What are you listening to?

Mr. Premise said:
Didn't know Gerry Rafferty was a Gurdjieff fan. He had one big huge hit in the late 70s.

Was just listening to some of his stuff on youtube and had to go look up his lyrics as I started noticing 4th Way concepts in his songs...

Well I can't deny the feeling,
Yes I know, I'm in too deep
The only reason that I'm in this world,
Is to wake up from this sleep.

Now life is a hard school, when you're living a lie
Tell me who'll bring you water, when your well runs dry?
Ah but there's always tomorrow, you'll do the things that you should
You're just a sad eyed dreamer, but your intentions are good.

You got a way of leaving me no doubt
You got a way of telling me what I'm about
I couldn't take it from anyone else, yeah I really surprised myself
Cause you got a way that you do it
It's the way that you do it
The way that you do it just got to be right.

Just to quote 3 of his songs....

Gerry, you snuck some good messages out there... Thanks, man.
 
It's one of those days when ALL the lyrics seem to have Deep Meanings....

Keep This Train A-Rollin'

Sure as that old whistle's blowin'
There's a tug upon my heart
Somewhere in that misty mornin' light
There's another brand new start
Sometimes I'd love to see this end
And watch it fall apart
'cause it's still such a long road
And we're a long way from the start
You know anyone can say what's wrong
That don't make it right to me
We weren't born into this life
To walk away from everything
Once you get the blues in your stride
All you need's a song to survive
You think by now we would know that
We're gonna keep this train a-rollin'
We ain't gonna break down on this highway
We could sit here waitin', worried, wonderin'
Wishin' we were somewhere other than right here
But we're right here

Songwriters: ARIE, INDIA / HARRINGTON, ANTHONY DAVID / BURCH, BRANDEN
 
kalibex said:
"It's one of those days when ALL the lyrics seem to have Deep Meanings...."

I agree! While reading the latest C's session, I had this song and lyrics kind of playing in the back of my mind.


Took a look down a westbound road right away I made my choice
Headed out to my big two wheeler I was tired of my own voice
Took a bead on the northern plains and just rolled that power on

Twelve hours out of Mackinaw City stopped in a bar to have a brew
Met a girl and we had a few drinks and I told her what I'd decided to do
She looked out the window a long long moment then she looked into my eyes
She didn't have to say a thing I knew what she was thinkin'

Roll roll me away won't you roll me away tonight
I too am lost I feel double crossed
And I'm sick of what's wrong and what's right
We never even said a word we just walked out and got on that bike
And we rolled
And we rolled clean out of sight

We rolled across the high plains
Deep into the mountains
Felt so good to me
Finally feelin' free
Somewhere along a high road
The air began to turn cold
She said she missed her home
I headed on alone

Stood alone on a mountain top starin' out at the Great Divide
I could go east I could go west it was all up to me to decide
Just then I saw a young hawk flyin' and my soul began to rise
And pretty soon
My heart was singin'

Roll roll away I'm gonna roll me away tonight
Gotta keep rollin' gotta keep ridin' keep searchin' till I find what's right
And as the sunset faded I spoke to the faintest first starlight
And I said next time
Next time
We'll get it right
 
Well, this is the song that is stuck in my head since a few days, and for some reasons, this track makes more sense since the last C's session came out, and with the discussion that ensued. I hope you'll find some inspiration, maybe some comfort, knowing that you might not be the only one to feel that way.

_https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqGbomKR5f4

Day One - I'm doing fine

Everyone has
Their own centre to this universe
But it stops right there
And kids who try and see it all
Writing graffiti on the wall
But it stops right there
And we're all in the know
From one television show
But it stops right there
And take care of yourself
'cause it's all about ourselves
And it stops right there

I'm lost looking in a sea of faces everywhere
Now where did she go?
I need to find her quickly
To immerse my insecurity
I'm lonely amongst these people
And I need to feel love
And I need to feel part of something
Is that strange?
And why are they reluctant to talk
And why do they look alone when they walk?
I see a face but no names

But despite my confusion
I've come to the conclusion
That people
Need people
It's something I forget
But I've come to accept
That people
Need people

And I'm alright
And I'm ok
I'm surviving well
Without you
And what did you want
And what did you expect
Did you want me to still talk about you?

No, no way
I'm on my own now
And doing fine ( and doing fine )
No, no way
I'm on my own now
And doing fine ( and doing fine )

And anyone can give
Money to a good cause
But it stops right there
And anyone can sign
A petition to change the law
But it stops right there
And we can believe in socialism
Or any theorism
But it stops right there
And take care of yourself
'cause it's all about yourself
And it stops right there
But I'm not part of this
I'm not seeing what they're seeing
I'm staring at the ceiling to the world
To see what is lying
On the horizon
Maybe I'll see you again someday girl

But despite my raw deal
I still feel
That people
Need people
It's something we forget
But we must accept
That people
Need people

