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being ok


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paxeden

 Genre: Art Rock

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ok. another of my first attempts to use garage band. music is all loops, and vocals are all me in layers. orig. lyrics of course.
the track as a whole seems quiet (mastering-wise) but what the heck. this place is for feedback and growth, so let it rip, eh?
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Lyrics
left my hometown
for a big town
now the big town
is my hometown
and it isn't...big at all
how this city became small

and I'm leaving again

fancied myself
the wandering type
dreamed of paths
and never ever destinations
figured in the work
but not the time

now freshness is in the skin of children
believing makes it so
and every time we think back
we were dying to get old
we were dying to get old

our moments breaking all-time records
speeding like gunfire
rounds and rounds of movement
and the moment still expires
never to be had again
reliving takes up time and then
you've lost the moment...twice
you lost the moment twice
yeah

being ok
and the picture isn't finished
being ok
shake the box and they're all in it
being ok
put the pieces all away
being ok
everything is there
isn't that so great
no one really cares
'cause you put it back anyway
take it apart anyway
in the end

being ok
in the end
you put it back anyway
in the end
you take it apart...
etc...

Song Stats
Hits: 929
Comments: 11
Fans: 2
Plays: 126
Downloads: 65
Votes: 5
Uploaded: Jan 26, 2006 - 09:12:23 AM
Last Updated: Jan 25, 2006 - 09:41:27 PM Last Played: Nov 08, 2009 - 03:03:19 PM
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Hardware:
mac g4 powerbook pinhole mic
Software:
garageband
Comments
t-bone said 1396 days ago (January 26th, 2006)
Are you for Real?
this is one of your first attempts? my god!! ........... I am not a mixing genius so I can't comment on any recording issues but I can tell you that you music making style and lyric is unique and interesting. I love the lyric......"freshness is in the skin of children
believing makes it so
and every time we think back
we were dying to get old" .......being a child and wanting to be an adult........and vice versa....perhaps?....nice work again, and again, and again..etc etc etc..........................t
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paxeden said 1395 days ago (January 27th, 2006)
Are you for Real?
thanks t-bone!!!!!!
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Corporal Beef said 1396 days ago (January 26th, 2006)
Cool
As far as song writing and performance goes, this is a really good track, I love the interplay between your vocals, and they are leveled quite well. I'm not a fan of loops, but this wasn't overkill; it worked well. What I didn't like was the effect on your main vocal track. You've got a great voice, but the effect (or perhaps mic placement?) masked the presence of your voice. All in all, I think this was a really good track and I'm glad I listened to it. Thanks for posting!
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paxeden said 1395 days ago (January 27th, 2006)
thanks
yeah... it's funny... i was experimenting a lot with the mic on this song. i was
cupping my hands around my mouth for about half of the recording, but didn't
get the effect i was looking for... i never re-recorded the vocals because i
thought I'd be replacing the loops with all original material....
i appreciate the input... i think i will use a mix of loops and original material,
and do some vocal retakes. i'll let you know if I repost :)
--pax
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Gav said 1394 days ago (January 28th, 2006)
Very Good
You have a very nice voice. Overall 8! I did feel at times that the loops
stoodout as being loops but you put them to good use! Good stuff! Oh
-get yourself a good mike -it'll make your voice sound like gold!
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paxeden said 1393 days ago (January 29th, 2006)
Very Good
Thanks a ton for the vote! I'm so grateful for this site... I have been needing
actual criticism and imput from other musicians for a while now... what a relief.

I will work on this piece and re-post when I have new stuff. Definitely upgrading
my mic.

until next time,
Pax
Check out my latest song called mister
drakonis said 1393 days ago (January 29th, 2006)
Annie, that you?
This is very nice. There were hints of Annie Lennox/Eurhythmics in the
singing/harmonies/music.. you REALLY need a good mic setup though.
The vox were a little muffled, would sound a lot clearer with a good
microphone setup. I like the texture of your voice, and your choice of
melody/harmony is fresh and great to listen to.
ttfn,
Drakonis
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paxeden said 1393 days ago (January 29th, 2006)
Annie, that you?
thanks... lol (annie) ...from all the feedback I have gotten...i see that i need to
bust out a mic investment. i've heard great things about the snowball... looking
into
it. I have lots of pro experience with excellent mics... but not my own. Used to
date a sound engineer, and always had access to great stuff... Now I'm really just
interested in finding the right setup for myself, so I don't have to rely on
someone else for my sound.

i wicked appreciate the comments/compliments. cheers!

-pax
Check out my latest song called mister
Alannah said 1391 days ago (January 31st, 2006)
You have
an absolutely FABULOUS VOICE ... probably one of the best ones I have heard on MacJams ..... I think that vocal effect you are looking for ... is .... REVERB ! Ha ... I say this only because I am often accused of overusing the Reverb and Echo Effect ... I never thought about cupping my hands over my mouth .... I like your vocal stylings as well ... very nicely done in my books ... look forward to hearing more from you .
said 1129 days ago (October 20th, 2006)
you are
a song writer, your peoetry is very personal and heartfelt. I love the way
you make your words come alive with your voice. another good one
onesweetworld said 1026 days ago (January 31st, 2007)
so unique
I'm really in love with your voice and style. You got some spunk and originality to you. I'd be curious to know what your influences are!
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