Wake Up (w ledebutant)

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It's been a while since I've been able to obsessively mix a tune. And then The Orbiting offered "Wake Up" to remix--for which, thank you guys!!--and I couldn't resist because Lisa's voice is always too cool to work with.

Song art is derived from a poster by Hans Erni.

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Lyrics

Wake up everybody,
the nightmare is coming,
while you were sleeping,
they were dreaming
a dream for you,
a dream for you,
you didn't ask them to,
you didn't ask them to,
dream it for you.

Wake up everybody,
wake up everybody.

While you were sleeping,
they were dreaming for you.
Wake up everybody
Wake up everybody

Wake up
Wake up
Wake up

You and I can fight the darkness,
you and I don't have to fight alone
you and I can fight together.
One and one and one is more than one.

Wake up everybody,
the world is melting.
While you were breathing,
they were stealing,
your dreams from you,
your dreams from you,
you didn't ask them to,
steal them from you.
You didn't ask them to.
While you were breathing
they were stealing from you.
Wake up.

You and I can fight the darkness,
you and I don't have to fight alone
you and I can stand together.
One and one and one is more than one.

Stand up everybody,
no more acquiescing.
If you don't stop them,
you're asking them to,
asking them to,
steal from you.

Wake up everybody,
wake up everybody,
wake up everybody.

You and I can fight the darkness,
you and I don't have to fight alone
you and I can stand together.
One and one and one is more than one.

Song Stats

Hits: 2714
Comments: 69
Fans: 31
Plays: 312
Downloads: 138
Votes: 11
Uploaded: Jun 05, 2008 - 08:27:02 PM
Last Updated: Jul 07, 2009 - 11:18:14 PM Last Played: May 18, 2013 - 12:51:42 PM

Song License

Creative Commons License:
Attribution-NoDerivs-NonCommercial

Song Actions

Keywords:

what with the stealing of the dreams and all (1)

Hardware:

Mac

Software:

Soundtrack, Gleetchlab, GarageBand

Comments

Ed Hannifin	Ed Hannifin said 1809 days ago (June 5th, 2008)
	Firsties! If the gods are kind... Ed Check out my latest song called Uno/I Like The Way... (with Macaudion, SISTERS, ktb, and ziti)

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1809 days ago (June 5th, 2008)
	Zam! How ju do that? Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1809 days ago (June 5th, 2008)
	No You commented even before the song was done uploading, didn't you?? Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

ktb	ktb said 1809 days ago (June 5th, 2008)
	one and one and David, excellent job. Totally dig this. Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1809 days ago (June 5th, 2008)
	Awesome Thank you, John. Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

Ed Hannifin

Ed Hannifin said 1809 days ago (June 5th, 2008)

This is my idea of a good time...
...one of my favorite mixing ears bringing his chops to one of my favorite duos...

This ends up being headphones candy. I think I have to get cans with a third earphone to get the full effect...

I like the Eastern vibe in the percussion, the instrumentation, and some of the ways that Lisa is using her voice....

Ed

Check out my latest song called Uno/I Like The Way... (with Macaudion, SISTERS, ktb, and ziti)

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1809 days ago (June 5th, 2008)
	Thanks, Ed It was a good time mixing it too. Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

ledebutant	ledebutant said 1809 days ago (June 5th, 2008)
	What I love Is that Ed doesn't have to get a third ear for that third headphone. What isn't he telling us? Check out my latest song called Merton's Prayer (work-in-progress with Jim Bouchard)

Feter	Feter said 1809 days ago (June 5th, 2008)
	Wake Up thats an amazing Rockin Gypsy fiddlin there ... great great arrangment my friend the boomin bass and drums just right in .very nice job thnx alot for sharin it ! Check out my latest song called Roll with it

