Paradox of love

**original song** *(demo)* . [featuring the photography of Carlos R. (a.k.a oO-Rein-Oo )](https://oo-rein-oo.deviantart.com/gallery/) ___ ![the_wipe_out_by_oo_rein_oo-d9tl77g.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmWMBNPFp1RuRW4CEHorksRCJf8v5Mi7Ke1Q9oM7aWTqT5/the_wipe_out_by_oo_rein_oo-d9tl77g.jpg) ___ ![the_wipe_out_by_oo_rein_oo-d9tl77g 3.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmYd6KPYpbmMgb1QSTdqaJoNVTukqxEXd65owQ4Fgg9icd/the_wipe_out_by_oo_rein_oo-d9tl77g%203.jpg)

Listen to the audio to "Paradox of love" (demo) on @dsound below:

► Listen on DSound
► Listen from source (IPFS)

![the_wipe_out_by_oo_rein_oo-d9tl77g 2.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmcTpJNUt54sbpks9KakXSBR5kFE6PqPWEFM5mzoKc813y/the_wipe_out_by_oo_rein_oo-d9tl77g%202.jpg) ___

Paradox of love lyrics

Verse I

**. You were always free to make your move. Yeah, I never could imprison you: Even if I wanted to.
Watched you take off on the wing: A beauty rare that made me sing. I hadn't even opened my mouth When praise and curses freely flowed out.**

Chorus

**. Paradox of love—I'm still in awe No matter how long it's been: You're on my mind, it still feels raw. I spend my days in contemplation Of sin and dynamics of law.**

Verse II

**. You were always judge and juror too. You write your own emphatic rules, & I'm obliged to play along with you.
I saw you run the forest path, When the lightning struck, I only laughed. Through the fiery ash and aftermath I still sat stolid, working on my craft.**

Chorus

**. Paradox of love—I'm still in awe No matter how long it's been: You're on my mind, it still feels raw. I spend my days in contemplation Of sin and dynamics of law.** ___ ![cottom_dreams_by_oo_rein_oo-d9piedz 3.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmYxMnAgFZT3u9iV49HXiWGHMr65cLrq7DTrg3KmpzV5Sa/cottom_dreams_by_oo_rein_oo-d9piedz%203.jpg)

Notes

I didn't even intend on making this song today, but I was altering and chopping up a beatbox recording when this melody hit me. I recorded the vocals alone with the beatbox. Then I cut some kick to match the pattern on the beatbox, and some snare to beef up the sound. Also put some bass and some wah rhodes on the track. I decided to make a solo section for synth, and added some horn samples (ugh, nothing like real horns: hope they're not too cheesy!) The tuning was weird because I just matched whatever I already sang in with the beatbox. *(ended up being A = 434 hz.)* Definitely a demo because it's got some janky moments, but I still think it's worthy enough to share with you all and get your feedback! If you like the photos in this post, **[all credit goes to Carlos R., be sure to check out his Deviant Art page at this link.](https://oo-rein-oo.deviantart.com/gallery/)**I feel like I'm getting my music skills back with this daily practice. **Thanks for listening to my music! Have an amazing day! I love each and every person that is reading this post** *(and the ones that aren't, too.)*

Specs

**Tuning:** *A = 434 hz* **Temperament:** *Equal* **Tempo:** *200 bpm* **Key:** *D minor/Eb minor* **Length:** *3:38* **Style:** *funk/jazz/soul* ![cottom_dreams_by_oo_rein_oo-d9piedz 3.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmYxMnAgFZT3u9iV49HXiWGHMr65cLrq7DTrg3KmpzV5Sa/cottom_dreams_by_oo_rein_oo-d9piedz%203.jpg)

Listen to the audio to "Paradox of love" (demo) on @dsound below:

► Listen on DSound
► Listen from source (IPFS)

![cottom_dreams_by_oo_rein_oo-d9piedz 2.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmWFN9iWrzgYjjGKHAzKBipQ3iruehoawvkFuhkkoUT5yP/cottom_dreams_by_oo_rein_oo-d9piedz%202.jpg) ___ ![cottom_dreams_by_oo_rein_oo-d9piedz.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmVvq8CouCzUPCaky99NwUwz4z4sH34e7M9iRnp3AwyMUK/cottom_dreams_by_oo_rein_oo-d9piedz.jpg) ___ ![photographer_s_block_by_oo_rein_oo-d8v8h30 2.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmV5SiTnQT3H2ar1oEBCVGyFc1RF6XfXqggyfaqrYyNHRP/photographer_s_block_by_oo_rein_oo-d8v8h30%202.jpg)

Music & writing By @d-pend 1/30/18 . Photography by [Carlos R.](https://oo-rein-oo.deviantart.com/gallery/)

**. [1 — "The wipe out"](https://oo-rein-oo.deviantart.com/art/The-Wipe-Out-593893564) [2 — "Cottom dreams"](https://oo-rein-oo.deviantart.com/art/Cottom-Dreams-587044439) [3 — "Photographer's block"](https://oo-rein-oo.deviantart.com/art/photographer-s-block-536192892)** ![photographer_s_block_by_oo_rein_oo-d8v8h30 3.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQme75mmhCaPrdAe3VXZAshBQSMuJb2KXGXPAb9J563VpJX/photographer_s_block_by_oo_rein_oo-d8v8h30%203.jpg) ___ ![photographer_s_block_by_oo_rein_oo-d8v8h30.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmPnaBvMt1UQeJJDD6hj3Tw7wixEGqn7TrDVwLPFZwQuX7/photographer_s_block_by_oo_rein_oo-d8v8h30.jpg) ___