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Back in June, I saw a post from Katchoolik asking for a singer. I jumped at the chance, since he does some great work. It turned out that he didn't just want a singer for the song...but lyrics too...which was a little more than I could take on at the moment. However, I liked the tune so much, I couldn't say no.
In true fashion, it took me until now to finish the song. I struggled initially to find a direction for the tune, but I returned to his working title, Speechless, and it all started coming together. (If the tune sounds familiar, you may recognize it from rshletty's take on the same collaboration, Breakout.)
Photo Credit: "Argument" by Alexander Redmon
Lyrics:
[ verse 1 ]
As a symphony of silence fills the room,
no amount of conversation could fill this empty space dividing me and you.
‘Cause love left this place a long time past, but no one says a word
And still our hearts remain unheard.
[ chorus ]
And so we go.
Speechless from the things we never say.
Words only complicate our lives.
(What use is conversation?)
We cannot breathe.
We cannot speak.
Pieces of what we used to be
broken by life and love and left
to think we can’t be better off this way.
[ verse 2 ]
Seems memories are all we’re clinging to.
But we’d be lying to ourselves to think there’s something left. Yeah, it’s time for something new.
Instead we bury all these feelings down and keep staring at the walls.
And still we smile through it all.
[ chorus ]
[ bridge ]
Wait a minute here now can't you see
we're dying from the weight of silence?
Wait a minute here I think if we
don’t turn back now we won’t survive this.
Walk ‘cross the ledge. Step from the edge
with nothing left to guide us.
I know we’ve fallen but there’s still a long way down.
[ solo ]
[ chorus ]
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Speechless 2 &mdash 09/11/05 - 11:40:34 PM
Hey John,
man, it took a while, but you come up with a great
version of Speechless. Love you vox and the lyrics
are great. This is different from the "Breakout"
version, and both versions are great.
Great background vocals in the ending man,
good job.
Cheers [ Reply to This ]
Speechless 2 &mdash 09/11/05 - 11:41:52 PM
Re: Speechless 2 &mdash 09/12/05 - 08:06:42 AM
Thanks for letting me take a shot at it. Sorry it took so long, but I had fun with it.
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"Art is never finished, only abandoned." [ Reply to This ]
you fill the silence with... &mdash 09/12/05 - 12:12:49 AM
awesome lyrics and vocals...very different from the other version "Breakout" but i love your singing and expression in this song...very unique...love how your vocals complement Katchoolik's solo and how you ended the song with the chorus...great voice!...simple, powerful and heartfelt vocals with a sad longing that leaves one speechless but wanting more
Katchoolik: awesome guitar solo...rips the silence apart...your music brings out the best from other musicians [ Reply to This ]
Gobsmacked &mdash 09/12/05 - 06:14:35 AM
Blamm - excellent lyrics and singing. Johnny - great
musicianship and music. Both of you - excellent song here. [ Reply to This ]
re: Gobsmacked &mdash 09/12/05 - 08:23:27 AM
Appreciate the kind words. Obviously, he made it easy by giving me a great song to start with. Wish I could play like that.
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"Art is never finished, only abandoned." [ Reply to This ]
I'm not even through the tune... &mdash 09/12/05 - 06:27:08 AM
...and it's already so good...
The dependable katchoolik groove is there, the
instrumentation is full but leaves room for the vocal, and
the vocal is a great pop/alternative/rock performance... it
would fit into some realms of country, too....
My only tiny nitpick is that when the distorted guitar
comes in at the "wait a minute" line, something is a little
off in the mix through my system... (a little distortion
creeping in? the compression kicking in differently?)...
that's a nitpick though, and probably a click of the mouse
or turn of the knob from perfection...
The solo is great. The lyrics are great. And I can't say
enough about that vocal.
Really nice song, guys.
Ed [ Reply to This ]
I'm not even through the tune... &mdash 09/12/05 - 08:27:11 AM
Thanks, Ed! If you're referring to the distortion on the vocals on the bridge, I thought that would be cool...though not sure how well it worked in the end. I have a hard time listening to myself sing, so I tend to try an bury myself under effects when possible ;)
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"Art is never finished, only abandoned." [ Reply to This ]
fascinating &mdash 09/12/05 - 07:21:14 AM
re: fascinating &mdash 09/12/05 - 11:38:04 AM
I know Johnny's original idea was to have multiple takes on this track by different collaborators...I hope a few others are done, because I'm always fascinated by how people can take the same piece of music and go in polar opposite directions with a song.
