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Uploaded: Mar 25, 2008 - 09:44:05 AM
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This is the FIRST song I ever did on GB. I had a crappy mic and no bass at the time. I found this the other day on my itunes.
Get this: One day when I got a bass, I went back to add a better bass line. The file totally crapped out, leaving me with only the bass line I laid down. Luckly, I had already converted the song to mp3. (The song was about 4GB!) I had no idea what I was doing at the time.

This is what I managed to salvage. Please forgive the production. Tell what you think of the "Song".

Enjoy,
Dave

Lyrics:
I’m so alive

There’s a place in this world
Where everything is beautiful

And I’m faced with another day
I try to figure out a way

So I go, like I’m told
Although I can’t be bought or sold

And I try to survive
Can’t lose hope when I’m alive

I’m alive…
I’m so alive…

There’s a place in outer space
Where everything is beautiful

Can’t hold back, don’t look back
Go with the flow and stay on track

All the things that I see
Don’t really mean much to me

I escape I don’t lose faith
You tell me lies I know are fake

I’m alive…
I’m so alive…

There’s a place in this universe
Where everything is beautiful

So I run against the wind
From the start until the end

Be alive if you try
All your dreams will come to life

Bring it on I’m not afraid
I have a choice to be made

I’m alive…
I’m so alive…

All the lights start fading now
Holding on to the ledge now
Dreams have told to obey now…

Words and music by David Armbruster
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Crappy mic or not... &mdash 03/25/08 - 10:44:31 AM
This is a great song!

I'd love to hear you re-do it with all your new skills and tools! I think it would be killer!

A fav now for sure! I loved all the melodies working in it!

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would love..... &mdash 03/27/08 - 06:14:09 AM
to re-do this sometime. Thanks for the encouragement.

LL

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Nice Job &mdash 03/25/08 - 04:56:43 PM
Very cool song, were the drums done in GB?? I am new to GB, and still need to get a midi controller keyboard.

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GB drums &mdash 03/27/08 - 06:16:47 AM
I think the drums sucked on this one, but GB and Jampacks are really good generally. This is not the best example of GB drums. But, it's easy to use.

Bye,
LL

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I'm so alive &mdash 03/25/08 - 05:12:59 PM
very nice song theme ..your singin just great !!
I can feel this is very alt rock indeed ..very nice
mando feel in the back beside the firin guitar ...
loved this arragnment ...guitar work is superb ..
wonder what effects you were usin with this ?
thnx for sharin !

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Thanks Feter &mdash 03/27/08 - 06:18:18 AM
Always appreciate the kind words. Hope it rocked you out.
Dave

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Billy Idol Angst &mdash 03/25/08 - 06:48:12 PM
Cool song, its epic in its current form, good lyrics yes the production could be better but it could always be better with 95% of the songs on MJ, so I will judge it on its songwriting and what you were going after, good good stuff!

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TW Thanks &mdash 03/27/08 - 06:20:33 AM
Thanks for judging this based on the writing. I agree with you about your production comment.
Good man.
LL

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I've said it before &mdash 03/25/08 - 07:17:52 PM
and I'll say it again (Oh my God, I'm turning into my father...) - the song's the thing, and this is a prime example. I see what you mean about the production, and I could talk about the things that could sound better. But dude, this is a good song. It's anthemic and well arranged, the lyrics are cool, and there's some outstanding guitar on here. Do it again for your own satisfaction if you like, but this is cool as is. It would take more than a bum mic and the absence of a bass to smother your talent. Nicely done. Peace.

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Love that &mdash 03/27/08 - 06:25:29 AM
I think we all get wrapped with the production aspect. But, it needs to be listenable, I must say that. I like to judge the song based on the writing, but I will definitely tip my hat to good production.
Thanks brother,
LL

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It IS a great song &mdash 03/25/08 - 08:07:06 PM
and I love the production and arrangement. I wish it was louder though and wondered if you took it into Audacity and gave it a couple of times through the 'Amplify' thing. It sounds really good and worth a try or re-doing, regards M

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Thanks &mdash 03/27/08 - 06:27:04 AM
Maybe, I'll give this song another shot. thanks for stopping by.
Dave

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wholey moley Dave &mdash 03/25/08 - 09:00:17 PM
for a firsty not bad.. but a killer song non the less. the whole thing has a dramatic feel. cool licks, vocals dynamite as well.

If you ever decide to rerecord let me in on it.

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If you make an........ &mdash 03/27/08 - 06:30:41 AM
offer, I just might call you on it. I remember liking this song, but I also remember disliking the production quality. I found this the other day and thought, what the hell, I'll throw it up here and see what ya'll think.

I'd love to re-do this one.

Dave

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Sounds great in here! &mdash 03/26/08 - 12:51:09 AM
I always listen to MJs posts in a good headset and this delivers.A little hot in the mids and highs but all the wonderful elements made up for any imperfections,if ther are really any.Love all the 'string' work Dave.A very fine firsties.Thanks for sharing it!

Daniel

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Thanks Daniel &mdash 03/27/08 - 06:36:11 AM
Glad you stopped by. Thanks for the comments regarding the strings. I think that was the direction I was looking for.
Hope to see you around more often.
Dave

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I am listening &mdash 03/26/08 - 02:02:19 AM
to this on pretty good headphones Dave and it sounds great to me. I actually like the production, sounds sixties but in a good way.
This is a really excellent song and I'd leave it as it is, very enjoyable.
Cheers
Len




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Come on &mdash 03/27/08 - 06:37:57 AM
You know I could do a lot better than this. Glad you liked the song, though. And thanks for stopping by.

