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Innocence by rsorensen [Email]
Genre: Acoustic Rock

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Comments: 37
Votes: 4
Plays: 99
Last Played: Dec 02, 2008 - 03:45:59 PM
Downloads: 16
Fans: 29
Uploaded: Sep 13, 2008 - 04:52:32 PM
Last Updated: Sep 13, 2008 - 05:06:41 PM
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Description:
This song is about my desire for my kids to never let go of their innocence. It clocks in at a whopping 1 minute and 9 seconds. Short and sweet?
I've been posting a lot of songs recently. This'll be the sixth one already in September. I know it's smarter to space them out, but by posting them it forces me to move onto the next one right away, and I feel like I'm on a bit of a roll and wanna keep it going. If you're getting sick of my stuff, dont worry - I'll probably hit that wall soon... or get really busy at work again ;)

Lyrics:
I am filled up with your spirit
I am overcome with pride
Innocence is what I'm seeing
When I look into your eyes

So don't you ever let it leave you
Always keep it in your heart
It will guide you to a higher place
It will show you who you are

Hardware:
Epiphone EJ200 Acoustic, M-Audio KeyStudio 49i (Xylophone, Shaker, Tambourine), Blue Snowball

Software:
GB08
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Innocence &mdash 09/13/08 - 05:54:32 PM
Man its so wonderful to hear a dedication songs ...
very heartfelt and honest and innocent as well ..!!!
charming vocal ...a true conversation ...and yes sept
is a good month for writing songs and doin music always
is good to see you giving time to record and write
such creative materials my friend ..thnx alot for sharin !!!!

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&mdash 09/18/08 - 01:54:37 PM
yeah feter - it's nice to play them too. thanks for listening and commenting

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short but very sweet &mdash 09/13/08 - 06:57:49 PM
in deed. Nice to see you doing new stuff, with so much frequency. You have an uncanny knack of writing prolific tunes, always a pleasure to listen to them. Lovely uplifting song.

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&mdash 09/18/08 - 01:55:28 PM
thanks tokai. i played with the idea of adding another couple of minutes to this but it didn't feel right. thanks for the kind words.

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Innocence &mdash 09/13/08 - 07:26:59 PM
We all hold onto it, or try. That's why you're singing this song, and why we're listening. It's great to be a kid. You can't take it from me! Great song! Thanks for sharing. Terry

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&mdash 09/18/08 - 01:56:58 PM
it's important to me that my kids don't become overly insensitized in such an insensitive world. thanks for stopping by, glad you liked this.

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Beautiful &mdash 09/13/08 - 07:29:23 PM
I have 2 kids And sometimes I feel like Im the one to take away their innocence by teaching them to grow up. This song touched me its lyrics are what stands out. Short but well received thanks!

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&mdash 09/18/08 - 01:57:26 PM
really cool that you can identify with this. thanks a lot for commenting :)

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short & sweet &mdash 09/13/08 - 10:54:18 PM
lovely tune. when it got to end with the repeated note pattern i almost expect to hear a added version a little more rockin. ya got me.

anyway very nicely done.

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yeah &mdash 09/13/08 - 11:29:50 PM
You know Vic, I actually started a version where some big guitars and drums come in after that end part, because it just seemed like a natural progression, but I wasn't feeling it at the time. I may revisit that idea when I'm feeling a liitle more like rocking out though because I think it would work really well. Thanks for the comment and glad you like this.

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lovely &mdash 09/14/08 - 12:36:14 AM
short and sweet describes it nicely.
great sounding, superbly played guitars as usual.
melody sounds a bit like led zep "that's the way"




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eep &mdash 09/18/08 - 01:59:14 PM
yeah you're right- that vocal melody is almost identical to 'That's the Way' isn't it? drat!
Glad you got into this. Thanks for listening.

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You can &mdash 09/14/08 - 06:47:42 AM
keep these lovely songs coming every day as far as I'm concerned.
Cheers
Len



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&mdash 09/18/08 - 02:00:15 PM
thanks len. working on another one now, but it's a little more plugged in. still, a lot more of these kind to come. thanks for the encouragement

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On a roll &mdash 09/14/08 - 10:00:56 AM
A bulky roll with corned beef, hahaha! Keep it up! This is great, and I love the shortness of it. I'm glad you kept it short, since the message is innocence and making it longer would make it more ponderous and not as innocent. Great recording!

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corned beef &mdash 09/18/08 - 02:01:29 PM
now you've gone and made me hungry. yeah i agree - this wouldnt work as well if i made it any longer. thanks a lot Jim.

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Description &mdash 09/14/08 - 10:37:29 AM
Read what you wrote on your description. I know what you mean. I have a bunch in the can that just need to be EQ'ed and mixed a bit, but I've been wanting to space them out a bit.

