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Alexi Murdoch — Towards The Sun
Album: Towards The Sun
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Released: 2009
Length: 4:20
Plays (last 30 days): 4
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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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 SmackDaddy wrote:

Afraid not. "Towards" is not a word. The word is "Toward".  There's no plural or possessive form. 

Depends where you live. Both are fine, but 'toward' preferred in the US, 'towards' elsewhere...
Posted 1 month ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
 enkay wrote:




I bet he can spell though.



Posted 2 months ago by Xstar    [ Reply ]
Nice Nick Drake vibe. Thanks.
Posted 3 months ago by Anklejive    [ Reply ]
BEAUTIFUL. THANKS BILL
Posted 9 months ago by frogtoad    [ Reply ]


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.


Posted 10 months ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
If you like this then you might like the Sam Mendes film 'Away we go'.   AM provided the most memorable parts of the soundtrack.
Posted 1 year ago by frogtoad    [ Reply ]
Nick Drake, WoW!
Posted 3 years ago by juandiablo    [ Reply ]
Very Nick Drake sounding.
Posted 3 years ago by deniseperry    [ Reply ]
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
Posted 3 years ago by ddbz    [ Reply ]
 Solanus wrote:
…October…
 
It's Groundhog Day, all over again.
Posted 3 years ago by gmichaelt    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 4 years ago by Solanus    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 4 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
Similar style to Nick Drake ... lovely tone mate 👍
Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
 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)
Posted 4 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
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?
Posted 4 years ago by djanecek    [ Reply ]
Lovely lilt to this melodic voice. Slow and easy does it fit me every time. Xx
Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
 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. 
Posted 4 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
very pretty sound
Posted 4 years ago by dublanica    [ Reply ]
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. 
Posted 4 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
so good
Posted 4 years ago by uksminas    [ Reply ]
Just heard the TRAJIC news that Neil Peart, Rush's Drummer, has passed away due to brain cancer. A very sad day.
Posted 4 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
Happy birthday, Alexi! 
Posted 4 years ago by Sofa_King    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 4 years ago by jahgirl8    [ Reply ]
This is one good singer-songwriter. 8-9.
Posted 5 years ago by Shipp    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 5 years ago by jumbo    [ Reply ]
 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
Posted 6 years ago by radioparadise9    [ Reply ]
Actually, pretty heavy lyrics. Total depression.
Posted 6 years ago by Yeoleman    [ Reply ]
Doesn't get me. Boring...
Posted 6 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 6 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 6 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
This song makes me want to drown myself.
Better PSD instead
Posted 6 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 6 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
I just got a paper-cut!
Posted 7 years ago by jagla    [ Reply ]
Beautiful song..! 
Posted 7 years ago by paulbrun55    [ Reply ]
 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?"
Posted 7 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 7 years ago by Solanus    [ Reply ]
 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}
Posted 7 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Seems like a blend of Nick Drake & Neil Halstead.
Posted 7 years ago by JsDad    [ Reply ]
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.

 


Posted 8 years ago by drews    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 8 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 8 years ago by VV    [ Reply ]
reminds me of Burt Jansch
Posted 8 years ago by IndyDoug    [ Reply ]
I am trying to have an afternoon nap.  Perfect. 
Posted 8 years ago by CaptainConnector    [ Reply ]
hunh?
Posted 8 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
 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?
Posted 8 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
I wasn't depressed and lethargic, but I sure am now.
Posted 8 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
along with Nick Drake, this is just not for me...my loss I suppose
Posted 9 years ago by fatcatjb    [ Reply ]
Love this. 
Posted 9 years ago by FrankDebbieCote    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 9 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]

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

I really like 'All My Days.'

 
Posted 9 years ago by hallogallo    [ Reply ]
It's not Nick Drake but its not nearly as bad as the haters are making out. A solid 7. 
Posted 9 years ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
It is great to just close your eyes, breath and relax while this song is on...
Posted 9 years ago by Sweet_Virginia    [ Reply ]
 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. 
Posted 9 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
This song should only be played in funeral homes.
Posted 9 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
Another Nick-Drake-wannabe I don't need
Posted 9 years ago by pankman    [ Reply ]
Poor pitch control makes this difficult for me to enjoy, sorry.
Posted 9 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
hmm, sucks on Thursdays also.
Posted 9 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 9 years ago by trailhead    [ Reply ]
 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. :)
Posted 9 years ago by sergeant_x    [ Reply ]
Wow, lotsa hate.
I quite like this.
Posted 10 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Still awful - posted on a friday afternoon
Posted 10 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 10 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
 Lacapella wrote:

Tuesday any better?