And I'm alright
And I'm ok
I'm surviving well without you
And what did you want
And what did you expect
Did you want me to still talk about you?
No, no way
I'm on my own now
And doing fine
No, no way
I'm on my own now
And doing fine
I'm doing fine
 
No greater power, no greater gift to lose
Then the message unspoken, the silence of the truth
Alone we hide in the shadows
But together we bring on the light
One voice is not strong enough
One heart just won't do
In this world, I don't count for much
Unless I stand for you
Oh, we are the beginning of a sound that might be heard
To the many who lie waiting
Our words break through the cold grip of silence
And they guide us through the night
One voice is not strong enough
One heart just won't do
In this world, I don't count for much
Unless I stand for you
One choice is all we got
One fact remains true
In this world, I don't count for much
Unless I stand for you
Not another minute, not another hour
We're gonna rise on up every man, woman and child
(I believe that the time has come)
Oh, I stand for you, alone we hide in the shadows
But together we bring on the light

Songwriters: CHUCK SABATINO, MICHAEL CHARLES MCDONALD
 
I'm going through this Section and listening to everything. Thank you all for sharing, I've started playing music again and love the exposure to all these song varieties. Very moving.
 
Paolo Nutini - Iron Sky [Abbey Road Live Session]


"Iron Sky"

We are proud individuals living for the city,
But the flames couldn't go much higher.
We find Gods and religions to,
To paint us with salvation.
But no one,
No nobody,
Can give you the power,

To rise over love,
And over hate,
Through this iron sky,
That's fast becoming our minds.
Over fear and into freedom.

Oh, that's life
Left dripping down the walls
Of a dream that cannot breathe
In this harsh reality
Mass confusion spoon fed to the blind
Serves now to define our cold society

From which we'll rise over love,
Over hate,
Through this iron sky,
That's fast becoming our minds.
Over fear and into freedom.

You just got to hold on!
You just got to hold on!

Ohhh ohhhh oh oh

[Sample from "The Great Dictator" (1940) movie - Charlie Chaplin:]
(To those who can hear me, I say, do not despair.
The misery that is now upon us is but the passing of greed,
The bitterness of men who fear the way of human progress.
The hate of men will pass, and dictators die,
And the power they took from the people will return to the people.
And so long as men die, liberty will never perish.
Don't give yourselves to these unnatural men -
Machine men with machine minds and machine hearts!
You are not machines, you are not cattle, you are men!
You, the people, have the power to make this life free and beautiful,
To make this life a wonderful adventure
Let us use that power!
Let us all unite!)

And we'll rise over love,
And over hate,
Through this iron sky,
That's fast becoming our minds
Over fear,
Into freedom.
Into freedom!

From which we'll rise over love,
And over hate,
Through this iron sky,
That's fast becoming our minds
Over fear,
Into freedom
Freedom

From which we'll rise over love,
And over hate,
Through this iron sky,
That's fast becoming our minds.
Over fear and into freedom.
Freedom!

Oh!
Rain on me!
Rain on me!
Rain on me!
 
Elohir said:
Thank you 987baz I love that song... I didn't know it. And the lyrics.... just so true...

you're welcome Elohir, yes he has a very powerful voice, great lyrical content and sings with passion and soul :)
 
A few tracks i've either been singing my heart out to or are on in the background when reading and the like:


Ulali Project at River People Festival 2014


Ulali - Rattle Songs


This is a grouping of rattle songs from Ulali's first album, Mahk Jchi (1996). Enjoy! I have a selection of photos running from many of the well known Chiefs to actual photos from Elk Ridge and "The Hostile Camp". Indians relaxing on Custer's Bluff and a re-enactment of Wounded Knee. Early gold miners in 1889 to Wild Bill Hickok's grave marker. If you'd like info on any of the photos used I would be happy to try to help.

BUT this is the best acapella 10 minute compilation of the singers above - but the owner restricted embedding so you have to go direct to youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc0bI7_yM-o&index=227

Sainkho Namtchylak (Naked Spirit )"To the Master Hunashtar-Ool". Female Throat Singing


Uploaded on May 17, 2011

"Sainkho is an extraordinary vocalist from the republic of Tuva. Her unique vocal techniques range from crystalline soprano to vibrant baritone and include shamanic throat/overtone singing."

Another shorter Saz/ Baglama/ Dutar/ Kopuz/ Deyiş/ Shamanism/ Alevism "3"

Uploaded on Apr 12, 2008

Dombra by Kazakh woman


Enjoy it! Semantron's voice. Footage about spirituality.
Toaca or Semantron, wooden board instrument used along or shifted with the bell to call worshipers to prayer and to announce liturgy or other religious events. Toaca still being used until today and can be found in the most of Eastern Orthodox Churches and Monasteries.

TOACA (Semantron - the wood's song from monastery)
Great mix to potter to - modern music, few vocals, range in tempo and style but all rather gentle and warming - the guy has loads of mixes out so if you like...

Nicolas Jaar Live @ Sonar Lab, Barcelona FM - 15-06-2012
Published on Feb 17, 2014

Added: this was making its way around FB and i just love them:
 

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