Leave Blueshire NOW YOU CREEP!! LOL
A place best visited in memories.
I get what you mean though, something about that time of life that is so care free and you don't even know how care free it is yet.
We now have the perspective to know what a special time that was.
Great production and mixing on this one man, really well done all around.

Leave Blueshire NOW YOU CREEP!! LOL A place best visited in memories. I get what you mean though, something about that time of life that is so care free and you don't even know how care free it is yet. We now have the perspective to know what a special time that was. Great production and mixing on this one man, really well done all around.

I love the nostalgic feel to this. It's so enticing when life gets heavy. Love the solo!

I love the nostalgic feel to this. It's so enticing when life gets heavy. Love the solo!

heading back to Blueshire

*love the tone on that fuzzy guitar that comes in towards the end. and these melodies are so evocative

heading back to Blueshire <3 *love the tone on that fuzzy guitar that comes in towards the end. and these melodies are so evocative

You've nailed the weird British village vibe, I should know, I'm from one
It's giving Kinks vibe and I'm here for it.

You've nailed the weird British village vibe, I should know, I'm from one :D It's giving Kinks vibe and I'm here for it.

love the melody of the bass, it has such a wavey vibe to it.  Summer camp vibes throughout especially when the fuzz guitar solo comes in.  A triumphant return to Blueshire. 

love the melody of the bass, it has such a wavey vibe to it. Summer camp vibes throughout especially when the fuzz guitar solo comes in. A triumphant return to Blueshire.

Definitely vibes of a different time, love the fuzz!

Definitely vibes of a different time, love the fuzz!

Beautiful track. Love that epic guitar solo. Bravo!!!

Beautiful track. Love that epic guitar solo. Bravo!!!

Lots of peaceful time on the tonic, with a sweet and easy descending bassline to set up your paradise. Really like the clarinet parts, which play into the pastoral vibe. Love the turn with "I've slept on couches and on floors/It's all down to the wire," where I'm not sure if it's *just* remembering sleepovers or if the narrator is having a rough time. And the guitar solo completes the circle, rushing and galloping back through those fields. What's it like to revisit not just a nostalgic song, but your own nostalgia about it?

Lots of peaceful time on the tonic, with a sweet and easy descending bassline to set up your paradise. Really like the clarinet parts, which play into the pastoral vibe. Love the turn with "I've slept on couches and on floors/It's all down to the wire," where I'm not sure if it's *just* remembering sleepovers or if the narrator is having a rough time. And the guitar solo completes the circle, rushing and galloping back through those fields. What's it like to revisit not just a nostalgic song, but your own nostalgia about it?

Love the acoustic guitar with your vocals. I feel the nostalgia there. Nice changes at 1m15.

Cool song.

Love the acoustic guitar with your vocals. I feel the nostalgia there. Nice changes at 1m15. Cool song.

What a wonderful dreamy track. I can really feel the nostalgia in this. Also, the mixing is wonderful! That guitar solo is so CRISP! I really enjoyed this and I'm keen to hear more of your tracks!

What a wonderful dreamy track. I can really feel the nostalgia in this. Also, the mixing is wonderful! That guitar solo is so CRISP! I really enjoyed this and I'm keen to hear more of your tracks!

Part of what makes memories and times like that so special is that they are fleeting.  You can't really go back, but if I did I bet a million dollars the place would seem a lot smaller than I remember. 

Thanks!  Life is often heavy these days, so a little nostalgic escape once in a while is nice I think.

Can't go wrong with a little bit of fuzz.  Thanks for listening!  Oh yeah, and for buying my album.  You rock!

I'm a yank, but between growing up with this and the Disney Robin Hood cartoon and, yes, the Kinks, among other things, I can't help but romanticize quaint English villages.  I'm sure it's different being from one.  Thanks for listening!

  Thanks!  The bass felt like one of the most important elements to me.

  Considering the times we find ourselves in, I most certainly long for a different one.  And yay fuzz!

Thanks!  I like that solo, too.

