Heart ...
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Heart ...
One of the most important things in music (and in life) is heart ... John McVey has that in spades. As a singer/songwriter, John has won national awards and thoroughly entertained audiences and listeners all over the world. His songwriting craft is recognized as among the best in the acoustic music world. His rhythmic guitar playing and soulful voice extract every possible bit of meaning from a song. Now he has added producer and engineer to his list of talents. In this realm he's as comfortable and innovative as on stage. And his heart comes through there as well.
The Artist ...
John McVey has been a performer most of his life. He's toured widely in this and several other countries. He's released two CDs. He's shared stages with Jonatha Brooke, Shawn Mullens, Ricky Lee Jones, Arlo Guthrie, Vince Gill and many more. He's won the Kerrville “New Folk” Contest and has been a finalist in every other one he entered. He's been named The National Academy of Songwriters “Artist Of The Year.” He's appeared on many TV and radio shows. He's been featured in The Performing Songwriter Magazine and reviewed (favorably!) by Rolling Stone. He's given his time and his music to national charities like Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Make A Wish, and local charities like Grand Rapids MI's God's Kitchen and Kids Food Basket programs. He is heavily influenced by The Beatles, Crosby, Stills and Nash, James Taylor, and Joni Mitchell. But also by many Motown artists, like Sly Stone, Jazz artists like Bird, Earl Klugh and Pat Matheny, and rockers like Jimi Hendrix and Van Morrison. He reads a lot. He is an art enthusiast. He loves wine.
The Producer/Engineer ...
John has recently settled in Boulder, CO. He works full time as a producer/engineer at Coupe Studios. Given that he's spent most of his life on the business end of a microphone (and still does regularly, both live and in the studio), he is now positioned perfectly to contribute to his artist clients. As a writer, he is a student of what makes a song work. As a music enthusiast, he is a student of sonic excellence. As a student of sound, he's technician and ‘gear slut.' As a player and singer, he is a student of accuracy and soulful expression. As a student of all of these things, he is able to bring his vast experience to each project in such a way as to get the most out of every performance, every instrument, and every piece of equipment. He loves his work.
The Writer ...
To find out what all the hoo-ha is about, just listen to his songs. But it doesn't end there. If you want to sell something, hire him as a commercial writer. He's written and produced commercial music for The US Ski Team, Dish Network, The Idaho Lottery, Foundation for a Better Life, and many more. In addition, he's written many songs for other artists and for many people for life events (wedding anniversaries, children, parents, etc.) that have moved their recipients beyond any other gift they could have received.
The Man ...
Heart ... that's truly the beginning and the end. John will bring it to any project, performance, event, song, recording and relationship in which he's involved. The work is important, challenging, fun and wonderful. The heart is imperative.
Son of the Night
John McVey Lyrics
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O'way across the ocean
The moon has chased away the light
And the pull she feels is strong
In the universal motion
And her children sing the song of the night
To a silent lover's thunder
Then we watch the children's eyes ignite
Is it choices that we've made,
Or is it just a spell we're under?
Or is is just the song of the night?
Sing hey-ho, my children, sing
The choices don't mean anything
Sing hey-ho, if the feeling's right
Come on and join in the song of the night
On the other side of town
A wave upon the ocean
And a lover's eyes will catch the light
And the pull they'll feel is strong
In the universal motion
And their children sing the song of the night
Sing hey-ho, my children, sing
The choices don't mean anything
Sing hey-ho, if the feeling's right
Come on and join in the song of the night
The lyrics to John McVey’s “Son of the Night” evoke a sense of mystery, magic, and enchantment. The opening lines, “On the other side of day/O’way across the ocean/The moon has chased away the light,” create an image of another dimension or alternate reality. The moon’s pull is strong, and the universal motion is in control. This sets up a contrast between daytime and nighttime, rationality and intuition. The song suggests that we are not in control of our destiny, and that our lives are guided by unknown forces.
The chorus is an invitation to the listener to join in the “song of the night”. In this song, “choices don’t mean anything”, and it is the feeling that matters. It is a call to embrace our emotions, to let go of control, and to immerse ourselves in the mystery of life. The song suggests that we are part of something larger than ourselves, and that we can tap into this larger consciousness through music.
In the second verse, the song changes perspective, and we are taken to “the other side of town”. Here, a lover’s eyes catch the light, and their children sing the song of the night. The song suggests that love and family are connected to the universal motion, and that we are all part of the same cosmic dance. In the end, the song is an invitation to let go of control, to embrace our emotions, and to connect with something larger than ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
On the other side of day
In a distant, separate time
O'way across the ocean
A great distance away, over the sea
The moon has chased away the light
The nighttime has taken over, pushing back the day
And the pull she feels is strong
There is a strong attraction or force at work here
In the universal motion
This force is part of the natural workings of the world
And her children sing the song of the night
The beings or things that are drawn to this force join in with its rhythm
When she comes, my shadows fade
In the presence of this force, darkness recedes and disappears
To a silent lover's thunder
The quiet intensity is like the sound of a heartbeat or thunder in the distance
Then we watch the children's eyes ignite
The power of the force spreads and is seen in others' reactions
Is it choices that we've made,
We wonder if we are in control of our decisions or if fate is guiding us
Or is it just a spell we're under?
Perhaps we're caught up in a powerful, irresistible force
Or is it just the song of the night?
This force is part of the natural rhythm of the world, like a song
Sing hey-ho, my children, sing
Join in and celebrate this force
The choices don't mean anything
Our decisions may not matter in the end
Sing hey-ho, if the feeling's right
If it feels like the right thing to do, join in
Come on and join in the song of the night
Be a part of this natural force and celebrate its power
On the other side of town
In a different, distant location
A wave upon the ocean
A powerful, natural force like the one mentioned earlier
And a lover's eyes will catch the light
The natural force is seen and appreciated in another person's eyes
And the pull they'll feel is strong
They are also drawn in, experiencing the powerful force
Sing hey-ho, my children, sing
Again, join in and celebrate this force
The choices don't mean anything
Repetition of the idea that our decisions may not matter in the end
Sing hey-ho, if the feeling's right
The same invitation to join in if it feels right
Come on and join in the song of the night
Repetition of the invitation to be a part of the natural force
Contributed by Layla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bud Summers
great stuff!
Kinky Walkabout
Dank u wel
Dj Andy
Dj Andy
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