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River Of Life w/ racerat,rebsie by paddler [Email]
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Last Played: Nov 19, 2008 - 01:10:59 PM
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Uploaded: Dec 18, 2007 - 09:49:49 PM
Last Updated: Dec 19, 2007 - 08:44:22 AM
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paddler (47), rebsie (46), racerat (10), river (16), life (132), vision (12), angels (22)
Description:
I was looking for an uplifting subject and thought of the Sleeping Knights of Alderly Edge (http://www.alderleyedge.org/Wizard.htm) who will supposedly awake one day and save us from well.. ourselves I suppose.Or certain death by way of the absence of root vegtables for example.

I made a video too - the qualitys not too great and the sound is in mono for some unknown reason.Its actually pretty crisp on imovie.

video (youtube)

Many thanks to Rebsie and Racerat for their talents.

rebsie - vocals/indianesque
racerat - vocals/electric guitar
paddler - accoustic git and beats etc

Merry Christmas and a Happy New 2008 to everyone at macjams.
Now then - time for sherry.

Lyrics:
The Vison Of Angels / River Of Life

For a 1000 years we have lain below
In the fires of the mountain of fear
But theres a whisper of change
In the turning tide
Could it be - our time is near?

Running into the sun
With the vision of angels
Theres a reason to live
A reason to die
And we must go on
Fighting for the river of life

Theres a beast in men and a restless dream
With a heart that beats but we can't be seen
For the cries of war we will refuse
In a race of truth we have nothing to lose

Running into the sun
With the vision of angels
Theres a reason to live
A reason to die
And we must go on
Fighting for the river of life

You could be the reason we're drowning in the water
Time has got you spinning better save your sons and daughters
The stars are burning brighter than we have ever known
Its time we got together - time this bird was flown


ah ah ah ah
ah ah ah ah
ah ah ah ah - the river of life

the river of life X 6

Running into the STORM - lightning may strike - and nations may fall
Only time can tell - If we can survive - dont know heaven from hell
Just keep fighting for the river of life




Hardware:
git,keyboard

Software:
muzys,protools
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River Of Life &mdash 12/18/07 - 10:03:45 PM
A real Superb song ..very powerful and tight !!
incredible work on guitars and yes I think I
guesed Rebsies sound from the first listening
(this is the second -wink) ..thnx for sharin it
your singin just cool( a tull ) my friend keep them comin !!

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- &mdash 12/19/07 - 09:09:30 AM
feter - Kudos my friend.How you managed to post a comment before the earth was even formed is beyond me.Many thanks

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nice composition. &mdash 12/19/07 - 12:54:54 AM
what a great bass sound.
I love the piano in sync with the vox in the start.
The vocal harmonies are real sweet...'into the sun'...
great production and the vocal performances are right on the money.
Theres that rebsie again/she keeps poping up
Dig the jammin piano in the tune, it really brings back some old "Stuff"(Original Saturday night Live Band/NBC.TV)
the keyboard player was Richard Tee(I think)/he hasalso worked with Paul Simon amongst many others
eough
great collab and recording
peace
HH

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- &mdash 12/19/07 - 09:15:33 AM
Thanks tim - what a meticulous ear you have.I hope that bass works,electronic bass can sometimes be a grind.
Yes that rebs is highly in demand for sure -
I'm privelidged that she contributed.I've heard that show mentioned alot around macjams,I'll have to watch some footage.

Cheers - RG

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So You have never seen SNL &mdash 12/20/07 - 07:35:24 AM
Just make sure you get ready,... in the right mood, first.

Its a bit off the wall. try to find the early years, the '70s...are best...

great collab

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What a &mdash 12/19/07 - 02:07:38 AM
big song and production. Great collaboration, everyones part fits so perfectly (what is an indianesque?).
This sounds like one of those songs that will be around forever and could be covered in any genre. Just brilliant songwriting. The choice of instruments and their masterful playing is also superb. Your vocals all blend so well too.
All-in-all a perfect production.
Cheers
Len



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- &mdash 12/19/07 - 09:25:35 AM
Thanks len.An indianesque is the word I chose to describe the eastern type singing at the beginning.I dont know if its a real word,and I also dont know if rebsie is of indian descent.

Its a nice concept to think of a song bouncing around forever.Then again - is there such a thing as forever? I dunno.Probably best if I just stuff a mince pie in my face and stop wondering.

Cheers Len

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Indianesque &mdash 12/19/07 - 10:16:08 AM
Yeah, actually I'm one-sixteenth Indian, thanks to a colonial liaison in 19th century Madras. It still manifests in a love of warbly vocals.

