All Alone

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Matt M. and I originally wrote and recorded this years and years ago, Matt: the lyrics, me: the music. I just decided to take a shot at re-recording it. It's a straight up rocker with lyrics that don't make you think too hard (sorry Matt), and at 2:30 not a huge time investment either. It's simple, with 2 guitars, bass, drums, a lead vocal and 2 backing vocals. I did everything on this one. Hope you like. Constructive criticism welcome, as always.

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Hits: 1614
Comments: 50
Fans: 28
Plays: 152
Downloads: 60
Votes: 11
Uploaded: Jan 01, 2008 - 05:30:53 PM
Last Updated: Jan 01, 2008 - 10:54:07 PM Last Played: Aug 26, 2009 - 03:04:25 AM

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Keywords:

all (30), alone (42), afternoon (6), you (152), friend (114), gone (26), go (16)

Hardware:

2 Ghz G5, all the stuff listed in my profile

Software:

Logic Pro 8

Comments

	said 691 days ago (January 1st, 2008)
	allright!!!!! Nothing like striaght forward rockin. This sounds real live, like your jammin with a bunch of your buddies havin fun. I could just picture seeing this played in some small club. Funny that the lyrics keep repeating all alone

racerat	racerat said 690 days ago (January 3rd, 2008)
	all alone Hey Ego, I actually did play this at a small club once in Manhattan---on acoustic at an open mic, all alone. Quite a different sound played that way I assure you. Cheers Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

Feter	Feter said 691 days ago (January 1st, 2008)
	All Alone Powerfull headbangin rockin song ..mean guitar works just great no cunstrutive friend here but big thnx for sharin this and best wishes for the new Year !! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

Aaron David	Aaron David said 691 days ago (January 1st, 2008)
	Pretty good Hi Philip... I like it. Short and catchy. Maybe a bit dry in the mix? I know if you make electrics too wet they get all muddy... maybe more on the vocals side... just a thought :) Check out my latest song called Hearts Alive

racerat	racerat said 690 days ago (January 3rd, 2008)
	wet Hey Aaron, Thanks for poppin' in. Yeah I tried everything on the vox and if I made them wetter they got all sloppy sounding (no pun intended...really) It may be simple but I had a hard time mixing this one and when things get tough, the first thing to go is reverb. Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

ktb	ktb said 691 days ago (January 1st, 2008)
	killer tune. solid rocker. the instrumental parts are all the more amazing knowing you did this solo. Huge guitars and great vocal. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

racerat	racerat said 690 days ago (January 3rd, 2008)
	real props from one of my fav guitar hero's. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 691 days ago (January 1st, 2008)
	dang!! kicks in and kicks butt. great riff with a lot of adeneline surging. I would pretty much say what Z.H. says, a killer bar band opener. Check out my latest song called November

bud	bud said 691 days ago (January 1st, 2008)
	Great sound heavy early SF hard psychedelic punk - Flaming Groovies etc. Love it. No crits - just envy. Check out my latest song called eye for you (w/particledots and michael2)

racerat	racerat said 690 days ago (January 3rd, 2008)
	crit Come on Bud, I know you have it in you. Just one. You are one of the people I'd really sit up straight and listen to with some criticism.... Say Yo to Blkyn for me, P Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

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dajama said 691 days ago (January 1st, 2008)

This is amazing
Easy to characterize it as a straight ahead rocker, but let's face it, it's not that easy to do this as well as this! (Does that make sense?) Anyway, great track. Love the guitar sounds, and especially the solo. Drums have a good sound. (If I was going to nitpick on the recording, I'd say the cymbals sound a bit harsh, but like I say, just a nit...) This rocks. Outstanding. Great way to kick the new year into life. Nice one. Peace.

Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)

racerat	racerat said 690 days ago (January 3rd, 2008)
	drums I used BFD drums for this that a pal from the UK who shall remain nameless gave me. It has been an uphill battle learning how to use them well, they aren't too intuitive. Thanks for the comment on the cymbals. I actually had cut them back already, the crash was very harsh and sharp, maybe I need to go back and give it another listen. Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

	said 691 days ago (January 1st, 2008)
	YEAH!!! I just had to give this 10's for "Writing"! Great open, loose sound; plenty of energy; what's not to like? Gonna be a big year, I think.

