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Sitting in on an Irish session at a Samhain celebration I was having trouble keeping up with the music. I was new to Irish music, so it was no wonder. Still I was mostly getting it right or so I thought. Talking to one of the players about this I got some totally unexpected advice. The man said, “James, you need to learn to listen louder.” I’m still working on that.
lyrics
We've all got so much to say, but lack the patience to hear one another,
A world full of voices that can't be heard, cause we’re all talking over each other.
Spent my life playing the tunes that resonate in my heart,
All of me and little of you, It’s no wonder we’re so far apart.
(Chorus)
Gotta listen louder,
Gotta listen hard,
Gotta listen louder,
If you ever wanna be heard.
See the people screaming at one another, cutting down, showing disdain,
Too damn busy proving their points to hear what each others saying.
Why you want to talk to me about love, it's a waste of your precious breath,
Why don't we just get to loving one another, and the'll be nothing more to say.
(Chorus)
There I was trying to play along, I put my whole heart in it,
Wasn't working out, what was wrong, the old man said, "You gotta listen louder"
His words they cut to the bone, didn't want to admit I was wrong,
Gotta cut the earth before you sow, the seeds that are gonna make you grow.
(Chorus)
I can see we don't agree, well that's alright with me.
I love your spirit, I love your smile, we don't have to agree.
(Chorus)
credits
from The Craic is Free,
released May 26, 2013
Classical Guitar, Vocals - James Olin Oden
Mandolin - Justin Johnson
Vocals - Caitlin Cary
Double Bass - David Pitts
It's always been about what moves the heart. The songs I sing are compelling stories whose telling must be told over and
over again. The stories range from dark acts that should not be forgotten to the silly revelries that we should never forsake. My hope is that as my heart is moved by the music so too may yours be moved.
Sláinte Mhór...James
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