October

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OK, so my M-audio interface packed up a month ago due to a crappy driver update (apparently m-audio are useless when it comes to driver updates) so i was pulling my hair out for so long before i got it fixed. After about a month of I had to re-install the whole OS and am now using the 'old' drivers. I guess the only consolation is that it gave me lot's of time to write and practice. I now have about 384298460000 songs written, but none recorded. This song was actually written today as more of an afterthought i had. It may get a little repetitive, and has a long way to go in terms of build, structure, arrangement etc, but i thought i'd stick it up anyway just because it's been sooooooooo long since i've posted anything.

Enjoy!

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Lyrics

If everything is going wrong
just rest your head on mine
and everything that once belonged
will hide at the back of my mind

dont worry, take your time
there's no hurry, we'll get by

Even though the days are changing
we all stay the same
cos life aint how it was back then
now all it does is rain

dont worry, take your time
there's no hurry, we'll get by
cos it's all in my mind
yes it's all been left behind

everyone we knew before
grew tall and walked away
cos they have gone to better things, better lives and better ways

dont worry take your time
there's no hurry,
time to say goodbye

Song Stats

Hits: 2614
Comments: 26
Fans: 23
Plays: 284
Downloads: 137
Votes: 7
Uploaded: Oct 13, 2008 - 01:09:40 PM
Last Updated: Oct 13, 2008 - 01:09:40 PM Last Played: Mar 22, 2013 - 10:17:27 PM

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garageband 3

Comments

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 1678 days ago (October 13th, 2008)
	Wow I love that first chord change! That catches you by surprise... This gorgeous! I'm posting a rocker this week and probably it has my best vocals yet (hope you'll take a listen) but oh man I wish I could sing like you! Beautiful sir... Just beautiful. Check out my latest song called My 911

Mckenzie	Mckenzie said 1678 days ago (October 13th, 2008)
	i will be sure to check it out! i find rock vocals the hardest of them all, so good luck! I'm glad you liked this and especially surprised that you were'nt expecting that chord change (i feel like alot of my pieces follow some very generic pop/rock chord sequences, so that was nice to hear) thanks for stopping by! Check out my latest song called California Gold

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 1678 days ago (October 13th, 2008)
	It was a good change... I loved how it sounded! Check out my latest song called My 911

kingbee	kingbee said 1678 days ago (October 13th, 2008)
	Loveley Great piece and playing and singing. Not sure if you've got plans to build it up a bit mid-way. Not that it really needs it..it's just my ears were sort of expecting it. Really good song anyway. BTW I heard m-audio were crap at back up help and decided to avoid them..not that helps much now. Sorry Check out my latest song called Home

Mckenzie

Mckenzie said 1678 days ago (October 13th, 2008)

thanks kingbee
yeh i am planning on building this one. I've actually written a final chorus/outro section that i'm planning on being quite heavy, i just couldn't quite find a vocal melody that fitted how i wanted. It's something i'll probably address on the next version.
Yeah, i was really surprised when i went onto the m-audio website at the amount of complaints they were getting. Seems i'm not the only one! Oh well, touchwood it seems to be working!

thanks for the comment:)

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lavalamp	lavalamp said 1678 days ago (October 13th, 2008)
	Great one Your voice sounds sensational. It has a cool edge. Also, great dynamics. Keep it up, brother, LL Check out my latest song called A Funky Little Thing

Mckenzie	Mckenzie said 1678 days ago (October 13th, 2008)
	thanks LL I'll try to keep it up! i have a bunch of material now, so i should be keeping busy. Thanks for the great support. :) Check out my latest song called California Gold

kristyjo	kristyjo said 1678 days ago (October 13th, 2008)
	I like this it's so autumnal. Your voice is great, and you sing it with lots of feeling. The backing instrumentals support without getting in the way. Great sounds there. Check out my latest song called The Black Cat

Mckenzie

Mckenzie said 1678 days ago (October 13th, 2008)

It's really great
that you picked up some sort of autumnal feel in this. Although it's not directly about autumn as a season itself, iv'e been really affected by the great autumnal weather here in england (believe it or not) which made want to do something slightly more mellow. However, like many of my songs, this is another that will build into something a little bigger, not huge, but bigger, but i will try to keep that chilled autumn thing going on!

thanks for the comment! :)

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guygrooves	guygrooves said 1678 days ago (October 13th, 2008)
	Remember us when you are a superstar ;o) Fantastic song kid, you are really talented. Peace Guy Check out my latest song called Summer Bossa with sloparts and Loob

