"DOWN RIVER"
I’ve never been a dreamer
I’ve never had it all
I’ve never been to heaven, no
Never listened for the call
I’ve travelled on my own road
Never knowing where it’s going through
I’ve never been a talker
Never waited to be spoken to
Ain’t nothing but a man
Slipping down river
Just being what I am
Spreading these restless wings on the winds of change
So many people in this world
Need a light to shine
They put their roots down somewhere
To fit the grand design
Pay the future for the here and now
Chained to the treadmill
You’ve got to live those dreams somehow
Or somebody else will
You can cry out loud
For everything you dreamed of
Stand tall and proud
With everything you learned
I ain’t nothing but a man
Slipping down river
Just being what I am
Spreading these restless wings on the winds of change
They say you can have it all
But it’s all illusion
It’s the rise and fall
Of the great delusion
I ain’t nothing but a man
Slipping down river
Just being what I am
Spreading these restless wings on the winds of change
How did I miss this? Way cool, gents. Well constructed, and beautifully delivered!
you guys got a good thing happening!...
Great intro...sweet clear guitars...and it all kicks in nicely...nice job on the vocals and lead guitar fit nicely and not over done...enjoyed the track Ron! 👍
Gary, thank you! We're meeting in the middle of our two styles here and finding something new, and loving it!
Wow I hopes not be the last in line to comment this great music by you two,
love the mix!!!!
Hey thank you Joseph! And don't worry, we'll always have the last word 😜
Great intro...sweet clear guitars...and it all kicks in nicely...nice job on the vocals and lead guitar fit nicely and not over done...enjoyed the track Ron! 👍
Wow I hopes not be the last in line to comment this great music by you two,
love the mix!!!!
I absolutely love this song. Right out of the gate the song pulls you in. Very uplifting. Awesome vocal performance. Really enjoying all of your new tunes!
Hey Lonnie! We're on an amazing musical journey here, thanks for coming with us! Really appreciate your comments 😃
I love all three songs posted so far but this one is my favorite! I absolutely love it! Chris and Ron - you are brilliant! Love you both with much respect and big warm hugs! Looking forward to more!
And a big hug back to you from both of us Piyali! Thank you so much!
I absolutely love this song. Right out of the gate the song pulls you in. Very uplifting. Awesome vocal performance. Really enjoying all of your new tunes!
I love all three songs posted so far but this one is my favorite! I absolutely love it! Chris and Ron - you are brilliant! Love you both with much respect and big warm hugs! Looking forward to more!
Hey, another great sound. I am in awe of the new sounds. Words have eluded me again.
I think I will forget about finding the words to say how brilliant this song is and just sit back, put my headphones back on and listen again. Great work guys...I'm really looking to the next track :D
Thank you Lindsey!! We are having a blast creating this new music
Atlantica! This group easily made it straight into my memory! I have heard a few songs on FB ... yes! This is great. A wonderful teamwork on all ends. The results are songs like 'Down River'. I am positive I shall hear more of Atlantica!
Superb instrumentation, wonderful lyrics and vocals performing them. All such a treat to the ears!
Thank you Heinz! Song number three should be tickling your ears in a day or two.
Atlantica! This group easily made it straight into my memory! I have heard a few songs on FB ... yes! This is great. A wonderful teamwork on all ends. The results are songs like 'Down River'. I am positive I shall hear more of Atlantica!
Superb instrumentation, wonderful lyrics and vocals performing them. All such a treat to the ears!
Great Track !
started out w/ chorus ? good call :
well produced song , love the vocals & guitars for sure :
radio ready ;
Thank you Akashaman, really appreciate you listening and commenting! Radio ready? That's the plan 😎
Sounds great guys. Keep them coming.
Thanks mate - we're doing our best to do just that 😃!!
Great Track !
started out w/ chorus ? good call :
well produced song , love the vocals & guitars for sure :
radio ready ;:)
My friends you guys have got a great thing here keep it up . Ron you my friend are a hell of a guitars
Bubba, we are having so much fun together on this project that the only thing either of us can do is to keep on going at it! And thanks from both of us!!
This is a new mix and immediately those vocals are cutting through with more clarity - nicely mixed up Chris ! What you sing across that introduction is now crystal clear through my tiny apple pods
They now sit where they belong right up front of house letting us listen to the message within. Are the backing just Chris or Ron as well ?
Instruments are all played and placed pretty damned perfectly in this mix. The guitar solo section in the middle 8 is lush the climbs are just great especially that scale as the vocal drop backs in.
Ron your playing more the rthym guitar chord structures put me in mind of Andy Taylor ( Duran Duran ) he manages to get the same level of power flowing and uses similar effects especially on his solo works. That's meant as a compliment by the way !
A very cool sounding track I'm getting an underlying country feel from song construction but a real rock flow from the way the song has been played out.An interesting fusion which is probably not intended but for my ears sounds spot on.
I know you both want to get serious feedback/ critique - for me the only element that still sounds out is that 1st guitar solo - sounds real loud compared to the rest of the guitar parts throughout the track. The devil is often in the details and we all hear things differently but I'd be tempted to mix it back a little - great playing and tone just for my head space slightly to in your face within the mix..