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Madras &mdash 12/20/07 - 10:16:52 AM
thats near the bullring shopping centre isnt it?

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Awesome collab. &mdash 12/19/07 - 09:01:54 AM
Great song.Excellent performances,production and song crating.

Blessings,

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= &mdash 12/20/07 - 10:18:26 AM
Cheers God.

I never heard the term 'song crating' before - interesting.Thanks very much

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Webster's Ways &mdash 12/20/07 - 11:27:39 AM
Crate (krat), n., v.,crated, crat-ing. -n. 1. a slatted wooden box for packing,shipping,or storing fruit,furniture,etc.3.informal. something rickety and dilapidated,esp. an automobile.5. to pack in a crate.

Craft (kraft), n.,pl.crafts v., craft-ed,craft-ing 1. an art,trade or occuopation requiring special skill.2.skill;dexterity 9.to make or manufacture with great skill and care.
My apologies,I'm pretty sure I meant 'crafting' and not crating!

Blessings,

Daniel

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- &mdash 12/20/07 - 01:11:37 PM
Cheers Daniel - what a very precise definition! Appreciated - Richard

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What a &mdash 12/19/07 - 10:02:35 AM
Great collab this is. I do like this folky-jazz style, the performances all round are excellent along with the arrangement. I like how it really moves along gathering to itself as it goes.... As does life, regards and all the best for the season to all here, M

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- &mdash 12/20/07 - 10:21:37 AM
Life cetainly does rush along,maurice - cant believe Ive been in the lakes 5 years now and only lay by a river once on a hot summers afternoon - and it was the slowest ones ever.Thanks very much you offer great support

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So well put together &mdash 12/19/07 - 10:21:08 AM
A great story and good performances all round.

The video was pretty neat as well.

Cheers

Dick



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.. &mdash 12/20/07 - 10:23:57 AM
Thanks Dick - the video could be better its a bit jumpy and the qualities terrible by comparison to what I had here oh well,might try re-converting

Cheers,Happy new year

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Really cool... &mdash 12/19/07 - 10:04:19 PM
...chord progression in the chorus...unique and really effective...

Powerful message

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- &mdash 12/21/07 - 08:34:40 AM
thank you guitapick

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Not to sound funny &mdash 12/19/07 - 11:36:53 PM
but i hear a bit of a few late '60's influences. but that's the true psychedelia garden to grow from. trippy with both feet on the ground.

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Rich and Rebs &mdash 12/20/07 - 01:38:29 AM
Thanks for asking me to participate on this little beauty. I had so much fun. It came out really open airy and lush. Certainly a 60's trippiness to it, what with the "indianesque" singing (perfect term if you ask me, great work Rebsie!). Plus, the added bonus of the video which is VERY cool.
Peace,
Philip

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Great &mdash 12/20/07 - 04:32:25 AM
Beautiful!


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And how I dig &mdash 12/20/07 - 04:33:43 AM
And how I dig your handling of the electric piano!!!

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Retro prog folk &mdash 12/20/07 - 08:30:35 AM
I really dig the retro prog folk feel, combining electro-bass and sparse electro piano (my fav sound on the track), the cross-genre nature of every layer. Very cool.

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Go &mdash 12/20/07 - 08:43:15 AM
Good outlay. I like the lead vox and flanking chorus bits judiciously applied. That's a funky juice harp keyboard sound. Excellent lyrics. The songs needs just a tad more "presence". It needs just one thin layer of gauze peeled back. The limitations of non-analog mixing on a shoestring budget, no doubt.

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Sup[erb... &mdash 12/20/07 - 09:58:55 AM
... from all involved ... what a wealth of talent. Beautiful track.... i need more listens before commenting more, but I loved this on first listen!?


steve

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well then!! &mdash 12/20/07 - 10:10:30 AM
made my christmas wish list a little shorter..was hoping for a new paddler tune and got it along with rebsie and phillip..WOWOW! great tune and production...nothing to say but excellent work and will now download,,thanks folks you have made my day!! hats off x 3!!

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Phenomenal Sound &mdash 12/20/07 - 10:30:08 AM
What a really perfect song this is.

Wow!

Thanks for the download!

Bob

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great collab &mdash 12/20/07 - 01:38:57 PM
I'm diggin it... It is very good.. Faved.. Well done

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I guess I don't need dinner... &mdash 12/20/07 - 08:33:10 PM
Lovely angel funk! I love the sonic separation between the voices. Very tasty!....

