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Guided By A Moonbeam. It is a Song about simplifying and focusing on what is really important. Interesting..it wasn’t a simple song to write both lyric-wise and from a melodic point of view because I just couldn’t get it simple enough to speak to the essence of what I wanted to write a song about. I tested several melodies before choosing the right one. The lyrics also needed several re-writes to make them as simple, direct and honest as possible. Then when it came to putting it down in my home studio, it took me several days to phrase the lyrics simply with a clear, simple, direct and honest feeling . Ironically a song about simplifying just wasn’t simple to accomplish. We build lots of layers when we work. To get to the essence of what we think important takes work to weed through discarding what can be considered frivolous finally arriving at what is important and meant. Well, not a surprising discovery, the simplest and most important thing to need and have is the right person to live next to and share with and enjoy with and love. Being guided by a moonbeam is what happens when we dream…so we can step into a world where everything can be better. Our dreams can provide us with signposts to guide us where we need to go. Guided By A Moonbeam sits in the key of C major. A 12 note motif in the right hand is repeated throughout giving the melody a nice character. The verses use a lot more of my low vocal range with each verse ending with a bigger high note. The result is a warmer and inviting sound. The lyrics should cause someone to think. The song resolves quietly with a sense of calm. Sanne_meisjjvanderdriff impresses me by how devoted she is to listening to my music. The last song she listened to could express my appreciation for her. That song is titled: I Am Happy You Never Stopped Thinking About Me. This time she also listened to And Then You Were Gone. It is a favorite of mine because of its jazz construction and because of what I was thinking while writing it. It was the first time I used “void” to express how I felt and it fit. Sanne, your loyalty is what all singer/songwriters need: devoted and appreciative listeners. When you my blog readers are out, listen to my music on your phone on SoundCloud.com or on your internet devices listen to my music on my website joshuaelimusic.com where you can also catch up on the entries in my blog with the link on the second part of the Home page or check out radioairplay.com under Joshua Eli where I am paired with some of my mentors or catch me on vimeo.com/joshuaeli. Also, don’t forget YouTube.com to see me while recording my music and in performances.
Please listen to Guided By A Moonbeam that you will find at the top of this blog entry. The past 30 days have been creative ones..I wrote a lot. It is interesting what happens when I took time away from my work. I discovered that it rejuvenated me. Just stop working for two weeks but keep listening and observing. I believe all the work on my second album is now complete. I will be going back to the recording studio soon and also releasing my first album and first music video.
I appreciate each of you who come and sit down with me while reading my blog and listening to the music I write and perform. Take a vacation and don’t forget to take my music with you! You will feel wonderful.
Sincerely,
Joshua Eli
July 23, 2017
The picture above was taken at The Tablelands in western Newfoundland near Woodie Point. It is one of those rare areas where rock from the Earth’s mantle is exposed.
This post first appeared on What's Up With Joshua Eli Kranz L.A. Composer/Perf, please read the originial post: here
