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Quinto Día
by SecaMode

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Submitted on: Nov 11, 2007 - 10:02:23 PM
Last Updated: Apr 02 2008 - 02:36:18 PM
Keywords secamode (21)quinto (1)día (1)fifth (3)day (39)guitar (944)orchestral (82)melancholy (57)longing (32)spanish (27)
Description A song of longing for something...but what?

ENGLISH TRANSLATION PROVIDED BELOW SPANISH LYRICS.
Lyrics quinto día

la noche había caído ya
y no quedaba nadie más
se fue a buscarla y no la encontró
primer indicio de algo extraño

buscó su número y llamó
dejó mensaje y esperó
pacientemente en el sillón de piel
hastá que el sueño le venció

luego al despertar
se pierde en su soledad
¿que se puede hacer
si no vuelve a aparecer?

el sol por la ventana ya
el timbre del teléfono
le trajo en si corriendo a contestar
pero no había mas que silencio

pasaron cuatro días así
con cuatro noches sin dormir
al quinto decidió que ya no más
y se burló de su destino

luego al despertar
se pierde en su soledad
¿que se puede hacer
si no vuelve a aparecer?

(translation)

fifth day

by that time, night had already fallen
and there was no one left around
he looked for her, she wasn't there
first sign of things gone wrong

he looked for her number and called
left a message and sat still
patiently waiting in the leather chair
until slumber overcame him

then when he wakes up
he is lost in loneliness
what is there to do
if she is never to appear

sun coming in through the window
a phone ringing made him come to
he ran to pick it up
but there was only silence

four days went by like that
with four sleepless nights
the fifth he decided that's enough
and defied his destiny

then when he wakes up
he is lost in loneliness
what is there to do
if she is never to appear
Hardware Ibanez Classical Guitar
Audiotechnica AT-20
M-Audio Keystation 49e
M-Audio Mobile Pre USB
iMac Intel Duo Core
Software: GarageBand
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Heightened said 424 days ago
Quinto Da
Didn't understand it but loved every word!!!

H

SecaMode said 423 days ago
thanks
i'm glad you liked this song. by the way, i've provided a translation of the lyrics (above). thanks for stopping by and commenting!

bud said 424 days ago
Beautiful song here Seca
excellent playing and production. Your voice sounds great and the orchestral touches are just right.

SecaMode said 423 days ago
orchestral touches
thanks, bud. this was my first time to add strings, so i was a bit hesitant. but i'm really happy with how it turned out. i'm glad you liked it, too!

Electric Lobster said 424 days ago
Good morning :)
First thing I did today was listening to your song - the soft melody and your beautiful singing woke me up softly.
A very good way to start the day.
(Thanks for the translation !)

SecaMode said 423 days ago
you're so kind
thanks for the nice comment, robert. i'm glad you enjoyed the song. although the translation is not a very good representation of the spirit of the song, i wanted to provide it for my non-spanish-speaking friends. again, thanks for listening and commenting!

apexcp said 424 days ago
great sound
translates extremely well. great song.

SecaMode said 423 days ago
thanks...
...for listening and for your kind comment!

said 423 days ago
Very nice Bro
You really show us your talent in this song perfect.
I like your guitar playing even if don't understand a thing of the singing but I am glad you sung in you on language :D) it fits so well to this lovely song. BRAVO.

Peace, Love & Respect
---
Kenta

SecaMode said 423 days ago
translation
Thanks for listening, Kenta. I have provided a translation of the lyrics, in case you want to know what the song says. I'm glad you liked it, you're very kind.

davisamerica said 423 days ago
thank you
for this very nice piece of work and much appreciate the translation. very wonderful production and a wonderful song! longing beauty well executed!

SecaMode said 423 days ago
production
thanks for your comment. i usually struggle with mixing and mastering. it becomes so frustrating to the point of almost quitting. somehow this one went over quite easily and i was pleased with the first mix i did. so i appreciate your comment, it is reassuring!

announcer said 423 days ago
flawless production
Because I do not understand the words I can only comment on the overall sound of this and IT IS FLAWLESS. The soundstage is perfect and the arrangement is wonderful.

Even though I do not understand the words, I understand the song.

SecaMode said 423 days ago
wow
i'm humbled by your kind words. it means a lot to me that you think the sound is flawless! i really enjoyed working on this song, all the pieces seemed to fall nicely into place. that doesn't happen all the time, usually my songs are a struggle from beginning to end. i'm glad you liked it. again, thanks for listening and commenting. cheers.


Feter said 423 days ago
Quinto Da
very nice Ballad folks ...I m enjoyin the guitar
(nylon?) .good singin ,emotional good job !

SecaMode said 422 days ago
nylon
hi feter. yes, it is a nylon string guitar. i've only had this particular one for about a month and a half and i'm really enjoying it. i have an older spanish guitar, but my mic work needs a lot of help so i had to get myself an electric acoustic. thanks for your kind words.

Diviner said 423 days ago
Very nice track
and well sung. Its is beautiful and well made track. Very pleasant to listen to. You should be very proud of this song. Thanks for sharing, I'm so happy you hightlighted this on the chat.

