Good stuff &mdash 02/08/07 - 06:42:17 PM
I dont want to comment first. I' m moody at the moment as well. Ill have a second listen now.
I like this song. The lyrics are very good. You play with words like not many can. I have seen comments that share this opinion. Your voice is as good as the lyrics. Still the recording is missing your low frequencies, could be the speaker set. I like the layering of all the melodies and harmonies, very subtle. I do miss a certain punch to the instruments. I just adore the piece where you sing over organ and accordion. I think the strings lack the punch. Still i gave it straight 8's. No nines, no sevens. There is a nice bridge were one of you two portrayed serious skills. Perhaps it is too polished? I dunno. What do I know (without trying to marginalize the above). [ Reply to This ]
thanks Marc... &mdash 02/09/07 - 10:09:34 AM
...for this very insightful comment. I know, this is quite different from my last song 'Somehow'. But on the other hand, it's also a collab song, in which I always try to respect as much as possible the partner's basic ideas and sounds. A brilliant learning experience (which I hope is mutual for my partner Scott) that turned out not so bad in my ears, considering we never heard of each other's music until the time we got coupled for this contest...
Your words are very much appreciated.
- Walter
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Wow Moorlandt ... &mdash 02/08/07 - 08:02:18 PM
... it's refreshing to hear you "Belt one out" ... I like the fact that I am hearing more harmony in your vocal tracks ... I think that as you become more confident in your singing ... it is reflected in your tracks. You're taking some risks now, shooting for and definitely hitting those higher notes (even though your voice is still rich, bass and resonating) ... I like the lyrics too. [ Reply to This ]
Alannah... &mdash 02/09/07 - 03:30:12 PM
I certainly won't give up on my more intimate and 'deep voice' soul songs, but it's incredible how much you can learn as a singer when collaborating with so many various musicians. Those music communities are no less than a blessing...
Thanks for the listen and the heartwarming comment, lady Alannah, queen of soul (making a deep bow while speaking these words).
- Walter
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Successful collab! &mdash 02/08/07 - 10:17:48 PM
Big touches of Bowie in there Walter - much more apparent in this than your normal key/s of choice. Nice, spacey backing with lots of light and shade supporting your vox. Again, some amazing lyrics considering - we've discussed this before, and I remain impressed! Definitely a successful collab.
Welldone to you both.
Neil
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Neil... &mdash 02/09/07 - 03:44:52 PM
No bigger honour than to be compared with Mr Bowie. In my honest opinion, I don't even reach the duke's knees. You're waaaay to kind, Neil :-) And thanks so much again about your positive comments on the lyrics. The most stressy part for sure. Every time. Thanks for lending your ear again, my Aussie friend!
- Walter
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Yes &mdash 02/09/07 - 12:55:00 AM
I really hear your inner Bowie in this song! Nice singing, Walter. The music is pretty cool; I think the bass could have more presence, as well as the drums. The synths are very neat, and the soaring sound works. [ Reply to This ]
David... &mdash 02/09/07 - 03:49:33 PM
Thanks a million for stopping by again. I might be knocking at your door soon for a new song in the making...
- Walter
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Simply wonderful!!!!! &mdash 02/09/07 - 01:13:44 AM
This track is a credit to you both.
I'm awed by the music, lyrics and production.
To me this song has instant appeal. I knew that I was in for a treat after listening to about 2 seconds of the intro.....and I was not disappointed.
Paul. [ Reply to This ]
Paul... &mdash 02/09/07 - 03:55:25 PM
I completely agree with your comment about that instant appeal. All credits for that go to my collab partner Scott. So glad you enjoyed this track and thanks a million for your time to listen and comment. Very much appreciated.
