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The Ugly Dog Prophecies by Mystified [Email]
Genre: Downtempo

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Last Played: Nov 19, 2008 - 02:58:39 PM
Downloads: 54
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Uploaded: Oct 01, 2007 - 01:36:48 AM
Last Updated: Oct 01, 2007 - 09:29:43 PM
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Description:
When Bryn put up his track "Like Worshipped Chicago Dogs," I promptly sent him a group of vox tracks.

From these, he created the following (and what I consider amazing) spectrum of sound, utilizing these contributors:

Instrumental, Ambience and final mix: Bibanova
Chant vox, pulse vox: Mystified
Spoken vox: Ione Mueller
End vocals: Etgilles

Thanks, B, for all the hard work you put into this track in revising/remixing it!

From Bryn:
This song is part of an ongoing, evolutionary process. Please take a listen to:
SISCOM GURU

EVP Series #2

Time Slowed and Gradually Came to a Stop

Like Worshipped Chicago Dogs is the track that the vocals were built upon specifically.

Lyrics:
Psuedo Techno-Latin phrasing:

Futuro quantum ex spiritus elementuum
libris e in exulte anno quantum elementuum


(which means absolutely nothing! ;)
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Simply... &mdash 10/01/07 - 02:27:01 AM
Mind Blowing!

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Thanks Matt &mdash 10/01/07 - 11:21:52 AM
For stopping by and listening/commenting

My mind has been blown many times with Mysti

:-)

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Extraordinary &mdash 10/01/07 - 04:04:59 AM
Wow, strange and dark harmonies! Very imaginative and well conceived.

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Thank you Rebsie &mdash 10/01/07 - 11:23:52 AM
I never cease to be amazed at he versatility of Mysti's voice and her creative intelligence

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The Ugly Dog Prophecies &mdash 10/01/07 - 08:48:23 AM
Incredible singin ..usin the gregorian singin
infused here with this sphere ..just perfect
KUDOS !!

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Thanks Feter &mdash 10/01/07 - 11:25:58 AM
I am sure we will be exploring this vocal style even more. Check out EVP2 and Time Slowed and Came to a Stop if you haven't already.

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Spooky but Cool &mdash 10/01/07 - 09:35:29 AM
This is a cool track...great blending of sounds...very moody. The only thing to me is that the guitar-string finger noises in the last 40 seconds or so are a little to up front. I like the idea that you've got this acoustic thing happening, but it just stands out a little too much to me. Then again, my speakers aren't so hot, so maybe it's just the way the mix comes through on my system. Anyway, very nice!

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Thanks Bubowski &mdash 10/01/07 - 11:29:13 AM
Its weird - some people just love those acoustic guitar string/finger noises...but I do take your point. Do you have any tips on how to control those erroneous noises (without re-recording the guitar part or affecting the tonal quality of the recorded guitar)

Thanks for stopping by.

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Controlling Finger Noises &mdash 10/01/07 - 02:51:32 PM
Grease your fingers baby! Seriously...you might be ably to do it with automation (just bringing down the volume on thos bits so they blend a little better), but probably the best way would be to uses some sort of limiting or equalization on the guitar track.

Not sure if you are using GB or Logic...if you have that new EQ in GB4 (haven't used it myself), you could try to roll off the highest frequencies where the squeaks live. In logic you could throw a limiter or EQ on there and automate the strength of the effect on the track when those bits hit...it's a little more elegant than just automating the volume of the track, so it should make the overall sound of the track more consistent.

I dunno though, you are definitely better than I when it comes to mixing, so take my suggestions with a grain (or more) of salt.

--Graham

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Graham Metcalfe - Information Architecture and Art Direction<br>Please visit my portfolio site at <a href="http://www.ghmetcalfe.com">www.ghmetcalfe.com</a>.

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This was done in Logic 7.2 &mdash 10/01/07 - 03:09:35 PM
Haven't got time for garageband personally...it's too hard to learn!!!

Also, I think you may find if you listen to it on better speakers (not knowing what you have of course) you will probably find its not actually too bad. However, smaller computer speakers do seem to emphasise certain less desirable frequencies...

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Next on the list... &mdash 10/02/07 - 12:42:22 AM
Better Speakers! :-)

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this &mdash 10/01/07 - 05:28:57 PM
is really cool. i love those harmonies. excellent job on everyones part. that wah wah part is a really nice texture in the middle of the vocals. this must have taken you forever (obviously a labor of love).

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Yes &mdash 10/02/07 - 06:40:02 AM
You hit the nail right on the head Michael. A labour of love.

:-)

The track has taken on a life of its own and continues to regenerate and mutate from time to time

Its quite a fascinating journey....

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OMG &mdash 10/01/07 - 06:09:24 PM
This is very well done. It is art for the ears. The music is climactic and the voices give it a "mystified" edge to it. Im speechless.

wow.

