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Description:
Usually it takes me two weeks to get my act together and finish a song. This one came about in a moment of inspiration and I managed to get it down in a few days.
The story is kind of based on another of my drawings from quite a long time ago.
Lyrics:
Pursuit of Diamonds
riding through the desert in this wasteland
bright diamonds I see out of my reach
if I could lasso the universe and pull it down
it's a twinkle in my eye
campfire outlaw wonders can I steal from god
diamonds are forever could I shoot them down
if I could lasso the universe and pull it down
it's a twinkle in my eye
diamond are a girls best friend
chorus:
storm the gates of heaven
both barrels blazin'
who is in charge of this town
my pockets are empty
I don't want your money
just give me your diamonds please
climbing up the stairway to heaven
one way heaven one way hell first I'll set a spell
if I could lasso the universe and pull it down
it's a twinkle in my eye
diamond are a girls best friend
chorus:
storm the gates of heaven
both barrels blazin'
who is in charge of this town
my pockets are empty
I don't want your money
just give me your diamonds please
diamond are a girls best friend
chorus:
storm the gates of heaven
both barrels blazin'
who is in charge of this town
my pockets are empty
I don't want your money
just give me your diamonds please
Hardware:
iMac, Ibanez Sa electic, Ibanez bass, Epiphone dot deluxe, Ibanez EW acoustic, Digitech GNX2 pedal board, Ibanez tube screamer, BBE sonic stomp. M-audio keyboard & interface, shure 57 mike
Software:
Logic Express
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What? No description? &mdash 08/13/07 - 08:47:30 PM
Just a really cool picture.
Oh - BTW - Firsties!
I'm flying to Austin Texas tomorrow for a shoot - maybe see a cowboy or two.
A real masterful number you got here Vic - I love the insistent beat in the chorus and as ever you're slingin' a mean geetar in this one (both barrels blazin'). Excellent tune. I hear a little Joe Walsh on the way out of town on the fade there. [ Reply to This ]
description &mdash 08/13/07 - 11:06:56 PM
same applies as the last, except I used my DOT more, ( like a gibson 335 semi hollow body).
I was going to post this Tues. But I'm glad I got it up before you took off. That would of thrown our whole routine off. :-)
Good luck in Texas. and don't tuck your pants inside the cowboy boots.
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Nice tune! &mdash 08/13/07 - 09:12:12 PM
I always look forward to getting the email note telling me you've posted a new tune. Really enjoyed this one, Vic! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Mike &mdash 08/13/07 - 11:11:51 PM
usually it takes me a good 2 weeks to get something up. this was done in a few days.
Almost as fast as my AOL account. thats not saying a lot. Plus, I'm bad about checking emails at home.
Getting close on your song?
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Hey! Way cool Vic! &mdash 08/13/07 - 10:02:18 PM
This is a bit of a departure for you bro. From the vocal melody to the nice keys in the background. The chorus is wicked good! I also really dig these lyrics. And here comes the stellar lead soloing! And that phased lead in the outro is wonderful...Yup! This one came in a moment of inspiration! More please!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
a little different &mdash 08/13/07 - 11:20:47 PM
As you probably have now found there are hundreds of synth voices in Logic. I happened on this voice right off the bat. Usually I give up when I can't hear exactly what I need.
This drawing is one of many on the wall in my recording room. This with alot others I displayed at a gallery a long time ago. The fun part was listening to the meaning that other people would come up with.
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Cool!!! Space Cowboys/Bandits :-) &mdash 08/13/07 - 10:21:01 PM
Great graphic! But I thought a good guy was a girl's best friend. (unless going to the stupid mall is involved) You know, like that old movie, "It's a Wonderful Life", (lassoing the moon :-) ) Diamond bright stars in a clear night sky - beautiful just where they are - a beautiful experience to share. :-) I know Vic...not the point - But I'm in a very happy mood tonight - the 30.06 with the skewed sights is put up for the time being. I love the lyrics though - very creative images! And the artwork is wonderful. The first part of the music sounds very contemplative, and the whole piece is great! Sorry about the girl comment :-) [ Reply to This ]
Scenes from a mall &mdash 08/13/07 - 11:30:53 PM
that is so dead on. I had a laugh on that. Guys just aren't into shopping. Unless it's big screen TV's and and other electric toys.
