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The World Is a Scary Place
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A collaboration with André van Haren (whom I met at MacJams.com years ago). André composed the orchestration. I helped write the lyrics and master a demo recording using my voice. More info about this song here: https://andrevanharen.com/the-song-the-world-is-a-scary-place-has-been-added/

Read about "Raoul’s Rescue Mission for Narrator & Orchestra" here: https://andrevanharen.net/raouls-rescue-mission-for-narrator-and-orchestra
Released: 03-Dec-2023
Category: Musical Theater
Application: Logic Pro
File type: mp3
File size: 12.1 Mb
Plays: 12
Downloads: 1
Weekly plays: 1
Weekly downloads: 1
License: No derivative works allowed
Lyrics
The World Is a Scary Place

From "Raoul's Rescue Mission” a children’s story for narrator and orchestra.
Lyrics by André van Haren and Richard Schletty.
This song is sung after Raoul is captured under the bucket by Tomcat.
More information at: https://andrevanharen.net/raoul

Be brave, Raoul, I know the world is a scary place for you.
Be calm, be cool, for there's a mission that only you can do.
If you follow your heart, courage will break through!

Have faith, my child, when something's lost and you haven't got a clue.
That cat has snatched the one we love, so your rescue must begin.
If you’re nimble and wise, in spite of your size, you’ll win!

Awakened from dreams, all of you screamed
when ruthless TomCat attacked!
You skiddle skedaddled and hid in the cracks
while BabySis snoozed in her sack.

With big hungry eyes TomCat snaffled his prize
and dashed to his barn far away.
Mother and Father say you must be brave!
Be brave and save the day!

I know the world is a scary place for you.
But it’s a mission that only you can do.

‘Twas a dangerous mission with fierce opposition,
fast moving cars and an owl.
Through a dark tunnel, a bright field of yellow
and to the Old Barn at last.

Now TomCat has trapped you, He’s ready to munch.
You must find a way to break free.
Mother and Father say you must be brave!
Be brave and save the day!

I know the world is a scary place for you.
But it’s a mission that only you can do.
You must follow your heart,
be nimble and wise!

When darkness falls, open your mind and you will see.
You will find a way to overcome this enemy.
The time is now to dig down deep and be free!

Be brave, Raoul, I know the world is a scary place for you.
Be calm, be cool, for there's a mission that only you can do.
Follow your heart! Your courage will break through!
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The very first entry into iBandstand's "Musical Theater" genre, and what an entry! I wish I could know more about the story. Very well done.
1 year ago
This is really good. I also love musical theatre and have lost count on the numbers of shows I have seen. Both in Denmark and in London. This is really well done. Your voice is very good and your diction is very clear so one can understand what is sung. Nice orchestration.
1 year ago
artist
Stunningly beautiful piece of work here Rich. So glad you've joined! What a tale! Remarkable vocal delivery. Lush yet judiciously apportioned orchestration. Wow and wow again...
Latest song: This Desert Place
1 year ago
artist
Awesome!!
1 year ago
artist
I should have seen this earlier. In any event... This is a most excellent piece of music. Few have a voice that can be truly describe as sonerous. That is Rich's wide ranging velvet singing. Well done and kudos to you, Rich, and your patner, André van Haren!
8 months ago
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