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Sometimes.............. I just like to tune everything out and drain away the mental thoughts. You know, going into the man cave thing.
Lyrics:
Like A Stone
here alone in a empty room
I hide away from myself
sometimes I need the space
sometimes I'm out of place
chorus:
in this empty room
sitting in a single chair
sometimes I wonder
if anyone is home
sunlight crawls across the wall
cleansing shadows behind my eyes
I sit here like a stone
bearing the weight of my world
chorus:
in this empty room
sitting in a single chair
sometimes I wonder
if anyone is home
when I have no thoughts anymore
I'm still a stone in this chair
are no doubts why I'm here
I'm settled in my rocking chair
chorus:
in this empty room
sitting in a single chair
sometimes I wonder
if anyone is home
I'm like a stone
Hardware:
iMac, Epiphone DOT electric, Ibanez SA electric & bass, Digitech GNX2, Ibanez EW acoustic, m-audio keyboard & interface, an old russian condenser mike.
Software:
Logic Pro 8
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I wish... &mdash 10/10/07 - 11:30:08 PM
...I could get that acoustic guitar sound that you get - sounds great.
And that's before you get to the Dave Gilmour solo - rockin' man!
Lots of nice psychedelic chord progressions going on here - The Beatles and The Floyd meets an entire 60's record collection. Love the repeated refrain at the end. Like a Rolling Stone, maybe?
Cheers,
Phil [ Reply to This ]
a rolling stone gathers no kate moss &mdash 10/11/07 - 09:40:33 PM
Thanks Phil. I record the acoustics direct with a XLR line. That 90 % of the battle right there. I hadn't really thought of it but i guess the solo is a bit Gilmour at that. Must of had rocks in my head not to notice [ Reply to This ]
All &mdash 10/11/07 - 01:55:28 AM
the guitars on this sound great, lovely production. Lovely song and well sung. I think this song is a grower - it will get into the brain and stay. Downloaded.
Cheers
Len
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Thanks Len &mdash 10/11/07 - 09:43:55 PM
It's been a while since I did a slower tune. I'm glad you like. I'm always trying to get everything out of my brain.
Thanks again. I appreciate you giving it a listen [ Reply to This ]
KILLER SOLO ! &mdash 10/11/07 - 06:15:45 AM
The guitars here are truly great, i LOVED the acoustic, it sounds that the 2nd classic one with the one before !
Very great vocal here, and as always the quality is very very great ! Thanks for sharing .. Loved It !
Take Care
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Yeman Auf Al-Rawi [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Yeman &mdash 10/11/07 - 09:50:54 PM
I'm glad you liked it. I kept the classical bit short just as a set up. I actually had double tracked the solo, but then decided it didn't really need it, but you can hear a little of the second guitar at the beginning and end of the solo
Thanks again Yeman [ Reply to This ]
Great pacing and production &mdash 10/11/07 - 06:41:54 AM
on this one Vic, the solo/bridge section is fantastic - you're a master of that realm. One day I imagine you composing an instrumental suite of all bridges - one leading to the next. I can identify with the lyrics - but it seems I never get a chance to get to that space - I think I'm just too hyper. Dig the vocals - always distinctive. [ Reply to This ]
Really enjoyed &mdash 10/11/07 - 09:11:21 AM
this song.The way the different sections fit together is fantastic.The guitars sound great-the solo fits the song perfectly.Very impressive! [ Reply to This ]
thanks Marc &mdash 10/11/07 - 10:00:45 PM
I find the most challenging and rewarding part is figuring out how the pieces can be different but fit together. I figured it was about time to do a slow tune as well. [ Reply to This ]
bridge of sighs &mdash 10/11/07 - 09:56:01 PM
Funny, i have had thought of that. string a series of 2 minute songs together.
wait......You already did that. Doh!
