Song #4 in our 52 weeks 52 songs project...
Hi all,
Matt and I just posted song #4. Actually, it's two versions of song #4. One is a rock version of the song "Locked Piano" and the other is a solo piano (and vocals) version called "Locked Piano (Unlocked Version)."

http://thehonorablementions.wordpress.com/

Matt does a great job talking about it in our blurb there, so make sure to read that before listening. I'm trying to think if I can add anything new to his description. I guess I could tell you a bit about the instrumentation. On the official rock version Matt played the electric guitar, the acoustic and came up with the awesome drum beat using drum software. I played an acoustic guitar part also and the snippet of organ on the bridge. In the "Unlocked Version" I'm playing the piano and singing. So, yeah, that's it. Oh and there were some shenanigans occurring during recording that I will definitely put in my comic (if I ever get around to drawing it or posting it again! Hahaha).

Oh, and here are the lyrics for the curious:

locked piano, long locked piano
behind its wooden doors
locked piano
key's done its dance
locked piano

the key's to blame (x3)
I know

I'm so safe here
where I can think clear
behind my wooden doors
locked piano
key's done its dance
stayed my hand 'til I lost my chance

the key's to blame (x3)
I know

King doubt throws his hand down
turns me all around
the moon creeps by with no sound
the ghost of the soul
who walks the patrol for the one who'll let you know

the key's to blame (x3)
I know

Something's burning hot
deep down and forgot
molten strings won't let you go
jealously guarding what you lost here
behind your wooden doors

hollow, hollow wood
who wishes I could
stop the brain's feast on the soul
quiet in the hall
bleed into the wall
why can't I let you know

the key's to blame (x3)
I know


Thanks for listening!