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Hits: 639
Comments: 36
Votes: 6
Plays: 54
Last Played: Aug 27, 2008 - 08:41:09 PM
Downloads: 16
Fans: 19
Uploaded: Feb 02, 2008 - 10:21:55 AM
Last Updated: Jun 11, 2008 - 07:44:29 PM
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Description:
...a rather intense Cobain-inspired song with a melt-yer-face-off guitar solo.

R Sorensen - Music, Vocals, Guitars
Scott Davies - Percussion, Production
Mauro Casalese - Music

Lyrics:
I wanna burn this to the ground
I wanna watch it all fade to black
I wanna bury this in the dirt
I wanna put it all behind my back
I wanna bathe in ethanol
Wash my hands until they're clean
I never cared for consequence
I never thought about eventually

I wanna be an astronaut
I wanna fly far away from here
I wanna live in a big black hole
I don't wanna live my life in fear

I don't wanna tell you anything
I just wanna keep it all to myself
I don't wanna keep you in the dark
But yes I'd rather go tell someone else
I will try my best to be happy (I deserve...)
I will try my best to be real (everything you give me...)
I will try to forget everything (I need to...)
I will never show how I really feel (Feel this pain)

I wanna be an astronaut
I wanna fly far away from here
I wanna live in a big black hole
I don't wanna live my life in fear

I wanna be an astronaut
Fly myself far away from here
I wanna live in outer space
I don't wanna live my life in fear

Alright, alright
I'm guilty
I'm so sorry
I'm guilty
Alright alright
Put me away

Hardware:
Gibson Firebird VII, Squier Vintage Jazz Bass, Line 6 Pod XT Live, Roland V-drum

Software:
Cubase
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This rocks. &mdash 02/02/08 - 10:42:47 AM
Certainly is a mirror image of Nirvana.Nice vocal and guitar work.Well done and much enjoyed.

Blessings,

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cobain &mdash 02/02/08 - 10:46:40 AM
...is certainly present in this song. But it stands very well on its own, and doesn't need this reference. Great energy and brilliant production. Wowsers! Rocking my pants off (and you don't wanna see that!)
-Walt

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haha! &mdash 02/02/08 - 10:48:29 AM
thanks, and yeah you're right! Keep the pants on man!

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thanks &mdash 02/02/08 - 10:47:39 AM
i tried a couple of times to change it up a little and make it more my own, but kept coming back to the Nirvana way. They definitely knew what they were doing! Ripoff? maybe, but I like to think of it as more as my homage ;) Thanks for listening, chaser!

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Powerful &mdash 02/02/08 - 10:57:23 AM
Another great track. This has got great energy and then some. I think I might need to go kick over a speaker or smash a guitar now! Keep up the good work
-nick

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:) &mdash 02/02/08 - 04:59:03 PM
hah! funny you should say that. i was thinking i'm going to have to play this one live with a Walmart guitar so I can smash it after that last solo. thanks for listening and commenting.

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a piece of nirvana &mdash 02/02/08 - 12:44:26 PM
one of my favorite bands. Like Walt says, it stands on it's own.

there is so much energy eminating here to light up a city block.

and man oh man, that is some intense vocal cord shredding.

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Nirvana &mdash 02/02/08 - 05:09:29 PM
Mine too. Nirvana's music is and will remain timeless. Thanks a lot for commenting.

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Nicely Done &mdash 02/02/08 - 01:04:40 PM
Well done sir. Certainly one of the best put together rock songs I have heard on this site. Well mixed, tight rhythm, and very nice vocals. This obviously has a Nirvana edge to it, but there is definitely an element of you in there as well.

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thanks &mdash 02/02/08 - 05:17:34 PM
scott davies mixed this one down and as usual did a stellar job. thanks for giving it a listen and taking the time to comment

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Fav'd &mdash 02/02/08 - 04:28:41 PM
as soon as the intro started. It's packed with energy and manages to keep the pace. I like the little crazy guitars notes between the first verse. The nasa could certainly use the solo to power a rocket.

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solo &mdash 02/02/08 - 05:21:01 PM
thanks a lot! we called that first solo the 'goofy' solo. originally it ran through the entire second verse but ended up clashing with the vox a little so we cut it short. thanks for checking this out.



