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[gorankay]

Hey guys

My name is Goran Kay and I’m a singer/songwriter in London – I’ve been a long-standing fan of Celine and have recently written/recorded a song that I wanna pitch to her …

It’s called “my homeland” and features on the following link:

www.myspace.com/gorankay

If you have a minute, please check it and let me know what you think – I’d appreciate any feedback from you guys!

Thanks very much

[brunodias_111]

The song is beautiful and you sang it really well. I think it would fit Celine's voice and style perfectly. Very good, man! Congratulations!

[Soloni]

I abseloutly love it

[angeluk2]

OH MY DION!!!!! Man you have a beautiful voice!!
Celine would sound so good singing this but so do YOU!!
wow thankyou so much for sharing!!

[gorankay]

Wow guys - thank you very much for all the nice things you've just said ... I've not actually played this to many people as yet (just set up the website too) and it's always a brilliant feeling to know that people like what you do    

Thanks again    

PS. angeluk2 ... "oh my dion" ... very funny  

[brunodias_111]

I've got to praise this talent of yours again. It's too good! You do know how to sing, to make a song. It's wonderful. It's, for sure, the best thing I've ever heard here in this Celine Channel Idol. I never saw here such an inspiring masterpiece.

[gorankay]

wow    I don't really know what to say ... I'm very touched by that - thank you so much ... it's so great to know that the song strikes a chord with you ... means a lot to me ...

thanks  

[gorankay]

by the way ... since my diction tends to be a little below par and since there are so many international celine fans on here ... here are the lyrics

My Land, sacred earth on which I stand
Heaven of water and sand
My spirit’s in your hand
Your every stone speaks the beauty of your plain
An ever-burning flame to light your name

My Earth, water to any man’s thirst
Mother to every orphan
You show grace in every season
No one will ever dim your light
Your Sun will rise until the last man’s final night

(Chorus)
In my homeland, the light will always glow
And in my veins all her rivers forever flow
No men will ever blight her name
Her soul’ never be tamed
Her spirit reigns

My Land, the wind tells of your story
A prayer of hope to set your children free
A land of promise to engrave our history
With peace and harmony for eternity

(Chorus)
In my homeland, the light will always glow
And in my veins all her rivers forever flow
No men will ever un-write her name
Her soul’ never be tamed
Her spirit reigns

From her mountain heights of old
Across her fields of green and gold
She is blessed by a light from high above
That has seen her through it all

(Chorus)
And in my veins all her rivers forever flow
No men will ever un-write her name
Her soul’ never be tamed
Her spirit reigns

In my homeland, the light will always glow
And in my veins all her rivers forever flow
No men will ever blight her name
Her soul’ never be tamed
Her spirit reigns

From her mountain heights of old
To her fields of green and gold
Her spirit forever runs free,
A part of me

[brunodias_111]

You are very smart! I was about to ask you the lyrics, but you already put it here. Could you show the lyrics of the rest of your songs?

[gorankay]

Sure  

Well "Another Day" was actually recorded by a british band called G4 ... it was on their second album ... so the lyrics will be somewhere on the internet I suspect ...

As for my other songs, here they are:

My Man

Music & Words by
Goran Kay

If you ever feel alone, turn around and look my way
If you’re ever in the dark then let me light your way
If you ever fail to see what you really mean to me
Then hear my whispers to your heart
Together or a thousand miles apart

‘Cause from the first smile I knew that you’d understand
That to those first words there would never be an end
To keep you in my heart my soul I’d sacrifice
I would pay any price

(Chorus)
When your eyes have lost their spark
And your emotions are shaded dark
Close your eyes and call my name
And I’ll take away the pain
Together or half a world apart
You will always be close to my heart
And in my dreams I’ll see you again
‘Cause you’re my light, my life, my man  

If forever comes to end, I’ll discover your love again
For every moment that we get, I’ll lock a memory of you in a frame
And if time should leave me here on my own
I’ll un-write the years and bring you home
You and I will always be together
In this life or in my dreams forever

(Chorus)
When your eyes have lost their spark
And your emotions are shaded dark
Close your eyes and call my name
And I’ll take away the pain
Together or half a world apart
You will always be close to my heart
And in my dreams I’ll see you again
‘Cause you’re my light, my life, my man  

And if you ever say goodbye, I know a little part of me will die
Your love has filled my heart and made me stronger
Without you nothing else will ever matter
And if our destiny decides that we are to part when comes the night
I will make this day burn bright forever
The Sun won’t set as long as we hold each other

(Chorus)
When your eyes have lost their spark
And your emotions are shaded dark
Close your eyes and call my name
And I’ll take away the pain
Together or half a world apart
You will always be close to my heart
And in my dreams I’ll see you again
‘Cause you’re my light, my life, my man



Draw the Line  

Music & Words by
Goran Kay

This is your song
Your solitary journey
Haunted by the echoes of a happy ending
But you’ve been left alone
And your thinking’s lonely
You forget why it is you chose to walk this way

But you’ll keep on walking
For that new beginning
Elusive dreaming, define the meaning
And you’ll keep on hoping
You’ll be led to something
A happier morning, oh a different kind of loving

(Chorus)
When you think you’ve reached the end of the line
When all the signs have said you’ve run out of time
And life turns its back and you pretend that it’s fine
Draw the line, feel the moment shine, free your mind  


So this is your song
On a rainy Monday
To wash away the troubles life has sent your way
Just so simple a song
Your ethereal runway
To fly away to a better place, to a better day


(Chorus)
When you think you’ve reached the end of the line
When all the signs have said you’ve run out of time
And life turns its back and you pretend that it’s fine
Draw the line , Draw the line

When you think you’ve reached the end of the line
When all the signs have said you’ve run out of time
And life turns its back and you pretend that it’s fine
Draw the line

When you think you’ve reached the end of the line
When all the signs have said you’ve run out of time
And life turns its back and you pretend that it’s fine
Draw the line, feel the moment shine



      

[muffin]

hey,

wow this songs are really amazing. your voice is very good. I really love it. Celine could be very proud to sing this song from you. Even she sings very good I would like this song recorded with your voice.
Another question : how do you get inspired to write those lovely songs ? And who sings " my man " ? Why did you not sing this song ?

