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Stranger
by jiguma

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Submitted on: Jun 25, 2005 - 11:00:42 PM
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Description This is just a simple remix with the drum fill sorted out (it makes it smoother). I left the lyrics as they are for now, although I appreciate the fact that the "Stranger in a Strange Land" line is a cliché. Maybe some time in the future this will get a change (along with a more developed instrumental section).

Lyrics Copyright © 2005

A friend of mine had wandered
And he wrote a song
All about his travels
And his travels were long
One way or another
Had to make his stand
Now he is a stranger
In a strange land

I’ve seen a lot of things
I’ve heard the pipes of Pan
Felt alpine snow
On a warm hand
Getting down to basics
Knowing where I stand
I have been a stranger
In a strange land

Chorus:
I’ve been flying to the stars
I’ve been howling at the moon
Sleeping rough and dodging cars
This can only end too soon

I’ve seen colours in the sky
Like you would never guess
The northern lights exploded
Oh blood red Marakesh
All the time she’s with me
Driving on the sand
Holding out through winter
Thank god for strange lands

Chorus:
I’ve been flying to the stars
I’ve been howling at the moon
Sleeping rough and dodging cars
This can only end too soon

A friend of mine had wandered
And he wrote a song
All about his travels
And his travels were long
One way or another
Had to make his stand
Now he is a stranger
In a strange land

Hardware Seagull S6 CW Cedar top guitar
iMac G4
Shure DM1000D mic
Yamaha PSR300 keyboard

Software: GB

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	stevel said 1256 days ago
	Good remix I liked the original version too of course, this sounds very nice and smooth production wise. Your vocals really remind me of Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips. The tune is reminiscent of the great band Grandaddy....let's just say I really like this style! Excellent. S

	jiguma said 1256 days ago
	Good remix Thanks Steve, Glad someone got on after the 2-bomb! It's just a small tweak, but it was annoying me the way the drum fill sounded before. Cheers,

	Mr. S said 1255 days ago
	I love acoustic guitar period. I'm gonna start listening soon. Hey ur vocals definitly grew on me. For some reason this song reminded me of "Horse With No Name". Pretty good tune man. Mr. S

	Myshkin said 1255 days ago
	Nice! This is great! It flows well, I love the double tracking on the vocals and the acoustic guitar. If you worried about the clich�, why not make it, "...in a stranger land"? Just a thought. Well done!

	alley-oop said 1254 days ago
	Still cool A really likable song. Great guitar vibe. Singing is just perfect. About being cliche, I think the way it is now, The stranger in a strange land phrase lends an element of immediate familiarity to the song. It's a cool phrase. I seem to like that. All in all cool tune

	bronco said 1252 days ago
	Nice Overall Vibe Pleasant tune. A little John Lennonish which of course is a great complement. The only criticism I would make is perhaps it goes on a little long and you could edit out a verse or two and make it tighter.

	perceptualvortex said 1236 days ago
	Nice smooth ah, what a nice laid back groove. Agree with bronco nice overall vibe.

	jiguma said 1255 days ago
	I love Thanks Mr S - appreciate your coming by!

	jiguma said 1252 days ago
	Nice! Thanks Myshkin, I think I'm over worrying about "stranger in a strange land" now - it's just that it's often easier to go for a cliche than write something really snappy yourself! That's probably why it became a cliche - because it was a good line. It's definitely something I'll deal with next time one pops up though! Thanks for taking the time to comment.

	jiguma said 1252 days ago
	Still cool Thanks again alley-oop - you might like my new post at http:// www.macjams.com/song/song_profile.php?lid=11166 Not as quiet as Stranger, but I'm happy with it. Appreciate the support, Cheers,

	jiguma said 1252 days ago
	Nice Overall Vibe Or maybe replace a verse with more guitar - that's what I've been thinking. Thanks Bronco

	jiguma said 1230 days ago
	Nice smooth Thanks PV, appreciate you dropping by to listen. Neil

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