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for the Aug. 2012 Coconut Blues Club Sci-Fi Challenge

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Hi! I'm a guitarist, singer and songwriter currently living in Fredericton, N.B., Canada. I've been performing music in one way or another since the mid '60's, starting out singing tenor in a barbershop quartet with my brothers and then into a progression of bands playing rock, jazz, blues and country and... whatever. It's been a fun ride so far and I'm still as exited about it as the day I began. Ralph Atkinson

Song Info

Genre

Electronic • Ambient

Charts

Peak #69

Peak in subgenre #11

Author

R. Atkinson

Rights

R. Atkinson 2012

Uploaded

August 25, 2012

Track Files

MP3

MP3 6.6 MB • 202 kbps • 4:36

Story behind the song

an hour after uploading this song I heard of the passing of Neil Armstrong. It seems by coincidence to be a fitting tribute to his life and what he accomplished for all mankind.

R.I.P. Moonwalker

Lyrics

Never one for long goodbyes
take one last look in my eyes
I guess the day has finally come
to search for life, even if its dumb
so, I guess I'll see you later
gotta check my discombobulator
I'm heading off for parts unknown
I'm leaving home

Time flies on earth, but here…it floats...

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ALEXIS PATRICK

Sep 08, 2012

Ralph, this is a magnificent song. Be proud of your talents.

The Smivets

Sep 05, 2012

This is genius Ralph. True hairs-on-the-back-of-the-neck brilliant.  Perfect in every detail, and there could be no finer tribute to Neil Armstrong.
Amazing stuff my friend.

Finnski

Sep 04, 2012

You have such a great voice - beautiful song you have made here...super work

Michael R7 GT

Aug 30, 2012

Wonderful performance, very tasty indeed. Enjoyed this tune a lot!

VMP (USA)

Aug 30, 2012

Love the approach, a wonderful dedication performed with intelligence, tact, and creativity, delightful!

Joe Hill

Aug 29, 2012

Very beautiful tribute to a great American hero, so heartfelt, and so beautiful. Thank you so much!

Ascenzion - Al Massey

Aug 29, 2012

Wonderful song presentation...emotional lyrics. Great lift off special affects...What a great homage to a true pioneer.

Drumnjon

Aug 29, 2012

This is a beauty...
Your lyrics....spellbound....!
I love this piece!
Congrats to YOU sir!
Drumnjon

GinNger SparklezZz

Aug 28, 2012

wow!  great song and dedication!!  very beautiful lyricaly and vocaly...with great musical accompaniment and out of this world sci-fi effects.  this is an amazing production!  wonderful work on this!!  

and thank you for commenting on my collab with jon at his page!!  :D

Bob Forbes

Aug 28, 2012

Fantastic lyrical piece Ralph. In all extraterrestrial aspects, a fine dedication to Neil Armstrong - a lift off to the stratospheres. Beautiful sending...

Carlo D'Anna

Aug 26, 2012

Emotional tribute to Neil. I remember the moon landing when I was a kid. When he landed on the moon, he must have been stoked. Great song.

FusionFall Project

Aug 26, 2012

What a touching and lyric to fit your dedication to Neil Armstrong,
RIP to a great American hero.
superb work Ralph