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The Ballad of Old Men Hemlock


Artist: Glaucio Groff
Key Signature: A minor
Time Signature: 4/4
Artist's Description
The Ballad of Old Man Hemlock is a cinematic Americana/Folk ballad that tells the haunting story of a mysterious old man whose life is forever intertwined with the river beside his cabin. Built on warm acoustic guitars, expressive male vocals, rich harmonies, slide guitar, and a steadily growing rhythm section, the song blends storytelling with an atmospheric, roots-inspired sound. Its evocative lyrics explore themes of loss, memory, solitude, folklore, and the unstoppable passage of time, while the chorus creates a powerful emotional hook that lingers long after the final note. The arrangement evolves naturally from an intimate acoustic opening into a full-band climax before fading into a reflective ending. Perfect for films, television, documentaries, westerns, Americana playlists, and emotional storytelling, this original composition captures the timeless spirit of classic folk music with a contemporary production and cinematic depth.

Genre(s): Contemporary Country, Contemporary Folk, General Folk, Acoustic Pop
Mood(s): Flowing, Groovy, Mellow, Positive, Relaxed
Style(s): Ballad
Tempo: Mid Tempo
Language(s): English
Instrument(s): Bass-Electric,Drums,Guitar-Accoustic,Guitar-Electric,Guitar-Slide,Vocals-Sung
Vocal Type(s): AI Vocals
File Type: MP3

* Audio may contain AI generated content
The Ballad of Old Men HemlockDigital Download:$2.00
Cover Version:$22.75
Standard License:$100.00
Extended License:$300.00
BUY COPYRIGHT:$50,000.00
[Verse 1] Old man Hemlock, he lived by the creek Said the water spoke secrets if you knew how to seek He\\\'d sit on his porch, sun beaten down hard With a gaze like a prophet or a losing hand of cards [Chorus] [bass and drums enter] Oh, the river it rose Yes, the river it rose Takes your stories and souls How the river it rose [vocal harmonies, slide guitar swells] (Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo) (Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo) [Verse 2] His wife, she left him for a traveling man Said she needed more than dirt in her hand He just nodded and watched her dust cloud in the lane Said some folks chase a rainbow, some just stand in the rain [Bridge] And the willow, it weeps where the old man, he sleeps Secrets the earth keeps while the willow, it weeps [Chorus] [full band intensity] Oh, the river it rose Yes, the river it rose Takes your stories and souls How the river it rose [Outro] [vocal ad-libs, wordless vocalizing] (Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) Kids from the town, they dare each other close To his ramshackle cabin where the wild rose grows They\\\'d whisper of magic, of spells in the air But old man Hemlock, he just wasn\\\'t there
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