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Alexi Murdoch — Orange Sky
Album: Four Songs
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Released: 2002
Length: 6:15
Plays (last 30 days): 4
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Well I had a dream
I stood beneath an orange sky
Yes I had a dream
I stood beneath an orange sky
With my brother standing by
With my brother standing by
I said, "Brother, you know you know
It's a long road we've been walking on
Brother, you know it is you know it is
Such a long road we've been walking on."

And I had a dream
I stood beneath an orange sky
With my sister standing by
With my sister standing by
I said, "Sister, here is what I know now
Here is what I know now
Goes like this..
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, in your love, in your love."

"But sister you know I'm so weary
And you know, sister
My heart's been broken
Sometimes, sometimes
My mind is too strong to carry on
Too strong to carry on"

"When I am alone
When I've thrown off the weight of this crazy stone
When I've lost all care for the things I own
That's when I miss you, that's when I miss you, that's when I miss you
You who are my home
You who are my home
And here is what I know now
Here is what I know now
Goes like this..
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, in your love, in your love"

Well I had a dream
I stood beneath an orange sky
Yes I had a dream
I stood beneath an orange sky
With my brother and my sister standing by
With my brother and my sister standing by
With my brother and my sister standing by
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 Grayson wrote:

I lost my precious brother about a year ago. This song had me tearing up. There aren't many songs about sibling love. Why is that? As he sings, the bond is... home. I feel orphaned, alone in the world without my brother. Grateful for this song. 



I'm sorry my friend.
Posted 4 weeks ago by Ihatethissong    [ Reply ]
Still a 9 for me. This ages well.
Posted 3 months ago by brookap    [ Reply ]
One of a handful of songs I recognise on the very first note. Always touching, always amazing. Simply beautiful.
Posted 3 months ago by yesindeed    [ Reply ]
 bitterdave wrote:

I enjoy this song, and there's a pretty neat performance with Alexi Murdoch and Pete Townsend.  Pete's support on a 12 string acoustic is understated but adds a bunch.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FL7c7zcpvA



I think I prefer that one better than the original version. 
Posted 4 months ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
 hightail wrote:

This is a new version of the song. I really like the first one RP played and this one is slightly more elevated. Thanks!



This is actually the original version from his 2002 EP "Four Songs". He redid the song for his debut 2006 LP "Time Without Consequence". 
Posted 6 months ago by siqbal    [ Reply ]
My go to track for many years after it first came out. Wonderful to hear it on RP. Not sure why he never made it big. He redid the song for his first album but this original EP version is the one. 
Posted 6 months ago by siqbal    [ Reply ]
This song makes me miss my sister so much.
Posted 8 months ago by stargazer1    [ Reply ]
I lost my precious brother about a year ago. This song had me tearing up. There aren't many songs about sibling love. Why is that? As he sings, the bond is... home. I feel orphaned, alone in the world without my brother. Grateful for this song. 
Posted 9 months ago by Grayson    [ Reply ]
 Michaeljcovel wrote:
You know?!  There's an awful lot of pricks from London here playing on RP!        


we can´t wait to hear your latest release! you may not be from London but still...
Posted 9 months ago by nikmilligan    [ Reply ]
 bitterdave wrote:

I enjoy this song, and there's a pretty neat performance with Alexi Murdoch and Pete Townsend.  Pete's support on a 12 string acoustic is understated but adds a bunch.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FL7c7zcpvA



Imagine what an honor and thrill it would be to have Pete Townsend sitting in for a song!   (Great song, BTW...)
Posted 10 months ago by MilesW    [ Reply ]
 dpb2077 wrote:

Orange Sky or Pink Moon?  




