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Alexi Murdoch — Towards The Sun
Album: Towards The Sun
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6.7

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Total ratings: 1972









Released: 2009
Length: 4:19
Plays (last 30 days): 1
See, the clouds are creeping towards the sun
And I'm slipping away unseen by anyone
The light is turning gray; the day is done

Water is so cold and heavy on my mind
I dreamed of walking with you but I fell behind
Looking for a road I could not find

And now the ice is stirring and spring is near
There is no one calling but the sound is clear
And though I'm not yet gone, I'm still not here
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BEAUTIFUL. THANKS BILL


I first heard this at the same time someone I love dearly had just suffered a devastating loss, and it floored me.
I shared it with her at that time. 
I think of her whenever I hear it and am no less moved.


If you like this then you might like the Sam Mendes film 'Away we go'.   AM provided the most memorable parts of the soundtrack.
Nick Drake, WoW!
Very Nick Drake sounding.
Not sure what this song is about but he was trying to write a song about dying he sure did a darn good job of it….wow
 Solanus wrote:
…October…
 
It's Groundhog Day, all over again.
The last five songs have been awesome, in a very mellow way:
Things Behind The Sun - Nick Drake
Sun Song - Laura Veirs
Call It Dreaming - Iron & Wine
Going Back To Harlan - Emmylou Harris
Towards The Sun - Alexi Murdoch

LOVE the groove that this is making, but it may not be the best thing at this exact moment. I just rolled out of bed to start my work-from-home day on this mid-October morning, I'm still kind of sleepy & warm, I threw on an overshirt & sweats, I have a nice cup of hot tea to my right, this music is so relaxing, and ... I should probably try to get some work done. I just want to curl up & wait for this WHOLE MESS to blow over, but reality & responsibility must take precedence. Sigh.
 Dave_Mack wrote:

"Towards" is a perfectly cromulent word, meaning exactly the same as "toward". (American Heritage Dictionary, 3rd Edition)
 
The dictionaries have given in to the common usage of the word. If it means exactly the same then use the correct version: Toward.
Similar style to Nick Drake ... lovely tone mate 👍
 SmackDaddy wrote:

Afraid not. "Towards" is not a word. The word is "Toward".  There's no plural or possessive form. 
 
"Towards" is a perfectly cromulent word, meaning exactly the same as "toward". (American Heritage Dictionary, 3rd Edition)
His Time Without Consequence album is one of my favorites and I put it on whenever I want to space out to great music.  But whatever happened to him?
Lovely lilt to this melodic voice. Slow and easy does it fit me every time. Xx
 enkay wrote:




I bet he can spell though.
 
Afraid not. "Towards" is not a word. The word is "Toward".  There's no plural or possessive form. 
very pretty sound
Is this a hopeful song or a melancholy one? I can't be sure. On some listens, it's an 8.  On others, a 6. 
so good
Just heard the TRAJIC news that Neil Peart, Rush's Drummer, has passed away due to brain cancer. A very sad day.
Happy birthday, Alexi! 
 enkay wrote:




I bet he can spell though.
 

Guess you're special enkay.  95% of the people posting on this site make typos every single day in their postings. So do you.
This is one good singer-songwriter. 8-9.
 pankman wrote:
Another Nick-Drake-wannabe I don't need
 

disagree. nick drake is a donavon wanna and so on. they are distinct artists who can't help but be influenced by genius. that's why we listen to RP. the medicine wheel of musical evolution.
 fatcatjb wrote:
along with Nick Drake, this is just not for me...my loss I suppose
 
Took me a couple of years but now I appreciate Nick Drake as a lost genius - I thought this was Nick Drake (and that's a good thing)
The music isn't for everyone - what music is?

Who knows the future - perhaps your tastes will change

RP gives plenty of new artists, enjoy the ride
Actually, pretty heavy lyrics. Total depression.
Doesn't get me. Boring...
 DaidyBoy wrote:
My old Grandad would have called this "The tune the donkey died on".  If this guy didn't carry the notes so badly, I'd probably like it.
 
It's definitely a departure from the Death and Thrash Metal stuff that this guy usually does.
I really like this song, but never( I don't know why) paid attention to the lyrics.
Wow. Got me feeling a bit choked up.
This song makes me want to drown myself.
Better PSD instead
This sounds like a perfect cut that should have been added to Eddie Vedders' Into The Wild soundtrack.

Everything fits, the tone the lyrics the feel.  No shoehorn required.
I just got a paper-cut!
Beautiful song..! 
 LizK wrote:

Listening while I'm sewing.  And I too thought it might be Nick Drake.  Do I like this guy?  Do I?

 


George Burns as God wearing ball cap and saying "Well?"
I can definitely see why some people don't like this song (holding a note for quite a while can be tough, hence intentionally adding a vibrato to mask it), but I like the feel of it.
 JsDad wrote:
Seems like a blend of Nick Drake & Neil Halstead.
 
