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We are Marching (w/RSorensen) by michael2 [Email]
Genre: Indie Rock

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Last Played: Nov 27, 2008 - 01:56:28 PM
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Uploaded: Sep 04, 2008 - 02:52:38 PM
Last Updated: Sep 04, 2008 - 02:52:38 PM
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Ridd thanks a bunch for this one (1)
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this song started as a hip hop tribute to the LA Dream Team (I discovered a pretty neat plate reverb). That didn't work out so well, and i ended up layering a bunch of orchestral drums, piano and synth over it. Being an impatient sort and not having a complete vision, I sent it to my boy RSorensen and he threw some vox, marching sounds and guitars over it (seriously fast too, I got a package of files the next morning). Now it is a huge indie prog indulgence. I love what Ridd did to this, actually very close to what I was thinking, but undoubtedly better. hope you like.
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That is special. &mdash 09/04/08 - 02:58:04 PM
Determination. Dedication. Loved it. Thanks.


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thanks a bunch &mdash 09/04/08 - 03:01:05 PM
Char. Glad you liked it, Ridd did all of the hard stuff (he's amazing really). Thanks for the listen and the comment.

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Transmissions From The Satellite Tragedy &mdash 09/04/08 - 03:00:59 PM
Are you guys really the Flaming Lips?

What a great track. Everything about it is great, to be specific.



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ssshhh &mdash 09/04/08 - 03:02:46 PM
don't tell anyone. really glad you liked our effort. we both to seem to have an awful lot in common in our musical backgrounds, so it's always fun for me. thanks again.

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big &mdash 09/04/08 - 03:07:03 PM
this is big on sound i LIKE THE FLUTE? me and my daughter were dancing to this.

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We are Marching &mdash 09/04/08 - 03:12:02 PM
Gosh .. for some reason ..U always reminds me
of the 60s era ... what a great colab ..
cinematic yet trippy ..the originality on this
colab just outstanding ...the singing just gorgeous
here ...if macca will add something here he will
add those trumpets at the back ...thank you
so very much for the gem !!!!

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sounds good &mdash 09/04/08 - 03:16:33 PM
i was quite pleased when this arrived on my doorstep, as I think anyone here would be with one of your songs. it's just what i needed to get my juices flowing. Great mix and I like the way you ended it with the crash. Thanks again man it was my total pleasure.. looking forward to the next one, whatever it will be :)

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you are marching &mdash 09/04/08 - 03:45:54 PM
and we follow. It's amazing or your collaborations are seamless. You guys were separeted at birth. You'll have to find a cool band name for your common efforts, now that you have an album closer.

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If &mdash 09/04/08 - 04:21:16 PM
there were any justice, both you guys would be making a comfortable living doing this.

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COOL &mdash 09/04/08 - 06:26:34 PM
in every aspect one can think of. Different and captivating, it pushes the envelope right to the edge of the edge. This is truly sonic delight in it's purest form. You two can and should be very proud. Thanks for the free bee.
Peace
Guy

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coolicious! &mdash 09/04/08 - 08:19:17 PM
I like the whole theme of sounds

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Marching &mdash 09/04/08 - 10:45:56 PM
Very Cool! Love all the different sounds and textures in this. And I love how it feels so mellow, despite the constant movement and beat. Awesome guitar work. Overall just a really engaging, interesting listen. Thanks for another great one, guys!

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Marching &mdash 09/05/08 - 09:14:01 AM
Very positive uplifting track, thanks I enjoyed it :-)

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We are Marching &mdash 09/05/08 - 09:38:56 AM
I like the determined lyrics delivered in a laid back way. The delivery of the lyric combined with the tense soundscape makes it sound like a madman plotting his schemes. I'm with Mr. Turtle, why is it that Nickelback is a household name are you two aren't (yet)?

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great work &mdash 09/05/08 - 09:55:47 AM
Original and creative. M2 and Ridd, two of my faves.
Did not disappoint.

Enjoyed it much.

Dave

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This is &mdash 09/05/08 - 11:15:45 AM
amazingly well done. Production is as good as the Flaming Lips, which is saying A LOT. But it sort of sounds like you decided to make a Flaming Lips song, which is all right, but it's so damn well done that a tweak or two would make it stand more on its own. My thought.

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lippish &mdash 09/05/08 - 11:59:56 AM
thanks ash - i hear what youre saying. Its probably my fault that it sounds SO much like the lips. We did cite them as an influence for this, but my vocals, slide parts and choir probably push it over the edge in that durection. Thing is, whenever I sing in this key or higher, this is the voice that naturally comes out. I considered trying to sing it differently, but decided not to fight it as natural performances are best. As for the other lippish elements, well I just think they sound so cool I couldn't resist :) Anyway, point noted - thanks!

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moody & lush &mdash 09/05/08 - 09:08:06 PM
good combo - like it!

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I love a parade &mdash 09/05/08 - 09:59:29 PM
yes the lips. i will have to vacuum up all the confetti off the floor in the morning.

i believe you guys did an outstanding job. great layering of all the tracks. a very hypnotic song and very hyper guitars at the end. i dig this.

Ridd, do ever sleep?

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:) &mdash 09/06/08 - 08:05:09 AM
unbelievable production. everything here works. loved it

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I dont &mdash 09/06/08 - 11:34:50 AM
know much of the Flaming Lips except for Zaireeka and their most known singles but this is very good regardless of the comparison.
It also amazes me that rsorensens contributions were all done in one night.wow!
Congratulations, both of you!


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Sweet post &mdash 09/06/08 - 12:52:12 PM
I love every thing in this one.. Cool collab you2.. Cheers

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I think &mdash 09/06/08 - 05:33:45 PM
I think cjdaley has hit the nail on the head - you guys were separated at birth. A great collab, and a tribute to the seamless way you guys work together. Love the persistent, determined beat, and the wonderful counterpoint with your vocals - sweetly sung, and tinged with a melancholy edge. Guitar just gritty enough to dirty the whole thing up, and brilliant buildup. Sweetly done. Kudos to you both. Very cool. Peace.

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Great track &mdash 09/07/08 - 04:40:29 AM
Yes I hear shades of Flaming Lips/Grandaddy/Dr Dog.....this stands up with the best of em. Great stuff
Steve

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Hey man ! &mdash 09/07/08 - 11:45:35 AM
This is a great song mike . Ive been listening to the colabs youve done with RSorensen ...man your sound beds are brilliant . Love his vocal skills as well you make a great combo indeed !

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