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1809 days ago (June 5th, 2008)
	Feter I agree, I love the sound of that viola, and I like the way it complements Lisa's singing. I'm glad you like this Feter, thank you. Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

jiguma	jiguma said 1809 days ago (June 5th, 2008)
	David Good to see a new post. Can't listen now but will download onto the iPod - I just KNOW it will be amazing. More later. Neil Check out my latest song called News Is Gonna Break

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1808 days ago (June 6th, 2008)
	jiguma Thanks for grabbing a copy, Neil, and for your vote of confidence. I hope you're enjoying this! Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

ledebutant

ledebutant said 1809 days ago (June 5th, 2008)

Man Oh Man!
I have to admit, I've been holding my breath since you said you were doing one of these, filled with excitement over what you'd imagine up and you did NOT disappoint. This is super-trippy and incredibly dark, darker than you usually do and you've brought out flavors in the vocal that I hadn't pictured (as Ed said, the Eastern vibe is very, very cool).

I could not love that viola more or the chimes behind it or the bassline or some of those incredible Gleetchlab sounds. The sirens are a great idea. You've also made me realize that I'm way over the top with the remix I'm doing and that it doesn't have to be crazy to be interesing.

It goes without saying that the mix is incredible and I feel almost as though I'm moving through a really dark carnival ride and the image from the photo is looming out here and there.

I couldn't love it more and I'm sure Matt will love it, too.

Thank you, David!!! Thank you, thank you!

Check out my latest song called Merton's Prayer (work-in-progress with Jim Bouchard)

perceptualvortex

perceptualvortex said 1809 days ago (June 5th, 2008)

Lisa
...I keep hearing your voice, over and over...
You're welcome! No, wait, thank YOU; this song was exactly the inspiration I needed to hit the virtual mixing board. And I had a lot of obsessive, distracting hours of making lovely music, and it's because of your voice.

I'm very pleased with how this one turned out, and I'm glad you are too. Thank you and Matt for letting us remixing types take a shot at this great song. You rock, Lisa!

Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

	said 1808 days ago (June 6th, 2008)
	Killer... David, this is an amazing remix of Orbiting's original. Great eastern flavor and a true remarkable sounds you added... This is a true masterpiece. Happy to hear a new tune from you, this piece made my day! Take Care - Yeman A. Al-Rawi

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1808 days ago (June 6th, 2008)
	Birdman Yeman, thanks for checking this out, I'm glad you like it! Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

michael2	michael2 said 1808 days ago (June 6th, 2008)
	wow what a remix. sounds amazing, i am really impressed by the subtle gleetchlab stuff. it's hard to be subtle with that one. really great take on this. Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1808 days ago (June 6th, 2008)
	michael Thanks, man. Gleetchlab was really good for mixing up the sounds of the bells; I did go a little crazy with Gleetchlab, like usual, but the crazier stuff didn't get into this song. Listen for them in my next release, haha. Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

guitapick	guitapick said 1808 days ago (June 6th, 2008)
	Music... ...fits the lyrics... ...to a "t"... sweet...and incredibly menacing... Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1808 days ago (June 6th, 2008)
	guitapick Thank you. I think the lyrics (aside from the 'you and I' parts) really are kind of menacing, so I'm glad you picked up on my reflection of that. Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

drakonis

drakonis said 1808 days ago (June 6th, 2008)

trippy
from the dark to the light... and the light is not the light we are used to... it is just a brighter darkness... the middle-eastern tinged violin creates a really "slinky" feel that touches on the obscene... and that, coupled with Lisa's wonderfully smooth singing really makes this an indelible mix. As always, mixed and drummed to perfection. TWO-dos Kudos!
ttfn,
Drakonis

Check out my latest song called Belle Aire (for Mandolin Orchestra)

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1807 days ago (June 7th, 2008)
	Eduard Funny, I hadn't thought of the viola as 'slinky'... until now, haha. But I hear what you mean. Thanks for listening and the kind words, drakonis. Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

	said 1808 days ago (June 6th, 2008)
	Mix it up What a great remix! I dig the instruments & rhythm tracks. Well done

