The empty house next door speaks of things that are no more. The empty walls echo back the voice that calls, wondering where you are. The empty streets we used to roam have been whispering since you've gone, but I close my ears--pretending I don't hear them call your name...
I turn up the radio, turn down my heart. Turn up the stereo-- don't fall apart! I've got a ways to go, and oh, it's hard... to make it if I never start.
I cuddle up to dreams, 'cause after chasing all these things I realized I don't love anything you didn't touch. In quiet moments when I hide and don't let the world make me decide, my heart still beats at thoughts of you... the most gentle soul I ever knew.
I turn up the radio, turn down my heart. Try to forget you, but dying's an art. I've got a ways to go, and oh it's hard to get there if I never start.
I've almost forgotten what it's like to see a doorway with you inside, but I won't forget my foolish love (though when all is said and done it wasn't enough). I turn up the radio, turn down my heart. No matter where I go, I'll always love the very thought of you and what it was that made you shine so much... Turn up the radio, turn down my heart. Turn up the stereo--don't fall apart! I've got a ways to go, and oh, it's hard to make it if I never start.
"Turn Up the Radio" (c) Gayle Skidmore 2007
Influences
Stars
Damien Rice
Jeff Buckley
Iron and Wine
The Beatles
The Smashing Pumpkins
Led Zeppelin
Lisa Loeb
Fiona Apple
Rachel Yamagata
Radiohead
Bright Eyes
Gregory Page
Sufjan Stevens
Coldplay
Tyrone Wells
Unwed Sailor
Irish Folk
Sleeping At Last
Portishead
Muse
Brandi Carlile
Simon & Garfunkel
Sigur Ros
Death Cab for Cutie
Patrick Watson
Unbelievable Truth
Sia
David Gray
Sounds Like
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“Gayle Skidmore is a local singer-songwriter standout, adding a touch of dark, orchestral feel to her adult contemporary fare. MS/gayleskidmore.”
--Troy Johnson
San Diego City Beat
“Artful songwriting with multi-textured accompaniment”
“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – Gayle Skidmore is...
A. One of the most well rounded musicians I know
B. Went to school for music/composing
C. Has an impeccable ear for harmonies
D. Writes the music for her musicians to play (Cellists, etc.)
E. Has this ethereal magical thing going for her
F. Brings back the purity of what it means to be a true musician and a songwriter’s songwriter.
I highly suggest you go to Gayle’s myspace page and listen to her songs.
My favorite is one called Hopes Fall. I am waiting for her to put up this song that goes ‘Turn up the radio/turn down my heart,’ but maybe she will take a hint and put that one up too.”
--Vanja James
Northwest Noise
Just letting you know that our EP “Or Am I A Nightmare?” is up and available for purchase online at CDbaby, Amazon, iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody, and many of your other favorite internet music stores! Check it out and let us know what you think!
hey Gayle how's it going? Remember that time we played on the street corner downtown? People are starting to that here in Indy, makes me laugh. Anyhow, hope things are good. Take care.
hi gayle. i heard you were at our show at lestats friday night. sorry i didnt get to say hello. thanks for stopping in. your music here sounds really beautiful! take care. stephanie
