Darkness Till Dawn

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This has been kicking around this week and I tried some vocals that I hated so I stripped them off leaving little in the way of a lead in the beginning. I considered scrapping it - but what the hell it's only ones and zeros. The lead at the end is my first experiment with the Line 6 Toneport that just arrived.

BTW - I was too lazy to put my parakeets away when I recorded the acoustic - so that's what you're hearing in the background. They love to sing along.

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Comments: 83
Fans: 31
Plays: 127
Downloads: 64
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Uploaded: Feb 01, 2008 - 03:00:42 PM
Last Updated: Feb 01, 2008 - 03:00:42 PM Last Played: Oct 16, 2009 - 11:45:58 AM

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Hardware:

iMac G5, Line6 Toneport GX, Martin D18, Danelectro DC59, Oxygen8 Keyboard for bass and electric piano

Software:

GB3, DOD drums

Comments

lavalamp	lavalamp said 664 days ago (February 1st, 2008)
	Good that you didn't scrap it Cool, mellow vibe. Nice changes. Would be curios to here the singing on this. Kinda' a CSN&Y thing. I could hear harmonies and such. Good one Bud. Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

bud	bud said 663 days ago (February 1st, 2008)
	Thanks David Nice of you to stop by. I went kinda dark with the lyrics based on the dissonant E chord in the chorus. Maybe give it another shot. Check out my latest song called try not to think

	said 664 days ago (February 1st, 2008)
	nice parakeets! J/K, I didn't even notice Really clean sound on this track, I like the laid back feel a lot. . - Harold

bud	bud said 663 days ago (February 1st, 2008)
	The birds are anything but laid back they're crazy. Thanks for the kind words. Check out my latest song called try not to think

Feter	Feter said 663 days ago (February 1st, 2008)
	Darkness Till Dawn its amazing heavenly sound with the parakeet !! this is totatly a real groovey ..specialy when the guitar lead his ..that cool man ..just superb I love it ...thnx for sharin !!!!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

bud	bud said 663 days ago (February 1st, 2008)
	Ah man Feter you're like Superfan. Glad you liked it. Your big collab "Rain" was a blast. Check out my latest song called try not to think

	said 663 days ago (February 1st, 2008)
	I like... the atypical acoustic work on this...good going ! the parakeets actually work...I hope the royalties get to them somehow...lol

bud	bud said 663 days ago (February 1st, 2008)
	They work for stems and seeds is the acoustic atypical of me - or plain atypical? Check out my latest song called try not to think

michael2

michael2 said 663 days ago (February 1st, 2008)

sweet
i like that one. if i get a chance i'm going to try and put something over this (although i won't be doing any recording until next week). i just did something that i hated my vox on too. must be something in the air. this is really nice tho, love the chord changes and the sound of the guitar. and i must say, nice soloing. parakeets added to it IMHO.

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bud	bud said 663 days ago (February 1st, 2008)
	I'll tell the keets - it'll make them happy Love to hear what you might do here - if you want the GB file it's all yours. Check out my latest song called try not to think

michael2	michael2 said 663 days ago (February 1st, 2008)
	oh yeah definitely send it my way. can you sendspace it and send me a link? Check out my latest song called Behind Enemy Lines (w/Bud and Particle Dots)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 663 days ago (February 1st, 2008)
	parakeets in the mist smooth and some CSNY here as dave pointed out. I think it was the steven stills type of lead that nails it. which is great! Now when i sing my cat joins in, sad i know. I've had to do over quite a few vocal tracks. the line 6 has a nice crunch tone for the lead on this. I dig it. Check out my latest song called November

bud	bud said 663 days ago (February 2nd, 2008)
	Let us hear your cat c'mon Vic - share the limelight. The Line 6 is pretty cool. I've been using a $29 Griffin iMic interface till now. Check out my latest song called try not to think

davisamerica	davisamerica said 663 days ago (February 1st, 2008)
	right then there u go bud... very laid back cool... very nice chord changes man.. wow... i wish i could remember my name Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

bud	bud said 663 days ago (February 2nd, 2008)
	Nice Crosby reference one of my favorite albums from the era Check out my latest song called try not to think

	said 663 days ago (February 1st, 2008)
	Mellow? Maybe... but this packs a punch, especially in the chorus. Clean, clear sound, too. This needs an edgy vocal for sure; I'm not sure why, but I hear a gospel quartet circa 1957 (definitely NOT gentle CSNY) singing this.

