Broken Lies

moorlandt

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A complete remake of a song I created about two years ago. Not exactly my typical down-tempo genre... It was fun and I hope you enjoy it as such.
I'm not sure about the genre 'gothic rock' (the closest I could come up with). I suppose it's something more 'gothic-electro-dance-pop'... Whatever, it's danceable... mmm... I think so... partially:-)

-Walt

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Hits: 1849
Comments: 40
Fans: 22
Plays: 233
Downloads: 90
Votes: 8
Uploaded: Dec 26, 2007 - 11:08:30 AM
Last Updated: Dec 28, 2007 - 03:12:27 AM Last Played: Nov 24, 2009 - 09:07:47 AM

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dajama	dajama said 700 days ago (December 26th, 2007)
	Nice one Great sound and production. Sounded great in the headphones. I particularly like the abrupt piano riffs and the "brass" riff on the break. Vocal performance is terrific - reminded me somewhat of Gary Numan (which in my book is a good thing btw!) Nice rolling, sense of motion feel to the music, and good beats. Nice work. Peace. Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)

moorlandt	moorlandt said 699 days ago (December 27th, 2007)
	david the piano riff and the brass melody in the bridge where two of the elements I really wanted to keep unchanged. They are kind of the hook of the song. Thanks for the sweet compliments and most of all for listening. Much appreciated. -Walt Check out my latest song called boundaries

thoddi

thoddi said 700 days ago (December 26th, 2007)

use of fx
Lots of interesting fx use in here. Very clever use of the echo's both on the keys and on your vox.
The repeating piano figure going up and down was a neat hook-line.

As I tend to be a soul/blues guy, I can't quite get into the groove of this genre with total devotion, but I can recognize that you must have enjoyed making it and that it is a well craftet piece of music:)

Check out my latest song called Don't tell me what I can't w/KTB and Ingve

moorlandt	moorlandt said 699 days ago (December 27th, 2007)
	thor Thanks again so much for popping in and taking the time to listen and comment. Even more appreciated knowing you as indeed the soul&blues guy you are;-) This is indeed a bit a new experience for me as well, but I like to broaden my musical horizons from time to time. And sure, it was tons of fun! -Walt Check out my latest song called boundaries

	said 700 days ago (December 26th, 2007)
	Enjoy it I did very trippy like the piano riff! excellent and pro mix!

moorlandt	moorlandt said 699 days ago (December 27th, 2007)
	ego Glad you enjoyed it, man. And thanks for popping in... -Walt Check out my latest song called boundaries

Feter	Feter said 699 days ago (December 26th, 2007)
	Broken Lies Superb mood in singing my friend .great production as always ...thank you and Happy Holidays ! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

moorlandt	moorlandt said 699 days ago (December 27th, 2007)
	feter Always happy to see you popping up on my page. Thanks again for the lovely comment, mate. -Walt Check out my latest song called boundaries

ktb	ktb said 699 days ago (December 26th, 2007)
	cool Its you but its not! Love the syncopation and the recurring piano riff. Extremely well mixed. Sounds great in the cans Check out my latest song called Texas stump

moorlandt	moorlandt said 699 days ago (December 27th, 2007)
	ktb It's me and it's not me:-) That's a great way to put it, haha. I know exactly what you mean, and I much appreciate your words. Thanks again! -Walt Check out my latest song called boundaries

jiguma	jiguma said 699 days ago (December 26th, 2007)
	Great sounds Walt ..... ..... and great timing. Neat fx and piano work. Can't recall the original, but this is really good. So different to your usual offerings. Neil Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

moorlandt	moorlandt said 698 days ago (December 28th, 2007)
	neil a variation of dishes keeps the man's appetite sharp... just a Flemish saying. Thanks for the listen and the words, Neil. And thanks for still following my sidesteps:-) -Walt Check out my latest song called boundaries

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 699 days ago (December 26th, 2007)
	well sir... some intense production here. you really played the stereo field wonderfully on this. this is another great piece of you doing something a bit different. I can see why you where having a blast with this. Check out my latest song called November

moorlandt	moorlandt said 698 days ago (December 28th, 2007)
	vic Although I purchased Logic recently, I think I'm still glued to GB for quite a while. Perhaps just out of laziness:-) So I'm glad you liked the production performance. Thanks so much again for passing by. And you know that the appreciation is absolutely mutual. -Walt Check out my latest song called boundaries

