Final FTL Demo for a while...

Well, boys and girls, in the spirit of temporary finality, here's one last demo from Follow The Light until we kick off again on our 2010 production. I'm putting this up because I'd already previously blogged about it, and because, like I said, it was one of the more difficult pieces arrangementwise, despite its relatively short length, what with its rather irregular rhythms. Musical types among you, go ahead, try and figure the time signatures out, heh. (Hear that? It's Nick blowing his own trumpet.) Okay, okay, I'm sorry, but give me a break, I'm still getting over the disappointment, so I think I'm entitled a little self-praise to cheer myself up. ;)

Anyway, as previously stated, this song is an expansion from a section in the original 2005 version. Those who were there in 2005 might recognise it. The lyrics and audio player are below; best turn the volume down before you press play. Comments welcome. Until the next FTL promo in the new year... enjoy.

Before I Turn Sixteen
From Follow The Light
Music, lyrics, musical arrangement and vocals by Nick Choo
© 2009 by Nick Choo. All rights reserved.

MARY:
Oh, dear Lord, is this a scam? An angel with a heavenly plan?
What should I do? What should I say?
My heart says “yea”, my head says “nay”
Because of Joseph. My fiancé. Not quite a family man,
A bit commitaphobic. Drives me round the bend. But more to the point:

Joe’s a fine, ambitious guy with grand designs; he strategises.
Work comes first. That all said,
Should I forgo the plans I’ve made?

I wanna graduate from school. To go to college, university.
Perhaps a theatre degree! Many things before I can agree.

I wanna travel round the world! To visit places that I haven’t been.
To taste exotic new cuisine! All these things before I turn sixteen.

I want to climb the Mount of Zion high
See the sunset, marvel at the view.
And with Joey at my side, we’ll sail upon the Jordan blue!
Write a book, or paint a drop-dead work of art: Disciples at a Meal!
Own a franchised coffee shop – it all appeals!

Real life is so exciting! Should I consent or reject
The angel’s pact? Exactly how, now, shall I choose?
Whose truths are more essential? Mine, his, or His? Who can say?
Yet even as I speak, the answer’s clear as day…