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Just a bunch of thoughts. Have fun!

Doug

Lyrics:
I don't know anyone who isn't a child. A wolf is a wolf, sparrow a sparrow, stone a stone. We are wolf and stone. We are the bright sky and the darkness.

The tree did not blossom this spring. No fruit. Hole pecked trunk and branches. Smooth gray bark, green moss patches. Leaves gather sunshine, sparse and clustered. Many branches dry and bare hang useless in the hot August air. Waiting for a miracle.

Control is gone. The Earth is in control. Years of using and beating the Earth. Earth wants back. Earth wins. Tree alone. Against the odds. Live to fail.

What is it to fail? We speculate. Religion tell us. What do we know? We can not. Only accept.

Why a child? A child can be wise. A child can be mature beyond its years. Define child? Look at yourself. Our lives are too short to go passed childhood. There may be some who understand and become wise elders. But still, they are children. They understand their place.

When we leave this place, maybe we can grow. I don't know. I am a child.

Hardware:
My electric guitar, mic and me

Software:
GB2, MidiKeys
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Cool thoughts &mdash 08/20/07 - 10:15:59 PM
Very nice, Doug! I found your thoughts very insightful, and that guitar playing is great!

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Thanks Mikey! &mdash 08/21/07 - 11:17:02 AM
Glad you enjoyed it! It's kind of interesting how things come together, sometimes.

Doug

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Freedom is a state of mind.

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Very cool rhythmically Doug &mdash 08/20/07 - 11:39:29 PM
This is outside the sqaure you usually inhabit Doug, and I like it a lot - kind of Bruce Cockburn lyrically (really like the lyrics) meeting someone from the 70s - Hendrix comes to mind for some reason, vocally rather than guitar-god-wise.
I really like this all round - really different and really interesting.
Neiil

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Thanks Neil! &mdash 08/21/07 - 11:32:30 AM
Yeah, I wanted a real chunky rhythm piece. You mentioned Hendrix and I "huh-wha..." but read on. I know I don't play like that. But interesting connection with his vocal phrasing. Cool.

Thanks,
Doug

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Freedom is a state of mind.

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cool &mdash 08/21/07 - 02:49:58 AM
rock!
very interesting.

I dig the guitar stuff and lyric.
peace
tim

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Hey Tim! &mdash 08/21/07 - 11:35:22 AM
Thanks for getting into it!

Doug

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Freedom is a state of mind.

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Wow- a narrative &mdash 08/21/07 - 08:37:56 AM
This reminds me of my picture of beatnik clubs. The lyrics show more cohesiveness and thought, though. I like the way you keep your voice modulated to keep it conversational, yet clean.

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Yeah, Kristy &mdash 08/21/07 - 11:38:58 AM
My challenge is to not sound too preachy or something. Best to keep things casual!

Thanks,
Doug

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Freedom is a state of mind.

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cool song &mdash 08/21/07 - 10:32:18 AM
i like how you ride that rhythm and lay your thoughts over the top.simple but true message. good one.

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Michael! &mdash 08/21/07 - 11:42:41 AM
Thanks! It was a good process to lay down the sounds. Then a bit of experimenation to get the phrasing so it would fit the rhythm without sounding "read".

Thanks man!

Doug

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Freedom is a state of mind.

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like &mdash 08/21/07 - 10:42:14 AM
the 'jumbled' sounds in this... it's very listenable... even though it sounds dis-ordered, there is an order to it. Something 70's here and the vocal commentary are just right, accompanying the nice percussion/guitar effect, making a very attractive sound all round, M

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Hey Maurice! &mdash 08/21/07 - 11:48:30 AM
When I submitted the song, there was a field where I could submit "what it sounds like." I think they were referring to other artists. But I could not resist putting, "elephant crashing through the woods." It has just the right feel, to me... loose and chunky!

Thanks for your comments!
Doug

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Freedom is a state of mind.

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Uh...... &mdash 08/21/07 - 12:13:54 PM
...well Doug....I am really impressed! This may be your most creative effort to date. Infectious rhythmic groove. Nice psychedelic lead guitar work. Interesting thoughts read well. Thanks for the heads up bro!

Be well friend!

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MIster Mike! &mdash 08/21/07 - 01:15:23 PM
Thanks for the kind words! The leads were really going to be the icing on the cake. But I didn't spend as much time on it as I could have. Maybe next time! It could be So fun!

Thanks again man!
Doug

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Freedom is a state of mind.

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oooooh, this is cool as hell! &mdash 08/21/07 - 01:21:31 PM
Eh eh eh, Mister - Doug! I don't know why I keep letting suprise slap me accross the ears when I hear your stuff, it always is a cool experience.

And always having enjoyed your words in the forums, I shouldn't be the least bit suprised by how cool your ramblings are, and w/ the accompanyment of music...

This is waaaaaaaaay layed back and groovn' - And as I understand it, we have no choice but to tend toward reflecting how we're doin it'...

Excellent musical rendering of those crazy signals you tend to entertain up there...

Now THAT, was a nice groove - Thanks for the trip! Dion

P.S. You make me laugh inside, and out...

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I forgot &mdash 08/21/07 - 01:23:26 PM
Your tonal inflections, how you say what you, makes my whole being grin...

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I just love music!

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Holy Mackerel, Dion! &mdash 08/21/07 - 01:36:36 PM
I must be doing something right!

I will mention to my daughters that someone gets my jokes and they will roll their eyes...

Actually I'm glad we get each other's humor, Dion. Sometimes I just don't know what's appropriate to who, so I just shut up! But other times, it seeps out.

