Joy always wanted me to write a song in the style of one of her favourite artists, the great Brazilian jazz singer Flora Purim, who became prominent for her work on Return to Forever with Chick Corea and Stanley Clarke, after which her many solo albums featured her unique style.
It’s track six from our Evening from Hillcrest album.
FREDRICK BROOKS - ACOUSTIC GUITAR
KATHERINE MCKENZIE - HARMONY VOCALS
CAROLINE BROOKS - HARMONY VOCALS
ROBBIE GRUNWALD - KEYBOARDS, BASS
JEFF BRACKETT - ELECTRIC GUITAR
JOSEPH SHABASON - FLUTE
CHRIS PEZZARELLO - DRUMS
Lyrics
SO NEAR SO FAR
I gather stars this summer’s night
As I dream of you
My love
I watch the night birds fly away
To another day
My love
Chorus:
So near, so far
You are forever in my heart
Until you return someday
I feel your body next to mine
It’s silent touch
My love
With gentle words I will call your name
Remember me
My love
Chorus
I watch the dawn return again
For you are near
My love
I fell the magic deep in my soul
Hurry home
My love
Chorus x2
©Fredrick Brooks
