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As some may remember, this song almost never was. I had been working on it when the hard drive it was on crashed. The only version of it that I had left to work with was an MP3 I had posted here.

I was able to take that salvaged MP3 and send a copy to Alimar for some bass enhancement. Thanks, Al!

After that, it needed some lead guitar treatment. John Luper (a.k.a. TEXASFEEL) was up to the task and performed the outstanding lead guitar work heard here.

Now for percussion. I am fortunate enough to have at my disposal a very capable drummer friend whom I use for most things done by me here. However, for whatever reasons, the drum tracks we layed down for this weren't gelling with the rest of the mix. Drummers are extremely few and far between here at MacJams. There is one though that I figured would be up to the task at hand. I contacted Mike Watkins (a.k.a. kevmikwa). I don't remember how long ago it was now. A looong time ago. It seems due to a new born or some such thing he didn't have time. He contacted me later on and informed me that he was unable to let this song go.

Anyhow, to make a very long story short, I got the final drum tracks from him and mixed them in. This has been a long time in coming but I hope you all agree that the end results were worth the immense wait.

Once again, the song is about the one that got away. Aren't they all?
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Lyrics
With All of This
Dave Placko © 1999

The sun is shining. Birds are winging
The air is laughter. In here, I rot
Crying, feeling, hurting reeling
Awaiting rapture. Forget-me-not

With all of this I am left
With all of this I go blind
With all of this I am at your mercy
Forgetting all of this would be to kind

Running hiding. Into darkness sliding
I want departure. Remove this spot
Hearts are tearing. No one is caring
A sad here-after. Rewrite the plot

With all of this I am left
With all of this I go blind
With all of this I am at your mercy
Forgetting all of this would be to kind

Now, I'm finding the clock unwinding
In this I'm captured. Untie the knot
Love eluding; not worth pursuing
I want the answers. I want to stop!

With all of this I am left
With all of this I go blind
With all of this I am at your mercy
Forgetting all of this would be to kind

With all of this I am left
With all of this I go blind
With all of this I am at your mercy
Forgetting all of this would be to kind
Song Stats
Hits: 1276
Comments: 42
Fans: 22
Plays: 90
Downloads: 64
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Uploaded: Jul 14, 2008 - 01:12:50 AM
Last Updated: Oct 02, 2008 - 04:41:28 PM Last Played: Oct 20, 2009 - 02:13:38 PM
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Hardware:
Dual 2.7 GHz PowerPC G5 / 6.5 GB DDR SDRAM
MOTU 828mkII
PreSonus DigiMax LT
Line 6 POD
Fender Powerhouse Strat
Taylor 410CE
Fender Standard Jazz Bass
Rode NT-1As, NT-5s
Vocals
Alimar's Stuff
TEXASFEEL's Stuff
kevmikwa's stuff
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Comments
Feter said 499 days ago (July 14th, 2008)
With All of This
WOW ... what a treat ..Giant colab ..incredible
vocal work ..who could miss Johns licks he s one
of the best ..perfect drums ..the bass and all .
fits right surely with everybody ..a hit my friend
Kudos to all of you who worked here with this
awesome song ... YOU ROCK ..thnx for sharin such
gem !!!!
bug67 said 499 days ago (July 14th, 2008)
No...
...YOU rock!!! :)

Thanks for listening!
caroline said 499 days ago (July 14th, 2008)
buggy!!! faaaabulous!!!
just taking it all in with my morning coffee - mmmmmmm... fat!! so glad this had surfaced - thank you xoxox
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bug67 said 499 days ago (July 14th, 2008)
:)
Helloooo, Caroline. xoxoxox!!!
jiguma said 499 days ago (July 14th, 2008)
Can't go wrong ...
... with Mike and John. This sounds really good - great mix - top playing and singing, and a good song. Sorry, nothing to suggest for improvement comes to mind.

A really good post Dave.

Neil
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bug67 said 499 days ago (July 14th, 2008)
Thanks
Thanks for listening, Neil.
dajama said 499 days ago (July 14th, 2008)
Very nice song
The acoustic sounds great, and the singing is top-notch. Lyrics are nicely done, well-crafted and pithy. The drums are terrific, as is to be expected! Some lovely touches on the lead, and what a beautiful sound on the solo. A nice mix and a terrific song. Nicely done to everyone involved. Peace.
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bug67 said 499 days ago (July 14th, 2008)
Thank you
I really appreciate the kind words
heath said 499 days ago (July 14th, 2008)
Glad you could rescue this
This is one of my least favorite genres, yet I was able to listen to the entire song and even enjoyed it.

