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My offering for the MJ Live Aid challenge. Peace.

Lyrics:
Dirty War

Sleeping on a bed of broken glass
Crying like a disenchanted baby
Still amazed when snakes bite you in the grass
Still shocked when anyone you know goes crazy

Trying to find a way to lose your innocence
Dealing with the devil on your shoulder
Still arranging every new coincidence
Still sure the world you know is getting colder

And we all end up the same
But honey I don’t see the shame
We drift away like fire to the flame

You’ve got a soul of steel and a heart of stone
But when you close your eyes you’re all alone
You’re tired of living by the sword
You’re sick of waking up to this dirty war

Sleeping like a failed insomniac
Praying like a doubtful disbeliever
Still looking for her face in every sneak attack
Still waiting for the bitter ghosts to leave her

And I don't know what to do
But I think it all depends on you
I think it all depends
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You have really managed &mdash 06/13/08 - 07:52:01 AM
to capture the essence of a real band sound. Really good song and performance/vocal. The production also sounds spot on to me. Loved it David.
Cheers
Len



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Thanks Len &mdash 06/13/08 - 05:03:08 PM
I appreciate your stopping by, and thanks for the kind words. Glad you like the sound. I've been listening to some of the other submissions and I'm just blown away by the quality of the sounds people are making. What a great challenge! Thanks again, dude. Much appreciated. Cheers. Peace.

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Another &mdash 06/13/08 - 07:55:55 AM
new tune from you - and this is great - tight playing and production - the stereo effect (not sure what instrument it's on) sounds a bit excessive through headphones (I'm listening at work) - I suspect it'll sound fine on speakers. Otherwise, great song with a good hook (like all your songs). Top notch as ever.

All the best
Peter

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Thanks, Peter &mdash 06/13/08 - 05:07:32 PM
Glad you liked this. I think the effect you're talking about is a kind of tremolo effect on the guitar over the middle eight and bridge. There's also a kind of panning thing going on with the bass, I think. Hope it sounds okay on speakers! Thanks as always for listening so carefully and commenting so thoughtfully. Cheers. Peace.

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Good tune &mdash 06/13/08 - 09:40:27 AM
Great lyrics, David. That's the strength of this one. Music's also very good.
LL

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Thanks, man &mdash 06/13/08 - 05:10:57 PM
Glad you liked the words. I like some of the lines better than others (as usual...) and a couple of the lines are actually quite old, culled from a failed song! Hope it hangs together and doesn't sound too patchwork! Thanks, man. I appreciate your stopping by. Cheers. Peace.

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great! &mdash 06/13/08 - 10:37:55 AM
nice melodic rocker.
killer chorus.



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Thanks, man &mdash 06/13/08 - 05:15:36 PM
Glad you liked the chorus. It's part of the song I was not too sure about. Thanks for listening and commenting. Much appreciated. Cheers. Peace.

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nice &mdash 06/13/08 - 12:06:35 PM
great songwriting and performance. catchy!

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Thanks, man &mdash 06/13/08 - 05:17:05 PM
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by and listening. Much appreciated. Cheers. Peace.

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David! &mdash 06/13/08 - 01:25:12 PM
Except for the missing crowd, you have achieved an authentic live sound.

Great lyrics. Really nice vocal delivery as per usual my friend!

Always dig your guitar chops, but that goosey bass lineline deserves special mention! Love it man!

Be well!

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Goosey! &mdash 06/13/08 - 05:21:22 PM
That's the word I was looking for! Thanks, man. Glad you liked the song. For the bass, I added the Liquid Bass effect in GB; it came out kind of wobbly, but I thought it had a touch of the 80s about it! Thanks for the nod on the singing, and thanks for listening. Much appreciated as always. Cheers, man. Peace.

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I agree! &mdash 06/14/08 - 11:37:31 AM
The bass does have an 80's feel. Very fitting for this tune.

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right then david.. &mdash 06/13/08 - 02:03:41 PM
well i dug all of this ... great lyrics and voice sounding very good ... production is spot on and workable indeed ... yep ... this is dang good!

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I dig that you dug it! &mdash 06/13/08 - 05:25:03 PM
Thanks, man. Glad you enjoyed this one. Thanks for the nice comment on the production. I wasn't sure if this ended up with a nice live-ish sound, or if it was just messy! Happy you found it palatable. Thanks as always for your encouraging words. Cheers. Peace.

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Rockin' and Yet Mellow &mdash 06/13/08 - 03:19:37 PM
Good job and good sound on this, David. When it started, I thought we were in for a Neil Young treatment, but the vocals mellow it out nicely.

It does sound like some act I remember from the 80s, but the name escapes me right now. Cool production. ;)


--- Joe

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Thanks, Joe &mdash 06/13/08 - 05:41:28 PM
Yeah, I don't know who it sounds like really, but, like you, I have the feeling it sounds like someone! It just felt 80s to me. Glad you like the vibe. I don't think I could even attempt a Neil Young groove! Thanks for stopping by and checking this out. Cheers, man. Peace.

