So Many Faces

by @tseaver

Skirmish: Mythology (@atornberg)

Liner Notes

Not gonna get a vocal melody done inside the skirmish hour, so the demo is just the acoustic guitar.

#acoustic #instrumental

© 2025 Tres Seaver (FAWM #1)

Lyrics

Chorus

So many faces I've worn, So many names. so many desires. Finding myself once more reborn, To take up again the quest for the fire.

Verse

Called anew to be tested and tried, Drawn to the edge of the world. To be purged in the furnace of greed or of pride, Drained like a goblet, its dregs to be hurled.

(repeat chorus)

Verse

Deep in the ashes an ember alights, Fanned by a breath, to rekindle afresh A heart restored, remembered delights, My purpose reborn like my new-molded flesh.

(repeat chorus)

Comments

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I love where this is going. I want to hear it after you put a vocal on it!

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Powerful lyrics and a good guitar melody. Would like to hear it all put together.

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Love the feel of this -- the chords echo the sentiments in the lyric so nicely, Lyrically, "Drawn to the edge of the world" is compelling, and I love "Deep in the ashes an ember alights / Fanned by a breath, to rekindle afresh" and the hope it delivers.

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@siasa

Lovely bassy acoustic you have there, and an interesting lyric. Looking forward to the final version.

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@jonmeta

Every line is an evocative, creative image of rebirth and renewal. Excellent poetry. Deft rhyming of 'world'!

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I love the guitar melody. It gives me the feeling of someone telling you a story over a fire. Beautiful and great guitar playing

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@sycophant

Great guitar melody and very cool lyrics… looking forward to hearing the finished version.

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ar the waltz lead off I'm in! very Elliot Smith! nice deep lyric sitting waiting! nice one.

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@makers8

These lyrics are great! I can’t wait to hear them over this lovely guitar.

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nice guitar and chord progression. kinda wish a raspy voice on it but is good

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@jeff9

Ditto what @jeremykazoo said, Tres. Great guitar tone, too.

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It reminds me of Joseph Campbell "Hero with A Thousand Faces." Great job!

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I found myself singing your lyrics as the song played and really enjoyed that experience. The choice of chords really goes well with the lyric and the Skirmish prompt.

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@sunfire

Great lyrics. Enjoyed your guitar playing too.

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@markg

Very poetic lyrics

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I really love your images and use of language in this fine lyric. And could sing it in my head to the chord progression! Flows well with a magical mysterious quality perfect for the prompt!

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Excellent lyric and the guitar setting is promising - look forward to hearing it when you've tied it together! 😊

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