Attempting constructive criticism about the mix: I listened to this with headphones and, though the overall volume was never too loud, during some of the busier sections I turned down the volume a little just so I can hear things more clearly. It might just my (old) ears, but I suspect some mid-tone overload in a few areas.


bug67 said 499 days ago (July 14th, 2008)
Quite possible
The only file I had to work with after a hard drive melt down was an unfinished mix of an mp3. When I sent it out to Alimar to have the bass enhanced, it's quite possible it took some boosting in the mids as well. Thank you for the listen and comment.
Moviz said 499 days ago (July 14th, 2008)
It just
all sounds so 'spot on', vocals, backing, lead etc, lovely song with great vocals and harmonies..... lovely mix and excellent collab. good work by all, cheers M
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bug67 said 499 days ago (July 14th, 2008)
Thank you
Thank you for listening and commenting.
saymme said 499 days ago (July 14th, 2008)
( :
Dessert !!! is what this feels like hearing it this evening ! More drums!!! & loud ! a drumsolo perhaps : ) : ) GREAT SONG My pleasure ! I regognized it right away Thx
PLR lena
bug67 said 499 days ago (July 14th, 2008)
Thanks...
...For taking time to listen and coment!
cjhoose said 499 days ago (July 14th, 2008)
I find the barrage of
instruments a little overwhelming all at once. I'm more of a "tone it down sometimes" person. Too much compression?

Favorite part is the vocal harmonies. Fun to sing to.
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bug67 said 496 days ago (July 16th, 2008)
Hey
Not everybody has to like every thing they hear. What fun would that be. Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment though
kevmikwa said 499 days ago (July 14th, 2008)
Arrghh
... and I don't mean "Arrghh" in the fun, pirate, "look at my cool eyepatch" way. I mean it in the "I'm frustrated" way.

First things first: thanks so much to Dave for letting me sit in on this one. I remember when he first approached me, the song had me air-drumming away. A simple groove for sure, but those are the ones I like best.

Of course, I also must commend your seemingly endless patience - a level I don't think I would be capable of extending to another. Our initial convo was last October - I told you then that I wanted in but simply didn't have the time. It was last March (about a month before my 2nd son's arrival) that I finally asked if you still needed drums. You are a very understanding fellow ... quite a gift.

Kudos also to Alimar and John for some great contributions that really lift the song.

Now, for my "Arrghh": my drums are just not lining up well in a bunch of places throughout, and it pains me that their addition is actually bringing a great song down. It is most painful in the chorus-out section ... the ride figure appears so far behind the beat in some spots (4:00-4:11) that it might as well be in front of the following beat. Yuck!

Things sounded good in my DAW as I was proofing the tracks prior to shipping them off to you, so I do find myself wondering if I mistakenly sent you the drums with the wrong Tempo Alternative activated (because you'll recall that I did obsess about matching your tempo). I'll have to take a relisten and try to noodle what happened.

So, I'm pretty much bummin'. It's a good thing that the rest of the song kicks butt!
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bug67 said 499 days ago (July 14th, 2008)
Well...
...Leave to the drummer to come up with that nit. Honestly, I can't hear it and I'm 95% sure no one else can either.
magnatone said 498 days ago (July 15th, 2008)
With all of This
wow - I guess so - totally worth the wait. What a terrific collaboration of some wonderful MJ talent. Way to hang in there Bug!
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bug67 said 497 days ago (July 15th, 2008)
Thanks
Thanks for listening, Karen. Ride safe!
VicDiesel said 497 days ago (July 15th, 2008)
After all that history
I must say that this mix sounds great. I had listened the song once through before I read your comments. In general this sounds very good. Nice and open mix, everything well played and sung. And congratulations on the rescue operation!



