Wide Open Spaces - collaboration with Lynn

Wide Open Spaces - collaboration with Lynn

I asked Lynn if he'd do the vocal track on this song and
he graciously accepted. And he did more. And he did a great job!

Lynn: Vocal, drum, bass, violin, organ tracks
Me: lead guitar and rhythm gtr tracks

This song is about our disappearing wilderness.

https://soundcloud.com/orygun/wide-open-spaces

so you want  to get away
out in nature for a day    
those places getting hard to find
because of humankind
 
I'm grateful for those places
With those wide open spaces
A refuge of reality
where nature can set you free

but some people say
All that land is locked away
We should put that land to use   
Such a waste it's just a view    

tho it's pretty to see  
you can't eat scenery
we need what's underneath
dig it up for the economy

so gotta keep things going    
gotta keep on growing          
what we need is there for the taking   

bid the wilderness  goodbye
no one should  cry   
gonna  give us more fuel for a while.

I'm grateful for those places
With those wide open spaces     
it's there where we belong
and where we started from

but some people say  
The land has got to pay its way
Don't need more conservation
make way for the excavation

gotta keep things going     
gotta keep on growing            
what we need is there for the taking  

bid the wilderness  goodbye
no one should cry  
gonna give us more fuel for a while

we don't  need that pretty view
if there ain't no revenue
so send in the wrecking crew

Pleasant to listen to well done collaboration.
Nice song and arrangement. Good sounds

I just want to pipe in here to thank Bjorn for including me in this song.  Back in April, I had an accident where I tore my left quad muscle from the bone and had to have surgery to reconnect it.  I was in a leg brace for 4 months and was unable to work in my studio for most of that time.  I'm better now, but I'm relearning to walk and sit normally, so my time is still limited in my studio, but this song was like therapy for me.  
 
Tom, I agree with you about the bass, which I spent very little time with, thinking that Bjorn would probably replace it in the long run.  For me, the key to this song is the lyrics, which Bjorn shows a deft hand at irony and humor, while still conveying a timely message.  His guitar tracks inspired my performance and contributions.  Thanks to all who listen and comment!  I hope to spend more time here listening to others and enjoying your music.

 
 HOoo .. eeew ..... LOda baggage there man , good tune though and as said pleasant ..... so thanks, good work Bjorn

Nice message in the lyrics. Well put together- playing and recording is really nice. Solid track ! Good for both of you.

Sorry to hear about your leg Lynn - wow that must have hurt!
Nice colab chaps. Lyrics are spot on.

Thought provoking lyrics and peaceful music backdrop.  Nice vocal job, Lynn!
 
John B.

Great collaboration - the playing is excellent - and the mix is spot on. You two should do more together Bjorn.

Good solid collab guys, very enjoyable song.

It was a pleasure to hear!  I'm fortunate to have some wide open spaces right outside. But you're right, I can't eat the scenery and it brings no revenue lol.  
 
Out here I'm the noisy one...

Well done Bjorn and Lynn great collaboration.
 
Love the vocals and guitar work.
 
Thanks for sharing.
 
Good Job!
 
paul