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Well, this is pretty much a first for me. Playing keyboards as the prominant instruments. It probably took me a gazillion times to play it right.
I would also like to thank Alannah for the idea of the song title and lyrics. I was really stuck for ideas to write about.
Lyrics:
Do I Know You
verse 1
standing in a room in a sea of faces
alone in my world feeling out of place
said my hellos drifting thru the crowd
something somewhere silenced all the sounds
breaking in the wake I stood behind you
something familiar if only I knew your name
like two ships passing in the night
chorus
do I know you it seems we have met before
do I know you maybe in the past or some other life
do I
verse 2
I guess you can call it deja vu
but it only lasts for a second or two
maybe it's this room so out of place
maybe there is something about your face
there was a moment that flashed before me
maybe I knew you in a past life
like two ships passing in the night
chorus
do I know you it seems we have met before
do I know you maybe in the past or some other life
do I
verse 3
I heard before that time stands still
and a life that never did exist
I'm a little lost for words to say
would you understand me anyway
maybe I'm faceless in your eyes
but the question runs through my mind
like two ships passing in the night
chorus
do I know you it seems we have met before
do I know you maybe in the past or some other life
do I
verse 4
there was a moment that flashed before me
maybe I knew you in a past life
like two ships passing in the night
chorus
do I know you it seems we have met before
do I know you maybe in the past or some other life
do I
Hardware:
iMac, m-audio keyboard, Ibanez bass & SA electric guitar, Ibanez EW acoustic. Russian condenser mike
Software:
Logic Pro 8
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Vic. &mdash 11/18/07 - 05:33:07 PM
Thanks Kenta &mdash 11/18/07 - 10:58:59 PM
I've been meaning to do something more keyboard orientated for some time. Sure is a switch, huh? [ Reply to This ]
Shifting goal posts again &mdash 11/18/07 - 05:45:11 PM
I know what you mean about keyboards. Thank God for quantize (as far as I'm concerned)
This is really good, I think it's good to write with a different instrument but I'm pleased you stayed with the guitars for the break. It wouldn't be Vic otherwise :)
Interesting departure. What did Alannah actually say write about?
Cheers
Dick
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Thanks Dick &mdash 11/18/07 - 11:08:07 PM
I sometimes tinker around on the keys. When I came up with the beginning, I pushed myself to see it through. I played it over and over for two days running until I could start recording it.
I was stuck for anything to write about, Alannah had an idea about meeting someone and feeling youl'd known them forever. That got me rolling and took the deja vu approach. Otherwise I might of written about turtles and shaving cream. She saved us all from hearing about that. [ Reply to This ]
Good tune &mdash 11/18/07 - 05:58:57 PM
with good lyrics and very atmospheric good vocal too. The keyboard sounds fine and the guitar is a great sound in the break, regards M [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Maurice &mdash 11/18/07 - 11:13:57 PM
I don't play keyboards much. But, this song probably wouldn't work any other way. I also doubled the main synth with a clavinet. It's not to noticable but it is there.
Thanks for the listen. [ Reply to This ]
Do I Know You &mdash 11/18/07 - 06:04:01 PM
This song has a chill and acid in the singin and
the atmopshere .the keybioard sound is cool ..
like all you rsongs Vic ..just so groovey and awesome
to listen to .a classic ..welldone ! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Feter &mdash 11/18/07 - 11:19:41 PM
Sure is a different sound from me.
But it was nice to do something a bit different instrument wise. I'm really glad you enjoyed it.
Sorry I couldn't stick around and chat. I had leaves to pick up and we are expect snow tonight. I hate winter. [ Reply to This ]
Vic &mdash 11/18/07 - 06:04:03 PM
This is awesome I love when the drums kick in at the beginning.The mix sounds great.What did you do to make the guitar sound like that in the solo?I'm a big fan of descending bass lines.Also ending on Em-great!Also you have a unique and very cool voice. [ Reply to This ]
Hey Mark &mdash 11/18/07 - 11:30:31 PM
That's my Ringo impersonation on playing midi drums on the keyboard. I was thinking of a few Lennon tunes here. He used a lot of the descending bass lines as well.
The guitar solo is three separate guitars playing in harmony. ala Queen. For example at the beginning it's playing three notes from a chord separately. Then I did two harmonzied and one guitar an octave lower. When you record them you will know if you hit a wrong note. So theres a little brain work to figure it out. But the sound is so cool. [ Reply to This ]
Reflective &mdash 11/18/07 - 06:16:36 PM
I toatlly agree! &mdash 11/18/07 - 11:38:55 PM
The Beatles and Lennon really used descending bass lines quite a lot in their music. It's a slower tune, basiccaly because I can't play the keyboards any faster.