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bug67 said 497 days ago (July 16th, 2008)
Mr. Diesel,
Thanks for taking time to listen and comment. Glad you liked it.
Alannah said 493 days ago (July 19th, 2008)
I meant .....
.. to listen to this last night when we were chatting ... but I got too tired .... but I wrote down the number knowing I would be back again ... glad I returned for the visit .... sounds top notch to me ! Reading the comments (I see Kev and his drum nit) ... well I didn't hear anything off about it at all .. it sounded GREAT to me ... I was just a boppin along ! Great job guys ... Lov that geeter of TF too ! NICE vox ... just right!
bug67 said 493 days ago (July 20th, 2008)
Thanks, Alannah
I'm really pleased that you made a note to come back. Made my whole day!
said 493 days ago (July 20th, 2008)
With All of This
Really nice song Mr Robot :) I loooove it. Very enjoyable listen.
Thank you.

Peace Dee.
bug67 said 493 days ago (July 20th, 2008)
Domo Origato
Thank YOU for listening.
said 482 days ago (July 31st, 2008)
Hey
The first rendition I heard of this was great, as is this one. Kudos to my brother and Mike for their parts, just a great song, love it

. - Harold
bug67 said 481 days ago (July 31st, 2008)
I am so dense some times
I saw the avatar and the call sign but didn't put the computer in front of the mirror or I might have gotten it. :roll: Anyways, man, it sure is good to have you back again! Thanks for the comment.
12parsecs said 480 days ago (August 2nd, 2008)
yay, live drums!
very nice performances all around. great ld guitars, texas! fav'd! glad this song isn't the one that got away.
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rtcooper said 476 days ago (August 5th, 2008)
OH YEAH
GREAT Save (I recall the original).
BIG Soundstage.
Crystal Clear.

Kit seems a tad forward, but well scrubbed.

Compliments and Regards,
Cooper
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FEEL said 474 days ago (August 7th, 2008)
Hey
I didn't know you had reposted this with drums. Great percussion track I might add, Mike. All in all it is truly a fabulous tune and I know exactly how Mike felt when he was playing air drums... I felt the same way and was air guitaring the first time I heard it. I feel fortunate to be picked out of the MJ litter to be part of this. Thanks Dave. This would be great to do live someday.
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Char said 457 days ago (August 25th, 2008)
So very well worth the wait.
Been here before, but didn't comment. I really love all your work. Thank you. :)
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stevel said 453 days ago (August 29th, 2008)
Great melodic track
Nice production, harmonies and I really dig the lead guitar work throughout
Cheers
Steve
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jie said 413 days ago (October 8th, 2008)
cool
Nice song liked from the start, good composition, good vocal, nice chord progression, and cool solo, thanks for sharing
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damiengh said 395 days ago (October 26th, 2008)
Well worth it
Hey, glad I got a chance to hear this one, it was well worth the save.
Thanks for the comment on my Harley purchase, got me to listen to your fine tune.

Lyrics sounded like they were directly from the heart, after a some rough spot in life you may have encountered. We all get them, and have to find a way to deal with or move on.

The mix sounded decent to me, especially after what you say you had to do. Nice save. You a goalie????
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DWL said 391 days ago (October 30th, 2008)
Great sound
Vocals are excellent and what a hook.

Guitar very Richard Thompson (my hat off to Mr L) and very good

The production is also top notch. The drums gel perfectly and it has a very relaxed almost live feel.

Cheers

Dick


bug67 said 297 days ago (February 1st, 2009)
Testing
I'm leaving this comment on my own song so I cant test Doofy's code. :)
thetiler said 295 days ago (February 3rd, 2009)
Enjoy the
texture of the jangly texture of the guitars as the start. Nice singing, like that harmony feel as it goes along. Like the life feel of the drums. Nice guitar leads.

Thanks for sharing !
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bug67 said 295 days ago (February 3rd, 2009)
Awesome!
Thanks for listening. Means a lot :)
Roxylee said 282 days ago (February 16th, 2009)
Better late than never
How I've not heard your music is a mystery. Listening through headphones and you rock! Your array of instruments and audio equipment makes me drool. You guys do a sweet collab!
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bug67 said 282 days ago (February 16th, 2009)
Roxy,
Thanks for stopping by and taking a listen!
T_Being_esq said 229 days ago (April 10th, 2009)
Sounding Good
Has a very English late sixties trip feel to it especially the guitar work. Love it.
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sloparts said 229 days ago (April 10th, 2009)
Definitely worth the wait Dave
Love the whole song. Very strong lyrics and vocals. The "Band" you put together needs to go on the road and play some really big concerts my friend, they are a killer group that really know their stuff. Great job Dave, John, Alimar, and Mike. This is the good stuff my friends.

Ed
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