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Last Played: Nov 19, 2008 - 01:06:49 PM
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Uploaded: Dec 13, 2007 - 05:04:03 PM
Last Updated: Dec 13, 2007 - 05:06:54 PM
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Keywords:
come (12), clean (5), emotion (15), angry (18), man (28), boy (17), history (16), feat (1), will (17), apathy (2), snapshot (1), mean (6)
Description:
I originally wrote this song in 2002 and recorded it, but recently decided to take a fresh crack at it from scratch. It originally was to have an anthem-y Bruce Springsteen sound to it, but a LSP song it is not. It's kinda about being able to express yourself emotionally and be honest while living inside the male shell. Lemme know what you think. I did everything on this one.

Oh: that's me by the way, on the beach in Rhode Island where I was born when I was about 3. Singing my own little private song as usual...

Lyrics:
Come Clean
© 2002 Philip VanDusen

Wherever did you come from
What’s your history
A snapshot of a boy
And his quiet apathy

(Chorus)
I wouldn’t say that you’re angry
I wouldn’t call you mean
But you’d probably be a better man
If you’d just come clean

You never mention lovers
Or nights you’ve felt alive
Your secrets are your candles
Lead the way into the night

A calmness came upon you
When you drank your fill
And that ain’t no mean feat
And not for lack of will

(C)

Wherever did you come from
What’s your history
A snapshot of a boy
And his quiet apathy

(C)



Hardware:
Dual 2Ghz G5

Software:
Logic Studio Pro 8
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Come Clean &mdash 12/13/07 - 05:24:35 PM
This Rockin my friend ..loved the drivin guitars
grungin .just a cool song and it ll be so hard
for me to guess if its Boss ..welldone Friend !!

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the Boss &mdash 12/13/07 - 11:21:39 PM
I guess the only way I was trying to channel the Boss on this one was with the slightly southern accent, hard "r"s ect. I was raised in the south, so it comes easily, can't say anything else reads Bruce, but inspiration has to start somewhere, ya know?


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Great &mdash 12/13/07 - 05:53:05 PM
Rockin' song and the vocal fits great with that strong beat and powerful guitar sound. Lyrics are good too. Your voice does sound really good on this, regards M

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voice &mdash 12/13/07 - 11:07:59 PM
Mov,
Thanks for the solid on my voice, my least-strong point. But it's fun, and that's why I do it! I always appreciate when folks with different musical aesthetics drop by, your comments are even more treasured. Listening to your Christmas song right now. Very Bing Crosby, nice!
Thx!
P

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Hi &mdash 12/13/07 - 06:16:18 PM
A great rock song... tuneful.. attitude... guitars.... Yeah!!!!!!

I love the"I wouldn't say you're angry"...

Great solo... and Great work...

:)

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C4rson! &mdash 12/13/07 - 10:42:12 PM
Haven't seen you in a while! Thanks for stoppin' in. I'll drop by your page and see what's new!
Philip

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this sounds &mdash 12/13/07 - 06:31:59 PM
soo good, and it's a great song to boot. i am always in awe of how great your stuff sounds. what do you do your guitars with?

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guitars &mdash 12/13/07 - 10:31:35 PM
Hey M2,
I do my guitars with 2 modelers I have. One is the modelers on my Boss DR-880 drum machine, which are really good. It has bass modelers too, which I use. I also use my Digitech Genesis 3 Guitar Modeler, which is amazing, you can morph between 2 amp models, infinite possibilities. They no longer make 'em, but you can get them on EBay.

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Great dynamics and playing &mdash 12/13/07 - 06:57:04 PM
fully worked out realized. Lyrics and vox are great too. I always just throw myself at the mercy of a song - but it seems you actually know your craft. Well done.

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running &mdash 12/13/07 - 10:39:34 PM
Hey Bud,
I dunno, when I listen to "With Friends Like...." which I did while running today, I think you, my friend, know your craft a little better than you think...

Just in case you haven't heard it people:

<b><a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/35560">Bud's "With Friends Like...."</a></b>


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You're too much Philip &mdash 12/14/07 - 12:02:51 PM
What's your pimp hat look like?

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Pro Audio &mdash 12/13/07 - 09:09:38 PM
Really great sound you're achieving; arena rock. I like the harmonies against the guitar the best; reminds me of Bad Company, not sure why.
So, you coming clean? Can't wait to to hear the next one ;-)
Rocks out; did you play real drums on this one? Vocals are great.

Joe

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arena rock &mdash 12/13/07 - 10:33:39 PM
Thanks Joe,
My collabs with Echoroom have been so loungy lately, I have needed to rock out! This one is a little slow and plodding, but it was fun to do. Thx!
P

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Great song &mdash 12/13/07 - 09:16:03 PM
Love the percussion - great driving beat. The guitars, though, are the thing - nice sounds, and great playing. The lyrics are outstanding - pithy and piercing, a portrait of a human being in a few stanzas. That's poetry, man! Very impressive. Outstanding. Kudos, friend. Peace.