Sometimes when I do to much at once, for to long, my brain will crash & need to reboot to remember what I was doing. almost the same thing [ Reply to This ]
Heavy duty... &mdash 10/11/07 - 10:03:58 AM
...what a song. Great lyrics and playing. Production's spot on. Really fine, Vic. I'm a fan... [ Reply to This ]
Hey Bob &mdash 10/11/07 - 10:04:14 PM
I had the music done and couldn't think of lyrics. Until Dadai posted the Ironies and life forum. It then came to me to just to do a song relating to that. funny how life works out that way. [ Reply to This ]
sounds like &mdash 10/11/07 - 10:36:13 AM
some one is home to mr. psychedelica and inspiration to me. Great track, but especially the vox and backing vox, Vic - truely lovey.
steve [ Reply to This ]
Hi Steve &mdash 10/11/07 - 10:12:07 PM
well yes someone is actually home, but I just don't answer the phone.
Actually, I think the first verse needs a redo, now that i listened to it again. For what ever I'm going to do with these things in the future.
It did take me some practice to sing quitely for a change. Not that I'm a loud person ... much. [ Reply to This ]
Like A Stone &mdash 10/11/07 - 12:30:48 PM
Incresdible acoustic sound you do it right here
Vic just another master piece here .the lead with
this awesoem Epi was more than words can describe
I just love it ,perfect mixing and production ..
I will tell you what band on my mind listening to
this song ..KUDOS my friend ..!! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Feter &mdash 10/11/07 - 10:33:17 PM
It's been a while since I have done a slow tune. I really enjoyed it myself. A nice way to unwind through music. Now if I could just be a stone basking in the sun on a beach. [ Reply to This ]
Nice &mdash 10/11/07 - 01:07:28 PM
Great separation of the instruments, so each note occupies its own space in the mix. The acoustic guitar sounds lovely. Nice retro feel but still very much in the here and now. Like it! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Rebsie &mdash 10/11/07 - 10:36:56 PM
I keep hearing that retro is always in. I don't know if I'm ahead of the curve or behind it. I try to keep every thing going in to be as close as possible to the final output. less headaches I figure. [ Reply to This ]
nice one &mdash 10/11/07 - 02:14:57 PM
Vic. everything sounds so ggod on this one. i like the repeated gtr intro to the verses, nice that you re-visit it. great song. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Michael &mdash 10/11/07 - 10:41:26 PM
I liked playing that short intro piece so much that I had to keep playing it. works as a set up also.
I almost was going to post it without lyrics for open collab but some words came at the last minute. Now, I wonder why I didn't sing about a moose in my yard. [ Reply to This ]
The late commenter post! &mdash 10/11/07 - 05:25:53 PM
This is really awesome vic! you have your own uniqueness that is unparalleled in all of MJLand, at least the parts I'm familiar with! I love the guitar and the intro is stuck inside my head for all of eternity (};-P) Nice vocals and great production, am I being to nice?
Ax [ Reply to This ]
Hey Alvin &mdash 10/11/07 - 10:46:11 PM
I'm glad you stayed!
I only think of myself as a small closet on this site. Cluttered usually.
The intro piece... I was dinking around with for a few days and figured it could lead into a song, so everything revolved around that really.
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I know this feeling! &mdash 10/11/07 - 05:50:02 PM
Wow Vic. You hit a nerve I think. I love the concept here. Some of your most melodic singing to boot bro. Lovely chord progression and super solo work...I echo the David Gilmour comparison. You're setting the bar for the rest of us ever higher...
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
Hey Mike &mdash 10/11/07 - 10:56:49 PM
well, it's a no-host bar if anything. I hadn't thought of the Gilmour sound until Phil mentioned it.
When Jack posted the Ironies and life forum post, it got me thinking how I face it.
I can usually be in a loud and crowded place, stare at the wall and drain the brain. my dad use to call me stoney. ha! [ Reply to This ]
Hmmmnnn.... &mdash 10/14/07 - 08:35:56 AM
I neglected to ask....
Exactly how does one condense an old russian? [ Reply to This ]
very carefully &mdash 10/14/07 - 12:14:58 PM
In my next life.... &mdash 10/11/07 - 09:09:54 PM
I want to come back as your "guitar persona." Dang, you do make it happen with your guitars. I love it.
