Van Gogh

by The Immaculate Crows

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I wrote this song on 4/11/21, 6/11/21 and 1/3/22. It was inspired initially by the artist 'Van Gogh' who came across as a talented but tragic figure. I then added themes including Ageism, False Friends, Scammers, things that can me us feel lost or the feeling that we are losing ourselves. This song is about finding someone or something inspiring which can lead us 'out of the wilderness'.

lyrics

I was feeling like Van Gogh
On a lonely starless night
Looking for inspiration
Giving up the fight

Hey what are you doing?
A voice said inside to me
Just keep on going
It looks like it’s up to me

When you’ve been down
As long as me
Nothing comes
Too easily

Except scammers
Backstabbers and clowns
Who try to trick you
And bring you down

Those who try to put you
Inside a box
Label you and tie you up
In countless knots

You’re too old or you’re too young
To please the heartless ones
Who belittle you and discard you
And say how little you’ve got

I was looking for inspiration
On a lonely starless night
Until I saw you
Shining without a light

Until I met you
I felt so small inside
Felt loveless and clueless
Like the real me had died

Now I can see again
In the wilderness
Painting the sky with love
In every hue and tenderness

Now I can see again
Now I can see again
Now I can see again
In the wilderness

Now I can see again
Now I can see again
Now I can see again
In the wilderness

Now I can feel again
Now I can feel again
Now I can feel again
In the wilderness

Now I can feel again
Now I can feel again
Now I can feel again
Out of the wilderness

credits

released June 14, 2023
Bruce Neilsen:
Wrote and arranged original music and lyrics on 4/11/21, 6/11/21 and 1/3/22.
Bruce Neilsen:
Open position finger style guitar intro and end recorded 23/5/22.
Bruce and Carolyn Neilsen:
Produced bass, drums and keys tracks on 10/6/22 and 11/6/22.
Extended song and added vibes in first solo plus drum fills on 17/6/22.
Wayne Harvey:
Did guitar tracks on 10/7/22.
Bruce and Carolyn Neilsen:
Mixed Wayne's guitar parts on 2/8/22.
Jessica Shipley:
Lead Vocals recorded 14th and 22nd August 2022.
Bruce Neilsen:
Played wah wah guitar solo after fadeout chorus. Recorded 6/11/22.(Wayne plays all guitar except for ones played by Bruce mentioned above.
Daphne Mae:
Background Vocals recorded 3/3/23.
Bruce and Carolyn Neilsen:
Added synth plug in (2 sounds) on 9/6/23
Kagenmusic:
Mastered version done 14/6/23.

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The Immaculate Crows Brisbane, Australia

The Immaculate Crows are an Australian alternative band formed by Bruce Neilsen in 1982. In 2020, Bruce -songwriter, guitarist & arranger reunited with Mark Hocknell -guitar, drum programming, bass & production to produce new recordings. Our collective of musicians also includes, Carolyn Neilsen –production, & Peter Cleary, Melissa Grace & Nikki Steel -vocals. New recordings underway. ... more

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