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 699 days ago (December 27th, 2007)
	Loud and clear This sounds very good. Lots of sounds going on, and everything clearly audible. Nice job. The whole arrangement is very good, with the treatmnt of the vocals, and that piano riff. That one actually makes the song. Cool. Check out my latest song called Desert Stars

moorlandt	moorlandt said 698 days ago (December 28th, 2007)
	victor I probably never used so many tracks as I did in this song. An achievement for a guy like me who hates complexity:-) Thanks for commenting. Very much appreciated. -Walt Check out my latest song called boundaries

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 699 days ago (December 27th, 2007)
	Piano Hooked Me Super original treatment to the piano and the staccato vocals. You have such a cool voice and you use it well in this rather unusual gothic song. The horns were interesting. I've downloaded this one. Thanks for posting a really good song. Bob Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

moorlandt	moorlandt said 698 days ago (December 28th, 2007)
	bob I'm always thrilled to know who actually downloads a song of mine. Thanks for telling me. And be sure I cherish your sweet comment. -Walt Check out my latest song called boundaries

timothy devine

timothy devine said 698 days ago (December 27th, 2007)

at the intro riff/I'm dancing
You have exhibited your vocal can fit anywhere. You have one of the most identifiable voices on the planet.
along with Neil young, Bob Dylan, and Jiguma.
You are in good company for sure... The exactness in you vocal performance is impressive...
This tune is very creative in its full bodied production. You have such good ideas when it comes to creating a sound to enhance your great song-writing. I really dig the drum pics, they give the tune great strenth. You conjure up a sense of invincibility wit this cut.
I could dig some kind of chordal change up with a cutting guitar solo from maybe mcboy or a rocker like PickQuick Records or even a subtle slippery ziti solo....

I am a guitar solo type o guy...
anothe suggestion...
I'm full of em tonight...
Some harmonies against you vocal to sweetin the pot would be cool...
You voice sounds so cool on' the same herd' with the clean and clear Lisa(ledebutant) vocal accompaniment.
Just IMHO
I have spoken
great great sound
I loved this song
a keeper
peace

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moorlandt

moorlandt said 697 days ago (December 29th, 2007)

tim
you're way too kind, man... Thanks so much for the lovely compliments. And I'm really considering your suggestions. On the other side, I don't want to make the song too 'lovely'(cfr. the vocal harmonies). It's a very cold, almost robotic-like song, and that's something I definitely want to keep.

Neil Young, Bob Dylan and Jiguma. Indeed, veeeery great company:-) Thanks so much again, Tim!

-Walt

Check out my latest song called boundaries

Estella	Estella said 698 days ago (December 27th, 2007)
	Is there anything... ...that you can't do? Wow. And when that horn part comes in, it just gets better and better! If it is possible, I am an even bigger fan than I was! Fantastic job in trying something new--that means you are a true artist: more interested in change than you are afraid of change. Admirable. Check out my latest song called Este Momento

moorlandt	moorlandt said 697 days ago (December 29th, 2007)
	estella Why do your comments always make me blush? You're spoiling me again way too much. And all I can say is: thank you, dear Estella:-) Hope to hear a lot more of your beautiful voice in the coming year! -Walt Check out my latest song called boundaries

lengold	lengold said 698 days ago (December 28th, 2007)
	What a great driving beat - and fantastic production. If this wasn't free I'd buy it. Thanks. Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

moorlandt	moorlandt said 697 days ago (December 29th, 2007)
	len ...oh, you CAN buy it if you insist:-) Very happy you popped up again. And thanks a bunch for your comment. -Walt Check out my latest song called boundaries

J.A.Stewart	J.A.Stewart said 698 days ago (December 28th, 2007)
	Tull of The Millenium Well done, Walt. I really do believe you have the sound of an updated Jethro Tull... with so many interesting quirks and inventions. It all has your unique stamp. You are flowering, my friend. ;) --- Joe Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

moorlandt	moorlandt said 697 days ago (December 29th, 2007)
	joe Well, thanks a bunch Joe. That's really a hell of a compliment... as long as I don't get the looks of Ian Anderson, I'm OK with it :-) Thanks so much again for your visit and your very nice comment. Wishing you all the best. -Walt Check out my latest song called boundaries

eleveneyes	eleveneyes said 698 days ago (December 28th, 2007)
	Broken Lies - - what a great title. This is a sonic joy. Loved every bit of it on every level. What a great sound you got going on here. Full of surprises. Great mix and production with vocals that are stylish yet unique - delivered in a way only Mr. Vandervelde can do. perfect. Check out my latest song called Here With You - Better MIX

