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I used to play bass for a singer/songwriter named Stephen Rideout. Amazing guy. He HATED one word titles. This is for him!!! ;-)
This song is about the power of words, and how the smallest thing said can make a huge difference - good or bad. The forst two guitar parts you hear are Jam pack software instrument apple loops. I has to do some midi editing to get the chord progressions right. The drums are also loops. The rest is all me. (acoustic, bass, piano, vocals)
I wrote this one morning in the shower at 6am. It was one of those that came to me just about finished. That doesn't happen often.
Enjoy.
Mike T.
Lyrics:
Words
If you could see the expression on your face, would you take those words away?
If you could see the damage words can do, would you say the things you say?
If you could save the world with just one word, would you curse or would you pray?
If you could heal the wounds that words inflict, could you wipe the tears away?
Would you take it back?
Could you take it back?
Would you take back those words you said?
Would you take it back?
Could you take it back?
Would you take back those words you said?
Sticks and stones can break your bones but words can break your heart.
Bones will mend in time but words can leave a deeper scar.
If you could see the expression on your face, would you take those words away?
If you could heal the wounds that words inflict, could you wipe the tears away?
Would you take it back?
Could you take it back?
Would you take back those words you said?
Would you take it back?
Could you take it back?
Would you take back those words you said?
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painted well &mdash 08/03/06 - 05:21:35 AM
Moody and somber... a little sad... perfect atmosphere for the subject..
I love how the undercurrent in this song points to the hurt... all the way
to the solo at the end... the melincholy of being the target of
someone... the song really works and the lyric is very good [ Reply to This ]
painted well &mdash 08/03/06 - 07:08:13 PM
Thanks Scott,
This one stuck with me. I grew up as a geek pretty much (before geeks were cool!) and went through hell in high school and university. Now as a teacher I see how high school is still a really cruel place. I tried to keep the lyrics vague enough so that it could apply to the street, the home, to the office, to global conflict. Humans still treat each other like sh&$ and it all starts with the decision to say one word. [ Reply to This ]
one man band &mdash 08/03/06 - 06:54:44 PM
Sad song... Very well played and mixed. The prodution is pretty cool too. Catchy till the end.. The lyrics are good too. Good job... [ Reply to This ]
one man band &mdash 08/03/06 - 07:11:51 PM
Thanks,
I had the lyrics and progression for about 2 years before getting to record it. It was done in my head. I stumbled upon those 2 first guitar parts in Jam Pack 3 and they fit perfectly. It changed my whole perception of how the song would sound. I'm happy with how it came out. [ Reply to This ]
natural &mdash 08/05/06 - 01:10:26 AM
the easiness in this floatin song says it all ... readin how
easy this song been written ..can see why its true one .
very good production Mike T. well done .. ! ! [ Reply to This ]
natural &mdash 08/05/06 - 10:22:41 AM
Thank you. The arrangement came together quicker than I expected. I appreciate you comments about the song feeling true. It feels that way for me.
Mike T.
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Lyrics are universal &mdash 08/06/06 - 10:48:38 PM
Nicely done Mike. Lyrics are universal - I have just finished working as
a school counsellor (for a very long while), and I really know what
you're talking about. Trouble is that kids/people/countries don't
understand lots of the time that words are so powerful. Like the way
you've used loops - probably the most effective use in this sort of song
that I can remember at MJ. Good all round post.
Neil [ Reply to This ]
Lyrics are universal &mdash 08/07/06 - 10:20:01 PM
Thanks, I get you're perspective. I'm a middle/high school music teacher, that's the perspective this tune first came from.
... and thanks fot the loops comments. I love having them at my fingertips! I work alone so it's like having all these great musicians to colaborate with! I picked up all the jam packs...
Mike T. [ Reply to This ]
very well done &mdash 08/13/06 - 10:09:31 AM
Great song writing. I liked your singing, the hook induced chorus, and
the well produced background tracks. Awesome job incorporating the
loops. The whole thing is very pro sounding. Was Stephen Rideout a
solo artist or was he part of a group. Sounds familiar [ Reply to This ]
very well done &mdash 08/13/06 - 10:15:43 AM
Great song writing. I liked your singing, the hook induced chorus, and
the well produced background tracks. Awesome job incorporating the
loops. The whole thing is very pro sounding. Was Stephen Rideout a
solo artist or was he part of a group. Sounds familiar [ Reply to This ]
very well done &mdash 08/13/06 - 02:15:14 PM
Thanks for the kind comments! Stephen is/was a solo artist. You can check out his site at www.stephenrideout.com. I learned a lot about songwiting from playing with him and had the opportunity to write basslines for some great well crafted songs.
