The weather in Scotland has been warm and sunny for the last two weeks, with barely a cloud in the sky. While not unheard of it is unusual. April blue skies,Where has all the rain gone?Sunshine, easy mind.Feels like a new song. Front step, front porch,Sitting in the sunshine.Like a summers day in April,Let itContinue reading “April Blue Skies”
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Some of my favourite songs just now
Bugs Tune EP
“Bugs Tune EP” was originally released back in December 2012. It wasn’t long after the birth of my son. Believe it or not, the EP was recorded on a Blackberry Playbook. Remember those? Didn’t think so. Fair play though, it did a good job of recording these for me. I used the single microphone builtContinue reading “Bugs Tune EP”
Mr Waits Said Hold On
Sometimes,when I’m feeling low,I find a quiet placeand get my headphones.Tom Waits —”Hold On.”It’s that first chord —a warm D chord —just opens up the world.It’s like an old friend.And the words —the lyrics —make you smile,make you laugh,make you feel,make you think.A warm embrace.I can see her —the old motel, paint worn and peeling,breathContinue reading “Mr Waits Said Hold On”
I Am Alive
Death is seductive.Life is reductive.To the earth,to the soil,we will return.ButI’m too old to die young.Too far gonefor the black tie,the graveyard moan.Too plainto deny it’s after me.It’s going to get me.But smart enoughto knowLive right now.Crack a smile.And yellI am alive. (c) Paul Andrew Sneddon
Paul Andrew Sneddon 