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Break It (w/dlb) by rsorensen [Email]

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Hits: 784
Comments: 57
Votes: 5
Plays: 84
Last Played: Oct 10, 2008 - 06:31:16 AM
Downloads: 30
Fans: 19
Uploaded: Mar 05, 2008 - 10:39:45 AM
Last Updated: Apr 14, 2008 - 02:00:27 AM
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kind of like Queens of the Stone Age in a way but not really (1), collab (64), dlb (15), rsorensen (3)
Description:
Now this was fun. dlb posted an amazing instrumental he called 'Mental Groove' and offered it up for someone to put vocals on it. I immediately jumped at the opportunity and was inspired enough to kick out a few tracks in a couple of hours. I wanted to keep it light and loose like the music so I didn't spend a lot of time overthinking anything. Anyway, thank you Dave for the collab. I had a blast!

Lyrics:
Breakit

I've got no time for anyone but me
And you don't care 'bout anyone but you
If I ain't got no time for you
And you don't care 'bout what I do
Then maybe we can meet somewhere between

I don't know 'bout anything of love
And you don't care 'bout all my little songs
There's so much more that we can say
But words always get in the way
So why do we pretend to get along?

Why do we fake it?
Why can't we make it?
I don't like you
Don't like me
Let's agree to break it

Well I have been around enough to see
That girls like you have got a lot of needs
But girl you have got everything
There's nothing more that I can bring
Into your life you haven't seen before

I don't know 'bout anything of love
And you don't care 'bout all my little songs
There's so much more that we can say
But words always get in the way
So why do we pretend to get along?

Why do we fake it?
Why can't we make it?
I don't like you
Don't like me
Let's agree to break it


Hardware:
imac, blue snowball (Ridd)

Software:
GarageBand (Ridd)
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Whistling &mdash 03/05/08 - 10:44:55 AM
Ridd,

this rocks man! What a groove that bass has going on. Is that all Dave on the instruments? Your vocals and whistling are super.

This is an awesome clab.

Great work guys.

Bob



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bob &mdash 03/05/08 - 10:47:56 AM
yep everything's dave except the vox and whistles. you can hear why i was so inspired! thanks for listening

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Fantastic! &mdash 03/05/08 - 10:58:01 AM
Ridd,
i love what you've done this. I didn't think it could be turned into a song, but what a song you've turned it into! Love the whistling, are you a classically trained whistler? hahaha Great stuff, thanks for your wonderful additions, all the best to you,

- Dave

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:) &mdash 03/05/08 - 10:59:46 AM
hah thanks dave. no training, just a lot of deep breaths and reverb ;)
cheers.

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Clever &mdash 03/05/08 - 11:12:26 AM
This is a great collab. Very clever lyric and great rhythym underneath. Only thing it needs now is the guitar break in the middle.
Really good job guys,
Stephen

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guitar break &mdash 03/05/08 - 03:30:05 PM
yeah I thought of that too but i really like the heavier guitar that doubles the bass and wanted to preserve that. That said, might be worth a try next time around for sure. Thanks for listening.

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/// &mdash 03/05/08 - 11:58:58 AM
now this is my kinda tune!! i LOVE The whistlin and that bass line is tight! GREAT COLLAB!

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:) &mdash 03/05/08 - 03:31:59 PM
glad you like! i love that walking bassline too.

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Great &mdash 03/05/08 - 12:23:43 PM
great collab.... The track with guitars are great... and your vocals are sounding good... and i like when you whistle... Great collab... Thanks for sharing...

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:) &mdash 03/05/08 - 03:33:47 PM
thanks man. truth be told, the whistling was meant to be only temporary until I came up with lyrics for the chorus, but it stuck!

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: ) &mdash 03/05/08 - 12:42:48 PM
Just love Your Lyrics...GREAT song.....tx Guys You're 2 good 8 )

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:) &mdash 03/05/08 - 03:35:40 PM
thanks for listening and your very kind words

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Foot-tappin'... &mdash 03/05/08 - 12:53:05 PM
...finger snappin' fun! This has all kinds of groove and hooks going on. The sounds are easy-listening awesomenss. Easy listening as in soft on the ears, not as in made for elevators. The jangly guitar and the voice especially.

