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The Castle
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Submitted on: Nov 15, 2008 - 07:36:32 PM
Last Updated: Nov 15 2008 - 07:36:32 PM

Description So I've been trying to play my guitar better. Right? Trying for more picking and melodic/harmonic notes that complement my vocals. So, this is what I've come up with! Hope you like!

Lyrics THE CASTLE
Stacey K. Black
© 2008

i'm afraid to give too much
of myself to anyone
i'm afraid
i'll never see me again

i don't want grabbing hands to touch
and tear apart all i have done
i am afraid
to become lovers my friend

i'm afraid... of you

serve me a cup of courage i'll drink it down
until then i don't want you around
you are standing there so boldly in my path
and i'm guarding my castle,
hoping no one makes me laugh

i'm afraid if you touch me there
i'll be gone i'll disappear
i'm afraid
to become a ghost

could you spare me this part
and excuse my feeble heart
i'm afraid
it's you i want the most

i'm afraid... of you

serve me a cup of courage i'll drink it down
until then i don't want you around
'cause you are standing there so smugly in my path
i'm guarding the castle
hoping no one makes me laugh

i'm afraid i'm afraid to give too much
of myself of myself to anyone
i'm afraid
i'll never see me again

i'm afraid... of you
i'm afraid... of me too.

Hardware Taylor 814 Acoustic Guitar, audiotechnica condenser mic, Lexicon Lambda interface, Mac PowerBook G4 (it still works!), and patience!

Software: GB baby!

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	aclarke said 55 days ago
	I'm not afraid.. Stacey- this is so simple and beautiful. I love how you sing this.. melody is very nice and the backing vocals really add so much. Very nicely played and a really pretty guitar melody.

	Alannah said 55 days ago
	Mixed Beautifully .... ... you always manage to get your vocals mixed up just right .... sounds great ... lovely singing as usual too ! Harmonies fabulous .... you truly are a professional !

	lengold said 54 days ago
	Beautiful song, vocals AND guitar. Excellent production too. Downloaded. Thanks. Cheers Len

J.A.Stewart said 54 days ago

Scary Stuff
Relationships can be very scary, especially as you move beyond the cultivated superficialities and begin to glimpse the core of another person... predictably flawed and self-absorbed, to one degree or another.

It is natural to grow wary and careful when you experience heartbreak, however... the defenses we build in response are generally in inverse proportion to our inner strength and may insulate us not only from hurt, but from Life, as well. An empty castle is a cold place to dwell.

Your guitar work is improving and it provides a warm atmosphere for your best instruments --- your voice and your passion.

There's something about this particular song that reminds me a lot of Leonard Cohen... which is a VERY good thing. ;)

--- Joe

	pablatone said 54 days ago
	this is excellent You did a marvelous job with this tune, the patience paid off. Great words and vocals and arrangement. I'm not sure I've heard anyone tackle this subject so boldly before. I'm very impressed, I'll have to check out more of your tunes now!

	Morning Light said 54 days ago
	AHHHHH SO BEAUTIFUL STACEY!!! :)*

	Feter said 54 days ago
	The Castle How gentle and honest song ..very delicate and touchy feelings lyrics and singing ...you really controling the whole scene and all the colors there ..very nice vocal work as always ...a very nice song ..thnx alot for shari such gem !!!

Ejh said 54 days ago

The guitar's getting stronger...
...which is a good thing, because YOU HAVE A TAYLOR 814, and I might have to be unexpectedly critical out of sheer jealousy...

Nice picking, and nice recording of that picking. A very strong and steady support for your vocals. Your vocals can ALWAYS stand on their own, but it's nice having them supported from below with the nice picking patterns, including something faint, high and shimmery in there...

The lead vocal is non-dramatic, and that perfectly suits the song. You have the chops, and you have the good sense not to over-sing. And the harmonies are gorgeous. Anne Cozean better give a listen to these...In fact, I think I'll nudge her in this direction...

And the song itself is really strong...

From strength to strength, Stacey...

Ed

	Skean said 54 days ago
	Oh Stacey This is so perfect now.... TX DL'd

regulus said 54 days ago

Your on it
girl. You have what it takes to make it in the world of folk and contemporary expressionist. This has a sound of; in the studio with a producer and manager for the new to be current starlet.

You might try some soft brush snare drum and mild bass for a accompaniment. Not that it is needed, but would open it up to a wider field of markets. It is a certainty that other artist here would not hesitate to back you up if asked. Ask and yee shall benefit. Try the forum or individual artists.

Your wonderful and I'm going to take your song home with me. Thank you for being.

	racerat said 54 days ago
	diamonds Stacey, Wonderful as always. Your guitar playing is really coming along! But I am still just a total sucker for your harmonies.... P

	dolby said 53 days ago
	Yeah I agree with Philip, those harmonies are a killer - Nice tune - Phil

	Studioplayer said 49 days ago
	Nice voice Nice vocals and I love the way the harmonies are done on this. Really nice song. I'm finding some nice little jewels around here. :)

	saymme said 41 days ago
	Another fav of mine !! Grand to hear this again dl & faved!!! Really Beautiful song..love the lyrics too You have such a gift ! Wonderful You share it w us here : ) tx!!! lena ( :

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