An Ode To Spring
Skirmish: Ode to Spring (@ajna1960)
Liner Notes
#skirmish #fakeclassical #texas #acoustic #fingerpicking
A lot closer to a respectable skirmish deadline this time. It was as much fun working out the guitar part as it was figuring out the lyrics; both are equally silly.
Lyrics
An ode to spring Is a tricky thing If you live in central Texas It feels ok but It’s gone by May When the heat and humidity wrecks us
I have lived here long enough to know Not to step outside before the sun is low
An ode to spring Is a tricky thing
An ode to spring Is a futile thing If you like your seasons wetter We had three days When it felt ok To wear long sleeves or a sweater
I have lived here long enough to know You should not still be here if you like the snow
An ode to spring Is a futile thing
An ode to spring Is the kind of thing That can break the heart of a yankee By March it’s rough The highs are enough To make me reach for a hankie
I have lived here long enough to know It’s the price we pay for breakfast tacos
An ode to spring Is the kind of thing
Comments
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Another skirmish...You are killing it! Impressive you can put that together in anything close to a skirmish deadline. The instrumental break might be the highlight for me. Although I definitely chuckled at a number of your lines...Kudos.
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Wow - this really does feel like a mix of classical and folk! I love the variability in how you're singing the lyrics - "I have lived here long enough to know" bits have such a cool pitter-patter to them.
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Great fingerpicking!! The elements came together real nicelike. Ode to Spring and ode to Texas! Great job.
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You play beautifully -- I know that's not the point of FAWM, but it also is part of writing in a song like this, so I hope it's okay to mention it. Those transitions and interludes are just lovely and the composition is so satisfying. Sweet and simple lyrics are just funny enough, too. GREAT work.
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Lovely! And true! Having grown up in both south and north Texas I felt this in many ways. Now I want a breakfast taco
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Brilliant - I love the classical figure mixed in with a folk tune! Great playing, great tune!
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How fabulous. My brother lives in Texas. I've never visited because I can't afford it, and because it's too hot...
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Just plain cozy, cute concept too, and the mic capture is super clean too, props for that!
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This is a pleasantly different way of interpreting the prompt, love it!
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Lol, love it. I admit I expected allergies, but this works too. We burn for breakfast tacos. Okay, I guess. 😀