...who've drunk a large bottle of Dreamy Sleepy Nighty Snoozy-Snooze between them {#Sleep}
Seems like a blend of Nick Drake & Neil Halstead.
Listen to Nick Drake, that'll cheer you up, or if not, better to be depressed listening to some decent melodies and guitar work instead of this twaddle

VV wrote:

Sorta similar take...

I was just lethargic... but now I'm also depressed.

 


My old Grandad would have called this "The tune the donkey died on".  If this guy didn't carry the notes so badly, I'd probably like it.
 blotto wrote:
I wasn't depressed and lethargic, but I sure am now.

 
Sorta similar take...

I was just lethargic... but now I'm also depressed.
reminds me of Burt Jansch
I am trying to have an afternoon nap.  Perfect. 
hunh?
 fatcatjb wrote:
along with Nick Drake, this is just not for me...my loss I suppose

 
Listening while I'm sewing.  And I too thought it might be Nick Drake.  Do I like this guy?  Do I?
I wasn't depressed and lethargic, but I sure am now.
along with Nick Drake, this is just not for me...my loss I suppose
Love this. 
 Jeffrey wrote:
I thought that was who it was—and It threw me off because I thought I had all his stuff.  The tone of the guitar, style of playing, and the voice are all quite similar. 
 
He is clearly influenced by Nick Drake, especially in the ways you mentioned, but there have been folk singers in the British Isles who have sounded similar to this long before Nick Drake was born.
A lot of hate for this guy. I'm surprised. I first heard his work in "Away We Go". An excellent film and one of the best marriages of music to film I've seen. If your on the fence with this, see the film and perhaps it will change your mind.

Pro - Alexi Murdoch here.  His music is evocative of wistful recollections.

I really like 'All My Days.'

 
It's not Nick Drake but its not nearly as bad as the haters are making out. A solid 7. 
It is great to just close your eyes, breath and relax while this song is on...
 blotto wrote:
This song should only be played in funeral homes.

 
I know what you mean. {#Cry} But it's a nice song nonetheless. Evocative and wistful. It's on my pod but one of these days I'll zap it. Not a bike riding or workout song. 
This song should only be played in funeral homes.
Another Nick-Drake-wannabe I don't need
Poor pitch control makes this difficult for me to enjoy, sorry.
hmm, sucks on Thursdays also.
 Stingray wrote:
Terrible winer (who cannot sing)!!

 
Not sure about the whiner part, but (not that I can do better) his pitch is not very well controlled at all.  Wonder what this would sound like run through one of those autotune devices.
 On_The_Beach wrote:
Wow, lotsa hate.
I quite like this.

 
Me too! Just dropped in to make sure someone had mentioned the Nick Drake vibe. And they had. :)
Wow, lotsa hate.
I quite like this.
Still awful - posted on a friday afternoon
His singing is absouteley awful, but the whole thing has a sort of endearing quality. Reminds me a bit of Brit folk-rock of the 70's in some generic sense. 7.
 Lacapella wrote:

Tuesday any better?

 
Oh, I get it.
 blotto wrote:
and now it's Thursday and it's just as awful as it was on Friday and Wednesday

  blotto wrote:
wrong. It's Wednesday and it's still awful.

  chrysalis94952 wrote:
It might not have worked on a Friday aternoon, but it is lovely on a Wednesday. It even got me to log in and comment.
 

 

 
Tuesday any better?
 depressing and lifeless

Lacapella wrote:

Another Wednesday afternoon and it's still lovely.

 



 chrysalis94952 wrote:
It might not have worked on a Friday aternoon, but it is lovely on a Wednesday. It even got me to log in and comment.
 
Another Wednesday afternoon and it's still lovely.
I would have sworn this was Elliott Smith...
and now it's Thursday and it's just as awful as it was on Friday and Wednesday

  blotto wrote:
wrong. It's Wednesday and it's still awful.

  chrysalis94952 wrote:
It might not have worked on a Friday aternoon, but it is lovely on a Wednesday. It even got me to log in and comment.
 



 



zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
I'm falling asleep ...
B.O.B. in the hizzy!

hallogallo wrote:

Quite frankly, I like the guy.  "All My Days" is another good tune.

 

 



Quite frankly, I like the guy.  "All My Days" is another good tune.

 
wrong. It's Wednesday and it's still awful.

  chrysalis94952 wrote:
It might not have worked on a Friday aternoon, but it is lovely on a Wednesday. It even got me to log in and comment.
 


There is no one calling....but the sound is clear...
another year has gone by and RP still has me hooked with its sweet sad music and it means so much to me in the depths of this coldcold miserable winter...........I am drifting away unseen by anyone
 ziakut wrote:
When he's holding notes...his pitch is wavering in a very bad way.