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hah &mdash 03/05/08 - 03:53:28 PM
Thanks! I couldn't stop tapping my foot when I was recording the vocals either - which made for a couple of very shaky takes! Thanks for commenting.

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Wonderful Swinger &mdash 03/05/08 - 01:48:58 PM
I heard the original and wow what a transformation with the addition of words and whistles.This is certainly a inspired collab.The original was very cool and just so masterfully made complete by Mr.rsorensen and his God given abilities.Two big thumbs up to the both of you.

Blessings,

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thanks chaser &mdash 03/05/08 - 04:02:17 PM
i think 'inspired' is the key word on this one for me. This song is a bit of a departure from my usual style, but when I heard Dave's original, I just had to be a part of it. Surprisingly everything vocal-wise came pretty quickly and it all fell nicely into place. I'm pretty darn satisfied with the whole experience and the end result! Can't wait to do more collabs with the huge pool of talent here. More coming!

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grooooooovy gravy! &mdash 03/05/08 - 02:22:14 PM
This is great! Dave, your music bed has swagger, great fun! Excellent guitar and bass writing and playing there! And Mr. Sorensen, your additions are amazing here... the chatter, whistling, and lyrics and singing all melt into the nooks and crannies of the music like... like creamy frosting on hot cinnamon buns... like they were made for each other. And you have a darned good singing voice too! Had me tapping my toes and bobbing, saying "yah baby, scat!" :-)
ttfn,
Drakonis

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:) &mdash 03/05/08 - 04:03:53 PM
Hey thanks drak! I've been meaning to check out your stuff. I've heard good things! Thanks for stopping by.

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so dang &mdash 03/05/08 - 04:07:58 PM
kool this was a fun ride, I'm just digging the heck out of this...Well done S, you did Daves music proud...

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:) &mdash 03/05/08 - 04:25:03 PM
thanks for listening and I'm glad you like it

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Great collab &mdash 03/05/08 - 04:22:15 PM
Ok, that's a really cool backing track. And your vocals have just the right tone of carefreeness over them. Nice job on that doubling in the octave. Very different effects on the two vocals yet they still mesh well.

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thanks vic &mdash 03/05/08 - 04:41:19 PM
Always appreciate when you drop by. Actually I was hesitant to include the bg vox but I think I buried em enough that the pitch problems aren't too noticeable ;)

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Do you know...? &mdash 03/05/08 - 04:54:06 PM
This is absolutely fantastic. Musicianship is very, very nice. Jazzy, yet punky at the same time. Well-written lyrics. What's your story Ridd?

Dave

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thanks dave &mdash 03/05/08 - 04:59:31 PM
story? just a bunch of words thrown together that happen to rhyme is all ;)
thanks for listening

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Breakit &mdash 03/05/08 - 06:05:34 PM
this is cool friends ..the vocal the guitars
just excellent ...groovey !!! thnx for sharin !

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:) &mdash 03/05/08 - 06:32:57 PM
thanks for listening feter!

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Cool song &mdash 03/05/08 - 07:05:21 PM
Good stuff guys, you hit the target Sorenson

reminds me a bit of the Squirrel Nut Zippers yet cooler!

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:) &mdash 03/05/08 - 07:28:50 PM
thanks tom. I think your latest is killer too!

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definitely fun &mdash 03/05/08 - 10:23:39 PM
I can see why you had fun with this one. It has a quick and cool groove to it. It's amazing how vocals can help to complete a song. Great job to both of you!

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thanks nick &mdash 03/05/08 - 10:59:49 PM
fun indeed! thanks for checking it out, sir.

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i must agree! &mdash 03/06/08 - 01:20:46 PM
The vocals have taken this track to another level. It gets better every time i listen to it, and that's quite a few times i assure you! Ridd, thanks it's been a pleasure :-)

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nah... &mdash 03/06/08 - 08:42:31 PM
the pleasure was mine buddy. cheers!

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very .... &mdash 03/06/08 - 08:12:56 PM
.. groovy indeed .... I could never sing at that tempo .. you might be ready for auction calling now .... and not a slip up to be heard ! top notch!

