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Awe Full Truth (w/Char) by LunaTrick [Email]

Genre: Downtempo

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Keywords:

Ambient (485), Folk (370), Blues (390), Classical (387), Down-tempo (5), New Age (98)

Description:

I asked Char, one of our newer members, to send me a vocal of her poem - The Awe Full Truth - and was thrilled when she did so. She is somewhat shy about her singing - but as you can hear - has a lovely singing voice. This was a rough vocal done on a built-in computer mic - but something about the tone is very appealing - and I didn't have to do much other than add some reverb. In accompaniment, I tried to build drones and slight contrapuntal rhythms around it - with a sad cello in the lower register. If you like it, please be sure to encourage Char and perhaps we'll get to hear more of her unique voice on MJ.

Lyrics:

Awe-ful Truth (Lyrics by Char)

What can I say about this world
And all the hurting people in it?
At break neck speed we're often hurled
And can lose ourselves in a minute.
Oh yeah, and can lose ourselves in a minute.

To pass on by the needy ones
Requires our justification.
Inhumanity often stuns
Beyond all appreciation.

I think we are all scared to death.
So we withhold our understanding.
We are frightened with every breath,
That we' re the ones needing mending.

Don't you see and won't you believe,
Everyone is somehat broken,
(Has)Lost capacity to receive
And from dark dreams un-awoken.

What can I say about this world
And all the hurting people in it?
At break neck speed we're often hurled
And can lose ourselves in a minute.
Oh yeah, and can lose ourselves in a minute.

Hardware:

Keyboard, Cello

Software:

GB

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Awe Full Truth &mdash 09/07/08 - 01:19:43 AM

this is so touchy ...WOW ..Char !!!! you Bad !!!
this is awesome spritual singing ...I love your
passionate vocal ...Luna man you are genuious to
create this sound bed for this great poem of Char !!
the cello just there and deep ...Thank you so
very much for sharin such gem !!!!!!

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Right on Feter... &mdash 09/07/08 - 04:27:37 PM

You're the Guru on this sort of stuff.

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Thank you, Feter. &mdash 09/08/08 - 11:03:32 AM

You are always most generous with praise and support.

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Yes Char &mdash 09/07/08 - 02:05:33 AM

Do more singing please

Nice work Luna and Char

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Cheers mate &mdash 09/07/08 - 04:28:39 PM

Hopefully she will now!

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Thank you, &mdash 09/08/08 - 11:14:49 AM

I appreciate your encouragement. It is a lovely piece of music.

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Awe Full Truth &mdash 09/07/08 - 04:55:23 AM

Truly a passionate performance. Wonderful vibe, sensitive and intense. Fantastic, bravo!

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Things... &mdash 09/07/08 - 04:30:25 PM

In which you are an expert.

Thanks from both of us!

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Meister Herrmann, &mdash 09/08/08 - 11:24:11 AM

Meisten großzügig von Ihnen.:)

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Oh yes &mdash 09/07/08 - 05:11:28 AM

I new you are good at writing poem but wow what a sweet voice more please... And nice work by u Luna.. Kudos

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Cheers Kenta... &mdash 09/07/08 - 04:31:47 PM

Perhaps you can get Char to sing on one of your audio concoctions!

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Tack Skean. &mdash 09/08/08 - 11:31:34 AM

Du är väldigt söt. Hur nådig du är.

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Inventive indeed &mdash 09/07/08 - 06:46:38 AM

Although not, this has a Native American vibe to it. Luna, this is very creative of you.

Excellently written po-em, Char

Dave

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Hmmm &mdash 09/07/08 - 04:33:05 PM

Hadn't made the native American connection - but now that you say...

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My thanks. &mdash 09/08/08 - 11:35:26 AM

Yes, I can hear the mournfulness. I will try to do better in order to be worthy of such a gentle but powerful musical treatment.

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Awe Ful Truth &mdash 09/07/08 - 10:45:32 AM

wow you guys - wonderful collab here. Char - it's so GREAT to hear your voice!!! This has a cool chant-y quality - daniel you're just a genius in the way you've put this together to bring the most out of Char's words/voice. Keep it up you two!

