We are Marching (w/RSorensen)

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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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Hits: 1286
Comments: 23
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Uploaded: Sep 04, 2008 - 02:52:38 PM
Last Updated: Sep 04, 2008 - 02:52:38 PM Last Played: Oct 19, 2009 - 07:49:55 PM

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Char	Char said 446 days ago (September 4th, 2008)
	That is special. Determination. Dedication. Loved it. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

michael2	michael2 said 446 days ago (September 4th, 2008)
	thanks a bunch Char. Glad you liked it, Ridd did all of the hard stuff (he's amazing really). Thanks for the listen and the comment. Check out my latest song called Behind Enemy Lines (w/Bud and Particle Dots)

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 446 days ago (September 4th, 2008)
	Transmissions From The Satellite Tragedy Are you guys really the Flaming Lips? What a great track. Everything about it is great, to be specific. Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

michael2	michael2 said 446 days ago (September 4th, 2008)
	ssshhh 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. Check out my latest song called Behind Enemy Lines (w/Bud and Particle Dots)

egobandit	egobandit said 446 days ago (September 4th, 2008)
	big this is big on sound i LIKE THE FLUTE? me and my daughter were dancing to this. Check out my latest song called when its love

Feter

Feter said 446 days ago (September 4th, 2008)

We are Marching
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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rsorensen	rsorensen said 446 days ago (September 4th, 2008)
	sounds good 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 :) Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

cjdaley	cjdaley said 446 days ago (September 4th, 2008)
	you are marching 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. Check out my latest song called shortbus spaceship (feat. the Flying Monggz from the Ninth Planet) by the Monggz

mr.turtle	mr.turtle said 446 days ago (September 4th, 2008)
	If there were any justice, both you guys would be making a comfortable living doing this. Check out my latest song called In the Air

guygrooves	guygrooves said 446 days ago (September 4th, 2008)
	COOL 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 Check out my latest song called Last Day Here

TG	TG said 446 days ago (September 4th, 2008)
	coolicious! I like the whole theme of sounds Check out my latest song called Think Of Me

kassia	kassia said 446 days ago (September 4th, 2008)
	Marching 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! Check out my latest song called Deep Majesty

dirigent	dirigent said 446 days ago (September 5th, 2008)
	Marching Very positive uplifting track, thanks I enjoyed it :-) Check out my latest song called Autumn

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 446 days ago (September 5th, 2008)
	We are Marching 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)? Check out my latest song called Anarchy, Inc.

lavalamp	lavalamp said 445 days ago (September 5th, 2008)
	great work Original and creative. M2 and Ridd, two of my faves. Did not disappoint. Enjoyed it much. Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

Ash Tree	Ash Tree said 445 days ago (September 5th, 2008)
	This is 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. Check out my latest song called So Long

rsorensen

rsorensen said 445 days ago (September 5th, 2008)

lippish
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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LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 445 days ago (September 5th, 2008)
	moody & lush good combo - like it! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 445 days ago (September 5th, 2008)
	I love a parade 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? Check out my latest song called November

chinaman2	chinaman2 said 445 days ago (September 6th, 2008)
	:) unbelievable production. everything here works. loved it Check out my latest song called Life (by Stacey)

yrp	yrp said 444 days ago (September 6th, 2008)
	I don�t 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 rsorensen�s contributions were all done in one night.wow! Congratulations, both of you! Check out my latest song called Light (with onesweetworld)

Skean	Skean said 444 days ago (September 6th, 2008)
	Sweet post I love every thing in this one.. Cool collab you2.. Cheers Check out my latest song called Let's Go Trippy

dajama

dajama said 444 days ago (September 6th, 2008)

I think
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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stevel	stevel said 444 days ago (September 7th, 2008)
	Great track Yes I hear shades of Flaming Lips/Grandaddy/Dr Dog.....this stands up with the best of em. Great stuff Steve Check out my latest song called Electricity

Dj French Toast	Dj French Toast said 443 days ago (September 7th, 2008)
	Hey man ! 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 ! Check out my latest song called Its The French Toast(Colab W/WillBill808)

Heightened	Heightened said 336 days ago (December 24th, 2008)
	Love Ridd's stuff. And together you guys march to a different beat. Check out my latest song called A Journey Through Starburst Galaxy M82

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Name: michael2

I'm a guy who never wanted to do anything but play music. I grew up with classic rock and prog rock before discovering punk and the new york dolls once I got to high school. As i got a little older (and less angry), I developed a love o... [see more]

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