On The Razors Edge

Vic Holman

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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

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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

Song Stats

Hits: 1493
Comments: 60
Fans: 29
Plays: 116
Downloads: 53
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Uploaded: Apr 24, 2008 - 09:17:27 PM
Last Updated: Apr 24, 2008 - 09:17:27 PM Last Played: Oct 06, 2009 - 06:44:26 AM

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Hardware:

iMac, Gibson SG electric, Ibanez EW acoustic, Schecter bass, m-audio keyboard, Digitech GNX2 pedal board. Condenser mike.

Software:

Logic 8

Comments

Feter	Feter said 580 days ago (April 24th, 2008)
	On The Razors Edge 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 ! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 579 days ago (April 25th, 2008)
	Thanks Feter 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 Check out my latest song called November

Ed Hannifin	Ed Hannifin said 580 days ago (April 24th, 2008)
	Nice singing and nice mix... 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 Check out my latest song called Next Time Around (w/jiguma)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 579 days ago (April 25th, 2008)
	Thanks Ed 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. Check out my latest song called November

Nick_Flash	Nick_Flash said 579 days ago (April 24th, 2008)
	Cool 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 Check out my latest song called Wake Up

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 579 days ago (April 25th, 2008)
	thanks Nick I just got done hearing your newest with Ridd. wow! Thanks for giving it a spin. appreciate it. Check out my latest song called November

lengold	lengold said 579 days ago (April 25th, 2008)
	Razors edge Really nice song Vic, lovely lyrics, great vocals, music and production. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 579 days ago (April 25th, 2008)
	Thanks Len 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. Check out my latest song called November

DWL	DWL said 579 days ago (April 25th, 2008)
	Cracking chorus 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 Check out my latest song called A Good Night's Sleep with Macferret, Sir Dennis Crowther and Pete Young

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 579 days ago (April 25th, 2008)
	Thanks Dick 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. Check out my latest song called November

	said 579 days ago (April 25th, 2008)
	Nicely done Vicar! 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!

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 579 days ago (April 25th, 2008)
	Hey Mike 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! Check out my latest song called November

	said 575 days ago (April 29th, 2008)
	Vic! 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.

	said 579 days ago (April 25th, 2008)
	Great! 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

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 578 days ago (April 26th, 2008)
	Thanks Yeman 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 Check out my latest song called November

Moviz	Moviz said 579 days ago (April 25th, 2008)
	Very full 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 Check out my latest song called Come Back Billie

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 578 days ago (April 26th, 2008)
	Thanks Maurice a big thanks for giving this listen ... just for listen sake :) Check out my latest song called November

Skean	Skean said 579 days ago (April 25th, 2008)
	Wow 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 --- Kenta Check out my latest song called Let's Go Trippy

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 578 days ago (April 26th, 2008)
	Thanks Kenta it's always a great pleasure to know you like the tunes. Check out my latest song called November

lavalamp	lavalamp said 579 days ago (April 25th, 2008)
	adding to my collection 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 Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 578 days ago (April 26th, 2008)
	thanks Dave 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. Check out my latest song called November

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 579 days ago (April 25th, 2008)
	Vic You rock my friend. Wonderful music always!!! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 578 days ago (April 26th, 2008)
	Thanks Mark big thanks for the listen. I listened to your new song last night, that was nicely done! Check out my latest song called November

michael2	michael2 said 579 days ago (April 25th, 2008)
	well 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. Check out my latest song called Behind Enemy Lines (w/Bud and Particle Dots)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 578 days ago (April 26th, 2008)
	Thanks Michael 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. Check out my latest song called November

egobandit	egobandit said 579 days ago (April 25th, 2008)
	Sometimes I think you are talking straight to me then sometimes I hit return instead of Tab and HEar we go excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Check out my latest song called when its love

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 578 days ago (April 26th, 2008)
	Thanks Tim 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. Check out my latest song called November

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 578 days ago (April 26th, 2008)
	Razor's Edge 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? Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 578 days ago (April 26th, 2008)
	Hey Bob 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? Check out my latest song called November

dajama

dajama said 578 days ago (April 26th, 2008)

Excellent
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?

Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 577 days ago (April 27th, 2008)
	Thanks David 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 Check out my latest song called November

sloparts	sloparts said 577 days ago (April 26th, 2008)
	Very cool message, 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 Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 577 days ago (April 27th, 2008)
	Thanks Ed I really appreciate the listen. True there are a few parts that remind me of early 70's Badfinger as well. Check out my latest song called November

	said 577 days ago (April 27th, 2008)
	Love the Lyrics Yes You have a way with words, great for a rock tune! I always look forward to your next song Vic

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 577 days ago (April 27th, 2008)
	Thanks Tom some more zen lyrics of the mind really. Hey, it was cool to see the group photo of you and the guys in NY Check out my latest song called November

Scott Carmichael

Scott Carmichael said 577 days ago (April 27th, 2008)

Classic Vic H
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...

Check out my latest song called Good Morning

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 576 days ago (April 28th, 2008)
	Thanks Scott 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! Check out my latest song called November

	said 575 days ago (April 29th, 2008)
	See? I TOLD you this was your best vox yet! Ha ha...

jiguma	jiguma said 577 days ago (April 27th, 2008)
	Couldn't be anyone else! 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 Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 576 days ago (April 28th, 2008)
	Thanks Neil 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. Check out my latest song called November

WeAreNotPerfekt	WeAreNotPerfekt said 576 days ago (April 28th, 2008)
	Another brilliant Another brilliant thing from you! Highly appreciated and downloaded. by Johannes Curry of the We are Not perfekt Band Check out my latest song called Björnarna Flödar

WeAreNotPerfekt	WeAreNotPerfekt said 576 days ago (April 28th, 2008)
	Hi again 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 Check out my latest song called Björnarna Flödar

WeAreNotPerfekt	WeAreNotPerfekt said 576 days ago (April 28th, 2008)
	8 Eighth time .. Check out my latest song called Björnarna Flödar

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 576 days ago (April 28th, 2008)
	ha ha ha well at least it's safer then prescription medicine! Thanks very much for the many listens! Check out my latest song called November

	said 576 days ago (April 28th, 2008)
	Nice one Vic- Very catchy tune, sir! The mix is absolutely fantastic!!

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 576 days ago (April 28th, 2008)
	Thanks Mike Thought I would get a softer tune out before the CBGB raid. Check out my latest song called November

bud	bud said 575 days ago (April 29th, 2008)
	Excellent post Vic - muisic - vox - mix and the ever stellar guitars. I like the Dar Lim too. Check out my latest song called try not to think

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 573 days ago (April 30th, 2008)
	Thanks Kevin I though a little mind zen would be nice before I assault everyones ears for the CBGB show. Check out my latest song called November

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 574 days ago (April 30th, 2008)
	I don't think there is anyone who sounds remotely like you, which is a huge compliment.This is a truly great song. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 573 days ago (April 30th, 2008)
	Thanks Mark 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. Check out my latest song called November

thoddi

thoddi said 574 days ago (April 30th, 2008)

well
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!

Check out my latest song called Don't tell me what I can't w/KTB and Ingve

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 573 days ago (April 30th, 2008)
	Thanks Thor 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! Check out my latest song called November

caroline	caroline said 573 days ago (May 1st, 2008)
	i came for the title and stayed for the song - thank you Check out my latest song called clink that link mjrf

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 568 days ago (May 6th, 2008)
	like the vocals Great instrumentation - good song! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

	said 566 days ago (May 8th, 2008)
	I wish for you sweet dreams Vicar, my friend. (~A~)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 564 days ago (May 9th, 2008)
	life is good... 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. Check out my latest song called November

	said 551 days ago (May 23rd, 2008)
	On The Razors Edge. I think this is my Favorite of yours upto now. I love your music. Peace Dee.

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 505 days ago (July 7th, 2008)
	thanks Dee I'm always surprised and humbled when anyone likes anything I've done. Check out my latest song called November

thekurtisproject	thekurtisproject said 508 days ago (July 5th, 2008)
	:D I love the vibes of this song. You have a very unipue guitar sound! This is good. It flows very nicely! Strong voice! >KURTIS Check out my latest song called Possibly Maybe

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 505 days ago (July 7th, 2008)
	thanks Kurtis I think my guitar sound is a boiling pot of all the guitarists that I idolized Check out my latest song called November

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Name: Vic Holman

I work as a creative/art director for a advertising agency in Spokane, Washington. I've been at this site for 5 years now. It's been one heck of a ride. I've also been fortunate to collaborate with Bud Streets of Dehli Everyday And... [see more]

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