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Thanks Karen... &mdash 09/07/08 - 04:34:29 PM

..and for not pointing out that it's not metronomically perfect!!!

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Thanks, Karen. &mdash 09/07/08 - 07:00:34 PM

Luna deserves the praise. I can hardly believe that he went to all this trouble. Thanks.

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on a Tech note &mdash 09/07/08 - 11:05:35 AM

Dj French Toast

I wish you had kept the ambiance sound of the vocal throughout ..this can be done by looping a small section of "dead air " so the vocal doesent disrupt the song every time that char takes a break or when you chopped it up . I really like her voice and I love the instruments you used ...cool song !

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I thought about this DJ... &mdash 09/07/08 - 04:36:05 PM

... thought I could get away with it... perhaps not.

I was looking for a clean drone between verses!

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Thank you for listening, DJ. &mdash 09/08/08 - 11:49:03 AM

I'm glad you two know what you're talking about. Thank you.

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Awe-ful Truth &mdash 09/07/08 - 12:15:39 PM

OMG, Luna, I just thought I was giving you something to play with. I wasn't singing well and I did only the one take. Your playing is moving, especially emotional. I am crying because of gratitude at hearing music from my words and melody more so than from embarassment. I could have sung a bit better but that was an honest first choice of a melody. You did me a great kindness. I never thought anyone would hear me. Heartfelt thanks.

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It was a pleasure Char... &mdash 09/07/08 - 04:39:12 PM

Your vocal had a lot of good qualities - and it was fun to work with. I just hope this encourages you to do more. You have a lot of supporters on MJ - Jack and Alannah for starters - and plenty of people will be after your sultry vocals after hearing this. No need to thank me - just keep singing...

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Very nice &mdash 09/07/08 - 02:58:06 PM

Char has a great voice...look forward to hearing more of it in the future. The backing music is really well realised too
Cheers

Steve

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Portishead &mdash 09/07/08 - 02:59:21 PM

..the vocals actually remind me of Beth Gibbons from Portishead. Lovely stuff
Steve

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THAT'S IT!!!!! &mdash 09/07/08 - 04:42:24 PM

Exactly what I was trying to say in the intro - only I couldn't think of exactly who it reminded me of.

Actually, Char would make a great Trip-hopper - as she has that Portishead/Massive Attack quality in her voice - sultry but with a slight touch of Billie Holiday. Hopefully, we'll hear more....

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Thank you Stevel, &mdash 09/08/08 - 12:01:00 PM

I appreciate the comparison. That is so nice. I love the music that Luna created and the feeling behind it.

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Excellent! &mdash 09/07/08 - 04:33:34 PM

Congratulations, both of you!
What a great voice Char has!
And Luna Trick did a very intelligent arranging
around her voice.This is just great.

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Cheers ... &mdash 09/07/08 - 04:44:16 PM

We appreciate your support and encouragement!

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yrp, &mdash 09/08/08 - 11:54:35 AM

Os meus agradecimentos, bem como
Você é muito amável.

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Char &mdash 09/07/08 - 04:47:10 PM

I think you (and Luna) have just proved something to yourself - you have a voice and you can sing As Steve said, a little bit Portishead.

Char, one of the things I discovered here at MJ when I first started was that you don't have to have a perfect voice to be able to sing. In fact, having a "regular" good voice can be less helpful in developing a style than having a voice that is different.

This track sounds to me like your singing is a little reticent, but I'm sure that as you do more of this, you'll find that you gain confidence and skill. One of the brilliant things about MJ is that there are often people like Luna who are more than happy to encourage and help out with musical stuff.

Welcome to MJ - this time as a performer.

Great to hear this.

Neil

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Thanks... &mdash 09/07/08 - 04:49:44 PM

Couldn't put it any better....

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Thank you Neil &mdash 09/07/08 - 04:53:36 PM

I thought the track I sent was just to get an idea of the melody. I didn't think it would be used. but, there it is, now. You are very sweet to encourage me to do more. Thank you.