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This is &mdash 02/02/08 - 06:13:01 PM
something else man! so much energy and great guitar and production is fantastic. Wish I could get you kind of sound. Nice one!
Adam

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Adam &mdash 02/02/08 - 06:33:57 PM
Thanks! As far as my guitar tones go, I gotta tell you my Firebird with the Pod is a match made in heaven for me. Thanks for checking this out and commenting.

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SP-17 (Ethanol) &mdash 02/02/08 - 07:14:21 PM
cool rockin song thnx for sharin !!

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:) &mdash 02/02/08 - 08:48:28 PM
thanks for checking it out feter. Glad you dig it!

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Right on brother - this mother rocks &mdash 02/02/08 - 09:12:19 PM
I'm blown away and digging this storm - you're right about the solo - it's a face melter alright.

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storm &mdash 02/02/08 - 09:54:35 PM
thanks, bud. the solo was a lot of fun.

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Wow, man... &mdash 02/03/08 - 09:45:24 AM
You know, I usually don't like heavy rock, and it's mainly because I can't figure out what the lyrics are. Then when I do, I wish i hadn't. This is different- the lyrics are clear, and the emotions convey what we've all felt at times. The energy in here is amazing. I can't imagine me trying to record high energy music and have it sound fresh, after all the recording it takes me to get it right. This sounds like I'm at a concert. And that solo is great!

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:) &mdash 02/03/08 - 10:08:17 AM
thanks for stopping by! I really appreciate your comments. I gotta give Scott much credit for the mix. He has a real knack for making my vocals really bite - even in sonic assaults like this

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oh yeah &mdash 02/03/08 - 11:57:41 AM
nrg to burn....rockin vocals.......and killer solo.....pssssssssssstttttt....hot!

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:) &mdash 02/03/08 - 05:51:04 PM
Thanks for checking it out and commenting.

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What a &mdash 02/04/08 - 01:20:47 AM
fantastic track, wonderful guitars and great production. Really enjoyed this and downloaded.
Cheers
Len



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:) &mdash 02/04/08 - 02:01:32 AM
Thanks for taking time to comment, lengold. Much appreciated.

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I liked... &mdash 02/04/08 - 11:54:54 AM
I liked the vocals the most...smooth one min,screaming the next!!
Great Bass sound too!!!

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:) &mdash 02/04/08 - 12:06:35 PM
thanks for listening. it's a fender jazz bass through one of the bass expansion pack patches on a pod XT.

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I knew I was right &mdash 02/04/08 - 03:24:22 PM
Yeah, I totally heard Nirvana on this, that I can't argue. Brilliant, absolutely, brilliant sound on this. This is a hit. And you will be sorely missed at Macjams when you leave. Just remember the little guys.
Dave

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hhaha &mdash 02/04/08 - 04:04:35 PM
Thank again, dave. I'm not going anywhere!

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Am I listenning to Nirvana? &mdash 02/06/08 - 02:12:39 PM
I'm enjoying this grunge song... Well done man... This is pro job... Nirvana versus Puddle of Mud... I love the guitar playing and the singing...

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hah &mdash 02/06/08 - 02:16:32 PM
yah it's kinda my homage to Nirvana. thanks for the comment.

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Damn! I had to download another one. &mdash 02/11/08 - 11:41:24 PM
And I hate to use up my memory to download!

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hah &mdash 02/11/08 - 11:51:29 PM
sorry dude. time for a bigger HD? Thanks for checking it out and downloading!

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Ending &mdash 03/28/08 - 01:29:05 PM
Sound like you yanked the jack out of the guitar.

Nice touch :)

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close... &mdash 03/28/08 - 03:54:16 PM
I flicked the toggle to the other pickup with the volume down. Thanks for listening.

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It worked &mdash 03/28/08 - 04:24:53 PM
For me :)

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Niiiiiiiice &mdash 07/24/08 - 01:44:57 PM
The solo on this is amazing.

Very nirvina-ish but already sounds better than most of the post-grunge acts in the charts these days.

Well done.

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