Break It (w/dlb)

rsorensen

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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!

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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

Song Stats

Hits: 2977
Comments: 57
Fans: 19
Plays: 178
Downloads: 139
Votes: 5
Uploaded: Mar 05, 2008 - 10:39:45 AM
Last Updated: Apr 14, 2008 - 02:00:27 AM Last Played: Jun 17, 2013 - 09:58:17 AM

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Keywords:

kind of like Queens of the Stone Age in a way but not really (1), collab (90), dlb (15), rsorensen (4)

Hardware:

imac, blue snowball (Ridd)

Software:

GarageBand (Ridd)

Comments

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 1932 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	Whistling 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 Check out my latest song called She Was Nowhere

rsorensen	rsorensen said 1932 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	bob yep everything's dave except the vox and whistles. you can hear why i was so inspired! thanks for listening Check out my latest song called Again

dlb	dlb said 1932 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	Fantastic! 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 Check out my latest song called All About You (ft. Linda Courtien)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 1932 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	:) hah thanks dave. no training, just a lot of deep breaths and reverb ;) cheers. Check out my latest song called Again

sschedra	sschedra said 1932 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	Clever 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 Check out my latest song called E Lucevan Le Stelle

rsorensen	rsorensen said 1932 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	guitar break 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. Check out my latest song called Again

SystematicFailure	SystematicFailure said 1932 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	/// now this is my kinda tune!! i LOVE The whistlin and that bass line is tight! GREAT COLLAB! Check out my latest song called Pamoana

rsorensen	rsorensen said 1932 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	:) glad you like! i love that walking bassline too. Check out my latest song called Again

	said 1932 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	Great 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...

rsorensen	rsorensen said 1932 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	:) 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! Check out my latest song called Again

saymme	saymme said 1932 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	: ) Just love Your Lyrics...GREAT song.....tx Guys You're 2 good 8 )

rsorensen	rsorensen said 1932 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	:) thanks for listening and your very kind words Check out my latest song called Again

Pete_NB	Pete_NB said 1932 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	Foot-tappin'... ...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. Check out my latest song called Run With Me

rsorensen	rsorensen said 1932 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	hah 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. Check out my latest song called Again

Godchaser	Godchaser said 1932 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	Wonderful Swinger 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, Check out my latest song called sOur GrapEs

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rsorensen said 1932 days ago (March 5th, 2008)

thanks chaser
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!

Check out my latest song called Again

drakonis

drakonis said 1932 days ago (March 5th, 2008)

grooooooovy gravy!
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

Check out my latest song called Belle Aire (for Mandolin Orchestra)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 1932 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	:) Hey thanks drak! I've been meaning to check out your stuff. I've heard good things! Thanks for stopping by. Check out my latest song called Again

	said 1932 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	so dang kool this was a fun ride, I'm just digging the heck out of this...Well done S, you did Daves music proud...

rsorensen	rsorensen said 1932 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	:) thanks for listening and I'm glad you like it Check out my latest song called Again

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 1932 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	Great collab 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. Check out my latest song called Fourth Candle

rsorensen	rsorensen said 1932 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	thanks vic 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 ;) Check out my latest song called Again

lavalamp	lavalamp said 1932 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	Do you know...? 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 Check out my latest song called A Funky Little Thing

rsorensen	rsorensen said 1932 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	thanks dave story? just a bunch of words thrown together that happen to rhyme is all ;) thanks for listening Check out my latest song called Again

Feter	Feter said 1931 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	Breakit this is cool friends ..the vocal the guitars just excellent ...groovey !!! thnx for sharin ! Check out my latest song called Roll with it

rsorensen	rsorensen said 1931 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	:) thanks for listening feter! Check out my latest song called Again

	said 1931 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	Cool song Good stuff guys, you hit the target Sorenson reminds me a bit of the Squirrel Nut Zippers yet cooler!

rsorensen	rsorensen said 1931 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	:) thanks tom. I think your latest is killer too! Check out my latest song called Again

Nick_Flash	Nick_Flash said 1931 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	definitely fun 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! Check out my latest song called Questioning Authority

rsorensen	rsorensen said 1931 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	thanks nick fun indeed! thanks for checking it out, sir. Check out my latest song called Again

dlb	dlb said 1931 days ago (March 6th, 2008)
	i must agree! 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 :-) Check out my latest song called All About You (ft. Linda Courtien)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 1930 days ago (March 6th, 2008)
	nah... the pleasure was mine buddy. cheers! Check out my latest song called Again