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Beautiful! &mdash 09/07/08 - 04:53:23 PM

I'm so glad Char found a way to join in our fun! She has a lovely voice! I got kind of a cross between Anne Lennox and Stevie Nicks. Very nice guys.

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Bug67, &mdash 09/08/08 - 12:03:56 PM

That was so very flattering: Annie Lennox and Stevie Nicks... Oh my. I love both of them. :)

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it is a dark dream &mdash 09/07/08 - 05:42:45 PM

the music carries lyrics, as a river toward a waterfall of truth. the words are a painful revealed honesty. the singing is beautiful. it is perfect for the words. pretty, hollow sadness. the music is perfect as well. appropriate drone and sometimes dissonance. it creates tension and strong fixation on the word and song. i can lose myself in this in a minute. it is a joy to hear the voice of char. thank you lunatrick for the creation of this. 0x0

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ic42, there is &mdash 09/07/08 - 06:12:11 PM

no end to your depth which is measured but not quantified, approached but never revealed. I am happy that you enjoyed the beautiful emotion that Luna Trick put into this music.
Thank you from both of us.

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finally!!!! &mdash 09/07/08 - 06:14:36 PM

fabulous voice, great production - well done both of you - i look forward to hearing more of char xoox

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Thank you , Caroline. &mdash 09/07/08 - 06:35:12 PM

Quite a surprise "coming out" party for me. So happy you came to have a listen. Luna Trick is a wonderful talent. Thank you.

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Wow &mdash 09/07/08 - 06:37:01 PM

Char's voice is great - and the lo-fi of the vocal recording seems to add something - very haunting. The production is excellent - loved it!

Peter

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Thank You, Peter. &mdash 09/07/08 - 06:53:05 PM

Luna picked the poem. He wove his classy strings around it.
Thank you for your kindness.

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Love &mdash 09/07/08 - 06:57:44 PM

the production on this and the haunting way you sing this with that great voice. The lyrics/poem by Char are very moving and with a lot of truth in them, love the blues feel you gave this with the way you sang, very atmospheric, regards M

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Thank You, Maurice. &mdash 09/07/08 - 07:05:20 PM

I appreciate your having a listen. I just sang the words one time and I sent it off to Luna who worked a miracle. I'm glad you don't think it a poor application of his great talent.
Thank you.

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Gooodnessss &mdash 09/07/08 - 07:29:25 PM

Witchy woman nicely done ...... damn

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Thank you for listening. &mdash 09/07/08 - 07:54:50 PM

Witchy, huh? LOL!

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wow ... &mdash 09/07/08 - 07:33:16 PM

Daniel you win .... this Lady rocks and you got it ... dang it ... You are first!! : - ]

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Thanks, Jack. &mdash 09/07/08 - 07:58:19 PM

Luna is just sneakier, in a good way. That piece of music just had to come out. I was lucky enough to be in its path.

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love it &mdash 09/07/08 - 10:06:12 PM

Char's lyrics are open and blunt in some ways, but thought-provoking in others, and overall, important. Also, it is super to hear her sing, yay! OK, I got a sneak peek at her earlier singing and poked at her to post, but Daniel pulled it off, great work you two! And Daniel, your music does indeed create just the right kind of bed to hold but not drown out her singing. Yes, the "melody" is a little repetitive, but in some ways that works to its advantage. I found myself listening quite intently to this sparse work... nicely done!
ttfn,
Drakonis

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Thank you, Eduard. &mdash 09/08/08 - 11:08:19 AM

Wink. You knew that I'd join in your fun one of these days.
I'm not going to hurry about. I still don't have proper equipment. It was nice to have a poem heard by so many people.
Luna Trick creates beautiful music. I am in awe.

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Thank you, Eduard. &mdash 09/08/08 - 11:09:18 AM

Wink. You knew that I'd join in your fun one of these days.
I'm not going to hurry about. I still don't have proper equipment. It was nice to have a poem heard by so many people.
Luna Trick creates beautiful music. I am in awe.

