Gold Rush (original)

We had an older version of this song on our channel from about a year ago. Since we really didn't know what we were doing back then (in the audio/video production arena), it didn't do the song justice, so we remade it.

The song is about the California Gold Rush that took place in the 1850's. The character in the song left his wife and family behind in search of gold to provide for his family. Read the lyrics below to get the full story.

If you don't like the sound of my voice, skip to 2:15

- Jeff/2C

LYRICS
I'm writing you this telegram
To let you know I went through hell
The full story of my passage here
Is far too much to tell
The people here are not like us
They care nothing for true love
If they're not at the bars or in their beds
They're digging through the mud

I left you there
But I'll be coming back to you
I need to find
Something that I can call the truth

The more time that I see go by
The more I realize
It's not about the riches but
The loved ones by your side
So I'm packing up my shovel
I won't ever sift again
I've traded all my scraps for cash
I've traded in my pan


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[WadeSmithAcoustic]

I have an akg perception 220, and i don't know what program to use, to use the mic?

Can you please help me?

Your covers and originals are phenomenal. <3

[TwoCapitals]

@WadeSmithAcoustic I'm on a Macintosh. You can either use Garageband or Logic. You'll need a preamp to run the mic through before plugging it into your computer.

[lachlanSB]

im not gonna lie, this is amazing. Very well constructed love the sound. can i buy your stuff off itunes?

[TwoCapitals]

@lachlanSB Thank you so much for the kind words. Much appreciated.

[AcquaSaponeMinestron]

are you guys coming out with any new songs soon?

[lachlanSB]

also great lyrics, the storey is really well written.

[BradPritts]

Great sound, guys! I like the recording setup you've got with the ambient mic and the voice mic... This is a well composed song and great recording! And I love the breakdown in the second half of the song! You guys sound tight! Thanks for the share!

[robert1970b]

Sawwweeettt. I love it. Great harmonies...good music.

[bordomtime]

aww man you shouldnt have changed the start ... they were amazing harmonics.... you shoulda continued wth that throughout the song ... since the acoustics sound really dominant over ur voicee ...

[junno111]

love the name and love the music ...the vocals need something more don't quite know what  but over all I realy enjoied the performance