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Keywords:
dance (467), blur (3), technology (4)
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Description:
The concept of this song started when I discovered a blurred picture among the digital camera downloads of the day. I thought I'd have to write a song to go with it--and promptly put it on the 'back burner.'
A few months later, after finishing 3 months of Christmas songs, I was ready to do something completely different. So I dug out my TuneUp Loops and started to randomly drop tracks in GarageBand.
34 tracks of TUMI, vocals and software instruments later, I had a song.
But the original concept of 'blurred technology' expanded in meaning from the original concept of a digital photo to include the human facet.
Definitely moving out of my comfort zone to create this piece, I was fortunate to get feedback from others along the way, and so: SlimGirlFat, PGreenstone, Tom Atwood and I.Spike--thank you so much for listening and giving me valuable feedback and suggestions!
Lyrics:
Blur
Some say technology is the answer to everything.
Sometimes, it's just a blur.
Can the human heart keep up with technology?
Sometimes...
It's just a blur....
Hardware:
MacMini G4 1.42 ; iBook G4 1.25
Behringer B-1 Condenser Mic
MAudio Mobile Pre USB
MAudio 61es Keystation
Software:
GarageBand 2
Extreme Tune-up
JamPack 4: Symphony
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Well Articulated!!!! &mdash 12/28/05 - 06:07:46 PM
Well Articulated!!!! &mdash 12/28/05 - 08:59:12 PM
blurs the lines... &mdash 12/28/05 - 06:15:34 PM
Niiice spoken words. They're integrated very well. :D you have some
potential in this genre... hehehehe... [ Reply to This ]
blurs the lines... &mdash 12/28/05 - 09:04:41 PM
Thanks for that, CJ! That 'integrating' just about drove me bonkers.
This is so NOT my genre--and i have to say that the only real dance/club music
I've listened to much of at all are infrequent postings here and there on MJs....so
yeah...thanks very much for your comments! ;) [ Reply to This ]
The human heart; the technology of emptiness &mdash 12/28/05 - 06:43:46 PM
I will answer the question that this song raises, but fails to answer: No.
In fact the question could be expanded to, Can the human race keep
up with technology? And the answer is still, No. The human heart, and
human beings, have certain requirements that technology not only fails
to meet, it speeds us past them so quickly that we fail to even notice
what we have missed, attracted instead like monkeys to shiny objects.
We only notice later, a realization accompanied by that familiar empty
feeling.
All that aside, this had a good beat & I could dance to it. 10-10-10-10. [ Reply to This ]
The human heart; the technology of emptiness &mdash 12/28/05 - 09:15:14 PM
I knew I could count on you for a comment that addressed that question, Tom!
Sounds like there might be another song in all of that? Maybe?
One thing I do know...working with that club beat took me back to "Bells, bells,
bells, bells, bells!" (Hmm. Maybe I should have thrown one of those phrases in
for variation...)
Thanks for your comments, Tom, and the preview/reviews on this piece!
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Ya big rainbow you... &mdash 12/28/05 - 07:28:24 PM
Right on Mysty! That was GOOD! I lyked that... What to know bout
you...
I dig it when you get all jagged round the edges like that. Course, I like
your warm and more cultured self too - And I am sure that there's
more...
Cyd [ Reply to This ]
Ya big rainbow you... &mdash 12/28/05 - 09:31:38 PM
Thank you, Cyd!
This song was mainly about having fun after doing some intense Christmas
music--though I discovered that you end up learning a lot, even just having fun
putting a song together.
I appreciate so much your comments, your kindness, and your support!
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Kraftwerk Lives &mdash 12/28/05 - 08:39:53 PM
Hi Mysti:
Great song in the tradition of Kraftwerk, will definitely get you movin
and groovin..Bravisimo!..
Technnology sure keeps my love of Garage Band alive...but you're right,
it can't give you a backrub on a cold winter's night....Peace and Light,
digitalnirvana9 [ Reply to This ]
Kraftwerk Lives &mdash 12/28/05 - 09:37:54 PM
Thanks for your comments on this, digitalnirvana :)
I have heard of Kraftwerk--but I have to admit I've not listened to them. Maybe I
should do some homework!
I do know that 'technology' was lacking on the Mac Mini--I'll be upgrading to 1
Gig of RAM soon!
Thanks again for taking time out to listen!
