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HBD 08 Icarus Tendencies
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A philosophical acoustic number that gave me a chance to get my BaWu out...
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Singer-songwriter, arranger and producer: acoustic contemporary folk but ranging into rock/blues/country/jazz/humour...all very eclectic, I'm afraid!
Martin Stirrup Singer/songwriter An old folkie who got back into it... These days I sing and play guitar(s) and other stringed instruments, then score and orchestrate where appropriate. My taste becomes increasingly eclectic ranging from finger-picked folk through country to soft rock mixed in with a few more alternative and eccentric numbers, including the odd novelty foxtrot...
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Genre
Acoustic • Acoustic Folk
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Peak #80
Peak in subgenre #9
Author
Martin Stirrup
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Martin Stirrup
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May 11, 2019
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MP3 6.6 MB • 256 kbps • 3:36
Story behind the song
The words were written in Uttarakhand at the fabulous Misty Mountains retreat. They all got a bit philosophical… It must be the clear mountain air…
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HBD 08 Icarus tendenciesUK Sometimes I wish I had the bottle to press hard down on the throttle And soar off up into the sky But my rich imagination sets me off on peroration ‘Bout the good things I could lose should I try But what Icarus amongst us doesn't hanker for a youngsters' Feeling that there's nothing to lose Though you're comfortable and settled You're still sometimes feeling rattled And fearful of the old stagnation blues It's a strange thought to ponder When anything that's taken to its logical extreme becomes absurd It's a fine line to wander Keep things fresh but don't go crazy thinking novelty's the most important word Keeping straight by intuition Is a mantra and a mission That can lead you through life's strange chaotic maze Don't become reclusive Or relentlessly effusive Just show a little wisdom in your ways It's a strange thought to ponder That only when you've nothing can you really hope to be completely free It's a fine line to wander To be yourself yet part of some supportive family There'll be indecision For there is no precision Everything's a judgement or a call Don't expect perfection As it just leads to dejection A rueful smile can get you through it all. It's a fine line, Walk that fine lineAnd with luck you won't fail |C |G |F |C | |C |G |F |C | |Em B7 |Em D7|Em D|C | |Em B7 |Em D7|A7 |D | |Em D |C |G D |G C |B7 | |Em D |C |G D |G C |B7 | |Em D |G Am|G D |Em | |C |G |Em |D7 | |Cmaj7 |D | Cmaj7 |D | |G B7 |Em | ?
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