Heartspace (Daystar Rises)
Alternative Power Pop song celebrating another day by dancing through bright doors of life.
Song-Mapper. Sound Designer.
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Story behind the song
There is a lot of history to this song.
"Heartspace" was the first music I ever wrote about 20 years ago. I was
just learning guitar and using basic chord progressions. I didn't
think anything would become of my "plunking". Little did I know, that
creative musical thoughts could evolve with the help of today's technology.
This song was originally called "Daystar". The original words to "Daystar" were more like a poem. Still like the words, they just don't work as a song.
A friend coined the term "Heartspace" during an introspective
conversation. I loved the phrase and wrote it down in my lyric book so I wouldn't forget.
While recording "Daystar", I took a soft mallet to the E-string on a 12 string Gibson 335 and gently tapped out a bottom rhythm. I decided to use this original track for "Heartspace" and thought it was a different touch than using a bassline.
The agogo is from the original "Daystar" Working Track too. I thought the sharp attack helped cinch the upbeat feel of "Heartspace" and added a mystical
quality to the mood.
When I was recording the working track of "Daystar", on New Years Eve
2002, it started to thunder and rain. I stopped what I was doing and
just recorded the natural sounds of the beginning of the New Year. I
wanted to use the track in the "Heartspace" version, but decided it
didn't fit the mood of the song. Besides, it sounded like frying bacon.
That's the brief story. There's more...but, it's time for this little
bird to fly. Enjoy!
Lyrics
HEARTSPACE (Daystar Rises)
created 10-17-06
Music & Lyrics by Sandra D. McCarthy (ASCAP)
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v1
Daystar rises above our earthly paradise,
Over the pink blanket of sky.
Leaving behind a cloudy yesterday.
Chasing dust of the moon,
There's a red balloon.
v2
Daystar is here. Bliss fills my soul and wide clear eyes.
The sun brings hope, thoughts warm and wise.
Lightbeams guiding a pathway through the storm.
Restore my heart anew,
Take roads that are true.
Climb
Celebrate!
Chorus
Celebrate another day.
Happiness will come my way.
Dancing through bright doors of life,
I can hear sweet music play.
Smiles will fill my HEARTSPACE.
v3
Daystar gliding below the misty purple sky.
Cathedral of stars arise.
Gentle breezes lull me to close my eyes.
Day's done and sleep comes soon,
Back in my own room.
Climb
Celebrate!
Chorus
Celebrate another day.
Happiness will come my way.
Dancing through bright doors of life,
I can hear sweet music play.
Smiles will fill my HEARTSPACE.
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Very nice tune with something hypnotic! It is already included in our stations! Z&A