  I do like it sometimes when the lyrics are a little ambiguous and can be interpreted differently.  I think all of those things you mention are valid interpretations.  As for revisiting and having nostalgia about a nostalgic song, I think it mostly makes me feel old!  And it gets even worse, in that I remember writing a song that's super nostalgic about childhood even further back in 2001.  And I'm more than twice as old now as I was then.  Heck, I feel super nostalgic about 2001, especially the pre- 9/11 days.  I'm somehow doubtful I'll ever feel nostalgic about the past few years, but I suppose you never know.

Thank you kindly.  Nostalgia is strong with this one.

Thanks for your kind comment!  I am always trying to get better at mixing.  I'll be sure to check out some of your stuff, too!

[quote=SQF]Leave Blueshire NOW YOU CREEP!! LOL A place best visited in memories. I get what you mean though, something about that time of life that is so care free and you don't even know how care free it is yet. We now have the perspective to know what a special time that was. Great production and mixing on this one man, really well done all around. [/quote]Part of what makes memories and times like that so special is that they are fleeting. You can't really go back, but if I did I bet a million dollars the place would seem a lot smaller than I remember. :) [quote=PeterM]I love the nostalgic feel to this. It's so enticing when life gets heavy. Love the solo![/quote]Thanks! Life is often heavy these days, so a little nostalgic escape once in a while is nice I think. [quote=jwh]heading back to Blueshire <3 *love the tone on that fuzzy guitar that comes in towards the end. and these melodies are so evocative[/quote]Can't go wrong with a little bit of fuzz. Thanks for listening! Oh yeah, and for buying my album. You rock! [quote=alonemusic]You've nailed the weird British village vibe, I should know, I'm from one :D It's giving Kinks vibe and I'm here for it.[/quote]I'm a yank, but between growing up with this and the Disney Robin Hood cartoon and, yes, the Kinks, among other things, I can't help but romanticize quaint English villages. I'm sure it's different being from one. Thanks for listening! [quote=Tone Matrix]love the melody of the bass, it has such a wavey vibe to it. Summer camp vibes throughout especially when the fuzz guitar solo comes in. A triumphant return to Blueshire. [/quote] Thanks! The bass felt like one of the most important elements to me. [quote=mzunguko]Definitely vibes of a different time, love the fuzz![/quote] Considering the times we find ourselves in, I most certainly long for a different one. And yay fuzz! [quote=Q-Rosh]Beautiful track. Love that epic guitar solo. Bravo!!![/quote]Thanks! I like that solo, too. [quote=sleepside]Lots of peaceful time on the tonic, with a sweet and easy descending bassline to set up your paradise. Really like the clarinet parts, which play into the pastoral vibe. Love the turn with "I've slept on couches and on floors/It's all down to the wire," where I'm not sure if it's *just* remembering sleepovers or if the narrator is having a rough time. And the guitar solo completes the circle, rushing and galloping back through those fields. What's it like to revisit not just a nostalgic song, but your own nostalgia about it?[/quote] I do like it sometimes when the lyrics are a little ambiguous and can be interpreted differently. I think all of those things you mention are valid interpretations. As for revisiting and having nostalgia about a nostalgic song, I think it mostly makes me feel old! And it gets even worse, in that I remember writing a song that's super nostalgic about childhood even further back in 2001. And I'm more than twice as old now as I was then. Heck, I feel super nostalgic about 2001, especially the pre- 9/11 days. I'm somehow doubtful I'll ever feel nostalgic about the past few years, but I suppose you never know. [quote=djippy]Love the acoustic guitar with your vocals. I feel the nostalgia there. Nice changes at 1m15. Cool song.[/quote]Thank you kindly. Nostalgia is strong with this one. [quote=Tom Foolery]What a wonderful dreamy track. I can really feel the nostalgia in this. Also, the mixing is wonderful! That guitar solo is so CRISP! I really enjoyed this and I'm keen to hear more of your tracks![/quote]Thanks for your kind comment! I am always trying to get better at mixing. I'll be sure to check out some of your stuff, too!

You have your very own sound, recognizable from the first seconds. Beautiful track that takes us again on a journey with beautiful melodies and a nice solo!

You have your very own sound, recognizable from the first seconds. Beautiful track that takes us again on a journey with beautiful melodies and a nice solo!