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good one &mdash 06/13/08 - 03:48:19 PM
like the way it starts out on the heavy side and then settles into a nice melodic groove. the guitar work is perfection, really great sounds. and while i'm on the praise train: great lyrics. great track.

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Thanks, man &mdash 06/13/08 - 06:00:56 PM
I'm delighted you like this one. I was blown away by the track you did with Bud and echoroom - amazing stuff! This one started out heavier, but I toned down the distortion (and the volume) on the guitars, because the contrast with the verse seemed a bit abrupt. Glad you think the change works here. Thanks also for the nod on the lyrics. Much appreciated. Cheers. Peace.

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very good &mdash 06/13/08 - 04:49:37 PM
track, great production ...an excellent and complete song.

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Thank you kindly &mdash 06/13/08 - 06:30:42 PM
I'm delighted you stopped by to check this one out, and I'm very happy you enjoyed it. Cheers. Peace.

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Dirty War &mdash 06/13/08 - 05:03:12 PM
WOW .. man ... what a rockin song ..a true suprise !!
giant guitar work here ..your singing definetly so
much 80s which so unique ...loved this man !!
thnx alot for sharin it !!!!!!

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Thanks, Feter &mdash 06/13/08 - 06:36:50 PM
Glad you think I got the 80s vibe with the singing! And thanks also for the comments on the guitar. It's nice to surprise! Thanks for listening and commenting, man. Much appreciated. Cheers. Peace.

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Nice! &mdash 06/13/08 - 06:39:35 PM
Really a great song, fine guitar and music work and really nice vocals. Loved the picture btw. Fits the atmosphere of Live Aid as well... Cool!

Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi

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Thank you, my friend &mdash 06/13/08 - 08:39:06 PM
I'm very glad you liked this one. As for the photograph, I think it was actually taken in 1985, or thereabouts, so I thought it might add a bit of context! Thanks so much for stopping by and listening, and for taking the time to comment. Always appreciated. Cheers. Peace.

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Dirty War &mdash 06/13/08 - 08:27:35 PM
I just love your music and you sing fantastic. I think your awsome
this sounds just fabulous the lyrics are brilliant as well.
Great production. Well done. I loved it.

Peace Dee.

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Wow &mdash 06/13/08 - 08:46:20 PM
Thanks, Dee. You are way too kind. I'm delighted you enjoyed this one. Thanks for the nice words about the sound and the song. Loved your latest, by the way. Many thanks for stopping by and listening. Cheers. Peace.

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different levels &mdash 06/13/08 - 09:57:57 PM
very nicely done David!

Has a cool grit and chime contrast of the heavy guitar, kind of a "Money for Nothing" part to the mellower sections with the clean chorused guitar. Singing and lyrics are great! All sound fantastic!

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Thanks, Vic &mdash 06/15/08 - 12:24:13 PM
Praise for a guitar sound from you is praise indeed! Glad you think I got the balance right. I experimented with a heavier, distorted sound on the verse, but the whole track just sounded kind of stodgy or something. Also I think the cleaner sound I ended up with is really 80s! Glad you enjoyed it. Many thanks for stopping by and listening. Cheers. Peace.

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Excellent! &mdash 06/14/08 - 05:28:30 PM
This really reminds me of an obscure Canadian band called Private Eye back in the day. The guitars slithering around that goosey (Yup, that's the word all right) make for a distinctive, tight sound that also slides loose and easy. Tricky to make that happen, and it's happening here - love it!

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Thanks, man &mdash 06/15/08 - 12:29:41 PM
Glad you liked this. Don't know Private Eye, but I'm glad the sound had that 80s vibe! Thanks also for the nod on the bass sound; I really like it. Your epic track was amazing, by the way! Thanks for stopping by. Cheers. Peace.

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Song &mdash 06/14/08 - 09:14:54 PM
Fine song. Guitars well played and placed to support the mood of the song. You write excellent choruses. Good Stuff!

Thanks
Bill

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Thanks, Bill &mdash 06/15/08 - 12:34:32 PM
Glad you liked this one, and thanks for the nod on the chorus; it was the last part of the song to come together for me. I changed it a couple of times, and in fact almost changed the current chorus again because I thought it sounded a bit 'crammed'. But then I found myself singing it as I walked around, so I took that as a sign that I should just leave it be! Glad you enjoyed this one. Many thanks. Cheers. Peace.

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Very good track &mdash 06/15/08 - 03:28:44 AM
It does have an 80's sound to this track, even with the soft vocal. Good lyrics esp the chorus, and I too loved the bassline. Nice one David.

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Thanks, man &mdash 06/15/08 - 12:37:18 PM
Glad you liked this, and happy you got that 80s vibe from it. This was a lot of fun to do; some very cool tracks coming out of this! Thanks again, dude. Much appreciated. Cheers. Peace.

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Excellent &mdash 06/15/08 - 09:47:40 AM
as usual David!!!

Hey can I borrow your vocal chords for a week or two? Mine sound lousy and I've got a duet going with Gail!!!

Impressive song my friend... really great! This also came very fast after the coffee house too!

