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Bing (13), Futch (2), dreadmon (48), dulcimer (33), mountain dulcimer (16), rock (1083), alternative (225), groove (60), vocal (146), harmony (53), pop (449), new romantic (1), 80's (27)
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I was shooting for one thing and ended up with another thing, but this thing, I can live with. One track of dulcimer, embellished at points - one bass software instrument controlled by a Roland Fantom, some drum loops and vocals. Here it comes!
Lyrics:
I'm having issues
a year subscription's worth
I'm causing drama
in a way unbecoming to a gentle soul
Losing function
in the gray matter battlefield of my brain
here it comes again
at the start of the circle, everything's the same
this is what going crazy feels like
I'm hearing voices
they're ringing in my head
I'm seeing writing
on the ceiling at night
while I'm tryin' to sleep
I'm feelin' cold hands
running over my skin underneath the sheets
here it comes again
at the end of the circle everything repeats
this is what going crazy feels like
you've shown me the way
so this is what going crazy feels like
it feels okay
I think I like it
I'm seeing angels
they always follow me
they're tricky devils
and they think I'm stupid, that I do not see
I am afflicted
with a deep desire to kill the pain
I am addicted
to the madness
Hardware:
Appalachian mountain dulcimer
Roland Fantom keyboard
SM-58 microphone
Yamaha MT-400 4-track mixer
Software:
Garageband 3
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dreadmon &mdash 12/07/06 - 01:59:36 AM
Hey, Really dig this track. Like your level of production. I totally love when the thin distorted guitar comes in on the chorus. Nice harmonies. I also can relate to the fact that when I start a song with a certain idea and then it can turn into something entirely different. Happens more often than not. Clean and groovy. While you have a decided better voice than me, here's a track of mine:
http://www.macjams.com/song/26664 [ Reply to This ]
Merci &mdash 12/07/06 - 06:42:46 PM
Thanks, Racerat - I appreciate you listening! Actually, that's distorted dulcimer you're hearing, but that's an honest mistake. I will look forward to listening to your track.
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Mahalo nui loa,<p>
Bing Futch
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Man, Bing, this is really good... &mdash 12/07/06 - 02:07:55 AM
I really enjoyed my first listen to this. And the second and third. This is flawless. Great groove, sweet feel. Very creative and effective treatment of the subject. The arrangement and the lyrics were married perfectly. You also sang it with confidence, skill and finesse. BG tracks are extremely effective and beautifully executed.
Everything about this song works. Really, really good, Bing. Wow. By far my favorite of yours. [ Reply to This ]
Big props! &mdash 12/07/06 - 06:45:08 PM
Everything about this song works. Really, really good, Bing. Wow. By far my favorite of yours.
I totally appreciate your comments, sir - thank you for giving it a listen!
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Mahalo nui loa,<p>
Bing Futch
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voices... &mdash 12/07/06 - 02:56:14 AM
writing on the ceiling, cold hands and angels. Sounds like good stuff! I'll be having some of whatever you've been taking. Not too much though :-)
I liked everything about this except the drums at the start. They sounded slightly off to my ears. Great harmonies, top voice. Well done. [ Reply to This ]
You want none of this &mdash 12/07/06 - 06:48:51 PM
You don't want none of what I'm on - it's called SURREALITY. Yeah, those drums were bothering me too - I know the next guy, Bryan, nailed it - I should've done some loop surgery. Thanks for the kind words!
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Mahalo nui loa,<p>
Bing Futch
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Cool Song &mdash 12/07/06 - 09:02:01 AM
Nice to hear you're still wandering around Bing. Quite well sung, played and produced too... I notice you've stopped down playing your singing now too which is great.
Just a quick crit though.... the drum track is lagging just a tiny bit... its like you're playing in 4/4.... but the drum track is doing something like 4.1/4 cause there's just a tiny pause at the end of every 4 beats. Either it needs to be stretched (slowed down) a little... or maybe you have to do some editing to the loop itself or something. Eitherway, its very noticable to me (but I am a bit of a drummer anyway) and its dragging the piece a bit.