"I have clear memories
Of languid green hillsides
Something inherent to me"

Okay, this has to be one of my new favorite choruses / sets of lyrics of all time. REALLY hits home - nothing beats seeing green hillsides in good health, especially if you got to call them home. I dig this song on so many levels. Great work Cosmic Cairns!

"I have clear memories Of languid green hillsides Something inherent to me" Okay, this has to be one of my new favorite choruses / sets of lyrics of all time. REALLY hits home - nothing beats seeing green hillsides in good health, especially if you got to call them home. <3 I dig this song on so many levels. Great work Cosmic Cairns!

Now I'm feeling nostalgic for summer camp of youth. Blueshire is such a cool name. Hobbits's? Lovely lyrics and vocals. The lyrics and song really capture the mood and bring some feels here. Nice you revisited an old song. Revisiting old song and and memories I suppose. Nice work!

Now I'm feeling nostalgic for summer camp of youth. Blueshire is such a cool name. Hobbits's? Lovely lyrics and vocals. The lyrics and song really capture the mood and bring some feels here. Nice you revisited an old song. Revisiting old song and and memories I suppose. Nice work!

This is just filled with nostalgia. Really enjoyed this one.

This is just filled with nostalgia. Really enjoyed this one.

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Thanks for coming on the journey with me!

Thank you!  I don't get to see a ton of green hillsides where I live, but there's something about them that tugs at the old heartstrings when I do encounter them.  There's an automatic nostalgic feeling for sure.

Hobbits would fit well here I think.  The camp was Robin Hood themed, but both are based in British mythology.  There's that common draw of forests and adventures.

Thanks for listening and going down nostalgia lane with me!

I remember watching this cartoon a lot in my youth.  It was one of my favorites!

[quote=Kedbreak136]You have your very own sound, recognizable from the first seconds. Beautiful track that takes us again on a journey with beautiful melodies and a nice solo![/quote]Thanks for coming on the journey with me! [quote=levelcapybara]"I have clear memories Of languid green hillsides Something inherent to me" Okay, this has to be one of my new favorite choruses / sets of lyrics of all time. REALLY hits home - nothing beats seeing green hillsides in good health, especially if you got to call them home. <3 I dig this song on so many levels. Great work Cosmic Cairns![/quote]Thank you! I don't get to see a ton of green hillsides where I live, but there's something about them that tugs at the old heartstrings when I do encounter them. There's an automatic nostalgic feeling for sure. [quote=miraclemiles]Now I'm feeling nostalgic for summer camp of youth. Blueshire is such a cool name. Hobbits's? Lovely lyrics and vocals. The lyrics and song really capture the mood and bring some feels here. Nice you revisited an old song. Revisiting old song and and memories I suppose. Nice work! [/quote]Hobbits would fit well here I think. The camp was Robin Hood themed, but both are based in British mythology. There's that common draw of forests and adventures. [quote=BarristerPlong]This is just filled with nostalgia. Really enjoyed this one.[/quote]Thanks for listening and going down nostalgia lane with me! [quote=emily][img]https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExOGNkOTJyc2M0eWRsdXlva285Z2ptdHdha2xhOXRkd2RmY2Y1NmJ3dyZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/NhuiLwvb9qk2k/giphy.gif[/img] <3[/quote]I remember watching this cartoon a lot in my youth. It was one of my favorites!

me too cc - they used to play it at the library for us kids on a little screen set up with a reel to reel

me too cc - they used to play it at the library for us kids on a little screen set up with a reel to reel <3

Another great song.  Love the key change at 1:15 and how the solo busts in at 3:00.

Another great song. Love the key change at 1:15 and how the solo busts in at 3:00.

Thanks!  I'm trying to work a few more key changes into some songs.  I do think it often makes things more interesting. 

[quote=Chrisfoo]Another great song. Love the key change at 1:15 and how the solo busts in at 3:00.[/quote]Thanks! I'm trying to work a few more key changes into some songs. I do think it often makes things more interesting.

Blueshire may be in your heart, but we can make our own Blueshire.

Blueshire may be in your heart, but we can make our own Blueshire.

Hopefully everyone can get a little bit of Blueshire out of this.

[quote=DESLRV]Blueshire may be in your heart, but we can make our own Blueshire.[/quote]Hopefully everyone can get a little bit of Blueshire out of this.