While I Still Breathe
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While I Still Breathe
Written by Bruce Madole & David Leask ©2009
There’s a ship out in the harbour, patient on that glassy green
As the last boat rowing slowly carries her away from me
I know her heart was heavy, heavy as these iron chains
And her face was stained with sorrow as she turned her eyes away
Hold the wind, don’t let it blow
Gentle as a babe asleep, silent as a stone
Hold the wind, calm the seas
Quiet every single breath while I still breathe
Soon the jailer will collect me, march me down that one-way street
Hang me like a flag of freedom while she sails out to sea
What I did I did for honour, not for lust and not for gold
For to see that villain strike her made my blood turn freezing cold
Hold the wind, don’t let it blow
Gentle as a babe asleep, silent as a stone
Hold the wind, calm the seas
Quiet every single breath while I still breathe
There’s justice now and judgement later
Here's the price that must be paid
Now I’ll go to meet my maker
Longing for one last look at her sweet, sweet face
Hold the wind, don’t let it blow
Gentle as a babe asleep, silent as a stone
Hold the wind, calm the seas
Quiet every single breath while I still breathe
While I Still Breathe
Written by Bruce Madole & David Leask ©2009
There’s a ship out in the harbour, patient on that glassy green
As the last boat rowing slowly carries her away from me
I know her heart was heavy, heavy as these iron chains
And her face was stained with sorrow as she turned her eyes away
Hold the wind, don’t let it blow
Gentle as a babe asleep, silent as a stone
Hold the wind, calm the seas
Quiet every single breath while I still breathe
Soon the jailer will collect me, march me down that one-way street
Hang me like a flag of freedom while she sails out to sea
What I did I did for honour, not for lust and not for gold
For to see that villain strike her made my blood turn freezing cold
Hold the wind, don’t let it blow
Gentle as a babe asleep, silent as a stone
Hold the wind, calm the seas
Quiet every single breath while I still breathe
There’s justice now and judgement later
Here's the price that must be paid
Now I’ll go to meet my maker
Longing for one last look at her sweet, sweet face
Hold the wind, don’t let it blow
Gentle as a babe asleep, silent as a stone
Hold the wind, calm the seas
Quiet every single breath while I still breathe
Written by David Leask & Bruce Madole © 2009
Winner of the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals
Songs From The Heart 2009
To receive a FREE download of the song send an email to info@powerofsong requesting the passcode
Winner of the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals
Songs From The Heart 2009
To receive a FREE download of the song send an email to info@powerofsong requesting the passcode
http://www.davidleask.com
"Leask brings to his music a compellingly honest baring of the soul" Toronto Star
Originally from Edinburgh, Scotland, David Leask is a songwriting journeyman. His music builds a spiritual and artistic bridge between the influences of his birthplace and the fresh possibilities of his newfound Canadian home. Whether his songs are shaped with pop, Celtic or folk influences, his goal is to write music from the soul that speaks to our common struggle to be human. For his efforts, he's received critical acclaim for 3 CD's, a Juno nomination and a bag full of international songwriting awards. David has also received the honour of winning the Mississauga Established Performing Artist of the Year. Whether playing solo, in a trio or backed by his 5-piece band, David's live show is always musically rich, high energy and heart-felt, captivating audiences with the intensity of his performance and the disarming honesty of his songs.
Discography
"100 Camels" was released by Iron Music/BMG in 1998.
"Ancestors Eyes" was released in 2000 and was nominated for a JUNO Award.
"Tightrope of Dreams" was released in February 2004.