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Thank you Eduard, &mdash 09/08/08 - 12:15:56 PM

Poor Luna "had his work cut out for him" in "making a silk purse out of sow's ear". I'm guessing Luna enjoys challenges. I didn't even think this was a song.
He did so much more than I could have imagined. I am grateful.
Thank you for your poking. :)

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Well Now .... &mdash 09/08/08 - 12:04:58 AM

.. I just got home and was pleasantly surprised to find this little gem waiting for me ... WOW you guys worked fast .... Char you sound fabulous ... Luna you definitely wove some great sounds around Chars Vocal ... Kudos to both of you ... and I too like the rest can't wait to hear more more more ......

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Hey, Alannah, &mdash 09/08/08 - 12:22:28 PM

I should have known. You two don't sit on your hands. Sorry about the deal. Blame the sneaky Cellist. I should wait until I have better equipment. I'm hopeful that I get some good advice. Like, "don't quit your day job." LOL! Love you!

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Char, I echo... &mdash 09/08/08 - 01:04:20 AM

....what Neil (jiguma) said, so SING, SING, SING! :)

Glad to hear your spreading your wings to fly....
Nice collab, you two!!

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Thank you once again, Cat. &mdash 09/08/08 - 12:28:38 PM

You are very kind. I can see how doing this is fun. With wonderful voices like you, there will always be beautiful music.

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absolutely gripping &mdash 09/08/08 - 10:14:08 AM

Haunting and minimal. Love the stereo effects. Tiny nit pick: it seems to end too fast. A gripping piece like this deserves a bit longer fade-out because I just wanted to savor that cello a bit longer. I love this. Fab work, both of you!

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Thank you. &mdash 09/08/08 - 12:38:43 PM

More of Daniel's music is a good idea. Thank you for listening. :)

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wow!!! &mdash 09/08/08 - 11:04:44 AM

see Char? you CAN do it.

this is very ethereal as well as haunting...reminds me of Siouxsie Sioux and the Banshees take on the Beatles' "Dear Prudence"

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Hi EDDIE!!! &mdash 09/08/08 - 12:46:11 PM

Yikes! I've had the coming out party. I have no idea who Siouxsie Sioux is. I hope I can find that out. Argh! I didn't stand because I was just working a melody, or so, I thought.
Until I get something better to record with, I should probably lay off. Thanks for coming to listen. Luna's music is worth it. :)

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CHAR at long last!!! &mdash 09/08/08 - 01:05:42 PM

Wow...What a lovely collab! Dark...yet hopeful.

This is magic!

Excellent mix!

More please!

Be well!

PS: I almost used that same photograph for my newbie "Orphans..." (Whew! Close call!)

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Thanks for dropping in. &mdash 09/08/08 - 02:11:23 PM

Bet you were surprised. Well, I think what Luna Trick did was wonderful. And he did this so you would hear me. Hard to believe. Same photo, huh? Well it is a heart-rending photograph which speaks for all the hurting people. A good choice that captures attention and a good reminder. Thank you Micheal. :)

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its &mdash 09/08/08 - 04:59:55 PM

very compelling your voice. Interesting lyrics and a great collab enjoyed!

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Tim, thank you so much &mdash 09/08/08 - 05:18:34 PM

for taking the time to listen. I didn't know that this would be my first time singing here. Sometimes, we're thrust into things before we're ready. Luna trick's music wraps a vocal in a rich blanket, ...lucky me.

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Great work! &mdash 09/08/08 - 06:19:37 PM

Wow! Char this is some great writing. And this is a wonderfully ambient soundbed for it. Great job Daniel, I really enjoy what you do.

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Nice of you, Mike. &mdash 09/08/08 - 08:04:25 PM

I will try to write better "songs." But, I doubt I'll ever have better music. Thanks for dropping by. :)

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Wow &mdash 09/08/08 - 07:40:15 PM

Char, your voice sounds amazing on this - really heartfelt and soulful. I honestly think the nature of the recording through the pinhole mic gives this extra power. Wonderfully done. And LunaTrick, your instrumentation and arrangement on this is fantastic. I want more! Nicely done to you both. Kudos. Peace.