SecaMode said 422 days ago
thank you very much...
...for your kind words. this song is very special to me, and it means a lot for it to be well received. again, thanks.

musichead said 423 days ago
Dylan Like
Very Bob Dylan like.. Its very pretty.
The production is great!!! The haromies are nice. The only think I see it needs is more bass. But I am a bass player. So of course I think that!!! hahaha

SecaMode said 422 days ago
bass
i totally understand what you're saying. i'm a bassist as well and i tend to put the bass way in front, so i've been trying to curb that. i may have gone too far on this mix! thanks for listening and commenting!!

onesweetworld said 422 days ago
:-)
i was very happy to get your e-mail after work. This song was very relaxing to listen to and inspiring as well. I am getting the itch to create again....it's only a matter of time!!!

Very beautiful song...exceptional vocals.

SecaMode said 422 days ago
:o)
Linda, thanks for stopping by and listening. And I meant what I said, ok? I hope all is well and we'll do another tune pretty soon.

damiengh said 422 days ago
Lush
There seems to be a pattern emerging with the themes here today about losing or missing someone.

I was just listening to Moviz, " Another Golden Autumn " where he is speaking of holding on to a memory.
I posted my tune about a bloke whose lady just left him.
"Cryin' in Me Guinness".

Is it the fall bringing these tunes out?

Anyhow, I really enjoyed your tune and arrangement, it just flowed so nicely.
You have a wonderful voice and it was enhanced by your beautiful choice of instrumentation.



SecaMode said 421 days ago
cryin'
thanks for listening! i'm glad you liked it, i went over to check out 'crying in me guiness' and liked it really well. thanks for stopping by.

guitapick said 421 days ago
~
Very sweet tune...fine listening...

SecaMode said 418 days ago
thanks
i'm glad you liked it!

dynoMYSTIC said 421 days ago
!
Liked it immediately! Nice arrangement, vocal performance is tops, cool staccato string thing going on there, oh and the pan flutes panned to left... I mean... just... wow!

SecaMode said 418 days ago
panned pan flutes
thanks for stopping by and for your kind and detailed observations. cheers!

FGarofalo said 420 days ago
Really
enjoyed this song. Beautifully played and arranged. The strings sounded great. Bravo SecaMode.

Frank.

SecaMode said 418 days ago
hello
Thanks for your kind comments, Frank. My first time playing around with strings, probably won't be the last! I'm glad you liked it.

apb said 420 days ago
Lovely ..
.. really excellent instrumention: the pan flutes working
extremely well .. guitar is sweet, as is the soft mellow swing beat going on, very 'right' percussion too..but your vocals on this are just perfect...harmonies in just the right places and the whole package is mixed very well. The little instrumental breaks are excellent too ..
the orchestral/string/pizz stabs work very well with
the nicely played solo. A very 'showcase' piece, showing
off your multi-faceted talents. Brilliant song... a little mastering might bring up the vocals a little,
which you could afford to.

SecaMode said 418 days ago
showcase piece
Alan, you're so kind. I really appreciate your thoughtful comments and advice. I feel good about this song and it is very rewarding to receive such encouraging feedback. But i'll tell you right now, that's as loud as my voice is ever gonna get, 'cause i'm so self-conscious about it :) At one point I almost gave up on singing and was gonna let this one be an instrumental!! Again, thank you so much for your comments. Cheers.

gail60 said 419 days ago
beautiful song
I really enjoyed this alot. You have a wonderful voice and this is such a pleasant, yet sad melody. Loved the guitar and instrumentation you added. Nice job throughout! Downloaded and faved! Thank you for sharing another great song!

SecaMode said 418 days ago
thanks
Gail, your comments mean so much. I'm a fan of your music, and I think you have a real grasp of melody and mood, so I really appreciate your feedback. I'm happy you liked this and I look forward to hearing more from you.

moorlandt said 417 days ago
just lovely
Very, and I mean VERY well composed and arranged track, Sergio. Just enjoyed every detail. Another great prove of your mighty talent.

Walt

ageofthedeathtree said 416 days ago
very good!
great song, lots of emotion...very nice! keep up the good work! thanks for the translation as well!

age

Bowman said 415 days ago
A wistful...
sweetness to this song that's very appealing. Very nice!
Best,
Bowman

John Stebbe said 410 days ago
Reflective
This is a moody and reflective piece. Very enjoyable. I like the section where the guitar moves from finger-picked to strummed. Vocals are excellent, and remind me of Jobim.

I love the string pizzicatos. Very good choice.

estellie said 393 days ago
Lovely
Thanks!

said 331 days ago
Absolutely brilliant, outstanding .

Hi

this was absolutely stunnng and fantastic

I am actually lost for words- that is not like me.

Your voice sent shives down my spine, lyrics and vocals
brilliant also.


Thank you so much for sharing your masterpiece.

Peace

Dee



Glaikit said 301 days ago
Spanish
Nice song...i have been learning spanish so it is helping me along!

saymme said 297 days ago
GREAT SONG
...very beautiful....with You singing LOVE IT : )
FAVED!tx

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