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I've had the music done for around 3 weeks but (as usual) couldn't think of any lyrics.
So I randomly typed and ran spell check and not a king was in there. That started me to thinking about the homeless guy that seems to have taken residence in the back of building where I work. It's totally exposed, so it's not like he's in hiding. He has no possessions except what he wears.
The district were I work is several miles from the homeless mission, so he obviously lives in his own world. Sadly it's about being drunk and passing out.
We feel sorry for the guy, but he has a certain independence that you kinda envy.
Lyrics:
Drifters Escape
so I'm not a king
I can't demand a lot
so I'm not a king
I can only stay so long
ch:
I'm a drifter
that seeks escape
I'm a drifter
that fades away
I won't stay very long
so a kingdom
without a crown
no castle to live in
I won't be around
ch:
I'm a drifter
that seeks escape
I'm a drifter
that fades away
I won't stay very long
so I leave with no regrets
sometimes the baggage wears me down
so I travel
a lonely road
through smoke and haze
I apologize
my shoes with miles
stay one step ahead
ch:
I'm a drifter
that seeks escape
I'm a drifter
that fades away
I won't stay very long
so I'm not a king
I don't rule the world
I am the drifter
my day to day
ch:
I'm a drifter
that seeks escape
I'm a drifter
that fades away
I won't stay very long
Hardware:
iMac, Epiphone DOT Deluxe electric, Gibson SG electric, Ibanez EW Acoustic, Schector Bass, Digitech GNX2 Multi effect pedal, BBE Sonic Stomp, MK-219 Condensor mike
Software:
Logic 8
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Drifters Escape &mdash 05/26/08 - 12:13:37 PM
wow vic, this is really really good. You got inspired with these lyrics, maybe it's good they were slow in coming, so it could be THESE. Great vocals, great song - congrats! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Karen &mdash 05/26/08 - 08:41:36 PM
Lyrics used to come quickly but that has been a long time ago. Usually I waste a week or thinking about it. After a while I give up and hit the record button and ad lib. When I got the chorus figured then the rest was written on the spot and sung. That's how I've been doing it for a while now. Still don't know why I waste the time thinking about it. [ Reply to This ]
It's good NOT to be King! &mdash 05/26/08 - 12:43:15 PM
Nice one Vic. Lush...sensitive...
A reach for you vocally...but you rise to the occasion. Fine lyrics. Simple, yet pregnant with meaning...The BEST kind!
Guitar soloing is BEAUTIFUL bro! Took me away to one of my favorite dream worlds...Thank you for that.
Be well my friend!
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Hey Mike &mdash 05/26/08 - 08:47:42 PM
me, a lush? nah. ha
actually I kept the lyrics short and to the point so I wouldn't have to write a lot.
I really wanted the melody to be different and try to broaden that. Tried several different ways, but this worked out pretty easy. [ Reply to This ]
Forgot to mention... &mdash 05/27/08 - 12:57:11 PM
...the choice of theme.
When I was younger (eons ago) I lived on the streets of Phoenix, Az; Boulder, Co; and the West Coast, for almost four years. During much of that period I slept outside and had to beg and scrounge in dumpsters to eat.
Although it's one thing to CHOOSE that life as I did, and another to have it thrust upon you ---as, perhaps, the fellow taking refuge in back of your building---this resonated with a place I still hold deep within me.
I do believe you nailed the spirit of the "drifter" in both your lyrics and your melody. No mean achievement, this!
Be well bro! [ Reply to This ]
on the street &mdash 05/27/08 - 09:01:40 PM
I remember you mentioning that. There where a few way back when, when I was at least lucky enough to crash on friends couches, that went on for about a year. Even scarier these days when whole families have no home.
I think this guy (and he is still there) has given up on life. There have been others that have camped out in the back of building, but they seemed content with there life style and moved on to where their feet took them. [ Reply to This ]
Very nice song &mdash 05/26/08 - 12:48:57 PM
It has a kind of 60's gerry marsden type sound to my ears (amongst other things) although lyrically obviously very different
Nice guitar sounds - crispy clear acoustics
Bravo
b [ Reply to This ]
the 60's &mdash 05/26/08 - 08:53:17 PM
now that you mention it, it does have some of the sixties style to it. I think the aaahs pushed it into that territory and sealed the deal [ Reply to This ]
This song... &mdash 05/26/08 - 12:53:36 PM
... left me speechless Mr. Vic, your vocals are at its best and the guitars sound is amazing. WOW.. I bow deeply for this work. Thanks for sharing another masterpiece.. WOW!!
Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Yeman &mdash 05/26/08 - 09:00:27 PM
I'm happy that you enjoyed this. It's kind of a light song. compared to the more rocking ones I have been doing as of late.
It's a pretty easy to play song really.
Thanks again Yeman. I'm looking forward to new tune from you. [ Reply to This ]
dreamily drifting... &mdash 05/26/08 - 12:57:48 PM
through an evocative mood song. Your singing keeps notching up... really enjoyable to listen to you warble (and your backup "ahhhs"). Standard kudos my friend. Especially liked your guitar solo and guitar backing.
D [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Jack &mdash 05/26/08 - 09:05:58 PM
I've been know to drift in and out. People hate that when they're talking to me. I thought the aahs. would be a nice touch. I just can't seem to get that cool 2 part harmony yet. Thats my next hurdle.
the first solo took about 10 passes to get it right. the last on I got lucky and had it on the second try. [ Reply to This ]
nice &mdash 05/26/08 - 01:35:22 PM
Very nice track Vic. The guitars sound so clear and everything is arranged perfect. Yeah lyrics are my largest hurdle as well.
Well done. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Nick &mdash 05/26/08 - 09:13:18 PM
yeah i dread the lyric challenge. I've been trying different ways to stimulate the mind on that. for a while now ad lib along with the song, usually the chorus and after awhile something comes up. another thing I'm playing around with is typing randomly in a program and hit spell check that will switch words. pretty odd stuff comes up.
Thanks for the listen, appreciated! [ Reply to This ]
Wonderful melody &mdash 05/26/08 - 01:37:15 PM
Vic that you sing so impressively. Lovely lyrics and great guitar sounds. This is definitely a wonderful song.
Cheers
Len
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Thanks Len &mdash 05/26/08 - 09:18:41 PM
At first I was struggling with approaching this vocally. I tried a few different melodies and finally got something that I could work with. I keep forgetting that the key of D is not the easiest for me to sing in.
Thanks again Len [ Reply to This ]
Drifters Escape &mdash 05/26/08 - 04:09:32 PM
Thats a cool rock a ballad song ..your singin here
as any other songs of your just so special and a
trye signature for all .loved the change theme that
was so cool .what a guitar work man !! ..thnx alot
for sharin !!!!! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Feter &mdash 05/27/08 - 09:04:11 PM
It's a joy to me to know that you appreciate what I do. I thought a mellower tune was in order for a change. [ Reply to This ]
Nice &mdash 05/26/08 - 06:21:01 PM
thought inspired lyrics and a great rendition of a very nice melody, really well played and sung. The sounds are beautifully clear and as Michael says 'Lush', regards M [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Maurice &mdash 05/27/08 - 09:26:35 PM
the lyrics came immediately after racking my brains for 3 weeks. I though keeping them short and to the point had some impact to them.
Thanks again for the listen! [ Reply to This ]
I could &mdash 05/26/08 - 06:29:44 PM
tell this was one of your songs even before you started singing.You have a certain way of recording guitars that is unique.Great song-the vocals,lyrics and production perfectly complement each other.I always enjoy the unpredictable twists and turns in your guitar playing! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Mark &mdash 05/27/08 - 09:38:26 PM
I've got my system for recording the guitars figured out. It took a while. I also find that when I play my other guitars most of them will still sound the same. But some have tonal properties that help to broaden the sound. So I try to mix them in. plus, I play each track twice and set them opposite of each other.
Thanks for the listen, Mark. [ Reply to This ]
:) &mdash 05/26/08 - 06:34:01 PM
Beatlesque sounds - a lot of George in there. A sound all your own though - always enjoyable, always well produced.
Cheers from OZ,
Neil [ Reply to This ]
By George &mdash 05/27/08 - 09:41:45 PM
I wasn't even thinking Beatles when I put this together. The Epiphone DOT is a 335 semi hollow body that does produce the nice early George sound. and the aahs probably sealed the deal as well. [ Reply to This ]
Really well done Vic &mdash 05/26/08 - 06:39:50 PM
Well written and arranged Vic. Some nice guitar work too. The vox have a Beatles lilt to them. Great song!!! [ Reply to This ]
I hope..... &mdash 05/27/08 - 09:47:10 PM
... it doesn't sound like Ringo. haha.
as I mention to jiguma, I wasn't even thinking Beatles when I did this, even though I have in past tunes. Now, If only I could get that 2 vocal part harmony down. [ Reply to This ]
Wonderful &mdash 05/26/08 - 09:39:33 PM
Thanks Much! &mdash 05/27/08 - 09:53:46 PM
I kept the whole thing pretty simple. I kept the lyrics short and to the point, mostly because I didn't really want to write to much. But I think it gets the message across.
