(old and new)

Things. Favourite things. Things that just make sense to me. Things that I can mount on shelves and smile at regularly. 

Old things. Things that barely function but still have their purpose. Things that don't belong to me but now… belong to me. Things I often use, and wear out so spectacularly. Things from across the world. Things that act their age, and those that have no age. Things that hurt but look so bloody beautiful.

New things. Things that are yet to be enjoyed. That, for the moment, function rather well. Things that constantly teach me new things. Things that… I assure you can explain. Things that I just have no idea how to explain. Nevertheless, they are still my favourite things.

At least for now, they are my favourite things.

It's just a quick song. And it's about people. Lots of people. And other things... maybe RE: The Road...

I left this intentionally bare because I wanted people to add as much as they could to it. So more vocals, more instruments, solo instrument section, anything! Stems up soon enough. 

A major - 3/4 - 190bpm

Lyrics

People on form, people on time,

People magically on top of their shit,

People changing and I know for one I'll be a son of a gun if I don't change one bit to get where I end up,

People folding, people without an apetite,

People exiting things without saving them prior,

People know I'm not one for a show but I can't help but aim a bit higher,

I was told I should prepare for the best of days and best of days I'll get,

Can I be a fighter and a runner?

I'm not one of those gambling men, but I'm my safest bet, and I quite like roulette,

People don't show, people loco,

Why'd he run from the bun 'cause he's bored of the oven,

I can't stand people raising their hand as they tell me there's no such thing as lovin', they're just being stubborn,

I was told I shouldn't mind if they hammer at my head,

That's just the order we are placed in,

What else could I do but fight my own way through instead, to make some real good bread,

Hurry there's no time for wastin',

There are doctors, there are nurses,

There are killers and coppers and warriors even now,

You can think that you're fine then you blink and you're old and you've lost all your money,

And no one is talking and reading gets harder but you know the truth still,

People are people,

You know the truth still, people are people,

You know the truth still, weak and their feeble, people are people.

Love Sel's voice. Love Metaphorest's lyrics. Love alpal's music.

"i love the process of remixes this has gone through. this sounds sweet and lovely. i still think more could be added to it for some fullness.. i can sort of hear one other instrument in my head at least. maybe strings? not sure" - featured by wirrow, 8 April

Unfortunately, can't seem to resource JulesKD's poem but here: http://www.hitrecord.org/records/227840

It's a magnificent piece of writing, and I feel I have missed out for not seeing it earlier like 3 years earlier! But I wanted it to reemerge, and I've used music to do that. The style is quite similar to my older stuff. I just loved to sing the words so naturally, and I'd love others to sing with me, the harmonies here are mere suggestions and guides. I'll have the stems up in no time. More instruments would be GREAT too. Thank you Jules for this beautiful RECord.

E major - 6/8 - 65bpm

Be cool. Wear headphones.

Hey everyone! Metaphorest and I wanted to write a song together, and so here it is!

Lyrics

Too long do I wait for the sun,

To lift me from my bed,

And yet, I know it soon will show,

And shut my eyes instead,

Too long do I wait for a sign,

To give meaning to my day,

So I sit inside and swallow my pride,

And waste the day away,

Too long have I bore such a load,

That sits upon my chest,

But the day I'm free will surely be,

Among the very best

I heard Metaphorest's achingly beautiful song, with a melody that I can hardly hum without a tear, and I thought up some vocals, and a bit of a duet.

I'll put up my set of stems in a bit, but if you want the rest, go see the resource.

Thank you Sarah for sharing the song with us all.

This is the first (mostly {ha}) falsetto song. And I'm glad it was this one. It makes me feel so many things. The wonder of finding something hidden and undiscovered. The conflict of mind and eyes. The conflict between the norm and the abnorm. The frustration and isolation of not being believed.... So this is probably about someone trying to hold onto their sanity after seeing something extraordinary and beautiful. But I think it's also about the mere beauty of seeing it.

I kept it intentionally thin in texture, because I knew there were some exceedingly good musicians/composers who could find something to do with it.

Lyrics:

Maybe I saw it,

Maybe I didn't,

Maybe my eyes are deceiving me,

What if I saw it,

What if you didn't,

I have a feeling I'm the only one who can see,

Yes, I was alone,

But you've got to believe me,

You know, if it was a lie,

Then what is this meaning,

Give me the meaning,

I...I know what I saw,

And it wasn't nothing,

You know, if it was a lie,

Then what is the meaning,

Give me the meaning,

Please, let's forget this,

I'm so exhausted,

I haven't slept since I saw it that night.

