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Brandon gave me a beautiful piece of music called "Let's Run Away." I didn't manage to use the title, but the concept of running away remained in this song. The lyrics are based on the life of a very good friend of mine.
I love Brandon's music to death and thought he was a dream to work with. He has been a true friend to me. I really encourage anyone who likes Mermaid to check out all of his other wonderful songs.
The song art is provided courtesy of Mr:p
Lyrics:
Mermaid
I once loved you,
but I fell into the sea and drowned.
The seaweed yanked me under;
the mermaids taught me
sad songs.
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
The salt in the water tore off my skin,
left me raw and aching,
but you threw me back in
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie lie lee lee lay
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie lie lee lee lay
All we had was a lie.
The mermaids swam away
and left me alone.
I learned how to swim
all on my own
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
You found a lifeboat,
sailed off in the spray,
left nothing behind
but the smell of decay.
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie lie lee lee lay
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie lie lee lee lay
I don't want this lie.
I washed up on the rocks
and found a real man,
grew legs so I could walk with him,
I left the past behind.
Lie, lie, lie,
I see you sailing off the horizon,
the wind blows my hair over my eyes
and you are gone.
Gone, gone, gone.
I'm walking barefoot,
feeling the grass between my toes,
watching the albatross fly.
The smell of sea salt
follows me everywhere,
but the reek of the water
will soon be gone.
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie lie lee lee lay
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie lie lee lee lay
He will hold me.
He will love me.
He will heal me.
Hardware:
Brandon's fancy-ass G-5
My sad little eMac
MXL-990 Mic
Eurorack UB 802 Mixer
Software:
GB 2
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Swimming in the groove &mdash 11/01/05 - 03:13:22 AM
A very nice sound... Very well put together Like'n the way it's
structured - it flows the way it's supposed ta... Great vocal work and
use of fx.
Take a bow
Cydniko [ Reply to This ]
Swimming in the groove &mdash 11/01/05 - 08:16:51 AM
Thanks, Dion. If anyone knows a good groove, it's you. I appreciate your
comment tremendously. I was nervous about the fx, so I'm glad you
mentioned that you thought they were okay.
Fanks! [ Reply to This ]
Best yet &mdash 11/01/05 - 05:59:40 AM
It is a pleasure watching (and listening to) you grow as a songwriter. I
believe this is your best song yet. Mesmerizing, slightly creepy in that
ledebutant way - a good creepy - and lovely vocals. I think in this piece
your voice and harmonies are better than ever. But it is the device of
the 'lie' that sets this piece apart, lifts it up above the ordinary.
Brandon, the bed for this is perfect. An excellent vamp. So, with that, I
give you two what we all want (except maybe Lisa's friend, the former
mermaid with hair in her eyes) - straight 10s. [ Reply to This ]
Best yet &mdash 11/01/05 - 06:03:06 AM
Dear Santa &mdash 11/01/05 - 08:30:07 AM
Dear Santa, we need to talk midi keyboard in my stocking, also I desperately
need a mic stand so I can get rid of the stack of plastic tubs I'm currently
resting my mic on.
Oh. Farg. You're not Santa.
I'm so glad you like this song, Tom. You are such a generous friend. I
appreciate the early listens you gave as I was mixing this...and HEY! no key
change in this one. :-)
My songs are often creepy. I wish I could figure out where on earth that
comes from
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It's a funny thing about genres... &mdash 11/01/05 - 06:41:33 AM
...as has been noted before in discussion of ledebutant efforts...
Sure, this is pop, among all the other things it is... but it's also the real
deal implied by the word 'progressive' and it out-progs so much of
what gets labeled prog...
The lyrical structure is great... that beautiful "lie, lie", not overdone...
The lyrics have layers and questions in them that are left in the
listener's hands...
The vocals are well done, great pitch and phrasing, and suited to the
emotion of the tune...
The instrumental bed Brandon put together is a great underpinning to
all of this... Brandon's synth stuff always sounds just off the beaten
path, and is the better for it...not yer usual sounds, but not sounding
like they're trying too hard to be not yer usual sounds, either...
I really like this...
Ed
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It's a funny thing about genres... &mdash 11/01/05 - 08:47:49 AM
Thanks so much, Ed. I had a rough time trying to decide where to put this
song. It could have fit into Electronica, too, I think. If you come back, Ed, I'd
be interested to know more about what makes this song prog. I know that I
like prog, but I don't understand the genre very well and would like to know
more.
In the end I chose Pop because I knew that would drive Brandon the craziest.
:-)
His stuff does always sound different and I really love that about this music,
too.
