MD 16 Up On the (Palace) Roof

martin stirrup – Acoustic Artist

Fun Martyn-Inspired Acoustic Song | MD 16 Up On the (Palace) Roof by martin stirrup | Free Download

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A tribute to the classic Goffin and King song 'Up On The roof' with an Indian twist. The instrumental is a heavily manipulated sitar sample.

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martin stirrup

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...

"MD 16 Up On the (Palace) Roof" is an Acoustic track by martin stirrup on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by mandolin and accoustic, giving the song its signature feel. This is the unmistakable sound of London, and it will especially appeal to acoustic fans. Listeners into Pop, Rock and Jazz will find this track a natural fit within their rotation.

Song Info

Genre

Acoustic • Acoustic General

Charts

Peak #94

Peak in subgenre #31

Author

martin stirrup

Rights

martin stirrup

Uploaded

June 27, 2016

Track Files

MP3

MP3 4.7 MB • 128 kbps • 5:06 minutes

Story behind the song

When we are travelling in India we always try to stay in old palaces - and the first thing we do is head for the roof! (As there is very little health and safety paranoia this is usualy easy to do!). The views can be great, but the peace and tranquility are wonderful. The photo here is the one I used for the cover of 'This Precious Moment' taken on the roof of the Lalgahr Palace in Bikaner - a spot we revisited in November 2015.

Lyrics

Starts with the JT UOTR riff
 Am G C D11
 G Em C D7
 Sometimes it all gets crazy, amidst the maddening rush
 G Em C D7
 And things start to turn hazy as perspiration starts to rush
 Bm G C G Am
 But you know that there’s one certainty, one eternal truth
 G Em C D G
 There’ll be peace and great tranquility upon the palace roof

You say you like the edge of chaos, and that may well be true
 But all the same, now and again, you know what you must do
 You need a space to call your own, a space to stand aloof
 You’ll find peace and tranquility upon the palace roof

F C G
 Up on the roof you’ll find a place to hide
 Above things as the sun begins to slide
 F C F C G
 Up on the roof where no one knows you’re there
 F C F C D11 D7
 You’ll end the day in bliss without a care

So there’s no need to falter, there’s no cause to stress
 You can take all that may befall, then set your soul at rest
 When you’re heard all the arguments and go looking for the proof
 G Em C D Em
 You’ll find peace and tranquility upon the palace roof
 G Em C D G
 There’ll be peace and great tranquility upon the palace roof

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