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Basically a song for songs sake. The other day I was watching The Darjeeling Limited movie (it's a pretty cool movie by the way) and it got me to thinking how, in movies, people go to extremes to find there own existence in the world. This made me think of another movie along the same line, hence the title to this song. Only to find that the answer was within them all the time.
I'm really not sure what category this really falls under, so I'm guessing
Lyrics:
On The Razor's Edge
I can look back and laugh at it all
sometimes life cuts you down
and the world will leave you behind
might as well enjoy the ride
and the world wants to see, can I survive
ch:
I'm standing at the razors edge
trying to cut the bad memories
I'm standing on a razors edge
sometimes it just cuts me
i wonder what tomorrow will bring
sometimes it stays the same
there are times you stand so weary
how do you rise above it all
and the world wants to see, can I survive
ch:
I'm standing at the razors edge
trying to cut the bad memories
I'm standing on a razors edge
sometimes it just cuts me
messages in bottles wash ashore
filled with hopes and dreams
i would drain out those bad memories
send the bottles out to sea
and the world wants to see, can I survive
ch:
I'm standing at the razors edge
trying to cut the bad memories
I'm standing on a razors edge
sometimes it just cuts me
Hardware:
iMac, Gibson SG electric, Ibanez EW acoustic, Schecter bass, m-audio keyboard, Digitech GNX2 pedal board. Condenser mike.
Software:
Logic 8
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On The Razors Edge &mdash 04/24/08 - 09:29:24 PM
Great and thoughtfull song my freind ..the sound
haunsted me the guitar with the bass boomin so well
..this is totaly Vic signature and own genere !!
you never stop these classic ..thnx for sharin ! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Feter &mdash 04/25/08 - 08:03:42 PM
Wow, you are fast to catch the new songs. I couldn't think of what music genre to put it under, but if there was a vic rocks that sure would make it easier.LOL [ Reply to This ]
Nice singing and nice mix... &mdash 04/24/08 - 09:46:40 PM
I like the simpler, bolder guitar lines in your songs these days, and I like the way the acoustic and the electric(s) and the bass all wind 'round one another and flesh out different bis of the sonic spectrum...
You're in strong voice on this one, too...
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Ed &mdash 04/25/08 - 08:09:36 PM
True, I'm breaking down that wall of sound a bit. I originally had 2 acoustics carrying the verse section. When I added the keyboard track, I decided to let that come through a bit more and redid the guitars to be more sparse. And let things interact a bit more. [ Reply to This ]
Cool &mdash 04/24/08 - 10:23:09 PM
Nice song Vic! The delay effect on the guitar sounds awesome. It has a simple yet powerful feel about it.
I agree - strong voice.
nick [ Reply to This ]
thanks Nick &mdash 04/25/08 - 08:18:38 PM
I just got done hearing your newest with Ridd. wow!
Thanks for giving it a spin. appreciate it. [ Reply to This ]
Razors edge &mdash 04/25/08 - 01:16:37 AM
Really nice song Vic, lovely lyrics, great vocals, music and production.
Cheers
Len
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Thanks Len &mdash 04/25/08 - 08:23:17 PM
Originally I was going to have a keyboard part in here, I was fooling around and decided to keep it. So I went back and redid the guitar parts for it to stand out a bit more. Sure took on a whole new tone. [ Reply to This ]
Cracking chorus &mdash 04/25/08 - 01:39:07 AM
Lovely change between the verse and chorus. Beautifully played as usual.
I liked the acoustic work and how you interleaved it with the big electric sounds.
Cheers
Dick [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Dick &mdash 04/25/08 - 08:42:52 PM
I thought the chorus would really pick it some. That was a bugger to do on the bass and the guitar line that follows it. After I got it for the first chorus, I thought yikes two more choruses yet, with luck I did get through those in one pass. whew. [ Reply to This ]
Nicely done Vicar! &mdash 04/25/08 - 01:58:39 AM
Absolutely your best singing to date. I love the way your vox is ever-so-slightly effected as well.
Really engaging arrangement. Classic solo. Sparkling clean production. Bravo my friend!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
Hey Mike &mdash 04/25/08 - 08:51:25 PM
On the vocals all I really did was just sing it on two tracks and a third for the chorus. They tend to sink up so well and thats what came about.
