THE CONCEPT
Andrew makes songs based on your ideas.
And sometimes he just makes songs.
But anyway, suggest something?
News
August 10, 2011
NEW CHAPTER
It’s been a gradual transition that wasn’t always even apparent to me, but I can definitively say now that my work will be focused more on my YouTube channel than this website. (Though a redesign is on its way that will integrate the two a bit more anyway.)
Of course, all the songs here will stay up for your enjoyment – some might even be made into videos in the near future. :) I will also continue to do commissions.
Thank you all for your support and encouragement over the years. Things are getting bigger and better and I hope you’ll stay on this magic carpet ride with me forever!
TAGS: News
August 5, 2009
INTERGALACTIC SHEET MUSIC
Thanks to Rachelle for the mini-commission to get this Intergalactic piano part written out. Enjoy!
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TAGS: News
June 22, 2010
RIVER CITY
This is a Paid Song! Learn more…
I’ve been a fan of your site for over five years now. I’m an officer currently deployed to Iraq. Whenever the brigade takes casualties we were put under reduced communication, also known as River City. Not only are you reminded of the danger but you also become completely disconnected from your loved ones. I wrote this poem when we were in ‘River City’ thinking about how I just want to make it through these next few months and come home safe to my family and wonderful girlfriend.
Your sentimental pieces are amazing, and I’m a fan of songs mainly played with either acoustic guitar or piano, but wouldn’t be opposed to some drums and any other instruments that seem to fit the rhythm. Here is the poem but I won’t mind at all if you changed some of it to help the flow:
I’m in River City, I can’t talk right now.
A fallen Soldier’s wife is all alone.
The sun sets within this desert waste.
Some say ‘we reap whatever is sown.’
But what did he do? What offense did he make?
A man in the shadows decided his fate.
Now it’s too late, for him to say last goodbyes,
It’s too late.
I’m in River City, I can’t hear you right now,
While a fallen Soldier’s wife cries out.
The sun fades from this forsaken place.
Some say ‘it’s no use to scream and shout.รข
But what did he do? What offense did he make?
A man in the shadows decided his fate.
Now it’s too late, for him to say last goodbyes,
It’s too late.
I’m in River City, I can’t see you right now.
Rest and sleep ever harder to find.
The sun sinks low at a steady pace.
Some say ‘it’ll get better with time’
But what did he do? What offense did he make?
A man in the shadows decided his fate
Now it’s too late, for him to say last goodbyes,
It’s too late.
I’m in River City, but I feel you somehow,
I dream of the memories we’ll share.
The sun’s final rays move down your face.
You whisper ‘stay safe and take care’
But all I need is you, for a full life to make,
Without men in the shadows deciding our fate.
We just have to wait, till I find my way home,
We just have to wait
The only bit of musical direction I would like is if the 3rd chorus of “But what did he do?…” would be stronger and more intense than the rest, a tangible bitterness I think. Then it would soften for the last two stanzas that are about thinking of home. I could also see another quiet ‘We just have to wait…’ thrown in at the end.
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TAGS: Ballad,Fan Favorites,Pop,Rock,Songs
1st!!!!!
Good song
my favourite type
Excellent. Teared up a little. Wonderful lyrics.
Wow. I usually can’t stand the lyrics to poem-set-to-music paid songs, but this one’s really well written. Thumbs up, sirs!
Pretty.
I’ll admit, I’ve never been a fan of your serious songs, but this one is the exception. It almost brings a tear to my eye, but that’t only because it’s early in the morning. Keep up the good work, but don’t forget your awesome sense of humor!
REEEEAAAALLY good. the fact that a soldier in Iraq wrote it gave me a new sense of sympathy for the soldiers. i just thought that the soldiers were rough and tough people who had no feelings. now i know that they do.
Its interesting that though soldiers are clearly people, others tend forget it. Aside from that, if I wrote this, and endured all he has, I would surely have cried to hear it be turned into something so beautiful. not to say that it wasn’t before.
A very moving song. To the officer that wrote the poem, well done sir. And Andrew once again you have made an excellent piece of music. Keep up the awesome work mate.
I’ve just discovered the site…well written, and beautifully performed.
I had goosebumps throughout this whole song. With your voice and this amazing soldiers poetry. I’m still feeling the goosebumps and a weird feelings of happiness and sadness.
Outstanding Andrew & Officer.
A truly touching peice, outstanding work by andrew and the soldier that wrote this poem. A final thankyou to all the soldiers currently serving in the armed forces.
*snaps a salute to the men and women serving in our armed forces*
May God bless and keep you, wherever you are.
This is a truly beautiful song, and an equally beautiful poem. I will share it with the soldiers I know.
Stay strong, brother. I’m right behind you. You can finally go home, I’ll take it from here…