Mark

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Thanks, Mark &mdash 06/15/08 - 12:40:23 PM
I'm delighted to see you here; glad you liked this one. Yeah, this did come pretty soon after Struck Dumb. I usually take longer between posts, but I thought this one fit the bill, so I went for it. Glad you enjoyed it. As for the vocal chords - yours are just fine! I'm looking forward to hearing the duet! Cheers, man. Peace.

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What a top tune! &mdash 06/15/08 - 01:08:52 PM
Vocally, you remind me of Al Stewart (Year Of The Cat). Lyrics are dark and have an overall undertone that was prevalent in the 80s where a wee bit of angst went into a lot of songs.

The tune is upbeat and disguises the sentiment. Good call - I like the juxtaposition of the music and word a lot.

Jim




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Thanks, man &mdash 06/15/08 - 04:51:31 PM
Delighted you enjoyed this one. I love songs that sound kind of upbeat but have that dark undertone, and you're right, the 80s was full of that kind of stuff, even if some of the lyrics were completely obtuse and impossible to decipher! Thanks a million for stopping by and checking this out. Much appreciated. Cheers. Peace.

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tsada &mdash 06/15/08 - 10:18:52 PM
nicely done. It makes me feel like dancing with the beat, and nicely woven lyrics. I think it sounds better if you put a little fading echo in the last guitar strum. Congrats mate. topnotch indeed.

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It makes me so happy &mdash 06/17/08 - 05:38:26 PM
that this makes you want to dance - not something my music usually makes people want to do! I like the idea for the echo at the end! I might revisit that! Thanks so much for stopping by and listening. I'm very glad you liked it. Cheers. Peace.

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Great mix/class act! &mdash 06/16/08 - 07:23:20 PM
A real touch of Bowie in the phrasing - great drum track, and solid in all other areas. Very Bowieesque chord changes too.

I really like this one David. Your voice sounds really classy, and all the guitars are perfect. I like the bass too - what's "goosey" about it? :)

Cheers from Oz,
Neil

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Thanks, Neil &mdash 06/17/08 - 05:42:51 PM
I'm always happy to hear you enjoy something I post. Thanks for the Bowie references! Love it! Glad you enjoyed the bass, especially considering the terrific bass sounds you come up with! Loved your latest, my man. Thanks for stopping by and checking this out. Much appreciated. Cheers. Peace.

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Well mixed &mdash 06/17/08 - 09:29:30 AM
production is excellent and everything crystal clear great driving beat and well constructed lyrics - good stuff
Cheers RG

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Thanks, man &mdash 06/17/08 - 05:49:58 PM
Loved your recent epic on the summer solstice, and I'm happy you liked this one. Thanks for the nod on the production - glad it didn't sound too messy. Thanks for stopping by and checking this one out. Cheers. Peace.

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Those guitars! &mdash 06/19/08 - 08:35:00 AM
They sound from the era. Slightly sweetly chorused and rockin all the way. Your voice sounds terrific and I love the lyrics.

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Thank you much &mdash 06/19/08 - 10:18:06 AM
I love that you think the guitar sound is authentic. It's one of the things I really wanted to get right. Very happy you enjoyed this one, and delighted you stopped by. Still marveling at your take on Cult of Anubis. Very, very cool! Cheers. Peace.

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SUPERB BALANCE &mdash 06/22/08 - 11:10:27 AM
This is one of the cleanest mixes I've ever heard. A good song, really professionally done. Thanks for sharing. Smokin' guitar!

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Thank you kindly &mdash 07/02/08 - 08:11:52 PM
Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks especially for the nod on the sound; there's quite a bit going on in the song, and I was worried about creating a cluttered mess! Thanks again for stopping by and checking this out. Much appreciated. Cheers. Peace.

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Snake bites you where? heheh &mdash 06/25/08 - 07:19:05 PM
I would have listened to this in the 80's... it has a great melody, awesome hook and hey, you even started with power chords... that's what I call a complete package.

Lyrically poetic with cool wordplay ("Sleeping like a failed insomniac") and delightful irony ("Still arranging every new coincidence"). Extremely solid and much enjoyed!


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Thank you &mdash 07/02/08 - 08:18:55 PM
Really glad you liked this. I loved your latest, and I'm delighted you like this. Thanks for the nice words about the lyrics especially. I'm always happy when people notice the words! Thanks for stopping by and checking this one out. Much appreciated. Cheers. Peace.

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dirty war &mdash 07/04/08 - 07:07:32 AM
Hi David,I've not had much time for listening at MJs recently so I've some catching up to do. I'm glad I started with you because this is just great. The lead guitar sound has a real nice luxury texture to it (not sure how else to describe it!). Production as usual is top notch as are vocals. Brilliant song and an obvious download.
Thanks for the music!
Steve

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Thanks, Steve &mdash 07/10/08 - 08:46:48 PM
I'm glad you liked this one. I really wanted the guitar to reflect the 80s vibe, glad you think it worked. I'm flattered you're downloading this; I always take it as a great compliment. Thanks a million for checking this one out. Much appreciated as always. Cheers. Peace.

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