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The Green Hills of Earth
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"We pray for one last landing. On the globe that gave us birth. Let us rest our eyes on the fleecy skies. And the cool, green hills of Earth."
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a unique fusion of genres
The music of Michael Duran includes; "Collaborations" Projects with my Soundclick friends that I have had the honor to work with; "Homespun" Solo projects & Covers done at my home. live band recordings; 2000-2004 "The Shop" Heartbreak Highway 3 piece collab/studio recordings with; Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar, Synth, and Bass 1990's "The Knapps Cutoff Band" As Is Studio "open mic" and live recordings with; Marty Nicklin; Bass Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar & Synth Thanks to Nathan Bankston, Ray Garcia, and Chris Kenard for their fine vocals. 1980's "B'wana" salvaged tape recordings from my 80s club band. Dan Buck; Drums & Vocals Michael Duran; Guitar synth & Vocals Ron Olson; Bass & Vocals Bill Kramer; Lead Guitar
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World • Traditional Celtic
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Peak #31
Peak in subgenre #3
Author
Michael Duran
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Michael Duran
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March 02, 2016
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MP3 3.1 MB • 160 kbps • 2:40
Story behind the song
Music by Michael Duran - March 2016 Piano and vocals played on AKAI MPK261 using 'The Giant' piano and 'Vocalise' choral by Kontakt. "We pray for one last landing. On the globe that gave us birth. Let us rest our eyes on the fleecy skies. And the cool, green hills of Earth." Excerpt from "The Past Through Tomorrow" by Robert Heinlein - 1947. "The Green Hills of Earth" is a science fiction short story by Robert A. Heinlein, and also the title of a song, "The Green Hills of Earth", mentioned in several of his novels. "This is the story of Rhysling, the Blind Singer of the Spaceways - But not the official version." You see, Rhysling's reputation was protected by a careful literary executor, and by the happy chance that he was never interviewed. "Songs of the Spaceways" appeared the week he heroicly died, when it promptly became a best seller. The publicity stories about him were pieced together from what people remembered about him plus the highly colored handouts from his publishers. The resulting traditional picture of Rhysling is about as authentic as George Washington's hatchet or King Alfred's cakes. In truth you would not have wanted him in your parlor, he was not socially acceptable. He had a permanent case of radiation itch, which he scratched continually, adding nothing to his negligible beauty. Van der Voort's portrait of him, for the Harriman Centennial edition of his works, shows a figure of high tragedy, a solemn mouth, sightless eyes concealed by a black silk bandage. Laughable! He was never solemn! His mouth was always open, singing, grinning, drinking, or eating. The bandage was any old rag, usually dirty. After he lost his sight he became less and less neat about his person.
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AlexisPatrick
Feb 20, 2020
So very beautiful. It is so purely Celtic.
Roger John
Mar 09, 2017
A hop skip a jump and a great tune. Well done.
Pinecats
Mar 08, 2017
A fine audio ride here Michael. So nice to hear this type of music instead of the snarl of todays radio crappola. Nice layers of keys and a lovely piano to offer smiles. Good post.
spinaceto
Mar 19, 2016
Nice nice nice!! A sweet 3/4 tempo, (with a distinctive Canon touch in it ) that really captivates the listener, piano and instrumentation so clear and amazing, good Job, fine the subtle background vocals FX too !! :)
Drumnjon
Mar 08, 2016
WHAT A NICE DANCE! JON:)
Ascenzion - Al Massey
Mar 07, 2016
Succinct piano melodies that creeps into your soul...transcendent textures with the choir is excellent. Galvanizing!!!
Sounds by Ramolly
Mar 05, 2016
Very nice Michael, good job!
Alan L Cole
Mar 05, 2016
This is a bit different and yet another side of the Maestro. Very nice piano work and sweet melody. It's interesting and waltz like. Cool!
Swampman And The Machine
Mar 05, 2016
Beautiful music cuz !
Rodrica Rudge
Mar 04, 2016
Great piece of music, beautifully performed. Very nice to hear something in 3/4. A very melodic and engaging tune with a positive vibe. First class production as always
KAUL
Mar 04, 2016
A very cheerful melody with a very nice sounding piano and instrument backing. Well played and arranged!
Bob Forbes
Mar 03, 2016
Nice, upbeat waltz on the piano Michael ;)
Morten Gjermundsen
Mar 03, 2016
Beautiful song Michael. Very sweet and uplifting melodies. Nice performance :)
gabe stenziano
Mar 02, 2016
very pretty, nicely layered. the piano sounds great delivering this nice melody.
Michael Bennett
Mar 02, 2016
Real nice piano melody...it kinda reminded me of St Paddy's Day and green beer too...very well played and informative "about the song" as well. Nice!