I appreciate you giving it a listen! [ Reply to This ]
Bravo! &mdash 11/18/07 - 06:43:38 PM
Nice work Vic! It feels good to get out of one's comfort zone and try something different, doesn't it? And this is quite a departure!
Love the sound of the keys thoughout.
Your singing is getting better and better. You shine on this one.
And the electric guitar soloing is exquisite.
Truly top-drawer stuff bro!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Mike &mdash 11/18/07 - 11:49:39 PM
Quite true, It was fun to tackle something a bit different instrumentally wise.
I've been wanting to do something along this line for some time. But it wasn't until i came up with this that I felt it would be doable. But man oh man I had to play the keyboard over and over to get it down before I could start recording.
But. I'm glad I challenged myself here.
BTW, I broke another piece off a tooth. crap! [ Reply to This ]
Yup... &mdash 11/19/07 - 12:54:05 AM
I have the same problem when recording keys...especially the piano! Organ is easier. I think because there's more "flow" or something. All your practicing seems to have payed off here.
RE the tooth, the whole tooth, and nothing but the tooth: Are you sure you're not carrying a torch for your dentist bro?
I was seeing (on a strictly professional basis) a pretty Asian dentist some years back. She stopped seeing me after I bit her finger really hard! My current dentist is a really cool old guy who is also a dead-ringer for Donald Sutherland.
Personally I think you should stop playing your lead guitar solos with your teeth. It's been done to death you know!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
I wouldn't dare... &mdash 11/19/07 - 11:41:50 PM
Nice to hear &mdash 11/18/07 - 07:02:15 PM
you doing something a little different - but still sounding like you at the same time. I think this is one of your best productions - everything sounds very nicely placed in the mix. I'm glad there's still enough of your guitar sounds on this - I'd have missed them. Great tune and lyrics.
Peter [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Peter &mdash 11/18/07 - 11:55:27 PM
To me, a tune without some guitars would be like missing an arm. I kept them minimal. I didn't even add acoustics til near the end. Then i had to figure transposing them from the keyboard, which was a little tricky. Considering there are some odd chords that I don't have the slightest idea of what the name of them were. [ Reply to This ]
I really like the relaxed vibe of this one &mdash 11/18/07 - 07:23:14 PM
maybe with fewer guitars there are fewer rhythmic lines running at the same time. Whatever it is - it's really cool - especially the way the chorus kinda chills the beat as opposed to driving it. Very Vic - wonderful as usual and well constructed.Good lyrics and pipes too. [ Reply to This ]
Oops - &mdash 11/18/07 - 07:27:00 PM
I keep forgetting who I am. Well - now that I've come clean about being LSP - I can lay claim to the above comment. But I can't fave again - that would be double boosting. One man - one vote - perhaps multiple identities. I feel like we've lost our innocence this week. [ Reply to This ]
Hey Bud &mdash 11/19/07 - 12:07:17 AM
Heck, I knew it was you all the time.
I can hardly wait til the end of the month for the lost tracks project to start!
This time out I used my alter ego as well.
This was a good challenge for me try a different approach. This song would not of worked with just guitars. [ Reply to This ]
Keys, huh? &mdash 11/18/07 - 11:48:35 PM
Very nice, Vic! I really enjoyed this one- the mix sounds fantastic. [ Reply to This ]
surprise! &mdash 11/19/07 - 12:13:22 AM
Hey Mike, I tinker a little on the keyboard. This one I had to really hunker down to pull off. But it's back to guitars for the Lost Tracks Project. [ Reply to This ]
Nice one... &mdash 11/19/07 - 11:51:31 AM
...the Vic Holman production machine just keeps on rollin' - I have no idea how you're so prolific!!!!
Sweet tune - I was humming along by the end and thinking this is a Christmas number 1. Has a touch of the Lennon's about it, for sure.
Neat.
Phil [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Phil &mdash 11/19/07 - 11:45:28 PM
You know after I got the vocals in and mixed. I finally sat back to listen to it as a whole. And I thought man, that's the closet I've ever got to a Lennon sound. And yet with a Brian May type of guitar section, Who'ld figure. [ Reply to This ]
consistency &mdash 11/19/07 - 03:36:59 PM
Vic, you need to bring out an album real soon, mate. This is another brilliant track. Always at the same consistent quality level. And that voice... aaah, so unique. I especially loved the vocal line in the verses. It also put my on the wrong tempo foot at the very beginning (which is a great thing), a 6/8 measure which turns out to be a 4/4. Splendid work!
