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Greetings JPFrs everywhere. I have a relatively new song to share. I'm trying to evoke a sense of longing and loss against a dreamy backdrop from which there is no escape. Have I succeeded? Also, how would you produce it and in what genre would you put it? Thanks for listening,

Ricki

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BLOOD MOON

I sleep through the night
By the Hunter’s Moon light
And dream he returns
With a passion that burns
But then breaks the dawn
I know he’s still gone
Yet I seek him by day
Like the hunter her prey

Blood Moon is rising soon
Is it best to live with this need
Or to die and be free
Under the next Blood Moon

Lone wolf bares her soul
Leaving tracks in new snow
I’ll wait until spring
See what warmth will bring
Then stay until fall
Just in case he calls
Wind howls through the cracks
When will he come back

Blood Moon is rising soon
Is it best to live with this need
Or to die and be free
Under the next Blood Moon
The next Blood Moon


©Ricki E. Bellos (BMI)

mission accomplished Ricki!I love the title as well as the story.Nice guitar and sorrowful vocals.Mike

Got the sense of longing for sure, Ricki. Not sure what genre it would fall under, maybe Folk or Americana, not real sure to be honest, but I enjoyed the listen. Production wise, IMO less is more for this type of song. Maybe some kind of strings to help evoke the sense of longing and hopelessness. -TK

I think you style of songs do lend themselves to the more amerciana sound. Do you play any other instruments? If not, go out and buy a ukulele (or two -- they are small, ha, ha). That way you could add extra parts here and there. ... and go out and buy a cajon, shaker and tambourine -- there's your percussion. That would sound great in this tune. You already have fine harmonies in there -- add more tracks!

I always enjoy your stuff, you are a fine writer and performer!

A beautiful melody of warm pickin, which melds with your vocals and supports the lyrics perfectly, Ricki.

It has a real classic feel to it.

Pensive, longing and downright lonesome sounding, Ricki.

This would work well in several genres but I would have enjoyed having a front seat in a quiet little venue and just sit there soaking in all the many qualities of the song and the singer.

For fun in the studio... I wonder how it would sound with a bluegrass backing... ala Alison Krauss? (Hope I spelled her name correctly.)

Thanks for sharing this with us. I really enjoyed it.

Dave

why won't this go away?!?

Hi TKO, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the production tip. I'm a less-is-more kinda gal myself and usually throw everything into the Americana genre. It's just easier.

Ricki

Thanks for listening, Kevin. Glad you enjoyed it. That's quite a shopping list! I'llhave my team get right on it!

Ricki

Thanks Mike, glad the sorrow came through.

Ricki

Thanks Nelson, I appreciate the listen and comments.

Ricki

Thanks for listening and commenting, Dave. I would love to hear this done ala Alison Krauss! Glad you enjoyed it.

Ricki

yes Ricki, it's dreamy/soothing, nice job.

Calvin


http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart

Thanks Calvin, hope it didn't put you to sleep!

Ricki

Hey Ricki,

Definately hear the longing in the lyric made clear by your vocal. While I agree it could be a simple folk tune, I see it more in a new age type genre with very atmospheric sounds with maybe a piano or classical style guitar leading the way and vocals more in the background. I realize that is likely quite different than those that have posted see it, but for whatever reason that is what came to mind.

Really enjoyed the guitar work btw

Dave

Very plaintive and sparse in the lyric and vocal. I could hear this being done with an atmospheric accompaniment with maybe even a higher pitched vocal as a sound track kind of song, say for the Vikings, or one of the woodsy gothic shows. with a celtic wailing or keening quality in the vocal. -that's my kinda weird take on it. Intriguing lyrics and vocal.

Thanks for the production tips, Dave. Any idea is better than what I have...none! About the guitar work, I just discovered drop D tuning! Whoa!

Ricki

Thanks for listening, Pete. I'm not sure I get what you mean about the vocals. Is there a vocalist you can suggest so I can hear it? Thanks,

Ricki

hmmm? maybe Enya https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfOrplg80MM

or more americana--https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvREUDH2BZ0

Hi Ricki,

Beautiful song. No nits here.

I definitely see this in the Folk genre, kind of a Judy Collins type of folk. Strings would be a nice touch to this song.

Great work!

Karen

I really like the lyric and melody.

I think this could turn into a good Indie song that would make it very current with a little production adjustments and maybe harmonies in different places.

The dropping harmonies in the verses, I'm on the fence, I think if they were more longing in their sound it would change things and felt there needed to be some harmonies in the chorus, but like I said, different production ideas applied to this can take it into any direction.

Always a good song and always happy to listen!

Tammy

Got it, Pete, and thanks. I love them both.

Thanks for listening Karen, and glad you like it. I love Judy too!

Ricki

Thanks Tammy for your input. Sometimes I hear the harmony, sometimes not. I would ask for it if ever I had an opportunity and found the right singer.

Ricki

Hi Rikki. Love the song and think it is very close to being a blues.
Folky blues maybe. Cheers.

Pleased to meet you TuiGorge. Glad you like it and thanks for listening.

Ricki

It's very poetic.
Sounds like something I would have listened to in early '70's folk music clubs but better.
It comes over as being honest and sincere.
Imagery aplenty.
Vic

very interesting, my favorite part is where the chorus starts, that first two lines and the chording choices kill me. The outro is right up my alley, I love it....well done.

Thanks Vic. I don't care what anyone else says, I take "poetic" as a compliment.

Ricki

Thanks for listening, Mac, and glad you like it.

Ricki

Hi Ricki,

This song has a primal feel that is very compelling!
Very nice work!

Lisa

Thanks Lisa, I guess. I've been known to compel people to become primal, as in scream and tear out their hair.

Ricki