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So Hard To Quit by Brian D [Email]

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Hits: 960
Comments: 38
Votes: 10
Plays: 112
Last Played: Oct 01, 2008 - 01:02:51 PM
Downloads: 64
Fans: 23
Uploaded: Jan 07, 2008 - 07:04:58 PM
Last Updated: Jan 07, 2008 - 07:04:58 PM
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Description:
Portishead meets Built to Spill by way of I Want You (She's So Heavy). sort of. a chorus-less song about trying to quit anything that isn't good for you. sort of. it's really just an excuse to play wah wah guitar!

Lyrics:
it's automatic - and out of control - purrs like a kitten but without a soul
automated meager demands - you want to hold it but it's out of your hands

happiness is happenstance - and when it walks it does a nasty dance
it's tongue is twisted - so hard to tweak - you want to chase it but you don't have the cheek

you don't have the cheek - and it's so hard to speak

percolating - won't come to a boil - feeling dirty but without the soil
oscillating - unable to quit - you want to change it but you're scared to commit

you're scared to commit - it's so hard to quit......



Hardware:
G5 Dual 2GHz

Software:
Garageband with M Tron plug-in
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So Hard To Quit &mdash 01/07/08 - 08:02:53 PM
Man this is one of the most powerful songs you
recorded ever ..!! great singing the arrangment
the guitar work ..I think its a classic ...
the wah wah just in time ..the taste so groovey
my friend ..KUDOS !!

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thanks! &mdash 01/08/08 - 12:29:00 PM
thanks! I'm glad you like it

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what a cool song! &mdash 01/07/08 - 08:07:12 PM
You sing so so good....as usual. You have such talent for creating music. This rocks!! Really enjoyed this. Great job Brian!

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thanks &mdash 01/08/08 - 01:30:28 PM
thanks for the nice words - I'm glad you think it rocks! I usually only kinda rock.

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tight! &mdash 01/07/08 - 08:08:50 PM
This is an incredible tune. I didn't miss not having a bridge at all! The vocal is so slinky and sneaky sounding, it really hit the spot. The guitar harmonies are killer and the wah guitar lead was awesome. Production flawless as usual. Fav'd and D/L'd. Thanks.
Philip



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most enjoyed &mdash 01/07/08 - 08:11:52 PM
a very change of pace. brilliant . the production is outstanding. It is indeed slinky and sweet.

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Outstanding song Brian &mdash 01/07/08 - 08:42:18 PM
Tight mix, great lyrics, great guitar, 10's all the way my friend, and I don't give them out lightly either.
Direct download, but of course all I got when I downloaded it was about 27 bytes of nothing. I'll try that again later.

Kudos Brian for a song the touches a nerve and take you along for the ride. This could get addictive man.

Ed

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this is &mdash 01/07/08 - 08:42:28 PM
professional man, something id buy in the store no doubt, very slippery and crazy, loved it

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thanks &mdash 01/08/08 - 01:16:32 PM
thanks for checking this out

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Lennonesque &mdash 01/07/08 - 09:55:56 PM
Primal screams and all. lol

Lots of Beatles feels and touches in here on the harmony guitar parts, with the wah lead adding an interesting touch.

Thematically, it reminded me a bit of *I'm So Tired* of the White Album.

Nicely done on all levels. ;)

--- Joe

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thanks &mdash 01/08/08 - 12:30:53 PM
I love I'm So Tired _ I'm flattered by the comparison, for sure. thanks for listening

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Noitcidda &mdash 01/07/08 - 11:49:31 PM
i picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.
love this freaking song!
stellar performance on every level and it just kept getting better and better as it went on. love the bass slides in the outro jam especially. Fantasic!!!


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thanks &mdash 01/08/08 - 12:33:02 PM
that's a good one! don't sniff glue! I was hooked on Elmer's for years - just kidding.

I was emulating I Want You (She's So Heavy) on the bass slides. thanks for listening

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Great song &mdash 01/08/08 - 01:42:54 AM
Man this is good! really enjoyed it, well mixed and the guitar is excellent. Best thing I have heard on here for sometime.

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thanks &mdash 01/08/08 - 01:03:59 PM
thanks for checking this out!

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Whoa &mdash 01/08/08 - 05:57:06 AM
My God, Brian! Unbelievable song. This song has a swagger to it that is amazing. . .when you break into the "so hard to quit" for the first time it is magical---magical I tell you! :-)

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thanks! &mdash 01/08/08 - 12:58:15 PM
.........he said whilst blushing

thanks for listening

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Great song &mdash 01/08/08 - 06:39:11 AM
Lovely sound, and great playing. The guitar sounds great, and the lyrics are smart, provocative, and humorous. Vocal sound is good, and the performance is very good. Love the lead! Very nice work. Kudos. Peace.