*New CD to be released late 2009*
AWARDS-General
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2004: Mississauga Arts Awards - Performing Artist of the Year
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2000: JUNO Nomination - “Ancestors Eyes’”
AWARDS - Songwriting
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2009 - Ontario Council Of Folk Festivals Songs From The Heart Winner - "While I Still Breathe"
2009 - Top Ten Finalist Toronto Song Contest -
The Toronto We Know
2009 Finalist John Lennon Song Contest - Strong In Broken Places, Gospel Category
2009 1st Place Unisong Song Contest - "Freedom By The Barrel" Rock Category
2008 Top Ten Mix 99.9 FM Song Contest – “Heart Attack”
2007 1st Place OCFF Songs from the Heart Political Category- "Freedom By The Barrel"
2007 2nd Place in the Unisong song contest - "Freedom By The Barrel Political Category
2007 1st Place in the International Songwriting Competition - "Strong in Broken Places", Gospel Category
2006 Finalist in the John Lennon Song Contest - "Undo", Jazz Category
2006 3rd Place in the Unisong Song Contest - "The Honey I want", Blues Category
2005 Honourable mention in USA Song competition - "Strong In Broken Places"
2005: 1st Place in the International Songwriting Competition - “The Honey I Want” Blues Category
2004: 1st Place in the NSAI Single Song Showdown - “You Can Cry”
2004: Finalist in the John Lennon Song Contest - “Mysterious Ways”, Country Category
2003: 1st & 2nd Place in the Unisong Song Contest - “Five Minutes” & “You Can Cry” Country Category
2003: 1st place in the Quinte Spirit Songwriting Contest - “Halfway to Heaven”
2001: Four honorable mentions in USA Songwriting Competition
1999: 2nd Place - Mississauga Millennium Song Contest - “The Future Has Begun”
1999: Top Ten Mix 99.9 FM Song Contest – “Made My Bed”
1994 : SOCAN/SAC Advanced Songwriting Demo Award - “Flying Home”
"Leask brings to his music a compellingly honest baring of the soul" Toronto Star
Originally from Edinburgh, Scotland, David Leask is a songwriting journeyman. His music builds a spiritual and artistic bridge between the influences of his birthplace and the fresh possibilities of his newfound Canadian home. Whether his songs are shaped with pop, Celtic or folk influences, his goal is to write music from the soul that speaks to our common struggle to be human. For his efforts, he's received critical acclaim for 3 CD's, a Juno nomination and a bag full of international songwriting awards. David has also received the honour of winning the Mississauga Established Performing Artist of the Year. Whether playing solo, in a trio or backed by his 5-piece band, David's live show is always musically rich, high energy and heart-felt, captivating audiences with the intensity of his performance and the disarming honesty of his songs.
Discography
"100 Camels" was released by Iron Music/BMG in 1998.
"Ancestors Eyes" was released in 2000 and was nominated for a JUNO Award.
"Tightrope of Dreams" was released in February 2004.
*New CD to be released late 2009*
AWARDS-General
**************
2004: Mississauga Arts Awards - Performing Artist of the Year
*******************
2000: JUNO Nomination - “Ancestors Eyes’”
AWARDS - Songwriting
*********************
2009 - Ontario Council Of Folk Festivals Songs From The Heart Winner - "While I Still Breathe"
2009 - Top Ten Finalist Toronto Song Contest -
The Toronto We Know
2009 Finalist John Lennon Song Contest - Strong In Broken Places, Gospel Category
2009 1st Place Unisong Song Contest - "Freedom By The Barrel" Rock Category
2008 Top Ten Mix 99.9 FM Song Contest – “Heart Attack”
2007 1st Place OCFF Songs from the Heart Political Category- "Freedom By The Barrel"
2007 2nd Place in the Unisong song contest - "Freedom By The Barrel Political Category
2007 1st Place in the International Songwriting Competition - "Strong in Broken Places", Gospel Category
2006 Finalist in the John Lennon Song Contest - "Undo", Jazz Category
2006 3rd Place in the Unisong Song Contest - "The Honey I want", Blues Category
2005 Honourable mention in USA Song competition - "Strong In Broken Places"
2005: 1st Place in the International Songwriting Competition - “The Honey I Want” Blues Category
2004: 1st Place in the NSAI Single Song Showdown - “You Can Cry”
2004: Finalist in the John Lennon Song Contest - “Mysterious Ways”, Country Category
2003: 1st & 2nd Place in the Unisong Song Contest - “Five Minutes” & “You Can Cry” Country Category
2003: 1st place in the Quinte Spirit Songwriting Contest - “Halfway to Heaven”
2001: Four honorable mentions in USA Songwriting Competition
1999: 2nd Place - Mississauga Millennium Song Contest - “The Future Has Begun”
1999: Top Ten Mix 99.9 FM Song Contest – “Made My Bed”
1994 : SOCAN/SAC Advanced Songwriting Demo Award - “Flying Home”
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