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Thank you dajama, &mdash 09/08/08 - 10:12:07 PM

So... I don't have to buy special equipment that I won't have a clue how to use? Yay! Luna Trick is an amazing talent. He did a very nice thing for me.

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This is the voice you remind me of... &mdash 09/09/08 - 12:29:25 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_Qe8d95vCc

this is Siouxsie and the Banshees

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Thanks, Eddie. &mdash 09/09/08 - 07:51:40 PM

You're a doll!

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nice debut ;-) &mdash 09/09/08 - 01:01:11 PM

Provocative words sung in an appropriate minimalist style.

The accompaniment is artful with the juxtaposition of cello and kalimba. The panning on those instruments was good, perhaps a bit wide for the vocal in the middle sound-field, whose level seemed slightly low. It made the "outer" instruments more present.

The melody was repetitive but that's probably the ambient style. I'd love to hear a bit more variety in your next songs; you have an excellent voice, clear as a bell. It's good to finally hear it!

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Thank you, Cameron. &mdash 09/09/08 - 02:07:43 PM

The repetitive melody was my fault. I haven't any idea what I'm doing. That's what I'll try to improve on. :)
I find no fault in what Luna Trick created. Thank you so much.

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Who brought Billie Holliday?? &mdash 09/09/08 - 02:25:58 PM

Seriously! I love the fact that it's as heavy as it is but still has that kind of sultry jazz diva sound to it. It creates a really really cool dichotomy. I'm very impressed by the instrumentation as well as the great lyrical work! Brilliant stuff guys!

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Thank you, radiorebelde. &mdash 09/09/08 - 05:48:20 PM

Everyone has been very encouraging. I was worried that I'd disappoint. Until now, I didn't think anyone would care to hear me. This is nice to know. It is Luna Trick's music that I celebrate. Thank you.

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Ok &mdash 09/09/08 - 06:07:57 PM

I can digg this. Interesting melody to acompany the vocals. Lyrics here are very well written.

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So nice of you, &mdash 09/10/08 - 11:21:22 AM

Spitlogic, to stop in and leave such compliments. Our thanks.

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dark! &mdash 09/11/08 - 05:27:30 AM

shavingronaldscar

I love the little pauses, it adds to the progression so much. good synth work, stellar voice work, brilliant in the way it's put together. good job guys!

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Thank you shaving. &mdash 09/11/08 - 11:50:12 AM

Never would have thought that poem was a song. :)

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What a truly &mdash 09/11/08 - 03:05:14 PM

inspired collaboration. A lovely poem that was given wings. Char's voice reminds me of some of the great silky voices of the forties (not that I was around then). Would sound great harmonising. Well done Luna for making it happen so well. Congratulations on a great song to you both.
Cheers
Len

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Thank you, Len, &mdash 09/11/08 - 03:11:48 PM

I was around in the 40's, very late 40's. Silky is a very nice compliment. Luna Trick is a multi instru "mentalist" who just "knows" how to craft music. How many fingers am I holding up, Luna? Yep. That's right. High Five!

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Wow &mdash 09/17/08 - 01:57:54 PM

Wow, I'm impressed. Very moving. It has kind of an eerie quality, but filled with feeling, that's for sure.

Great work here by both of you!

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Thank you. &mdash 09/17/08 - 02:08:43 PM

I'm so glad you stopped by. Thank you so much for commenting so graciously.

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Mistery &mdash 09/19/08 - 10:42:40 PM

Cool minimal and ambient suspense song. Nice vocals and final mix. Very well done.

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Thank you &mdash 09/21/08 - 07:18:34 PM

So very much for dropping by. Appreciate your listening. Yes. Luna Trick did a wonderful job. Thank you.

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Blues &mdash 09/28/08 - 01:55:18 PM

HenriROGERsoloandbands

Bravo � vous deux / congrats to both of you .
Very nice mood .

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