pass the time, cos I won’t stop oh no no, not until you’re mine, and all I’m hoping is that, part of you feels the same, but for now first things first just, let me know your name. and I came to you and asked your name, hoping that you would feel the same, I don’t know, I don’t know now. just let me know your name, you’re driving me insane, let me know your name. came to you and asked your name, hoping that you would feel the same, and I don’t know, I don’t know now, just let me know your name, you are my fortune, are my fame, I see you driving me insane, I don’t know, I don’t know now, let me know your name. let me know your name, let me know your name, oh no, oh no… let me know your name.
Lost in Paradise
This is probably my most indie song when it comes to guitar delay, reverbs and other effects. It is also my longest song due to long chorus’s and a long build up near the end of the song. It is set to be released as the second song on my EP. During the outro, everything fades out as the sound of waves on the beach come in. This then leads straight into “wave after wave” and the waves continue throughout the first verse and chorus of that song. “lost in paradise” is very inspired by bands like cassia who have a very distinct sound which almost sounds kind of Caribbean. I have recorded a version of it however I am not one hundred percent happy with it and am going to re record it very soon.
Lyrics:
and now I feel like I can fly, as I look down at the waves, it makes me feel alive, got not much else to say, from the minute I arrived, knew this would be where I ‘d spend my days, I cannot look away I’ve tried, because were lost in paradise. we can spend all our days around here, woah, listen to the sound of the waves and drown here, woah, don’t have to worry about whats real, you just have to close your eyes and feel, we can spend all our days around here woah. and the waves make you feel fine, they’re the prettiest you’ve ever saw, and the feelings all just right, as they wash up on the shore, as we lead into the night, you cannot leave cos you want more, you cannot look away you’ve tried, because were lost in paradise. we can spend all our days around here, woah, listen to the sound of the waves and drown here, woah, don’t have to worry about whats real, you just have to close your eyes and feel, we can spend all our days around here woah. were lost in paradise, were lost in paradise, were lost in paradise, were lost in paradise, were lost in paradise. we can spend all our days around here, woah, listen to the sound of the waves and drown here, woah, don’t have to worry about whats real, you just have to close your eyes and feel, we can spend all our days around here woah. we can spend all our days around here, woah, listen to the sound of the waves and drown here, woah, don’t have to worry about whats real, you just have to close your eyes and feel, we can spend all our days around here woah.
Wave after wave
This song was actually mostly written on the beach, which explains the title. It was originally played in my old band but as it is my song it will feature on my EP. It starts off with just an acoustic guitar and vocals. After the first chorus, the whole band comes in with a small guitar solo into the second verse. The structure is intro, verse, chorus, verse, chorus, solo, chorus, outro. It is my slowest song and is a very relaxed chill song that still managed to keep its guitar driven effect, however this time, its by adding reverbs and chorus effects instead of an overdriven tone. The ending has a slight raise of volume and a sudden end at the peak of the volume rise. I took this idea from the ending of the song “the riverboat song” by ocean colour scene.
Lyrics:
I want to go, out to sea, miles away, the oceans blue, is my relief, not to waste, the current rips me away, away from this place, away from this place, I want to disappear into, the deep blue waves. I watch them over and over, wave after wave, wave after wave, the deep blue sea grows bolder, wave after wave, wave after wave. some things you make the most of, but some you might say, you lead away, the tide is coming closer, you wash away, wash away, leave what you had behind you, this is no, normal day, the time has come to run now, run away, into the fray. I watch them over and over, wave after wave, wave after wave, the deep blue sea grows bolder, wave after wave, wave after wave. I watch them over and over, wave after wave, wave after wave, the deep blue sea grows bolder, wave after wave, wave after wave. wave after wave, after wave… ohh-ohh
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