 
Oh, I get it.
Posted 10 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
 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?
Posted 10 years ago by Lacapella    [ Reply ]
 depressing and lifeless

Lacapella wrote:

Another Wednesday afternoon and it's still lovely.

 



Posted 10 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 10 years ago by Lacapella    [ Reply ]
I would have sworn this was Elliott Smith...
Posted 10 years ago by alevin    [ Reply ]
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.
 



 



Posted 10 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Posted 10 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
I'm falling asleep ...
Posted 10 years ago by bb_matt    [ Reply ]
B.O.B. in the hizzy!

hallogallo wrote:

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

 

 


Posted 10 years ago by wtango    [ Reply ]

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

 
Posted 10 years ago by hallogallo    [ Reply ]
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.
 


Posted 10 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
There is no one calling....but the sound is clear...
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
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
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 10 years ago by Scottymc    [ Reply ]
 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. 
Posted 11 years ago by Jeffrey    [ Reply ]
When he's holding notes...his pitch is wavering in a very bad way.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 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}
Posted 11 years ago by MsfStl    [ Reply ]

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


Posted 11 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 11 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
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.
 
Posted 11 years ago by kylieh    [ Reply ]
Sounds like a dull version of John Cale, vocally.  And as talented in many ways as John is, he is pretty dull vocally.
Posted 11 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
 blotto wrote:

This is how a puddle sounds.



 

Lol.
Posted 11 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
{#Sleep}
Posted 11 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 11 years ago by chrysalis94952    [ Reply ]

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


Posted 11 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]

This is how a puddle sounds.


Posted 11 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
 bb_matt wrote:
Sounds like Nick Drake.

 
My thoughts precisely.  {#Yes}  Me likey.
Posted 11 years ago by skooba    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Nick Drake.
Posted 11 years ago by bb_matt    [ Reply ]
I am slipping away....unseen by anyone...
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 enkay wrote:


I bet he can spell though.
 
{#Lol} {#Clap}
Posted 11 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
Perfect song for today.  Unseasonably cold here in DC.   Just sitting inside waiting for this horrible cold winter to end.  Depressed.
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 11 years ago by Toke    [ Reply ]
hey, this is quite a nice alternative to Nick Drake (played earlier) - without listening to the lyrics, just the general vibe of the song...
Posted 11 years ago by suesblues    [ Reply ]
I just love this song so much...it so much expresses how i feel about everything...
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
Terrible winer (who cannot sing)!!
 



I bet he can spell though.
Posted 11 years ago by enkay    [ Reply ]
 railroadwail wrote:
Very much like Nick Drake and that's a very good thing. 
 
Like WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...??
Posted 11 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Terrible winer (who cannot sing)!!
Posted 11 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
When you're in the right mood - utterly beautiful.  Reminds me of the family and friends I have loved and lost.
Posted 11 years ago by oilydwarf    [ Reply ]
 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. 
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
My papá passed away one year ago today.  This song is hitting me hard its so beautiful.  Miss you Dad.
Posted 12 years ago by Moaner    [ Reply ]
Was sure this was Nick, but really couldn't tell, and I was listening carefully... very good music indeed.
Posted 12 years ago by Lewis_Cooper    [ Reply ]
Very much like Nick Drake and that's a very good thing. 
Posted 12 years ago by railroadwail    [ Reply ]
good  very relaxing
Posted 12 years ago by piripimpo    [ Reply ]
 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}
Posted 12 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Music to slash your wrists by,
Posted 12 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
Sounds like early Pink Floyd. Very nice.
Posted 12 years ago by pk53    [ Reply ]
 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}
Posted 12 years ago by finoufk    [ Reply ]
Love love love it. Perfectly, sublimely mellow.
Posted 12 years ago by TravelingChick    [ Reply ]

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.




Posted 12 years ago by Bargamon    [ Reply ]
Needs to add the auto-tuner.
Posted 12 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]

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


Posted 12 years ago by Toke    [ Reply ]

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


Posted 12 years ago by Far    [ Reply ]
Art!
Posted 12 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
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.  
Posted 12 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Had to stop painting to go over and give this a 1... Horrible
Posted 12 years ago by Canlistener    [ Reply ]
Can't get enough of Alexi Murdoch!  {#Exclaim}
Posted 12 years ago by annieb63    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
WHAT A WHINER!
 

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


Posted 12 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]