True this outlaw (spaced) cowboy has salt pork and beans for brains, but it made for a interesting story. I always think a picture tells a thousand stories. I tend to like the more absurb.
This time I didn't need a box fan ;-)
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A change of feeling &mdash 08/14/07 - 01:35:39 AM
Somehow this sounds more comtemplative than your usual stuff.
Excellent layering and the lyrics are very good. Splendid imagery in both your picture and the music.
Nice one :-)
Cheers
Dick
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change is good &mdash 08/14/07 - 08:31:03 PM
I need to mix it up more. This one came faster then I could lay down tracks for it. If I could only have more days like that. This outlaw is motorcycle girl's type. I also checked out that link on your comment.
Thanks Dick!
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Pursuit of Diamonds &mdash 08/14/07 - 03:50:35 AM
you always impressed me of your imagenations
and creativity in summin and arranging your music
you are one of those who realy successfull in
approaching their music ,if I close my eyes
I won't think this is anything but a real Classical
rock music where everything sound pure and cool
as these years were ...Kudos my freind !!! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Feter &mdash 08/14/07 - 08:34:36 PM
Classic rock seems to be timeless and never goes away. A lot of it's feel must be ingrained in me. But I try to give it a fresh approach. When I'm lucky of course.
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Big sound Vic &mdash 08/14/07 - 05:09:28 AM
Love the vocal, guitars, drums, bass, production - very Bowie, very Beatles (as usual). Also a little Marc Bolan - all good!
Love this one Vic.
Neil [ Reply to This ]
This is &mdash 08/14/07 - 07:27:04 AM
a diamond of a song - very well played, sung and produced, Very enjoyable.
Cheers
Len
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Must try harder [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Len &mdash 08/14/07 - 08:50:06 PM
This was a joy to get down. And more quickly then my usual pace.
Thanks again for the listen! appreciate it.
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Thanks Neil &mdash 08/14/07 - 08:41:10 PM
I broke a rule. one of the verse chords is two chords in one.
But everything else including the chorus is fragmented chords.I wish more songs would come to as fast and easy as this one did.
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yowee &mdash 08/14/07 - 07:59:00 AM
in the year 5555......space cowboys will be singing this round the campfire.......way kool cowboyrock.......! oh yeah let that guitar sing pardner.......nice tones as usual.....thumbs up!..... [ Reply to This ]
Thanks McBoy &mdash 08/14/07 - 08:58:37 PM
Now you got the campfire scene from Blazing Saddles in my head. ha!
I always get the guitar tones down before I hit record. Less headaches and it's the closest I can experience a live situation. For some reason people don't invite me to jam with there bands anymore. Oh well my computer doesn't complain
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oh .. &mdash 08/14/07 - 09:08:57 AM
.. Mr. Vic didn't send me a note to his song, but i'm really glad to find you back with new piece !
i can't stop saying that all of your stuff are amazing and this one for me (PART 2) of FOREVER YESTERDAY, really great song, the tone is little strange but great, nice vocal and what a great artwork, was that you who draw it ?
Mr. Vic this one is amazing and beautifully played, loved it !
Keep up the good work
Take Care
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Yeman Auf Al-Rawi [ Reply to This ]
Sorry about that Yeman &mdash 08/14/07 - 09:05:09 PM
I ran out of time last night to let you know. I was going to inform you today but you beat me to it.
A great thing about the guitar is you can find many ways to get a variety of tones out of it. The first guitar at the beginning has a wah pedal sitting in one position to give it a filtered effect. The outro guitar had a slow flange effect to it.
This drawing I did a long time ago. It's older then you are. It also inspired the lyrics.
Thanks Yeman
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What else can I say! &mdash 08/14/07 - 12:57:49 PM
i cant always say your newset tune is your best ... it just always seems this way. Great guitars and mix, but i think this vocal is just aces Vic - you kinda lay back on it and it sounds sweet, really tuneful but loads of rugged character, then up the aggression when the track needs it.
You are an undiscovered diamond, man!
