Ian Patterson songs
I have included the lyrics as they are very poignant to the recent atrocities both in London and New York. I wrote the arrangement as a surprise for her as well as performed the music onto my Akai DPS 24 track digital recorder. The new mix has been significantly enhanced thanks to the fine contributions of three US based professional musicians and friends, John Havlicek (organ) NY, Peter Generous (drums) Chicago, and another great musician in the band, Carlos (bass) NYC. Finally the awesome Greg V (Nashville) and from the famous Stevie Ray Vaughan Band, agreed to add another guitar voice to mine. I think it develops into an exciting piece of music.
Kalliope originally composed this to run for 5 minutes so there is lots of new entries of instruments, feel and key changes to build the song to a peak. You will hear the band kick in with Eve and Madonna half way through the song.
Thanks immensely to all the above guys from the DPSWorld Board for doing this special thing for my students. The piece is a unique collaboration coming out of strong passions for world peace. Finally thank YOU for listening and encouraging our students, some of whom experienced the bombings first hand.
Ian Patterson,
LONDON
Some say love, is an eagle that's shot when it's asleep
Some say love is the winter, the frostbites and the cold
I say love is a diamond, that glitters forevermore
CHORUS
'cause of you, you opened up the door
You showed me what life's all about,
I wanna know more
Waterfalls in my heart they're rushing
Fireworks in the dark they're sparkling
Calm, let it begin.
Daffodils in the spring are blooming
Nightingales in the wind are swooping
Calm, let it begin
Some say love's like a, shattering window pane,
that's broken and left in shame
Some say love's like a, staggering bitter burn,
that's left with no return
Some say love is a riddle, too hard to understand
I say love is a rescue, a lifeline in my hand
CHORUS
BRIDGE:
You may think there's no sunshine
But the moon will always glow
You may think you're stuck in a desert
But the mirage will always show
CHORUS
358 plays as of 9th July-31st October, 2005
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SidChigger 07-10-05 Very well done Ian - Mix sounds really good from here. Wonderfully written and sung - My heart goes out to you folks.. Welcome to Songramp by the way -
Sid spanishmartin 07-10-05 Beautiful Ian!
-Tony. ProfCott 07-10-05 Nicely done ,Ian!
Rob Monument 07-10-05
Enormous talent shown here by the girls. Well documented and supported, Ian. Wow...
-Andy- sophia 07-10-05
This song is a sure fire hit! It has great potential! Well Done !
the-taste-of-ink 07-11-05 great song well done!
xxhayzxx 07-11-05 ahhh beautiful tune!!!! congrats!!!
Christiana24 07-11-05 Fabulous song, great lyrics, would definately buy this track if it was released! Well done! Chrissie
ian1969 07-11-05 Thanks everyone for supporting our students at Canons High in Edgware, London. Our kids had to evacuate their school on Friday after further serious bomb threats. Some kids broke into tears at what the adult world was throwing at them. This song is one way for them to counter destructivity with creativity, and to replace factional hatred with a message of love and hope.
WOW 80 plays in 24 hours and 22 votes. This will lift their spirits. Thanks to you all for taking time to be an audience.
GEN_2853969 07-11-05 Very nice Ian...Good production. -
Jerry rathole 07-11-05 wow Ian, great job. these gals sure have talent. Your playing is excellent. Can't see anything rough about the project. Tell them I am a new fan!!---rathole
havlicek 07-11-05 Just great Ian...these kids are already blowing our socks off. Oh to feel relevant again :-) I'm getting on the "fan line" right after rathole! -john
Kassanna 07-11-05 lovely song Ian... The girls did a fine job. Eve does a very nice job with the lead vocal. You have a talented music class for sure. All who worked on this should be very proud of their accomplishment. My best to you and your students May Angels Keep Deb chunter1 07-11-05
Ian, Great melody, lead singer will go somewhere someday.Nice production, the arrangement is very proffesional. Good job, Chris
pgenerous 07-11-05 Hey, Ian- The kids are alright! In fact, they're fabulous! Great job and a wonderful message of hope. You're all doing fabulous work there. Give all those kids a big thumbs up. Cheers, Pete
ian1969 07-12-05 Thanks sincerely everyone. Wow I woke this morning to see the girls' song has gone to number ONE on the Inspirational Charts! This is some GOOD news!
Janzapletal 07-12-05 Great job. The music is great, at one stage I would have liked to hear the singer a bit more towards the end. Her voice was overwhelmed by backing. Singer was very professional. Singer will be big. Awesome Job, Well done to all!
Angeza 07-12-05 After the second time I played this song, It was very difficult to get it out of my head. It has an addictive quality to it. Very catchy. Good song. Congratulations!
jinxedbeing 07-12-05 this is awesome :) hope you go far in the future. Well done.
alliedreams 07-12-05 Nice song. I wish I had started writing when I was 15, then I'd be so much farther along now! At least I was involved in music in school. I love this, you are doing a great job with those students and it shows.