LL

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Maybe I've &mdash 03/27/08 - 12:33:12 PM
just got dodgy ears - but it sounded good to me.

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yes master mick &mdash 03/26/08 - 11:57:18 AM
your baaawwwwwth is red day!..............

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Mick Mcboy &mdash 03/27/08 - 06:39:19 AM
Thanks brother!
LL

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It's pretty neat &mdash 03/26/08 - 05:58:57 PM
Kinda like this as it's fits my style of ROCK taste... Cheers

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Cool &mdash 03/27/08 - 06:40:53 AM
Thanks for rockin' out.
LL

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mmm &mdash 03/26/08 - 08:15:33 PM
lovin the guitars

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Nice to meet ya &mdash 03/27/08 - 06:42:19 AM
Glad you stopped by. Nice to meet you.
LL

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cool! &mdash 03/27/08 - 12:11:30 AM
Loving your voice and the arrangement on this one. Especially the Zeppelified mandolins(?). Great song here, Dave. Indeed worthy of a revisit.

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Getting the LED out &mdash 03/27/08 - 06:45:09 AM
Mandos are definitely influenced by Zep. Kind of a Zep IV vibe was what I was going for.
Glad you paid me a visit.
Dave

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( : &mdash 03/27/08 - 07:23:00 AM
GREAT LYRICS & great to hear this nm its the first that just makes it better as it can ONLY GET BETTER!!!!!!!! Like Your voice & the Music tx

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Lyrics! &mdash 03/27/08 - 04:27:20 PM
Any good words about my lyrics are much appreciated. Thanks for that.
LL

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Great &mdash 03/27/08 - 11:58:10 AM
An epic song! The singing and instrumentation are out of this world. The mandolin and the elctric guitars are a great contrast. Maybe you should try and re-record this with your new gear but please leave this original version on line becuase the original often remains the best. A great song is always a great song regardless of how it's recorded.

Thanks


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Support &mdash 03/27/08 - 04:25:30 PM
Always love support. Thanks a lot for your kind words and encouragement. Hope you'll stick around for more.
LL

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solid &mdash 03/27/08 - 01:38:05 PM
The vocals were good and angry. Also, maybe I haven't heard that many of your songs, but the guitar work on that solo was solid!

I appreciate your forum post about the song vs. the production. Not to take away from great production (lord only knows I wish I could do it), but great production on a poor song is nothing. Poor production on a good song, now you've still got a good song. Just my thought.

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714 thanks &mdash 03/27/08 - 04:22:41 PM
Thanks for coming by and taking a listen. Hope that meant you liked it.
BTW, I have a funny story about your hometown, Gilbert, AZ.

LL

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haha &mdash 03/27/08 - 09:43:58 PM
Of course I liked it! I'm just saying this song had all the right elements where it needed them. Very strong.

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oh yeah &mdash 03/27/08 - 09:45:55 PM
and what about Gilbert? I thought it was only known for being forgettable.

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For your first &mdash 03/27/08 - 05:38:43 PM
GB song its really good! it has some really great elements, and a lot of atmosphere. I agree on the production and I don't like the drum track. But the song itself is worthy. An updated version would be a killer!

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Taking the time &mdash 03/31/08 - 07:07:05 AM
Thanks for taking the time and having a listen. Welcome anytime.
Dave

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Definitely .. &mdash 03/31/08 - 04:46:21 AM
.. worth a re-record Dave. Interesting tracks in there (mandolin, harpsichord?), and a really good song too.
Neil

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All Right &mdash 03/31/08 - 07:05:30 AM
I'll redo it one day. We'll see.
Thanks for coming by.
LL

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About the song - it's great &mdash 03/31/08 - 04:50:24 AM
I have no problems with the production - everything sounds really good to me - and your playing - lyrics and vox are top notch. Great find.

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Thanks Bud &mdash 03/31/08 - 07:04:01 AM
Glad you liked it. I think the production could have been better. Especially the drums.
Thanks for stopping by.
Dave

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Holy cow! &mdash 04/01/08 - 11:32:36 AM
Awesome tuneage my friend! Simply freakin awesome!

Great lyrics delivered with power and passion!

As for the production...I think it works. It gives the tune a bit of an early Moody Blues feel.

Be well man!

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Good to have you back &mdash 04/02/08 - 04:23:35 AM
Glad to see you around here again. I always appreciate your support. Hope you'll be around more often.
And thanks for the nice words.

Dave

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Great! &mdash 04/04/08 - 09:57:25 AM
I really did this! I think your "song" is great. Put some polish on this baby and you have a winner. I'll be humming this chorus for a while now! Sounds great David!

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Definitely worth &mdash 04/16/08 - 10:05:02 PM
saving. Solid song!

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i like it lava! &mdash 04/18/08 - 10:34:43 PM
aaahh...the perils of computer music recording....4gig song? wow...my first macs harddrive was only 4 gig!

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Nice! &mdash 04/25/08 - 06:00:25 AM
David, this is a very nice song. I was hoping to hear it louder and less effected. Enjoyed it!

Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi

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It is a great song &mdash 06/08/08 - 11:43:51 PM
and I'd love to hear you beef it out a bit. It's a late night number possibly whilst driving long distance.

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