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cool tune &mdash 01/08/08 - 09:01:19 AM
nice bass playing and singing. like this one a lot, has an alt-rock feel to it. cheers bro

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thanks &mdash 01/08/08 - 12:59:46 PM
thanks!

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Awesome piece of music. &mdash 01/08/08 - 12:26:40 PM
Your post has a so many elements that one could comment on.Full sound,excellent production,songwriting and songcrafting.Lots of little Beatle 'bits' throughout and wow I love the keyboard/bass riffs,melody,etc.etc.Instant fav,much enjoyed.First rate stuff Brain!

Blessings,

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thanks &mdash 01/08/08 - 01:05:52 PM
I can't help myself with the Beatle bits! It's in me blood. thanks for listening!

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Bass is great &mdash 01/08/08 - 02:00:25 PM
Nice thumpy bass. Like the darkness at the start, followed by a way cool break (The guitar!)

Brian you're really good.
Dave

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Just discovered &mdash 01/08/08 - 07:34:04 PM
Built to Spill.. most excellent band. So you had my attention before the song started playing.

Excellent groove- so much to like and me without a clue where to begin. Ah hell, great song in every regard! Make more!

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thanks &mdash 01/09/08 - 09:10:29 PM
yes, I love Built To Spill. no one plays gnarly wah wah like Doug Martsch (these days, anyway) thanks for listening!

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My internet &mdash 01/09/08 - 01:18:42 AM
wasn't working yesterday and I knew you had a new song. I was having really bad withdrawal symptoms from that.
I didn't think it was possible for your songs/production to get any better - and then there is this.
Just listened three times straight - Brian this is gorgeous, I am in love with it. Someone said above 'magical' - I think that sums it up.
Cheers
Len




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thanks &mdash 01/09/08 - 09:13:13 PM
thanks, Len. I'm glad you like it. it's sort of different for me. I pretended to be a guitar hero (with lots of mugging in the mirror)!

cheers!

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very nice &mdash 01/09/08 - 11:26:19 AM
I like the keyboards in my right ear. Great set of chords going on in there.
Personally would have liked your vocals a bit more up in the mix but apart from that it's great. A slight Mott the Hoople vibe going on at the end..or is it just me?? Good work

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thanks &mdash 01/09/08 - 09:16:04 PM
I could make them louder. I usually ride them high, but I wanted to be murky here. I love Mott The Hoople, but it wasn't my intention here. I guess it all comes out whether we know it or not! thanks for listening!

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Hmmmm... &mdash 01/09/08 - 10:04:58 PM
...why do I want a cigarette, now? Been so long...

Wah sounds great....excuses or none...



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thanks &mdash 01/11/08 - 11:31:12 PM
mmm. cigarettes.......no, I gave them up!

thanks for listening!

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creeping around the corner &mdash 01/12/08 - 05:59:29 PM
a lot of tug and pull that adds drama. I am hearing some white album reference in style at times. excellent piece!

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Slinky &mdash 01/13/08 - 12:43:34 PM
This is a musical oddity - but a killer track. Truely original but catchy and polished - when the guitar kicks in, it REALLY kicks. Most excellent.

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phew! &mdash 01/13/08 - 02:29:08 PM
glad i clicked on this one. awesome track! the structure reminds me a little of one of my favorite bands, muse. great singing, guitar playing, writing... everything! Nice work man!

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ssssssssss...... &mdash 01/14/08 - 01:53:04 PM
sssweeeet, sultry, seductive, just plain sibilant. Intriguing overall sound here, reminds me a teeny bit of a downtempo David Bowie almost... with a hint of a Beatles-like powerful pop-tune underneath (on the order of "Hey Jude")... and some chewy enigmatic lyrics, great singing, just about PERFECT orchestration. This is a really great piece of music all around.
Nasty nice, gets under your skin, bores into your skull... just my style.
ttfn,
Drakonis

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Wow &mdash 01/19/08 - 08:39:35 PM
this is amazing.Just a perfect song.Great guitar playing.Awesome vocals.Does remind me of "I Want You"- the riff is so good I could listen to it repeat for another 5 minutes!

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WOW!!! &mdash 04/03/08 - 11:16:17 AM
I am sooo a fan of yours now!! This also has a Bowie flavor to it. I love this tune!!!

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I'm wearin' out the download icon! &mdash 04/18/08 - 08:33:07 PM
Hey - I finally found someone else who used "happenstance" in a song! (Now you have to use "hyrdostatic" and we'll be even!) Seriously, another fine one I can't help but compliment you on. Brian May meets Terry Kath (and 10cc?!) on those electric leads?! Well, maybe or not, a great, dynamic touch. And your vocal just doesn't get better. Damn, I need to DL this one too!

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