Pizza!
Posted 1 year ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Haven posted: “Have decided: Most current "folk" music is simply empty rap without the nasty languge. It's vacant, uninventive and dull.” Have decided. Most trolls don’t really understand music. They are empty, unoriginal, and boring. For anyone who has a sibling, this song is a strong hand in your hand. Deeply soulful and real.
Posted 1 year ago by B_Van    [ Reply ]
This is a new version of the song. I really like the first one RP played and this one is slightly more elevated. Thanks!
Posted 1 year ago by hightail    [ Reply ]
Have decided: Most current "folk" music is simply empty rap without the nasty languge.  It's vacant, uninventive and dull.
Posted 1 year ago by WalterHawn    [ Reply ]
You know?!  There's an awful lot of pricks from London here playing on RP!        
Posted 2 years ago by Michaeljcovel    [ Reply ]
Loved this movie - Away We Go
Posted 2 years ago by newbolddrive    [ Reply ]
 dpb2077 wrote:

Orange Sky or Pink Moon?  




Yes!
Posted 2 years ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]
 bitterdave wrote:

I enjoy this song, and there's a pretty neat performance with Alexi Murdoch and Pete Townsend.  Pete's support on a 12 string acoustic is understated but adds a bunch.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FL7c7zcpvA



What a mesmerising performance.  Goose bumps and tears. Thank you for sharing this link.  Thank you Bill
Posted 2 years ago by frogtoad    [ Reply ]
Orange Sky or Pink Moon?  
Posted 2 years ago by dpb2077    [ Reply ]
Posted 2 years ago by spitzbart    [ Reply ]
Either way, live or recorded he's fantastic.
Posted 3 years ago by jimys1    [ Reply ]

- LINK -
Thank You Bluto.

Posted 4 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
 bitterdave wrote:
I enjoy this song, and there's a pretty neat performance with Alexi Murdoch and Pete Townsend.  Pete's support on a 12 string acoustic is understated but adds a bunch.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FL7c7zcpvA
 
Wow!! Thank you for that link.
Definitely bumps this to an 8...

Posted 4 years ago by RazzCat    [ Reply ]
 bitterdave wrote:
I enjoy this song, and there's a pretty neat performance with Alexi Murdoch and Pete Townsend.  Pete's support on a 12 string acoustic is understated but adds a bunch.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FL7c7zcpvA
 

Thanks for sharing that. Quite beautiful. 
Posted 4 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
I enjoy this song, and there's a pretty neat performance with Alexi Murdoch and Pete Townsend.  Pete's support on a 12 string acoustic is understated but adds a bunch.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FL7c7zcpvA
Posted 4 years ago by bitterdave    [ Reply ]
Strong 8, with the Time Without Consequences version as a 10.
Posted 5 years ago by jukes1    [ Reply ]
Great song.
Posted 5 years ago by johnybladex    [ Reply ]
this song gets the tears welling up, and the breaths need to be really taken in ... lost my dear mom and dad days not long enough passed

sweet sincerity
Posted 6 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Pleasantly mundane. 
Posted 8 years ago by Redpoint    [ Reply ]
Ohh falls donnert
This appear in das Tal.
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
 Wadro13 wrote:
Way to be a victim, dude. Definition of codependency. 

 Wadro13 got my back..........

Thanks


Posted 8 years ago by Michael_Dean    [ Reply ]
Bumping this to 10
Posted 8 years ago by Michael_Dean    [ Reply ]
 BBoyes wrote:
Lusciously languid.
 

Lusciously languid.

Wow, a two word review that describe the track perfectly.

Posted 8 years ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
I really love this song, and I'm not a mellow song liker generally
Posted 9 years ago by jocelynsart    [ Reply ]

I like Alexi quite a lot ... this tune and especially "All My Days."

 
Posted 9 years ago by hallogallo    [ Reply ]
Sorry, it seems like he is singing "you are my whore". Time for new earphones
Posted 9 years ago by MrsTom    [ Reply ]
Way to be a victim, dude. Definition of codependency. 
Posted 10 years ago by Wadro13    [ Reply ]
 kdarwish wrote:
So soulful and uplifting. Reminds of own sister, and sister Rosa, Nina Simone and all sisters that shine light of joy and happiness on our human condition, thank you Radio Paradise.

