"Real Life" demo recording 2002
Dear Reader
I came across two songs written in late 2002. They have my demo vocal on them so I'm a bit embarrassed to post the audio - however lyrics are another matter. It is worth also noting the complexity and density of the arrangement.
This one is called "Real Life". It was written at a time that I was trying to build a freelance music business with bugger all business skills. I have always been completely hopeless at selling, myself or anything else, so I sent out all the demos and waited, while the rented studio space ate into our savings. Not good.
I did really enjoy being alone to create music, and I did quite a lot of that. Not much of the results have been heard by anyone. The lyrics do indicate the other side of feelings at this time - a consciousness of being "other" perhaps? I should point out that the lyrics are actually addressed to my wife. I did not want to write a "hey you make me feel good" song, it's a thank you in it's own oblique way although I have never actually considered playing it to her.
can you tell me is this real life
or is it just an effect?
Is there another version to download,
a plugin to install
can I find it on the net?
Tell me is this real life
or just another room?
Am I just a shadow on a screen,
or something in between,
am I all alone?
can you tell me is this real life,
or is it just an effect
is there another version to download,
a plugin to install,
can I find it on the net?
tell me what it feels like
to hold another hand,
to make a warm connection
with one who understands,
who can bring me back to
real life
can you tell me is this real life
or is it just a mirage?
is there another story to unfold,
a vision to behold
other words untold?
show me what it feels like
to hold another hand
to make a warm connection
with one who understands
who can bring me back to
real life
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