Walt [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Walt &mdash 11/19/07 - 11:55:44 PM
I use to say never on compiling a CD. But I'm starting to think about it. Definately would need to go back and redo or fix stuff. This was a challenge considering i don't consider myself a keyboardist. But I gave it a go and surprised myself that I was able to pull it off. [ Reply to This ]
You know Vic &mdash 11/19/07 - 08:57:40 PM
If you keep this up youl get signed and then Ill have to buy your music and Ill have to fight my way to the front row! Your singing is getting better and better. Greatness!!! [ Reply to This ]
right &mdash 11/19/07 - 11:59:17 PM
If anything ever came out it would be in the bargain bin or at a dollar store.
AND, if I was ever out playing the indian casino circuit you would be up there as well, on bass [ Reply to This ]
Another classy song Vic &mdash 11/20/07 - 01:22:16 AM
They just keep coming! Congratulations - doing this on keys must have been "interesting" (it certainly would be for me to try this).
I really enjoy the sound you get on your voice - part accent, part recodring technique and partly having an unusual voice (we should start a club!). In fact I like everything about this - very early Brit sound, lovely production.
Yep, a nice tune!
Neil [ Reply to This ]
Hey Neil &mdash 11/20/07 - 11:49:15 PM
I did have to really go for broke on the keyboard. I just tinkle around once in a while. A lot of practicing before i hit record, and that took some takes as well.
the only thing i use on the vocals is compression, low cut & reverb in stereo. So why it does what it does is beyond me. I'm guessing you are thinking the same of yourself as well. True, we need a club name for our vocal sounds. "The Throatles?" [ Reply to This ]
Let's hear it for .... &mdash 11/21/07 - 01:24:49 AM
Here's one: &mdash 11/21/07 - 03:59:21 AM
i definitely &mdash 11/20/07 - 02:11:06 PM
wasn't expecting this when it first started playing. Great song, and your keyboard playing is really good. This song has some great changes, and the vocals are really cool. love when it gets to the pasrt about the 2 ships passing in the night. excellent. [ Reply to This ]
forgot to &mdash 11/20/07 - 02:11:52 PM
Hi Michael &mdash 11/20/07 - 11:57:36 PM
I thought it might catch someone of guard. When I was playing around and came up with the intro. I knew I had to see this one through. Most of the keyboard tunes I tried and gave up on. This one wouldn't work as well on guitar.
To make up for it I had to add the queen style 3 part guitar solo. of course.
Just listened to your Lou tune. That was great [ Reply to This ]
heartfelt &mdash 11/20/07 - 07:52:28 PM
the first two lines perfectly sum up what extreme shyness is all about.
i like your keyboard work.
thanks [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Bill &mdash 11/21/07 - 12:13:18 AM
One of those off shoot kinda things. But it has motivated me to practice more. or pretend to at least. [ Reply to This ]
This came out great ... &mdash 11/20/07 - 07:55:24 PM
... {insert little smiley face here } .... I like your "smokey" style of singing. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Alannah &mdash 11/21/07 - 12:19:09 AM
And thanks again for giving a idea to do about lyrics.
I had a weird vision of playing in some run down lounge in a crumpled powder blue tux performing this. Make for a interesting video. And, I would really like to hear how you would do your own version of this. [ Reply to This ]
This is &mdash 11/21/07 - 06:42:09 PM
a really well written song and very infectious (a real grower). Very well played and sung. Enjoyed it a lot.
Cheers
Len
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thanks Len &mdash 11/23/07 - 01:39:43 PM
the structure of the song came pretty quickly. But it took a while to learn the keyboard to it. I'm not a keyboardist by trade. It was good challenge myself on it.
Thanks for listening! [ Reply to This ]
Nice flavors of sound &mdash 11/22/07 - 11:58:38 AM
A cool ballad, great vocals and really good keys, I had a good time reflecting with this song leading my thoughts, thanks Vic [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Tom &mdash 11/23/07 - 01:44:13 PM
does have a introspective feel to it. i think thats what led to the lyrics. before i started recording i thought it was going to be a little faster. [ Reply to This ]
Quality stuff &mdash 11/23/07 - 08:01:00 PM
You have a way with this music stuff.
very good tune. I like the slowness.
Nicely recorded. and well performed my man.
peace
tim [ Reply to This ]
Hey Tim &mdash 11/24/07 - 03:38:16 AM
Thanks. Usually it just starts with a small piece. Then I build from it. Just works that way I guess. Who Knew?
Thanks for tuning in. Appreciate it. [ Reply to This ]
Do you come here often? &mdash 11/25/07 - 01:42:21 PM
Another great track - is this what you play to ladies you entice back to chez Holman?
Lovely romantic track Vic... you ol' smoothie!
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Steve!!!! &mdash 11/25/07 - 02:00:03 PM
good to see you back....on your fingers. just don't overdo it this time.
well it's this, or a slow crooner version of "hungry like the wolf". [ Reply to This ]
Great sound here &mdash 11/25/07 - 10:00:34 PM
Your voice reminds me of the pop star 'Donovan' from the late 60s. Your style is very 'British Invasion' to my ear. A treat.