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Kraftwerk Lives &mdash 12/29/05 - 07:15:34 PM
Its always a pleasure...I already have a "Mystified's Greatest Hits" on my
computer!....Peace and Light!...PS In your home work have you ever read any
Corrine Heline? [ Reply to This ]
Congrats for getting outside of your comfort zone &mdash 12/28/05 - 09:10:54 PM
I'm not usually visiting this genre, so I'm certainly no expert, but I liked
this. It asks a question that is important. It's an interesting sound for you.
Keep on experimenting! [ Reply to This ]
Congrats for getting outside of your comfort zone &mdash 12/28/05 - 09:43:38 PM
Thanks, kristyjo, for getting out of your own comfort zone and listening and
commenting on a genre you don't listen much to (that makes two of us!).
One great thing about MacJams...it's a great environment to experiment, have
fun, and get feedback....and so I thank you again for yours here! :)
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a true artist is &mdash 12/28/05 - 09:16:43 PM
fearless. curious. daring.
it takes courage to step outside the box...but your box is a box without
walls i guess....you can do anything you put your mind to. Well done
my friend!
Did you actually hire HAL for the night?
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a true artist is &mdash 12/28/05 - 09:55:11 PM
Well...I'm curious, anyway!
As a matter of fact, I did get HAL to come read for the part. He's a bit behind on
the technology, however. (2001 being five years ago and all....) Think he needs
an upgrade?
Thanks for the listen and comments, z! :)
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a true artist is &mdash 12/31/05 - 02:05:39 AM
Ahahah, well, big fun about this, poor HAL...he seemed such a clever piece of
computer!
Just, for this song, I think that logic would be in trouble (and it's much smartier
than GB on dealing on tracks...) I can't figure out how annoying can be to work
with so much layers in GB...
Anyhow, loops work well IMHO. I find interesting the change of mood and the
use of spoken text, even if you have too cute a voice and too kind an intonation
:D. Just joking, but seriously I think it fits much better in the last part of the
song.
Experiments are vital. [ Reply to This ]
rippin' &mdash 12/28/05 - 09:51:33 PM
I am struck by the heavy rhythm drive, Very cool! This is very well
done. Instruments compliment each other very well. Interesting
message. I like this track a lot! [ Reply to This ]
rippin' &mdash 12/30/05 - 12:45:15 AM
thanks, alley!
I know whenever I get a fav from you that I've done something right! :)
This was a lot of experimental fun--I'm glad it sounds well put-together.
Thanks again for your comments here!
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Very groovin &mdash 12/28/05 - 10:57:32 PM
Very nice Mysti, it sure sounds like your comfort zone. I enjoyed this rich groove you put together! [ Reply to This ]
Very groovin &mdash 12/30/05 - 12:49:14 AM
Groovy!
Thanks so much for stopping by and taking time to comment.
:)
About time I woke people up instead of putting them to sleep, eh? ;)
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The New Electro-Diva &mdash 12/29/05 - 01:51:43 AM
Very Kraftwerk / Yello - like. Interesting change of pace for you - I like
how you switched to a more ambient style towards the end.
The production is very good sounding (on my earphones) and your
singing is excellent. [ Reply to This ]
The New Electro-Diva &mdash 12/30/05 - 12:53:04 AM
Thank you for the comments, Mungo :)
I almost spent more time trying to balance everything out and eliminate clipping
than I did putting the song together. As it is, I think the bass suffered a bit for
it? But maybe one day I can get someone to do a remix of it?
I also discovered that lots of vocal effects really bogs down the CPU.
Ahhh, technology!
Thanks again for your comments :)
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The New Electro-Diva &mdash 12/31/05 - 07:22:35 AM
clever... &mdash 12/29/05 - 04:45:56 AM
and fascinating and intermingled and uplifting and floating and thank you xox [ Reply to This ]
clever... &mdash 12/30/05 - 12:54:37 AM
metal mickey &mdash 12/29/05 - 01:56:01 PM
Grooovey - great vocals and a nice mix.
This has a great, melting feel to it - sort of thing you want to put on to smooch to (with an android).
love it [ Reply to This ]
metal mickey &mdash 12/30/05 - 12:58:37 AM
hehe!
Thanks for your comments, echoroom.
I especially appreciate getting feedback on this track because it's a genre I'm
testing out 'for fun.'
