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              Once Upon the Ivory - (C) 1997 Obsidian Dream
              Music and lyrics by Brandon Bannerman/Catspaw
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1.  Once                                   2.  Ashes
    Upon the ivory                             Trying to be flames
    There came a melody                        And playing sinful games
    Of those who fell in love                  To steal what was lost
    And dreams worth dreaming of               No matter what the cost
    With new life in sight                     Advice turns to lies
    They entered the night                     For doubts to arise
    Of sorrow's twilight                       And slowly conquer


2.  Say                                    3.  Run
    The words that aren't enough               The easy thing to do
    I'm sorry--ain't it tough?                 And so befitting you
    To swallow all your pride                  The coward's way to cope
    Admit the times you've lied                It's just a gallows rope
    When push comes to shove                   No more will I flee
    You sell out your love                     The darkness in me
    To pay the piper                           I shout defiance


                      5.  Once
                          Upon the ivory
                          A child formed a key
                          Unlocking what's been done
                          The two become as one
                          It's never too late
                          To alter your fate
                          And walk in sunlight

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Song length - 3:27

Yes, the progression is repetitive. No, I don't particularly care much. :)
This song is meant to be put to lyrics and should be taken as such.

        The entire melody to Once Upon the Ivory was written in the
        delivery room at Valley Medical Center while I was waiting for
        my son to come out and take his first breath. The inspirations
        are many... at the time, and through much of the subsequent time,
        my relationship was in a shambles and teetering on the edge of
        oblivion. Now... well, perhaps if you cannot draw inference from
        the lyrics, you may never understand. But for those who do... this
        song is for all of you who have labored to create something
        special and unique, and for once in your life found something
        that, no matter what, you will fight for, live for, change for,
        and suffer for... and found it to be worth every moment.


Sample credits - As usual, I'm not even going to try for a precise count.
        Sample 3 is mine originally, off a fairly crappy keyboard that
        nonetheless had the right sound for filling out this song. The
        rest are a conglomeration--mostly Gravis patches and old Amiga
        samples, but a handful of more modern samples from such sources
        as Necros, Skaven, Zapper, et cetera. To anyone I forgot, if you
        see a sample of yours in there, consider yourself well-appreciated
        for what you contributed to this song.

Greets go out to, in no particular order: Dude, Dream Scythe, Big Skaven
        and little Skaven :), Pulse, Mickrip, Mikmak, Luvk, Vegas, Fass,
        and everyone who has ever loved unconditionally.

                Brandon Bannerman/Catspaw
                July 17, 1997 - Seattle, WA

• http://ftp.modland.com/pub/modules/Impulsetracker/Catspaw
• http://ftp.modland.com/pub/modules/Impulsetracker/Catspaw/once upon the ivory.it

3. Lead Synth 1
4. Sawsynth
5. Soft Pad
6. String Ensemble
7. String Ensemble (fast)
8. Bass Guitar
9. Bass Hit
10. Flute
11. Bass Choir
12. Soprano Choir
13. Soprano Choir (fast)
14. Ghost Choir
15. Glass Bells (primary)
16. Glass Bells (echo pan)
17. Tinyhammer
18. Kickdrum
19. Snare 1 (long)
20. Snare 2 (long)
21. Snare 3 (quick, snappy)
22. Tom
23. Cymbal Crash
24. Cymbal Loop
25. Cymbal Crescendo
26. Ride Cymbal
27. Woodblock Echo