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Grand Manner

from Harmony Of Passing Light by Brad Brooks

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Pop Culture Classics:
There are suggestions of Nilsson, as well. The final number, “Grand Manner,” lowers the curtain in gorgeous style. Brooks is an exceptionally literate songwriter, fashioning highly sophisticated pop. You won’t find a weak track here – each is an expertly crafted work. Despite all the classic rock influences, Brooks’ music takes many surprising turns, making it his and his alone. It’s unfathomable why he remains a cult figure while far lesser talents squander the spotlight. Do yourself a favor and discover this amazing album

Power Of Pop:
The obligatory faux-classical piano ballad comes at the end with “Grand Manner” but true to the 70s singer-songwriter tradition, this comes with genuine pathos and an erudite charm that will stir hearts and place lump firmly in throat. Believe me, folks, the delights come at every milestone on this brilliant album. No exaggeration to say in an age of throwaway pop, Brooks has concocted a mini pop masterpiece that gives true pop music lovers that there may still be hope for us yet. Essential listening.

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Grand Manner (3:43)

What do you dream about when you’re drifting away
The way that it is or you want it to be
Close your eyes and you count to ten
I hear the older you get it gets harder my friends
Decisions were made in the cradle of the past
What you can’t justify you burn into ash
Seedlings release in a redwood grove
And heaven shines a new light and you let it grow

And when it comes, comes so fast
And the angels decide and it comes to pass
And you try, try, try, try to find a way
There’s got to be some water in the well
But i can’t tell if it’s just rain
Or some kind of truth that I can tell
When all the things that I hold dear
I held in you

You wake up in the morning put on your clothes
Round and round till your heart just goes
The grandest manner i ever knew
Was when i looked in your eyes and you knew it too
I don’t understand how you came to me
When all the world was yours to see
Leading the life or the life leads you
I guess we don’t understand till it’s almost through
But we fill our lungs with golden air
And we’re holding on to all the faith that’s there

And you try, you try, you try, you try to find a way
There’s got to be some water in the well
But i can’t tell if it’s just rain
Or some kind of truth that I can tell
When all the things that I hold dear
I held in you

The hardest thing to wait for is
Knowing that in some other life
That we will meet in the memories of our souls

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from Harmony Of Passing Light, released April 15, 2020
Written by Brad Brooks (Mouth Magic Music BMI)
Produced by Paul Hoaglin & Shay Scott
Arrangement & String Arrangement by Paul Hoaglin
Recorded @ Klickitat Band Camp
Mixed by David Simon Baker @ Mission Bells & Laughing Tiger

Brad Brooks: Vocals
Shay Scott: Piano, French Horn
Paul Hoaglin: Flute, Oboe,Trombone
Patty Espeseth: Cello
Pie Fiorentino: Violin

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Brad Brooks Oakland, California

Brad Brooks is that rare quadruple threat of writer, player, singer, and performer.
His songs combine the melodic sensibility of Elvis Costello, the best instincts of Wilco and Brian Wilson, the orchestral sophistication of Queen, along w/the Stonesy/Bowie gritty edges of rock/soul.
"If you're anything like me, you need some good news. Brad Brooks' music is that good news”……….Wayne Kramer ... more

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