Mckenzie	Mckenzie said 1678 days ago (October 13th, 2008)
	what do you mean?! I thought everybody at Macjams was a superstar?! haha, thanks for the encouraging words, but for the moment i just want to concentrate on learning from everyone here and practicing till i'm as good as i can be! As long as i'm enjoying myself in the process, thats payment enough! cheers for stopping by guy :) Check out my latest song called California Gold

drakonis

drakonis said 1678 days ago (October 13th, 2008)

rich voice
Very nice singing voice, and sparse-but-perfect music composition here. I agree that the restrained way you play/sing this, it feels like at any time you'll break out in some boogie-woogie piano bit, not sure why, perhaps it is the soft-strummed guitar that makes me expect or want a change... maybe vary that a little? Piano is ever-so-slightly muffled-sounding, but other than that, this is really gorgeous. Good to bump into your stuff!
ttfn,
Drakonis

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Mckenzie

Mckenzie said 1678 days ago (October 13th, 2008)

i know exactly
what you mean by varying the strumming pattern and i completely agree. Originally i had a real nice finger picking acoustic guitar part that was much more interesting accompanying the vocals, but until i have that ABSOLUTELY perfected, i didn't want to record it, so i just stuck some strumming down and spent a little more time on the vocals. I've also written a big ending/chorus for this one that i really like, but havn't been able to find a fitting melody vocal. But i will continue to work on it! Haha, i wish i could just break out into a boogie woogie piano style, maybe i'll work on that too.

thanks for the critique - it's much appreciated:)

Check out my latest song called California Gold

gail60	gail60 said 1678 days ago (October 13th, 2008)
	Beautiful You sing so well and this song is wonderful! Simple and yet very moving for me. I really enjoyed this alot. You are so very talented and I really don't think it needs a thing. Thanks for sharing it. Check out my latest song called Ed - Forever in our hearts

Mckenzie	Mckenzie said 1678 days ago (October 13th, 2008)
	wow me? move someone? thats crazy. Well thank you very much. I still have a few ideas for this one so i'm not closing the door on it just yet, hehe thanks for your support Gail! :) Check out my latest song called California Gold

	said 1678 days ago (October 13th, 2008)
	clear voice sweet sadness, very good silent song-its a pleasure to to listen

Mckenzie	Mckenzie said 1678 days ago (October 13th, 2008)
	thanks! i'm real pleased you enjoyed it, Thanks for commenting! Check out my latest song called California Gold

12parsecs	12parsecs said 1678 days ago (October 13th, 2008)
	nice tune everybody's already covered how great your voice is. i really dig this progression. and the synth pad sound is very good too. maybe there could be a bridge or big finish on this one? but it also works just fine as is. great to hear another post from you. post again soon. (no pressure... ok, maybe some. :) Check out my latest song called Too Long

Mckenzie

Mckenzie said 1678 days ago (October 13th, 2008)

long time no talk duuude..
i gathered it was probably because you've been busy laying down the beats for that workout project of yours, which is why i haven't emailed or anything. Nice to see your back though, i've been pretty behind in terms of commenting and posting on macjams (computer/internet problems) but it's nearly all sorted now so will be sure to visit your page and check out those dance tunes of yours (word is, you actually layed some slap bass down on one of them?! thats mental, i need to hear it).
Yet again, i got excited and uploaded this prematurely, so yes, like most of my songs, this will be another 'builder'. I just find it really hard to produce strong sounding heavy parts using just software instruments, which is why i upload most of my stuff unfinished. I'm really glad you liked the synth pad, i've been exploring the depths of my roland piano and using the sounds from there (i record stereo into the interface, and i think it's a much warmer, full sound than any of my software/garageband pads) so i'm glad you picked up on that. I will try and post more this month, like i say in the song description bit, i have alot of material to be working with now, so i'm hoping to get some stuff down soon.

sorry for the massive reply, it seems i got a little carried away tonight!
oh well,
cheers for the comment :)

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psexnyc	psexnyc said 1678 days ago (October 13th, 2008)
	Wow!! This is now my new favorite song!! I am downloading this straight to my iPod and mixing it in with my "Cool Out Jams" playlist. You will be the first MJ artist to make that 35 song playlist. So glad I popped by your page! Awesome Post!! Check out my latest song called Want Miss Need Love

Mckenzie	Mckenzie said 1678 days ago (October 13th, 2008)
	amazing it might seem silly, but i actually feel extremely privileged by that! so thanks. The fact that somebody halfway across the world is listening to me on their ipod simply baffles me. It's great though! I'm happy you like the tune, thanks for the comment and the support :) Check out my latest song called California Gold

Feter	Feter said 1678 days ago (October 13th, 2008)
	October MAn !!!! ...the keys behind the delicate guitar strummins as your powerful passionate vocie come along is just fantastic ...how I wish I can do such devoted art like this !! ...very very great production ...the piano really giving a classical touch to it ..worth the waiting my friend ...just amazing ..thnx alot for sharin !!!! Check out my latest song called Roll with it