djdrshaman	djdrshaman said 697 days ago (December 29th, 2007)
	oh yeah great original sound- professional quality mix - thoroughly enjoyed this -thx Check out my latest song called The East Weeps in the West (collab w/ birdmanwayne)

moorlandt	moorlandt said 696 days ago (December 30th, 2007)
	shaman Thanks a million for the listen and the comment! Much appreciated. -Walt Check out my latest song called boundaries

moorlandt	moorlandt said 696 days ago (December 30th, 2007)
	Ray What a bunch of compliments... Thanks so much, mate! Let me tell you that the appreciation is absolutely mutual... -Mr. Vandervelde:-) Check out my latest song called boundaries

guitapick	guitapick said 697 days ago (December 29th, 2007)
	Wow... ...this is way too cool. The synching of the vox echo with the beat just blew me away. Drew me right in there. Piano lines...very on it... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

moorlandt	moorlandt said 696 days ago (December 30th, 2007)
	bob Thank you so much for popping in again. Made me a real pleasure. Wishing you all the best in the new year! -Walt Check out my latest song called boundaries

apb

apb said 696 days ago (December 30th, 2007)

Remarkable..

.. aced the production Walter. Solid tune and nicely different and fresh. The beats and work on the vocal playing off the delay are worth special mention .. though I'm not keen on the Paul Hardcastle "19" 'l l l l l lies' stuttering myself to be perfectly honest.

I liked all the parts and how they interplay with each other - it does have the electropop thing and as David mentioned, with your (excellent) voice, leads me to think of Gary Numan too, as closest kin. Having said that, I would have been tempted to try the piano as a deep analog synth, something sawy, bit of bite to it.

Cool song, enjoyeable listen, brilliant production/mix.

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moorlandt

moorlandt said 696 days ago (December 30th, 2007)

alan
You might be right about the stuttering on 'lies'. I think I'd rather finetune it for the CD version or just leave it out. About replacing the piano by a deep synth: I just did the opposite at the time. IMHO the piano (and perhaps also the brass part) give the song this unusual edge. But I guess any song is like a portion of french fries: I like them with mayonnaise and perhaps you prefer ketchup:-)

Thanks so much again for popping in, mate! And have a spledid year ahead!
-Walt

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BranDaMan	BranDaMan said 696 days ago (December 30th, 2007)
	Really cool! I love the whole experimental/dance feel this has. Nice piano and vocal performances. I particularly liked the part where the brass came in, quite unpredictable which is a good thing. Thanks for sharing! Check out my latest song called Giving Up (Instrumental)

moorlandt	moorlandt said 695 days ago (December 31st, 2007)
	brandon Thanks so much for passing by. Much appreciated. And all the best in the coming year! -Walt Check out my latest song called boundaries

damiengh	damiengh said 695 days ago (December 31st, 2007)
	very Very effective driving, tension level throughout. This is one of your best. I enjoyed it much. This tune also lends itself to add some rapping in the background. This is really bold stuff. Check out my latest song called Tea and Scones

moorlandt	moorlandt said 693 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)
	damien Yeah, that rapping is perhaps not a bad idea. I keep it in mind... Thanks a bunch for popping in, Damien. Very much appreciated. -Walt Check out my latest song called boundaries

Ed Hannifin

Ed Hannifin said 689 days ago (January 6th, 2008)

I like the beat....
...and I like the staccato synth and the starting-and-stopping piano...

The mix and the arrangement work well together in terms of accentuating the hooks in the rhythm and lyrics...

This IS different from what I've heard from you before, but nicely so. A great change, and one that would give new life to slower tunes if it was on a CD among them...

Ed

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LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 586 days ago (April 18th, 2008)
	Darkwave as it should be! Provocative and mystical. Love the brass break in the middle - very creative. We have common tastes! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

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Name: walter vandervelde

Less is more. Always in a stage of learning. Thanks for listening and much love from brussels. moorlandt@moorlandt.com Here's a kind invitation to discover my very first album 'waiting again' on my website. ... [see more]

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Gothic rock evolved out of post punk during the late 1970s. Originally considered just a label for a small handful of punk rock/post punk bands, goth only began to be defined as a separate movement in 1981. While most punk bands focused on aggressive

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