Other than that, pretty cool song Bing, good to hear you round again. [ Reply to This ]
So right &mdash 12/07/06 - 06:58:09 PM
Hey Bryan - you are so right about the drums - I didn't think to alter them. Thanks for checkin in, as always!
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Mahalo nui loa,<p>
Bing Futch
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From Pink to Grey... &mdash 12/07/06 - 11:13:34 AM
Very well-written/sung track here... a bit of the Pink Floyd theme of "slowly losing one's mind" that is so psychologically chilling, with the dulcimer strumming a Chinese drip-da-drip delightfully monotone water torture that really got under my skin, in a good way. You singing was great... my only critique was that when the chorus came in, it was a bit abruptly panned out to the sides, and it sounded like the background noise behind the singing was audibly faded in, then out, at the start/end of the chorus, both of which were a little distracting to me. But cool song!
ttfn,
Drakonis [ Reply to This ]
Well put &mdash 12/07/06 - 07:02:07 PM
Thanks, Drak! You put perfectly in words some of what I was subliminally thinking about, such as the percolating nature of the dulcimer. The pan burst at the chorus was fairly intentional, but still experimental - it's good to note that you found it distracting, something I should be aware of. Thanks again for listening and commenting!
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Mahalo nui loa,<p>
Bing Futch
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Great &mdash 12/07/06 - 12:33:09 PM
I like this tune, nice and creative...
Your voice is very sweet, in perfect harmony with this groovy sound.
An excellent piece to listen to. Bravo...
Marc
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Mahalo &mdash 12/07/06 - 07:04:06 PM
Thanks Marc, I'm glad you enjoyed this!
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Mahalo nui loa,<p>
Bing Futch
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Favourite of yours so far! &mdash 12/07/06 - 06:51:53 PM
Love this one Bing - excellent vox, lyrics and all round production. As Bryan mentioned, the drums are really doing something odd on the 4th beat - slight lag, especially in the first half of the song.
You seem to have really moved away from what I often heard as a "dramatic" voice - more actor than musician at times (not a great explaination I know). This very much shows you as a singer of modern music - much more relaxed and less "trained" sounding to my ears. Hasn't done the song any harm at all. Easily my favourite of yours so far despite the (slight) drum glitch.
Neil [ Reply to This ]
It shows! &mdash 12/07/06 - 07:13:13 PM
Thanks Neil, very much appreciated - I'm wondering why I didn't go to work on that drum part, more I listen to it. I think my intention was to completely choose another loop eventually after I layered everything in, just forgot to go back and get those stark, unlayered bits out.
Very perceptive of you, regarding my approach to singing. It's been a very interesting turning point, both in performance and in writing as well. Thanks for the encouragement!
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Mahalo nui loa,<p>
Bing Futch
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You have definitely... &mdash 12/07/06 - 07:17:16 PM
taken your singing, production, the whole sheebang to a higher level. This is such a cool sounding song. The dulcimer winding around your vox, the fun crazy lyrics all make for a keeper of a song... if only the download button was working.
Kudos, mate...
...if you're inclined I finally got a tenor sax again. My two most recent songs are tenor riffing instrumentals.
cheers [ Reply to This ]
Curve &mdash 12/07/06 - 07:26:39 PM
Thanks Dadai! It's very satisfying to get feedback to this degree, it means the areas I've been concentrating on are benefitting from the extra attention. Nothing like a progress report to get you synced-up - thanks again man, and I'm looking forward to getting your jams on some tracks!
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Mahalo nui loa,<p>
Bing Futch
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Good to hear something from you again! &mdash 12/07/06 - 07:38:35 PM
Excellent production (I think I hear the drum thing others have mentioned, but I'm listening much more to the vocals and that dulcimer playing.) The vocals have a very relaxed tone quality, almost a detached style. Like, are you watching yourself slowly go crazy? And your range is so smooth from bottom to top - it really is very nice, and enjoyable to listen to.