 
Yes, and Yes! Well stated  kdarwish
Beautiful song 
Posted 10 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Like the TWC version better than this one. Would love some new stuff from Alexi though.
Posted 10 years ago by jukes1    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my mushrooming multitude of churches be dancing buck ass naked...  love this song...  love sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll...
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Lusciously languid.
Posted 11 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
So soulful and uplifting. Reminds of own sister, and sister Rosa, Nina Simone and all sisters that shine light of joy and happiness on our human condition, thank you Radio Paradise.
Posted 11 years ago by kdarwish    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my church loves this song...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
nice...
Posted 11 years ago by amprich    [ Reply ]
The last section of this song really hits home for me. Lost my sister when I was 14 n she was 18. Then I lost my brother when I was 22 n he was 23.

Let me tell u it has been a blast...
Posted 12 years ago by Matyx    [ Reply ]
Such a beautiful voice and song.
Posted 12 years ago by satkinson    [ Reply ]
 xkolibuul wrote:

Damien Rice had a vibe?
 
no, this is so much better. damien makes me want to slit my wrists.
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Was ruined for awhile from oversaturation, but is good to hear every now and then.
Posted 12 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 bobringer wrote:
Damien Rice called and wants his vibe back...
 
Damien Rice had a vibe?
Posted 13 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
boober wrote:
Too bad he only knows 4 songs!
 
Let's not exaggerate (there's some other stuff of his)! Maybe what you meant was 4 chords {#Wink}

Posted 13 years ago by jpdribbler    [ Reply ]
Definitely getting a Nick Drake vibe from this one.
Posted 13 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Too bad he only knows 4 songs!
Posted 13 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
It would be nicer if this guy could maybe memorize some additional lyrics.
Posted 13 years ago by sdn    [ Reply ]
Wow, so pretty!
Posted 13 years ago by shape5    [ Reply ]
heard this once, on RP, downloaded it that night and it's been on the ipod ever since... excellent
Posted 13 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
Very nice stuff, Bill. Thx. 
Posted 13 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
 bobringer wrote:
Damien Rice called and wants his vibe back...
 
...OK, tell him we're in a meeting and we'll phone back.

Posted 13 years ago by jim1964    [ Reply ]
Damien Rice called and wants his vibe back...
Posted 13 years ago by bobringer    [ Reply ]
When this song first started I though, "Hmmm. This is boring," but then it kept going and kept going and... it finally won me over. No that it seems to be winding down, I have decided I quite like it. Maybe I shouldn't listen to music like this on ADD days.
Posted 14 years ago by donna_birichina    [ Reply ]
Beautiful, smooth and warm.....8
Posted 14 years ago by jkhandy    [ Reply ]
Worth it -  {#Clap}
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XymNd2JyS68 


Posted 14 years ago by DanFHiggins    [ Reply ]
This song is soooooooo good for the soul .... {#Meditate}
Posted 14 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
WOW 10 years of RP.... Nice work Bill!

Lister for now 5 years

Subscriber for 3 years in a row....
Keep up nice work!
Posted 14 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]

Such a pleasant voice, also like "Blue Mind" very much but i think if i had to listen to the complete album i would doze off...

This song in particular: 8


Posted 14 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]

He's getting a lot of mileage out of 2 chords!


Posted 15 years ago by window    [ Reply ]
Meh.  Completely boring if it weren't so irritating.
Posted 15 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
"My salvation lies in your love..."

Has he crashed and burnt yet?
Posted 15 years ago by Pieter    [ Reply ]
A friend first turned me on to this on a mix tape... didn't really care for it then.  But now?  Huh, really like it.  Simple, to the point, and really good!  
Posted 15 years ago by mfassett    [ Reply ]
when is this guy going to put out another album?
Posted 15 years ago by ploba    [ Reply ]
First heard this song on the 'World Cafe', so glad RP has picked it up.  I loved it then, I love it now.

