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On This Shore

from On This Shore (EP) by Brian Campbell

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My friend, the Hungarian Canadian poet Imre de C. Nemeth (1923-2002), knew he was soon going to die and went to the Gulf of Mexico to see the ocean for the last time. He wrote this poem, which I adapted into song.

lyrics

ON THIS SHORE
Music by Brian Campbell
Lyrics adapted by Brian Campbell from “Gulf of Mexico”, poem by Imre de C. Nemeth
©SOCAN 2019

The sand is velvet
beneath my feet ,
night breeze a gentle hand
that brushes my cheek.
The sea is calm now
between the tides.
It seems to invite me to walk
to the other side…

Cross the busy daylight path

and just wade out
into the cool water,
just wade out
into the cool water.

The sea does not ask questions,
the sea does not tell lies.
Soon I will arrive
On another shore

or on this shore
or on this shore
or on this shore
or on this shore

credits

from On This Shore (EP), released December 1, 2020
Lyrics: Imre de C. Nemeth, adapted from his poem "Gulf of Mexico" by Brian Campbell. Music: Brian Campbell
Brian Campbell: voice, acoustic guitar
Ema Jean: back vocal
Martin Bennett: arrangements, sampled flute, oboe, bassoon, piccolo, string ensemble, kettle drum. Recorded at Studio Loco, Montreal, Oct. 2019.
Cover photo, design: Brian Campbell
OFFICIAL VIDEO: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks7oprVEbaQ

Listener comments:

I just got a chance to hear “On This Shore.” It’s beautiful. And Brian’s use of his voice just keeps getting better and better. I also appreciate the quiet simplicity of the song itself. It feels like he’s singing it directly to his friend as if time was no impediment to the reach of Brian’s song or his friend’s words. - Michael C., Toronto

The song is lovely (and the back story very moving). I particularly like your voice on this song. I think you let your voice just be itself. Very clean and direct. - Zav L., Montreal

This is lovely, Brian! - Ethel M. Montreal

The music is beautiful, light as a cloud on a wave. The lyrics, voice and arrangements are lovely. Thank you so much for sending it to me. - Elaine K., Victoria B.C.

Your song is really beautiful. I listened to it carefully and really enjoyed it. - Jeff D., Montreal

Thank you for sharing your song with us. Your voice and acoustic guitar felt very nostalgic and brightened the wet and windy weather. The story about your friend and his poem in the song was very touching. I hope he saw what he wanted in the Gulf of Mexico. I also loved the song To A Sunbeam. It’s amazing that you are recording song a week! Looking forward to a full album, if you are thinking of releasing one. - Kaoru M. Montreal

I like the rainy summer day atmosphere of it... - John J., Montreal

Love the song. It isn't always a simple thing to simply let the cosmic wheel turn. - Chard C., Montreal

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Brian Campbell Montreal, Québec

Brian Campbell is a song-poet, dexterous finger-stylist, and impassioned, heart-felt singer. A widely published poet, Campbell has several critically acclaimed collections to his name. On stage he is relaxed and natural, an entertaining storyteller who spellbinds with his songs. He performs regularly, mostly in the Montreal area. To learn more about him, see campbellmuse.com ... more

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