David

P.S. Great pic!

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DJ &mdash 12/13/07 - 11:02:31 PM
Thanks, I can say the same thing about "The Spirit" which I am listening to right now. Pump up the guitars Man! Thx for the listen!
P

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reality &mdash 12/13/07 - 10:38:09 PM
Great sound great rythm classic !!!

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Ego! &mdash 12/13/07 - 10:51:13 PM
Thanks Timothy,
You moved to FLA? Will wonders never cease.... They can't take the Bklyn outta ya.
Went to your site, nice Murals my friend!
P

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Phil comes clean &mdash 12/14/07 - 12:04:06 AM
You know, I loved this when i first heard this, I thought the horns gave it a ziggy/bowie feel. Your vox are ace, and I'm always envious of your harmonies.

But the lyric to this, and looking at the photo adds even more depth to this- this is great writing Phil ... real soul searching stuff ... I completely relate to 'quiet apathy'.

steve

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cheese &mdash 12/14/07 - 02:34:11 PM
Actually I thought the horns were kind-of cheesy, but I was sucked in and could not extricate myself from them. The horn samples I have are basic Logic ones, which are pretty lame, or else I just don't know how to make them shine. Anyhow, thanks Steve.

And the photo, yeah I was CUTE back then, huh?, ...oh how things change! LOL. But I STILL have no hair!

P

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More Springsteen-y (Springsteen-esque? Springstine?) than you think. &mdash 12/14/07 - 09:07:32 AM
LSP it's not, but there's a solid core of workingman's anthem in there; well done. Good horns, too! Makes me want to go down to the union hall, and throw darts with the boys. All in all, a very solid effort.

But, uh....... what's all this "male shell" stuff?! Maybe it's time you moved out of San Francisco and just came home, huh?

Yours in filth,
SJ

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shell &mdash 12/14/07 - 02:29:07 PM
LOL! You crack me up.

If only I WAS a working man!

P

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sounds like &mdash 12/14/07 - 11:17:51 AM
The Boss to me! Great song. I really like the drive of this one. Nice n' tight!

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alright phillip! &mdash 12/14/07 - 02:27:13 PM
right then and been waiting for a new post by you and this bangs the gong! absolutely Fantastic..all of it! Made my day and thanks!

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righteous &mdash 01/15/08 - 10:53:55 PM
Davisamerica, you been cranking out some solid jams yourself these days. I don't know how you do it. Your productivity is amazing. I mean, man, do you have to work?

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Great stuff &mdash 12/14/07 - 03:29:18 PM
as usual Phil. Great harmony on the vocals, really nice guitar sound. You've go just enough horns so that it doesn't sound cheesy. Love the
rocking guitar solo. What this song really need is more cow bell .... just kidding.

Frank.

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bell &mdash 12/14/07 - 09:14:25 PM
I know, I know. I couldn't help it. I heard another MJ-er song with a cowbell this week and it just was sticking in my head and I had to...get...it...out!


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Great &mdash 12/14/07 - 06:03:28 PM
rocking song Phillip. I also like the lyrics a lot. Perfect sounding guitars and your voice doesn't sound like a weak link to me.
Cheers
Len



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weak &mdash 12/14/07 - 09:16:43 PM
Hey!
Who said my voice was a weak link?! Who?


Oh,... it was me.....never mind.

;-}

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rocks! &mdash 12/14/07 - 08:47:31 PM
and with a cowbell yet! Nice drive & energy going on here ( that could be the Bruce connection).

The guitars are perfect. a classic overdrive tone. Vocals are shinning brightly as well.

A damn straight tune Philip!




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props &mdash 12/14/07 - 09:08:22 PM
from the true master of guitar tone!
Thanks Vic!

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Rock-craft &mdash 12/15/07 - 08:46:55 AM
Great song ... strong guitars, clean production and tight harmonies. Fine stuff all round.

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no candle &mdash 12/15/07 - 05:05:14 PM
They Rebsie,
Thanks for the visit. I just commented on your new video for "LeafBlower" in the forums. Hilarious!
Philip

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Yowza Baby!! &mdash 12/15/07 - 05:14:55 PM
Racerat!! I'm feeling this song! I can understand the channeling of Bruce Springsteen here too. Probably cuz I live on the other side of the water from Bruce. I really like the sound you got from your guitar though. I seriously need to talk to Santa about one of those modellers. Much enjoyed!!

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Da Boss and Models &mdash 01/15/08 - 10:49:39 PM
I mean modellers. Go for it. I couldn't believe I had lived with just one amp all those years (and a crappy one at that) when I could have had 50 amps in a box for half the price. You tunes will thank you! Yo! to NYC for me.

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Clean! &mdash 12/15/07 - 08:11:40 PM
Yeah, the whole thing is real clean! And by that I mean it has a freshness to it. You've got a nice voice, Phillip.

Doug

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clean pipes &mdash 01/15/08 - 10:51:38 PM
Doug, Thanks man. You are too kind.