You are either the world's fastest typist or you do nothing but type MJ
comments all day. Thank you so much for your generosity. Make sure
thepeep hears this one, too, if you think it wouldn't creep him out. :-) [ Reply to This ]
Lisa, every song you post showcases your tremendous growth &mdash 11/01/05 - 09:36:24 AM
as a songwriter. And as is usual for your songs, there is that heart-on-
your-sleeve honesty (though this is shrouded in myth) that is believable
and yet not sappy or saccharine. I think that is one your appeals to us as
listeners (and collaborators too, I'd guess).
Brandon:p, as others have mentioned, the music is really cool and really
out there. Great sounds [ Reply to This ]
Lisa, every song you post showcases your tremendous growth &mdash 11/02/05 - 07:32:38 AM
Thank you so much, Matt. I'm having so much fun with this songwriting
thing, I think it's amazing that anyone else likes to listen to them.
Shrouded in myth...you're a very, very clever boy. Can't wait to collab with you
again. Get going, mister! [ Reply to This ]
syncopate or swim &mdash 11/01/05 - 09:52:13 AM
I love this, because it is very elegantly and tastefullly ALL of the
following: ethereal, disturbing, heart-wrenching, soft. The rhythmic
music is a great syncopated backdrop, very enjoyable. But I think your
singing soars over it, and the lyrics are probably the crowning
achievement of all of this. I enjoyed the interesting sparkly effects and
the overall texture of the music. Your singing is silky smooth. In awe...
Drakonis [ Reply to This ]
syncopate or swim &mdash 11/02/05 - 10:12:02 AM
Well, well, well, it's my favorite world-playing dragon.
You're very right that this song is heart-wrenching. The situation my friend is
in is very painful for her, but has moment of softness, you're right.
I don't think anyone has ever called me tasteful before, so I need to mark that
down in my pink, bedazzled notebook with my Hello Kitty pen.
Thank you so much for your generosity, Drak. [ Reply to This ]
engaging &mdash 11/01/05 - 10:03:25 AM
I was totally lost in this one, perfect mix of melody and groove that all comes together to tell a wonderful story. Excellent production, beautiful lyrics. Well done to you both! [ Reply to This ]
engaging &mdash 11/02/05 - 11:41:37 AM
Steve, I'm so glad you were lost in the song. Brandon's music is very gentle
and trance-like, isn't it? It really drew me in from the very first time I heard it.
Thank you so much for taking the time to say some kind words.
P.S. You may be lost, but whatever you do avoid I-90 at rush hour! :-) [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful &mdash 11/01/05 - 10:08:52 AM
Unusual peice, almost dreamy, and bittersweet. I really enjoyed hearing
this. [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful &mdash 11/02/05 - 11:43:06 AM
So glad you liked it sav and that you caught the bittersweetness in the song.
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nice but.. &mdash 11/01/05 - 10:20:44 AM
I really liked this in all respects except for that buzzy bell effect thing...
ANNYOYING AS HELL at the level it's at in the mix. [ Reply to This ]
nice but.. &mdash 11/02/05 - 11:47:38 AM
The buzzy bell thing, which I always thought of as the "sproinger-doinger"
was very hard to mix, indeed. It is part of the main percussion loop, so I
couldn't turn the levels down on the sproinger-doinger without losing the
levels on the percussion, so I tried to compromise. It used to be much louder.
Your comment is really valid, I'm just not sure how to get around it. Thank
you, Rob, for saying that you liked the song otherwise. [ Reply to This ]
nice but.. &mdash 11/10/05 - 09:35:47 PM
If you put an EQ on the percussion track prior to mixing it, you could selectively
"dim" the frequencies where that sound exists without doing too much damage
to the rest of the percussion track.
Sprinkle to taste. [ Reply to This ]
nice but.. &mdash 11/11/05 - 09:26:43 AM
EXCELLENT tip, Rob! Thank you so much. I love it so much when people share
what they know. I've learned so much from you guys and have only recently
begun EQing my tracks, so don't always think in those terms, yet. [ Reply to This ]
INTERPLANETARY &mdash 11/01/05 - 10:33:54 AM
This was a great piece of interplanetary angst! Background music rules and Ledebutitties your voice gets better every song! Confidence would be the answer i would presume? I was standing on a pod in the bowl of Capn Crunch when you hurled down into my space. I engulfed the the projectile vomit and hurled it back like the friendly interplanetary space voyeur that I am! Spew dang doggie dill funkel rubba neck chick! [ Reply to This ]
INTERPLANETARY &mdash 11/02/05 - 11:53:21 AM
*wiping vomit from my face with the tail of Chad's space tunic*
Confidence is the key, you're right, Biz. I have a lot of great support from you
guys, which makes me less afraid in front of the mic. Which means that my
throat doesn't close up.