bud	bud said 663 days ago (February 2nd, 2008)
	I love the gospel quartet idea where do i get one? Thanks for dropping by and digging the edge. Check out my latest song called try not to think

	said 663 days ago (February 1st, 2008)
	whose a pretty boy then? on first listen after reading your description I found myself wanting to hear a vocal melody....but on second listen I just enjoyed it for what it is... especially the first change where the birds seem to magically transform into rattle snakes......very mellow....enjoyed it a lot........mellow/dark nice guitar tones.

bud	bud said 663 days ago (February 2nd, 2008)
	Nice of you to drop by I added a rainstick to the chorus that blended in with the birds. Also when they hear dissonance they switch from tweating to chittering - much more percussive. I also doubled the guitar/bird track and offset them slightly for a 12 string effect - making their chatter that much crazier. Check out my latest song called try not to think

rsorensen	rsorensen said 663 days ago (February 1st, 2008)
	smoooooth wow this is a great mix. quite sonically pleasing. the touch of darkness in the breaks is really cool too. great track, bud. faved Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

bud	bud said 663 days ago (February 2nd, 2008)
	Much appreciated Glad you stopped by for a listen. Check out my latest song called try not to think

Ed Hannifin

Ed Hannifin said 663 days ago (February 1st, 2008)

First of all, I love this...
I just love the lazy groove, the parakeets, the acoustic sound, the bass, and the rough lead toward the end...

And then, speaking as a guy with an iMac G5 who just got his GearBox Silver package two days ago and is still trying to make the ToneDirect thing work, this gives me hope... (The stuff works as plug-ins...I think...but so far I can't get any sound going directly through the GearBox program alone...)

Wish I could vote on it... But I will gratefully assign it a place of honor in some playlist or other...

You know, it's the RIGHT ones and zeroes...

Ed

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bud	bud said 663 days ago (February 2nd, 2008)
	Thanks Ed your comments mean a lot to me. I'm happy to help you out with the toneport issue if you're still having trouble. Check out my latest song called try not to think

	said 663 days ago (February 1st, 2008)
	Captivating It swings, The off colour lead lends itself to an other worldly state, Dont know if any of my comments i have been making latley make any sense lately! very cool,.... this is, its pulling me to the left and then to the right off balance! Thanks!

bud	bud said 663 days ago (February 2nd, 2008)
	Clear as day Tim Thanks! Check out my latest song called try not to think

echoroom	echoroom said 663 days ago (February 2nd, 2008)
	The birds! The parakeets really work - i'll have to get some. Tis has a lovely lazy feel, but the chorus change has some real bite and edge to it. Lovely mix on this too. If you ever want some one elses vox on this, gimme a shout. I've a load of stuff to work on (including the Berlin Years) but this would sneak to the top of the pile ... Check out my latest song called Deeper (w/t Racerat)

bud	bud said 663 days ago (February 2nd, 2008)
	Thanks Steve - glad you stopped by I'm trying to get the file to a sendable size. Beats me why - but it's 1.15 Gig at the moment and Pando only lets me post 1 Gig. M2 expressed interest as well. I'll post a link when I get it sorted out. Can't wait to hear Berlin. Check out my latest song called try not to think

echoroom	echoroom said 662 days ago (February 3rd, 2008)
	Thanks man Looking forward to it! Check out my latest song called Deeper (w/t Racerat)