Your song Solace really came out great bro! [ Reply to This ]
Vic! &mdash 04/29/08 - 02:41:24 PM
You did a fine job recording your vox...but I'm referring to the quality of your singing on this one. It's truly top-notch. [ Reply to This ]
Great! &mdash 04/25/08 - 02:55:45 AM
This is great piece Mr. Vic. Always happy to hear a new tune from you. The mixing is really clear and clever and your vocals here sounds great! Top Notch post.. Thanks for sharing!
Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Yeman &mdash 04/26/08 - 08:49:07 PM
It's always good to see you around on the site. You have had one busy year with school. I'm sure you are more then ready for a break from classes [ Reply to This ]
Very full &mdash 04/25/08 - 06:05:25 AM
production on this and so well balanced and performed. It's a good song for songs sake I'll tell you. Well played, sung and arranged, good stuff, cheers M [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Maurice &mdash 04/26/08 - 08:51:13 PM
Wow &mdash 04/25/08 - 08:11:13 AM
What I love this and I really mean that all in this is pro done.
And as always a Vic post is a D-load... Cheers
Peace, Love & respect
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Kenta [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Kenta &mdash 04/26/08 - 08:56:47 PM
adding to my collection &mdash 04/25/08 - 01:36:31 PM
Guitars and vocals sound great as usual. I don't know, the bass sounds a lot better (improved), than on some other songs.
Solo was superb.
Great work Vic,
Dave [ Reply to This ]
thanks Dave &mdash 04/26/08 - 09:00:19 PM
i bought the bass not to long ago. It has active pickups and cool dual EQ knobs that really make it stand out nicely.
And Dave, cool new tune with Bob. [ Reply to This ]
Vic &mdash 04/25/08 - 03:03:11 PM
Thanks Mark &mdash 04/26/08 - 09:02:22 PM
big thanks for the listen.
I listened to your new song last night, that was nicely done! [ Reply to This ]
well &mdash 04/25/08 - 06:26:24 PM
i gotta say, i like the song a lot more than Darjeeling Limited, but that's another story. this sounds amazing. love all of the gtr harmonies, and the kind of prog feel is great. excellent. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Michael &mdash 04/26/08 - 09:10:35 PM
I'm glad you like it. The song that is. I always like to throw in harmonized guitar lines it brings about such........ a, harmony. [ Reply to This ]
Sometimes &mdash 04/25/08 - 08:26:12 PM
I think you are talking straight to me then sometimes I hit return instead of Tab and HEar we go excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Tim &mdash 04/26/08 - 09:13:52 PM
and here I thought that all this time that no one ever listens to me and what I say. sometimes i hit quite and don't save. [ Reply to This ]
Razor's Edge &mdash 04/26/08 - 09:15:42 AM
Vic Holman lives on the razor's edge.
I agree with Ed's comment about your 'simpler, bolder guitar' these days. The guitars and bass (shhh!) are a happily married monogamous heterosexual threesome.
Nice vocals too. They are just dating the lyrics with no plans for the future.
What? [ Reply to This ]
Hey Bob &mdash 04/26/08 - 09:18:20 PM
Most of time I use a electric razor. It doesn't shave as close as the triple blade razor but it's quicker. and if that guitar and bass get to "friendly" then I might have to shave them as well.
Hot towel anyone? [ Reply to This ]
Excellent &mdash 04/26/08 - 09:44:46 PM
Your songs always sound so amazing; you set the bar so high as far as the sound and the mix. Then that voice kicks in! Fantastic stuff. This is a a great song, with very thought-provoking lyrics. Your singing is excellent, and the guitars sound amnazing as always. You have such a distinctive and cool sound. Very nicely done. Peace.
David
The Darjeeling Limited is a cool movie, isn't it? [ Reply to This ]
Thanks David &mdash 04/27/08 - 03:42:09 PM
Thanks for the nice word.really appreciated. and it was cool to get Ed out in your new tune.
Yeah Wes Anderson movies are the type either you love em or hate them. I like the weirdness of them [ Reply to This ]
Very cool message, &mdash 04/26/08 - 11:52:57 PM
delivered extremely well Vic. Love the feel of this song, it's reminiscent of late 60's early 70's acid rock songs, but more bluesy too.
Thanks for the song Vic, it's a keeper.
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Ed &mdash 04/27/08 - 03:44:26 PM
I really appreciate the listen. True there are a few parts that remind me of early 70's Badfinger as well. [ Reply to This ]
Love the Lyrics &mdash 04/27/08 - 12:01:09 PM
Yes You have a way with words, great for a rock tune!
I always look forward to your next song Vic [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Tom &mdash 04/27/08 - 03:47:10 PM
some more zen lyrics of the mind really.