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1807 days ago (June 7th, 2008)
	easyT Thank you, easytbird... this is a cool song to remix, isn't it? I'm glad you like my take. Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 1808 days ago (June 6th, 2008)
	You are a mix master.Incredible! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1807 days ago (June 7th, 2008)
	Ibstrat Thank you, Mark, I'm glad you enjoyed this. Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

Diviner	Diviner said 1808 days ago (June 6th, 2008)
	Really Good Track Very nice to the ears, really enjoyed this track. Well composed and arranged, esp like the strong bass. Nice one. Check out my latest song called The Apothosis Of Us All (Remix)

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1807 days ago (June 7th, 2008)
	Diviner I'm glad you enjoyed this, man, thank you for checking it out. The bass is made of Bass on Demand loops, which I've gotten a surprising amount of mileage from--they are diverse and versatile. Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

Diviner	Diviner said 1803 days ago (June 11th, 2008)
	Cool Might just check it out. Cheers. Check out my latest song called The Apothosis Of Us All (Remix)

Mystified	Mystified said 1808 days ago (June 6th, 2008)
	Fabulous remix! I love the addition of the violin...it works so very well. Your other additions here are wonderful, as well! It's nice to hear a post from you again!! :) Thanks for sharing! Check out my latest song called the snowflake dances

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1807 days ago (June 7th, 2008)
	Cat Mysti, it's good to virtually see you again. Thanks for listening! I'm glad you dig the viola--it was quite the discovery when I found how well it fit with Lisa's voice. Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

lengold	lengold said 1807 days ago (June 7th, 2008)
	This is just fantastic. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called B E A U T I F U L

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1807 days ago (June 7th, 2008)
	Cool Thank you for checking this out, Len, I'm glad you like it. Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

smokey bacon jnr	smokey bacon jnr said 1807 days ago (June 7th, 2008)
	Brilliant Beautifully trippy. I can see the attention to detail. The echo on the voice really works - sounds a little like Lacuna Coil. Great. Check out my latest song called Trailed in the Mud

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1807 days ago (June 7th, 2008)
	smokey Thanks for listening, Mr. Bacon, I'm glad you like it. I will check out Lacuna Coil. Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

magnatone	magnatone said 1807 days ago (June 7th, 2008)
	Wake Up Holy Smokes - this is superb! I will be listening to this MANY times! What a fantastic sound - congrats! Check out my latest song called Blind Love (Seeing Heart) - Orchestral Version

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1807 days ago (June 7th, 2008)
	Karen It was nice to meet you in chat yesterday. Thanks, I'm glad you like my remix! Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

lavalamp	lavalamp said 1807 days ago (June 7th, 2008)
	Very interesting one Like Lisa's voice on this and really dig the bass. Fantastic! LL Check out my latest song called A Funky Little Thing

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1807 days ago (June 7th, 2008)
	LL Yes, Lisa's voice is the star here; I love the haunting, chant-like way she's singing. The bass is assembled from Bass on Demand loops, which I've been getting a lot of mileage from. Thank you, lavalamp. Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 1807 days ago (June 7th, 2008)
	cool mix and the additions bring some cool added texture(s). subtle but very effective. Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1805 days ago (June 9th, 2008)
	added Thanks, Vic, I'm glad you enjoyed this. Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

egobandit	egobandit said 1807 days ago (June 7th, 2008)
	wow dont know why but starless and bible black comes to mind when I hear this. Very strong lyrics and performance by ledebutant. As always Mr PV its top notch.. been waitin for something from you thanks, BTW great bass!!!!!!! Check out my latest song called walkin out my door

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1805 days ago (June 9th, 2008)
	King Crimson is always a welcome comparison Thanks ego... I know, I haven't been very musical lately! Glad you like that bass; I spent a lot of time trying to get a good bassline for this, piecing together Bass on Demand loops. Thanks for checking this out. Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

steck	steck said 1806 days ago (June 8th, 2008)
	As ever Great work as ever David. I haven't heard the original version but bloody excellent mix mate. Check out my latest song called "Choose to Stay"