echoroom	echoroom said 691 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)
	All together! All killer, no filler - I freakin love this, it starts, gets its teeth into you, and doesnt let up til the very end. Guitar sounds ace, your vocal is excellent (Grrreat harmonies) and the whole mix really sparkles - a great rocker! First day back at work, and this really shook me awake this morning! steve Check out my latest song called Deeper (w/t Racerat)

racerat	racerat said 690 days ago (January 3rd, 2008)
	Keeping Steve awake at work That's my mission. But I'm sorry to say that I, too, may be a working stiff again soon, so you may have to just return the favor! Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

davisamerica	davisamerica said 691 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)
	right then phillip yep agree with all....killer rocker to the bone...man u just knock me out! hats off to you my friend! Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 691 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)
	Live Human Target Great stuff Phillip. It was a nice fireworks display in my office! BOOM! BANG! 2008 will be one to remember at this place we call home! Bob Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

racerat	racerat said 690 days ago (January 3rd, 2008)
	five Hey Bob, Thanks for the listen as usual! Now that I have seen your ugly mug in person on video, I have a whole new appreciation for your avatar. Did you paint that one? It's great, and totally captures you....the real you that is....the twisted you. Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 690 days ago (January 3rd, 2008)
	Twisted You've seen my ugly mug in person on video and now on canvas on the internet. Yes, it is the real me and yes, I'm rather twisted. Funny how the expression "birds of a feather" suddenly comes to mind... Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

dolby	dolby said 691 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)
	Yep... ...god start to the new year. Hopefully we'll have more stripped down rockers like this over the coming months. It's all well and good having a symphony orchestra in a box but if you can get creative with just the good old Guitar, Bass Drums & Vocals line up then you're onto a winner. Solid song, well made. Phil Check out my latest song called You Can't Win Them All

dolby	dolby said 691 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)
	Doh... ...that was of course "good" start to the new year. You're good but not that good :-)) P. Check out my latest song called You Can't Win Them All

racerat	racerat said 690 days ago (January 3rd, 2008)
	God Philip, Actually I liked it the other way, this song being a "God start to the new year" Rawk-On! (hand making the sign of the devil...) ... gotta go listen to some Tenacious D.... Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

michael2	michael2 said 691 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)
	nice one racerat love the song, the sound of the band and the harmonizing is great. you always get the best guitar sounds.and the drums are really rocking, great stuff. Check out my latest song called Behind Enemy Lines (w/Bud and Particle Dots)

racerat	racerat said 690 days ago (January 3rd, 2008)
	bed I just listened to your new song called "I could go to bed (w/Bud)" and if you say MY guitar tone is cool, I am truly honored, because in my book you are now a guitar tone SUPER-GOD! Anyone reading this, after my song finishes playing, go check out the above song. But not before....;-) Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

Moviz	Moviz said 690 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)
	The double vocal works great on this song and the whole sound is fine and works well. Really good mix and catchy tune, cheers M Check out my latest song called Come Back Billie

J.A.Stewart	J.A.Stewart said 690 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)
	You Could Slip This Into... a Best of GarageBand Rock compilation and I'm not sure anyone would be any the wiser. The only thing I might do differently is keep the vocal solo in the first part and then add harmonies as it progresses. Cool, straight-ahead rocker. ;) --- Joe Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

racerat	racerat said 690 days ago (January 3rd, 2008)
	good one Joe, Thanks for the suggestion. I am not really satisfied yet with the vocals on this. It may be a simple tune, but it was a hard one to mix. I like the idea of bringing the harmonies in later and/or gradually. They are a little too ever-present. Thanks for the idea! Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

Mcboy	Mcboy said 690 days ago (January 3rd, 2008)
	rocker rocker .....rock on! Check out my latest song called Heros( aclarke/mcboy)

racerat	racerat said 689 days ago (January 4th, 2008)
	Mc Boy, Thx for the listen. I love your new one, the sound-check solo blues jam. Completely tasty. Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

c4rson	c4rson said 690 days ago (January 3rd, 2008)
	Hi Love it man... It sounds like work done by Brian James... (early Damned) And that's meant as a compliment... Keep doing it dude... :-)) Check out my latest song called Diamond Eyes

racerat	racerat said 682 days ago (January 10th, 2008)
	Damned Cool! I love the Damned! That's a first for that comparison. Thx Carson! Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

lavalamp	lavalamp said 689 days ago (January 4th, 2008)
	great rock tune Nice true rock sound here. Straight up rock song. Hey RR, I'm back- Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

racerat	racerat said 677 days ago (January 15th, 2008)
	Dave Thanks Dave. Simple is better. Sometimes I just gotta get back to my roots. Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

craft	craft said 689 days ago (January 4th, 2008)
	cool rock This one is very catchy... Love it as always... Nice vocals and guitar playing! You did a great job.. Soundz like a live act... Check out my latest song called Blue Lights (feat. Spleenveil)

