Deaths and Paupers.

Hi Old Doll, your lyrics would be nice done like Chris DeBurgh's "Spanish Train" with the same or close chord structure. I tried it a couple times and sounds real cool. I like your words.

Badeye..

   PS: Russels idea is pretty cool too.

As you know I am always game for anything so I have recorded the poem and sent it to Helena although the final voice over will have to be recorded over the music as it will be impossible to get the timing right otherwise.

On saying that, I record regularly and I am quite happy to let someone else do it. My feeling is that someone with a deeper voice than mine would be more suitable for this.

So if Helena wants to record it this way, why not send your spoken recording to her so she can decide whose voice fits the bill.

Roger

Russ/Roger
I'm thinking of making the music secondary to the spoken word a backing of sorts almost devoid of a regular chord progression which I hope will eliminate the problem of timing. I think I will be able to work around differences in tempo and length adding frills etc when required.
This is an experiment so anything can happen
and of course would have to meet with Lena's approval.

Russ an mp3 of the words would be great.
Thanks.

Ark

Whoo Hoo,

To think i posted this for fun. "Well death can be to serious!    I do love cemeteries, reading all thats written on there.   I have been to many over the last few years. I heard a woman say once years ago " I wonder where they bury all the B#####ds!!
I did ask my Mam about this ? My Mam said " She { This woman}  had a very abusive Husband !! so that might explain her remark.

But i have noticed this change in them. { Cemetaries .. My own Dad was embalmed and is buried in a tomb rather then earth,

Long long story.

Now Badeye, i love Chris Deburg. I used to sing "Country Churchyard" at weddings. So im eager to hear your take on it.

Arkady! Thank You" you know  already i love your music   {Rope them all in

I have already heard Roger Narrating this piece. Lovely idea also. So strange to hear  his voice. I look forward to hearing more.

And now kap. Brill. i cannot wait for all this work. Spoiled i am.

No pressure now lads in your own time.

Jeez i think ill have a wee Bacardi to celebrate! Anyone one for a drink ?

Slainte to all.

Old Doll.

Hello All,

  I received this cryptic summons from Lord Russell earlier.... so I had to come and take a look!

  Lets see, Radio, Television, Poetry?  Sure why not!  It's a narration thing isn't it?  Can I use my own voice, or did you really want Boris Karloff? 

  Thanks Russ!
  Doug

And Helena, I'll try not to disappoint this time....

Hi

Sorry I'm only getting back to you now!. Id like to thank you all so much for all the  time you have given so generously. I love the music Ark had added. Whooooooooooooo, it really suits the piece.

All of the narrations are excellent.

Doug! i apologise to you"  as i havent a email address for you but Arkady
did sent me your message. Thank You" also for taking the time.
May i ask you Doug ! " When you recorded this line,

From the paupers resting weeds I hear the Wee "Tee Hees"

Did you change "Tee Hees" as i cant quite make out whats recorded
Sir. Maybe you can enlighten me ?.

Kap 54!! Where are youoooooooooooooooo : lol:

Badeye! have your petals wilted ?

A gracious Thank You" to all. I shall have it all sorted soon.

Angels round all your Doors.

Ark !!! Are you taking the Mick ??    It brought it all to life ???

God i nearly busted meself laughing at that one!

Old Doll.

IT'S QUIET AND VERY STRANGE,
IN THIS EERIE RESTING PLACE
WHILE YOUR HISTORY STILL PREVAILS
SPEAK TO YOUR LOVED ONES
THAT ABIDE NOW WITH GOD
WHILE HIS SERENITY CALMS AND SOOTHES
AND EQUALITY FINALLY RULES.

Phill Williams added this last verse,  { Great as always phill }

{My question was ! What kind of music would chordians put to these lyrics ?   .}

Well the  was soon wiped off my face! when so many took an interest in this piece! and offered to work on it to bring it to fruition

So now tonight i have a link here to allow all chordians see and hear just what can be achieved here on chordie.

To each and everyone here who took the time to contribute, May all your lives be filled with Blessings.

My gracious "Thank YOU" as always. everyone did a splendid job.

Old Doll

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHOSV_93wsk

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Why Blend in with the Crowd ? When you were made to stand out !

That's fantastic.

So, please don't throw any rocks, but when I read that in my head, the voice soon turned into Eminem rapping it.  It really does work in an urban context!   It's got that whole class warfare thing happening in it.  Rich vs poor, everyone dies.

Awesome bit or workmanship, regardless, Doll.

Lena, Kenny, Phill and Russ
Its great to have been part of this project that has turned out so well.
Lena's poem has provided musical insparartion to both kenny and I and has been very interesting to do..:)
Kenny has written and played a lovely moving piece of music and it was a pleasure to mix.
Phill's narration is excellent, measured and well suited to the overall feel of piece.
and Russ has put together a poignant slideshow which ties it all together.
All in all most pleasing..
Ark

Helena, your words, as usual, are thought provoking and well crafted. Kenny, your music is great, the bagpipes and bell toll were an inspiration to compliment and enhance Helena's words. Phill your spoken voice is perfectly modulated and it's timbre fits the piece perfectly. Ark the mixing is spot on and Russ your slide show adds the finishing touch to this wonderful recording.

Well done to all of you.

Roger

Well, that would require me to rap, and of the few guarantees I can make in life, that you don't want to hear that is one of them

If you listen to a lot of hiphop, you can probably put it together in your head.   Run through they lyrics rapidly, with emphasis on the words on the down beat.  Don't pause between phrases.  And make sure you have the Eminiem channel on in your head.  It really does work, for me anyway.