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The Road

from The Road Part II by Duncan Reed

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    It seems to have been a long road since the first volume was released in February 2021… Creating music has had to take its place in a busy life that has included a wedding, a house move to Scotland, and a change of job. Now I am finally settled north of the border, I am ready with The Road Part 2, the rockier half of this two volume set.
     
    The main sound of The Road Part II is based around acoustic guitar and harmonies as with my previous releases but this time, the songs are built using different electric guitars, some folk instruments and even an Irn Bru bottle!

    As it is a horrible task to explain your own music, this review covers things pretty well!

    “Duncan’s voice is instantly recognisable. His songs are observational, taking in a wide variety of topics including relationships, travel, historical events, social, political, and environmental issues, with the occasional autobiographical reference thrown in for good measure. The music is upbeat, and even where the lyrics tackle serious subjects, The Road Part 2 will leave you with feelings of optimism.”

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about

This song was written as I drove around highland Scotland around my 30th birthday looking for a place to wild camp for the night. It was just after midsummer and even though the sun went behind the horizon, it never really became dark.
 
It is one of the only times I have written the vocal melody before any instrumentation.

See the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYR7XLh7nDk

lyrics

Clouds form up ahead
Just around the bend
Watch the turning of the tides
Where the road becomes alive

As we turn into the wind, seek cover for a while
And the road becoming clear, beyond is where it lies
Where the sun goes down
Where the sun goes down

I will find another one
Drive into the setting sun
I will find a better home tonight

The calling of the crows
A path where no-one knows
Through the wilderness we drive
What it feels to be alive

As we turn into the wind, seek cover for a while
And the road becoming clear, beyond is where it lies
With the turning of the wheel, the miles go passing by
Hear the calling of the sea, for where we sleep tonight
Where the sun goes down
Where the sun goes down

I will find another one
Drive into the setting sun
I wont find a better home tonight

credits

from The Road Part II, released October 6, 2023
Written by Duncan Reed
Produced by Ali Karim

Musicians:

Duncan Reed: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar
John Reed: Cittern
Matt Steady: Fiddle
Ali Karim: Bass

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Duncan Reed Dunfermline, UK

Singer Songwriter based in Manchester. It is hard to define a genre for my music but its is generally based around acoustic instruments. The majority is quite deep and relaxing and revolves around vocal harmonies and counter melodies.

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