A great listen here, Vic. I especially like the old russian condenser mike part!
J. [ Reply to This ]
Hi Jack &mdash 10/11/07 - 11:04:06 PM
in my next life..... I want to come back as an old russian condenser mike.
Seems the only time I get to play guitar is when I'm recording. They sure do look lonely there on there stands. I hope they don't suffer from mental anguish. [ Reply to This ]
One of your Darkest &mdash 10/11/07 - 11:26:57 PM
Vic you take this one deep down into the depths and for that this really stands out lyrically amongst your oeuvre. The chorus is so rock n roll, gotta love it for that alone but you take beyond just that, love the line "like a stone" Ive never heard that phrase and in that context, what a song you have here! really impressed! [ Reply to This ]
Hey Tom &mdash 10/12/07 - 10:21:26 PM
yeah it seems kind of dark. It was sort of a meditive state of mind. not only do I have rocks in my head at times but it's dark in there too.
I deserve a lump of coal for christmas as well. [ Reply to This ]
wowzer &mdash 10/12/07 - 08:10:37 AM
beautiful job, vic. cooly dark mood to the chord progression - strings were a nice touch to compliment your gorgeous guitar playing. the instrumental solo was fanTAStic - just so tasty! vocal delivery matched the feel of the lyrics perfectly. kudos on your kreation! anne [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Anne &mdash 10/12/07 - 10:26:33 PM
There are some pretty off the wall chords in this. most of them I have no clue what the names are. but they fit.
If it was summer still, I might of been motivated to build a rock garden and sit in the middle of it.
Thanks for the listen! [ Reply to This ]
Good Sound &mdash 10/12/07 - 02:15:55 PM
Another great Vic arrangement. So many nice sounds swirling around the brain. Loved the pauses and shifting gears from electric to acoustic. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Tom &mdash 10/12/07 - 10:30:42 PM
Everything inside of my head is swirly. The trade off between guitars was a yingy yangy thing to get some different styles going through out.
Thanks for the listen! [ Reply to This ]
nice !! &mdash 10/12/07 - 11:10:09 PM
another great one vic, great writing, singing playing, mix you name it, nothing less that great !! [ Reply to This ]
thanks Rob &mdash 10/13/07 - 01:09:11 PM
and no squirrels were damaged on the process of making this piece. I had a good laugh on your new song [ Reply to This ]
trippy &mdash 10/13/07 - 02:16:29 PM
hippie.......music......dig the elvis costello/george harrison voice........always love your guitar arrangements.......kool! [ Reply to This ]
I'm hip &mdash 10/13/07 - 11:09:40 PM
er hippy. elvis/george I guess that comes pretty close since you mentioned it. Thanks for digging the arrangement. That's what really takes up most of the time. [ Reply to This ]
Stone &mdash 10/14/07 - 08:26:33 AM
I hear ya Very nice leading on this some cool bass lines too! That old russian condensor sounds great! I need one of those great song! [ Reply to This ]
da russian mike good &mdash 10/14/07 - 11:54:10 AM
i'm sure you need to clear your head at times as well. as if life isn't stressful enough, eh? [ Reply to This ]
Love This Bro! :-) &mdash 10/14/07 - 10:01:58 AM
The music is so beautiful, contemplative, haunting! Your vocals are beautiful!!! The lyrics are freakin' great. I think it's time to declare a national emergency in the northwest - must be that "Seasonal Affective Disorder" phenomenon - seems to be kicking more than a few people's posteriors. :-) Could you use a little sunshine? There's still some here in VA. :-) I'll send you some. :-) [ Reply to This ]
thank ya sis &mdash 10/14/07 - 12:01:54 PM
i was doodling around and came up with the intro piece. i wanted to do a slower tune. and that got the ball rolling. Lyrics is just a statement of getting the mental reigns back into place. it's been pretty busy, i think it has been 3 weeks since my last song.
