The Castle

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So I've been trying to play my guitar better. Right? Trying for more picking and melodic/harmonic notes that complement my vocals. So, this is what I've come up with! Hope you like!

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THE CASTLE
Stacey K. Black
© 2008

i'm afraid to give too much
of myself to anyone
i'm afraid
i'll never see me again

i don't want grabbing hands to touch
and tear apart all i have done
i am afraid
to become lovers my friend

i'm afraid... of you

serve me a cup of courage i'll drink it down
until then i don't want you around
you are standing there so boldly in my path
and i'm guarding my castle,
hoping no one makes me laugh

i'm afraid if you touch me there
i'll be gone i'll disappear
i'm afraid
to become a ghost

could you spare me this part
and excuse my feeble heart
i'm afraid
it's you i want the most

i'm afraid... of you

serve me a cup of courage i'll drink it down
until then i don't want you around
'cause you are standing there so smugly in my path
i'm guarding the castle
hoping no one makes me laugh

i'm afraid i'm afraid to give too much
of myself of myself to anyone
i'm afraid
i'll never see me again

i'm afraid... of you
i'm afraid... of me too.

Song Stats

Hits: 633
Comments: 15
Fans: 16
Plays: 59
Downloads: 41
Votes: 7
Uploaded: Nov 15, 2008 - 07:36:32 PM
Last Updated: Nov 15, 2008 - 07:36:32 PM Last Played: Oct 14, 2009 - 08:43:47 AM

Song License

Creative Commons License:
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Song Actions

Hardware:

Taylor 814 Acoustic Guitar, audiotechnica condenser mic, Lexicon Lambda interface, Mac PowerBook G4 (it still works!), and patience!

Software:

GB baby!

Comments

aclarke	aclarke said 358 days ago (November 15th, 2008)
	I'm not afraid.. Stacey- this is so simple and beautiful. I love how you sing this.. melody is very nice and the backing vocals really add so much. Very nicely played and a really pretty guitar melody. Check out my latest song called Ballad of The Little Tiki

Alannah	Alannah said 358 days ago (November 15th, 2008)
	Mixed Beautifully .... ... you always manage to get your vocals mixed up just right .... sounds great ... lovely singing as usual too ! Harmonies fabulous .... you truly are a professional ! Check out my latest song called I'm Drownin' - Smokey VW (feat Alannah) + Outtaorbit

lengold	lengold said 357 days ago (November 16th, 2008)
	Beautiful song, vocals AND guitar. Excellent production too. Downloaded. Thanks. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

J.A.Stewart

J.A.Stewart said 357 days ago (November 16th, 2008)

Scary Stuff
Relationships can be very scary, especially as you move beyond the cultivated superficialities and begin to glimpse the core of another person... predictably flawed and self-absorbed, to one degree or another.

It is natural to grow wary and careful when you experience heartbreak, however... the defenses we build in response are generally in inverse proportion to our inner strength and may insulate us not only from hurt, but from Life, as well. An empty castle is a cold place to dwell.

Your guitar work is improving and it provides a warm atmosphere for your best instruments --- your voice and your passion.

There's something about this particular song that reminds me a lot of Leonard Cohen... which is a VERY good thing. ;)

--- Joe

Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

pablatone	pablatone said 357 days ago (November 16th, 2008)
	this is excellent You did a marvelous job with this tune, the patience paid off. Great words and vocals and arrangement. I'm not sure I've heard anyone tackle this subject so boldly before. I'm very impressed, I'll have to check out more of your tunes now! Check out my latest song called I got a gal

Morning Light	Morning Light said 357 days ago (November 16th, 2008)
	AHHHHH SO BEAUTIFUL STACEY!!! :)* Check out my latest song called To the Children

Feter	Feter said 357 days ago (November 16th, 2008)
	The Castle How gentle and honest song ..very delicate and touchy feelings lyrics and singing ...you really controling the whole scene and all the colors there ..very nice vocal work as always ...a very nice song ..thnx alot for shari such gem !!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

Ed Hannifin

Ed Hannifin said 357 days ago (November 16th, 2008)

The guitar's getting stronger...
...which is a good thing, because YOU HAVE A TAYLOR 814, and I might have to be unexpectedly critical out of sheer jealousy...

Nice picking, and nice recording of that picking. A very strong and steady support for your vocals. Your vocals can ALWAYS stand on their own, but it's nice having them supported from below with the nice picking patterns, including something faint, high and shimmery in there...

The lead vocal is non-dramatic, and that perfectly suits the song. You have the chops, and you have the good sense not to over-sing. And the harmonies are gorgeous. Anne Cozean better give a listen to these...In fact, I think I'll nudge her in this direction...

And the song itself is really strong...

From strength to strength, Stacey...

Ed

Check out my latest song called After Loving Anne (w/jiguma, SISTERS, Komrade K and Scott Carmichael)

Skean	Skean said 357 days ago (November 16th, 2008)
	Oh Stacey This is so perfect now.... TX DL'd Check out my latest song called Walking seeking & depressed

regulus

regulus said 357 days ago (November 16th, 2008)

Your on it
girl. You have what it takes to make it in the world of folk and contemporary expressionist. This has a sound of; in the studio with a producer and manager for the new to be current starlet.

You might try some soft brush snare drum and mild bass for a accompaniment. Not that it is needed, but would open it up to a wider field of markets. It is a certainty that other artist here would not hesitate to back you up if asked. Ask and yee shall benefit. Try the forum or individual artists.

Your wonderful and I'm going to take your song home with me. Thank you for being.

Check out my latest song called Won:23

racerat	racerat said 357 days ago (November 16th, 2008)
	diamonds Stacey, Wonderful as always. Your guitar playing is really coming along! But I am still just a total sucker for your harmonies.... P Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

dolby	dolby said 356 days ago (November 17th, 2008)
	Yeah I agree with Philip, those harmonies are a killer - Nice tune - Phil Check out my latest song called You Can't Win Them All

Studioplayer	Studioplayer said 352 days ago (November 21st, 2008)
	Nice voice Nice vocals and I love the way the harmonies are done on this. Really nice song. I'm finding some nice little jewels around here. :) Check out my latest song called The One I Like

saymme	saymme said 344 days ago (November 29th, 2008)
	Another fav of mine !! Grand to hear this again dl & faved!!! Really Beautiful song..love the lyrics too You have such a gift ! Wonderful You share it w us here : ) tx!!! lena ( :

johnwhitehead	johnwhitehead said 282 days ago (January 30th, 2009)
	Smashing Beautifully sung and played, natch, but a really nice song, too. So many folks comment on the surfaces,the vocals and harmonies (all lovely), but beyond that it's your SONGWRITING that totally rocks: original, tuneful, want to hear it again stuff. New to site and this is my fave so far!! Check out my latest song called Pygmy Bone

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Name: Stacey K. Black

My latest short film, "The Truth Is Underrated," has been accepted as an Official Selection in the 2008 Action On Film International Film Festival, and has been nominated in the category: Best Female Filmmaker - Shorts. Also, just got the notif... [see more]

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