Reflections (By Alyssa Womack)
A collaboration with the wonderful Alyssa Womack (QuoththeLlama over on the Muse forum). She wrote the most beautiful song about grief in the wake of her mothers death and very kindly allowed me to 'flesh it out' with her assistance. Alyssa is on vocals and acoustic guitar and wrote the song and lyrics - I arranged it and played everything else.
https://on.soundcloud.com/Sbq35
Reflections
I've been feeling like the mums you hung
On our old front porch
Like my roots dried out, and I'll grow no more
And I will never be quite like I was before
With all my sun dried petals drifting to the floor
Oh, I...
I have never looked so much like you
And looking in the mirror
Has never been so hard to do
I see you in my eyes, in my nose, in my smile
I see you and it steals my breath for a while
Well you can haunt every freckle
On this second-hand face
But what I've lost, reflections can't replace
I've been losing time and sleep
Thinking about your soul
How you won't come back, and you won't get old
Yeah, when you died something in me froze
But the birds still sing, and the grass still grows
Oh, I...
I have never felt a cut so deep
But I look in the mirror
And it's almost like you're here with me
I see you in my eyes, in my nose, in my smile
I see you and it steals my breath for a while
Well, you can haunt every freckle
On this second-hand face
But what I've lost, reflections can't replace
Now all we could have had is torn asunder
And I am here alone, afraid, and left to wonder
As my racing heartbeats crash like thunder
And it drags me under
And it drags me under
I see you in my eyes, in my nose, in my smile
I see you and it steals my breath for a while
Well, you can haunt every freckle
On this second-hand face
But what I've lost, reflections can't replace
I see you in my eyes, in my nose, in my smile
I see you and it steals my breath for a while
Well, you can haunt every freckle
On this second-hand face
But what I've lost, reflections can't replace
Comments
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What a beautiful song. Every word cuts deep. It's so real and vulnerable and honest.
And I think you've added to it considerably with the backing instrumentation.
Thanks for sharing this one.
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A really nice track, CCB. I agree with all of Owen's laudatory comments. The song has heartfelt vocals, emotional lyrics, and a very good production. The song itself is well crafted and constructed. I enjoyed listening! Nice work to both of you!
If she'd ever consider it, I think Alyssa could perform a great slowed-down cover of "Seven Year Ache" by Rosanne Cash. Her nice style brought that oldie to mind, but in a dialed-back, melancholy way that would work well with a song like that. Anyway, I hope we can hear more from you both! 😀
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Little long on radio time , But what I hear is well written . Very heartfelt song , some great lines
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@CorkingCrackBand Akyssa
The naturalness in the voice mixed with feelings that we have all felt has moved me, it is a beautiful song as well as the lyrics, so good, , and the simple arrangement, the guitar and the violin, have taken me to a meadow, next to a cemetery that looks out over a valley!
Beautiful job chicos
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Obviously a very personal song. An absolutely wonderful vocal that's captures the emotion really well. A really nice arrangement too. The end is a bit abrupt for me but otherwise this is beautiful.😀
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Hi all,
Thanks for your feedback. I'll be sure to pass it on to my collaborator. Alyssa is one of those special people who imbues their words with truth and beauty. I make gags about body parts.
CCB
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Wow, the lyrics are so evocative, and the vocals beautifully done. This has a very personal feel, but it is easy to relate with too. I was tearing up as I listened. The music is a lovely compliment. A top-notch collaboration. Thanks for sharing!
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Beautiful lyric which really moved me, as did the melody and powerful vocals, and the swelling musical arrangement behind the chorus enhanced that emotional punch really well.
I felt the guitar after the bridge was a little busy. Also, the song is a little long. I wonder if it would be more effective either to stop after the first two lines of the last, quieter chorus or alternatively skip them and and go straight to...
Well, you can haunt every freckle
On this second-hand face
But what I've lost, reflections can't replace
Loved this!
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Hi @Andrea
I completely agree on the lyrics, Alyssa has a way of creating truth that feels universal and as old as time, yet also fresh and insightful. We worked hard to get the vocals where they are so it's great to see her wonderful voice being appreciated.
Hi @OnlyGavin
Thanks for the feedback,
As always, thanks for listening and commenting.
CCB
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if you made it radio time , it might stand a chance on a pitch with them
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if you can stand the heat of 100s of no's , Who knows
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Hi @ElvisNash
Thanks for the suggestion. I passed the thought onto Alyssa. I think we're more "in it for the fun" but who knows? A couple of edits and a spot of tidying up... it's certainly conceivable. 👍️
Cheers
Lee
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Hey there Crackin'..........................she certainly has a voice. The kind that grabs and pulls the attention from whatever we are doing.
This is a great collab...............pass on the congrats!!
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Who knows . might be worth pursing
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They're just writers like Ya'll really piching these songs
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Hi @IronKnee - thanks, will do. 👍️ I've never had a song I worked on have a good vocal before - nay, great vocal.
Cheers for the encouragement @ElvisNash - I'll let you know when we're played at 4am on local radio is Helsinki. Champagne on standby. 🤞
CCB
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Ha Ha ok I'll stay up and cheer
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