There's still a big part of me that wonders what kind of crack you guys have
been smoking, but I do appreciate the kudos very much. :-) [ Reply to This ]
Very nice &mdash 11/01/05 - 10:40:42 AM
Nice song ledeb and your voice is wonderful. I like how mellow the
song is then the drums kick in and it really moves. The whole songs
gives me the sense of floating and breathing. Also the spoken words
are quite effective. Nice work.-JAC [ Reply to This ]
Very nice &mdash 11/02/05 - 02:42:38 PM
I love Brandon's track too, Chak. It's deceptively simple. I think my favorite bit
is the part right before the spoken word. It gets very pretty there.
Thanks for saying that the spoken word works. I thought I was very fancy for
figuring how to create a telephone effect with EQ. I'm easily pleased, I reckon.
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What a grand combo &mdash 11/01/05 - 11:36:34 AM
Everyone already said it all, dangit. You won't be surprised to hear that I love your singing in this song, Lisa. I just think you have a great voice, you write excellent lyrics. The backing by Brandon is really nice too; I like the way it gradually builds, and it's full of mystery in a way that complements the singing so well. Great job guys! [ Reply to This ]
What a grand combo &mdash 11/02/05 - 02:46:57 PM
Dangit? Do you kiss your mother with that mouth, David? :-)
You know I love it that you're so kind about my singing. You're one of the
people that has really helped build my confidence and relax me in front of
that microphone. Maybe one day I'll get over my terror of live performance. [ Reply to This ]
I thought it was Hasselhoff &mdash 11/01/05 - 11:44:39 AM
I thought it was Hasselhoff &mdash 11/02/05 - 07:21:02 AM
It is Hasselhoff, but brandon:p had used an alternative spelling when he first
used it as a keyword on one of his own songs and I added it to one of mine
just to make him laugh, then I just had to add it to this one, too. The keyword
linkage only works if the spelling is identical.
I'm so glad you like this, Jim. I'm very happy to see a comment from you, yay!
Thank you. [ Reply to This ]
I realized you were joking...but &mdash 11/02/05 - 07:53:05 AM
So what do you think about The Spongebob Movie? It also has to do with things under the sea, like your song. An epic journey of redemption and transformation...I thought of Joseph Campbell and "The Hero of a Thousand Faces"
---and, yeah, I don't comment much these days...I do check things out but I am usually too busy (and/or in a bit of turmoil... or something similar to that at least... these days) to properly comment. I just had to say something due to the funny keyword inclusion, and that's how I thought Hasslehoff was related to this song. [ Reply to This ]
I realized you were joking...but &mdash 11/02/05 - 02:50:58 PM
I highly enjoyed the Spongebob Movie, especially the sequence where he and
Patrick rode on Hasslehoff's back. I never saw the relationship. I think you're
right about The Hero of a Thousand Faces, I hadn't really noticed how this
song really fits into the structure he describes, but now I have, I think I'll do it
again! :-)
Sorry to hear you're in turmoil. I know a bit about that myself, how it clamps
down on rational thought. [ Reply to This ]
Nice... &mdash 11/01/05 - 12:08:15 PM
...artwork - but I'm not sure about how well she's shielded from the
elements. Someone get her a nice cuddly sweater.
:-)
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Cuddly Sweaters &mdash 11/02/05 - 02:35:43 PM
are so 2004. Anyone who's anyone wears shells these day. I have shells
applied to my front as we speak. ON MY FOREHEAD! What were you thinking? [ Reply to This ]
All-around great &mdash 11/01/05 - 12:10:10 PM
Very confident singing, excellent vocals. Music is awesome. Ledebutant, you're phrasing is getting very very polished. Brandon, man, great music! What a top-notch collab! [ Reply to This ]
All-around great &mdash 11/02/05 - 02:55:21 PM
Once again, thanks for the support with my music, Mr. Oop. Your kindness
about my singing has been extraordinarily helpful. Your kindness, generally.
This song probably wouldn't have been possible without your support.
