Not Listening (Demo)

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i just can't get enough of uploading acoustic one-track demos!

was going to redo this and upload again, but have been busy and would rather spend what little time i have writing than working on recording.

and i've been convinced to upload as is.

so here it is. this took a while to get to where it is, but i like the ending...

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Lyrics

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hey you, what's that you say?
nevermind
i'm not listening anyway.

my mind's wandered out of sight
oh wait
i think it ran tonight

to other times
so far behind

so let's try together
get all high and fly together
blow the night away
blow the night away

i've put away all my friends
just until
this rain it ends

locked 'em up with broken toys
till come
yellow days & pretty boys

then maybe next year
we'll disappear

so let's try together
get all high and fly together
blow the night away
blow the night away

i still catch you hangin round
just go
before you drag me down

like happy new year
that came
with false promises of cheer

and other tales
and other lines

so let's try together
get all high and fly together
blow the night away
blow the night away

i'm crawling, falling
reaching out for you
can't you hear me calling
screaming, dreaming
turning blue

Song Stats

Hits: 922
Comments: 32
Fans: 0
Plays: 107
Downloads: 46
Votes: 6
Uploaded: Oct 04, 2005 - 05:59:53 AM
Last Updated: Oct 04, 2005 - 01:24:26 PM Last Played: Aug 25, 2009 - 07:52:52 PM

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Song Actions

Hardware:

seagull acoustic
powerbook

my hands and voice

Software:

i don't remember - sound studio probably.

and my brain. or is that hardware?

Comments

	said 1510 days ago (October 4th, 2005)
	listening really liked the rhythm on the guitar and the vocals are interesting. I think you should develop this song more, maybe a cool bridge and some sax solo or something. Think this could be a cool song Urb, the idea is very cool.

urbnite	urbnite said 1507 days ago (October 7th, 2005)
	listening thanks katch... sax is a good idea! Check out my latest song called Everything's Perfect

cjhoose	cjhoose said 1510 days ago (October 4th, 2005)
	really nice guitar! very enjoyable listen. Would love to see you redo this one. Check out my latest song called Julia

urbnite	urbnite said 1507 days ago (October 7th, 2005)
	really nice guitar! thanks cj... maybe when i get my pickup installed! Check out my latest song called Everything's Perfect

stevel	stevel said 1510 days ago (October 4th, 2005)
	Really interesting and enjoyable song Took two listens to settle in to my mind...but this is a very involving song...I like the percussive guitar playing and the way you move to a more lyrical tone at the end. I think that this could sound really good in a more produced environment but this raw version certainly has the merit of immediacy Steve Check out my latest song called Electricity

urbnite	urbnite said 1507 days ago (October 7th, 2005)
	Really interesting and enjoyable song thanks steve. two listens.. i'm flattered! Check out my latest song called Everything's Perfect

eltopo	eltopo said 1510 days ago (October 4th, 2005)
	Great sound Really primal and raw, just how I like it. Check out my latest song called Gentrification (live)

urbnite	urbnite said 1507 days ago (October 7th, 2005)
	Great sound i like the raw sound, too... can ya tell? ;) Check out my latest song called Everything's Perfect

caroline

caroline said 1509 days ago (October 5th, 2005)

yup - i like this and so does....
the bear! raw is good undoubtedly but.... some preparation.... marinade, a little seasoning, a slow simmer. your voice sounds so pure at the end of this and i would just like to hear what could be done - what can be done - what will be done when you have more time. love the guitar and the lyrics too. so darren, think on what these good people are saying - you are worth it! xxx

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urbnite	urbnite said 1507 days ago (October 7th, 2005)
	yup - i like this and so does.... caroline... you're lovely... thank you. i may be worth it, but i'm not sure i'm so great in the kitchen! Check out my latest song called Everything's Perfect

chakeres	chakeres said 1509 days ago (October 5th, 2005)
	Nice Sketch I think you have a really good start. Nice guitar and vocals. Need to work on the recording and post production a bit. Need to clean up and clarify the contents. I especially like the change toward the end off the song. Good start.-JAC Check out my latest song called Steady

urbnite	urbnite said 1507 days ago (October 7th, 2005)
	Nice Sketch yeah, the end's my favorite part as well, i think. hope to record better soon! Check out my latest song called Everything's Perfect

	said 1508 days ago (October 6th, 2005)
	Develop it! This needs to be a full blown song, it's good enough to make the effort worth it.

urbnite	urbnite said 1507 days ago (October 7th, 2005)
	Develop it! thanks troy... i'd love to blow this song out! not sure how still... Check out my latest song called Everything's Perfect

