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Title: Avalon - Sharpola / Casia
Post by: Sharpola on March 14, 2010, 09:16:05 PM

Lyrics: Casia / Michael Turner
Music: Sharpola
Backing Vocals: Tall Paul

AVALON
 
(V1)
The road ahead of me is all too long
If I only knew what was going on
The crystal ball of life tells me I've drowned
I try to run but I'm broken down
 
In the mirror I see I'm fading away
The feeling's slipping but I wanna stay
I try to fight but my strength is gone
I'm weak and weary and I can't go on
I can't go on

(Chorus)
Avalon, Avalon
Lest we forget
A place where men
Swim in regret
Avalon, Avalon
Is where I belong
Where souls are strong
Avalon ... Avalon

(V2)
If I could tell you what went wrong
My feet would climb to the highest of ground
And the flood that is rising on my sea
Would be overcome if you'd rescue me
Rescue Me

When each day's a battle raging on
I dream of final days in Avalon
I see my life, all the things I've done
Remembered when our two hearts
Two hearts were one .. two hears were one

(Chorus)
Avalon, Avalon
Lest we forget
A place where men
Swim in regret
Avalon, Avalon
Is where I belong
Where souls are strong
Avalon ... Avalon   
 
(Bridge)
Take this pain and heartbreak away
Reset the kindle for another day
And I will wander this feeling away
Into Avalon where I belong
Avalon

(V3)
With friends around me, extending their hands
Why do they slip away like hourglass sands
Oh, this sickness that I never planned
I'd set it free but the flames have been fanned
Have been fanned....have been fanned

(Chorus x2)
Avalon, Avalon
Lest we forget
A place where men
Swim in regret
Avalon, Avalon
Is where I belong
Where souls are strong
Avalon ... Avalon

Title: Re: Avalon - Sharpola / Casia
Post by: Sharpola on March 14, 2010, 09:18:28 PM

Casia I hope your collab friend is ok, and these lyrics are just a story


Ray

Title: Re: Avalon - Sharpola / Casia
Post by: Studioplayer on March 15, 2010, 11:53:38 AM

Very nice Ray. Are the pipes in the beginning supposed to be that low in volume? I thought you had some dead space so I turned it up and then heard the pipes only to almost kill my speakers when the bass drum came in since I cranked it soo high.  ;D 

Like the simple drums on this. Moody  :)

Dave

Title: Re: Avalon - Sharpola / Casia
Post by: stoman on March 15, 2010, 03:13:13 PM

Wow, another great song.

I agree, the intro pipes are way too low IMO ... I did not even notice them at all before you mentioned it. I just thought there was a long introductory silence ... ;)

But other than that: Perfect job!

Regards,
  Steffen

Title: Re: Avalon - Sharpola / Casia
Post by: TallPaul on March 15, 2010, 10:14:07 PM

I enjoyed helping out, Ray! I think the simplicity of the arrangement and the way it builds is perfect for the song.

Title: Re: Avalon - Sharpola / Casia
Post by: Casia - lyricist on March 16, 2010, 06:18:27 AM

LOL Dave hahah!  I hope you didn't have your headphones on  :).

Ray, can you make that "little" adjustment.  For some reason the bagpipes are low in this version, I can't hear it either...

Beautiful though, I'm going to load it up on IMW and share it with Mike once that change is made.

Casia x

Title: Re: Avalon - Sharpola / Casia
Post by: Eddie on March 16, 2010, 08:22:54 PM

You're still an inspiration Ray - I'm a fan.

 :)

Wonderful writing, Casia and Michael.

By the way: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avalon

The song took me here, to the island of Avalon... perfect - perfect - perfect.

Arthur would be proud, brave knights.

(http://herokids.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/excalibur.jpg)

Title: Re: Avalon - Sharpola / Casia
Post by: PVD on March 16, 2010, 09:51:16 PM

All:

Beautiful, great listen, Ray your singing made me believe it.

