Masquerade
May 2011
Music by Ashelyn Summers
Lyrics by Marissa Grigonis
Vocals by Ashelyn Summers
Piano by Jervy Hou
Violin by Hiro Goto
Cello by Irina Chirkova
Bass by Dave Stone
Percussion by John Ferraro
Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by
Mike Troolines
Sound Asylum
Santa Ana, California
Artwork and Photography by Marissa Grigonis
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Lyrics
Verse 1:
These metronome men and their clockwork careers
They dream the same dreams
They fear the same fears
What ever happened to all of those years?
Just a gold pocket watch
For all of that blood, sweat, toil and tears
Pre-Chorus:
All that glitters can never be gold
All that shimmers can always be sold
All that differs can never be told
Chorus:
Masquerade …
In this city of dreams
Masquerade …
It’s not all what it seems
Masquerade …
Watch the people go round
Masquerade …
In this carousel town
Verse 2:
These harlequin harlots
And their festival flair
Fake smiles, fake _______
Fake nails, and fake hair
What ever happened to joy and despair?
Just an old broken mask
For all of that faith, hope, love, and care
Pre-Chorus:
All that glitters can never be gold
All that shimmers can always be sold
All that differs can never be told
Chorus:
Masquerade …
In this city of dreams
Masquerade …
It’s not all what it seems
Masquerade …
Watch the people go round
Masquerade …
In this carousel town
Bridge:
Where is my angel?
Where is he now?
I’ve written my (magnum) opus
And the ink’s all but run out
Chorus:
Masquerade …
In this city of dreams
Masquerade …
It’s not all what it seems
Masquerade …
Watch the people go round
Masquerade …
In this carousel town
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another great one, love how you sang this in a lower range, this gives you a chance to play with the range of emotion, great arrangements, love the waltz, I think the chorus is right on, great words, it is a nice blend of classical and pop, don’t know if I’ll come up with something but I’ll try, great work from all involved.
Flawless, powerful and perfect. This is the finest piece of music so far, eclipsing “The Prayer” because it is as good in the mix if not slightly better and much more mainstream! The fast start on your beautiful voice makes the song jump to life and develops a sense of anticipation. I will listen many more times but after five plays my take is, it is world class, it can’t be done better than this. Congratulations to your whole team! Awesome, beautiful music making.
You’re a shine, in this dark world.
I like it, very nice. It compliments your playlist.
Wow!
Beautiful song,
Beautiful dress,
Beautiful girl!
A beautiful video and as always a great message about dreams, hope and reality.
It is worth waiting for the 1080HD to load for both video and audio.
Great job Ashelyn, your art department has set a new standard with this one, nice touch with the on screen lyrics!
Wow! What a passionately voice you have, Ashelyn! You are very talented! Sunshine is YOU…*smile*…!
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Hugs, Lena
I ah, um, well, can’t really, ah, seem to remember, what, what, I was going to, ah, sorry I guess I can’t think when I ah, I ah, I am looking at your pictures, let me turn off images. (sound of click) Yep, thats better, oh, now I remember; You are all kinds of Beautiful!
I love the Masquerade dress you are wearing. It’s beautiful. You look stunning in it!!!
Thank you Micheal it’s really wonderful piece.
Your voice is absolutely stunning
Wow! Awesome vocals!
Loved the voice and the song and you are very beautiful too.
……..all beautiful, very good
wow this is really good, i like composing my own music too. your music should have more views :)
Imagine her singing with Johnny Craig, lead singer for Dance Gavin Dance. I have a bad ass idea for a music video for this…. people dancing to this song, dressed up at a masquerade, then, everyone greets some princess or what-not who deep down, is actually not happy. Something elaborate like that, would be cool.
Sweet and perfect drum heads chosen!10 stars
Probably listened to this song over twenty times, I just keep clicking replay! BEAUTIFUL voice, I can see why people compare you to Amy Lee.
I like this. Great voice!
Absolutely awesome voice!!! I think I actually got the message
weird to hear this without vocals lol
Stun-WOW.
I just got home after a few days out of state doing a ceramic tle installation for Holiday Inn so I am running behind on hearing all the song updates …. Beautiful melody here Ashe, thanks for sharing ;-)
Easily my favorite song by you Ashelyn! The lyrics are just amazing!
Amazing! By far your best song. Really inspirational meaning. :)
omg your voice is soooooo strong and amazing you are really good i love it !!!!!!!!
i love masquerades and this song fits it perfectly
I love it!! Same level with Ami Lee and Evanescence! OMG BRILLIANT!!!! I love the emotions and rythm of this song
My friend and I are thinking of doing a version of this song. I can play a few instruments and she can sing, so we might mash them together at some point for something pretty interesting. Still LOVE this song! :)
@KnightForTheKing Thank you! I’d love to hear anything you come up with. What instruments do you play?
your voice is amazing! such an inspiration to me!
Oh my can this girl ever sing. I just came across her and what a delight. Wish I would had found out her a long time ago. What a voice, what a voice, and beauty to go along with it, she has the whole package.
she looks like a puppet lol but shes so beautiful
after amy lee..from evanescence..i find her voice the most beautiful..:)
Great song!
That was really good. I loved the song and the way your voice sounded : )
r u famous?
I think this belongs on an epic movie Ashelyn. It sounds so good. Your friend Terry listening to ALL your stuff. Your a special young lady!……
You guys sound awesome.
Beautiful job
Beautiful…
Like this at my first time listen to it .. It may not have any vocal .. But i can feel what this songs all about
merci encore pour ta musique vraiment si un jour tu passe en direction de la france tu et la bien venue a ma maison et qui cest compose un morceaux merci Ashelyn pour tes musique qui sont toujour bonne a ecoute a l’oreille bravo et je rejoute tu et tres tres jolie a regarde bisous de la france…
du bist gut ashelyn….you r good
I Think Your VIEW counter is wrong… I think there should be 3 extra zero’s behind those numbers up there.
I’m Absolutely Loving Your Tunes! Wish You Well and All the Best!
gutten tag ashelyn i love your music u have a beautiful voice keep up the good work
another Fallen Angel come to my life.Beautiful voice like AmyLee :)
Not very many artists can pull off instrumental versions of their songs, along with vocal versions, but you, Ashelyn, proved that wrong. You have beautiful music, a beautiful voice, and are a beautiful person. I adore your music and I’m glad I discovered your talents. (: Continue on making music and singing. <3
Beautiful song, beautiful voice. Beautiful soul. LOVE YOU
Absolutely astonishing..! The music, the lyrics, the songs, your voice..! Fantastic..! I cheer you for all this really good job!! Exellente!! ^_^
awesome tone to your vocals,unique
always the beest with ur great voice
I’m glad I found this hidden treasure named Ashelyn Summers!
Another solid vocal performance AS
Great song & Super.
i am falling in love with this song …cant stop listnig
you deserve to be so much more famous!
It’s incredible that you wrote this all by yourself Ashelyn….
3:18 is my favorite part :)
Here is a vocal treat for a Friday.
amazing music I just suscribed your chanel. you are a great musician.