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Island Of Desire
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Music - Bob Forbes / Pascal Gregory. Lyrics - Bob Forbes. Production - Syngularity and RedEyeC.
rock progressive rock
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Enjoy the music :^))
Song Info
Genre
Pop Pop Rock
Author
Bob Forbes
Rights
2008
Uploaded
October 15, 2020
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MP3 9.7 MB 192 kbps 7:03
Lyrics
Island Of Desire When the days are long in senseless wanting. For a time in touch with life awaiting. Each minute past is one forgotten. For hopes at last to be around you. There's a place in another land where dreams are reality. We'll run with the wind as far along as the eye can see. When the nights are dark in empty promises. The souls are longing for a new beginning. A truth foretold, the storys bearing. Of a peace afar where our love is growing. There's a place in another land where pleasure finds the way. We'll fly in the sky as high as we both can climb. In a room of constant noise, behind a desk I slave. Just to make a meager living, every waking day. Can you imagine a life of existence where nothing is left undone. Can you think of a place of ability where no one is left behind. On the streets of shameless crime, I hid by a corner. Shutting out the angry cries, of civilization. I walk through a crowded hall, watching faces go by me. All with fixed and blank expressions, their lives so sad and lonely. Break the chains of a broken heart, leave the ruins of a world apart. Take me far from the life around me, to a paradise of free. Once thought in our dreams only magical, now a glimpse of truth shines through. And thought out of reach for the trials of the weak, these shores that all will seek. Island, island of desire. Island, island of desire. The way to utopia is centered in the mind, its planted for those to see. Close your eyes and travel to a land beyond, to where we all will be. The days are bright, the nights inviting. I have found my love, on the island of desire. Copyright 2008 - Bob Forbes
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Oddger
Apr 09, 2015
A lot of work went into this one I understand, but the result is also worth the while. Almost like a rock opera, with beautiful themes, great playing and beautiful vocals. Excellent work, Bob!
KAUL
Apr 05, 2015
I herd this on the Clickers player and wanted to comment on this tune because I like the melody and theme very much. It flows smooth and you make it sound easy but I understand from reading what you wrote about this one it was quite an ordeal putting it together. It has such a nice variety of sounds, instrumentation and story line! Just want to say it ended up as a great piece of music !
Alan L Cole
Apr 03, 2015
Beautiful vocals and lyrics Bob. Beautifully produced and played. Just a great, touching track. Great bass and drum track as well and here comes an awesome guitar part. Awesome change up at 4:30 and thereafter!
Musan Dera
Apr 03, 2015
Wow, this is very exiting and so good. I like the chord progression and the building up towards the guitar solo around 2:30. And of course your vocals/lyrics as well. 4:30: A more rough part. When you start to sing I have to think of the Alan Parssons Project again. I like the inter-action in between vocals and lead guitar here. Ending like it started. I'm curious for the story behind. Really enjoyed it.
Rodrica Rudge
Apr 03, 2015
Thanks for putting this forward at the Clickers Club, I must have missed this one first time around, great to hear the story behind it's creation. Wonderful melodic song, beautifully produced and performed. Love the way it builds into that first soaring guitar solo and the change at around 4:30 followed by that amazing guitar work and change in gear from the vocals, very dramatic. Sensational stuff!
A fantastic, majestic song. I can only imagine the time invested in meticulously crafting and perfecting this. Everything builds in such a well-crafted manner. Progressive rock at it's finest.
FusionFall Project
Mar 30, 2015
One I missed from 2008, Thanks for pulling it forwards again Bob for us to enjoy! Love the classic Prog vibe mixed with a touch of Metal that comes thru here, a bit like Alan Parsons meets Van Halen on steroids.. Great collaboration, congratulations Pascal and Bob, this turned out exceptionally well!
Roger John
Oct 04, 2010
Well sung Red Eye. Well played. We all want to go there too. And it does exist.
Bill Wright
May 19, 2008
Sounds like a nice island to be marooned on. I really like the Yes meets Marillion sound on this multi-layered progressive rocker. Very nice song indeed.
Ken Sacco
Apr 16, 2008
Very cool song-love where the solo kicks in -thats a great change in the song.
LaughingSkull
Apr 16, 2008
Great melodic and serene piece. I was holding breath for the shred solo, and was happy to hear one (no, two). :) Excellent song. Great ending.
ALEXIS PATRICK
Apr 01, 2008
Beautiful work...a lovely song..and great vocals. Thank you so much for your sweet words of my vocals and lyrics on the Morten Gjermundsen and Lekzee song we have just posted. Morten is great to work with. I wish you a great day tomorrow, Sweet Blessings, Lekzee
Rick Gross
Mar 12, 2008
Awesome sounding music!!
It sounds really from the finest. Good job you have made!
wrightdude
Feb 12, 2008
A masterpiece! Well done!
Syntopia Music
Feb 01, 2008
Hello Bob, what a masterpiece. i love all of this great song. Fantastic production and great to listen. I love the vocals and the perfect guitar. So Beautiful. - Sven / Syntopia Music
mark cloutier
Jan 30, 2008
yup i agree you and pascal make a great team--you have quite the vocal range bob!! lovely stuff so cool that your vocals are featured and you always have that blazing guitar in your hip pocket--there it is---damn fine tune!! slick and on fire---mark
GinNger SparklezZz
Jan 29, 2008
Hey Hun! Wow...just can't get over your voice...it's so smooth and dreamy! It makes me want to day dream, actually. It's a very touching song. I love the lyrics, and the melody aswell. It's a unique song...everything sounds so amazing. Has a little retro feeling even...which is cool!! Might be good as a movie sound track...you are such an epic artist...it's crazy I share the same site with such amazing musicians LoL!! Anyway...the music compliments the moodiness of the lyrics sooo perfectly...aspecially love when it picks up. It's so intence...my kinda song! I'm so happy you gave me the heads up!! Another song to add to my station on this snowy night!!! Beautiful! You & Pascal make a GREAT TEAM!!!!!! Big HUGS!! Heee! Peace!
F D Project
Jan 29, 2008
Fantastic my friends !!! greetings from germany Frank, F.D.Project
Pinecats
Jan 28, 2008
Good grief Bob...this must have taken ages! What a journey! Excellent writing that pulled me into it...then the percussion comes in and i'm thinking "where is all THIS going?" As it builds and builds and finally hits the title line...it all came clear and came together...so cool!! A sonic fantasy! How you worked out some of the transitions..especially the ones at the end is beyond me...wow. Great playing on all counts and delivered with vocal honesty. Superb production and an A+ for imagination and creativity (and patience!) Thanks for the heads up! Enjoyed it! Pine