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Icarus Blues
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Some exciting Greek Mythology: the story of Icarus, a kid who did not pay heed to his Dad's warning about flying too close to the sun. Bummer. For the Greek Myth CBC
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Finger style and Acoustic Progressive guitar, flute, synth and Mellotron.
Welcome to the music of Carlo D'Anna's Ridiculous Dream music. Also known as "Dream Warrior" in some circles. Influences and music styles ranging from basic to progressive rock, with definite Retro seventies sound. If you enjoy the sound of Moody Blues, George Harrison, Genesis, Dead Can Dance, and others of the same style, more or less, you will probably like this music. I use quite a bit of Mellotron and acoustic fingerstyle guitar as well.
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Alternative • Avant Rock
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Peak #26
Peak in subgenre #5
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January 25, 2014
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MP3 9.7 MB • 320 kbps • 4:13
Story behind the song
Daedalus is a brilliant inventor—the Thomas Edison of his day. Unfortunately, he angers King Minos, the ruler of the island Crete, and he has to hightail it out of there. Desperate to flee the island, Daedalus uses wax to build some wings for himself and his son Icarus. Daddy Daedalus warns his son to fly at a middle height: the seawater will dampen the wings and the sun will melt them. (Not good either way.) Icarus heeds his father's advice for a bit, but then he gets cocky. He's having so much fun flying that he forgets the warning and flies too close to the sun. Sure enough, his wings melt, and Icarus plummets into the sea and drowns. Daedalus is (of course) devastated by his son's death, but the show must go on. He flies on to Sicily, where he mourns Icarus and builds a temple in honor of the god Apollo. However, in my version, he lives and has to do menial work to pay for his passage to get home, which he never does, and settles down in Sardinia or some awful place, gutting fish or something for the rest of his life, while his Pop thinks he is a goner.
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My Dad is a busy bee, he's gonna make a set of wings for me Then I guess we are set to fly Not too low and not too high I'm a kid, and this I know Very brave, but a little slow Dad does get just a little pissed, his advice I always dis How would I know it would be so much fun, to soar over sea, so close to the sun, and now my wax in my wing is done...and its melting. Grabbed at sea and now I'm stuck scrubbing decks to make a buck fell a little short like a ton, now I've learned a hard lesson.
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Roger John
Apr 09, 2013
So true isnt it go Soar too high you going to fall. Eventually. Nice concept putting Icarus in there. Nice song.
Swampman
Mar 15, 2013
Awesome cuz great work
ALPHA ONE OMEGA
Mar 13, 2013
Wonderfull arrangement & performance with various elements of earlier classic prog style though out & even some Beatles 2, Yes! wow SC 5* * * * *
gabe stenziano
Mar 13, 2013
this is one of the best songs i've heard you do. all the elements are here, vocally and instrumentally. great dynamics and arrangement.
DOOMTRAINmusic
Mar 12, 2013
An expressive story indeed, your style is pretty unique ( and very enjoyable to listen to ) a great song Carlo !
Bob Forbes
Mar 05, 2013
We don't have to fly too close to the sun down here in southern NM - the sun flies close to us ;^)) Ah, the Carlo D'Anna vibes flowin' well here - and cool distortion guitar leads to boot! Cheers to the Musically Mythological Man!!
Dr. Bob's Jazz - Benefit Boppin' Quartet - JBBQ
Mar 02, 2013
A remarkable song, Carlo!!!!! - Excellent in every way from your GREAT vocal to instrumentation to lyrics. I am very impressed with your versatility as a Musician from Player to Vocalist to Producer. Bravo Bravo Bravo on this classic song which was one of the very best for the CBC February 2013 Greek Mythology Song Challenge. Thanks for the dl, as well.
ms 007
Feb 27, 2013
Very interesting lyrics & music ..flows nicely, yes l like the feel of this one ..Bravo on vocals :)tysm Production Perfection!
Joe Hill
Feb 26, 2013
It never even occured to me to put lyrics to a story from mythology. Very, very creative! Had you written and recorded this in the late 60's early 70's you could have made millions! Great music and "story telling"!
Musan Dera
Feb 25, 2013
I'm always very curious what you are doing with the theme. It's Rock this time and feels like a stream that leads you away to a fantasy. A very strong atmosphere and a very good production/arrangement. I like your vocals too. Nice!
GinNger SparklezZz
Feb 24, 2013
hi carlo!! yes...this is a great story teller song! a unique progressive rocker with an awesome tail that you've told so well. your vocals sound fantastic!! lots of passion in your vocal & playing as well. nice bends in this...great arrangement and instrumentation!! the production is on the dot!! loving this one!!
Ken Sacco
Feb 24, 2013
great tune! Cool Guitars and vocals
VMP (USA)
Feb 24, 2013
One of my hands down favs of the evening. Brilliant presentation, can envision this tale being passed along for generations in just this manner. A modern psychedelic edge as well as a wonderful timeless traveling minstrel vibe. Love this thing!
Rodrica Rudge
Feb 24, 2013
Great adaptation of a classical tale! Fantastic story telling against a superb musical backdrop. Always captivated by your melody lines and arrangements, choice of sounds & instruments and effects.
The Valiant B's
Feb 24, 2013
This is really good Carlo; the 'psychedelic' guitar solos are spot on (you know I'm a big fan of that kind of thing), you've created a very memorable song here. Yep, it's a must have.
Drumnjon
Feb 23, 2013
What a great vocal presence.... Brilliant Lyrics Carlo.... And Magic flows from those guitars.... A GREAT TUNE HERE! JON :)
Michael Duran
Feb 23, 2013
Balladeering par excellence Carlo! Wonderful story and delivery, production spot on :)
Ascenzion - Al Massey
Feb 23, 2013
A powerful musical impression...Love the flow of this piece and your vocals are spot on. Nice one Carlos...
Michael Bennett
Feb 23, 2013
Great composition...at times reminded me of Jefferson Starship and epic story lyrics!