The Alan Parsons Project - Old and Wise - My Vocal Cover, Take 1

Stereo version here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYiGHurgKHQ&fmt=18
This song, like "Time", "Eye in the Sky", and "Ammonia Avenue", accompanied me through highschool years. Although this backing I found is sub-par, I didn't want to miss the chance of singing it. I had to transpose down one key to cover up the weakness in my higher range, and unfortunately my audio equipment also contributes to vocal delay in the recording. My vocals certainly leave much room for improvement. The original singer has a solid, full, and dynamic voice which I don't come close to, but it's still a pleasurable and nostalgic experience recording this old favorite. Hope you enjoy it too.

(lyrics)
As far as my eyes can see
There are shadows approaching me
And to those I left behind
I wanted you to know
You've always shared my deepest thoughts
You follow where I go

And oh when I'm old and wise
Bitter words mean little to me
Autumn winds will blow right through me
And someday in the mist of time
When they asked me if I knew you
I'd smile and say you were a friend of mine
And the sadness would be lifted from my eyes
Oh when I'm old and wise

As far as my eyes can see
There are shadows surrounding me
And to those I leave behind
I want you all to know
You've always shared my darkest hours
I'll miss you when I go

And oh, when I'm old and wise
Heavy words that tossed and blew me
Like autumn winds that blow right through me
And someday in the mist of time
When they ask you if you knew me
Remember that you were a friend of mine
As the final curtain falls before my eyes
Oh when I'm old and wise

As far as my eyes can see ...

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[urbania70]

Nice cover. As you said the midi base isn't of the best, but you sang it very well

[ekliao]

Thanks, urbania70! That's very nice coming from you. Please check out take 2, which I re-sang to fix the vocal lag and in the original key.

[E300192]

Look at my cover please:P

[ekliao]

Thanks for sharing your cover!

[urbania70]

Sure!

[ALEClovesGENIALMUSIC]

Great work, very faithful.