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This is the new extended version of the previously posted song "I Won't Go Softly." The last version was made from loops, and Fellow MacJammer Jim Bouchard generously offered to redo the song with some rockin' guitars and piano instead. So now the backup has all been done by Jim. I really love what he's done with it. I believe he used JamPack4 for a few things, and his own guitar and bass. A dreamy spooky bridge hads been added as well as a repeated chorus at the end. James did some funky cool stuff with effects at the end, too. I re-recorded the vocals to lessen the clipping, but there is still a bit of distortion (since I had to use the pinhole mic). Play it loud or use headphones because the overall volume is low (to lessen some distortion). Hope you like it! The artwork is by Diane Fenster. Visit her gallery at www.art.net/studios/visuals/Fenster/
Lyrics:
My bags are packed and ready to go
You've caused more damage than you'll ever know
You're sweetly sleeping in your bed
While I'm going out of my head
As per your request I will be gone
By the time you wake up in the morn
I may go calmly in the night
But I won't let go without a fight
I won't go softly
I won't go quietly out of your life
I won't go softly
You can't leave me, you don't have the right
I'm not obsessed, don't be absurd
I simply hang on your every word
It's not the time for this to end
I don't want to be your f***ing friend
I'm sorry, that was not required
I'm feeling a little overtired
I just can't sleep without you there
Don't you make me go, now don't you dare
I won't go softly
I won't go quietly out of your life
I won't go softly
You can't make me you don't have the right
Will you dream of me
while your sleeping peacefully
Will you dream of me tonight...
I won't go softly...
Hardware:
12" powerbook, me on the pinhole mic, James on guitars & bass
Software:
Garageband, JP4
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This was bound to work &mdash 05/16/05 - 09:10:45 AM
I had a feeling this would be good, when I saw the
collaboration. This is a much more organic version than
the original, much more alive and, more frightening.
Excellent job of taking a concept--dangerous obsession--
and fleshing it out musically. If that makes sense.
My only suggestion is to consider adding some
nightmarish harmonies to the chorus, a choir of deranged
Emilies...
Nice work, both of you. [ Reply to This ]
This was bound to work &mdash 05/16/05 - 12:07:26 PM
Thanks Atwood! I tried to do a bit of a scary chorus of me with the oh's at the
end, but you are right, some harmonies would be cool. Thanks for checking it
out. [ Reply to This ]
dirty guitar &mdash 05/16/05 - 02:16:57 PM
Well, the dirty burning guitar is there alright, it's a great
production. The "mysterioso bridge" is very refreshing and
makes you curiously waiting for what's next. One of the
better songs at MacJams. Very human! I wouldn't add a thing,
because it's already fully arranged! Maybe some rests
between your lines, although it would take the adrenaline off! [ Reply to This ]
dirty guitar &mdash 05/16/05 - 02:24:16 PM
fantastic &mdash 05/16/05 - 02:20:28 PM
Loops are useful, but they can't beat the real deal on
tracks like this.
An amazing sound. [ Reply to This ]
fantastic &mdash 05/16/05 - 02:26:58 PM
I agree. I'm so glad Jim offered to breathe some real rock into this. [ Reply to This ]
for the gearheads: &mdash 05/16/05 - 02:58:43 PM
I used a Mexican Standard Strat for the rhythm guitar in the chorus and My very old Les Paul Junior with P-90s in it for the leads. these run through the pedalboard: a Fulldrive 2-modified Boss SD-1 SuperOverdrive- Boss DD-20 Gigadelay- into a Peavey Delta Blues. Mic-SM-57
Keys played on the Kurzweil KME-61,
Drum loops are by Drums on Demand.
There's a conga /bongo loop on the last round of choruses by AMG
Bass is an Epiphone Accubass going direct into GB using the Edgy Bass preset.
