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Thanks Dave and Peter for the listen and posts :D]]> Sunday Songwriters Group jamestoffee https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y9w7-carousel/#post-361862 https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y9w7-carousel/#post-361852 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 22:02:55 +0000
I like this a lot. The only suggestion I'd make is to change "fall" simply because the image of falling off the carousel seems kind of painful. "One day you're small," while obvious, still manages to convey both the child-like images of the song and the possessions-as-stature-and-position-in-life message.

Looking forward to more.

Peace]]> Sunday Songwriters Group David Hodge https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y9w7-carousel/#post-361852 https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y9w7-carousel/#post-361798 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:38:09 +0000
Ernie]]> Sunday Songwriters Group stikman https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y9w7-carousel/#post-361798 https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y9w7-carousel/#post-361785 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 04:37:20 +0000
Thanks for the listens and posts :D
I like the production and doubled vocals. Thanks. I like trying different things when it comes to the production. Unfortunately, I don't have good monitor speakers so I really can't tell how to get the best mix as the songs keep sounding different on different speakers.
So the journey is life which goes round and round like
a carousel, a rotating community?
I tried to think of a journey where the getting there was more important than the destination which led me to think of carousels.

Then looking up travel quotes, I came across this one which seemed to fit the image of the planets as a carousel around the sun.

“Living on Earth may be expensive, but it includes an annual free trip around the Sun.”

The other idea is people are worth more investing in than possessions, so joy doesn't come from riding your particular pony; rather joy comes from sharing the experiences in life with others around you –your co-carousel riders.
Very bouncy. I chose to keep the tempo moving b/c I didn't want the song to drag in the chorus....it seems to fit the carousel spirit as well.

Thanks again.
James]]> Sunday Songwriters Group jamestoffee https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y9w7-carousel/#post-361785 https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y9w7-carousel/#post-361779 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 22:33:32 +0000 Sunday Songwriters Group John Sargent https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y9w7-carousel/#post-361779 https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y9w7-carousel/#post-361771 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 20:39:16 +0000 a carousel, a rotating community?

Ernie]]> Sunday Songwriters Group stikman https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y9w7-carousel/#post-361771 https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y9w7-carousel/#post-40428 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:44:06 +0000
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======REVISED VERSION========
Look at the king and crown
Look at the circus clown
You're up; you're down
You're living life
It's a merry-go-round

The brass ring's hanging high
You chose your horse and ride
Spinning faster, but no matter
You were made to fly

Wooden ponies painted bright
The music, gears and lights
Hold on; hold on

Chorus
Carousel, carousel
Wrap your arms round those you hold dear
Carousel, carousel
Head round the sun again here comes another year

Look at the man with clout
Look at the man without
Some days you're tall; some days you're small
It's a roundabout

You're horse is made of wood
He'd love you if he could
But love is found in the people
In the neighborhood

Their laughter mixed with yours
The world around you blurs
Ride on; ride on

Come on enjoy the ride
For living is the prize
Ride on; ride on

chorus

solo

chorus
======ORIGINAL VERSION========
Look at the king and crown
Look at the circus clown
You're up; you're down
You're living life
It's a merry-go-round

The brass ring's hanging high
You chose your horse and ride
Spinning faster, but no matter
You were made to fly

Wooden ponies painted bright
The music, gears and lights
Hold on; hold on

Chorus
Carousel, carousel
Wrap your arms round those you hold dear
Carousel, carousel
Head round the sun again here comes another year

Look at the man with clout
Look at the man without
Some days you're tall; some days you fall
It's a roundabout

You're horse is made of wood
He'd love you if he could
But love is found in the people
In the neighborhood

Their laughter mixed with yours
The world around you blurs
Ride on; ride on

Come on enjoy the ride
For living is the prize
Ride on; ride on

chorus

solo

chorus]]> Sunday Songwriters Group jamestoffee https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y9w7-carousel/#post-40428