Palette (Tokoyami Towa 常闇トワ) ENGLISH COVER feat.

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This is more than a cover. It's a mission statement.
When I first heard this song last year from a short guitar cover Nolithium did on Twitter, I was immediately in love with it sonically--so I checked out the full version, and turned on the captions. Not only was the song beautiful musically, but it also hit me deeply within my soul lyrically. I knew then I had to cover it and immediately started writing a translation, which has ended up being one of my favorite lyric sets I've ever written. I was in a bad place mentally at that time last year and was so confused as to whether this job, making music, was right for me, and was scared that i was losing something i love--and this song reminded my why I create. Why I love this art. Why I play guitar. Why I will SHOUT, for all the world to hear, my story. It's connection. It's humanity. Music is raw emotion in sonic form and there is no greater power than being able to connect with another person across the world and touch their life in some small way without even knowing. "My body will grow weak and frail, this temporal shell is bound to fail, but my spirit will soar and live for all eternity." Music is part of our soul. Our spirit. It was given to us as a gift by God to connect with each other, to express. This is why I make music. There is nothing I would rather do.
I hope my passion comes across in this song, and I hope it inspires you like it did me. Thank you for listening 🙏
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Song: Palette, originally performed and with lyrics by ‪@TokoyamiTowa‬ (常闇トワ), composed by niki様
Re-arranged, performed on guitar, produced, mixed, and mastered by David Guthrie
English lyrics by David Guthrie
Vocals performed by Ying - 莺 and SirHamnet
Piano, guitar solo, and additional string arrangement by Nolithium
Equipment:
Guitars: Squier Affinity Strat w/Seymour Duncan Custom 5, Squier Classic Vibe '60s Telecaster Thinline
Pick: Dragon's Heart GT
Guitar Tone: Neural DSP Archetype Petrucci
Bass: Scarbee MM Bass
Drums: Superior Drummer 2 Progressive Foundry
Strings: Cinematic Studio Solo Strings
DAW: Reaper
Headphones: AKG K701
Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
Video Editing: DaVinci Resolve
Full Lyrics:
Verse 1:
Standing here, the slightest breeze
Feels like it might just break me
Lost alone in monochrome
Can’t tell the black from the white
Try my best to colorize
But the canvas stays blank despite
All my efforts crystallize
How I feel somewhere deep inside
Chorus 1:
I’ve had enough, but can’t give up, I know my goal’s just out of sight
As long as I’m alive, I’ll hold onto this world that I love with all my heart
Atop the canvas of my dreams, I’ll carry on with my journey
Let my heart cry out, I will sing and I will shout my story
Verse 2:
The more I try, the more I fail
Every step is to no avail
Terrified I’ll fall apart
Lose all my progress from the start
But a hand clasps to mine, thawing the freezing dark of night
And reminds me that after dusk breaks dawn
Chorus 2:
I’ve had enough, but can’t give up, I know my goal’s just out of sight
I’ll accept everything; the pain inside and every single tear I’ve cried
Across the canvas of my dreams, I’ll paint the sky with history
Flying ever free, this is who I’m meant to be, my story
Bridge:
But that hand clasped to mine, thaws out this freezing heart of mine
And reminds me that after dusk breaks dawn
Chorus 3:
I am enough, I won’t give up, I know my goal’s within my sight
As long as I’m alive, I’ll sing these words of love for all the world to hear
Across the canvas of my dreams, I’ll forever paint my story
In brilliant shining hues, I’ve got nothing left to lose
Tag:
My body will grow weak and frail
This temporal shell is bound to fail
But my spirit will soar and live for all eternity
My most resonant hues dye the future that I choose, my palette

[@ying_verse]

you introduced me to Towa with this song and I haven’t stopped looping all her incredible work ever since!!!!!! Bless you

[@davidguthriemusic]

HECK YEAH WE LOVE TO HEAR IT!! 💙

[@klondikesaloon7026]

Thanks for singing!

[@AKIIOCh]

Welcome to kenzoku family 💜

[@SnarkyMalarkey]

Amazing video!! Ying was PERFECT for the song!!

[@davidguthriemusic]

i know right?? and thank you so much!!

[@flmotion7017]

if this greatness doesnt deserve a sub then i dont know what does

[@davidguthriemusic]

yo, thanks so much!! 🙏

[@klondikesaloon7026]

Really nice job, extra kudos for JP-->EN translyrics!

[@davidguthriemusic]

thank you so much!!

[@MerobeanMusic]

WOW! The vocals, the music, THE VISUALS!! I'm so blessed to exist in the same timeline as this. THANK YOU 😭💖

[@davidguthriemusic]

thank YOU Meroooooo!!!! so glad you loved it 💖

[@yourmother90000]

THIS IS SO B E A U T I F U L!!! Palette has always been a song that i’ve held dear ever since Towa came out with it. this rendition is just oozing with passion and beauty, not to mention the translated lyrics were pulling at my heart strings 🥲 phenomenal job to everyone involved!!! fantastic cover :DD

[@davidguthriemusic]

THANK YOU SO MUCH BROOO!!!! i'm so glad that passion came through and you were feeling it--everyone did so amazing on this 😭

[@Syertse]

DJ serving W's all the time! Amazing cover!!

[@davidguthriemusic]

Ws ONLY AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT 😤😤 thank you so much Soosh!!! 💙 🙏

[@Legendav]

Heeeeellll ya guys this rocks! Still my favorite Towa song and yall did it justice!

[@davidguthriemusic]

thanks so much Dav!!! 🙏

[@Floopdayo]

Hello someone named Sen sent me, amazing and beautiful cover great job to everyone involved

[@davidguthriemusic]

shout-out Sen haha, thank you for watching!! really glad you loved it 🙏

[@TheCreepypro]

well done you guys! this is incredibly impressive to say the least!

[@davidguthriemusic]

thank you so much!!

[@TheCreepypro]

@@davidguthriemusic your very welcome!

[@ZALMusic]

POWERFUL STUFF

[@davidguthriemusic]

YOU KNOW IT!!! thank you 🙏

[@Composer_Ben]

This was amazing!

[@davidguthriemusic]

thank you!!

[@reijek990]

Amazing cover! Much congratulations to everyone of you!

[@davidguthriemusic]

thank you so much!! glad you enjoyed 🙏

[@BoffleFloffle]

This song always hits. I love it. Awesome english cover, man. Great job to everyone involved!

[@davidguthriemusic]

yo thank you so much dude 🙏

[@crazizzle85]

Fantastic! I love Towa's music and I appreciate your cover. Subbed.

[@davidguthriemusic]

thank you so much!!

[@tikaal]

😎

[@mi_natsuki]

この曲の英語カバーを探してたどり着きました。歌もアレンジも素晴らしいです❤

[@davidguthriemusic]

thank you so much!! glad you enjoyed it ❤

[@weezno9027]

A beautiful renditions! Especially that english lyric!

[@davidguthriemusic]

thank you so much!! i put a ton of effort into the lyrics so i'm really glad you loved them 🙏