Thank you Steven! Really pleased you like the new mix, we think it gives the song the impact it deserves! It's obviously a state secret as to who played what and who did what, lol, but I'll own up to all the vocals
This is a new mix and immediately those vocals are cutting through with more clarity - nicely mixed up Chris ! What you sing across that introduction is now crystal clear through my tiny apple pods
They now sit where they belong right up front of house letting us listen to the message within. Are the backing just Chris or Ron as well ?
Instruments are all played and placed pretty damned perfectly in this mix. The guitar solo section in the middle 8 is lush the climbs are just great especially that scale as the vocal drop backs in.
Ron your playing more the rthym guitar chord structures put me in mind of Andy Taylor ( Duran Duran ) he manages to get the same level of power flowing and uses similar effects especially on his solo works. That's meant as a compliment by the way !
A very cool sounding track I'm getting an underlying country feel from song construction but a real rock flow from the way the song has been played out.An interesting fusion which is probably not intended but for my ears sounds spot on.
I know you both want to get serious feedback/ critique - for me the only element that still sounds out is that 1st guitar solo - sounds real loud compared to the rest of the guitar parts throughout the track. The devil is often in the details and we all hear things differently but I'd be tempted to mix it back a little - great playing and tone just for my head space slightly to in your face within the mix..
My friends you guys have got a great thing here keep it up . Ron you my friend are a hell of a guitars
Over the top of excellence!!
Wow...Thank you Carol Sue!! ❤️
Over the top of excellence!!
Awesome tune guys! Keep em coming!!
Thanks Sat!! and you can be sure that we will 😜
Well you have two wicked kewl
tracks to start your LP. Down River is class...
The writing has substance that can be rare these days it seems. Vocal delivery was done to perfection! Base line was great, loved the piano sweet. And the lead guitar gives that extra power to enhance the song. Great listen and another that I will return to.
Jerry, thanks so much for listening and for those kind words, really appreciated by both of us 🙂
This is a cool one from Atlantica my brothers! I'm digging the lush production and this new direction. As always the guitars/keys work are excellent Ron as are the vocals and lyric Chris. From what I'm hearing with these latest two songs...you guys are onto something special. Keep it going!
Farrell
Thanks Farrell! We've let loose a musical express train with this project - there's no stopping it!!
There is some real musical magic here guys. The lyrics share a simple honesty that is most refreshing as well. Lovely.
Thanks so much David, and yes, we're loving the magic too 😃
Awesome tune guys! Keep em coming!!
Well you have two wicked kewl
tracks to start your LP. Down River is class...
The writing has substance that can be rare these days it seems. Vocal delivery was done to perfection! Base line was great, loved the piano sweet. And the lead guitar gives that extra power to enhance the song. Great listen and another that I will return to.
This is a cool one from Atlantica my brothers! I'm digging the lush production and this new direction. As always the guitars/keys work are excellent Ron as are the vocals and lyric Chris. From what I'm hearing with these latest two songs...you guys are onto something special. Keep it going!
Farrell
There is some real musical magic here guys. The lyrics share a simple honesty that is most refreshing as well. Lovely.
Very cool contemporary tune right here. Two masterful musicial talents banding together, giving of themselves to create music greater than the sum of it's parts. Kudos to both of you! Can't wait to hear what's next!
Aw Bill, you say the nicest things... Thanks so much - we're having a lot of fun here! And the next one is on the way and it'll be completely different...!
Very cool contemporary tune right here. Two masterful musicial talents banding together, giving of themselves to create music greater than the sum of it's parts. Kudos to both of you! Can't wait to hear what's next!
Wow wow wow!
Thanks Morris!! and there's going to be more, more more!
Nice job guys. Really enjoying this project band. Hope to see it keep going a long time. I have many things to say to you both but its not time to do so. Im onboard for sure. Its important online today to keep it about the music. Screw us! The music is what we are here for! So, thanks so!
Thanks Dace!! Talking through our music is what we all do best. Even when we don't have the words to say, we can feel them and say them in the notes.
Wow wow wow!
Enjoying the pristine clarity of this song. Beautiful songwriting, arranging and mix. The hook in this tune is incredible, with a fantastic drum track. ( love that snare drum) !! Now we get to the personnel, Magical lyrics, vocals and keys from Chris. Mr. Dadey's solos soar at just the right time and place. Chris and Ron both combine to create some amazing music... Superb track, my friends.
Larry T.
Thank you Larry! The second track is always nervewracking, especially when you want to live up to the expectations of the first. We wanted to make everyone smile with this one!!
Enjoying the pristine clarity of this song. Beautiful songwriting, arranging and mix. The hook in this tune is incredible, with a fantastic drum track. ( love that snare drum) !! Now we get to the personnel, Magical lyrics, vocals and keys from Chris. Mr. Dadey's solos soar at just the right time and place. Chris and Ron both combine to create some amazing music... Superb track, my friends.
Larry T.