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disturbingly complementary &mdash 12/29/05 - 02:21:45 PM
There is something disturbingly complementary about the soothing
female voice (which epitomizes warmth, compassion, human empathy),
and the robotic/synthetic computerized musical wash behind it that
epitomizes cold unimaginative logical exactness. Juxtaposed Yin and
Yang, both needed to create the whole. I love it, in an uncomfortable
way. Reminds me a bit of the female android in the old Fritz Lang
movie "Metropolis", for some reason. Digital Sirens guiding our ships...
to where? Through the Myst I guess. Very well done!
ttfn,
Drakonis [ Reply to This ]
disturbingly complementary &mdash 12/30/05 - 01:02:49 AM
Wow, drak...
I think your comments here are better than the song ;)
Really--very cool observations, and you did pick up on something I was trying to
do, which was contrast the warmth and assurety of a 'real' voice with the chatter
of the altered/robotic voices.
Digital sirens, indeed. I like that!
Thanks, again :)
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At first, &mdash 12/29/05 - 04:45:04 PM
I thought to myself: "Blur...hmmm... what an odd title of a christmas
song...".
Turns out I was right about that.
'Blur' is, however, a very appropriate title for this - a lot of movement and
motion (Motion blur, perhaps?).
All in all, a very nice track - good vocal performance, as always, and a
very nice choice of loops.
Your diversity in music styles is a delight to listen to. [ Reply to This ]
At first, &mdash 12/30/05 - 01:06:53 AM
Thank you, Ein!
Once again, I think that MacJams is a great place to try things out, experiment,
etc.
And your comments/suggestions are always so welcome on my songs.
Glad you enjoyed this one--and encourage that diversity.
Of course, compositional versatility is one of your own strengths!
Thanks so much, again!
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cool contemporary synth pop &mdash 12/29/05 - 04:45:30 PM
Nice departuture stylistically on this one Cat... this kind of reminds me a
bit of bands like Goldfrapp and Broadcast. I could imagine this being a
club/radio hit!!
Steve
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cool contemporary synth pop &mdash 12/30/05 - 01:11:19 AM
Steve,
great to have your comments here on this tune. I was curious what you'd have to
say about it. And though I don't know either of the bands you mentioned, I'll
take your word for it! ;)
Glad you liked the stylistic departure--thanks again for taking the time to
comment :) [ Reply to This ]
Tendrils... &mdash 12/29/05 - 05:49:06 PM
I like you in this style... You should try on more musical garments like
these... of different shades of course... and now, merrily, we dance...
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dance with me &mdash 12/30/05 - 01:17:19 AM
Thank you, Mr. Spike ;)
I appreciate, too, your previewing this piece and giving me suggestions!
Hmmm. Different shades....periwinkle, cornflower, burnt sienna, raw umber,
lemon yellow--
Wait. Those are crayons.
(I'll get back to you on that)
Thanks again! :)
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good job &mdash 12/29/05 - 07:38:06 PM
good job &mdash 12/30/05 - 01:23:56 AM
:) &mdash 12/30/05 - 12:32:40 PM
Brava Mys!!
Madonna Music Style!
Great line synt...!
Grazie!
Ciao
Silver
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:) &mdash 12/30/05 - 02:05:51 PM
Grazie!! Sil-VER :)
Thank you for stopping by to listen and comment!!
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beautiful &mdash 12/30/05 - 04:18:15 PM
im liking this. i love the enchanting vocals. it's sort of industrial techno meets ethral ( a soft natuaral form of goth) i love your voice. [ Reply to This ]
Blur....RoCks RoCkS ROcKs! &mdash 12/30/05 - 05:23:25 PM
Very cool....Just cool.....Somtimes i wish i was just a blur....than, i could
think like a machine and work forever. My parts would always be
replaced.
Definate download for a drive into the city to dance the night away!
star, star, star, star=a star because you have unusual upbeat music,
original lyrics, beautiful voice and best of all it's fReAkIn nEw!
Orangie.....if you are in a hurri [ Reply to This ]
Takes me back! &mdash 12/30/05 - 05:51:14 PM
Lordy, this is like Yaz back in 1982 - super-sweet! I love what the sentiment is here - that humanity versus technology. Very nice and sweeping, and your voice as usual, very nice. This could easily be music for a commercial, either iPod or Nissan - really well done, Mysti! [ Reply to This ]
A good job, especially for being out of your comfort zone! &mdash 12/30/05 - 06:38:56 PM
I can't quite put my finger on what this reminds me of, but it's very
reminiscent of a song I've heard before. Sounds somewhat like Orbital.
