SAFETYDOG

dynoMYSTIC

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My first Garage Band attempt; this song is about a female friend's high maintenance, neurotic, prozac-popping dog that freaks out in electrical storms. He answers to "Safetydog".
Actual guitars, voices, and shakers were used; bass and drums were created by MIDI; one Apple loop was used in LoFi. I sing (I don't sing) near the end but it is digitally enhanced to sound like a female voice. Thanks for listening!

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Lyrics

Oh Safetydog....

Song Stats

Hits: 1431
Comments: 41
Fans: 15
Plays: 360
Downloads: 79
Votes: 10
Uploaded: Sep 20, 2007 - 12:28:57 PM
Last Updated: Oct 05, 2007 - 12:34:50 AM Last Played: Oct 18, 2009 - 06:05:26 PM

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KEL HM-1 matched stereo pair on acoustic guitar and shaker, Shure KSM44 on vox.

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Comments

lengold	lengold said 793 days ago (September 20th, 2007)
	Great first post with some lovely surprises going on. Welcome to Macjams. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

dynoMYSTIC	dynoMYSTIC said 793 days ago (September 20th, 2007)
	Ha Hey, thanks for listening all the way through. It builds up but I admit it needs to be cut down in length. Thanks Len! Check out my latest song called Gravity

vbluesky	vbluesky said 793 days ago (September 21st, 2007)
	yea very good production, and I like your style....a pill popping dog?.....good mix of sounds and the drums are mixed good..can't wait to hear more Check out my latest song called SMILE ( onesweetworld Remix )

alexweiler	alexweiler said 793 days ago (September 21st, 2007)
	love this ... ... minimalistic long distance ride, tasty instrumentation and nice atmosphere, sounds all round. I'm really looking forward to listening to your next postings. Superb GB start! Check out my latest song called Roaming (Heavy Remix)

dynoMYSTIC	dynoMYSTIC said 793 days ago (September 21st, 2007)
	Whoa Thanks so much for taking the time to comment... I have now been grossly overpaid for what I did, and yet I had a lot of fun doing it. The tracks I have heard at this site in the last few days are so inspirational that I think my head is about to explode! Check out my latest song called Gravity

racerat	racerat said 792 days ago (September 22nd, 2007)
	first attempt? You have a real knack for this my friend if this is your first attempt. The fidelity of your acoustic guitar recording is excellent, and that is not an easy thing to do, let me tell, you. Just the right amount of compression. Plus, the sheep was genius. Tight mix, cool transitions. Well done. Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

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dynoMYSTIC said 792 days ago (September 22nd, 2007)

Sheep
Thanks Racerat. That sheep wandered into the room by accident but seemed to fit so I left it. Funny about the guitar... I just laid that down in a hurry (someone was waiting for me in the driveway). This was just so I could remember the idea. I used a $159 Art & Lutherie parlor. When I came back to it later, I listened, and there it is. Who needs Martins...

Check out my latest song called Gravity

	said 792 days ago (September 22nd, 2007)
	very good just the fact that your drums and instruments are all live sets this apart. The guitar is so clear. enjoyed this alot glad I listened.

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dynoMYSTIC said 792 days ago (September 22nd, 2007)

Well...
I can't take total credit as the drum kit and the thumping that occurs later is a Garage Band kit. I did "play" it but it was made on the keyboard. I paid a lot of attention to the hihat... every second hit is a lower velocity... which is how I'd actually play it if I had used real drums. The shaker is real, though. It took several takes to get it just right. I was looking for a nice high pitched shaker and found it in the form a little "skull" which was maybe all of a buck-fiddy.
Thanks for your comments!

Check out my latest song called Gravity

Axgrinder	Axgrinder said 792 days ago (September 22nd, 2007)
	Hey now! This is pretty good for your first GB and it was definitely more than an attempt. I started out here the same way man. Very nice ice breaker! I detected much feeling in this and enjoyed the listen much. Welcome MJ's my friend. Ax Check out my latest song called Dark Circus

dynoMYSTIC	dynoMYSTIC said 792 days ago (September 22nd, 2007)
	Hey thanks. I have lots of other ideas I can't wait to share with this community. I'll be get'n on that this weekend. Check out my latest song called Gravity

Moviz	Moviz said 791 days ago (September 22nd, 2007)
	Very nice first GB and Posting, but very nice 'period'. Love the 'deep' feel of these lovely rich sounds and so inventive too. I like long songs when they're interesting... as yours is( but must confess I've overdone a couple myself LOL). The build up is great on this ,regards M Check out my latest song called A Soldiers Dream (Remix/record)

dynoMYSTIC	dynoMYSTIC said 791 days ago (September 23rd, 2007)
	Thanks M for the complements. I don't dare do anything trashy with all this posiitve encoragement. Check out my latest song called Gravity

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 791 days ago (September 23rd, 2007)
	Very cool.... Love the evolution of the layering and the breaks with the thunder. Clean mix. Hard to get this one out of my head after listening - which is a good thing. Thanks! Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

dynoMYSTIC	dynoMYSTIC said 791 days ago (September 23rd, 2007)
	Thanks Doug Great compliment! Check out my latest song called Gravity

Diviner

Diviner said 791 days ago (September 23rd, 2007)

Great first track
A good fun track to start with. Nice work and good production. Lovely guitar, great bass and drums. I like as well the thunderstorm which links your subject. The strings are very soothing and the vocals all go well.
Very nice to listen to. Top marks.
P.s. Its a mad subject to write a track about, then again I wrote a track that was inspired by a snail.