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Steve &mdash 08/14/07 - 09:12:05 PM
I'm pretty happy with this tune...so far. This did give me a better chance to get in a different realm.
But I still look forward to getting a instructional DVD of the Echoroom strategy of singing. And I hope it includes additional bonuses of your covers of Soft Cells Tainted Love and Bowies 1984.
Well one can dream can't one.
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delayed &mdash 08/15/07 - 10:47:05 AM
The dvd has been delayed, until i can find a younger, better looking person to use as a stand-in.
you know, being a structural control -freak, one of the things i really like about your work is how well the songs are structured - no fat, every part there for a reason.
I'll send you a free copy of the dvd when we finally get round to doing a duet!
Steve [ Reply to This ]
I'll admit &mdash 08/15/07 - 08:11:09 PM
I am quite strict with myself in achieving the DIY nirvana. And still have a long way to go. It's the eternal challenge I'm guessing
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vic &mdash 08/15/07 - 08:36:02 PM
you have been commenting on my songs for some time and i think hat it is about time for me to step out of my shell and participate. that said i really like the mix and your guitar playing. i am a huge fan of vocal melody. i think it is the make or break of a song. i think you could improve by getting farther away from the instrument melody with the vocal melody. i feel they mirror each other too much. i think youc ould find that the uniqueness of your voice ould stand out more. it is a little like the almond (it really isnt almond is it) brothers double guitar solo. sound cool but it is just to guitars stepping through a harmony together.
the art fits perfectly.
but at heart i am a three chord county folk kind of guy and that is a whole different approch.
tim
i also have a dieing keybord [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Tim &mdash 08/16/07 - 08:48:18 PM
I agree on what you say about vocal melody. That's why I commented above to wanting a Echroom instructional DVD. That is something I really need to get in the mind frame of.
Thanks again Tim. it is good to hear from you.
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I guess one day I have to break out my art? &mdash 08/16/07 - 06:34:27 PM
Love the art and song vic, you are a creative soul full of light...you rock on with the rock gods...this seem more raw and rambunctious than usual perhaps less takes, if so, I prefer this more live one take sound from you really gels well with music, kick ass mang you rock hardcore
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Hey Tom &mdash 08/16/07 - 08:55:29 PM
Thanks. For a long time I thought you where in graphic design because of the avatars you have had up. Until I noticed in some of your comments that you worked in the medical field. I would like to see you art posted as well.
I'm probably coming around full circle. When I first came here 3 years ago I was more rocking. Almost all those songs I removed a long time ago. Thinking i would get them redone. They're still waiting.
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realy together &mdash 08/16/07 - 08:45:27 PM
Sometime the one that get thrown together are the best! thanks Vic love it! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks EB &mdash 08/16/07 - 09:00:11 PM
Yeah, I wish whole songs could come to me in flash like this. But then again I wouldn't get the other stuff done that I'm suppose to be doing. And that list grows. Oooo Boy!
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Another great job &mdash 08/17/07 - 02:50:05 AM
I wonder how many songs you have in you. This is another very good effort. Great production and as always great guitars.
LL [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Dave &mdash 08/17/07 - 08:25:08 PM
I have precisely one song left after each one I finish.
This one came in quite a flash. Just lucked out I think
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gravel doesn't belong on the lawn. especially on mowing day. [ Reply to This ]
Great Pic &mdash 08/17/07 - 05:21:05 AM
and a song to match. Everything fits; the sound is massively 'open' and the words are so unusual. It could be the song to a movie, M [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Maurice &mdash 08/17/07 - 08:30:35 PM
Unusual story for sure. I' m taking a closer work about some of my older drawings to tell a story for them. Might make the lyric process a little easier. Not to mention I have some drawing that are weirder yet.
Thanks again for the listen
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another &mdash 08/18/07 - 03:55:32 PM
;-0 &mdash 08/18/07 - 08:04:11 PM
Naz Nomad? I've been called a lot of things in my time. But that's a new one. But your going to have to add a middle name that starts with a N as well.
Maybe Needer.
Hmmm..... Naz Needer Nomad. Has a ring to it.