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"Art is never finished, only abandoned." [ Reply to This ]
Like it! &mdash 09/12/05 - 09:28:59 AM
There you go... &mdash 09/12/05 - 10:07:27 AM
The solo in this song remains on track. I can't see
much wrong with this song. It is a tight number that
would easily fit in a radio playlist. Easy to listen to
without being overdone. Good work. [ Reply to This ]
Wow &mdash 09/12/05 - 01:43:06 PM
Excellent lyrics and I love the way you sing on this.
I find lyric writing vey difficult somtimes, but there are
really wonderful.
Yeah! Great voice and wonderful backing,, worth the wait..
heh he
D/L
Slimmie
[ Reply to This ]
brilliant song! &mdash 09/12/05 - 01:44:53 PM
great voice, fantastic music, excellent lyrics. really enjoyed
it! thank you guys [ Reply to This ]
great &mdash 09/12/05 - 01:45:10 PM
I love what you did with this. Great lyrics and singing,
Blamm. I think it could use a little harmony in places but it
still holds up as is. The overlapping lines at the end was a
real nice touch. And, Katchoolik, the music you provided is
excellent as always. [ Reply to This ]
re: great &mdash 09/12/05 - 01:49:29 PM
I totally agree about it needing some harmonies...I tried a few things, but they all seemed to...well...suck. So I didn't. Thanks for the kind words.
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"Art is never finished, only abandoned." [ Reply to This ]
Nice &mdash 09/12/05 - 02:00:42 PM
Cool &mdash 09/13/05 - 12:48:36 PM
Quite lyrical. Your melody is nicely woven into the fabric
of the soundtrack. And you express your sentiments well.
It is most enjoyable listening to another take on Johnny's
soundtrack. Goes to show that there are a myriad of
possibilities with any given base of rhythmatic sound. [ Reply to This ]
This is awesome &mdash 09/14/05 - 08:51:44 AM
I heard the music for this months ago, Always listened to it without any vocals, many many times. So to hear such a great song fleshed out is wonderful Great great vocals, great lyrics. Mr. Blamm, great job, really. Beautiful [ Reply to This ]
kool... &mdash 09/14/05 - 01:23:36 PM
lyrics and vocal delivery.....guitars have thet 60's sound i've
heard from records....very well done.... [ Reply to This ]
yes. &mdash 09/15/05 - 09:48:59 AM
oh man i loved this song. it was sooo good. i loved the music and tempo and also the lyrics and vocals are kick ass. i loved this part
"Seems memories are all we%u2019re clinging to.
But we%u2019d be lying to ourselves to think there%u2019s something left. Yeah, it%u2019s time for something new.
Instead we bury all these feelings down and keep staring at the walls.
And still we smile through it all."
thats soo good. keep up the good work, guys. [ Reply to This ]
Speechless... &mdash 09/15/05 - 04:54:32 PM
What a wonderul piece. Glad you opted to take this on. Truly
inspiring and your vox are right on. You and Katch have
certainly found something together here!!! Great work! [ Reply to This ]
Speechless... &mdash 09/15/05 - 05:05:35 PM
What a wonderul piece. Glad you opted to take this on. Truly
inspiring and your vox are right on. You and Katch have
certainly found something together here!!! Great work! [ Reply to This ]
nice work!!! &mdash 09/16/05 - 10:53:42 AM
I must have had &mdash 10/16/05 - 08:17:56 PM
my head up my ass when you posted this because I missed it entirely
when it was posted.
This is a terrific song... Johnny K's music is damn fine and your lyrics and
vocals really complete the package. Very fine work here... faved,
downloaded and all that. [ Reply to This ]
you put &mdash 10/02/06 - 08:04:46 PM
it together with great care. It fits perfectly great lyrics theres so much to
get from this song so many changes that grab you a nice feel great tune. [ Reply to This ]
good song &mdash 10/22/06 - 04:51:50 PM
Man! &mdash 10/30/06 - 05:52:59 PM
This is really good! Loved the melody, progression, lyrics and all. Vocals emote well and the guitar parts are put together nicely. Great song structure. Can't think of anything it needs but radio time. [ Reply to This ]
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man, it took a while, but you come up with a great
version of Speechless. Love you vox and the lyrics
are great. This is different from the "Breakout"
version, and both versions are great.
Great background vocals in the ending man,
good job.
Cheers
[ Reply to This ]