But I can't believe that's pinhole mic! [ Reply to This ]
for the gearheads: &mdash 05/16/05 - 03:03:24 PM
Thanks for explaining what I could not, Jim! This was fun. Thanks for the
opportunity to expand this song. [ Reply to This ]
very nice &mdash 05/16/05 - 03:43:54 PM
i like this version in adifferent way than the 1st: both are
great-this is a nice version though-great voice and
production-thanks for your music! [ Reply to This ]
killer &mdash 05/16/05 - 05:56:14 PM
awesome.....JB is one of my fav git players here and emily is
just killer on vocals....sonic production could have been
better with a better mike but killer nonetheless...... [ Reply to This ]
awesome...again &mdash 05/16/05 - 07:58:06 PM
just incredible, loved what was added, just awesome.
vocals could be a bit louder tho, cause it's still the
best part. [ Reply to This ]
unique voice &mdash 05/16/05 - 08:57:08 PM
your voice is very unique ... you are able to reach very full
sound on the pinhole mic ... no small accomplishment ...
but you REALLY would have something special on the
better mic! ... i hope that you do this sometime! ... i
especially loved the bridge ... cool in the extreme! ... this
is not the usual kind of music i listen to, but i should tell
you, that I enjoyed it ... [ Reply to This ]
Emily :) &mdash 05/16/05 - 09:17:49 PM
Emily is rockin and my knees are a knocking. This piece
rocks. .
Ok I am a stickler about swear words being in on tunes,
not that I don't swear, I know I shouldn't but I do
sometimes so who am I to judge. Maybe Emily, you are
making me more forgiving and bending my biasses. So if I
am guilty of bending my principles, then I have to pay the
price for what ever it be.
I do this because I think your are a real special singer! You
do have a talent for belting em out.
Thanks emily for being such a good addition to Macjams.
Thanks Jim for being such a good addition to Emily's
singin. [ Reply to This ]
Emily :) &mdash 05/16/05 - 09:26:18 PM
Thanks Tiler. Glad to hear you could bend your rules for me. *wink* I'm not
usually one to write a song with "explicit" content...It was a surprise to me
too! Hey, you never know what will come out sometimes. Isn't it ironic that I
sat down to write for your song called "Softly" and this is what came out?
Strange how inspiration creeps up! [ Reply to This ]
wild &mdash 05/16/05 - 09:27:57 PM
Serious Ballz &mdash 05/16/05 - 10:12:50 PM
I really liked this before... but this is freaking amazing.
Really amazing! God I love this!! [ Reply to This ]
Very nice. &mdash 05/16/05 - 11:49:48 PM
Guitar &mdash 05/17/05 - 04:46:51 AM
wow... &mdash 05/17/05 - 07:07:51 AM
..great vocals. wonderful range. i recon this song has a
strong flavour of alanis morrisette attitude to it - the
vocals are also similar to alanis' style. But...it is still a very
unique piece. exellent instrumentals by JB. Good job guys. [ Reply to This ]
Ripping good &mdash 05/17/05 - 07:23:06 PM
The voice/the guitar! Both make it for me.
Emily, when you let loose, you're on such a great level.
That's my favorite vocalization, very full of emotion.
Jim, awesome guitar coming out of everywhere, and so
evenly matched with Emily's intensity! wow!
Great combo! [ Reply to This ]
Nice. &mdash 05/18/05 - 05:34:08 PM
Really liked this tune. Fabulous guitar playing with a very
"live" feel, great tones. Same for vocals... would have
been better with a "real" mic for something with a bit
more presence. Did i hear Janis (not Alanis) in there
somewhere.
Keep up the great work. [ Reply to This ]
Huge &mdash 05/18/05 - 08:58:36 PM
Wow Em, this is a huge number, dynamic and spectacular.
Awesome piece of work. [ Reply to This ]
Alanis Morissette &mdash 05/19/05 - 04:04:57 AM
Alanis Morissette &mdash 05/19/05 - 10:43:40 AM
If that is a dig with no constructive criticism... A Douchebag- You are! [ Reply to This ]
Alanis Morissette &mdash 05/19/05 - 01:33:24 PM
Actually, Emily, it might've been a compliment, you never know; at best it's sort of irrelevant. Takes all types I guess...Surprising someone would waste the keystrokes. ...lol!