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1805 days ago (June 9th, 2008)
	steck Thank you, Graham. Be sure to check out the original some time, and the other cool remixes; the diversity is pretty amazing. Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

	said 1806 days ago (June 8th, 2008)
	Ha ha... Wow David...this is AMAZING! Lisa always sounds great, but you have accented and framed her vox in a way that is at once mystical and sensual. Beautiful job on the soundbed as well. Immaculate mixing job throughout! Bravo and encore! Be well friend!

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1805 days ago (June 9th, 2008)
	Amagi Thanks, Michael, I really appreciate that. Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

Dj French Toast	Dj French Toast said 1806 days ago (June 8th, 2008)
	This is Ill man ..what a fantastic song and love the violin and ledebs voice is always awesome . Man your mix is great well done on the Bass . ! Check out my latest song called Sweeter no doubt (Beat by Sweet 79)

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1800 days ago (June 14th, 2008)
	Dj French Toast I'm glad you dig this tune, thanks man. Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

Macaudion

Macaudion said 1806 days ago (June 8th, 2008)

And now, I be hip by association...
The beginning of this little tunage had my tummy rumbling w/ the type of excitement in anticipation that posed the question, "now how's he gonna top this"...

I miss you, Dude!

...it felt as if I was being tossed, (quite artfullY in a forward direction through these other worldly states by a meticulous beating of drums... - the synth and cello action... - diggin how it was relentless in trying to roll my psychy onto it's edge - most of the fun was in trying to roll things back to upright while holding onto my ears for dear life - all the while though, ya gotta know that I was dong a head bob that would have onlookers know that, yup, I am indeed, a hip and cool being!

Homey's mindful and, fairly striking words are set in the scene of a pretty wonderful little musical nightmare...

The two of you as "head designers" of my wake-sleep dream state..., a bit of a stretch for my imagination, though, I gather that this is a goal that is clearly stated somewhere in the SMALL PRINT of your "mission statement" - LOL - my stumbling little brain cells are reporting w/ a smile, mission accomplished....

High five'n yas! Glad to hear you're back, David. Big time!! Macca

Check out my latest song called Pavel

perceptualvortex

perceptualvortex said 1800 days ago (June 14th, 2008)

Macca
Hey man, thanks for welcoming me back. My songs aren't done being posted until I get one of your comments, because I love reading your impressions. Whether or not you paid attention to the Small Print (tm), I'm glad it's mission accomplished for your smiling brain cells, haha. Thanks for stopping by, Dion, now it's your turn for a new tune!

Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

Drew Kopr	Drew Kopr said 1806 days ago (June 8th, 2008)
	Cool! Dave, great stuff! This version offers very nice additions to the tune, in my opinion, and it is great to see you post since it has been awhile. Hope your creative energy results in some more postings soon my friend! Check out my latest song called IfIWereHigh

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1800 days ago (June 14th, 2008)
	Drew Thanks, Drew, I'm glad you like this version. Yes, I really need to get mixing songs more often... I've been feeling in the musical wastelands for a while, not being able to come up with any ideas. Then this came along and jostled awake my muse, which is great. Good to hear from you! Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

bud	bud said 1806 days ago (June 8th, 2008)
	OK - my next listen is on phones but this is already amazing. Great work PV and a wonderful collab. Can't wait to go deeper into the sound. Check out my latest song called ditto

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1799 days ago (June 15th, 2008)
	bud Thanks for listening, bud; I hope you enjoyed the headphones version too. Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

timothy devine	timothy devine said 1806 days ago (June 9th, 2008)
	Excellent This is awesome real cool tune nice vocals ledebs the music bed is way creative and flows nice good stuff peact Check out my latest song called Inside of You