On the production - I was actually surprised to see that you are using GarageBand - usually things that sound this good are done on Logic. [ Reply to This ]
Been crazy so long, looked like sane to me &mdash 12/09/06 - 01:00:16 PM
Thanks so much Kristy Jo! I think I AM watching myself go crazy. LOL! The seeming lightness of the vocals was a little bit premeditated - instead of angst, I wanted to project a sort of loaded calm. Wow! Nice comment about sounding like a Logic production - I haven't started messin' with program yet. But thanks for that lift!
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Mahalo nui loa,<p>
Bing Futch
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your vocals &mdash 12/07/06 - 08:04:47 PM
have never sounded better. simply awesome writing. the harmonies were really smooth. the nice production flourish's really set this tune apart. love this [ Reply to This ]
Attention to detail &mdash 12/09/06 - 01:04:26 PM
Hey John, thank you for listening! Which elements are you referring to as flourishes in production? Knowing will help me continue to guage just how much I put into a song. Like this one's pretty sparsely arranged, almost to the point of minimalism. I think I'm writing these days with an ear towards simplistic structures that can translate easily to the stage. Then again, getting that particular sound with nine tracks of vocals while playing live may be tough.
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Mahalo nui loa,<p>
Bing Futch
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I feel so late to the party! &mdash 12/07/06 - 09:14:29 PM
Bing, I am just seeing more and more of how much of MUSICIAN you are...
And I'm afraid I've had to alert the Folk Police.
Dulcimer is just allowed to do certain things, and this one has plainly developed some ways about it...
Well, really, I like everything about this. And I'm embarrassed to say that I'm not hearing the flaw in the drumming. I'm usually sensitive to that, but I wouldn't have picked up on it.
I'm really impressed at the vocals. Your singing, your harmonies, your phrasing is all really good...
Really good song as a song, too... well arranged, good lyrics, structure...
Good stuff happening with this one...
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Wow! &mdash 12/09/06 - 01:09:01 PM
Aloha, Ed! Thanks for taking the time to listen - I do keep my eyes open for the Folk Police; there have been some close brushes! Thanks again for the very kind words!
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Mahalo nui loa,<p>
Bing Futch
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Nice and draggy &mdash 12/08/06 - 07:58:04 PM
I actually find the slight drag in the drums really appealling, as it seems to create this lazy groove that most people would have a tendency to steamroll flat by cleaning it up. I think it goes along with the bass line in the verses. If anything a slight change just on the chorus in the drum part so that it's playing the pulse of the bass might work for me. I like the vocal panning in the chorus and I wouldn't change that a bit. It would be too dense with everything placed in the center. I think this is my favorite of yours so far! Great singing performance!
~Jim [ Reply to This ]
Shaggy's Brother Draggy &mdash 12/09/06 - 02:29:58 PM
Aloha, Jim! Well, it's good to hear from another camp on the drums. I've often wondered about some of the loops that sound like they might be a little off. What I did here was lay the main beat up against some more straight forward loops to keep some of its EQed elements. I aimed for loose with the bass, though too loose in the chorus, like you said.
Thanks for the support and encouragement, man.
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Mahalo nui loa,<p>
Bing Futch
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Great vocals !! &mdash 12/08/06 - 08:45:28 PM
I'm really digging the vocals, especially the harmonies, they are terrific. The melody is understated, then out of no where an electric guitar comes in and completely changes the complexion of the song. It's a great listen! [ Reply to This ]
Thank you! &mdash 12/09/06 - 02:33:12 PM
Thank you very much for giving it a listen! I do have to mention that you're actually hearing an acoustic dulcimer the entire time - with some of the rhythm track sent through GB amp models. Those amp models are killer - almost as good as having a tube amp. Almost. Thanks again for listening and taking the time to comment!