Mike T. [ Reply to This ]
well done soft rock &mdash 08/17/06 - 07:39:21 PM
Like how you put an importance on words on this song.
Makes for an understanding on how important words are.
Nice music in there as well.
Thanks for sharing [ Reply to This ]
Hey &mdash 08/18/06 - 06:00:34 PM
Nice to not only hear the great song, but to find a fellow band teacher on
the site (a fellow canuckian as well). Oh, and you're a low brass player
(me:trombone) and bassist. Gosh. You even enjoy writing and recording
with a mac. We've a fair bit in common!
Anyways, I am gonna check out your other stuff. The recording is great
on this track, btw.
Do we hear any tuba on your other tracks? [ Reply to This ]
Hey &mdash 08/18/06 - 06:31:57 PM
Wow! And not only that. my wife is an Elementary School Music Teacher/Piano Player/ Singer!!! We do have a lot in common. I'm goin to check out your stuff too. Look forward to coresponding with you!.
Thanks for the kind words!
ps... Are you anywhere near Macklin Sask? Did a school band exchange there once!
Mike T. [ Reply to This ]
Hey &mdash 08/20/06 - 12:53:08 AM
Not terribly close to Macklin, about 3 hours south. Mind you, for Saskatchewan,
that is pretty close.
And again, the similarities are eerie. If "That's Incredible" was still on air they
may just have come out to do a story here.
Looking forward to your correspondance!
Jim
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My Wife <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/18379">Revealed</a> [ Reply to This ]
Sweet! &mdash 09/25/06 - 06:03:13 PM
They guitars interplay with each other well, lyrics are good as well as the
singing.
Nice memorable song. [ Reply to This ]
Great &mdash 02/28/07 - 12:00:33 AM
Great job! I play bass also (or try to), so I pay attention to the bass part... exellent job on this one, very professional. I liked everything else too. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, &mdash 04/14/07 - 07:18:32 PM
I appreciate the comments on the bass playing. Bass is my main instrument but I feel really rusty after taking a few years off playing with an arm injury. The compliments meant a lot! [ Reply to This ]
Semantics... &mdash 03/31/07 - 10:41:33 PM
...words...phrases.
Some Chinese cultures would write what they wanted to say, when it was important. Then take the completed letter to the recipient and read it, word for word, in order to make sure that it was understood the way it was supposed to be.
Some kinda tune, trembmic. My first listen. Very nicely done. Lyrics/performance/arrangement. [ Reply to This ]
Thank you too! &mdash 04/14/07 - 07:21:16 PM
Man thanks,
It's the tune that I'm most proud of... I have my own childhood baggage, and what I see in high schools every day makes me sick. Let's not even mention what most of the role models are loke out there today. Thanks for the kind words.
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Great Tune &mdash 04/14/07 - 08:43:55 AM
I can so relate to the lyric. So well writen...very real.
The guitar tone is excellent. The chords are laid down so smartly.
You are a talent i am happy to fine. Nice piano part too.
guitar solo at the fade is very hip.
great work. I'll check out more for sure later.
(Mending Heart)
Tim [ Reply to This ]
Confessions... &mdash 04/14/07 - 07:25:19 PM
Thanks for the comments...
I have to confess though the lead guitar parts are apple loops. I found 2 sets of loops that blended so well. I can't play electric like that. (I wish). I did really play with the midi parts to taylor the rhythms and chord progressions to match the tune I'd written. I was really happy with the results. THe fade out is my favorite part too!
I did play the acoustic, piano and bass though....
Thanks Man!! [ Reply to This ]
beautiful Song &mdash 04/21/07 - 08:59:30 PM
Beautiful &mdash 03/03/08 - 11:28:53 AM
This is quite the song you have here Mike. Professional sounding with a great hook and a worthy message.
And those leads were loops?!? Man, if people start using them as skillfully as you have here than there isn't going to be much work for us guitarists!
Well done. [ Reply to This ]
nice &mdash 04/11/08 - 10:07:18 PM
Great job!
i really like the message you have in this one its deep and simple. Really good job on the vocals and the back round parts, i remember you telling me about this one in class friday. this one has struck some inspiration for me, thanks a bunch! [ Reply to This ]
thanks Kev... &mdash 04/12/08 - 06:49:56 PM
I appreciate it!... now get posting some of your new stuff! Your fans await! [ Reply to This ]
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I love how the undercurrent in this song points to the hurt... all the way
to the solo at the end... the melincholy of being the target of
someone... the song really works and the lyric is very good
[ Reply to This ]