Joe Brady	Joe Brady said 663 days ago (February 2nd, 2008)
	Great acoustic sound! real nice sound-bed; acoustic guitar is a pleasurable listen; whatever you're doing there you should keep that in your library. Joe Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

bud	bud said 663 days ago (February 2nd, 2008)
	I appreciate the support Joe I've had the chorus sound of this thing floating around in my playing for at least ten years - glad to finally do something with it. Check out my latest song called try not to think

ktb	ktb said 663 days ago (February 2nd, 2008)
	birdland if you hadn't mentioned your ambient recording technique i was thinking, wow, the birds are cool. they're still great as they add another texture to the chorus. the tension on the E chord is also sweet. sort of adds a zeppelin or jeff buckley vibe to the track. would love to hear the vocal version. bring it on! Check out my latest song called Texas stump

bud	bud said 663 days ago (February 2nd, 2008)
	I'm just happy this doesn't suck I really had my doubts about it. I was sick last week when I did this - and it wasn't a flow thing - if you know what I mean. I think the birds got it done. Check out my latest song called try not to think

moorlandt	moorlandt said 663 days ago (February 2nd, 2008)
	very curious ...to hear how this will turn out with the vocals. The chorus is a stubborn fellow... won't be an easy job. Very great feeling overall and a sweet production quality. -Walt Check out my latest song called boundaries

bud	bud said 663 days ago (February 2nd, 2008)
	The chorus is stubborn you're right about that. I'm looking forward to it's next life as well. Thanks for stopping by - "River" is fantastic. Check out my latest song called try not to think

guitapick	guitapick said 663 days ago (February 2nd, 2008)
	Cool instrumental... ...love the sound of that Danelectro...isn't electricity an amazing phenomena? Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

bud	bud said 662 days ago (February 2nd, 2008)
	Thanks Bob I love my Danelectro. It's cheap, but it's worth it. Check out my latest song called try not to think

lengold	lengold said 663 days ago (February 2nd, 2008)
	Really great sound Bud - production is awesome. Will have to look into Line 6 - lovely tone. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

bud	bud said 662 days ago (February 2nd, 2008)
	Hi Len - thanks for dropping by I bought the cheapest Toneport - the GX for about $70 from Zzounds. It seems to be a decent interface - and then you get all the great amp modeling and effects. A good deal. Check out my latest song called try not to think

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 662 days ago (February 2nd, 2008)
	That Line 6 solo sounds great. Really good tune - I rather like all the extraneous noises (I normally only get road noise, sawing or drilling). Would be even better with some singing! Nice clean production. Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

bud	bud said 662 days ago (February 2nd, 2008)
	Hey Peter - thanks for stopping by glad you enjoyed my feathered friends - they love music and are very stubborn to boot. I'm looking forward to getting some time to play with the new toy and see what it brings. Check out my latest song called try not to think

willnlf	willnlf said 662 days ago (February 2nd, 2008)
	Yeah, the David Crosby album out on the old dude's farm east of Millersburg circa 197_? Nice groove with some good surprises throughout. Liked the lead at end. Check out my latest song called Dream Song

bud	bud said 661 days ago (February 3rd, 2008)
	That old dude's name was Art Dressler Don't ask me how I remembered that. Check out my latest song called try not to think

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 662 days ago (February 2nd, 2008)
	kites a kite floating over woodstock - it's free of its string long island - it's the 4th of july vietnam - it's the holiday celebration malibu - it's the endless dream macjams - it's the future burning bright thanks Check out my latest song called One For Me

bud	bud said 661 days ago (February 3rd, 2008)
	You're welcome :) Check out my latest song called try not to think

stevel	stevel said 662 days ago (February 3rd, 2008)
	Good groove This has a nice groove to it...reminds me a little of early Beta Band stuff Nice and relaxing for the Sunday morning coffee scenario I find myself in now Cheers Steve Check out my latest song called Electricity

bud	bud said 661 days ago (February 3rd, 2008)
	Thanks for checking in Steve I appreciate the comments. Check out my latest song called try not to think