- Walter
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Impressed again ... &mdash 02/09/07 - 06:36:28 AM
... your voice seems to work with every kind of style & music, so I do subscribe the comparison to Bowie (percetualvortex made). I'm looking forward to your next collab ... keep up your great work, Walter. [ Reply to This ]
Alex... &mdash 02/09/07 - 04:59:14 PM
Another Bowie comparison that makes me blush. Thanks for your visit and your words, Alex. I'll do my best to keep you listening :-)
- Walter
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The return of the Thin White Duke... &mdash 02/09/07 - 08:42:33 AM
... yeah, you have moments of channeling Bowie here...
But there are other things here that are cool... I love the background synth and percussion track very much, and particularly love the bass sound... on my own headphones, this is a very full, very deep and very spacious mix... I love the subtle use of the acoustic guitar sound....
Might be a point where I'd love another dB in the vocals or a little compression, so the vocals get just up above the mix, make it easier to hear the lyrics...
The lyrics are once again a novel in miniature...
It all adds up to a very effective collaboration, to my ears....
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Ed... &mdash 02/09/07 - 05:08:56 PM
Much of the credits coming out of your great comments go to Scott. So glad about that. It was a real pleasure to work with this guy. He's not only a talented composer, but also a wonderful person to collab with. It all matched from the very beginning, and I'm pretty happy about the final result. Thanks again, Ed, you're always a welcome guest to my page.
- Walter
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and the winner is... &mdash 02/09/07 - 02:16:14 PM
well those competitions... music isn't a game of sports, but it can be pretty exciting to join in such contests.
I remember this one from listening to it at icomp. I liked it then and even more now hearing it again.
You have such a good voice Walter. [ Reply to This ]
Thor... &mdash 02/09/07 - 05:13:55 PM
...you modest guy (is this typical Norvegian?). I'm sure you must have ended in the top 5 ranking yourself :-) You should put up your 'Invisible Dyad' entrance here on MJ, man. It's a wonderful song you made.
- Walter
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you didn't win &mdash 02/09/07 - 07:18:30 PM
but you get a great song!!! Peace and quiet!!! The drums could be a little bit harder!!! The voice is great as always!!! Overall a good job [ Reply to This ]
Craft... &mdash 02/10/07 - 03:54:19 AM
Thanks so much again for stopping by at my songpage. I second your emotion on the drums, they could indeed be just a tiny bit louder. Your comments are as always very much appreciated. Thanks again, craft.
- Walter
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Beautiful lyrics &mdash 02/09/07 - 09:48:50 PM
served by your expressive and moving voice. Recalls me David Sylvain a bit. The lyricism of the melody could make of this song a fantastic one if I was not somehow driven apart by the orchestration, which, in my humble opinion, lacks of brilliance and punch, and this song really really begs for it. Beautiful, anyway. [ Reply to This ]
Youra... &mdash 02/10/07 - 04:08:10 AM
Mille fois merci de ta visite et de ton écoute. Oui, je comprends plus au moins ce que tu veux dire en ce qui concerne l'orchestration et les instruments, mais d'autre part c'est un choix que mon partenaire à fait au début, et qui suis-je pour changer tout ceci? Il faut aussi tenir compte du fait que nous étions totalement des étrangers l'un pour l'autre et que la chanson était faite en moins que deux semaines. Des excuses, des excuses, je sais... haha :-) Néenmoins c'était un vrai plaisr de faire cette collabporation avec Scott, et il y a une grosse chance que ça se repètera dans la future.