Mckenzie	Mckenzie said 1678 days ago (October 13th, 2008)
	thanks alot feter, i'm pleased you liked the piano part, i thought i'd go for something a little more 'delicate' on this one, and i'm glad you picked up on this. I'm off to bed now, but tomorrow i will be sure to visit your page and listen to some of your songs, i've heard goood things! thanks again for your support Feter! :) Check out my latest song called California Gold

Remark80

Remark80 said 1678 days ago (October 14th, 2008)

Good Hearing from you
This is a really, really catchy tune. Again, I think if you build on this one it's another hit!!! Kick in some drums or bass on the second verse ("Even though the days are changing...") Your phrasing on your songs are wonderful which really defines a great song and makes a basic chord progession pop. I look forward to hearing this one once completed. Good hearing a new one from you, it's been too long. Cheers

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kassia

kassia said 1677 days ago (October 14th, 2008)

another one
Gorgeous vocals. I've said it before, but man, i just love your voice. And this sound you've got going with the acoustic guitar and piano, and the synth soundbed underneath - totally cool. I'm building a Mckenzie playlist on my iPod - so start recording more of those 384298460000 songs you've got laying around! Another great tune - thank you!

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dajama

dajama said 1675 days ago (October 16th, 2008)

Very cool
Lovely vocal on this, and great feeling and expressiveness in the performance. Your delivery sounds heartfelt and real. I like the acoustic, but I know what drakonis means about a change-up in the pattern adding something. Nice restrained use of the piano, and I think a solid arrangement. I certainly think there could be more of a build-up, but don't lose the vibe! Lovely song, and a great performance. Nicely done. Peace.

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damiengh

damiengh said 1675 days ago (October 16th, 2008)

good vibe
Right from the start, your sensitivity comes out. Terrific vocal graced with gentle arrangement of casual guitar strumming and peaceful piano.

Stylistically, perhaps because of the piano arrangemnt, parts of this reminded me a bit of Bruce Hornsby when he does a ballad.

I really loved this unhurried piece, and loved taking my time listening to it. Didn't want it to end. Really good performance here.

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bud	bud said 1675 days ago (October 16th, 2008)
	Great vocals - really beautiful I like the slow build on the tune. Sounds really good and suits the lyrics. Excellent post. Check out my latest song called ditto

lengold	lengold said 1674 days ago (October 17th, 2008)
	You have a great talent and it is very much in evidence here. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called B E A U T I F U L

rsorensen	rsorensen said 1674 days ago (October 17th, 2008)
	October you have an incredibly mature and developed voice for your age and this is an excellent example of it. great beginnings of what promises to be an amazing song. Can't wait to hear it developed more. Great post. Check out my latest song called Again

apb

apb said 1672 days ago (October 19th, 2008)

Don't worry ..

.. take your time .. it's a great song. Vocals always impressed me (as above) but you also have a great sense of perspective in the use of instrumentation imo too.

This is great as is .. would have to think long and hard to not spoil the simplistic effectiveness ..

One thing .. I liked the perhaps working title "all in my mind" instead of October. Would make a nice album title too.

Keep it up,

/Alan

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sheilad	sheilad said 1672 days ago (October 20th, 2008)
	Incredibly beautiful song I don't think you can find anything more beautiful or peaceful on the radio and what a wonderful set of lyrics. Thank you! Check out my latest song called Nana Lives

richardhowardjones	richardhowardjones said 1671 days ago (October 20th, 2008)
	WELL DONE! Right up my alley, mate. Loved every second of it. Good voice. Don't worry if it sounds a little repetitive to you, the mood of the song allows for it. Gives your listener time to float away ...... oops nearly fell off the planet. LMAO Check out my latest song called NIGHTFALL

get30inc	get30inc said 1659 days ago (November 1st, 2008)
	really nice Don't let it go to your head but you could make a living at this. Maybe even get known. Love your stuff. Check out my latest song called lots lament

chipan

chipan said 1653 days ago (November 8th, 2008)

Where have I been?
First of all, sorry I haven't listened to your music until now. You have a great voice. I really wish I had that presence. I love the water-droplet piano sounding thing in the left channel. What exactly is that?
I think I have to agree with Drakonis on the wanting it to just burst open and get huge. But other than that I like it a lot. Gotta listen to more of your stuff soon.

chip

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Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 1635 days ago (November 25th, 2008)
	the real deal you have an incredible intuitive guidance... so natural and unforced... how can such a young man have such a deep emotional resivore to draw from... these same lyrics and chords in other hands would seem ordinary possibly... you bring something of yourself to your work, and it makes all the difference Check out my latest song called Dogwood

J-Roe	J-Roe said 1586 days ago (January 13th, 2009)
	I love what you do with the chord progression So simple, peaceful. The vocal takes this simple progression and makes it in every way unique. Great! Check out my latest song called Waves