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Mahalo nui loa,<p>
Bing Futch
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Great arrangement &mdash 12/09/06 - 11:34:29 AM
Nearly makes one WANT to go crazy. Great arranging and singing. Especially the chorus [ Reply to This ]
Who'd have thought? &mdash 12/09/06 - 02:40:36 PM
I guess putting the concept of "crazy" in a different light is sort of helpful! Thanks for listening -
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Mahalo nui loa,<p>
Bing Futch
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so much to say here &mdash 12/09/06 - 01:35:14 PM
can't believe you are getting that warm present vocal sound with a 58... this should be a commercial for them... part of the reason I think, is that your voice is so warm and (Looking for a word) perfect really... I love the vocal performance.. harmonies and the radio voices answering... good art... exellent mixing, sound choices... leads me to believe that in the end, you must be sane
bravo [ Reply to This ]
Why, Shure! &mdash 12/09/06 - 02:43:22 PM
Sane when I start production, insane when I vote "Done!" on whatever I've been tweaking, bro. Thanks so much - I really like the 58s - though I'm dreaming of an AKG-414 - no, a stereo pair. LOL! Glad you appreciated this, Scott - thanks again for listening!
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Mahalo nui loa,<p>
Bing Futch
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At first glance ... &mdash 12/09/06 - 09:31:49 PM
.. I read through the lyrics before the song was 1/4 way through ... they are along the vein of the types of lyrics I tend to write myself ... so of course I was an instant fan ! hahaha your voice is great ... like everyone else .. I luvved the harmonies. There was this one tiny little line somewhere in the middle where there was this one lone little voice that sounded like it was in a time machine ... best part for me ! (popped up in my left ear ... however, who knows if my headphones are on backwards it might actually be panned to the right). I would have liked to hear that particular little voice (with whatever effect it had on it) pop up a few more times in the song. [ Reply to This ]
How does that song go? &mdash 12/11/06 - 11:36:31 AM
"Mama, weer all crazee now" or something to that effect - yes, Alannah, the two of us are probably adjacent branches on the crazy tree. "I'm goin' off the branches of the crazy tree!" Thanks for the kind words, A - they are most appreciated!
Now what is this voice of which you speak? Are you hearing voices too? LOL! Actually, I think that was panned to the right ear, so you might have your headphones on backies, no worries there, though. It sounds like I sort of auto-panned it, I know I did that with the accompanying blip-bloop-bloop from the loop toolbox. The voice is saying "I'm hearing voices" backwards and I think I slapped a little reverb or something on there. It had occurred to me maybe to have it pop in more, but then I decided to really make this a "less-is-more" production. However, as I continue to look at it - I may actually end up putting some more voices in at the end, in between the repeating mantra. I'm glad you liked this one, thanks again for listening! When are we working together again?
--- Mahalo nui loa,
Bing Futch
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Contrast &mdash 12/10/06 - 02:20:41 PM
Well, as usual Bing you deliver the crystal-clear production I've come to just expect from you (getting spoiled. ;-) ) The song is terrific in so many ways, but what I found truly remarkable is the competency in the songwriting. It might sound like an odd thing to say, but this is truly a well-developed, well-structured song. Not to take anything away from the rest of the gang here at MJ, but something this thoughtfully put together doesn't happen all the time, so you should be really chuffed with the songwriting.
Voice: terrific. Harmonies: spectacular. Dulcimer: Cool and versatile.
I love that you've got a song about going crazy and it's so laid-back, so that it has that, "hey, this is so groovy and mellow and...what did he just SAY?" vibe going on .
(Lisa) [ Reply to This ]
Hee-hee &mdash 12/11/06 - 11:44:57 AM
Aloha, Lisa - thank you so much! That is really a capital comment and I honestly laughed out loud at the last bit about "hey, this is so groovy and mellow and...what did he just SAY?" That's sort of this song in a nutshell. You know, you're right, I am very, very pleased with how this came out because it could have easily gone in a different direction, but I approached the writing and recording in a deconstructive way - flip-flopping verses, dropping bridges and trying to channel emotions without telegraphing them. I'm afraid this song was a total fluke, so you're right - it don't happen very often!
Thanks again for the blessing of your comments, for listening and for the healthy laugh!
--- Mahalo nui loa,
Bing Futch
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I think I like it &mdash 12/11/06 - 12:45:12 AM
Nicely done.Top to bottom.