FEEL	FEEL said 1508 days ago (October 6th, 2005)
	like the aggression Very intense good lyrics nice piece...nice job. Check out my latest song called Pigs Fly

urbnite	urbnite said 1507 days ago (October 7th, 2005)
	like the aggression aggression! that's what it's all about... highs and lows. Check out my latest song called Everything's Perfect

thetiler	thetiler said 1508 days ago (October 6th, 2005)
	cool rythum almost like a bolero, cool thanks for sharing, and participated in chat like that high singin Check out my latest song called The Bluebird Cafe (with two other guest)

urbnite	urbnite said 1507 days ago (October 7th, 2005)
	cool rythum bolero... yeah. caroline had said it sounds like spanish guitar... so i guess i must have invoked something unintentionally there. thanks! Check out my latest song called Everything's Perfect

thetiler	thetiler said 1508 days ago (October 6th, 2005)
	cool rythum almost like a bolero, cool thanks for sharing, and participated in chat like that high singin Check out my latest song called The Bluebird Cafe (with two other guest)

urbnite	urbnite said 1507 days ago (October 7th, 2005)
	cool rythum i'm only replying to you once - even if you are nice enough to leave the same kind comment twice. :) Check out my latest song called Everything's Perfect

	said 1508 days ago (October 6th, 2005)
	Intense This song is intense even in its softest and slowest moments. A very good demo. I can imagine the possibilities with your layout. Love your attack on the guitar. And your voice is pathos-drenched, like a sodden trenchcoat on a blustery pre-Winter night. Wonderful!

urbnite	urbnite said 1507 days ago (October 7th, 2005)
	Intense schletty - all i can say to you wonderful comment is thank you! Check out my latest song called Everything's Perfect

The Composer

The Composer said 1506 days ago (October 8th, 2005)

Not too much I can say about this
Especially since lyrics are not my strong point (and that seemed to be
what you pointing at in the chat room) by I'll make a few comments.

During the last verse... introducing the new material on the guitar was
interesting... especially since it sounds unresolved... I would normally
say that I would've like have heard at least hints of it throughout the
song... but when combined with the lyrics it actually makes a little
sense. Most of your lyrics seem to be almost hopeful and follow the
same general line...

However the last verse of your song is quite melancoly... desperate and
unresolved in comparison to the rest of the lyrics which matches many
of my thoughts about the guitar lines.... so its very interesting and
somewhat appropriate in that sense.

A small critism though... the guitar line through the verses does get a
little repetitive... I think you could easily delete the outro from the 2nd
chorus (into the 3rd verse) without a problem... it would also help
change up the structure of the song a little and make that last verse
just a little faster (a bit of a climax).

Other than that, good work.

Check out my latest song called 25 Minutes in a Japanese Restaurant (Readers Digest Version) (MJRF)

urbnite

urbnite said 1505 days ago (October 9th, 2005)

Not too much I can say about this
Composer -

Thanks for the in depth response!

There actually is a hint of it going to that place it goes at the end... If I rerecord
this better (and maybe a bit slower), it'll come through.

I like the idea of taking out the bit before the 3rd chorus - I agree that guitar bit
is repeated a lot, although that was the idea... I'm going to try that, though.

Thanks again for taking the time!

Check out my latest song called Everything's Perfect

broadside said 1505 days ago (October 9th, 2005)

ok here we go
right well, im definately playing away from home on his one, live music
not being a forte, but here goes:

right, first off i like the individual guitar style. and the vocals are
indivdual as well. so thats a bonus. plus its good you actually have
lyrics that your pleased enough with to write down.

i felt that it sounded a bit like the unplugged cover of a really loud
moving rock piece. also i think that it sounded, with all the terse
strumming like it was really building towards something, and instead
of letting it fizzle out as you sort of did, i would have been tempted to
string all the terse guitar stuff into a big grandstand finish.

nevertheless, definately listenable, and original aswell, so respect to
you.

Check out my latest song called Breeze

urbnite	urbnite said 1503 days ago (October 11th, 2005)
	ok here we go thanks broadside! the end fizzles out for a reason, really. there's a plan behind the structure. i agree that this could rock out at the end - maybe it could in another version. Check out my latest song called Everything's Perfect

Komrade K	Komrade K said 1504 days ago (October 10th, 2005)
	Passionate Can't wait to hear the 'finished' version but this one's full of raw passion and I like that. Great vocals. Seems a tadge over long at the moment but some of the suggestions by other commenters will sort that - e.g. some sort of bridge or instrumental. Overall - good, please take it further. KK Check out my latest song called Ye Mariners All

urbnite	urbnite said 1503 days ago (October 11th, 2005)
	Passionate thanks! yeah, i think i'm taking out some of the guitar intro in the third verse as was suggested... breaks it up a bit! Check out my latest song called Everything's Perfect

lomarc	lomarc said 1500 days ago (October 15th, 2005)
	oh yeah This song is very inspiring... I imagine this with an instrumental background... Check out my latest song called Switch

	said 1499 days ago (October 15th, 2005)
	I really like this Makes me want to drum to it. In fact, I will download now and play around with it. And there's nothing you can do about it! :) thanks for sharing this groovy number PS Don't worry, I wouldn't dare drum over that beautiful ending

selters	selters said 1498 days ago (October 16th, 2005)
	awesome guitar I love the sound of your guitar, and off course youre playing. It is so dynamic and alive. You have great and charismathic voice. it is full of soul. looking forward to hear more from you! Check out my latest song called So Far (Out Of Reach)

Peter Greenstone	Peter Greenstone said 1498 days ago (October 16th, 2005)
	energy I really like the rhythm of that guitar. The wavering power of your voice gives this a Bowie kind of feel. I enjoy this raw version but definitely think this should be developed into a full production. Great demo. A lot could be done with this to make it tremendous. Check out my latest song called From Nothing

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