I appreciate the listen! [ Reply to This ]
You sure remind me of the kinks &mdash 05/27/08 - 12:06:56 AM
singer, Lazin on a Sunday Afternoon. You really have that texture in the voice. That voice really brings me back to my band days when the kinks were very popular. Nice to hear that voice texture again.
Plus of course the music is so original and well done.
You seem to have a better voice that the kinks singer. I better be careful he may be surfing around here. Now I am thinking, maybe you are the kinks singer. And you are like droop were we won't know how famous you are until it's revealed :)
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I like the Kinks too! &mdash 05/27/08 - 10:04:11 PM
cool songs.
But no I'm not anyone in particular. Most people outside of this site don't really care to hear my stuff. LOL. So, my secret identity is being a MacJmammer to the outside world. [ Reply to This ]
Excellent theme &mdash 05/27/08 - 03:27:20 AM
Where would this world be without spell check? I had a song with a similar theme. It always gets to me. If I had taken one wrong turn, I could have been there.
Viva el Victorio!
Great job, amigo.
Dave [ Reply to This ]
Hey Dave &mdash 05/27/08 - 10:20:21 PM
if you have a program that replaces words with spell check after random typing it comes up with some neat stuff. I'm going to explore that in the future. And I do remember your song, I actually thought about that before I posted.
There was one time when I was freelancing that all my progects where drying up, And I was seriously wondering how many shopping carts I would need to haul my stuff.... 8 [ Reply to This ]
What can I say ... &mdash 05/27/08 - 04:17:27 AM
Thanks Rebsie &mdash 05/28/08 - 08:33:26 PM
I tried. Just heard your song. Outstanding to do it acapella. Very brave. I would be scared s@#^ ess to attempt that myself. [ Reply to This ]
Vic &mdash 05/27/08 - 09:16:11 AM
This has so much depth and feeling... Dude you simply rock! Still love all the guitar work in every tune!
Thanks so much. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Mark &mdash 05/28/08 - 08:42:07 PM
and to think I was trying to figure out a summer song. I think this has more of a impact. I remember one gals mom saying I was a drifter once and don't date him. [ Reply to This ]
Dirk Leningrad &mdash 05/27/08 - 03:19:17 PM
nose that spill chuckers do knot always work
Nonetheless it did this time and it's another great song with some lovely guitar work
Cheers
Dick [ Reply to This ]
Hey Dick &mdash 05/28/08 - 08:47:28 PM
no one nose the knocks to the nose. it hertz.
It was bugging me to have the music sitting around for weeks. the lyrics finally came in a flash. now i can move on down the road. [ Reply to This ]
I have always felt you have a true insight &mdash 05/27/08 - 05:38:59 PM
into the human condition - realistic, unadorned, honest - your lyrics are always thought provoking [neither soft soap or soap box], just a lesson in humility and empathy. A beautiful song. I remember a story... about a good Samaritan... : )
Have a happy week. : )
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hey madame x &mdash 05/28/08 - 08:54:24 PM
after time you know so many people and you see what they are made of. unfortunately I have seen way to many tragedies with past friends who got lost along the way. It takes a lot to survive without getting cynical and to enjoy life. [ Reply to This ]
There it goes... &mdash 05/28/08 - 11:18:25 AM
Man...
You always hit 'em outta the park!
What else to say....
Thank you! Macca [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Macca &mdash 05/28/08 - 09:01:31 PM
If something doesn't work for me, it goes into the trash. I though this was kind of pretty but in a slight sad way. The night before I posted this I was starting to have second thoughts about the lyrics, but decided no, got to keep it real. [ Reply to This ]
"I won't stay very long..." &mdash 05/28/08 - 12:12:22 PM
That's a very powerful statement...
Nice changes of placement and coloration on the voice/guitars...
I can always count on quality sounds from you, Vic...
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Thanks Bob &mdash 05/28/08 - 09:07:50 PM
well, no one is long for this world, when it comes down to it. I know I appreciate everyday, even the bad ones, which then I try to forget.