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I can &mdash 12/15/07 - 10:51:10 PM
hear the Bruce thing-this is a little heavier than most of his stuff.You have a great rock voice-the guitars sound great!I envy your production skills.

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How... &mdash 12/16/07 - 06:18:21 AM
...did I miss this for three days?

Good, solid stuff, as always. Reminds me of seventies glam rock for some reason - rather than Bruce. Maybe my ears can't pick up on the 'southernness'. The big guitar chords are a bit Gary Glitter aren't they?

Whatever....it grooves nicely, and I love the repetative vocal phrase at the end......and the long fade out. Why aren't there more long fade-outs on MacJams????

Nice.



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What a nice picture of you... &mdash 12/16/07 - 06:35:50 PM
adorable....now the song...A nice rock song that could easely make it to the hitcharts!!! Great production.

Kind regards,

o0o

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oOo &mdash 01/15/08 - 11:08:36 PM
Thx oOo. Saying I'm adorable and all, that makes my day. Screw the tune....;-)

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GLINT &mdash 12/17/07 - 03:30:33 PM
Sharp as a Dealer's Smile.

Solid with bright and arresting Vocal timbre.
Drive and Attitude are infectious.
appreciation and best regards,
Cooper

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RT &mdash 01/15/08 - 11:17:01 PM
Thx RT, your ears are always welcome, may your guitars always be in tune, you neighbors never complain and your hard-drive never crash.
Peace,
P

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Funkin hot &mdash 12/20/07 - 10:45:35 AM
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btw.. &mdash 12/20/07 - 10:46:33 AM
... love da horns. Great pipes on ya, dude!

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another pearl &mdash 12/20/07 - 01:26:45 PM
well done my friend... Love the guitars... the vocals... ok... I love everything in this one.. eheh... Really well done... This one is ready to rock the radio...

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Man.... &mdash 12/24/07 - 10:42:33 PM
I really like this one Philip! Sorry it took me so long to get over here. (pre-holiday season was way crazy)

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D &mdash 01/15/08 - 11:11:13 PM
Thx Mickey_D. Always happy to see ya here! Hope you had a great New Year!
Ciao,
P

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Shows maturity &mdash 01/01/08 - 12:41:34 AM
I think this songs shows that it's been written, recorded, tweaked, re-recorded, etc.... It's well worked over. As far as your voice, it's been produced well enough for no one to know whether its a strong point of yours or not (plus I think it's better than you realize). There are enough tone deaf pop artists out there to prove you can do anything with a studio :S... you have a head start cause you can actually sing! :)

Great stuff...

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Vox &mdash 01/15/08 - 11:04:50 PM
Thanks Aaron. Yeah this one is pretty well worked over. I'm glad it doesn't appear too worn around the edges. Thanks for the props on my vox. I keep pluggin' away and hoping someday...

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somehow reminds me of.... &mdash 01/07/08 - 11:34:45 AM
This somehow reminds me of Bowie (musically). Outstanding rock song. Nice and full. Very good lyrics. You got a bit of a southern accent thing going on in the singing, which is a fitting. Oh I know.....Bruce....right?
I saw what others had written after writing this.
GOOOOOOOD
Dave

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Bowie? &mdash 01/15/08 - 10:45:24 PM
Echoroom's not even in this one! I swear. Hmmm, maybe just jammin with him on all those collabs has the Bowie vibe wearin' off on me! Thanks for the listen!

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Wow! &mdash 01/15/08 - 10:29:25 PM
I love the guitar work on this album almost as much as I love the horns. This song has some swagger to it and the have legitimate swagger is TOUGH. That's where I feel the Boss. Fake swagger is easy to identify. Think of a Kathy Lee Gifford rock number. That's fake, lame swagger. This song has real balls.

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Ouch &mdash 01/15/08 - 10:42:21 PM
Kathy Lee Gifford? Oh man, when I sound like I'm channeling her, someone come and put me out of my misery....But, uh, thanks. No really, that was a cool comment!

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great vocals &mdash 01/25/08 - 11:15:54 AM
I need a lesson in vocal recording, and processing, I listen to you and want to redo all my work , thanx for the inspiration I learn as I listen
and yo make a great teacher

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Good fun &mdash 03/08/08 - 01:01:12 AM
I love the sound of this track. You have real talent!

Thanks for sharing!

Stacey

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KILLER!! &mdash 04/28/08 - 02:59:02 AM
Man your vocal here is at its best, really it's the best I've heard from you so far as a vocalist. The playing and the whole music work is amazing... you know how much I love your work and always following it! Excellent stuff!

Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi

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Took me awhile &mdash 05/19/08 - 03:05:07 PM
to find this gem but is definatly going on the favorites list! Great work on this one bro best discription that comes to mind is simplisticly detailed. Lots of depth and talent but it comes off as though it was easy for you and that you enjoyed writting it, almost as much as I enjoyed listening to it.

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