Harold's Funeral - Paul Bradford - original song recording

[Oswlek]

Still love this one, Paul. Fabulous melody and great story telling.

[YouOriginal]

Awsome paul love it :)

[psychospeakempire]

thank you.

[dashpoet]

Thanks for adding this, Paul, very fitting. Kind of a Beatles feel to the production, I love the guitar sound. 5* fav

[psychospeakempire]

thanks Mark. I was hoping you'd feel that it fits. great.

cheers!

Paul

[masje]

great job my friend

very good lyrics and feeling

i like the "delay" on voice like a man who's name is John Len...):-)

jean

[psychospeakempire]

thank you very much Jean.

[psychospeakempire]

thanks Craig. it doesn't get any better than that my friend. I don't take that kind statement for granted.

Paul

[therapy4me72]

awesomeness!! 5 stars always!!!

[psychospeakempire]

thanks!!

Paul

[ljped]

Yes the lyrics ring true and the production is first rate. Brilliant song and the photos fit in perfectly with it.

Well done Paul.

[psychospeakempire]

thanks Jack. many of those photos were taken on the island of Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands. you have such a beautiful country my friend.

Paul

[mytosis33]

Love the 70's feeling. very cool song!

[psychospeakempire]

thanks my friend!

Paul

[Bass734]

Wow this is great Paul! I love the vibe. The melody, phrasing and playing are all fantastic. Well done!

[psychospeakempire]

thank you man!

Paul

[keimzeit88]

beautiful song and pics ...

Thank you Paul!

Stone

[psychospeakempire]

no, thank you Stone!!

[Ottawarocket]

One of your best tunes Paul..love the sound of this recording *****

Rocket

[psychospeakempire]

thanks my musical brother!!

[Tilly220]

very catchy..I love the melody..and the guitar ...

[psychospeakempire]

thank you my dear. your input is always appreciated.

[CurtisMateer]

Beautiful fade. Beatlesque came to mind (the close harmonising and sitar sounding guitar picking repetitively over a flat seventh in that very distinct psychadelic Revolver era style) but then shadows of an older era came to mind also: the harmonies are more Everly Bros than Macca & Lennon (big influence on them though they were) and there is a bit of nice twangy open sky C&W gee-tar nearer the start, even that end stuff calls to mind a dobro or banjo...phew...awesome stuff mate.

[psychospeakempire]

Pete I am speechless. I thank you for those wonderful comments. I am proud of every influence you say is in there, and what's more, you are spot on. it's amazing how you picked those out. thank you again my friend. your input is always welcome.

Paul

[jimmymccombs]

REAL GOOD SONG PAUL NICE JOB

[psychospeakempire]

thanks again Jimmy!! I appreciate that.

[chuxtrux]

hi paul, i also like the jangly guitars. nice universal theme. really like the ending a lot. five stars and favorites, chuck.

[psychospeakempire]

thanks Chuck. always great to hear from you.

Paul

[jimmymac30]

Excellent song and very well performed and recorded. 5 stars and much respect sent your way!

~ Jim

[psychospeakempire]

thank you very much. right back at ya'!

Paul

[MonkeylessJohn]

Hi Paul. I remember loving this when you posted the live version. I love it even more now!!!

This is pure classic!!!

Brilliant:))

[psychospeakempire]

thank you John. that means alot buddy!

Paul

[cometogetherband]

I wasn't sure what to expect when I saw the title but this is a very excellent song! 5*****

Mike

[psychospeakempire]

thank you Mike!! much appreciated mate.

cheers!

Paul

[Oswlek]

Terrific. Sounds like it could fit onto Revolver quite easily, The imagery is certainly Beatle-esque. Wish I could come up with story lines like this one.

This line is fabulous:

didn't know him well

and it seems I never will

[psychospeakempire]

thanks man! I didn't make this up, this actually happened. I just kind of reported it in a way. :)

Paul

[healthyaddixion]

just love it. def has a beatles vibe. thanks justin.

[psychospeakempire]

thank you very much. that's a vibe I can live with. :)

Paul

[Carlfgauge]

Great Paul!!! I remember This one!!!

[psychospeakempire]

thanks Carl. I hope it didn't depress you. :)

[ByronMortimer]

most enjoyable . . . inspires me to aspire to more than lo-fi improv

[psychospeakempire]

thank you. I have plenty of lo-fi improv as well. no reason you can't do both.

Paul

[deanb92]

You da man Paul! Great song from a great writer! And I love the opening Titles and photo for Linear Time Films. Very professional looking. It hits me every time I watch your videos lately this opening is really neat! 5 stars!

[psychospeakempire]

hey Dean, thanks man! yeah, I think I'm going to stick with "Linear Time". I like it too. thanks for the input man, it's always appreciated.

Paul

[psychospeakempire]

By the way Dean, you and Chuck Picklesimer are two big reasons why I started uploading my studio work. I'm just following your lead. thanks for the inspiration. :)

Paul

[dougiedoors]

paul this is great as well! you working on a cd? you write some excellent melodys and the lyrics are always interesting and thoughtful 5*****

[psychospeakempire]

Dougie!! thanks my friend. the last full length CD I made was about 2 1/2 years ago. all the studio songs I've been uploading are from that CD except for "Eternity Way", which is a demo.

thanks again man.

Paul

[abbeyharry1952]

The Lyrics are so true - 5***** Thanks for sharing. Keep Smiling

[psychospeakempire]

thanks again Mary. I appreciate it.

Paul

[jugnutgut]

very good Paul, it has a Beatles feel

[psychospeakempire]

thanks my friend. that's a feel I can deal with. :)

Paul

[Maysey1]

Very good Paul, a bit strange topic, but then again not really. Indeed something we will all have to go through. Just lost a good friend yesterday. He lived a pretty good life though, 80 years old and was in what seemed like good health - he laid down to take a nap and never woke up, in my opinion the best way to go, very peaceful. Mark

[psychospeakempire]

Thanks Mark. I can't make up scenarios for songs really. all my songs are based on some sort of experience or reality. I also wanted to give Harold his own song. I thought it was sad that not many people were there.

Paul

[ruotze]

all the old Bluesmen

will be there strumin and waitin for us too!

Dig the slow timing on this

[psychospeakempire]

thanks Ross. I hope you're right. the first thing I want handed to me is a guitar. :)

[sabbia12]

ours english is not so good . what we can tell to you ? you are GREAT very good songwriter . the song is beautiful the sound great . 5 stars....... but you deserve more that 5 ciao

[psychospeakempire]

your english is fine. how can I ask for more? thank you Sabrina and Marco.

ciao,

Paul