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"Vote for me, and all your wildest dreams will come true."-Pedro
Jim Bouchard [ Reply to This ]
Alanis Morissette &mdash 05/19/05 - 03:23:54 PM
Yeah, your right, I'm not a big fan of Alanis (although I don't mind
comparisons...!) so I could take it as a compliment. At least I got a comment
with the vote! Better than a silent bomber! ;o) [ Reply to This ]
thoughts from the bull... &mdash 05/20/05 - 12:11:07 AM
short put: your voice is amazing. holy crap!
long put: this is a sharp number, for sure! it's so deep and
smacking with power. both musically and vocally...
and then...
the coaxing dropdown. i thought i was off the hook, but
then you all kick it right back out. wow!
knowing James' music well enough, it's just amazing to
hear it all together like this. great job to you both!! [ Reply to This ]
Awesome &mdash 05/20/05 - 06:56:48 AM
Nice dynamics and a nice mix overall and a wonderfall
voive sometimes fragile and hard at the same time..
Realy nice
just as i listen to the song again and writing this coment
my girlfriend comes in exitied shouting what a voice!!!:-) [ Reply to This ]
expletive usage &mdash 05/20/05 - 10:33:12 AM
In general I find the use of expletives in songs vulgar, but your insertion of the "F word" here not only fits perfectly into the storyline - it also aptly accords with the way your emotionally explosive raw voice claws the listener. Excellent piece, Emily, in both writing and performing. [ Reply to This ]
way to go &mdash 05/20/05 - 08:43:15 PM
you two, this is an excellent collaboration and new version
of the original! cheers. [ Reply to This ]
Excellent &mdash 05/21/05 - 09:09:01 AM
Powerful and emotionally intense ... very well sung
and arranged. I particularly like the section in the
middle. Maybe a good condenser mic would do better
justice to your great voice, Emily, but apart from that
it's excellent. A good strong song! [ Reply to This ]
I won't go &mdash 05/21/05 - 09:47:14 AM
Very impressive... Nice arrangements. Very powerful!
Many thumbs up! Cydniko [ Reply to This ]
Whoa... girlfriend... &mdash 05/22/05 - 04:38:24 PM
That thar be some scary lyrics!!!
Very good work and...
... no you can't have my phone number!!! heh...
Great stuff! Excellent!! [ Reply to This ]
Whoa... girlfriend... &mdash 05/22/05 - 04:41:19 PM
Ha Ha... I don't need your number...I know where you live...
J.K. Thanks for listening! [ Reply to This ]
Powerful! &mdash 05/25/05 - 09:27:45 AM
Wow, Emily, this is fantastic! You and Jim are a perfect
combo here. The energy and urgency in this are fantastic
and then there's that lulling break that starts to build and
build -- wonderful songwriting and performances. Your
voice wows me! [ Reply to This ]
dig it &mdash 05/25/05 - 09:56:40 PM
This is a big step up. You really belt it out nicely. lot's of
power and fire, and Jim lays down a great music bed. Very
cool. It would definately be worth buying a decent mic and
input device for you to sing into. While the sound is
impressive for a pinhole mic it's still a pinhole mic. Your
voice desrves better. [ Reply to This ]
I Love It, Don't ever stop &mdash 06/06/05 - 02:03:32 AM
I really like your song " I won't go " Keep up the great song writing - You go Girl !!!!!!
PHAT ROB
p.s. Let me know when you drop your CD- take it all the way :-)
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Rocks! &mdash 07/03/05 - 09:22:33 PM
This is better than 99% of what's on the radio in Atlanta. Great f'in work!!!! I gave it all 10s. [ Reply to This ]
good prod for what ya had! &mdash 07/25/05 - 09:49:20 PM
hi &mdash 07/26/05 - 08:22:03 PM
Get outta here!!! &mdash 08/05/05 - 02:33:01 PM
Emily - you rock!!! I could listen to your voice non-stop for
hours. You've posted a beautiful, softer side and now this. Is
there no end to your range and talent. Am feeling
intimidated and may never speak another audible! [ Reply to This ]
Get outta here!!! &mdash 08/05/05 - 04:41:02 PM
holy cow even &mdash 08/10/05 - 03:47:11 AM
you work fast!! ;) thanks for extending this already great piece! if only i had some quality speakers i could fully appreciate the added swirly instruments.. i like the high dreamy echo too, but the original will still be a favourite - yours is a voice that needs no accompaniment!