You did a bang-up job with the vocal mixing and sampling, and the
underlying synths and other instruments support it very well. The
strings towards the end also add a nice touch, kind of bridging the gap
between classical and contemporary.
Keep up the efforts in this genre. I agree that you've got potential here! [ Reply to This ]
Bloody great &mdash 12/30/05 - 07:23:56 PM
Bloody great. Need I say more.
More variation needed on the second 'verse' for me. But still great!
Dead sexy voice too.
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Thomas Pynchon and Neal Stephenson... &mdash 12/30/05 - 07:28:17 PM
...have secretly bought iPods and downloaded this...
Very cool to hear you stretching in different directions here...
I admire and respect that...
Ed [ Reply to This ]
So smooth and dreamy &mdash 12/30/05 - 07:45:18 PM
I like what you did with the vocal effects and the placement of mix elements. It kept this from being ordinary and made it a really solid piece. I think I will come back to this one again. [ Reply to This ]
Talent &mdash 12/30/05 - 08:37:46 PM
You are one multi-faceted ... multi-talented artist .... and stepping outside your comfort zone proves that ... it has been said that the sign of a true artist is that they can sing "anything" - you have proved this. [ Reply to This ]
A &mdash 12/31/05 - 01:41:40 PM
Congratulations on stretching your talent &mdash 12/31/05 - 05:46:21 PM
I'm another one who does not normally listen to this genre, but I was
curious to see how you treated it. I'm with Tom; technology is NOT the
do-all, end-all answer. It's just a tool, and you've succeeded very well in
using that tool to explore your exceptional talents. Well done!
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True dat &mdash 12/31/05 - 09:19:07 PM
lyrics very insightful and the music
entrancing. Your vocals are beautiful.
not many people can offer pure vocal
renderings without singing lyrics.
You certainly can. [ Reply to This ]
Once again, Myst... &mdash 01/01/06 - 05:16:26 PM
...you dazzle with your talent and pure artistry. It's wonderful to hear you come out of your norm. This is an extremely enjoyable composition. Keep 'em comin'. [ Reply to This ]
i have &mdash 01/02/06 - 11:18:10 AM
been assimilated...i cannot resist.......kool branching out myst.....u make
my cogwheels spin...spinning...... till they are a blur........!!!! [ Reply to This ]
The Soul of the Machine &mdash 01/02/06 - 06:30:02 PM
GIves me a real William Gibson, cyberpunk kind of feeling. The sound of
the lovely, etheral vocals weaving in and out from human to digital is
perfect. And the human vocals against the, at times, cold, digital
backdrop really lends to the overall theme of the song.
Wonderful, Mysti. Sent chills up and down my bio-mechanical spinal
implants. ;) [ Reply to This ]
Enjoyable &mdash 01/03/06 - 05:56:49 PM
Though this is not the kind of music I usually listen to, much less enjoy, I did like this. The spoken words were well integrated into the rest of the piece and I liked the melody. I thought you had a good choice of sounds and they all worked well together. In addition I thought the drum part was good, helping to move the piece. Really my only complaint is the harmonic dryness, the lack of harmony combined with the repetitiveness of it is disappointing in an otherwise splendid piece. [ Reply to This ]
WOW, Mysti! &mdash 01/03/06 - 08:42:26 PM
Very creative piece and top-notch recording.
You know, you ought to market this piece. It has strong commercial possibilities.
A keeper. [ Reply to This ]
Neat &mdash 01/04/06 - 02:35:25 PM
Hehe. I used that guitar swell the exact same way. Makes a dandy intro
piece. Is a fun idea for a song. [ Reply to This ]
Neat &mdash 01/04/06 - 02:35:26 PM
Hehe. I used that guitar swell the exact same way. Makes a dandy intro
piece. Is a fun idea for a song. [ Reply to This ]
nice &mdash 01/12/06 - 05:01:14 AM
I like the voice
unfortunally i haven't got a fem voice for my recordings [ Reply to This ]
good stuff &mdash 01/26/06 - 07:28:37 PM
right then &mdash 06/21/08 - 07:53:17 PM
Terrific &mdash 06/21/08 - 07:54:07 PM
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