Thanks for liking my music!
Doug

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Freedom is a state of mind.

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You and me &mdash 08/22/07 - 06:26:24 PM
I swear, all of my sisters have their eyes built on rollers... but something is wrong w/ them, ya know... lol...

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Chewy &mdash 08/21/07 - 03:57:47 PM
really nice mix, and lovely chunky guitar playing. You deliver the lyrics with great panache and authority. This is a funky, thought provoking piece .... chewy indeed. Damn, it's taken me too long to check your work out ... but worth the wait.

Great track.

Steve

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Steve! &mdash 08/21/07 - 04:13:38 PM
Nice to see you again! Odd how music seems to come together, sometimes?! But I seem to be getting more used to recording what I conceptualize. Interesting.

Well done on your latest!

Doug

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Freedom is a state of mind.

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Although &mdash 08/21/07 - 09:24:20 PM
I hate comparing new tunes to established tunes, this has a very good "Spill the Wine" vibe. Great job.

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Thanks Sonny &mdash 08/22/07 - 09:31:26 PM
Kind of interesting, I was going for a mix of low rider and something out of my life in the bush of ghosts.

I appreciate the comment!
Doug

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Freedom is a state of mind.

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yes! &mdash 08/21/07 - 09:52:15 PM
this is thoughts supreme.. And i agree! Excellent in every respect.

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Thanks bandit! &mdash 08/22/07 - 09:33:41 PM
I am pleased you liked it! (tipping my hat)

Doug

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Freedom is a state of mind.

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Very good piece &mdash 08/22/07 - 05:13:38 PM
Your vocal is perfectly done - laid back and rich, letting the words say it for you. Nice rhythm, and some lovely guitar touches in there. Most striking thing is the lyrics, though - nice ideas, nicely expressed. Very cool work. Nice. Peace.

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Dave! &mdash 08/22/07 - 09:36:55 PM
Yeah, the words came lately, I needed something for this nice little funky thing. It's like a reese's peanut butter cup situation.

Thanks!
Doug

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Freedom is a state of mind.

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great message &mdash 08/22/07 - 07:25:11 PM
full of contradictions: must be getting real close to the Truth!

You sound like a mystic, Doug. And I, too, loved the groove.

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Steve! &mdash 08/22/07 - 09:38:28 PM
I'm really glad you stopped by!

Doug

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Freedom is a state of mind.

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some thoughts to chew on &mdash 08/22/07 - 09:06:42 PM
cool piece. a collection of many things. Did anyone mention a little bo diddly in the rythm guitar? And a nice 60's san francisco lead geetar. The rythm build is quite cool as well.

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Thanks Vic &mdash 08/22/07 - 09:43:24 PM
That means a lot! The rhythm was a lot of fun. I had to trick my mind a bit to get it started. I don't know any other way of explaining it!?!

Thanks for stopping!

Doug

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Freedom is a state of mind.

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Catchy/Unique &mdash 08/24/07 - 01:24:35 PM
I like how you just simply let it happen! Sweet old school flavor as well. I dig your message Doug. nice lead! So that would be a double thumbs up.

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Thanks Alvin! &mdash 08/24/07 - 02:14:33 PM
I feel a bit self conscious when real guitarists visit! I appreciate your kindness and trade the double thumbs up with you.

Doug

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Freedom is a state of mind.

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Ah.... man! &mdash 08/24/07 - 06:02:21 PM
Your one of the "realist people" I know on here and you are no slouch on that there guitar either! Not by any means. You have a very unique style and ability that I admire and those are traits that are hard to come by! So....Triple thumbs up to your double back at me.

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Chew &mdash 08/27/07 - 10:53:57 AM
this is extremily impressive ..and I m realy
suprised by this ..its Rock man ..its deffinetly
your best ...the guitar just awesome and groovey
the lyrics and talkin singin just fit !!
this is a classic my friend welldone !!

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Thanks Brother! &mdash 08/29/07 - 07:39:32 PM
I'm glad you got into it! This kind of support really fuels me to continue. Thanks for taking the time!

Doug

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Freedom is a state of mind.

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Cool &mdash 08/28/07 - 08:10:28 PM
Fuzz guitar, clear voice, interesting lyrics. Cool beat. Good listening all around.

Thanks
Bill

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Hey Bill! &mdash 08/29/07 - 07:42:50 PM
I like the fuzz/clear description! That's funky!

Thanks for stopping.

Doug

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Phat vibe &mdash 09/04/07 - 11:23:00 AM
Poptastic. I like your name, apart from being your nephew who is Doadar?

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Hey Man! &mdash 09/07/07 - 02:53:16 PM
Glad you like it!

When my older daughter was young, Doadar was what she would call my nephew, Jonah. It's actually pronounced: dough-dar.

Thanks for stopping!
Doug

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Freedom is a state of mind.

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Holy Cow! &mdash 09/09/07 - 06:06:22 PM
Love the soling on this real underground sound, great poetry too mang!

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Tom! &mdash 09/10/07 - 08:55:39 AM
Cool! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks much,
Doug

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Freedom is a state of mind.

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Wow! &mdash 10/11/07 - 08:53:19 PM
Very nice!

Heightened

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Thanks! &mdash 10/13/07 - 02:02:07 PM
I appreciate the visit!

Doug

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outtaorbit &mdash 10/18/07 - 07:46:53 AM
sent me over to this one.....nailed down lyrics for sure and great guitar work...feel like an arse it took me so long to find ur work.....oh well have found it now!

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Tanks &mdash 10/19/07 - 03:08:12 PM
Thanks for stopping! I took me a long time to find me, too! ;)

Doug

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