Posted 15 years ago by papaman    [ Reply ]
Maybe it it just because I could play guitar on it, and I really cannot play anything, but I do like this a lot. Nice simple, great mood.
Posted 15 years ago by djengs    [ Reply ]
Lovely.
Posted 15 years ago by coffee-eyes    [ Reply ]
dull dull dull dull dull zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Posted 15 years ago by ercasul    [ Reply ]
Just beautiful in it's simplicity. And very well sung, too.
Posted 15 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]

When I heard the intro....I immediately felt myself slip into euphoria. {#Cheesygrin}


Posted 15 years ago by moonchildsce    [ Reply ]
Rather long song, just realized it was still playing.
Posted 16 years ago by Ericac    [ Reply ]
Cool wiki tidbit about this guy: His self-published EP, Four Songs, was released in 2002, becoming the all time No. 1 selling record in CD Baby history. I have a weak spot for Scotland bred music, methinks. = )
Posted 16 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
I remember hearing this a while back, but had forgotten about it until hearing it just now. Really nice.
Posted 16 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
"Paging Mr. Cockburn...Mr. Bruce Cockburn..." Good tune. 9.
Posted 16 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Hinkamp wrote:
nice but if it were any more low key, it would not exist.
Bette Midler's "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" isn't on the playlist, sorry.
Posted 16 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Mental note to pick up this album. Classy.
Posted 16 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
Nice transition, Bill. I was about to sign off for now - but nope. Garden State, cool film. Soundtrack was killer.
Posted 16 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
So simple yet so meaningful.
Posted 16 years ago by joanie    [ Reply ]
nice but if it were any more low key, it would not exist.
Posted 16 years ago by Hinkamp    [ Reply ]
ejsamuel wrote:
It's Monday and I need a little more energy right now!
I agree !
Posted 16 years ago by pushkinjim    [ Reply ]
love it... just kinda rolls around in your head
Posted 16 years ago by eeke    [ Reply ]
geordiezimmerman wrote:
I love Alexi murdoch,very Nick drake ish which is not a bd thing, 7/10
that's what i was thinking
Posted 17 years ago by tjr    [ Reply ]
I saw him at ACL Fest several years ago. It was awesome: about a hundred folks sitting under some big oaks, just him on stage. The only downside was when Robert Earl Keen started his set on one of the big stages: poor Alexi got drowned out. He took it in stride though, and played a great set. c.
Posted 17 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
It's Monday and I need a little more energy right now!
Posted 17 years ago by ejsamuel    [ Reply ]
I love Alexi murdoch,very Nick drake ish which is not a bd thing, 7/10
Posted 17 years ago by geordiezimmerman    [ Reply ]
If I was in a slow mood I\'d put this one. It\'s definitely too sleepy for me at the moment though.
Posted 17 years ago by tomis    [ Reply ]
I particulary use to like this "rollo" songs
Posted 17 years ago by qosforever    [ Reply ]
What a terrible nighmarish song. Nooooo melody, nooo rythm, f**king foolish lyrics
This from a listener who rated Greg Kihn a 9....
Posted 17 years ago by RockinBlueVoodoo    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by wookie    [ Reply ]
One of those simple songs that doesn't really strike you while it's playing... but then two days later you're humming "doo dee doo, orange sky" and you realize it's stuck in your head for awhile and not going anywhere. His full-length may as well be called "Alexi Murdoch plays tribute to Nick Drake". Any influences you hear here are over-the-top overt on the album.
Posted 17 years ago by Teko    [ Reply ]
holy geeze! i could have sworn this was a nick drake track that i had never heard before. i guess that says something for this influences.
Posted 17 years ago by pugifat    [ Reply ]
Bit slow to my taste.
Posted 17 years ago by Hastur_T    [ Reply ]
Kind of a boring song...reminds me of Jack Johnson
Posted 17 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
A lot of Nick Drake influence here. I like it
Posted 17 years ago by wally42    [ Reply ]
This song is so unique & unusual... sorry Stingray is unable to enjoy it. I think it's a great tune.
Posted 17 years ago by lazylemming    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
Imagine being submersed in the Caribbean surf on a calm hide tide morn....(you can look up easily without moving because remember,you are a stingray and your eyes are in the top of your head)...If want to be the Corvette type Stingray that's pretty shallow and materalistic and this won't help.... If you want to be a Stingray ship to air missile I hope I didn't piss you off.
