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Seasons in Disguise

"...at Todmorden, yesterday's tomorrow can be seen"

Lyrics

 

SEASONS IN DISGUISE

words & music: Mike Ford 2016

 

A world of discovery in the ravine

Oasis of trees by many unseen

Rabbit, dear, wild flower preserve

Pheasants are urging us to conserve

Cedar roots cling against erosion

Nature still offers blossom explosion

 

DO YOU REALIZE 

SEASONS IN DISGUISE

WAITING IN THE VALLEY

LIKE AN UNDISCOVERED PRIZE

YOU'RE A TIME MACHINE

WINDING THROUGH THE GREEN

AT TODMORDEN

YESTERDAY'S TOMORROW

CAN BE SEEN

 

Background

Here's how the song 'Seasons in Disguise' was created...using one of the same workshop patterns we've been using down at Todmorden Mills to create more!

Other Examples

Celebratory songs about places have been part of songwriting forever.  The place you live is probably calling out for one right now!

For some inspiration, here are some of my favourites:

DOWNTOWN - Petula Clark's unforgettable 1964 hit with this classic Tony Hatch composition.  The orchestra acts as if it's a rock band, and you are transported downtown.

UP ON THE ROOF - Are melody's written like this anymore?  Listen to The Drifters sing this Carole King / Gerry Goffin 1962 masterpiece...if you can, listen to it up on the roof!

LDN - Here's Lilly Allen's cheerful celebration of London, using Columbian rhythms, just because!  In the video, she really should be wearing a helmet...and signalling, etc.

ALMOST LIKE PRAYING - To help raise money, and spirits, after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico in 2017, Lin Manuel Miranda took Bernstein's West Side Story ballad Maria and turned it into this love letter to Puerto Rico.  Time to dance, everybody!

Song Ideas