Everything repeats...so cool. Love the lyric and the singing. Vox is so clear. Not a lot of fx and comes of beautifuly.
Got it downloaded and poded.
Lv MJ
Thanx
Tim [ Reply to This ]
Mucho thanks! &mdash 12/11/06 - 12:56:56 PM
Thank you, Tim! I'm glad you dig the sparseness of this, it was very tempting to sort of add a bunch of other elements and effects. I'm VERY glad you dig the lyrics, especially "at the end of the circle everything repeats." It may refer to a sort of craziness directly, but it also has a sort of universal application. There are quite a few layers in this song, and I'm actually just discovering them! Thanks again for listening and taking the time to comment. --- Mahalo nui loa,
Bing Futch
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I think I like it &mdash 12/11/06 - 12:52:03 AM
Nicely done.Top to bottom.
Everything repeats...so cool. Love the lyric and the singing. Vox is so clear. Not a lot of fx and comes of beautifuly.
Got it downloaded and poded.
Lv MJ
Thanx
Tim [ Reply to This ]
crazy unique! &mdash 12/11/06 - 11:51:23 AM
Did someone already mention the Bare Naked Ladies comparison? Wonderful production on this! I love the gritty vs. warm sounds. You have "creative" nailed down. Lyrics, phrasing, vocal clarity, talented performance, harmonies, dynamics -- Wonderful, Bing! Woot! [ Reply to This ]
It's been ONE WEEK! &mdash 12/11/06 - 01:04:07 PM
Aloha, MC! No-one's mentioned the BNL comparison on this tune, but I've gotten that quite a bit before, which I do take as a compliment, even though I'm not terribly familiar with their repertoire besides "One Week". Thanks for the encouragement on the production and performance - I couldn't have done it without the MJ crew. Thank you again!
--- Mahalo nui loa,
Bing Futch
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Really cool track &mdash 12/11/06 - 12:24:45 PM
Aloha! &mdash 12/11/06 - 01:06:32 PM
Wow, never gotten a comparison to JT before, that's cool! Thanks for listening and commenting! --- Mahalo nui loa,
Bing Futch
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This tune deserves some credit... &mdash 12/11/06 - 02:28:34 PM
everyone goes crazy in their own way, this song demenstrates the positiveness, in a nice flowing, relaxing, creative little ditty. Vocals sound good,thanks for sharin'-MJG [ Reply to This ]
Positive! &mdash 12/12/06 - 12:33:50 PM
Thank you very much for your take on this song! I love how you've perceived the positive in it - I think that's really at the heart of this piece. "Going crazy? Enjoy it!" Thanks again for listening and for the kind words - aloha! --- Mahalo nui loa,
Bing Futch
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very nice &mdash 12/12/06 - 12:49:56 PM
I totaly enjoyed this . How you made my speakers speak behind me I'll never know. WAit that wa just my usual voices. Great production top notch [ Reply to This ]
Thank you! &mdash 12/13/06 - 05:16:34 AM
I'm glad I'm not the only one hearing voices. Thanks for listening and commenting! --- Mahalo nui loa,
Bing Futch
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Truly impressed with what you get out of that dulcimer &mdash 12/12/06 - 04:32:30 PM
Excellent production you've got some real depth and richness out of GB3. Top musicianship as well - I think your harmonies are lovely.
KK [ Reply to This ]
Man that's cool &mdash 12/13/06 - 05:22:48 AM
Thank you so much for the kind words - your input is a true delight! --- Mahalo nui loa,
Bing Futch
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Yeah &mdash 12/12/06 - 09:33:34 PM
Going crazy feels like wow, nice man. A terrific job. Great vocals and nice job on the instrumental work. The lyrics are top-notch. I had to download this one for sure. Many thanks for posting this, Bing. [ Reply to This ]
Glory &mdash 12/13/06 - 05:25:12 AM
You are so more than welcome! Thank you for checking in and listening - and for downloading! I am humbled by your attention. --- Mahalo nui loa,
Bing Futch
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Awesome, Bing &mdash 12/12/06 - 10:50:18 PM
This one's for the headphones, folks.