This is such a sweet, heartfelt tune. I don't think we could get sick of your songs.

I wish I had more than just an hour block of free time, lately. Then I would be doing what you've been doing.

Just keep posting, Ridd. You are one of the most respected and talented members here.

Have a nice (and productive) week.

Dave

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&mdash 09/18/08 - 02:02:37 PM
yeah i thought of spacing these out but the more i sit on them the less time for writing new ones.
I really enjoy your stuff too Dave. Always look forward to one of your songs. Thanks for the kind words and encouragement

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I say &mdash 09/14/08 - 01:06:49 PM
The more the merrier. And the length of this is perfect. Those acoustic guitars sound GREAT. It's almost sickening to hear how every tune you put out sounds so crisp. Bastard. :).

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&mdash 09/18/08 - 02:04:09 PM
thanks eric. i seem to have stumbled on a (surprisingly simple) method for recording my acoustics. really glad you dig this and I'm sorry!

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innocence &mdash 09/14/08 - 01:08:51 PM
this is beautiful ridd - wish it was a LOT longer

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&mdash 09/18/08 - 02:04:40 PM
Thanks Karen. Just put in on repeat! It's almost seamless if you do ;)

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it's a nice &mdash 09/14/08 - 01:32:42 PM
drawing you've done here!

I like a lot this little xylophone arrangement. It reminds me of "junk shop clothes" by the auteurs, one my favorite song ever.

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&mdash 09/18/08 - 02:05:27 PM
thanks jc. The xylo is my favorite part. I think I shall use it again. I'll have to check out that song you're talking about.

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Lovely &mdash 09/14/08 - 06:00:31 PM
The guitar and voice sound lovely, and the sentiment is terrific. The harmonies make me think of Led Zeppelin for some reason. Don't ask me why! Lovely song - perfect as it is. If you have 'em, I say 'Keep 'em coming'! Nicely done. Peace.

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&mdash 09/18/08 - 02:06:31 PM
'That's The Way' is why this reminds you of Zep. I accidently ripped them off. Doesnt surprise me though as I listened to that record A LOT in my youth. thanks for checking this out. More to come!

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You really &mdash 09/15/08 - 12:17:01 AM
write such memorable stuff and this acoustic piece definitely keeps you on a roll.

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&mdash 09/18/08 - 02:07:04 PM
Thanks Boss. Been meaning to check out your recent stuff. Will do that today

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man &mdash 09/15/08 - 06:35:46 PM
you just keep cranking them out. this is really sweet, and sounds great. love that acoustic. great track ridd, you're kicking my butt right now.

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&mdash 09/18/08 - 02:07:25 PM
just trying to catch up ;)
Thanks michael

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Ridd..... &mdash 09/15/08 - 08:42:55 PM
You're one talented dude. This is so beautiful and way to short lol. I haven't had much time for MJ's lately, but I'm glad I dropped by for this. No suggestions from the peanut gallery here, only that it's to short ;)
I want to know desperately, how you got the acoustic to sound the way you did. I have been hunting for how to do it, and I am hopelessly lost. I have a high end acoustic and a pretty decent mic, but that tone and panning effect you have with this, completely escapes me. Are you willing to share? :) If not I understand.
Great tune bro.

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&mdash 09/18/08 - 02:15:10 PM
thanks guy, yep shortest song I've ever done.
Dude I don't do anything special at all. Really, in fact I'm embarassed to say all I do is point my snowball mic to the area on my guitar where the neck meets the soundhole and hit record. I think it sounds so sweet because A) It's actually a really good mic, and B) I EQ it quite a bit until it sounds good. The other thing I'll often do is record two acoustic tracks and pan them left and right a little to get that chorus effect. Sometimes I'll play little variations on the part as well to get a cool panning effect like you mention.

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beautiful &mdash 09/16/08 - 06:41:59 AM
You are a real star my friend... Lovely song

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&mdash 09/18/08 - 02:15:26 PM
thanks craft. really digging your latest

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2nd of your songs to raise the hair on my arms &mdash 09/22/08 - 10:23:38 AM
oh I really like this man. I like the words and the simple composition, the xylophone and the tambourine, the strumming and easy noodling behind it. I just listened to it four times in a row. Great intimate voice. Overall reminds me a bit of Sun Kil Moon which is high praise.

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What a wonderful, &mdash 09/23/08 - 12:51:07 PM
hopeful song written from your heart. Of course, more of the same would be most welcome. Thank you.

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Nice &mdash 10/06/08 - 11:08:59 AM
Great open feeling.

It's a wonder what triggers our own innocence... our children (sometimes).

Thanks for the reminder! I will pass it forward.

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