De nouveau un grand merci pour tes commentaires très utiles et toujours bienvenus. Et mes excuses pour cette réponse plein de fautes en français probablement :-)
- Walter
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Fautes ? &mdash 02/10/07 - 05:47:20 AM
Ton français est sans taches, et, bien qu'il me semble que tu sois néerlandophone (c'est comme ça qu'on dit ?) tu es très à l'aise pour écrire en anglais. Comment se fait-il ? [ Reply to This ]
It's all about the depth &mdash 02/10/07 - 06:00:06 AM
For me it's primarily about the lyrics-they hook me right away, and, like your voice, are always powerful, expressive, and unique. There is an instrumental break where it moves into a major key (the song is mostly in minor) that sounds nice on a purely musical level, but it seems to be sending a different message from the lyrics; this instrumental section sounds happy, hopefull, positive, while the lyrics are about the emptiness the guy is feeling... that seemed to me like a mixed message, and didn't make sense to me. I agree with some others that the strings are spongy, but it gives it a retro feel, which may be what your collaborator was going for? I think it would be interesting for you to take these lyrics and try a different version of the song on your own. I think there are a few spots where the lyrics could be edited a bit just in terms of improving syntax -- for example, "you torethe chapters (out), one by one, as if they were just sketches on a notepad." I can give you more editorial suggestions if you'd like; just E-mail me. My stringest impression, though, is of the emotional depth you express through your lyrics and singing. [ Reply to This ]
Clark... &mdash 02/10/07 - 01:50:16 PM
Your comment is golden. Of course I accept your offer with both hands, so my mail is on its way to you...
Thanks so much again.
- Walter
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Simply very good music &mdash 02/10/07 - 11:10:57 AM
Sounds, music, rhythm, voice, lyrics: GREAT!
I'm begging for more...
As mentioned before: I hear some Bowie here...
Thanks a lot for sharing!
Greetings,
elektronix [ Reply to This ]
Bernd... &mdash 02/10/07 - 01:55:38 PM
Thanks for popping in again and for your very praising comments. Very much appreciated. Danke sehr!
- Walter
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touchy and edgy &mdash 02/11/07 - 06:06:58 AM
i see random connections to evita and depeche mode's vocal in a totally unique way! loved the instrumental section as well as your vocal.. chorus feels so touchy in a kind of way present in evita music (don't cry for argentina) yet it sounds brighter and more hopeful with the groovy percussions. i think it adds the third dimension.
thank you for sharing this piece of music! [ Reply to This ]
Hún... &mdash 02/11/07 - 11:00:05 AM
Never thought of 'don't cry for me argentina' when vocalising this track. Haha, what a strange comparison... But somehow I guess it's not all out of the blue. Thanks so much again for stopping by, Hún. And I dig your latest song so much as well.
- Walter
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magican &mdash 02/11/07 - 09:40:54 AM
this is great what you did on this base of music. the vocalising brings magic in this track, creates a mood and makes this soundbase alive.
great lyrics like i know from you...
and yes i heard songs from sylvian and bowie...they try to cover you...
but they will never reach the original walt! [ Reply to This ]
Tan... &mdash 02/11/07 - 11:26:48 AM
You crazy German girl! I'll forward your comment to these two Davids. I'm just affraid they don't even need a stone to take down this poor would-be Goliath... haha, a brilliant way to turn the world upside down. Thanks so much for your hilarious comment. At least, I think you didn't mean that, OR? ;-)
- Walter
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Beautiful &mdash 02/11/07 - 05:09:51 PM
This song hits my heart directly, been listening to it for a few days. I have nothing to critique on really, this so solid, so well arranged and perfomed to recorded and mixed. For sure Sylvian and Bowie, but to me this is a song as good as "Vienna" by Ultravox. It has that same effect on the first time I heard that song for some reason, powerful, symphonic, epic. This is very, very good. Your voice is, I mean, wow! /Mikki [ Reply to This ]
Mikki... &mdash 02/12/07 - 11:27:46 AM
Thanks for all the flowers... you make me *blush*. And yes... Vienna by Ultravox... haha, I dig that comparison. The music is indeed very eighties, and unconciously I might have bended my voice to that feeling.
- Walter
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Good &mdash 02/13/07 - 03:28:00 PM
great use of texture, and I can sense a underlying Bowie influence. A very enjoyable listen. [ Reply to This ]
Brandon... &mdash 02/14/07 - 03:21:13 AM
Thanks a bunch for the listen and the comment. Highly appreciated.