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:) &mdash 03/06/08 - 08:40:44 PM
haha thanks allanah - and sure you could. it's all in the choice of words really

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This is smooth! &mdash 03/06/08 - 08:50:08 PM
Great vibe... like the sort of whispered vocal... whistling was pretty darn neat too. Let's just say I liked it enough to download.... great song!
AC

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well then &mdash 03/06/08 - 08:54:41 PM
thanks for listening... And commenting... And downloading!

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Great! &mdash 03/07/08 - 02:48:46 PM
I like that sort of jazzy feel of the bass mixed with the vocals and guitar.
Very good song!
B

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thanks! &mdash 03/07/08 - 10:55:53 PM
hey i've been meaning to check your stuff out too. will do tonight!

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You did a great job Ridd! &mdash 03/07/08 - 03:00:30 PM
Imo the tune got 2 great artistic qualities, it is original and catchy, congratulations for this magic combo!

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Thanks &mdash 03/07/08 - 03:25:33 PM
for listening guys! Glad you like it!

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yikes &mdash 03/07/08 - 05:39:04 PM
what a gas. first thx for turning me onto dlb. The music is outstanding. The fact that you knocked this off in a couple of hours blows my mind. In sounds like you two collab'd for months. Its threaded so tight.

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:) &mdash 03/07/08 - 11:01:02 PM
thanks karma! yeah i think it came to me so fast because the music is so inspiringly good. it usually takes me a couple of days and around 25 listens to come up with a solid melody and lyrics, but this style of music for whatever reason really forced it out of me immediately. great fun!

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new one &mdash 03/08/08 - 12:40:29 AM
Hey Ridd, if you like i'll write another for you? Anytime!

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heck yeah! &mdash 03/08/08 - 10:52:26 AM
:)

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woa.... &mdash 03/08/08 - 08:18:19 AM
this is one rockin little mover here! basic track is killer but the vox and lyrics punch this one clear over the fence.... what a great early morning surprise ... hats off X2

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:) &mdash 03/08/08 - 10:51:20 AM
thanks man. Glad you like it.

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Break it..... &mdash 03/08/08 - 11:38:23 AM
At that tempo It's difficult to lock every thing in....
You've done a nice job here, the lyrics are strong and to the point.
Nice Dynamic Vocals..... Good Mix>>????? spots in the Drums not
down played the over all grove.....

......... IT COOL........

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:) &mdash 03/08/08 - 11:59:55 AM
thanks very much for the comments. Good to see new (to me) ppl checking out my stuff.

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Allright!! &mdash 03/09/08 - 09:01:19 PM
First off let me just say being a bass player I really appreciate every note on the bass. Then the singing with the wistle takes it to another place. A strange and weird place . This song needs nothing , just one thought the ending just cuts out.. was that planned or was that me? Oh well great song anyway!

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thanks &mdash 03/10/08 - 03:11:26 AM
for your comments ego, nothing was planned with the music, it's all first take really. I had no idea what it was gonna be, until Ridd got unboard and made a decent song out of it!

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Enjoyed &mdash 03/14/08 - 07:44:52 PM
like the snap your fingers bassy Jazzy tune. Interesting words and the whistling works for me. Nice strumming and cool ending.

Thanks for sharing!

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: ) &mdash 03/18/08 - 11:49:55 AM
Like the lyrics in this ! Good song . . !
tx

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:) &mdash 03/18/08 - 12:00:07 PM
hey thanks a lot for checking it out!

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Good Song &mdash 03/27/08 - 01:10:22 AM
I liked this one a lot. I especially liked the way you rhymed agree with me in the chorus.

Nice chord changes and a great bass. Really good rhythm part.

Way to go.

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cool &mdash 03/27/08 - 01:15:08 AM
right when I think you're going to zig, you zag. This is so different from what I've heard from you, but it still feels natural. That's what's so impressive to me. You wouldn't never think these were done seperately. Great job to the both of you for working out such a wonderful track!

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zigzag &mdash 04/14/08 - 12:37:51 PM
thanks eric. this was different but a lot of fun for me. we're working on another one now.

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Good! &mdash 04/25/08 - 04:07:25 PM
Great piece both. Your collabs are fantastic my friend. Keep them coming... enjoyed this one a lot!

Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi

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