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Hypnotic &mdash 11/01/05 - 07:25:44 PM
The smooth background and flowing vocals have a really nice dreamy
effect. There's so much to like here. Lisa's lyrics and Brandon's sounds are
a perfect match. Very purdy, er, pretty. :) Nice collab guys. [ Reply to This ]
Stirring &mdash 11/02/05 - 12:25:21 AM
Wow, this is fantastic, Ledeb. I always enjoy storytelling in songs, and
this one is a trip. You found the right concept to use with Brandon's
fascinating music. I love how the whole piece shifts and changes from
verse to verse, like an unfolding plot. Very well done, both of you. [ Reply to This ]
mermaid &mdash 11/02/05 - 07:44:53 AM
This is cold, wet, murky... exactly right. Enjoyed the "lie lie lie lie lee lee
lay" very much and the story is told very well. [ Reply to This ]
love it &mdash 11/02/05 - 11:07:10 AM
I think this is the best work you've done it really excels. I think though that you have even more vocal punch lurking. I can hear where your voice has power but coasts along when I really wanted it to just swell out. The song and theme and all has a quiet lost pain to it but it also has passion that I would love to hear expressed as well. All 9's but I think you can make it all 10's to me. You are writing for me yes? Just kidding. Anyway, excellent music and lyrics and vocals. [ Reply to This ]
a satisfying trip &mdash 11/02/05 - 03:36:56 PM
Cool. &mdash 11/02/05 - 04:15:45 PM
This is really well done...you have used Brandon's sonic space well...nice...
very interesting story / cool picture..
Thanks! [ Reply to This ]
Ledeb &mdash 11/02/05 - 05:03:47 PM
It's nice to finally see you finish this. I tried not to push you too much,
but like everyone says, your lyrics and voice seem to fit perfectly with
the music.And everyone reading this, Ledeb did 90% of the work. She is
even more gifted than she realizes, and with time she will see that. She
is a Diamond in the Rough. I hope i have the chance to do more work
with you, and intend to.
Thanks to everyone for the great comments. Music has become a great
new part of my life, as has being here at MacJams. It came at a time in
my life when I needed it most.
Cheers!
Brandon:p [ Reply to This ]
Hello, ledebutant... &mdash 11/02/05 - 06:14:43 PM
Mermaid is a hit in my dictionary. I've posted it as one of my favorites, I
hope you know. By the way, are you thinking of any other songs? Do
you celebrate Halloween, I wanted to know?
Anyways, as I was saying, your song is groundbreaking. Take a look at
my vote. I wouldn't have done any of the bad ones. I hope you make a
sequel, called "Mermaid Returns 2". I bet it would be a hit. Anyways, I'm
gonna ask my dad to download it on a CD. Anyways, I gotta go
drowned myself in the music. Keep up the good work!
Sincerely,
thepeep [ Reply to This ]
Hello, ledebutant... &mdash 11/02/05 - 06:24:40 PM
Mermaid is a hit in my dictionary. I've posted it as one of my favorites, I
hope you know. By the way, are you thinking of any other songs? Do
you celebrate Halloween, I wanted to know?
Anyways, as I was saying, your song is groundbreaking. Take a look at
my vote. I wouldn't have done any of the bad ones. I hope you make a
sequel, called "Mermaid Returns 2". I bet it would be a hit. Anyways, I'm
gonna ask my dad to download it on a CD. Anyways, I gotta go
drowned myself in the music. Keep up the good work!
Sincerely,
thepeep [ Reply to This ]
Watery Grave &mdash 11/03/05 - 01:34:17 PM
I enjoy the singing in this song and like the lyrics. The Suzzanne Vega/Madonna fushion is very nice. Would have liked there to be more of a dance thing with it, but the harmonies were nice. [ Reply to This ]
It goes down swimmingly smooth! &mdash 11/03/05 - 08:59:45 PM
Madonna/Suzanne Vega?
I was thinking more along the lines of Bjork/Yoko. Thankfully more the
former than the latter. This was a nice ride! [ Reply to This ]
Losing To Find &mdash 11/04/05 - 11:31:00 AM
Intricate and delicately complex. Totally engrossing composition.
I, too, sank with the "Mermaid's Sad Songs" and was lifted to watch "the
Albatross fly", heading for that horizon, perhaps. A unique telling of a
regeneration and a Bold Drama from the author of, another favorite of
mine, "Sweet Baby"; the commonality being Strength of Vision.
Compelling and Unexpected Orchestration with TOP Production Values.
Commendations All Around.
Cooper [ Reply to This ]
df &mdash 11/04/05 - 02:42:23 PM
Mermaid
I once loved you,
but I fell into the sea and drowned.
The seaweed yanked me under;
the mermaids taught me
sad songs.
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
The salt in the water tore off my skin,
left me raw and aching,
but you threw me back in
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie lie lee lee lay
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie lie lee lee lay
All we had was a lie.
The mermaids swam away
and left me alone.
I learned how to swim
all on my own
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
You found a lifeboat,
sailed off in the spray,
left nothing behind
but the smell of decay.
