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A Lot Going On (That We Don't Know) by MacFerret [Email]

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Last Played: Feb 24, 2008 - 04:28:02 PM
Downloads: 22
Fans: 6
Uploaded: Dec 26, 2007 - 05:47:55 AM
Last Updated: Dec 26, 2007 - 05:47:55 AM



Description:
Original composition written in 2006 and rerecorded in Dec 2007

Lyrics:
VERSE 1
There’s a man who has just come down from the mountain
He seems to have some things he’d like to say.
But his hair is almost down to his trousers
There’s something about him that makes us look away.

VERSE 2
There’s a man who once knew Mohatma Ghandi
He walked a thousand miles on thin air.
But people cross the road to avoid him
Get a safe distance, then they stop and stare.

CHORUS 1
There’s a lot going on that we don’t know
There’s a lot going on that we don’t know
There’s a lot going on that we don’t know
There’s a lot going on that we don’t know

VERSE 3
There’s a learned man collects the stings of scorpions
He’s convinced that he can save the human race.
He could cure our ills and stop us getting older
But we’d rather throw it all back in his face.

VERSE 4
There are plenty men around who’ll rebuild you
Rearrange what God and nature made.
But no-one can explain why this will help you
They can’t lift your spirit but they can lift your face.

Hardware:
Mac Mini

Software:
Garageband, Band In A Box, Melodyne Uno
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Very good song &mdash 12/26/07 - 03:54:39 PM
I like this a lot. The vocal is nice - reminds me a little of Syd Barrett. The lyrics are interesting ("They can't lift your spirit but they can lift your face" is a killer line!) Nice melody and good construction. If I could nit-pick a bit about the mix - the drums seemed a little low in the mix to me. Bass has a good sound, but could also be a little higher. But this is just my take. This is a good, solid song. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year to you and yours. Peace.

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A Lot Going On (That We Don't Know) &mdash 12/26/07 - 04:01:33 PM
Superb song ...and totaly charming melody and idea
the singing quite soulful .I like how you arranged
the insterumets .cool sound my friend welldone !!

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Cool song ... &mdash 12/27/07 - 08:06:30 AM

.. I got more of a joy division/lightning seeds cross in the vocals. The register and the melody of the verses reminded me of our own MJer "jiguma", in that I could
hear him singing it. Like dajama, I loved that last line too.

Mixwise I would also bring the drums and bass up a little , I might 'treat' the piano a little too, otherwise a fine mix and song.

Trust your having a good holiday and look forward to
more tunes from you in 2008!

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Can't tell you... &mdash 12/27/07 - 11:28:59 AM
...how much I can relate to this tune. People can be so close minded. Miss so much.

Love the chorus. Well crafted tune.

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Nice to &mdash 01/09/08 - 07:22:19 AM
hear such a British voice. Lovely song and very well performed and recorded. Excellent.
Cheers
Len



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