For the last several days it has been warm and sunny up here and the trees have changed color. pretty nice.
Thanks Carole! [ Reply to This ]
I could just study... &mdash 10/14/07 - 01:45:12 PM
...your guitar tracks... You're getting a really neat acoustic guitar sound at the beginning of this...Stereo, too...
And it's a really nice solo, too...
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Ed &mdash 10/14/07 - 07:45:13 PM
well, there are quite a few tracks, as usual.
I always double track the acoustics and give them a wide spread. Plus, new strings!
The solo was a first take, normally i do several but this one worked. I also harmonized the trill parts at the beginning and end of it. [ Reply to This ]
Late to the party &mdash 10/14/07 - 03:01:24 PM
I really like this Vic. I don't know why but I think it's one of your best songs.
Something about it that hits home.
Cheers
Dick [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Dick &mdash 10/14/07 - 07:51:17 PM
I couldn't tell you. maybe we both like rocks.
Plus, getting older pretty well puts you in this state. just avoid kidney stones. I hear they hurt. [ Reply to This ]
What is it about... &mdash 10/14/07 - 04:02:54 PM
...this that I'm feeling? There's such a crisp clarity to each note, each piece of sound leading to the next as it builds and drifts across a landscape of melencholy. But the emotional reasonance is pure human soul, and that's underlined as the ending voice falls away into a colorless nothing world. Wow.
One of your best, Vic. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Rik &mdash 10/14/07 - 07:58:28 PM
I'm starting to think this is the Vic take on comfortably numb..... without meds.
that might also explain the gilmour inspired solo. that might of a subconscience thing. [ Reply to This ]
Someone is home &mdash 10/14/07 - 04:26:18 PM
Absolutely sweet tune my friend. Great sound, and I like this melody.
Tight and relaxed groove. Beautiful guitars. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Thor &mdash 10/14/07 - 08:04:30 PM
I figured it was time to do a slower paced tune. I had the little intro piece and everything seem to develop around that. True I wanted it to be relaxed but still tight in the tones. I was pretty thrilled how it can together [ Reply to This ]
Knock Knock &mdash 10/14/07 - 07:50:54 PM
Sounds like someone is home to me. Instrumentals are especially evident. I have never heard a stone play guitar this well!!
Thanks
Bill [ Reply to This ]
who's there? &mdash 10/14/07 - 08:10:13 PM
Hi Bill.
My dad use to call me stoney as a teenager. So, i guess a stone can play... so to speak. metaphorically of course.
Thanks for the listen [ Reply to This ]
A slower &mdash 10/15/07 - 05:55:16 PM
song Vic - and an excellent one. Full of those tradmark guitar sounds that are so effective - love your vocals on the fade. This couldn't be anyone else... Great.
Peter [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Peter &mdash 10/15/07 - 11:24:15 PM
Yes a slow one was due. And it was easier to let the guitars ring out and sound clean. The fade out vocal I just set the frequency on the high pass filter to conitually go to a higher frequency thinning out the vocal sound, rather then distorting it. [ Reply to This ]
Rich and sweet Vic! &mdash 10/16/07 - 03:27:07 AM
Thanks Neil &mdash 10/16/07 - 11:13:45 PM
Another one built around a single riff, from the beginning.
You know I could see my avatar riding on that thing that you're standing on.
Thanks again! [ Reply to This ]
man... &mdash 10/17/07 - 08:45:44 AM
love ur voice and the lyric work is superb... then the ripping guitar!! everything i like!! downloaded! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks much! &mdash 10/17/07 - 08:59:16 PM
well it's taken me over three years of learning to record, to get this far. and I know I still have quite a ways to go. It's always something new.
Thanks for the listen, I appreciate it. [ Reply to This ]
Stoned &mdash 10/17/07 - 01:58:00 PM
For it being an empty room, you really fill up the space with sound : >
I like how you worked in the heavy metaphor "bearing the weight of the world."
The musical and lyrical moods are perfectly united in this existential piece.