Chords:

Am-F-E-Am-Em-F-C-E/F-Am-C-G/Am-F-C(9)

A minor/C major - 3/4 - 110bpm - STEMS IN RESULTS

Here's the mp3 file.

Yeah it's only been up for about 3 hours, but I've always wanted to make a tiny tune out of one of wirrow's consistently great records, so I went for this gem!

It was entertaining singing this (the second half), because I started singing some mock voices, that just made it nice and adorable. Or undesirable.

What I would love to see is people singing and playing along to it in any way they feel. It's a very free kind of song, with so many potential things to add to it.

Db major - 4/4 - 110bpm - STEMS IN RESULTS

featured by wirrow date: 12th february 2012 ok i rarely feature remixes of my records.. but the clash of this soft sweet melody with the silly words made me laugh and warmed me at the same time. i think this would be nice with maybe a girl voice too? ok im gona check out ur records now, there better be more songs there!

This is a loop song of something I think every person on this planet has experienced (and probably some animals too). That moment when two people are trying to pass each other and keep walking into each other. Every time you correct yourself, the other person corrects him/herself as well. And so a non-contact, polite battle ensues!

This is really just a first draft idea. I'll put up the stems on request if anyone fancies messing around with different parts.

My poor condenser mic is on its last legs these days, so I apologise for the stubborn fuzzes.

Lyrics:

I move one way, you move the same way,

Stuck in an awkward parallel,

You move the other way, I do the same,

And now we're under the same old spell where...

It required a lot of deep breaths throughout (for me). But all experienced singers, piece-a-cake :)

C major - 4/4 - 173bpm - STEMS IN RESULTS

FEATURED BY: MattConley (Community Director)
DATE: 2.11.13
COMMENTS:
Really catchy contribution to the "RE: Loops" collaboration, and one that anyone could sing or play along to. The lyrics are posted in the record's description, so it's all about getting the timing right and uploading your audio stems so remixers can put them all together.

Hello Sarah!

I know there's no official need to give you a gift, but I wrote this song with your voice in mind. So the gift is really a request/"challenge". To sing it instead of me (it's a bit high for me :D )

You obviously don't have an obligation to undertake the task. But I'm sure it will sound 10 times as good with your voice.

So enjoy it, and play around with it. The stems are in the results section. So just scrap my voice and go for it. Any questions, comment!

And Merry Christmas Metaphorest!

Lyrics:

When I know that I've had enough, And my shoes are slipping off, It's a day I could never seem to get quite right, And I know I saw it coming, I know I saw it coming,

I never have fun on New Years, I never have fun on New Years, I never have any fun on New Years, It'll only get worse when you appear,

Forget the city forget the lights, Forget the boys in navy tights, Forget the love I loved and lost, I know its unbecoming, And I know you're never coming, I never have fun on New Years, I never have fun on New Years, I never have any fun on New Years, It'll only get worse when you appear. 

Hello there! This rather short idea of music is inspired by JenniferChittenden's RECord "Collecting Stars", which is intensely beautiful. I really enjoyed playing musically with the art, and I love the concept she includes. The STEMS will be provided in the RESULTS section, if anyone wants to journey further with the idea. Then, if we get some animators to do their magic on the visual side, we can produce a wonderful new collaboration!

Okay enjoy now.

JoeRud

Hello folks,

In finding this specific musical riff, I envisiged what I believe foxes are up to when they're not scurrying away from supposedly hearty human beings.

Despite the wet darkness and the slightly unwelcome feeling of the gardens, the fox cub catches a glimpse of the feather, drifting steadily a mere few inches above his reach. But a healthy leap will be all that's needed.

He jumps.

It was enough, and for a moment, the cub felt an incomparable softness, and with the softness, an equally strong desire. The feather wildly scattered itself lower, towards the mesmerised fox's face, until landing between his eyes. He closed them and the feeling intensified, but, within seconds, vanished as the feather was once again riding the night's gust. The fox began to sprint across the garden in search for the feather and the feeling. It was dark, but his eyes were fast and sharp, he spots the feather cutting through the dim light of a window lamp. But the cub's hopeful eyes were lost when rain fell fast and an early morning light chased the feather past the trees and into the day.

FEATURED BY: ACB
DATE: 7.9.12
COMMENTS:

Great piece by joerud! Could be a good one to use as a soundtrack to a visual piece or remixed to expand on the story.

Would love to see this one go further!