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie lie lee lee lay
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie lie lee lee lay
I don't want this lie.
I washed up on the rocks
and found a real man,
grew legs so I could walk with him,
I left the past behind.
Lie, lie, lie,
I see you sailing off the horizon,
the wind blows my hair over my eyes
and you are gone.
Gone, gone, gone.
I'm walking barefoot,
feeling the grass between my toes,
watching the albatross fly.
The smell of sea salt
follows me everywhere,
but the reek of the water
will soon be gone.
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie lie lee lee lay
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie lie lee lee lay
He will hold me.
He will love me.
He will heal me. [ Reply to This ]
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This is so good &mdash 11/04/05 - 05:23:20 PM
As I listen to this in my mix, I had to come back to tell you this one
more gain... Lisa, this is so good....
Cydniko [ Reply to This ]
L L L LIE LIE &mdash 11/05/05 - 07:09:13 AM
L L L LIE LIE &mdash 11/06/05 - 10:30:27 AM
Ooh! Singing along. That's the first time anyone's ever said that to me. Thank
you so much, GHOST. Very cool thing to say. [ Reply to This ]
Ouchy &mdash 11/05/05 - 09:11:23 AM
I'm glad to read that scissors and gargen shears are not among the song's
keywords, but being skinned alive and thrown into salty sea water sounds
painful too. :P
Very good singing and music. I like the production too - good stereo
separation, slight panning on background vocals. [ Reply to This ]
Ouchy &mdash 11/05/05 - 09:13:06 AM
I can't see the mermaind's hands in the pictures ... is she holding sharp objects?
Good thing she can't run with them. ;)
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Mungo [ Reply to This ]
Ouchy &mdash 11/05/05 - 09:21:06 AM
Actually, she's got a cowbell in one hand and a drumstick in the other. :-)
I'm so glad you liked this, Mungo and that you appreciated my attempts at
production (makes not to try to understand what you mean by stereo
separation). Thanks again for another wonderful comment. [ Reply to This ]
Ouchy &mdash 11/05/05 - 09:22:26 AM
Ouchy &mdash 11/05/05 - 11:47:59 AM
Every listen &mdash 11/05/05 - 05:43:44 PM
I like this more and more. Very unique and well sung. The ending just
blows me away. Lisa- this is terrific. Your singing gets better with every
song! [ Reply to This ]
Dreamy &mdash 11/05/05 - 10:57:57 PM
the truth! &mdash 11/20/05 - 04:48:29 PM
this is really wonderful ..the vocals are great!! the lyrics are crazy wierd!!
love them!! please keep making more... your voice is truly great!! nice
spoken word section! please keep me inform of any more work you have
!!!
gumbi ortiz [ Reply to This ]
the truth! &mdash 12/07/05 - 11:28:58 AM
I dig it that you think the lyrics are crazy weird and still like them. I'm not the
most confident singer in the world, so it's always nice to hear that someone
likes my voice. Thank you so much for everything nice you said and I'll
definitely keep you informed of any more work I have. I'm deeply flattered
that someone of your musical caliber likes my song. [ Reply to This ]
cool &mdash 11/28/05 - 08:31:39 PM
song great vocals this is the first song I have listened to by you, I'll be
sure to check out your other songs. [ Reply to This ]
cool &mdash 12/07/05 - 11:20:46 AM
Thank you so much and I'm glad to see that you weren't hacked completely to
pieces and still have the use of your fingers. :-)
I'm so glad you liked the song, thanks for taking the time to leave a
comment. [ Reply to This ]
Wonderful &mdash 11/29/05 - 10:00:26 PM
I don't think I can say anyhing that hasn't already been said. You have
one more fan tonight.
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Wonderful &mdash 12/07/05 - 10:18:54 AM
Okay, I have to say it...are you any relation to Chewbacca? :-)
Thanks so much for the comment and for saying you're a fan. It really means
a great deal to me. [ Reply to This ]
oh, the waves! &mdash 12/09/05 - 06:27:04 PM
Very smooth and evocative ... except for the sproings and whip crack.
Soften those percussive elements a bit. Trap set from 2:34 to 3:50 is a
little hot. A very nice structure and flow. The vocals are deftly
intertwined into the soundbed...no easy feat! [ Reply to This ]
oh, the waves! &mdash 12/13/05 - 11:27:39 AM
Thanks so much for such a detailed critique, Richard. It's always great when
someone like you, with such good ears, leaves a comment. I'm very grateful. [ Reply to This ]
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structured - it flows the way it's supposed ta... Great vocal work and
use of fx.
Take a bow
Cydniko
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