This track was written specifically for someone we lost during the recording of this album...... I had the music prepared, with an idea for lyrics, but once this person passed, this seemed a way to honor her memory. So, I rewrote the lyrics, and contacted Kati O'Toole about singing it for me, and fortunately she said yes...... As you will hear, she does a wonderful job.
The same can be said for Guy Bar Tor on bass, and guitar slinger Steve Schuffert. Absolutely wonderful players......Thank you all for your contributions ! Mastered by "Andy Jackson" of "Pink Floyd" fame.
lyrics
Where did I go, and what do I see ? This feeling of cold, thats inside of me....And who is this man, that's holding my arm ? I'm hearing His voice, He means me no harm.....I'm hearing His voice, He means me no harm.... I'm losing my breath, He's taking my soul....Completely surrendered, I give up control....I'm seeing your tears, and feeling your woe, He's taking me now, it's my time to go........I don't want to leave, my family and friends....Please know how i love you, from now until then....You've nothing to fear....I'm safe and I'm warm....I'll see you again. Be happy don't mourn.
credits
from The Great Deception (full album),
track released January 19, 2013
John Crispino (composer/drums/electronic percussion/midi keys/effects) Steve Schuffert (lead, rhythm, and acoustic guitars) Kati O'Toole (lead vocal) Guy Bar Tor (bass guitar).
The Great Deception follows the conceptual idea of a dystopian world, set not
far into the future. Drawing on elements from science fiction, the album paints a story of a post-apocalyptic planet that has been torn and shaped by war, corruption and malevolence.
Mastered by 2 time Grammy nominee & Pink Floyd Engineer Andy Jackson, & with guest appearances by Trey Gunn & Tim Bogert....more
Ein so seltsames Album ist mir lange nicht mehr untergekommen. Der Track „Blood Of The Rose“ lässt den Hörer die Stirn in Falten ziehen. Eine zuckersüße, liebliche, kitschige Melodie dringt an das Ohr des Hörers. So säuselt der Song eine Weile vor sich hin, bis er plötzlich etwa bei Halbzeit (es handelt sich um einen 10minüter) komplett die Stimmung wechselt und plötzlich mit zupackender Gitarre und Sprech-Gesang in einen floydige Bluesrock-Hymne umschlägt... sehr kurios!
(March 7, 2015) kadees