[gorankay]

Hey muffin!

Thanks very much for your lovely comments !!

To answer your questions, the girl who sings "my man" is a very good friend of mine who has the most incredible voice (as you can hear) ... she actually lives in holland too!!

As for why I didn't sing it myself, well I wrote that for a female singer ... I don't think it would have suited my voice as a singer ...

Finally, writing songs is something I've been doing for years ... and they come in different shapes and sizes and from different sources of inspiration ... I'm definitely a melody-man ... so I tend to write the music first and the lyrics sort of follow naturally ...

thanks again :-)

[light_secret]

Hey Goran, you are a brilliant talent, I wish Celine will consider you composition, it is a good song.  I hope all the luck for you that someone will cross you way and could sign you into a record deal or could take your music further.

I am a fan of yours now!

Good luck!

Edited by light_secret, 22 November 2008 - 03:59 AM.

[whineupemily]

Im also a fan of yours now! That song is beautiful; along with all the other ones! You should definitely find a way to get that to her But i would assume many many song writers do that

'My Man' Is wonderful!

[gorankay]

Guys

that's really sweet of you!! ... I'm really glad my music's been received so well on this site... it's definitely a huge confidence boost and it means a lot to me :-) ...

As for trying to approach Celine ... well it's a bit like trying to touch the moon really ... she is better guarded than a high-security prison!! ... but hey you never know ... maybe I'll get lucky :-) ... I'll keep you guys posted!!

Thanks again xx

[gorankay]

oh and one more thing whilst I remember ... for those of you who live in London (UK) ... I've got a few gigs coming up soon and I'll make sure to post the dates on here ... and yes there will be some Celine classics ... (those I can get away with ... without too many stratospheric notes!!) ... it'd be great to see you there ...

[muffin]

Hey Goran,

even " my homeland" is a brilliant song " my man" would fit to Celines voice as well. Did you ever think about to give this song to her ? This song is so emotional .
Please get us updated about any new song from you, you see you have a lot of fans . We all wait for an album from you. At least I do ! I would buy it straight away.

take care

eep fingers crossed for reaching Cline one day so she get the chance to hear all your wonderfull songs !  

[MalaysiaCeline]

Great and very touching song.....even without Celine....u did very well too....ur voice pretty much like Clay Aiken......Homeland sound great.....i can totally feel the song......great job

[MalaysiaCeline]

Is that any way i can download this song? Sound so beautiful....very very touching...

[JB1985]

I do like "My homeland". The rythm, the notes are just incredible. You're very talented. If I were Celine, I would love to sing this song!!

[muffin]

so I see everyone loves this song. So let us think what we can do to give it to Celine. There must be a way to let her know abut this wonderfull songs. Any ideas ?

[gorankay]

wow! I've just read all the new replies ... guys I'm very touched! thanks very much ... I'm sort of running out of ways to say thank you now  :-)

I can't believe people actually want to download this version! ... I didn't think this would happen!! It's not available right now. but I may put it on iTunes ... and who knows? It may just catch the attention of one of those high and mighty execs in the music business who may have a way to get it to Celine ...

In the meantime though, if you want a copy, I'd be happy to just email you one :-) ... your comments are payment enough for me :-) ...

Following on from muffin's last post, any suggestions as to how we could reach Celine would be very much appreciated ...

Thanks everyone!

[MalaysiaCeline]

i just cant get enough of the song my homeland, ever since i found out this wonderful song from you.....i cant stop click on ur website and listen to it whole day long, i would be glad if i can have a copy of this song....

[light_secret]

Goran,

Hi.  I just wanna thank you for the song.  I already have it.  Keep it up!  Everyone here at the forum is supporting you.  Go Goran...Go Celine.... Best of luck!

MJ

[MalaysiaCeline]

   Thanks Goran...i received your song and i guess this is the best xmas gift in 08.....thanks a lot

[Blondey]

wow
i've listened to 4 songs on your profile and i think that My homeland  will perfectly fit into Celine's New Album which I  hope will soon be issued:)
I'm gonna come to London soon for a couple of days
when and where ur gigs r gonna be held? would love to come:-)

[marix]

goran...would u please send me all of ure songs u posted on myspace...I reeeeealy like them....btw are u making any new stuff...I'd love to heare more of u     

[gorankay]

Hey Guys

Hope everyone's well - thank you to those of you who've posted new replies! ... very very sweet once again ... you guys are great!

In response to your questions, I have a few gigs coming up in London in January, one of which is on the 31 Jan 2009 in South London ... an evening with piano & vocals with some well-known hits as well as some original material from me ...

Please email me at gorankay@hotmail.co.uk if you want more details about gigs :-)

Secondly, I'm happy to send you the tracks on my myspace if you'd like to send me your email to the above address

Finally, yes I am working on new tracks, soon to be finished ... I'll make sure to keep you posted!

Thanks again guys!

xx

[cla]

the song is very beautiful.... i cry!!! it would appeal to me to have l' mp3

Edited by cla, 15 December 2008 - 07:29 PM.

[lartiste]

I like your performance. But, it sounds too overedited.. almost every major tone change was "manipulated" electronically, therefore sometimes it sounds quite artificial. but I love your voice :-)

keep it up