racerat	racerat said 677 days ago (January 15th, 2008)
	Crafty Thanks dude. Always happy when you drop by. I'll get to that bass-line as soon as possible! I swear! Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 687 days ago (January 5th, 2008)
	Yea I really like this.I especially like the part where it goes 4/4 to 2/4 a few times then back to 4/4.You have a fantastic rock voice.Great song! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

racerat	racerat said 677 days ago (January 15th, 2008)
	timing Thanks Mark. I really don't usually fiddle with timing changes, but that is how I wrote this tune many moons ago, so I had to go with it. Your new song "Alman/balld/Jig" is beautiful. Nice work. It's always nice to get a comment you. Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

	said 687 days ago (January 6th, 2008)
	Rock the house! An excellent, classic hit-and-run rocker! I thoroughly enjoyed this! Be well!

said 685 days ago (January 8th, 2008)

Grinning
...stuff like this reminds me why we pick up guitars in the first place. Worth pulling over and cracking up the volume to shake the windows loose for!

Love the pulse and loose, exuberant energy just bouncing off the walls. Simple, clean rock is difficult to get to sound 'right' but this sounds like a cold beer, ashtrays shaking on the bar and a girl in a leather vest asking if I want another round. You betcha!

racerat	racerat said 677 days ago (January 15th, 2008)
	painting the picture Man, your description makes me want to be 18 and do all those foggy nights in bar bands all over again. I've always said that playing distorted guitar is like driving a sports car reeeeeally fast, without the shattered glass, twisted steel and blood part. Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

Nick_Flash	Nick_Flash said 678 days ago (January 14th, 2008)
	Raw sound It sounds like you had fun with this one. I know I did listening to it. It still has a cool raw sound to it - not too overproduced, which I like to hear. Check out my latest song called Wake Up

racerat	racerat said 677 days ago (January 15th, 2008)
	Nick Thanks for the listen. I am waiting (somewhat patiently...) for more from you. I keep checkin your page. Gimme a shout when you post. I love "With You". Philip Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

	said 668 days ago (January 24th, 2008)
	I like your studio setup (profile pic)... Sorry this slipped my radar but the energy contained here is palpable, cool lyrics and the guitars are killer, I look forward to to your future projects

artneuro	artneuro said 646 days ago (February 16th, 2008)
	Cool! Took me a while to get around to it, but I've com to listen to your wares. I think this is pretty gas. I can imagine this pouring out of a pub late at night at 120dB so thumbs up for that! Particularly nice work on the bass guitar. Check out my latest song called I'm Sad

Youra	Youra said 637 days ago (February 24th, 2008)
	Hi ! Happy to hear you're still around making your great rock songs. This one really kicks asses ! Keep on rockin' Dude ! Check out my latest song called Funkaboka

	said 629 days ago (March 3rd, 2008)
	Great! Very nice song Philip, very good vocals you have and I wish someday to hear it with Matt's vocals, I've always been a huge fan of his vocal abilities. You're doing really fine friend. Take Care - Yeman A. Al-Rawi

8piscean8	8piscean8 said 615 days ago (March 18th, 2008)
	Sweet This song has a great raw live feel to it. I really like the bass sound. My only gripe is that the crash cymbals sound a little harsh. I shouldn't of listened to this song before I went to bed. I feel sort of revitalized now and feel like I should be working at a frantic pace or something. Great mix and production as always! Check out my latest song called The End

racerat	racerat said 613 days ago (March 20th, 2008)
	8 Thanx 8pis, Sorry to have kept you up! Noted on the cymbals, I agree, there are a bunch of things I addressed in a remix after I posted this, but I haven't wanted to lose my comments to repost the new one. I also pulled back the backing vox a lot, they are way to prevalent. But, glad to hear your constructive crit as always. P Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

	said 609 days ago (March 24th, 2008)
	yum mmmm sweet, nice and dirty, straight from the states too my little laptop on the other side of the world, and it still sounds genuine. id crank this one laying on a deck chair in the middle of the arizona desert if that makes any sense.

stacey	stacey said 602 days ago (March 30th, 2008)
	DUDE! I'm so digging this song! Thanks so much for sharing it! Stacey K. Black Check out my latest song called tick tock

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Name: Philip VanDusen

I went to school for the fine arts, painting, and taught that for a while, but I am now a graphic design executive by day, and a musician most the rest of the time. I play guitar and bass mostly, do midi synth stuff, use drum machine... [see more]

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