 
I agree, I like the vibe of the song, but the wavering is unpleasant. He has a great song though, check out "orange sky", less shaky in the pitch.
 bb_matt wrote:
Sounds like Nick Drake.

 

I thought that was who it was--and It threw me off because I thought I had all his stuff.  The tone of the guitar, style of playing, and the voice are all quite similar. 
When he's holding notes...his pitch is wavering in a very bad way.
 lemmoth wrote:
Sounds like a dull version of John Cale, vocally.  And as talented in many ways as John is, he is pretty dull vocally.

 
I was thinking more of Nick Drake. Regardless, I'll take the dull any day over the current obsession with 'autotune'. {#Devil_pimp}

Nice pairing with Darlingside.  It must be a very interesting place with lots of music in Bill's head.


Be back in a bit.  I'm gonna hit the online Metal stations for a few cuts.  I think I've had my fill of folky/laid back/whispery/singer songwriters for now.
This is also from the soundtrack to Away We Go with John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph.  If you haven't seen it, it's very funny.
 
Sounds like a dull version of John Cale, vocally.  And as talented in many ways as John is, he is pretty dull vocally.
 blotto wrote:

This is how a puddle sounds.



 

Lol.
{#Sleep}
It might not have worked on a Friday aternoon, but it is lovely on a Wednesday. It even got me to log in and comment.

Gawd, this is about the worst thing you could hear on a Friday afternoon.


This is how a puddle sounds.


 bb_matt wrote:
Sounds like Nick Drake.

 
My thoughts precisely.  {#Yes}  Me likey.
Sounds like Nick Drake.
I am slipping away....unseen by anyone...
 enkay wrote:


I bet he can spell though.
 
{#Lol} {#Clap}
Perfect song for today.  Unseasonably cold here in DC.   Just sitting inside waiting for this horrible cold winter to end.  Depressed.
In these days of worldwide violence and mayhem this to me is a welcome relaxing tune sung with such a gentle approach,  I haven't listened to the lyrics yet as I treat his voice as another instrument which blends beautifully with the acoustic guitar... more like it RP please.
hey, this is quite a nice alternative to Nick Drake (played earlier) - without listening to the lyrics, just the general vibe of the song...
I just love this song so much...it so much expresses how i feel about everything...
 Stingray wrote:
Terrible winer (who cannot sing)!!
 



I bet he can spell though.
 railroadwail wrote:
Very much like Nick Drake and that's a very good thing. 
 
Like WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...??
Terrible winer (who cannot sing)!!
When you're in the right mood - utterly beautiful.  Reminds me of the family and friends I have loved and lost.
 Moaner wrote:
My papá passed away one year ago today.  This song is hitting me hard its so beautiful.  Miss you Dad.
 
Was gonna say this tune and performance are dry and somewhat dull...but after reading your comment...I somehow feel compelled to feel a bit differently now since you've shared such a tragic association with this tune. I feel your pain and know the feeling. Hope you allow time to heal some hard wounds. 
My papá passed away one year ago today.  This song is hitting me hard its so beautiful.  Miss you Dad.
Was sure this was Nick, but really couldn't tell, and I was listening carefully... very good music indeed.
Very much like Nick Drake and that's a very good thing. 
good  very relaxing
 blotto wrote:
Music to slash your wrists by,
 
Elegaic if you're in the mood, soporific if you're not. Music to go bye-byes by {#Sleep}
Music to slash your wrists by,
Sounds like early Pink Floyd. Very nice.
 Bargamon wrote:

Isn't it great when your tired and a great song can lift you?

when when blue it can resonate in the soul?

On a rainy day a song can blend in?

Isn't it great?

This song does none of this.


 
I agree !!  {#Sleep}
Love love love it. Perfectly, sublimely mellow.

Isn't it great when your tired and a great song can lift you?

when when blue it can resonate in the soul?

On a rainy day a song can blend in?

Isn't it great?

This song does none of this.




Needs to add the auto-tuner.

Should this not have followed ''Fink'' earlier... ?? apologies Bill lol


" One is moved by music that resonates with the frequency of your soul."  (Mine, so no footnotes required :)


Art!
It's a lovely song but quite wistful, almost melancholy. Maybe not a good lonely rainy day I just broke up with the girlfriend interlude. But it's wonderful how one guitar, one voice and evocative lyrics can do so much.  
Had to stop painting to go over and give this a 1... Horrible
Can't get enough of Alexi Murdoch!  {#Exclaim}
 Stingray wrote:
WHAT A WHINER!
 

What a coincidence. I get the same impression when I read your posts.


 Stingray wrote:
WHAT A WHINER!
 
I'm afraid that I agree. See you later - am muting now...
WHAT A WHINER!
Maybe my mood right at the moment but this is DAMN good.