DWL	DWL said 662 days ago (February 3rd, 2008)
	It'd be a good soundtrack. especially where it drops into the discordant passages Lovely production and the birds actually work very well. Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called A Good Night's Sleep with Macferret, Sir Dennis Crowther and Pete Young

bud	bud said 661 days ago (February 4th, 2008)
	Don't mention the word work or I'm gonna have to pay the birds royalties. Cheers Dick. Check out my latest song called try not to think

Mcboy	Mcboy said 662 days ago (February 3rd, 2008)
	parakeets what brand?.......nice groovin feel.....perfect for a sunday drive......into my ambient playlist it goes.......kool..... Check out my latest song called Heros( aclarke/mcboy)

bud	bud said 661 days ago (February 4th, 2008)
	Didn't know there were brands could be mini moogs I guess. Hope you had a nice ride - thanks for dropping in. Check out my latest song called try not to think

	said 662 days ago (February 3rd, 2008)
	nicey tiny birds make for great atmosphere.. this is great mixing and production. production is something that does not get enough attention around here.... heh...liked the break around 1:05 with the bongo hit(?), it added a zep feel to the tune and spiced it up nicely. i hear vocals. moody, smooth rock vocals. the electric lends itself nicely. how bout them line 6 tones? nice.... Allen

bud	bud said 660 days ago (February 4th, 2008)
	The Line 6 is cool Thanks for dropping by and commenting - I really respect work chops. Check out my latest song called try not to think

	said 661 days ago (February 3rd, 2008)
	it's REALLY good oooooo - i love the lazy, sexily confident groove - it has a beautiful thoughtful quality to it. i really enjoyed hearing it build, ebb and flow, branch out and soar. that change could NOT have been more opposite the starting groove in mood - cool call. excellent blend of soft and hard/slanty and sweet. good choice to fade there. SIR BUD, I SALUTE YOUR SONG!! sis

bud	bud said 660 days ago (February 4th, 2008)
	Lazy I can see but sexy and confident - gee thanks. Seriously - I really appreciate your comments. It's real nice of you to drop by. Check out my latest song called try not to think

thetiler	thetiler said 661 days ago (February 3rd, 2008)
	A cool bounce to to. Ha I was wondering about the sound in the backround. It sounds the birds are really groovin to your tune. I can seem em rocking back and forth in unision, doing a cool dance:) This is very infectious, especially the end were it fades out quite nicely. Way to go! Check out my latest song called I't Been A While

bud	bud said 660 days ago (February 4th, 2008)
	Thanks Tiler the birds are a lot of fun to have around. Never thought I'd have them - then my daughter just showed up with them. Check out my latest song called try not to think

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 661 days ago (February 4th, 2008)
	Enjoy Nice listening. I enjoy this a lot! Thank you for sharing. Check out my latest song called Guitar test — Martin CSN (Gerry Tolman Tribute)

bud	bud said 660 days ago (February 4th, 2008)
	Glad you enjoyed it nice of you to stop by. Check out my latest song called try not to think

	said 660 days ago (February 5th, 2008)
	... Good groove love it... Really nice to be back and listen on good songs again.... I hope all is well. Take care -- Kenta

bud	bud said 659 days ago (February 6th, 2008)
	Hey Kenta Nice hearing from you - glad you dropped by. Thanks buddy. Check out my latest song called try not to think

	said 659 days ago (February 5th, 2008)
	Darkness Till Dawn. Yeah this is really eeeesy listen too, so mellow and when it kicks in, it just gets better thanks,

bud	bud said 659 days ago (February 6th, 2008)
	I appreciate your comments - thanks for dropping by. Check out my latest song called try not to think

Outtaorbit	Outtaorbit said 659 days ago (February 6th, 2008)
	Nice one Bud: as always nice mood...Quicksilver 1968 springs to mind...nice tune Check out my latest song called Sea Shell Blues and Alannah

bud	bud said 659 days ago (February 6th, 2008)
	Thanks Patrick I love Quicksilver. Check out my latest song called try not to think

craft	craft said 659 days ago (February 6th, 2008)
	eheh I'm really enjoying this beautiful song... This is so cool... Well done Check out my latest song called Blue Lights (feat. Spleenveil)

bud	bud said 658 days ago (February 6th, 2008)
	Thanks Craft - I'm glad you liked it it and cared enough to comment. Check out my latest song called try not to think

