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The Waltz of misery by selters [Email]
Genre: Folk-Rock

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Hits: 301
Comments: 10
Votes: 4
Plays: 39
Last Played: Oct 08, 2008 - 12:45:09 PM
Downloads: 16
Fans: 7
Uploaded: Apr 30, 2008 - 04:34:51 PM
Last Updated: Apr 30, 2008 - 04:37:26 PM
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Description:
This is actually one of the first songs i wrote. It was written back in 2005, and i have posted two recordings of it. However that was before i got to know anyone here at macjams, and I deleted them quite fast. I believe I have tried to record this song about 15 times, without being satisfied. I think i have done a good recording and a good mix this time. I have not done everything alone this time, Darren Locke (Urbnite) has done the harmony vocals and has played a lead acoustic guitar. His contribution is wonderful. I am very proud that darren wanted to contribute to this song. Besides darrens voice and lead guitar, the rest of is played by me. I had a great time with the ukulele this time:)

Lyrics:
I´m laughing loud and clear
In the light of day
I´m screaming out loud in the dark of night with fear
All the lives that I have forsaken
All the lifes that I have touched
Someone say it means so much
Both for good and both for bad

I don’t want to understand
All I want is misery
Feeling bad is feeling good
Feeling all that I cant see

Make me blind don’t make me weak
Make it all go away
Being blinded is a gift,
Opened eyes are weak

All the things that I still say
To people without any shame
Nothing can stop me from giving you pain
All the lives that I have taken
All the lies that I have touched
Someone say it means so much
Both for good and both for bad

I don’t want to understand
All I want is misery
Feeling bad is feeling good
Feeling all that I can´t see

Make me blind don’t make me weak
Make it all go away
Being blinded is a gift,
Opened eyes are weak


Hardware:
Audio Buddy Preamp
Adk-51E Condenser Microphone
Martin Custom MF-02 Rosewood
Samich Ukulele
M-Audio Keystation 49e
+Darrens stuff ( Seagull Acoustic, I dont the rest!)

Software:
Garageband
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The Waltz of misery &mdash 04/30/08 - 05:09:30 PM
cool song my friend ..its so much like sittin
strummin and jammin ...lovely harmony in the back
all the pickin just so awesome ..thnx alot for
sharin !!!!!

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all i want is misery. &mdash 04/30/08 - 08:27:36 PM
you mixed the shit out of this, magnus! i like how this song builds. and it's been stuck in my head all day. i've been whistling it around NYC all day!

i was happy to be a part of this!

oh, and i love that you have a carnivale image up there!

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cheerful!!! &mdash 05/01/08 - 05:03:46 AM
the times maybe a-changing but it's great to hear two of my fav 'boys' back together again - fabbie guys - thank you xoxoxoxox

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.. &mdash 05/01/08 - 08:31:43 AM
i believe i had the old version of this on my ipod right now. i didn't think there was anything wrong with the previous recording. the mix sounds good. i think your soft vocals on the previous recording held more of an emotional quality to them. i have always thought this one of your best songs it seems to have a lot more content lyrically and has a lot of meaning. i was actually listening to your songs tonight at work as i do almost every night )

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The Waltz of Misery. &mdash 05/01/08 - 10:36:50 PM
Brilliant Title Great lyrics and what a great Voice. Music spot on

Just like I am feeling. Exellent !!
Wallowing in misery is my second name, But its getting better musically that is. ' Well Done Selters'

Peace Dee.

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Nice acoustic sound &mdash 05/05/08 - 04:48:22 PM
Magnus, at first I was surprised to see Darren on here, then I thought about it and realised it was a really good collab team. The acoustic sounds really nicely recorded. The song itself is one of those "sounds happy but is sad" ones - a really good tune.
Good vocal performance from you both - just a cool song well performed.
Neil

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You're really learning, Magnus... &mdash 05/05/08 - 07:17:17 PM
You could always sing, and sing well, but your sense of recording arrangement and mixing is expanding at a phenomenal rate...

The guitar tracks are pristine, and nicely treble-ized with that overlay of ukulele, and it's neat to hear some bass in there as well.

Mind you, you're not cheering me up any too much...

Ed

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Love it. &mdash 05/07/08 - 03:17:56 AM
This track is pure goodness. The lyrics are some of my alltime favourite lyrics.

Cant wait to remix!

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This is great... &mdash 06/28/08 - 11:40:26 AM
Opened eyes are weak...

good stuff, nice whacked edge to it to...love those harmonies. Reminds me a bit of our own mikki nylund or maybe John Snell.

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From Tejas to Norway &mdash 06/28/08 - 03:01:48 PM
Great vocal and melody! This song to me has that Austin country/folk feel to it. It would not be out of place being played in a bar on sixth street.

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