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Here... But Not Here.
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This song went to # 2 on the Acoustic Vocal charts. A beautiful 12 string acoustic guitar was delivered to the studio and I wrote this song right outta the box. Cocteau Twins meets The Dream Academy. Very lush & metaphysical.
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Eclectic Pop for the adventurous spirit. Come get some !
Les July is an extremely unique self-contained recording artist / producer who sings, writes and plays several instruments. His new project, "Dreamland" is a 'double album on one CD'. It's is a unique combination of great, catchy songs, intelligent, thought provoking lyrics, world class musicianship and great production. All coming from one person who has been known to exibit paranormal tendencies. IT IS ON SALE HERE. See box on top of page opposite CD cover. My Music-my store. An endorsement from music visionary icon, Kate Bush has brought Les worldwide attention via youtube. His recordings that feature his trumpet playing has drawn many comparisons to Miles Davis. As a producer, his knowledge of multiple genres of music and his ability to 'mash them up', has led to work with artists of many different cultures. While in Los Angeles, Les gave of his time by volunteering @ Cedar-Sinai Medical Center as a Music For Healing therapist and he has worked with top artists in every vein of contemporary music from Slash to k.d. Lang to Dr. Dre to Herbie Hancock. He produced a short form documentary “ On The Fly with Les July ”, that chronicles his eclectic life and career in Hollywood, Ca. and features everyone from Stevie Wonder to Adam Sandler. This documentary not only showcases Les’ wide ranging musical talents but his on-camera personality as well. Les has recently moved back to NYC where his first gig was opening for Todd Rundgren to a sold out crowd at B.B Kings. Les owns his own recording studio where he also produces music for other artists, film and does voice-overs. With recognition in all genres of contemporary music, Les has managed to escape categorization as an artist, producer and musician.
Song Info
Charts
Peak #23
Peak in subgenre #2
Author
Les July
Rights
2008
Uploaded
July 30, 2012
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MP3 10.7 MB 320 kbps 4:40
Story behind the song
Since my new 12 string guitar arrived at the beginning of a session, I felt I should use it. This song is the first thing I wrote, right on the spot. I like the Cocteau Twins airy-ness of it all. Fretless bass ala Jaco fit so well with these textures and I liked the melancholy sound of the melody. On the day that Miles Davis was inducted into the RockWalk of fame, I was there with the family and many legends of the jazz world. I was so moved by this that right after the ceremony, I bought a mute for a trumpet I have not touched for about 20 years. The 'statement' at the end of this song was done that same day. This was not intended to be a kind of tribute to two of my heroes who have passed but musically, this is kinda what happened in the end. It's very interesting to me the influences people hear in this song. Besides the obvious ones, I am getting The Beatles/George Martin (for the string arrangement), Gordon Lightfoot and Todd Rundgren. What do YOU hear ?? Lyrically speaking...READ THE WORDS. It describes itself.
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It happened very long ago and I had the strangest feeling This really wouldn't be the first nor the last life I have yet to live. It's funny how I think about existance, long before I really ever had a thought. And I'm here... but not here. Yes, I'm here...but NOT here... All the lucid dreams, were they only basic training ? Preparing for the astral journey on my life... I'm never out of time, yes I'm learning how to bend it. It's nothing for a soul that never could be caged. And I'm here... but not here. Yes, I'm here...but NOT here... Remember, when it's time to go... There's nothing here you can take. Nothing you can take with you... Nothing you can take with you. (Nothing you can take) And I'm here... but not here. Yes, I'm here...but NOT here...
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