Genre: Alternative Rock
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This is quite a mantra. Not to be taken too seriously. I've been trying to get rid of some of my oldies, so I can post some songs I have actually done this year.This song is just a message. Please stay tuned for more to come. Lyrics:
Better DaysWater and fire, the wind and the stone Will wash my thoughts away Lunar eruptions and all this corruption Won’t lead to better days And I know a better way And I know there’ll be better days Golden-red and silver gardens Roam around my eyes Then I saw another color Forming in the sky And I know of a better way And I know there’ll be better days Tractors are humming, the day is coming Life is on the run Windows are crashing, bullets are passing Flamingo’s on the lawn And I know of a better way And I know there’ll be better days A boy and a girl, they travel the world, But they don’t know where to stop Under the ocean and into the clouds Reaching for the mountain top And I know a better way And I know there’ll be better days Water and fire, the wind and the stone Will wash my thoughts away Lunar eruptions and all this corruption Won’t lead to better days And I know a better way And I know there’ll be better days Words and music by David Armbruster |
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The Infinites
More of your trademark style - laid back and kinda Lucy In The Skies, but more contemporary.
Very visual - I can actually see those flamingos! Good time to release this sentiment given the worldwide situation. Yes - there will be better days indeed. The military drum at the end seems to stamp some authority on your mantra as if to say, "Listen up - it's true, there will be...!"
Really enjoying your poetry.
Cheers,
Jim
The Infinites
Forgot to say - it doesn't sound like it's 4'51" long - really flies in!
DL'd and on the pod. Great words.
Jim
lavalamp
I thought it might be an appropriate tune to post, timing-wise.
4'51"- I didn't even realize that. It didn't seem that long.
Thanks Jim,
Dave
ted23
Has a very nice live feel to it.
I like that it's nice and clear, not over complicated in it's production but with all the ingredients included. It's a tune to sing along to thats for sure! Very catchy.
Nice one
lavalamp
Cool. Glad you enjoyed.
Dave
tempie
groovey lyrics - have to tell you that I listened to this yesterday but didn't have time to comment and as I was putting hay up last night the line came to me "Tractors are humming, the day is coming, life is on the run". What a cool line! Life is on the run indeed.
Really like the chiming arpeggio guitar...also the percussion - seems to be in the same vein as Hand Tinted Photograph - it suits your singing/lyric style. Hand Tinted and this one are two of my favorites...
tempie
sorry, earlier this morning rather...best to sleep before posting...still can't get that line out of my head...
lavalamp
Hey brother. Thanks for stopping by. Really appreciate the comments.
Dave
Lennon714
by... not a long 5 minutes at all. It's such a Lavalamp song. Hopeful lyrics, but not bubblegum. A difficult thing to do.
I'd like to see how a bridge would work in this. Something to change it up in the middle.
cool song!
lavalamp
The bridge- Yeah, I know. I'm just lazy. It's not like I'm getting paid. lol
If someone pays me, I'll put a nice bridge in. Hell, I'll put the Golden Gate in.
Thanks Eric,
Dave
Lennon714
I love that attitude. The production quality of my tracks is directly proportionate to the amount I get paid for my work. I really wish I wasn't lazy, but... whatever...
that80sboy
saw in the forums you were looking for me....i have been away far too long....hope to be back with some new stuff soon!...as for you your new/old tune here...music kinda reminds me of the cocteau twins...and i LOVE the cocteau twins sound...and the lyrics are true....better days lie ahead!...mark
lavalamp
Hope you stick around for a while. Glad you liked this tune. Come back for more. I'll be waiting to hear some from you, too.
Dave
magnatone
What a GREAT tune Dave!
lavalamp
What a GREAT comment.
Dave
Feter
Great rockin song my freind ...loved the guitar line ..
with sphere of strings ...good work ..thnx alot for
sharin !!!!
lavalamp
...to see you. I always value your support, too. Thank you for dropping by. My door's always open for you.
Dave
EEFliess
very whimsical Beatles, also very 80's Brit New Wave...
Like your poetic lyrics and your approach to them...
almost like Siouxsie and the Banshees' take on "Dear Prudence"
I'm a'really liking this, David!
lavalamp
Love that one. I guess you could say I was influenced by that sound on this one.
Glad you stopped by. Thanks
Dave
lengold
Dave - I agree about Beatles comments. I can imagine a big choir at the end fading away - with a massive audience singing along. Great production.
Cheers
Len
lavalamp
Thanks. Looking forward to your interview?? Right?
Thanks again,
Dave
estellie
Hey Dave,
It really IS a mantra, or like an anthem for the hopeful.
*E
lavalamp
Thanks E. Always glad to hear such kind words. Don't be a stranger.
Dave
TG
Love the words and general feeling i get while listening, like a sea shell
lavalamp
Thanks for coming by. Miss you buddy.
Dave
Vic Holman
... hell are you doing on page 3 already? that sucks!!
anyway about the tune. cool 60's vibe that you do so well. has a bit of a Donavon meets Coldplay. if that makes sense.
excellent tune Dave!
lavalamp
I always say that the music page should be longer. My biggest gripe here at MJ.
Anyway, thanks Vic. You're the man.
