Rather Go Blind Ft Kirsty Opal - BaoBou

5th Aug 2026 14:04 - 1 week ago
Description : Last week I was at an open mic where a poet did a couple poems. I bought her book, and when I read it at home, one poem jumped out at me and practically begged me to make it into a song.

Kirsty kindly gave me permission to do so, so... here it is (or at least a first draft).

If you're interested, you can get the book from her site at kindredorange.co.uk.

And people... Let's stand up against AI and make our own creations. You don't need a giant data centre to make music.

Comments (17)

If you have time take a listen and give BaoBou some feedback.

yourmoma
yourmoma 17th Aug 2026 20:36 - 1 day ago
hey mate been long time do like what you done here it has the theater sound the west end brodway play sound
Ehbadya
Ehbadya 12th Aug 2026 23:24 - 6 days ago
Beautiful intro, lyrics, voice, and melody overall! Great work!
Mindway
Mindway 11th Aug 2026 21:22 - 1 week ago
Pretty much everything you usually do gives me live jam out beach vibes in some way, and i always enjoy what you bring to the table. But this is a bit different, it is a really good track, great expression and emotion. I loved my listen
sounders
sounders 11th Aug 2026 20:44 - 1 week ago
Hey great stuff. I'm in West Norwood. Most likely try to see you at the Yurt on the 20th or on the 26th (is this when you will be doing original material). Where's the gig? What covers do you do in the band. Will DM if I need more det's in the meanwhile take care and catch up soon.
sounders
sounders 11th Aug 2026 11:17 - 1 week ago
Wow! Great song and playing, first it's good to hear of other writer's and Artist's out there creating and sharing their talent. it makes me feel good. Also Re:AI how can you claim to be doing the thing that your doing when none of what your doing is related to the thing that your doing in my opinion. It's a hot potato and one thing not considered is the peripheral pain and conflict created. I do hope to catch your live performances so keep me posted about up and coming gigs and jams. Best wishes and be well
BaoBou
BaoBou replied 11th Aug 2026 - 1 week ago
Hello mate! I'll definitely be 20/8 at The Yurt (Limehouse) but that's a gig with my coverband this time. I might play Saturday 15/8 in Walthamstow (open mic) and 26/8 in Camden, but not sure yet :) I also occasionally play in South London (Bekc=enham, Penge, Bromley) with the cover band.

Which part of London are you based?
RichardShekari
RichardShekari 8th Aug 2026 14:55 - 1 week ago
Im just waiting for the day they invent a device I can tap on my skull that instantly downloads the kind of instrumental skills some of you guys have here on looperman. You guys play so damn well! And I absolutely love your vocals too, BaoBou. Solid stuff!
BaoBou
BaoBou replied 11th Aug 2026 - 1 week ago
Thanks a lot Richard! You know the secret sauce... practice practice practice :)
fanisatt
fanisatt 8th Aug 2026 08:17 - 1 week ago
Geia sou file mou !! Hello Baobou ! I have the strong feeling that this specific track is mainly a product of inspiration and not so much of the habit of writing music !!! This is an amazing top quality artistic work .... an excellent track overall !!! Cheersssssssssssss !!
BaoBou
BaoBou replied 11th Aug 2026 - 1 week ago
Geia sou Fani mou! Well, it's always a combination of inspiration and experience, right? The more you do it, the richer and broader your inspiration becomes, I think.
Thank you very much for listening!
Zootman
Zootman 7th Aug 2026 21:29 - 1 week ago
Hi Baobou, an excellent song. The keys, your voice and your guitar are evocative and emotive. The mood you create suit the words perfectly. Well done indeed. Gonna listen to the live version now. Cheers Chris.
BaoBou
BaoBou replied 11th Aug 2026 - 1 week ago
Thanks Chris, always much appreciated to see your visit!
sayamrajsagar
sayamrajsagar 7th Aug 2026 10:44 - 1 week ago
Love your voice BaoBou. Loved the piano and the guitar too.
BaoBou
BaoBou replied 7th Aug 2026 - 1 week ago
Dhanyavahd my friend! I left it all a bit raw; I wanted the emption to come out, and I think that worked!
DanMed
DanMed 7th Aug 2026 10:25 - 1 week ago
You have great voice bro. Awesome track.
Really enjoyed in it!
Cheers!
BaoBou
BaoBou replied 7th Aug 2026 - 1 week ago
Hvala brata! Some tracks just come naturally!
Cyberflares
Cyberflares 7th Aug 2026 06:34 - 1 week ago
I watched the live version 1st very cool man now i am listening to your studio version guitar is a nice added addition this is a cool track man i enjoyed my listen :)
BaoBou
BaoBou replied 7th Aug 2026 - 1 week ago
Thanks a lot, especially for listening to both versions :)
NeaMera
NeaMera 6th Aug 2026 22:04 - 1 week ago
well... beloved piano, beautiful guitar, kinda low but nice strings, poem from the deepest, overal a really nice track although im not a big rock listener... good job
take care peace
BaoBou
BaoBou replied 7th Aug 2026 - 1 week ago
Eyxaristw poly!
AnthonyAttard
AnthonyAttard 6th Aug 2026 10:40 - 1 week ago
Yes, it is a sweet track. I especially enjoyed the piano playing and the lyrics in this one. It is poetry, rich with thoughts and meaning. Well done, BaoBou.
Best regards, Anthony
BaoBou
BaoBou replied 6th Aug 2026 - 1 week ago
Thank you! I also played it live on Tuesday at my favourite open mic:
https://youtu.be/-nX0blxVy-Y
glennwhite6504
glennwhite6504 6th Aug 2026 03:16 - 1 week ago
Hello my brother
Its been a while, hope everything is good.....what a nice song you've got here....a very relaxing and laidback well performed piece.....love that piano and 6 string playing in tandem with your soft vocals.....its excellent my friend.
StarTravels
StarTravels 6th Aug 2026 03:12 - 1 week ago
Hey BaoBou, This is a wonderful rendition, with the instruments played superbly. Your guitar work, in particular, is impressive once again. You always approach your music with such genuine feelingits a breath of fresh air amidst all the fakery these days. Best regards.
BaoBou
BaoBou replied 7th Aug 2026 - 1 week ago
Thank you so much! wonderful words!
adamms
adamms 5th Aug 2026 22:05 - 1 week ago
Cool idea on how you got the lyrics, great song!
BaoBou
BaoBou replied 7th Aug 2026 - 1 week ago
I enjoy writing my own lyrics, but I've made at least half a dozen songs now after poems I read or heard; from an ancient Japanese poem to one that my daughter wrote to 2 different ones now by people I heard on open mic nights. Sometimes it just inspires you :)
Kayos2
Kayos2 5th Aug 2026 15:08 - 1 week ago
Kirsty Opal has beautiful l poetry and you delivered it in to beautiful lyrics from the heart. V Sweet track.
BaoBou
BaoBou replied 7th Aug 2026 - 1 week ago
Thank you so much!

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