Re: Tribute song to the memory of Shawn -- The Fast Lane

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Date Posted: 18:23:03 10/10/03 Fri
Author: Nick
Author Host/IP: pD9E10A8B.dip.t-dialin.net / 217.225.10.139
Subject: Re: Tribute song to the memory of Shawn
In reply to: Chris Brown 's message, "Tribute song to the memory of Shawn" on 16:14:56 10/10/03 Fri

>This is a track I've had brewing for some time now.
>It's called "The Other Side Of South". The main rhythm
>track was recorded several months ago, as was one of
>the lead harmony lines. The second harmony line was
>recorded a couple of weeks ago and I had been waffling
>back and forth with what to do with the solo. I had
>recorded several different takes, including a Bluesy
>electric guitar solo, and nothing had been working. I
>was getting very upset about it, because I feel that
>this is one of the most moving pieces of music I've
>put together and I personally love this song.
>
>I heard about Shawn Lane's passing just a few hours
>after it happened. I had met Shawn a few years ago and
>actually got to spend some time talking with him. It's
>a night that is still very fresh in my memory and I
>won't be forgetting it any time soon,(especially the
>anxiety level! lol I met him at one of my own shows
>and had to play an entire set with him right near the
>front. All went well, though). The night that he died,
>I was shocked to say the least. Shortly after getting
>the news, I did the one thing any musician could do: I
>put my emotions into the guitar.
>
>"The Other Side Of South" had been in my head that
>night, due to its' somewhat sad and reminicent feel.
>The original intent of the song was to convey to
>others what the really beautiful moments here in the
>South are like. Sitting on the front porch at sunset
>on an August night in a small town. No worries, no
>need to rush through daily life, peace and quiet.
>There's also a feeling that can't really be described
>that lends itself to the laid-back lifestyle of this
>part of the country. That is what I was trying to
>capture.
>
>I picked up the guitar and recorded, that late
>night/early morning, one take of the guitar solo. I
>hadn't even listened to it since then, until today. I
>really wouldn't change a thing. It's hard to say this
>about my own music but it nearly brought me to tears
>hearing it in full. I hope that this song stands as a
>fitting tribute to one of the genuinely nicest and
>talented musicians that it has ever been my pleasure
>to know. Rest in peace, Shawn.
>
>Here is the song:
> rel=nofollow target=_blank >href="http://www.chrisbrownguitar.com/The_Other_Side_Of
>_South.mp3">The Other Side Of South

man, honestly, i had to give some tears away, this is a very emotional and warm tune, very very beautifull!!!! + i know what feeling you tried to describe... you captured the feeling in this tune in a cool way, i really enjoyed listening, thank you for sharing this tune with us!

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