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1798 days ago (June 16th, 2008)
	Timothy Thanks for listening, man. I'm glad you like the music bed I made for Lisa's voice to lay in; it's not difficult finding inspiration when she's singing :) Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

Outtaorbit	Outtaorbit said 1805 days ago (June 9th, 2008)
	yes indeedy this rocks Check out my latest song called Strange World

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1798 days ago (June 16th, 2008)
	Outta Thanks, outtaorbit! Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 1804 days ago (June 10th, 2008)
	Great song Ok, you have great basic material here to work with in the original track, but your contributions are nothing to be sneezed at either. It all sounds fantastic. Just one question: where on earth did you use Gleetchlab? I don't hear much glitchy stuff. Check out my latest song called Fourth Candle

perceptualvortex

perceptualvortex said 1804 days ago (June 10th, 2008)

Vic
I used Gleetchlab on the bells and chimes; I layered them and varied their speed (slowing them down, mostly). Kind of a lightweight use of the program, but it was the effect I was looking for. I also tried a bunch of other soundsperiments with Gleetchlab, but only wound up using a few of the bell tracks that I made. I'm glad you dug this, Vic, thanks.

Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

alfalpha	alfalpha said 1803 days ago (June 11th, 2008)
	why am I... ...not surprised that this is so brilliant. David, you have this 'knack' with remixes- you always manage to capture the 'soul' of a song via your creativity, as well as capturing my attention! Cheers & Regards, Alf Check out my latest song called Mania- w/DavisAmerica-The 'Sprout' Remix

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1798 days ago (June 16th, 2008)
	Good to see you alfalpha Thanks for the kind words, Alf. I'm glad you like my remixes! Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

sloparts

sloparts said 1801 days ago (June 13th, 2008)

Started out a little slow for me,
but was interesting enough to keep me listening. Now I'm very glad I did. This just shines with dark emotions and glistens with raw power that is only being held in check by Lisa's haunting vocal. A very moving piece of music, Great collab you two.

Very enjoyable listen Dave, thanks for sharing, and for the iPod food.

Be cool man,

Ed

Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1798 days ago (June 16th, 2008)
	Ed I too am glad you kept listening, and I'm glad you like this! Yeah, slow... this is the slowest song I've ever mixed, I think, and I had to resist the strong urge to start the tune with powerful drums (see: all my other tracks, haha). But I managed to get those drums in there eventually. I appreciate your comment, thank you for listening, Ed. Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

Char	Char said 1796 days ago (June 18th, 2008)
	Amazing result. It works so well. Thanks. Check out my latest song called The Sea

saymme

saymme said 1794 days ago (June 20th, 2008)

Wow..
wow...
...what a grand mix!(!) I love this song w Lisas voice , like You say it's so great ! You did this marvellously : ) : ) ! Lissening..very interesting with all these different sounds..It is reeeaally G R E A T (!) makes You curious of whats coming ! I've heard a few versions of this not too many but this is a definate fav among them , Courtsey to You Both !
My Pleasure Totally ! Lena David have You heard this w Dreadmon? Don't know why, but I came to think of You when lissening to it- I love it its like a mantra too(heard it just before I heard this)
http://beta.macjams.com/song/38224 *I will move on*

illuminati	illuminati said 1793 days ago (June 21st, 2008)
	This is mega-cool, maybe my favorite of the Wake Up remixes. It propels very nicely and the bass line is wicked awesome. Check out my latest song called The Holly and the Ivy feat. Joe Gurner, Mark Holbrook and Ledebutant

Bob6stringer	Bob6stringer said 1700 days ago (September 22nd, 2008)
	Wizardly! To compliment the vox and the mix would be understating the obvious. Deep groove and never lapses into goth-macabre despite the themes touched upon. Check out my latest song called Call Me (Turn to Me Reprise)

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Name: David Thomas
Location: Seattle WA USA

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