Check out my latest song called Space Program (Space Race 2009)

dynoMYSTIC	dynoMYSTIC said 791 days ago (September 23rd, 2007)
	It's really great, Diviner, when listeners notice the little nuances of your work. Thank you. Check out my latest song called Gravity

EZamor	EZamor said 790 days ago (September 23rd, 2007)
	me like killer jam! the guitars, in particular, are very nicely recorded. i really liked the thinder transition, and the sheep was quite surprising. :) cheerz, -=ez Check out my latest song called Peace (One Drop in the Blue) (w/ LunaTrick)

dynoMYSTIC	dynoMYSTIC said 790 days ago (September 24th, 2007)
	Thanks EZ, I had fun doing it. It's a great hobby and this is a very good site. Very encouraging. Check out my latest song called Gravity

	said 790 days ago (September 24th, 2007)
	very cool i liked that it was unconventional in its approach. musically, very tight, and a great GB mix. very good post. i am looking forward to more killer tracks! Allen

dynoMYSTIC	dynoMYSTIC said 790 days ago (September 24th, 2007)
	My studio was fairly unconventional... the corner coffee shop called Mystic Java, oddly enough. I'd be punch'n the keys on the MacBook whilst bob'n my head. No one will go near me now. Thanks for the comments, Allen. Check out my latest song called Gravity

	said 789 days ago (September 25th, 2007)
	Oops! sorry I'll though l comment on this one but I did not. Very nice put together I mean is it your first WOW. Then you should hear my first ... ha ha... A flop. I special like the ending part with the voice nice. I looking forward to your next post. Take care --- Kenta

dynoMYSTIC	dynoMYSTIC said 789 days ago (September 25th, 2007)
	Hey Skean... Don't apologize, buy me something. I appreciate your feedback. I can't wait to "release" the next song. I've been working (playing) on it every spare minute I have for the past 4 days... so much fun. Check out my latest song called Gravity

*itiswotitis*	*itiswotitis* said 787 days ago (September 26th, 2007)
	nice n steady i like the progression a warm atmosphere too Check out my latest song called WALKING BASS IN THE CLOUDS

dynoMYSTIC	dynoMYSTIC said 787 days ago (September 27th, 2007)
	It was supposed to progress to full satisfactory warmth so I'm glad that worked for you. BTW, love your stuff... it's tops! Check out my latest song called Gravity

davajonah	davajonah said 777 days ago (October 7th, 2007)
	Very impressive. This is really good. Excellent build up and the subject material is too much! A pill popping dog?!! Nice tension, dark sounds, great tune. And your first in GB too? Looking forward to hearing more. Check out my latest song called Pavlov's Dog

dynoMYSTIC	dynoMYSTIC said 773 days ago (October 10th, 2007)
	Hey thanks davaj for the nice comments. Check out my latest song called Gravity

	said 774 days ago (October 10th, 2007)
	Harmony The chords progression is very important here . You've found one that can be played for a long time without getting boring . Nice work on the production too .

dynoMYSTIC	dynoMYSTIC said 773 days ago (October 10th, 2007)
	* Harmony... interesting observation... it's like the "Song that Never Ends". That phrase starts with a question, answers it, asks it again, then leaves you hanging... I appreciate you listening to my song! Check out my latest song called Gravity

Heightened	Heightened said 771 days ago (October 12th, 2007)
	Safety Dog Safe assured this dog has talent. Heightened Check out my latest song called A Journey Through Starburst Galaxy M82

dynoMYSTIC	dynoMYSTIC said 762 days ago (October 22nd, 2007)
	* Thanks, Htened. Check out my latest song called Gravity

bud	bud said 758 days ago (October 25th, 2007)
	I just listened to your mando tune and now I'm convinced - I'll be coming back often. Cool mix and very original composition. Nice work and great guitar sound. Check out my latest song called eye for you (w/particledots and michael2)

dynoMYSTIC	dynoMYSTIC said 757 days ago (October 27th, 2007)
	! Thanks again, bud! Check out my latest song called Gravity

davisamerica	davisamerica said 757 days ago (October 27th, 2007)
	stillcatching up on tunes missed wow....1st post strengh plus....could have been a later one cos it's all good...all good..cool dyno! Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

dynoMYSTIC	dynoMYSTIC said 757 days ago (October 27th, 2007)
	* Ya Damerica, there is way too much to listen to on this site. I am way behind, myself. I thank you for taking your valuable time to listen and comment. Check out my latest song called Gravity

Sir Bass	Sir Bass said 755 days ago (October 29th, 2007)
	Hot Shit I feel honed you even commented on my music. I get nothing like this. Goes to show i have a lot to learn and in the right place, i accept any criticism (personally) but i'll get over it. It's Funky Check out my latest song called III

dynoMYSTIC	dynoMYSTIC said 754 days ago (October 30th, 2007)
	! Well... I just experienced your music and I would say you are onto something big here... I will be anxiously awaiting your next. Thanks for your comments. Check out my latest song called Gravity

Sir Bass	Sir Bass said 744 days ago (November 9th, 2007)
	Nines I voted, or is it the probes, enjoyed. Check out my latest song called III

dynoMYSTIC	dynoMYSTIC said 744 days ago (November 9th, 2007)
	! Must``````````stay```````````````away``````````````` from``````````````the```````````````````` probes... Check out my latest song called Gravity

announcer	announcer said 738 days ago (November 15th, 2007)
	Sic em Original track with first class production. It has an open and airy sound and feel to it that I envy. It seems that my pieces always end up sounding a bit pinched. good stuff. Check out my latest song called It Was a Dark and Stormy Night

dynoMYSTIC	dynoMYSTIC said 738 days ago (November 15th, 2007)
	* I strive for "open and airy" so this is a very satisfying comment, Sic. There is lots of experimentation with eq, panning, reverb, echo and such. And some of the magazines like EQ and Sound on Sound show what the big guys are doing. If you are into spacialness (spelling?) and sound, these mags are absolutely fascinating. Check out my latest song called Gravity