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...and don't slam the door! &mdash 09/03/05 - 02:09:35 AM
Loads of dark atmosphere. Fabulous playing and singing -
lots of tension, lots of soul, lots of reach and depth. I Like
the floaty interlude (even if Emily begins to sound like
Morrissey for a moment). If I had a record company I'd sign
yer - a cracker!
KK [ Reply to This ]
...and don't slam the door! &mdash 09/03/05 - 02:35:04 AM
My Second Rohm Tune... &mdash 09/05/05 - 09:25:43 PM
OK, Jim Bouchard knows talent when he hears it too, Emily! lol!
Great singing. Tons of emotion and expression. Your pitch is perfect. Pinhole mic? NO WAY! Sounds great.
Great playing, Jim. Way to make your guitar scream. Awesome arrangement and all-around musicianship, too.
Man, that JB is one talented player. Isn't he, Emily? :)
Great collab, you two!
Scorp [ Reply to This ]
Wow! &mdash 09/15/05 - 09:01:07 PM
You really show your versatility in this song, Emily. Hard to
believe my ears that it's the same girl who sings with so
much heart and sweetness in the other songs. I'd like to
hear more from the rock side of you. It's awesome! The
ultimate compliment from me: it's going to my iPod! [ Reply to This ]
Alanis who? &mdash 09/15/05 - 10:30:10 PM
Just came over from "Do I Know Him" and continue to be amazed. Not just by your amazing voice, but also by your ability to pick collaborators. Jim's playing on this is really inspired. A great package - I certainly won't miss any more of your posts!
Thanks, Neil
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Alanis who? &mdash 09/16/05 - 08:04:49 PM
I really appreciate it! Jim did a super job, didn't he? I'm so glad you stopped
by to listen to my songs! [ Reply to This ]
excellent &mdash 10/19/05 - 10:01:03 PM
this is my first time hearing your song and I love it. You have a
versitle voice. It seems that your could fit perfectly into several
genres. Good job. [ Reply to This ]
And Furthermore &mdash 12/11/05 - 03:27:35 PM
VOCALS.
WHAT an Instrument.
Collab. great idea with Superb Performance.
Top Quality MX (am stunned by vocal quality given prod. note on capture).
Best,
Cooper [ Reply to This ]
Harmonies &mdash 06/22/06 - 08:21:24 PM
I love the bridge! Are you still thinking about some backing vocals for this
piece? Want any help? I'd love to tackle that! LOVE LOVE LOVE! [ Reply to This ]
This song kicks A$$ &mdash 07/16/06 - 12:43:20 PM
I like the way the drums propel the song and the vocals on this are
outstanding. [ Reply to This ]
sweet &mdash 10/28/06 - 09:02:14 PM
excellent &mdash 03/10/07 - 09:49:16 PM
loads of edginess and very hip sound! It's rare to come across music with so much genuine creative energy and mature sense of drama and composition. Reminds me very much of Nina Storey and I offer that in the highest regard. You have your own extra touch which very few singers seem to have. The backing tracks are excellent as well. keeps it firmly in alt. genre. [ Reply to This ]
hot damn! &mdash 04/24/07 - 08:08:08 AM
that was AWESOME!! liked everything about it - LOVE your voice, and the driving music swirling around you is fabulous. excellent ending. whew - that was a helluva ride! anne [ Reply to This ]
Thanks! &mdash 05/02/07 - 12:46:58 AM
Great! &mdash 06/03/08 - 02:57:33 AM
Great guitar work, great singing, great percussion and production. I like it very much!
Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi [ Reply to This ]
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collaboration. This is a much more organic version than
the original, much more alive and, more frightening.
Excellent job of taking a concept--dangerous obsession--
and fleshing it out musically. If that makes sense.
My only suggestion is to consider adding some
nightmarish harmonies to the chorus, a choir of deranged
Emilies...
Nice work, both of you.
[ Reply to This ]