David Kikoski [piano]
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David Kikoski [piano]
If one loves melodies and a blend of great harmonies with exciting rhythmic explorations, one will love BEATLEJAZZ live or on CD. Brian Melvin and Dave Kikoski create a beautiful new standard for the music of "The Beatles" . Like the great modern jazz trios of Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett, "Beatlejazz" represents this type of clarity and conciousness in their playing.
As the jazz artists of the past always paid homage to the popular standards of their days, "Beatlejazz" take their hats off to one of the greatest body of music ever written.
All four Beatlejazz' CDs have been in top 10 of USA radio charts.
Strawberry Fields Forever
Beatlejazz Lyrics
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‘Cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields
Nothing is real
And nothing to get hung about
Strawberry Fields forever
Living is easy with eyes closed
Misunderstanding all you see
But it all works out
It doesn't matter much to me
Let me take you down
‘Cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields
Nothing is real
And nothing to get hung about
Strawberry Fields forever
No one I think is in my tree
I mean it must be high or low
That is you can't, you know, tune in
But it's all right
That is I think it's not too bad
Let me take you down
‘Cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields
Nothing is real
And nothing to get hung about
Strawberry Fields forever
Always, no sometimes, think it's me
But you know I know when it's a dream
I think I know I mean a yes
But it's all wrong
That is I think I disagree
Let me take you down
‘Cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields
Nothing is real
And nothing to get hung about
Strawberry Fields forever
Strawberry Fields forever
Strawberry Fields forever
In "Strawberry Fields Forever," John Lennon takes his listeners on a whimsical journey through his imagination. The lyrics evoke a psychedelic landscape where nothing is quite as it seems. The first stanza establishes the setting of the title location, Strawberry Fields, as a place that is both unreal and peaceful. Lennon then comments on the difficulties of life, suggesting that sometimes it's easier to shut one's eyes and ignore reality. The recurring refrain emphasizes the importance of the imaginary world, which is safe from the harshness of reality.
The second stanza is a reflection on the struggle to find oneself, with the lyrics suggesting that it is challenging to remain true to oneself while dealing with life's challenges. The third stanza emphasizes the dreamlike quality of the song, with Lennon expressing uncertainty about his own perception of reality. The song appears to suggest that even if nothing else is real, Strawberry Fields represents a place of refuge and safety within the mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me take you down
Join me on a journey, let me show you something
‘Cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields
I'm headed to a place that's special to me
Nothing is real
Everything is imaginary, it's like a dream
And nothing to get hung about
There's no reason to worry or stress
Strawberry Fields forever
This place will exist in my mind for eternity
Living is easy with eyes closed
It's simpler to ignore the complexity of the world
Misunderstanding all you see
Perceptions can often be misleading and confusing
It's getting hard to be someone
Being unique or standing out is becoming more difficult
But it all works out
Eventually things will fall into place
It doesn't matter much to me
I'm not too concerned about it
No one I think is in my tree
I don't believe anyone can relate to my perspective
I mean it must be high or low
It's either something great or insignificant
That is you can't, you know, tune in
It's impossible for others to understand me completely
But it's all right
I'm at peace with that fact
That is I think it's not too bad
Even though it's not perfect, it's still tolerable
Always, no sometimes, think it's me
I often wonder if my identity is genuine or not
But you know I know when it's a dream
I can differentiate between reality and imagination
I think I know I mean a yes
I believe I have a clear answer
But it's all wrong
In the end, it turns out to be incorrect
That is I think I disagree
In my opinion, I disagree
Strawberry Fields forever
This place is significant to me and will always be remembered
Strawberry Fields forever
This place will exist in my mind for eternity
Strawberry Fields forever
This place is significant to me and will always be remembered
Writer(s): Paul Mccartney, John Lennon Copyright: Sony/ATV Tunes LLC
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Ryan Swiggs
2 amazing things.. beatles, and jazz!
Rockovissi
The concept is genius. Mix Beatles tunes with Jazz. Why did no one ever think of this before?
Fernando Luna
beatles for ever and ever
Kristian Yrjölä
… and WILL BE!!!
Sir Arthur Frentzel
Aw this is good.
Sir Arthur Frentzel
I feel like I'm tripping
James L. Koblick
Forever ...