Between the Valley and the Clouds

from The Haunted Road by oliver downes

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lyrics

guess it’s the fear of falling
then it’s the jerk awake
feeling the endless staircase crumble away

and it’s the sudden nausea
before the letting go
watching the ruined castle looming below

find the song of the land
in a teacup full of sand
where the wind falls away
off the edge of the day
with a head full of sky
view the lay of the lie
what you can’t speak aloud
‘tween the valley and the storm clouds

and it’s this nagging feeling
tripping the silent alarm
hearing that weeping cataract crooning it’s charm

find the song of the land
in a teacup full of sand
where the wind falls away
off the edge of the day
with a head full of sky
view the lay of the lie
all you can’t speak aloud
caught between the valley and the clouds

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from The Haunted Road, released December 2, 2020
Released December 2, 2020

Written & produced by Oliver Downes

Recorded by Mischa Herman at Echidna Studios, Wick Studios and in his home, Melbourne  

Alto Saxophone - Madeleine Novarina
Drumkit and Gong - Jack Towers
Double Bass and BVs - Loz Irwin-Ray
Electric Guitar - Joshua Kreusler
Piano & Vocals - Oliver Downes 

Mixed by Mischa Herman
Mastered by Mischa Herman

© 2020 Oliver Downes

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oliver downes Melbourne, Australia

Oliver Downes blends intricate, percussive piano playing with soaring melodies and thought-provoking lyrics.

discography

The Haunted Road

Dec 2020
The Wheel

Mar 2019
Ultraviolet

Sep 2016
at the end

Jun 2014

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