Sort of a cross between "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" and "There's A Kind Of A Hush" by Herman's Hermits.
I love the guitar harmonies, parallel to the guitar melody. Quite cool. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks John &mdash 11/27/07 - 10:48:40 PM
I hadn't thought of a Donavon sound but now that you mention it.
Funny how most British can sound so American when they sing and that I would be a throw back. who knew?
I really appreciate you giving this a listen! [ Reply to This ]
! &mdash 11/26/07 - 05:03:44 AM
It was sad days when The Beatles run out of gas.
Thankfully today we have Vic Holman. This really fills a gap!
Thank you for another great production!
From one who know nooothing of how to hande a piano.. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Cori &mdash 11/27/07 - 10:52:26 PM
It does kind of remind me a little bit of some early Lennon solo songs. I think in the decending bass notes.
True I don't know much on piano. So I hang on and hope for the best.
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Glad I sopped by.... &mdash 11/30/07 - 10:32:54 PM
I like this tune very much. You got me thinking about getting one of those M-Audio keyboards for Christmas. I like the progression of chords and the vocals that went along with it. Great stuff!! [ Reply to This ]
yes &mdash 11/30/07 - 10:57:44 PM
i picked up my m-audio keyboard with 49 keys. for around $130. pressure sensitive keys as well. have had no problem with it at all.
Thanks for the listen! [ Reply to This ]
Oops! Meant to get back sooner... &mdash 12/01/07 - 06:20:00 AM
Had one of these moments just recently - I'm taking a long wait and see approach [reading "Catch 22", and laughing, like I haven't done in years], but I've grown used to and fond of amusement parks and won't let myself get sidetracked. Getting good at jumping free of carousels and landing on my feet. :-) Forward movement = positive journey. :-)
Ahhh! One of the classier pick up lines... the kind you can't just dismiss outright... some sort of conversation ensues... possible foot in door... way better than... say..., "Wanna come over to my place and see my 'etchings'?" But then she'd be on the ropes with your really wonderful art work... Wow!!! You're GOOOD!!! :-) "Hungry Like The Wolf," huh?! (Duran Duran ?) How about "Animal" ( ha! ha! - and guess who did that one. :-) around the same time I believe [?] ) Trivial Pursuit - the MacJams version. :-)
And then some guy really had to go and write the most disgustingly ridiculous pick up line I've ever heard. My son's teenage friends used to laugh and sing it - "You and me Babe ain't nothin' but mammals, so let's...........Discovery Channel." That crap gets airtime?, when there are really great artists on MacJams who can write circles around that kind of junk. Go Figure.
Anyhoo! :-) Lovely song Vic. Bet she stayed and talked with you all night if she heard your song. :-) [ Reply to This ]
hey Carole &mdash 12/03/07 - 11:39:47 PM
This is my seedy nightclub act. Mostly working for tips and a free drink. Now I saw a commercial with an older actor doing hungry like the wolf with babes all around. it must be true if it's on tv.
Lyrically it works two ways depending how you read it. one is a sense of deja vu and also can work as a male peacock hoot. ha!
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Great sound here &mdash 12/02/07 - 06:12:26 PM
I've said before that you get stronger with every new posting and this is no exception. Flawless professional production on this track. [ Reply to This ]
thanks Bill &mdash 12/03/07 - 11:42:15 PM
I don't play the keyboards that much. But when I was tinkering around and came with the intro, I knew I had to see this one through. [ Reply to This ]
Gentle Song Of Wistful Hopes &mdash 12/03/07 - 09:36:51 PM
...this one brought me back to so many places, so many moments that are just part of my history now but still have the emotional pull of what might have been...
Your keyboards are perfect, as is just about everything else about this song. It amazes me that you can pull off these tunes and not only have them sound so smooth and solid, but still have the emotional poignant edge of a teenage yoot who just banged out the first song for the girl of his dreams.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again...... CD. I'd love to have a Vic Holman CD cranked in my car with the jewel case sitting prominently on the front seat... maybe hear it playing at the local music store, and all the yoots would nod and say, "yeah, that's Vic Holman... f***in' awesome, man."
Hint: feature ducks as a prominent element in the cover art. Not nearly enough ducks in music anymore. [ Reply to This ]
and they yelled duck &mdash 12/03/07 - 11:48:09 PM
as the jewel case whizzed past their heads and embedded ing the wall.
Yeah, there are those times in the past when you wonder what might have been.
Well, I am thinking more and more about a CD. Not sure what is the best route so I'll have to do some investigating if it's worth it. Plus, got to go back fix stuff and have some songs not available here, etc. Not quite decided yet [ Reply to This ]
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