"I’m Ready Now" (#392, 200905)

 * Co-written with Paul McDonnell *

I'm looking for a place to put these chances I won't take
There's no more space the closet's full door's about to break
Gotta' clear some room by throwin' out these broken things
Collectin' dust from dawn to dusk beneath this old box spring

Like the halo that I used to wear, and my broken magic wand
There’s the shoes I never walked a mile in, should have tried those on

Well I’m ready now I’m singin’ it out loud
I'm breakin' free of what I can see I'm better off without
Yeah these nights are long but this ain't about what's right or wrong
It's just about me throwin' out my doubts and I think I'm ready now

My rosy tinted glasses they've been down there for awhile
Next to all the hours I spent wishin' like a child
A clover with 3 leaves it never seemed to grow a fourth
The pedestal that leveled all my lovers to the floor

The first stone that I couldn't cast, the tears that didn't help
Fallin' on the pages full of words I told myself

Well I’m ready now I’m screamin’ it out loud
I'm breakin' free of what I can see I'm better off without
Yeah these nights are long but this ain't about what's right or wrong
It's just about me throwin' out my doubts and I think I'm ready now

Pictures from the past like a movie in my mind
I can change my story when I leave them all behind

Week 36a - I’m Ready Now (200905)

We took our name from a painting by Max Ernst, which features an innocent bird menaced by a threatening forest.

This mixture of innocence and menace is present in our songs, which explore different worlds, some light and some dark. 

Our debut EP "Pleasure to Burn" came out on 15th January 2016. Critics have been very kind, praising our blend of "Spanish folk with US southern blues":  http://emergingindiebands.com/forest-dove/ 

We've also been featured in many Spanish blogs...
http://lacarnemagazine.com/forest-and-dove-presenta-nuevo-disco/
http://yotambiensoyindie.es/2016/01/29/forest-dove/
https://colectivoraroproposito.wordpress.com/2016/01/22/emergentes-45-forest-dove/



Guitars: Richard J. Dowling
Electric Bass: Beni Benito Bieto
Drums: Oscar Caramés
Percussion (for EP): Leap Hamilton

Group Photos: Sandra Garcia Rey

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just trying to find a melody and some meaning to comfort the heart and soul
singer/songer #guitar #maton #uke #SAW17 #folk #gospel #hymns  #songwriting #worship #jesus

My songwriting and vocal influences include:
Alanis Morissette
Avril Lavigne
Beck
Carrie Underwood
Courtney Love
David Bowie
Dave Grohl
George Harrison
Harry Styles
Hayley Williams
Hillary Lindsey
Jamie Bower
John Lennon
Josh Homme
Kacey Musgraves
Kelly Clarkson
Kim Gordon
Kurt Cobain
Lee Ranaldo
Liz Phair
Michelle Branch
Stefani Germanotta
Taylor Swift
Thurston Moore
Tom Petty
William Corgan

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His catalog of 500+ titles includes collaborations with hit writers Mark Narmore, Elliott Park, Steve Dean, and Pete & Pat Luboff, among others internationally from England to Australia.

Redding's music has landed cuts by numerous recording artists including Dan Whitehouse, Emma Gale, and David Easterling.

Week 36a - I’m Ready Now (200905)

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