Let Dreadmon, the master story teller, carry you away with word and song.
Velvet vox and one killer dulcimer.
Top-notch mix.
Most diggable tune!
Great music here.
Be sure check out his other works.
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Whoa &mdash 12/13/06 - 05:27:50 AM
Erwin, you are waaaay too kind. When I get my shit together here (pray for me), I'm gonna be knockin' on your door for some help. Thanks for the support, man - it is golden! --- Mahalo nui loa,
Bing Futch
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Dig it. Solid. &mdash 12/13/06 - 01:02:13 PM
Right on man... I dig the idiosyncratic paradox of the concept of going mad over relatively happy and peppy changes. Right up my alley. Kudos Dreadmon! [ Reply to This ]
I grok &mdash 12/14/06 - 02:39:47 PM
Thanks for listening - and for understanding! : ) --- Mahalo nui loa,
Bing Futch
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I think I like it &mdash 12/13/06 - 08:45:59 PM
Yo PV! &mdash 12/14/06 - 02:46:58 PM
Hey, David! Thanks for listening man - glad you liked it! --- Mahalo nui loa,
Bing Futch
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Beyond awesome Bing! &mdash 12/15/06 - 03:11:38 PM
By far my favorite Dreadmon tune! Great lyrics...I think most of us have been there my friend! Wonderful vocal delivery and harmonies. Top-notch production. I especially love the "I think I like it" section when the electric guitar comes grinding in...too cool...too freakin' cool...
Be well Bing! [ Reply to This ]
From filler to killer &mdash 12/19/06 - 10:51:37 AM
Thanks, Michael! I think you have sided with many others on the "hook" for this tune, which actually was a sort of tossed-off solution for that little slow rock-out jam. I was going to throw a rap of some sort in there, but thought it would be too busy or wordy - "I think I like it" was a scratch -track ad-lib that I ended up keeping. Now, I think it's the key line in the song. Thanks again for listening! --- Mahalo nui loa,
Bing Futch
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oh yeah &mdash 12/19/06 - 02:32:51 PM
killer track my man.....solid vocal has a great backing......infectious...had to listen twice.....solid songwriting and arrangement......crafty.....! [ Reply to This ]
Mahalo &mdash 12/20/06 - 09:39:22 PM
Thanks so much for listening and commenting, McBoy! I appreciate that more than you know, bro! --- Mahalo nui loa,
Bing Futch
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I think I like it! &mdash 12/20/06 - 07:32:48 PM
Wow!! You're great. I really just have to be blunt about that. You're great!!!! The harmonies...the lyrics and your voice. Oh and the melody too! Very impressed...i mean that too :-) [ Reply to This ]
Sweet! &mdash 12/20/06 - 09:43:38 PM
Hey, Linda! Thanks for the kind words and for giving this a spin - I just "discovered" your music this week and instantly got into it, so thanks from a new fan! --- Mahalo nui loa,
Bing Futch
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So Very Very Cool! &mdash 12/29/06 - 02:56:23 PM
dreadmon,
this is one fine piece, Love It! The mix is just gorgeous,Lyrics are so strong and deep, so open to interpretation when listening several times. Musically
superb. This one is ready for a Movie Sountrack
I would copyright this one for sure as it has $$ written on it. Congrats on such a fine song and Thanks for Sharing!
dwwave [ Reply to This ]
Coolness! &mdash 12/29/06 - 08:52:30 PM
Hey David, thanks a lot man! This one is copyrighted and I'm certainly going to push it around some, based on the feedback I've gotten here. I'm very happy that it lends itself well to repeated listens and numerous P.O.V.'s - that's a hard thing to manage, and I think it sort of happened in this instance. Thanks again for listening and for the encouragement, I appreciate it! --- Mahalo nui loa,
Bing Futch
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nice tune &mdash 12/31/06 - 12:49:37 PM
Many thanks &mdash 01/03/07 - 01:02:17 PM
I am glad you enjoyed this - thanks so much! --- Mahalo nui loa,
Bing Futch
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