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Excellent &mdash 12/21/07 - 12:14:03 AM
This has such a great feel - kinda 60s keys but contempory beats. The vocals ace great and wonderfully mixed.... a really uplifting track - great collab guys.

steve

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Wonderful collab - cheers to you three &mdash 12/21/07 - 01:09:09 PM
and Paddler there'll be something extra in your stocking for hosting this fine tune. Love the mix of instruments and vocals - cool lyrics too. Happy Holidays!

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wow &mdash 12/21/07 - 06:34:05 PM
Paddler, racerat and Rebsie

This has a terrific rock catchiness to it. The backround singing really fits in and the lyrics are fun to listen to.

This is a pop radio hit tune, When I hear tunes like this I feel like pleading to radios that be and tell then hey this has the ability to go big on the radio.

Way to go. This should be a money tune on the radio.

That backround singing is so nice to hear.
Very impressed!

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Paddler, this is great........ &mdash 12/22/07 - 03:48:07 PM
Love all the vocals, nicely blended. The keys are killer, and the song has a ear friendly structure that is no work at all to listen to, unconciously keeping the beat with my feet/hands. I also like the acoustic strumming which is done superbly. Nothing to lose in a race for truth, so true.
PS: that video is tres cool.
Cheers,
Joe

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For some obscure reason.... &mdash 12/22/07 - 05:57:16 PM
....I don't like this - yet feel compelled to post ....hang on... now I got it - the HOOK is terrific - river of life - aye.

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Lovely bit of psychedelic... &mdash 12/22/07 - 10:22:31 PM
...Let's see...great arrangement and production, with stuff stopping and starting intelligently and creatively...Great blend of voices, great Sixties piano and great strumming acoustic... Great dulcimerish sound in there, too...

I figure along about the fifth listen, which is surely coming, I'll get some inkling what it's all about, which is about par for me and my favorite psychedelic songs...

The thing just sounds cool...

Ed

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Great &mdash 12/23/07 - 05:44:45 AM
Enjoyed every bit of this one: from the strumming guitar to the classy harmonies in the chorus to the funky rhodes to the stirring guitar.

Super collab.

Thanks
Bill

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ROLL ON, MIGHTY RIVER &mdash 12/23/07 - 09:00:07 AM
Real nice keyboards - Garth Hudson playful.
Love the changes going into the "vision of angels" change up.
Nice Talent Pool, here. Mixed so everyone has the right space.

As a guitarist, of course would like more definition in the outtro guitar part!

appreciation and best regards,
Merry Christmas
Cooper

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what a blend &mdash 12/23/07 - 07:15:07 PM
of sonics and talent. Wonderful smorgasborg of vocals. The synth and piano are my favorite. It just seems to strike such an original thread with me. Yet it also seems to keep on a familiar plain. Kudo's to Rebsie and Philip for outstanding contributions.

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Led Zep start &mdash 12/26/07 - 12:16:13 AM
had me waiting in anticipation - no disappointment either. Very nice combination of talents - now get back to the mince pies :)
Neil

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This is a great song &mdash 12/27/07 - 07:46:30 PM
The arrangement is perfect, and the performances are outstanding. Love the vocal on the first verse together with the keyboards. Nice harmonies and lovely contrast between the different voices. The lyrics are nicely done, and I love the instrumentation throughout. This is outstanding. Nice one, folks. Peace.

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River Of Life &mdash 01/07/08 - 01:53:38 AM
Howdy Paddler,
My compliments to both yourself, Racerat and Rebsie for an awesome work!!!! Loved this song very much, the vocals, instrumentation, arrangement and the awesome lyrics!!!!!!!! Just AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

Severely impressed by you and all here at MJ, Thanks,
Wade

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trippin' &mdash 01/18/08 - 07:20:38 PM
graphic

super progressive cadence to this song - befitting the prose written. slick song and collab, nice

. - Harold

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This is..... &mdash 01/21/08 - 06:55:05 PM
This is best all of you have done. Sorry it ways so late to hear. Really great music.
Lava

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Loved it! &mdash 02/14/08 - 04:09:49 AM
Great groove here! The lyrics...just perfect with the tune! Loved the changes and the vocals...particularly the female...great voice n harmonies!!

Well done!!

Peace
xox

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500th hit &mdash 02/19/08 - 02:40:48 PM
yeah that is a top tune. great vocals, very pro sound overall, how long did you spend on that.

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Great! &mdash 03/05/08 - 02:14:03 PM
Great song ... I enjoyed everything about it!
Thanks a lot for sharing and KUDOS to all.

Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi

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Enjoyable listen. &mdash 03/18/08 - 12:04:55 AM
and a lovely relaxing melodic sound ,the music.the vocals, the lyrics were all really really good, and very enjoyable to listen too.
And I also loved the title River Of Life. Thanks for sharing,

Peace Dee.

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