Allie Dreamseeker 07-13-05 Very well done. I love the music and the lyrics are powerful. Thanks for the invite. Good job! Jen :)
Aprilshowers60 07-13-05 Beautiful piece Ian. I love the piano. Kalliope, Eve and Madoni all done a great job on this. My heart goes out to all you folks also and to everyone all over that has to go through these kind of tragidy's. Kids and Teens have a great way of bouncing back. Just look at these three. When I first started listening here I thought they were singing the harmonies to'The Rose', and then it driffted off into there on unique little style. This is great. Can't wait to hear more and thanks for the invite. This is a great song!
dreamcastle33 07-13-05 Great lyrics Kalliopi, fantastic singing, Eve, and Modonna!!! Teacher take a bow!
grahamhenderson 07-13-05 Very well done and a nice write here Ian. It is a bit too close a relation to The Rose for me musically, and I really feel the message is too abstract to cary much weight in the field it is aiming for. Did you lay the backing over the girls rendition Ian? Or was the backing done prior to the sing? It all sounds real nice whatever.
Graham makeajoyfulnoise 07-13-05 beautiful tune!! very well done...God Bless you all and you are in our prayers...peace to all of you.
buzzman78 07-13-05 Nice demo. I'd have to agree with grahamhenderson. Not only is it musically close to The Rose but the first few lines even start the same. Very nice production though.
Chris 07-15-05 Very well done Ian. For 15 Kalliopi did a great job on the lyrics as did Eve and Madona on vocals. They should be very proud. As their teacher it is great that you have taken the song to this point, that is a wonderful thing to do. ~
Chris Quack_Shite 07-15-05 It shows that Kalliopi, Eve and Madona will go far with what they do best, the lyrics are great, the tune is catchy, and with those beautiful voices this song has shown why it has become so popular in such a small amount of time. This song deserves to be on top with all the effort that has been put in. Also well done to the teacher for helping them out, without his help this might not even have been possible. Congratulations with the song! -
Chris cfm4705 07-15-05 This song made me cry when I first heard it. You guys did a very good job!
JoeC 07-15-05 I enjoyed the song- nice phrasing and lyrics and the music built very well. Some of the double-tracked vocals could be a little tighter, but the talent here is obvious. Keep them kids inspired Ian. Well done.
-Joe jfvalentine 07-17-05 WOW this is WONDERFUL. Great job by all involved. My heart and prayers go out to everyone in England. Stay strong. I love your song Ian.
-Jeannine MagicMushroom 07-17-05 This is a Good song and very Emotional. 10/10 on everything Especially the Singing voice!
RichieRich 07-18-05 Very nice - England has been attacked before by terrorist so I know they'll overcome - my heart goes to the victims' families. Really nice tune - nice job by the kids - melody works - song reminds me of Some Say Love Is Like a... I believe I heard Conway Twitty sing it. Overall, great job - lyrically as well. Rich.
ian1969 07-19-05 Wow the response has been overwhelming thanks everyone. There is a new mix on my homepage that brings out the voices more.
JulesBloeth 07-19-05 Poignant indeed. You each did a wonderful job on this song. A very timely song, to say the least. A moving, stellar performance. carr
07-31-05 Nice maturity in the lead voice erfmann 07-31-05 nice job, all. good tune.
JoeWilsonKolb 08-04-05 Lovely lovely lovely nice production. Nice lyrics, Kalliopi. You and Eve and Madona obviously have expert instruction and that puts you in a great position at your young age to continue onward with confident assurance you are succeeding and reaching dreams beyond your wildest imagination. I wish you all the very best!
Joe DevinsMusicRoom 08-06-05 Beautiful sounds. Excellent mix. Hope to see some more tunes from this page.
-Devin geo524 08-08-05 Absolutely beautiful! Vocals are gorgeous and the song really tugs at the heart strings! A beautiful dedication. Recording/production is fantastic! Enjoyed this lots!
Geo PR 08-08-05 Wonderful song!! So mature for girls this young!!! Love the arrangement and instrumentation. The lyrics are top drawer too! Absolutely great collab - a definite vote!
clairejeanne 08-16-05 Hi Ian, This is so beautiful ,I have goose bumps ......There's talent everywhere in this one .......Lyrics,singing ,music ,vocals ...it has it all Love it!...I will come back to listen to your new one.
Claire Aka Clairejeanne hbrocki 08-25-05 What a beautiful song and dedication! Very good work!!!
~Holly Blockdog 08-31-05 She sounds great for 15. Nice nice work! Nice production. Chaz songgoddess 09-08-05 If this is what she can do at 15 imagine what she'll do the older she gets and the more of life she experiences. I'm always so excited when I come across something by accident that really impressses me. Thank you for sharing this one....
Jamie tlhunter 10-27-05 This is awesome! I feel so inspired. You must have a very talented group of students. I hope these three will continue on. A bit more tweeking and this could go all the way!
Lisa ghanlon 10-30-05 great job. builds nicley. vocals are a true enjoyment.`
~ghanlon JoeWilsonKolb 10-31-05 Very nice collab, Ian. Everyone has put their heart and soul into this song and I love it, and continue to wish you and your students the very best...Joe
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