about
I had these chords searching for a song for about two decades. Indeed, I had multiple recording attempts with completely different lyrics and instrumentation over the years. They all had elements I enjoyed; just not quite right. But in a moment of inspiration, it finally came together. The right singer, the right producer and boom, here's the result.
John Kater is a renowned bass player in Australia and he'd provided backing vocals on my initial recordings at A Sharp Recording Studio. When I sang the guide vocal, I guess I had a less powerful performance in mind; more vocally subdued. Think Pet Shop Boys or New Order. I guess this is the joy of bringing your ideas to other musicians and/ or vocalists. To hear the idea and get their interpretation of it. Sometimes they do something you could never live with, but other times, you just know that's what the track required all along.
lyrics
This girl,
Is she for real,
She's off the chart,
Please forgive me as I pick myself off the floor,
Hey girl,
What is your deal,
You stole my heart,
I'm tongue tied but I'll find the words for sure.
Heaven,
I'm in heaven,
With you,
My only hope is believing,
Heaven,
I'm in heaven,
But you're not the truth,
Because I'm only dreaming.
Romance,
I find myself,
Writing you poetry,
It's no good but it's totally from the heart,
Let's dance,
With my two left feet,
I'll improvise this move for you,
I'm a fool you should know that from the start.
credits
from
These Promises,
track released March 10, 2019
Written & Produced by Dan Kelso
Synths: Dan Kelso
Lead Vocals: John Kater
Backing Vocals: Amanda Easton
Sound Engineers: Jeff Cripps & Daniele Natoli at A Sharp Recording Studio, Sydney
Mastering: Matthew Gray at Matthew Gray Mastering, Brisbane
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