Dave
saymme
Better Days
Water and fire, the wind and the stone
Will wash my thoughts away
Lunar eruptions and all this corruption
Won%u2019t lead to better days
And I know a better way
And I know there%u2019ll be better days
Golden-red and silver gardens
Roam around my eyes
Then I saw another color
Forming in the sky
And I know of a better way
And I know there%u2019ll be better days
Tractors are humming, the day is coming
Life is on the run
Windows are crashing, bullets are passing
Flamingo%u2019s on the lawn
And I know of a better way
And I know there%u2019ll be better days
A boy and a girl, they travel the world,
But they don%u2019t know where to stop
Under the ocean and into the clouds
Reaching for the mountain top
And I know a better way
And I know there%u2019ll be better days
Water and fire, the wind and the stone
Will wash my thoughts away
Lunar eruptions and all this corruption
Won%u2019t lead to better days
And I know a better way
And I know there%u2019ll be better days
Better Days
Water and fire, the wind and the stone
Will wash my thoughts away
Lunar eruptions and all this corruption
Won%u2019t lead to better days
And I know a better way
And I know there%u2019ll be better days
Golden-red and silver gardens
Roam around my eyes
Then I saw another color
Forming in the sky
And I know of a better way
And I know there%u2019ll be better days
Tractors are humming, the day is coming
Life is on the run
Windows are crashing, bullets are passing
Flamingo%u2019s on the lawn
And I know of a better way
And I know there%u2019ll be better days
A boy and a girl, they travel the world,
But they don%u2019t know where to stop
Under the ocean and into the clouds
Reaching for the mountain top
And I know a better way
And I know there%u2019ll be better days
Water and fire, the wind and the stone
Will wash my thoughts away
Lunar eruptions and all this corruption
Won%u2019t lead to better days
And I know a better way
And I know there%u2019ll be better days *
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...Awesome song Dave - A Definate FAV : ) ( :
Beautiful lyrics & singing & playing & Music LOVE the tempo , really cool with this tempo to these kind of lyrics.. !! The contrast- (I always love contrasts) btw the meaningful words & the really cool 'laidback' Music , laidback meaning 110% Positive ...!
Courtsey to You ( : DL!!!
lavalamp
...I know the lyrics already. lol
Thanks a lot. Glad you support me.
Dave
guitapick
Looking for that better way...but this will more than suffice for now, David. Love the chorus...
lavalamp
Just a little song. Glad you liked it.
Dave
five_extra_arms
And all this corruption, Tractors are humming, the day is coming, Windows are crashing, bullets are passing... killer stuff dude. Really memorable performance.
I really think you've improved since your last song.
LOL!
I downloaded this yesterday and just now had a chance to comment. 4'51"? That means I've listened to it for about 3 1/2 hours in dog years.
lavalamp
Hey man, really? I'm improving? lol
Glad you liked the words. I'm going to have to put a brand new one up soon. I keep finding things in my closet.
Thanks,
Dave
jiguma
Nice feel that grooves along - that crash in the LHS gets a little repetitive at times, but doesn't detract from the general movement of the song. Lyrics are cool - hope there'll be a lot of better days.
N
lavalamp
We all have our own "Blue Jay Way", you know. I was just putting up some of my b-sides, that's all.
Thanks for listening and enjoy the weather down under. We got hit by a snow storm last night.
Dave
musichead
I like fade ins. Sounds like we write in about the same style.
I really like the melody to this. Very nice production. Layered just right.
Great lead guitar.. I prefer a guitar like that..you know the less is more idea!! Great Tune.Great sound!!!
lavalamp
I'm going to have to check out some more of your tunes. Yeah, sometimes I take the simple approach musically and concentrate on the lyrics. And sometimes all simple. lol
Hope to see you around more often.
Dave
dajama
on this are excellent. And I love the way you deliver them (as always!). Nice drums, and the pushing, driving beat is perfect for the vocal. Nice guitar sound on the lead (although I'd have made it louder!) and good sound overall. Very cool. You never disappoint. Nicely done, my friend. Peace.
lavalamp
This was really a throw away song. But, the lyrics seemed fitting for the times. I was trying to do a sort of Magical Mystery Tour thing. Glad you liked.
I'll be post new ones after X-Mas. I have done many this year, but I haven't gotten around to posting any. You're currently helping me with one of them. THANKS.
Dave
michael2
i thought i was caught up with the things i was meaning to check out, but somehow this escaped me. so glad i found it. really in love with this one. love the whole sound of this track. it's like a song that would be my fave album track by some obscure english band. don't really know what to say but really nice track. it's a perfect length, and i love the repetition and lyrics. i know that it's almost 5 minutes long, but i could have gone all night. really outstanding song Dave, one of your best.
lavalamp
...threw this one out. I thought it might be too repetitive. Lennon 714 said it could use a bridge or something. I tend to agree. But, on the other hand I liked the drony sound. English-sound.
Thanks M2. Always appreciate your words.
Dave
Very beatle-esque, I like this one & even downloaded it
lavalamp
Thanks for listening. And I think your B-day is around this time. So, I hope you had a good one.
Dave
Skean
I really hope that too... This is very well done in many ways.. I special liked your singing/lyrics nice message.. TX
lavalamp
I thought you had heard this before. Anyone, thanks for coming by and commenting.
Dave
Skean
When I hear a good track it's easy to go back for more AND I so I had not comment OKAY sometimes I don't comment I just fave it to show I like/love it. :D)