Drew Kopr	Drew Kopr said 658 days ago (February 6th, 2008)
	Cool stuff Cool stuff and I personally love the birds. They did that in one take? Talent, talent, talent! Check out my latest song called WinterSong

bud	bud said 658 days ago (February 7th, 2008)
	That's it - the birds are invited to all my sessions from now on. Nice of you to drop by. Check out my latest song called try not to think

kristyjo	kristyjo said 657 days ago (February 7th, 2008)
	Keets rule! Actually, You could add some more sounds of rain on leaves, more birds and jackal calls to solidly pull this into 'music heard at an exclusive rainforest resort' territory. Nice. Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

bud	bud said 653 days ago (February 11th, 2008)
	If I do the music do I get to stay there? Thanks Kristyjo. Check out my latest song called try not to think

	said 654 days ago (February 11th, 2008)
	Sweetly Surreal ...the parakeets have got to stay. They add such gentle bursts of frantic craziness that just sets off the whole thing. Beautiful, loping feel that seems relaxed but belies a real haunting tension somewhere. This one's a gem!

bud	bud said 653 days ago (February 11th, 2008)
	Thanks Rik - The parakeets are on the buss - there with the band - they've got their own groupies. Glad you stopped by. Check out my latest song called try not to think

michael2	michael2 said 653 days ago (February 11th, 2008)
	here is a link for what I did to your amazing song: http://www.macjams.com/song/39476 Check out my latest song called Behind Enemy Lines (w/Bud and Particle Dots)

bud	bud said 653 days ago (February 11th, 2008)
	Checked it out Fantastico! Muchas gracias amigo. Check out my latest song called try not to think

announcer	announcer said 653 days ago (February 11th, 2008)
	Blown away when that lead guitar solo hit me.... Nice feeling right from the opening note. You really built a pocket here with the perfect tempo and that electric solo fit in the pocket just like I remember my first girlfriend's hand as it slid into the pocket of my jeans. Check out my latest song called It Was a Dark and Stormy Night

bud	bud said 653 days ago (February 11th, 2008)
	Nice of you to stop by now about your girlfriend's hand... Check out my latest song called try not to think

tokai	tokai said 649 days ago (February 16th, 2008)
	mellow guitars great sounds. great laid back tune Check out my latest song called maizuru/Bud/Char

bud	bud said 648 days ago (February 16th, 2008)
	Glad you liked it thanks for stopping by. Check out my latest song called try not to think

Heightened	Heightened said 647 days ago (February 17th, 2008)
	Wow An incredible piece - I kid you not!!! Glad you didn't trash it! Check out my latest song called A Journey Through Starburst Galaxy M82

Youra	Youra said 641 days ago (February 23rd, 2008)
	Cool trx Specially loved the guit solo at the end. Very nice melody. Great idea to not the parakeets away%u2026 Check out my latest song called Funkaboka

SinJimMusic	SinJimMusic said 637 days ago (February 27th, 2008)
	Wow Great song here. Love the quality on the guitars, Bud. Sounds beautiful and I like the background noices and drums you have here. Electric guitar was a nice change. Great piece, loved it. Check out my latest song called - When the Smoke Clears -

timothy devine	timothy devine said 637 days ago (February 27th, 2008)
	Hi bud this is the $89 mic hmmm love that chord with the dissonance then the electric san fran sound from your line6 cool very good sound cool stuff got to run out side a minute Check out my latest song called Mankind Needs a Change/WoodstockII

timothy devine	timothy devine said 637 days ago (February 27th, 2008)
	Hi bud this is the $89 mic hmmm love that chord with the dissonance then the electric san fran sound from your line6 cool very good sound cool stuff got to run out side a minute Check out my latest song called Mankind Needs a Change/WoodstockII

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