"Presence of the Lord" (Eric Clapton, Unichappell Music) [4:56]
Recorded at Morgan Studios (Willesden) and Olympic Studios (Barnes), March-May 1969.
Released in the UK on 2 August 1969 as Polydor 583059. [Matrix No: 583059 A//1 480 / 583059 B//1 420]
Blind Faith: Steve Winwood (vocal and piano), Eric Clapton (guitar), Rick Gretsch (bass guitar), and Ginger Baker (drums).
Produced by Jimmy Miller with Andy Johns at Morgan Studios and Alan O'Duffy at Olympic Studios (engineers).
Notes and Quotes
Section Meas. Description Text
Introduction 8 The performance opens with an identifying chordal theme.
Verse 8 + 8 The verse line is in two parts with the first returning to the opening chordal theme and the second ending in a different key. a
Refrain 8 + 6 + 4 The Refrain begins with material in A minor, but the second half is the same melodic and harmonic material from the first half of the verse. Material from the introduction segues to verse 2. b
Verse 8 + 8 As in the verse above. C
Refrain 8 + 6 + 5 As in the refrain above with a transitional chord tagged at the end. b
Instrumental 24 + 4 Guitar solo (based in a minor) played against a doubled rhythm and capped by a return to the introduction's chordal theme.
Verse 8 + 8 As in verse above with vocal and guitar extemporization on melody. a
Refrain 8 + 6 + 7 As in refrains above with an extension of the chordal theme and a ritardando (slowing down) to the final cadence. b
Text
I have finally found a way to live, just like I never could before.
I know that I don't have much to give, but I can open any door.
a
Everybody knows the secret, everybody knows the score.
I have finally found a way to live, in the color/presence of the Lord.
b
I have finally found a place to live, just like I never could before.
And I know that I don't have much to give, but soon I'll open any door.
c

Blind Faith Outline Something Old, Something New
 
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