Paul

Title: Re: Avalon - Sharpola / Casia
Post by: Stoney on March 18, 2010, 02:41:28 PM

Beautiful work guys...I love the pipes and the deep bass thud..a great atmosphere

Very nice

Ian :)

Title: Re: Avalon - Sharpola / Casia
Post by: Sharpola on March 20, 2010, 03:35:39 PM

reposted sans bagpipes

Ray

Title: Re: Avalon - Sharpola / Casia
Post by: Casia - lyricist on March 20, 2010, 04:56:28 PM

Thanks Ray .... beautiful.  I will now share this with Mike.  I'll let you know what he thinks  :)

Title: Re: Avalon - Sharpola / Casia
Post by: mickbrit55 on March 21, 2010, 09:18:50 AM

Beautiful! Everything about this song seems right. 2 thumbs up guys :)

Title: Re: Avalon - Sharpola / Casia
Post by: Casia - lyricist on March 26, 2010, 06:54:19 AM

Thank you, glad you enjoyed.  This song is No. 13 on the IMW music charts this morning. 

Title: Re: Avalon - Sharpola / Casia
Post by: Eddie on October 22, 2011, 09:21:57 PM

Still the best song on MC.

Brilliant.

Title: Re: Avalon - Sharpola / Casia
Post by: Paulo on October 23, 2011, 08:01:02 AM

Beautifull indeed.

Title: Re: Avalon - Sharpola / Casia
Post by: Casia - lyricist on October 23, 2011, 08:39:37 AM

Oh, digging up old songs  :).  Ray outdid himself with this one for sure ... he's amazing.

I wonder if he'll ever come back !!

Title: Re: Avalon - Sharpola / Casia
Post by: Studioplayer on October 24, 2011, 03:45:40 PM

Yeah. Ray's stuff is always soooo good. This is so moody. Well done!!  8)

Title: Re: Avalon - Sharpola / Casia
Post by: Eddie on October 26, 2011, 08:42:29 PM

Ray is gone?

Sorry, I haven't dropped by in a while myself because of work demands.

Title: Re: Avalon - Sharpola / Casia
Post by: Billy on October 29, 2011, 06:51:25 AM

I agree. Ray's songs are some of the best I've heard here. I think his son has a rock band so the talent runs in the family.

Title: Re: Avalon - Sharpola / Casia
Post by: Thunder on October 29, 2011, 03:36:01 PM

Ray Who  ;D

Title: Re: Avalon - Sharpola / Casia
Post by: musobass on October 31, 2011, 08:19:30 PM

Real real nice work! Enjoyed the listen very much 8) 8). Great textures, wonderful lyrics...

Title: Re: Avalon - Sharpola / Casia
Post by: Sharpola on November 04, 2011, 12:31:47 AM

Sorry guys... I'm down to 2 bands now, I couldn't do 3 anymore
but I picked up a girlfriend so my time is still stretched to the limit :)

I'll be back soon

miss you guys

Title: Re: Avalon - Sharpola / Casia
Post by: Casia - lyricist on November 04, 2011, 01:27:02 PM

A girlfriend - damn - there will be no time Ray  ;D ;D.  Does she sing and play?

Title: Re: Avalon - Sharpola / Casia
Post by: Studioplayer on November 04, 2011, 03:49:32 PM

2 Bands & Girlfriend. There's a song in that!  ;D

Title: Re: Avalon - Sharpola / Casia
Post by: docmidnite on November 20, 2011, 08:47:23 AM

Great song but hey WHAT A VOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
With this voice it should be 2 girlfriends and one band ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Avalon - Sharpola / Casia
Post by: Thunder on November 20, 2011, 12:37:05 PM

Ray who  ;D

Title: Re: Avalon - Sharpola / Casia
Post by: Eddie on February 04, 2017, 02:36:06 PM

Bump this one up...about to put it on the 5000w P.A. in the studio.

 ;D