My Musical Mother by Karlit-O-Kay (K-O-K) published on 2020-07-18T05:51:21Z In many comments I am often compared with great male musicians. There are references to the Beatles, to Pink Floyd, sometimes also to Bob Dylan or Rio Reiser. However, three outstanding female artists have influenced me in my musical work: Carole King's unique compositions on her century album "Tapestry" have inspired me to create my first own melodies; Patti Smith's overwhelming poetic language gave me the impetus to create my own lyrics; And finally, Joni Mitchell's highly original guitar playing encouraged me to develop my own way of playing guitar. With "My Musical Mother" I create my own personal (musical) monument to these three brilliant women. My Musical Mother I wander within me back to an earlier time About 12 years old, not yet ready to live Often lost and alone, frozen inside myself Often lay awake at night, afraid of life Life seemed like a boomerang Who's gonna hit me with three Penalties every time I made a wish roll When I was that lonely, she came to me Sat down at the piano just for me Played beautifully: "You've got a friend" Stroke me gently over my hair Was just there for me Held me out with my whole soul robe Ooh Carole King You and Tapestry That struck me full, these splendid melodies You taught me to Listen carefully You’re definetly my Musical Mother for me You put melodies in my head But I still couldn't think of words My language: Shallow and gray The first lyrics: Kitschy and tepid Then I was 15, hanging out with my stoner boyfriend On the turntable "Horses" spinning around And I thought, "Damn, she's pronouncing it" I read her poems, she whispered to me The pictures in my ears, she opened the door for me To the poetry To words that caress, to phrases that cry To rhymes in which the world shakes for a moment And everything Dead rises again Ooh Patti Smith Through you my soul finally spoke to me I developed a sense for word and a feeling for language My first lyrics on the wall As written by a magic hand You’re definitely my Musical Mother for me Now I had the sounds and the lyrics But one instrument was missing until the end I often lay on my bed Just hum along in my mind Until one day, my fat neighbor friend Put a guitar around my neck And showed me how the easiest chords go A year later he put in a movie of you You sang to your guitar all by yourself You had a very unique way Of plucking and picking up chords I didn't know about your early handicap And took your play with me into my warm bed Yes I was playfully seduced by you Ooh Joni Mitchell You taught me That I do not slavishly listen to brave guitar teachers That I can be inventive My very own guitar sound You`re definitely my Musical Mother for me Oh Carole Oh Patti Oh Joni You are Yes you are My Musical Mothers for me Genre SCFIRST Comment by Wud Records It's a great topic for a lyric, fascinating to read about the amazing women who influenced you. :) 2021-07-21T16:56:54Z Comment by Landre7 Amazing track! 2021-06-28T16:09:01Z Comment by flyingdoctorcee Great song ...love the vocal style. 🤗 2021-05-18T10:28:04Z Comment by Prime Tyme Very good work :) 2021-03-24T06:09:45Z Comment by Ken Minty an awesome tribute to some outstanding musicians ... nicely done! 2021-01-20T04:59:58Z Comment by Reinis Jaunais Great!!! 2020-12-09T00:27:07Z Comment by Chri ❤️ 2020-11-04T14:13:53Z Comment by TheDelta57 Really enjoyed this track. Excellent Production, my friend. Congrats! 2020-11-01T15:15:12Z Comment by TheDelta57 This is sooo good! 2020-11-01T15:14:02Z Comment by nyander wonder Beautiful sound particles 2020-10-29T08:41:19Z Comment by мαятнα тяÄυмєя Warm and soft like a hug thank you¡¡¡ 2020-10-02T23:55:52Z Comment by FedrasMusic Good track, pleasant listening 2020-09-29T17:55:46Z Comment by Walkin' in Pa's Footsteps right on/awesome/welldone 2020-09-26T14:48:11Z Comment by Walkin' in Pa's Footsteps great lyrics/like a dream/supreme/here hear/ crystal 2020-09-26T14:46:43Z Comment by MARIO LONČARIĆ Very nice song ! :)))))) 2020-09-19T08:56:46Z Comment by Florian Lüthi wonderful! 2020-09-17T17:19:16Z Comment by 🎧∏∀ϒK🎧 ∴✪∴ 🎧😃🎧 2020-09-10T13:33:26Z Comment by P'pa Carpenter Very good song with good music. Perfect production. 2020-09-05T19:41:02Z Comment by markjbennett Your song is speaking to and for so many people here. This is genius work. Thanks for sharing 2020-09-02T13:11:02Z Comment by Couch King Presents love this, super sweet vibe, loving the guitar and horn and vocal melody, great nostalgic tribute, wonderful good feeling vibes, so nice!!! 2020-09-02T13:05:55Z Comment by Set Of Sounds hi, i listened as promised! Atmospheric! But you have other great tracks that I like! But thanks anyway! 2020-09-01T21:02:34Z Comment by CHIKUSAI nice melody and sound ! I like. 2020-08-31T13:53:17Z Comment by bobporri Pretty song 2020-08-29T17:46:04Z Comment by lowtek inc great harmonics 2020-08-29T07:36:51Z Comment by Display Name Beautiful! 2020-08-24T10:58:27Z Comment by davst Good 2020-08-21T10:27:44Z Comment by M.S.P. by M.S.P. lovely so lovely 2020-08-21T09:13:34Z Comment by M.S.P. by M.S.P. such beautiful music from such a beautiful soul. 2020-08-21T09:13:09Z Comment by LOBSTRE beautifully solemn 2020-08-21T01:56:41Z Comment by Penelope's Thrill Beautiful song!! Tender and beguiling!! 2020-08-20T19:10:13Z