FAWM: "Dry My Crying Soul"

Dry My Crying Soul

2 weeks ago by @paul_pedersen · @ajna1960

Dry My Crying Soul

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Liner Notes

Amanda was kind enough to take a chance on me. She sent her lovely, emotional lyrics in advance so I could get my thoughts together. Since I'm a mellow sort of fellow, Amanda's words were spot on for me.

Hope you like the result.

Lyrics

I loved the sunlight in my life Now it's gone behind a cloud Not sure that it will come back out To help me heal, to end the drought

All the colour left my soul I'm dreaming now in black and white How did it soak away so fast And leave me here in the dark of life

I need the power of the light To heal my heart to make me whole I need the power of the night To sooth my mind and dry my crying soul

I should have known that it would end Leave me lying in the dusk In my mind I cannot see Another way I could have loved

I need the power of the light To heal my heart to make me whole I need the power of the night To sooth my mind and dry my crying soul

Instrumental

I need the power of the light To heal my heart to make me whole I need the power of the night To sooth my mind and dry my crying soul

Comments

@odilongreen 1w

I can imagine Amanda's lyrics going either towards a despairing or hopeful interpretation, and while I'm sure either interpretation would work equally well, I really like the hopeful path that Paul chose to take. This is very uplifting and affirming and wonderfully warm for these could times. I especially like the performance of the chorus with the double-tracked vocals, which sound terrific (that's some great bass vocalizing there)!

@paul_pedersen 1w

I notice on your bio that you're cutting back on commenting this year. That makes me feel doubly honoured that you chose to spend time listening to "Dry My Crying Soul" and offering positive feedback as well. Thank you!

@apolez 1w

Lovely Collab! @ajna1960 ; I read that you work supplying your songs to entertainment places basically… how did you get in that? I wouldn’t mind giving that a go… You think I’d have a shot?

@paul_pedersen 1w

Thanks for taking our 45 out of the protective sleeve and giving it a spin.

@apolez 1w

“Thanks for taking our 45 out of the protective sleeve and giving it a spin.” love this line!!! & you’re welcome!!

@joefahey 2w

What a gorgeous song and an outstanding arrangement and a beautiful collaboration. I love your voice and the harmonies you came up with, I see you’re quite prolific too, I’m looking forward to hearing more.

@paul_pedersen 2w

Thanks for the compliment, Joe and thanks for listening. As for more songs, I hope to post another tomorrow if the lyricist agrees to the music I've provided. Stay tuned!

@nicetrip 2w

Great collaboration! The lyrics and performance fit each other so naturally. Such a vocal range, I’m jealous :)

@paul_pedersen 2w

Thanks so much, Alex. The vocal range and control isn't what it was years ago. The joy of aging. I don't mind admitting that Melodyne is my friend.

@porrectus 2w

Great harmonies. You hit that low A in a way I rarely hear. Great production and the collab lyrics we amazingly touching. Nice work.

@paul_pedersen 2w

Thanks very much, Oren. The secret to the low A is to sing as close to it as possible and then...Melodyne.

@jerrypettit 2w

Terrific to hear your voice again, Paul--especially over such a well-written and performed song. Great job! ❤️

@paul_pedersen 2w

Hi Jerry. I knew you'd be around the halls of FAWM. Good to see you. Thanks for listening and saying nice things.

@dougdude52 2w

Love your style and productions, Paul. Great song, I might add. Thanks for sharing.

@paul_pedersen 2w

Thanks Doug!

@maesparrow 2w

gorgeous! the husky voice and vulnerable lyrics... really beautiful. reminds me of a walk in the dunes at dawn

@paul_pedersen 2w

Thanks so much, Mae. I've never walked on dunes at any time of day, but it sounds like an attractive activity. Just need some dunes! Will snow drifts do?

@markblevis 2w

What a great in-the-feels collaboration to start of FAWM. Nicely done to both of you.

@paul_pedersen 2w

Greetings from North Bay to Oakville. Thanks for taking our song for a spin.

@jem 2w

This is such a beautiful collaboration. I find I want to listen to it over and over. I particularly love the line about colors leaving the soul and dreaming in black and white. The melody and emotive vocals really carry the story along nicely here and the instrumentation is very complete for the vibe. Love the brass- the instrumental comes just late enough to be a lovely surprise. Hope this one has a life after FAWM!

@paul_pedersen 2w

Wow! You've certainly made my morning! Thanks for listening attentively and offering positive comments.

@darcistrutt 2w

The chorus was great both musically and the strength of the words. I enjoyed the instrumental. Lovely collaboration!

@paul_pedersen 2w

I was wondering how the instrumental would be received, so I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for listening and commenting.

@kahlo2013 2w

Lovely collaboration - the gentle flow of music with the gorgeous harmonies and cool bass. The lyrics reach into my heart with so many good lines.

@paul_pedersen 2w

Thanks, Liz. Amanda certainly gave me good material to work with.

@kendrakinsey 2w

Ooh that bass - hope to hear more of that. I love that the night and the light are healing - I’ve never heard that in verse together

@paul_pedersen 2w

Thanks for your kindness, Kendra. I was lucky to receive great lyrics from Amanda and that made it so much easier to complete the song.

@bandybum 2w

Soulfully sung, sir. Love the emotion coming across from the guitar twiddles. The brass is a sweet choice. Brought a smile to my face. Thank you :)

@paul_pedersen 2w

I appreciate having you drop by for a listen to "Dry My Crying Soul". Glad you liked the brass choir, too. Thanks!

@neuroron 2w

pretty good! evokes emotion

Melody stands up well as the instrumental section. "Power of the night" makes me think of "Phantom of the Opera" - not a bad thing

@paul_pedersen 2w

Thanks for checking out "Dry My Crying Soul" Ron. I see that you're going to do a song with Amanda, too. I look forward to hearing that.

@cindyrella 2w

Great collab to start! Great lyrics and mood!

@paul_pedersen 2w

Thanks for listening to "Dry My Crying Soul", Cindy. Amanda provided great lyrics to build on, so I'm a lucky fellow.

@songwritingzen 2w

A beautiful collab. Paul, your delivery of Amanda's lyrics really make this song special and the instrumental... I'm a real sucker for french horns :)

@paul_pedersen 2w

Thanks, Corey. Bonus points for identifying the French horns. They're on the left, a clarinet on the right and a trumpet up the middle.

@ltunes 2w

This is great. The lyrics are very moving. I like how you've taken the third verse line up in the middle. Great harmonies and WHOA that low note on soul - gorgeous.

@paul_pedersen 2w

Ah. thanks for the kind words, Liz. I was luck to get a great lyric from Amanda to work with. As for the lowest note, I get close and Melodyne adjusts it to make it work.

@nightwing521 2w

Wow! Was not expecting that brass ... quintet? for the instrumental. Lyrics are wonderful: "To sooth my mind and dry my crying soul" Really hits!

@paul_pedersen 2w

Thanks very much for taking the time to put "Dry My Crying Soul" on the turntable and commenting. The instrumental section had a French horn trio on the left, a clarinet on the right and a trumpet up the middle.

@kosch 2w

We all need a little light these day - communicated so well, in these lyrics. Sounds wonderful I love the low harmony on the chorus - adds, idk..some kind of gravity to the proceedings

@paul_pedersen 2w

Thanks for your kind response to "Dry My Crying Soul". The low stuff is done a phrase as a time because I couldn't do it continuously. Plus a little help from Melodyne to adjust a fraction of a tone here and there.