Alannah	Alannah said 1930 days ago (March 6th, 2008)
	very .... .. 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! Check out my latest song called Street People (Anomalous w/Alannah)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 1930 days ago (March 6th, 2008)
	:) haha thanks allanah - and sure you could. it's all in the choice of words really Check out my latest song called Again

aclarke	aclarke said 1930 days ago (March 6th, 2008)
	This is smooth! 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 Check out my latest song called By Your Window

rsorensen	rsorensen said 1930 days ago (March 6th, 2008)
	well then thanks for listening... And commenting... And downloading! Check out my latest song called Again

Barretok	Barretok said 1930 days ago (March 7th, 2008)
	Great! I like that sort of jazzy feel of the bass mixed with the vocals and guitar. Very good song! B Check out my latest song called MASKED PUPPETEERS

rsorensen	rsorensen said 1929 days ago (March 7th, 2008)
	thanks! hey i've been meaning to check your stuff out too. will do tonight! Check out my latest song called Again

lupiroz	lupiroz said 1930 days ago (March 7th, 2008)
	You did a great job Ridd! Imo the tune got 2 great artistic qualities, it is original and catchy, congratulations for this magic combo! Check out my latest song called Ero così (Demo senza parole)

dlb	dlb said 1930 days ago (March 7th, 2008)
	Thanks for listening guys! Glad you like it! Check out my latest song called All About You (ft. Linda Courtien)

ktb	ktb said 1930 days ago (March 7th, 2008)
	yikes 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. Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 1929 days ago (March 7th, 2008)
	:) 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! Check out my latest song called Again

dlb	dlb said 1929 days ago (March 8th, 2008)
	new one Hey Ridd, if you like i'll write another for you? Anytime! Check out my latest song called All About You (ft. Linda Courtien)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 1929 days ago (March 8th, 2008)
	heck yeah! :) Check out my latest song called Again

davisamerica	davisamerica said 1929 days ago (March 8th, 2008)
	woa.... 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 Check out my latest song called 12

rsorensen	rsorensen said 1929 days ago (March 8th, 2008)
	:) thanks man. Glad you like it. Check out my latest song called Again

Soundhound	Soundhound said 1929 days ago (March 8th, 2008)
	Break it..... 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........ Check out my latest song called When You Are Here...With/ Patricia Edwards..

rsorensen	rsorensen said 1929 days ago (March 8th, 2008)
	:) thanks very much for the comments. Good to see new (to me) ppl checking out my stuff. Check out my latest song called Again

	said 1927 days ago (March 9th, 2008)
	Allright!! 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!

dlb	dlb said 1927 days ago (March 10th, 2008)
	thanks 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! Check out my latest song called All About You (ft. Linda Courtien)

thetiler	thetiler said 1922 days ago (March 14th, 2008)
	Enjoyed like the snap your fingers bassy Jazzy tune. Interesting words and the whistling works for me. Nice strumming and cool ending. Thanks for sharing! Check out my latest song called Folsom Prison Blues

saymme	saymme said 1919 days ago (March 18th, 2008)
	: ) Like the lyrics in this ! Good song . . ! tx

rsorensen	rsorensen said 1919 days ago (March 18th, 2008)
	:) hey thanks a lot for checking it out! Check out my latest song called Again

Monkaton	Monkaton said 1910 days ago (March 27th, 2008)
	Good Song 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. Check out my latest song called Dirty Looks

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 1910 days ago (March 27th, 2008)
	cool 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! Check out my latest song called The Robots of Coconino County

rsorensen	rsorensen said 1892 days ago (April 14th, 2008)
	zigzag thanks eric. this was different but a lot of fun for me. we're working on another one now. Check out my latest song called Again

	said 1881 days ago (April 25th, 2008)
	Good! 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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Name: R Sorensen
Location: Vancouver BC Canada

I'm an animation director/illustrator working in Vancouver, Canada who decided it was time to take writing and recording music to the next level. Collabs: 'We Are Marching' with michael2 'Amanda' with michael2 'MURDER 101 (Die for Y... [see more]

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