Dude, you should so seriously be getting paid for this stuff.
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Great song, I wish I could have made it to his sold out concert at The Crocodile a couple of weeks ago...oh well I did get to see Bob Schneider.
Posted 17 years ago by GChevy410    [ Reply ]
Wow, I could have sworn this was a cover of a Nick Drake song.
Posted 17 years ago by shayborg    [ Reply ]
Stingray wrote:
fffffffffffff....!!! What a terrible nighmarish song. Nooooo melody, nooo rythm, f**king foolish lyrics. TERRIBLE!!! Among the worst I heard in years! STINGRAY!
Maybe if the song was in a larger font you could hear the melody or the rhythm.
Posted 17 years ago by samrex    [ Reply ]
Stingray! has been angry lately..
Posted 17 years ago by araujokrl    [ Reply ]
Sounds very much like Brooks Williams. That's a good thing.
Posted 17 years ago by JCEntMan    [ Reply ]
Stingray wrote:
fffffffffffff. . . . !!! TERRIBLE!!! Among the worst I heard in years!
In a strange coincidence that was among the worst posts I have seen in years. Think happy thoughts there Stingray. You don't have to be angry and abuse us with large fonts. You can be any kind of stingray you want,it's up to you. Imagine being submersed in the Caribbean surf on a calm hide tide morn. Lying still in the warm,gently moving,womblike salt water you look up at the beautiful blue-pink sunrise and think how pleasant life is. (you can look up easily without moving because remember,you are a stingray and your eyes are in the top of your head) Just lie still and relax,floating gently,moving your head slightly to the music. Floating,floating. . . . . . there you go If want to be the Corvette type Stingray that's pretty shallow and materalistic and this won't help. In that case I would suggest you take a Caribbean vacation and go for a walk in the surf. Without sandals. If you want to be a Stingray ship to air missile I hope I didn't piss you off.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
fffffffffffff....!!! Yes, yes, yes - you have an issue with your brother and sister and father and....you silly ORANGE SKY! What a terrible nighmarish song. Nooooo melody, nooo rythm, f**king foolish lyrics. If there is anything one can hate in music - that surely this song and other songs like that. Alexi, return your guitar to the mailorder store where you got it from. Do something with you life. Be a roofer, a baker, a shoemaker - but, pleeeease, stop troubling the public with this bullshit you call music. TERRIBLE!!! Among the worst I heard in years! STINGRAY!
Posted 17 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
I saw Alexi a few years ago, while he was touring on this EP, and he was great (if you like Nick Drake, and all). I don't know where the hell he went for the last few years, but I think he finally released a full-length this year. Have'nt heard it yet, though.
Posted 17 years ago by Jimi_the_Saint    [ Reply ]
Yoo-hoo are my home. Ha ha!
Posted 18 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
I think I really like this one. Hmm.
Posted 18 years ago by pescivendolo    [ Reply ]
Wake me when it's over....
Posted 18 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
This tune just jangled it's way up to a 9.
Posted 18 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
haunting song - it's stuck in my head (which is a good thing so far)
Posted 18 years ago by 9-volt    [ Reply ]
SoundsGoodToMe wrote:
It sounds like his orange sky has a pink moon in it.
Funny when I heard this song that is exactly what I thought of ... I like this but I dont hear his heart in this tune... not like pink moon
Posted 18 years ago by huebdoo    [ Reply ]
i love this song, but the version on his excellent full length cd " time without consequence" is better.
Posted 18 years ago by ploba    [ Reply ]
The musicianship is nice, but the vocalist seems disenchanted with the song. Like after the band wrote the music. This guy came in, made up lyrics on the spot, sang over it and went back to his job as an actuary at a large insurance company.
Posted 18 years ago by cyzik    [ Reply ]
Because I never watch TV or listen to non-RP radio, I pretty much am completely oblivious to pop culture. As a result, this song loses no points for overexposure; it's fresh every time I hear it and I can enjoy it to its fullest degree. Along the same lines, when I heard Crazy (Gnarls Barkley) for the first time a week or so ago, I thought it was a few decades old until I checked its info. Another excellent song undampened by ubiquitousness.
Posted 18 years ago by andrewmi    [ Reply ]
This song sounds manufactured. He doesn't mean it.
Posted 18 years ago by whafrog    [ Reply ]
I had a dream I stood beneath a golden shower....but so what?
Posted 18 years ago by Farquwaar    [ Reply ]