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art for the ears... &mdash 10/02/07 - 08:59:50 PM
...is, to me, a wonderful compliment! Thank you.

I'm so grateful to Bryn for letting me add to the amazing SISCOM canvas

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This is &mdash 10/01/07 - 06:18:07 PM
very clever stuff - excellent performances by all. I didn't have a problem the the squeeky strings - I simply found this piece thoroughly engrossing.

Peter

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those squeaking strings... &mdash 10/02/07 - 09:16:39 PM
...I liked them too :)

Glad you enjoyed, and thank you for commenting, Peter.

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These are &mdash 10/01/07 - 06:28:51 PM
great sounds with (I think) an Eastern European sound. Not a lot I can say besides, as it stands up for itself with all that talent. Excellent interesting sounds and voices, congrats to all, M

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Thank you! &mdash 10/02/07 - 09:58:16 PM
...for the kind words.

And thanks to B, once again, for the masterful mixing of this track, as well as all these wonderful collaborations. :)

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wonderful &mdash 10/01/07 - 09:05:25 PM
love this ..its the best way to combine your talents....haunting melodies...
really nice guys!!!

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Exceptional &mdash 10/01/07 - 10:26:34 PM
This song will stay in my head for a month!



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BRAVO &mdash 10/02/07 - 12:12:33 AM
this is extrodinarily good, and I am used to pretty darned good from you myst. this is a step above...biba is on your musical wavelength...and all those contributing did a really remarkable job...and i am listening thru the new BOSE earbuds....wheee heeee
this is wacky and subversive and probably full of cholestorol and i love it a lot.

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A great production.... &mdash 10/02/07 - 12:32:57 AM
This is a great production all round.

There are some great effects and everything goes together very well.

Paul.

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So this is where you have hiding! &mdash 10/02/07 - 02:48:02 AM
Love this,
Very Art-House.
A bit of Laurie Anderson in here!
Love it

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Lorem Ipsum Vitae! &mdash 10/02/07 - 07:14:22 AM
What a delightful dark plodding piece of myst. The only thing that caught me off-guard was the initial bass note that comes in quite loudly... not sure if you wanted to startle me, or should have a little lead in... wait, this is Biba Nova and Myst, you knew what you were doing! Great mixing and arranging job here, does feel like piece of a bigger picture.
ttfn,
Drakonis

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whew... &mdash 10/02/07 - 07:45:30 AM
had to close my eyes and not stare at the art work while listening....great vocal performance........agin i get bladerunner. type images from the music......an intersection of medeivel.. and modern.....monks and androids....brilliant work!

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Wow... &mdash 10/03/07 - 11:53:54 AM
...wow...

...this travels to many, many places...

kudos, people...

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Excellent &mdash 10/04/07 - 03:39:19 PM

who would have thought Latin could be so catchy!

Kudos to y'all .. I get that Bladerunner/5th/6th Element kinda application too .. very pro .. soundtrack ready.

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Impressive &mdash 10/04/07 - 03:51:33 PM
Love the slow build-up and blend of your voice with the anlog synth and percussion. Flawlessly mixed. All the details are featured at the right time and the climax is musically satisfying. I'm really amazed at the musical and technical talent involved hear. Parts of this remind me of "For Whom The Bell Tolls' (if you are not familiar with that song - take a listen - I'm sure you'll be intrigued).
Outstanding track full of creative energy and subtlety.

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I do... &mdash 10/04/07 - 10:08:14 PM
like this.

Well... words are lacking right now... best to be silent and listen.

Jack

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but I will add... &mdash 10/04/07 - 10:11:51 PM
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fresh and yet familiar... deep wells of sound... wonderful and powerful song!

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It's just music... Dadai

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and now its dark... &mdash 10/05/07 - 01:29:49 PM
... cinematic, gentle but disturbing, this is a dark parade and no mistake.

Great work by all.



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Lyrical, &mdash 10/05/07 - 03:34:06 PM
mournful, fresh, and very very appealing. Wonderful performance folks!
Thanks for your collab!
Be well,
Doug

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great! &mdash 10/07/07 - 04:54:48 PM
I like the middle when it calms down and the beautifull voice speakin latin takes over. the guitar slides are excellent! the chants the bottom bass excellent on every part. Very cool way to end it! Down loaded for further study

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amazing track! &mdash 10/28/07 - 11:34:31 PM
great job guys, sounds fantastic! love the vocals...awesome!

age

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wow &mdash 11/06/07 - 08:24:48 AM
simply stunning....very nice mind trip!

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28 Dogs Later &mdash 12/20/07 - 08:21:39 PM
This is a fantastic title! It just begged me to listen to it.... I've always been attracted to titles that conjure up a strong image, a noir image...
I'm not sure I thought of what it was going to sound like, but I definitely saw it.

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