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well &mdash 08/18/07 - 10:40:50 PM
naz nomad was the garage rock all covers side project of the guys in the damned. they did stuff like "too much to dream." this song kind of feels like a seeds song in a way. [ Reply to This ]
oh wow &mdash 08/19/07 - 01:54:02 AM
I didn't know that the damned did that. Been quite a number of years since I listened to a record of theres.
But can I still keep the name Naz Needler Nomad?
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gravel doesn't belong on the lawn. especially on mowing day. [ Reply to This ]
The new James Bond... &mdash 08/18/07 - 09:32:19 PM
I love the groove you got goin on here!
Dign' the g'tar in this, big time. And I REALLY like the vox on this, too.
I can't believe that you were able to put this together in such a short period of time. That almost irritates me, a bit. I guess, you could call that last statement, a sideways compliment. Cause this is nicely arranged and the production is pretty top notchn'
Now, are you playing the bass on this? Regardless, nice job there, on the low end of audiable frequencies.
Well... I'm thinkn' you earned some pretty high marks on this. An exceptional job, ESPECIALLY, given the short period of time that you put this together in.
Exceptional writing!
Thanks! Dion [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Dion &mdash 08/19/07 - 01:58:00 AM
Actually I can't believe it either. Just a lucky day I figure. The sad part is when it's over to fast and you feel like you want to keep playing on it.
Yup, I play bass as well. I aslo play the drums on the keyboard
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gravel doesn't belong on the lawn. especially on mowing day. [ Reply to This ]
You have &mdash 08/19/07 - 05:14:27 PM
such a distinctive sound. Nice build-up, killer chorus. Great guitar solo. Top-notch all round - a great moment of inspiration.
Peter [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Peter &mdash 08/19/07 - 10:05:26 PM
Inspiration doesn't come every day. Kind of surprised myself how fast I was able to get this all together. No matter how much I try to sound different it always end up sounding like me.
Thanks again Peter
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cool rock nice marchin beat &mdash 08/19/07 - 09:22:12 PM
Kind of a Satriani playing and Dylan singin. Cool arpeggios.
With a touch of Police coolness too.
But original totally!
Way to go. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Bill &mdash 08/19/07 - 10:09:20 PM
I didn't even think of the comparisons until you mentioned them. Boy that is dead on now I relisten to it. Who would of thunk.
Thanks again Bill.
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gravel doesn't belong on the lawn. especially on mowing day. [ Reply to This ]
Riches &mdash 08/22/07 - 09:56:15 PM
Like a diamond in the sky! Nice shooting guitar. Looks like you had a flash of inspiration! Great stuff!
Doug [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Doug &mdash 08/24/07 - 09:10:16 PM
Now if I can only figure away to get those diamonds down and cash them in. :)
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Late Again... &mdash 08/23/07 - 08:39:52 AM
...and a tune about comboys and space, with Saturn and fleece-coated cowpokes too. Sorry it took me so long to drop in; I've been running late all summer due to a huge workload. Bloody real life...
You just keep getting sharper with each tune, Vic. The graphic is amazing; it reminds me of the covers of countless Ray Bradbury and Isaac Asimov paperbacks I read as a yoot, sitting on the back porch on a summer afternoon, lost in space because R is for Rocket and S is for Space.
Ever think of doing a CD? No kidding; your art and music make a potent combo and I'd buy it sight unseen. [ Reply to This ]
hey Rik &mdash 08/24/07 - 09:14:47 PM
Summer? It was here? I hear you, I've been so busy no summer vaca.
Space and Cowboys just seem to go together.....and buxom blondes.
No, no CD is planned. It's free
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fantasies about June... &mdash 08/27/07 - 08:19:25 PM
pulling all the energy out of that huge expanse would solve all one's problems...
somehow it's natural to focus in on just one solution...
no one is in charge...
thanks [ Reply to This ]
- &mdash 08/28/07 - 09:29:38 PM
I just want them diamonds, cash them in and retire early :-)
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Oh - BTW - Firsties!
I'm flying to Austin Texas tomorrow for a shoot - maybe see a cowboy or two.
A real masterful number you got here Vic - I love the insistent beat in the chorus and as ever you're slingin' a mean geetar in this one (both barrels blazin'). Excellent tune. I hear a little Joe Walsh on the way out of town on the fade there.
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