Hey, it was cool to see the group photo of you and the guys in NY [ Reply to This ]
Classic Vic H &mdash 04/27/08 - 05:48:55 PM
enough said... but if I was going to say more it would be it would be about your voice... I thought rockers were supposed to sing worse as we got older... I love the performance and signature sound of your voice... and I dug that break with the octivided guitar lick... really a wonderful sounding production...
have I ever mentioned perfect guitars before... [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Scott &mdash 04/28/08 - 08:05:40 PM
what'd probably even weirder is the only time I do sing is when I'm recording the song. so hopefully they do improve. still can't hit any high notes yet.
Thanks for the listen! [ Reply to This ]
See? &mdash 04/29/08 - 02:39:12 PM
Couldn't be anyone else! &mdash 04/27/08 - 09:18:04 PM
Nice sounds as usual Vic. You have such a distinctive sound, even when you go "softly softly". The guitars sound great and as usual the rhythm section is well thought out and tight - great post.
Neil [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Neil &mdash 04/28/08 - 08:11:11 PM
I'll have to surrender on trying to sound like anyone else.
Originally there where more guitar lines during the verse. I was playing around with a synth and like it so much I decided to redo those part and minimize them so the keyboard part stuck out a bit more. Did soften it quite a bit I thought as well. [ Reply to This ]
Another brilliant &mdash 04/28/08 - 04:44:37 PM
Another brilliant thing from you!
Highly appreciated and downloaded.
by Johannes Curry of the We are Not perfekt Band [ Reply to This ]
Hi again &mdash 04/28/08 - 05:04:21 PM
Hi again, I'm just back here to announce that this one is highly addictive. Now listening for the fourth time, and it doesn't seem like I wanna stop ..
Johannes [ Reply to This ]
8 &mdash 04/28/08 - 05:16:36 PM
ha ha ha &mdash 04/28/08 - 08:14:26 PM
well at least it's safer then prescription medicine!
Thanks very much for the many listens! [ Reply to This ]
Nice one Vic- &mdash 04/28/08 - 06:20:08 PM
Thanks Mike &mdash 04/28/08 - 08:16:50 PM
Excellent post Vic - &mdash 04/29/08 - 08:44:36 PM
muisic - vox - mix and the ever stellar guitars. I like the Dar Lim too. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Kevin &mdash 04/30/08 - 10:50:39 PM
I though a little mind zen would be nice before I assault everyones ears for the CBGB show. [ Reply to This ]
I don't &mdash 04/30/08 - 12:47:11 PM
think there is anyone who sounds remotely like you, which is a huge compliment.This is a truly great song. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Mark &mdash 04/30/08 - 10:59:33 PM
I would have to say the same about you and your tunes, Very identifiable, articulate. Your new one is a fantastic tribute to your wife. [ Reply to This ]
well &mdash 04/30/08 - 02:33:00 PM
This started out sounding a little different from what I've heard from you before Vic. This reflective mood both in the lyrics but also very much supported by your music sound ultra good to me.
Your voice sounds very cool in this mix, really the whole production seems more direct and in my face. I'm digging this a lot. Maybe you have recorded this like you always do, but I find something have changed but can't really point out what it is...
The little guitar snippets with extreme tremolo fx was in my opinion a very tasty choice to put in. Just the right amount and at the right places.
Anyhow - very good. One of the songs that got to me the most of what I've been listening to here lately. Something to be proud over:)
Sounding very pro! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Thor &mdash 04/30/08 - 11:07:16 PM
I've had the verse chords for some time but finally got around to actually using them. When I added the keyboard track I liked it enough to slim down some of the other guitar tracks that I had in the verse. Making it a little sparse in places so the keyboard was a bit more pronounced.
I appreciate the listen! [ Reply to This ]
i came for the title and &mdash 05/01/08 - 06:20:35 AM
like the vocals &mdash 05/06/08 - 01:04:52 AM
I wish for you sweet dreams Vicar, my friend. &mdash 05/08/08 - 09:01:38 PM
life is good... &mdash 05/09/08 - 10:09:17 PM
these days. There were those days and moments in the past. everyone goes through them from time to time and hoping they stay in the past. [ Reply to This ]
On The Razors Edge. &mdash 05/23/08 - 09:02:50 AM
I think this is my Favorite of yours upto now.
I love your music.
Peace Dee. [ Reply to This ]
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haunsted me the guitar with the bass boomin so well
..this is totaly Vic signature and own genere !!
you never stop these classic ..thnx for sharin !
[ Reply to This ]