I usually have a minimum of 3 different guitars in a mix to get some variety in the tones. I think it helps in the overall sound. Or I could be fooling myself, so I can find another excuse to buy another guitar. [ Reply to This ]
Brilliant !! &mdash 05/29/08 - 11:35:15 AM
Sorry for not leavng a comment before was in a bit of a rush.
I luuuuuve it. Downloaded previousely.
Peace Dee [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Dee &mdash 05/30/08 - 12:34:54 PM
Drifter &mdash 05/29/08 - 01:27:45 PM
great vocal performance Vic. One of your best. love the meloncholic feel of the music and chorus melody [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Ridd &mdash 05/30/08 - 12:41:41 PM
the vocals and melody were eluding me for weeks, I almost gave up until they hit me. I almost was going to put it for open collab. [ Reply to This ]
Every year... &mdash 05/29/08 - 03:11:48 PM
My home town hosts a hobo gathering and this tune very much embodies so many of the people I meet. Very few of them actually ride the rails these days, but they are all people who, at least at heart, just can't seem to settle down in one place very long. In so many ways, that's a so very attractive notion, just to be able to pull up stakes at any time and go where the day takes you.
I may have to learn this one and (with your permission, of course) play it around the campfire the next time the hobos are in town. I think they'd love it. (They're are some really great musicians in the group and I always have fun sitting in with them.) [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Joseph &mdash 05/30/08 - 02:00:12 AM
play away, it's all good by me.
Usually in the summer a lot of the homeless set up tents in the downtown on a wide grass meridian, urging the city for a "tent city". I think it's a good idea. It's safety in numbers when you can't lock the doors. [ Reply to This ]
I like this! &mdash 05/29/08 - 04:16:07 PM
Thanks Drew &mdash 05/30/08 - 12:45:19 PM
Sometimes I'm a '60's throw back. I think the music back then had a better feel for melody. so it's been ingrained from my childhood. [ Reply to This ]
right then vic.... &mdash 05/30/08 - 08:16:38 AM
interesting slant on a topic all of us encounter ... sadly ... and yeah there is dignity in some of the most awful circumstances ... very strong beatles vibe here [strong compliment from me] ... ahhh mr. holman u did it again ... great, great tune! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Jack &mdash 05/30/08 - 12:53:36 PM
Isn't it interesting that everyone starts out the same as birth with no idea where they end up. It kinda boogles the mind when you think about it.
Beatle-ish, it must the aaahs that capped it. [ Reply to This ]
Inspired lyrics - really fine &mdash 05/30/08 - 08:31:56 PM
I like the romantic bittersweet sound of the production - kinda Phil Spector with that happy sad girl group thing. Well done Vic - the acoustic sounds great., [ Reply to This ]
take a sad song and make it..... &mdash 05/31/08 - 02:54:04 PM
Thanks Bud,
It took me quite a while to figure out what to do vocally (lyrics & melody). hopefully they fit the feel of the music. Did the music almost a month ago and it sat & sat. I have a hard time having a song unfinished and hanging over my head. [ Reply to This ]
love the guitar &mdash 06/01/08 - 05:16:07 PM
At some points they seem to interwind track to track overlapping but done live each time Excellent! [ Reply to This ]
thanks Tim &mdash 06/01/08 - 09:01:30 PM
interweaving fits. I had different small things going to build it all together. liked you new tune, Mr. Lou Reed [ Reply to This ]
Cool song &mdash 06/02/08 - 08:13:51 AM
Great writing and playing.
Sometimes I have the feeling that the drum (in particular the bass drum) falls just behind the beat, for instance around 2:50. If that's a loop, try pushing it forward just a tad? [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Vic &mdash 06/03/08 - 09:25:06 PM
appreciated!
No loops, played via midi board & quantized for that those miliseconds of info delay. I think what I should of done is one bass drum beat instead of 2. Now after not hearing it for a week the second beat pushes it.
Thanks again [ Reply to This ]
great lyrics &mdash 06/19/08 - 12:20:52 PM
spell check?? what an awesome idea! i sometimes (ahem, all the time) struggle with lyrics and will have to try this out. it has worked great for you.
lovely, organic feel in this song. love the phasing organ padding the background. great production. [ Reply to This ]
Really &mdash 06/23/08 - 09:55:54 AM
great vocals on this Vic! This is just brilliant!
Another great song and loved the guitar solos, superb sound! [ Reply to This ]
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