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Mnemonic [reprise] by stellalucia [Email]
Genre: Art Rock

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SONG STATS:
Hits: 577
Comments: 18
Votes: 4
Plays: 59
Last Played: Sep 26, 2008 - 06:37:38 AM
Downloads: 27
Fans: 16
Uploaded: Jan 30, 2008 - 02:02:22 AM
Last Updated: Jan 29, 2008 - 11:34:33 PM
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Keywords:
mnemonic (1), stella (1)
Description:
remix and re-recording of the song "Mnemonic" by my ex-band The Duchess Of Lightning: http://www.myspace.com/theduchessoflightning

Lyrics:
Little star of inebriation,
you're going away on a real vacation
before we turn off all the lights
I wanna see your face and your fishnet tights
please let down your dirty hair
never know what I'm gonna find in there
let's go to the diner and get grilled cheese,
no need for a booth, we can sit on our knees

we can sit on our knees

You're the only sphinx I've ever met firsthand
you spin the riddles of our candyland
and you walk around just like a stealthy kitty
never knew I'd think a girl could be so pretty
I wanna come with you, but you don't think so
you've gotta love everyone, how far you'll go!
I'm sure one day, you'll be a big star
for doing nothing, that's how pretty you are

that's how pretty you are.

lyrics © Gabby Smith 2006

Hardware:
Gretsch Electromatic Bass, MacBook, tambourine

Software:
musical typing hahaha
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Your voice is great on this song &mdash 01/30/08 - 12:22:48 PM
I really like the intimacy and phrasing. Also - the minimal arrangement is nice. Good bass as rhythm/lead. Welcome to MJ.

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Mnemonic &mdash 01/30/08 - 04:58:22 PM
very thoughtful song ..your singin realy fit this one
welldone !

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lush &mdash 01/31/08 - 09:32:30 AM
Welcome to Macjams! This is a simple song, but as such, it really draws you in... the strings are really lush and the tabourine gives a sort of audio vision of superficial beauty, mirroring the lyrics. I would have probably lowered the volume on the strings a bit, because the best part of the song is your singing voice, which was a little soft in the mix. You sung with a sad resignation, which was really captivating... very nice.
ttfn,
Drakonis

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stealthy kitty &mdash 01/31/08 - 10:23:22 AM
That's a great line!
Altogether great.

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Welcome to Macjams &mdash 01/31/08 - 11:08:54 AM
Like how you weave your words, has a nice rhythm it and the singing pleasant to listen to.

Thanks for sharing!

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Original... &mdash 01/31/08 - 11:35:34 AM
...and totally unassuming. Very cool...inside the music and comfortable there. Own style....

Thanks...

Bob down the street...

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Great Debut &mdash 01/31/08 - 12:10:52 PM
This was magical in a shadowy, gritty urban way that's magnified by the softness and phrasing of your voice. But that softness carries an edge that whispers of something wistful and knowing. Your minimal touches of colour and texture sketch a landscape that the listener fills with their own feelings. Very involving.

An incredible debut, Stella! At least you didn't debut singing about Chocolate Rabbits... (ahem)...!

Welcome aboard - we're all the richer for your being here.

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Brain Fade... &mdash 02/03/08 - 10:22:09 AM
...I was at a hotel in Jersey, unable to log in, and noticed I hadn't 'faved' this. Ooops, my oversight. I'll amend that right now. Sorry!

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Little star! &mdash 01/31/08 - 01:12:11 PM
You surely are! Great lyrics (killer first line - always important), and a feel kinda like Belly. Could do with your vox being louder, but other than that, I really love this... you have a great voice.

steve

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right then &mdash 01/31/08 - 03:58:08 PM
chocolate rabbits ???? anyroad... i love the edginess of your vox and lyrics... very nice opener!! has someone bought you a decent mic yet....ahem.....

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Enjoyed this alot .. &mdash 01/31/08 - 04:24:41 PM

.. great feeling in the vocal delivery, lyrics are excellent. Bring the tambourine down a fraction .. and the vocals up a smidge... ending a little abrupt..I could easily have listened to a 3rd verse after perhaps a little instrumental break. Welcome to MJs.

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great song &mdash 01/31/08 - 04:32:19 PM
love the bass and strings and especially the vocals. sounds like you, but for some reason it reminds me of Hanna Hukkelberg or Coco Rosie. Might be the unusual instrumentation and the timbre of your voice. great job.

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nice!! &mdash 01/31/08 - 08:29:12 PM
i like. like the others said on minimal changes. nice tune.

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great &mdash 02/02/08 - 10:21:37 PM
this is very cool. your vocals sound very honest and i like your delivery a lot. are those keys you're shaking? great first post. more please!

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A brilliant first song! &mdash 02/20/08 - 07:30:47 PM
I can see some great stuff is going to come out of your collection!

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The vox! &mdash 03/01/08 - 02:24:36 PM
the delivery on the vocals is so disinterested in a perfect way. The bass and string-synth fit together to make an awesome bed for the talking/singing. I really like the mix and arrangement on this one.

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Great vocals &mdash 05/04/08 - 09:16:12 AM
You've got a good voice for this sort of music. Don't be afraid to turn it up a little.

The arrangement could use a bit more variation. The strings and tambourine are pretty much relentless, and that changes the character of the song. If you added some minimal drums you could for instance start with drum and bass and add the strings on the second verse. Also, throw some reverb on that tambourine. Oh, what's the little sucking sound at the end? Make sure to cut off microphones when there is no more signal.

Looking forward to the re-re-mix :-)



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wow... &mdash 07/23/08 - 02:25:49 PM
great tune and an amazing voice! i love your lyrics as well, very impressive tune. i'd love to hear more from you!

age

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