Recent activity for Peter Katz includes a successful 2-month national solo tour with prairie-rocker Carrie Catherine (which culminated in a 350+ show at Revival in Toronto), invitations to play at such festivals as The Ottawa Folk Fest, Canadian Music Week, Winterfolk, NXNE (for which he scored a 91 % on his Chart Attack report card), as well as a special invitation to perform for 2 weeks at the prestigious Karmina Palace Resort in Manzanillo, Mexico. Katz has also managed to land several strong support spots with such notable artists as Bedouin Soundclash, The Cat Empire, Matthew Barber, Tomi Swick, Valery Gore and Emm Gryner.
In addition to his blossoming music career, Peter Katz has also been receiving considerable attention as a composer, writing music for numerous modern dance choreographers, including Naomi Lebel (OMO Dance Company) & Andrea Spaziani (DanceVein, IDAC). Katz was also recently commissioned to compose an original 30-minute score for renowned international choreographer Meagan O’Shea’s new work “When I See You Again” which premiered at the Harbourfront Centre in Toronto as part of the Indie Unlimited Festival. Ever the artistic-entrepreneur, in the spring of 2003 Katz started his own production company, Shape-of-a-Boy Productions, and produced and toured his play “Uncle Jack” across Canada (the play was nominated for the Centaur Award in Montreal for Best New Production).
Having joined forces with Paul Gourlie of the Agency Group, Peter is gearing up for another round of busy touring as well as finalizing the recording of his highly-anticipated first full-band, full-length studio release ‘More Nights’ due out in early 2007.
Carried Away
Peter Katz Lyrics
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The sail has found it's wind
So I nod to my friends
And we begin
Another evening show
Finds me and I know
All I need to do is just
Give in
I'm carried away
What more can there be
But people in a room
Singing unafraid
The same tune
I close my tired eyes
Take in what I hear
All those times of trying
Disappear
And ooh
I'm carried away
And ooh
I'm carried away
From this point of view
Staring out at you
Every wish I make
It comes true
It comes true
(All you need is right here in this room)
(All you need is right here in this room)
It comes true
(All you need is right here in this room)
(All you need is right here in this room)
(All you need is right here in this room, in background)
And ooh
I'm carried away
And ooh
I'm carried away
And ooh
I'm carried away
And ooh
I'm carried away
(All you need is right here in this room)
I'm carried away
Come now says the clock
The sail has found it's wind
So I nod to my friends
And we begin
The song "Carried Away" by Peter Katz is a beautiful composition that celebrates the power of music to unite people, lift their spirits, and create a sense of belonging. The lyrics paint a picture of an artist who is tired and jaded from the struggles of life, but finds solace and inspiration in performing for a live audience. The clock in the first line represents time as the metaphorical force that propels the artist forward and gives him the motivation to continue. The sail finding its wind represents the artist finding his groove and catching his stride, ready to embark on another performance.
As the song progresses, the artist reflects on the magic of the moment and the incredible feeling of being carried away by the music, the people in the room, and the unity that they share. The repetition of the phrase "and ooh, I'm carried away" reinforces the idea that the artist is losing himself in the music and becoming one with the experience. The line "every wish I make it comes true" is a nod to the power of collective intention and the idea that music, like any art form, has the potential to manifest our deepest desires and aspirations.
Overall, "Carried Away" is a song that speaks to the transformative power of music and the joy that comes from creating and sharing it with others. It reminds us that even in our darkest moments, there is always something to hold onto and believe in, whether it be a simple melody, the kindness of strangers, or the magic of the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Come now says the clock
The clock reminds me to start the evening show
The sail has found it's wind
Everything feels aligned and in place for the show to be successful
So I nod to my friends
I acknowledge my supportive friends who are helping me with the performance
And we begin
The show starts
Another evening show
I've done this before
Finds me and I know
I'm aware and prepared for what awaits me
All I need to do is just
I only need to focus on this moment, this performance
Give in
Surrender to the experience and trust it will lead me to something meaningful
And ooh
I'm overcome with emotion
I'm carried away
I'm swept up and moved by the performance
What more can there be
There's nothing more I could ask for in this moment
But people in a room
It's the audience that makes this experience special
Singing unafraid
They're fully present and vulnerable in the moment with me
The same tune
We're all in this together, sharing the same experience
I close my tired eyes
I'm exhausted but still taking in the moment with all my senses
Take in what I hear
I'm fully experiencing the sound of the music and the audience's energy
All those times of trying
All the effort and practice has led to this moment
Disappear
It all feels worthwhile and any struggle fades away
From this point of view
Looking at it from this perspective, it's all worth it
Staring out at you
Looking out at the audience who is part of this shared experience
Every wish I make
Everything I've dreamed of is coming true in this moment
It comes true
Everything I could've hoped for is happening
(All you need is right here in this room)
Everything you could ask for is in this moment right here
And ooh
Words can't express what I'm feeling
I'm carried away
I'm fully immersed and moved by the moment
(All you need is right here in this room)
Everything you need to feel complete is in this room with these people
Come now says the clock
The show is ending and it's time to go
The sail has found it's wind
The performance was a success and everything feels aligned again
So I nod to my friends
I acknowledge the people who helped make this performance special
And we begin
We're ready to start another journey together
Contributed by Dominic I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Leah Gugliotta
This is beautiful, I cant believe I'm just hearing it now! amazing job, true talent x
unicyclistwebby
Just amazing. Absolutely love this!
Joe Farewell - 3 Gunner
Another great song Peter. Keep it up.
Katie King
I have seen you live in Prince George, BC. and listened to your CD, you have a MAD talent and a pure musicians heart. I hope to see you again, you have a lot of support throughout the north. All the best! - Katie
air320320
I want to paint to this song... it's so pure. It was great meeting you at TEDxWaterloo!
James Jones
Great songwriting Peter. Who handles your booking?
craz fanabe
you are awesome.... I'm going to see your promotion in Groningen next week!!!! can't wait to see you :)
peterkatzmusic
@unicyclistwebby thanks very much, stay tuned for more!
peterkatzmusic
@afterrunnymede Thanks Christien, bit by bit!
peterkatzmusic
@neecyd63 I like simplicity very much. Thanks!