- Walter
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Moody magnificance &mdash 02/13/07 - 04:26:09 PM
Great track Walter...the vocals are really powerful and involving. Like a hyrbrid of Scott Walker and David Sylvian. The musical backdrop is suitably lush and cool....it carries the melancholic feel of the lyrics nicely.
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Steve... &mdash 02/14/07 - 03:26:01 AM
Yes, Sylvian always comes back as a comparison, and also Scott Walker seems to pop up more and more (although I'm not that familiar with his work). Thanks again for the listen and the nice comments. And don't forget to prepare for our Bass Bee Gees project! Haha...
- Walter
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... &mdash 02/15/07 - 08:17:35 AM
nice. &mdash 02/15/07 - 12:58:13 PM
Mr Evans... &mdash 02/15/07 - 02:24:43 PM
Glad to see you around here again... Where have you been, mate? Thought you were on world tour without me :-) Thanks for stopping by... and let's roll again soon.
- Walter
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Stirring stuff .. &mdash 02/16/07 - 02:23:28 PM
... Walter, and I'm really glad you posted this. It has a real European, 80's feel to it, really atmospheric. Reminds me a little of gary numan/tubeway army, and my dark youth. The backing really supports your vocal, which is so commanding, and what evocative lyrics.
This is a moody little gem - great work, guys.
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Steve... &mdash 02/17/07 - 06:39:36 AM
Very eighties indeed, and it constantly reminds me to the other collab I did last summer with Boris Luxx: 'She comes in Black'. Gary Numan and Tubeway Army, haha... that's long ago I heard from both of them... Thanks for stopping by and lending your ear, Steve.
- Walter
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GRAND &mdash 02/16/07 - 09:36:28 PM
i liked the epic soundscape created here. i'm not well versed in production, just your average ear, but i heard an intimate vocal in a grand scale musical surrounding and it balanced beautifully. vulnerable writing - the red lipstick/blue stanza stood out for me as especially nice. vocal was exciting to listen to, as the melody was not dull, but went to many places. this feels large and spacious, but privately in my ear at the same time. bravo, gentlemen! anne [ Reply to This ]
Anne... &mdash 02/17/07 - 06:49:29 AM
Wow... So many flowers... What a wonderful review. I love your remark about the red/blue wordplay, wondering if other listeners have noticed this too. Anyway, you're the first to mention it. And yes, perhaps these lyrics are vulnerable... You know, every time when I start working on new lyrics, I tell myself not to write about love and emotions anymore... Tsss, it always ends up the opposite way of course. Guess I'm hopelessly romantic :-)
Thanks so much again for your heartwarming comment, Anne... and I just LOVE your latest song with Silver!
- Walter
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thoughts from the bull... &mdash 02/18/07 - 03:28:55 PM
the bad news is that i'm always the last to uncover a new moorlandt tune... the good news is that i'm always the last one to uncover a new moorlandt tune... i get to enjoy it for the first time while everyone else has already had the pleasure! hehe!
you all make a "sidewalk collab" sound like an epic project involving many. amazing!
the music is just fantastic. a very new age/ambient bed for the lush vocal delivery you provide. great stuff. the words are wonderful. i think most of us here can relate. this is a song to warm up by and fill an empty space.
when can we find a cd on iTunes, Moorlandt? seriously.
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Boris... &mdash 02/19/07 - 04:14:43 PM
Thanks so much again for your praising words. A CD on iTunes? Haha, perhaps some day when I'm grown up. For now, I just enjoy learning and evolving step by step...
- Walter
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I like this song. The lyrics are very good. You play with words like not many can. I have seen comments that share this opinion. Your voice is as good as the lyrics. Still the recording is missing your low frequencies, could be the speaker set. I like the layering of all the melodies and harmonies, very subtle. I do miss a certain punch to the instruments. I just adore the piece where you sing over organ and accordion. I think the strings lack the punch. Still i gave it straight 8's. No nines, no sevens. There is a nice bridge were one of you two portrayed serious skills. Perhaps it is too polished? I dunno. What do I know (without trying to marginalize the above).
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