Hmm ... if you are a stone sitting in a rocking chair, would that make you a rocking (rather than rolling) stone?
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Thanks Warren &mdash 10/17/07 - 09:05:42 PM
the room does get crowded when I'm recording a song. cables, guitars, effect pedals. miracle i haven't tripped over everything.
Just a stone who likes to rock, the easy way.
Thanks again Warren. [ Reply to This ]
guitar clinic &mdash 10/17/07 - 04:20:25 PM
you could hold a clinic on how to arrange play and produce guitars... I'd come... I'm beginning to recognize a thumbprint/signiture sound...
I love it [ Reply to This ]
Hey Scott &mdash 10/17/07 - 09:11:01 PM
guitar clinic. the tuition would be quite steep, but for you 15% off and a free guitar strap.
Then again I figure if I can do something, then anyone can.
Thanks Scott! [ Reply to This ]
Great job Vic &mdash 10/18/07 - 04:54:36 AM
Great acoustic sound. As always you come up with such good music. Outstanding production, too.
A common subject, being alone. Many people can relate to that.
Trippy solo.
Dave [ Reply to This ]
Thanks David &mdash 10/18/07 - 08:41:44 PM
glad you got into it. The music pulled together pretty fast....then the lyrics, that really took the longest time to figure out what to do.
Any new ones in the works from you? [ Reply to This ]
yes &mdash 10/19/07 - 08:56:05 AM
The man cave huh ...... &mdash 10/21/07 - 03:07:28 AM
luv it ... I gotta say here Vic ... I like the direction your vocals are being taken ... I once heard you say you like to BELT em OUT .... and I am certainly hearing MORE of that in your more recent tunes ... and to be honest .... I am also hearing a HUGE progression in your musical offerings .... the growth from your earlier posts to today's posts is phenomemal ! Did Macjams do that ???? or did it just take some time for you to truly recognize what you were capable of? NOW I gotta add you to my list and get the emails ! p.s. .... you DO deserve the forum post of praise! (p.s.s. I liked the way this one faded out on a HIGH vocal note ... nice). [ Reply to This ]
man caves &mdash 10/24/07 - 11:46:08 PM
funny term i know.
I think it's all practice and learning. Plus, just keeping up with everyone else.
The singing is well, just because, I really should practice it more. seems I only do it when recording. [ Reply to This ]
wonderous &mdash 10/25/07 - 12:14:39 AM
Amazing acoustic guitar tones. Full deep, clear and crisp. Well done! "sometimes I need the space", cool lyric. Now this mix rocks, really nice separation and clarity. Fun 80's Fender transistor amp distortion guitar lead.
Philip [ Reply to This ]
I think this &mdash 10/25/07 - 11:37:39 PM
was my second tune with logic pro 8. Definatley much better plug ins.
You not far off of the lead. One of my modeled presets in my GNX2 peddle board. melding a 80's marshall & fender twin amp with high gain [ Reply to This ]
Great &mdash 10/26/07 - 01:18:28 PM
Thanks Cori &mdash 10/27/07 - 12:47:44 PM
I appreciate you giving this song a listen. I sat down with just recording the intro, and started building the parts from there. Seems thats the way i have been starting to build songs [ Reply to This ]
Good sound, cool tune Vic &mdash 01/20/08 - 12:02:06 PM
Enjoyable listen, love the spacey rockin' solo, genuine pitch and tone with a feel good vibe. Love the song Vic. [ Reply to This ]
space &mdash 01/25/08 - 09:53:42 PM
hey, a big thanks for giving this one a listen. spacey yeah from the third stone from the sun. [ Reply to This ]
Brilliant! &mdash 04/13/08 - 03:40:15 AM
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And that's before you get to the Dave Gilmour solo - rockin' man!
Lots of nice psychedelic chord progressions going on here - The Beatles and The Floyd meets an entire 60's record collection. Love the repeated refrain at the end. Like a Rolling Stone, maybe?
Cheers,
Phil
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