Goin Down

MarkHolbrook

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This is a dark, pulsating song that I wrote, performed and recorded in about 2 hours yesterday so it's kinda rough around the edges but frankly my heart wasn't into too many re-dos...

Things are going well for me as we move into 2009 but I have my "dark" days. This song is kind of about having one of those yesterday and when I do have a "dark" day I tend to put on some music and forget about the troubles I have and those of the world.

There are two primary guitar tracks
one bass track
Two primary vocal tracks
The final vocal set adds an additional three vocal tracks
The first two lead guitar sets use a standard echo
The final set is two layered leads and the primary lead uses a Zoom GX1 wah pedal
There is some organ and guitar layering in the final section as well.

The vocal backups are pretty heavily processed with flangers and other things to give it a dark feel.

Sorry its not better... I just ran out of creativity!

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Lyrics

Goin down
MRH 2008

I often wonder about the state of this world
and the troubles tend get me sad
then I put on a good old song
an the world doesn't seem so bad

I'm just listening to the sound
I'm just letting it fall
I'm taking my time

I'm goin down, goin down
goin down, goin down

Bush is leaving office and Obama stepping up
Stocks diving low and real estate amuck
2009 will be an interesting year
one that I hope is not to filled with fear.

I'm just listening to the sound
I'm just letting it fall
I'm taking my time

I'm goin down, goin down
goin down, goin down

My neighbor just lost his home
Seem his mortgage was NINJA loan
How he got the house just baffles me
He hasn't worked since was 23

I'm just listening to the sound
I'm just letting it fall
I'm taking my time

I'm goin down, goin down
goin down, goin down

We all have a price to pay
for those lived like they owned each day
it will take a while to see this through
so I'll sit and watch Obama's crew

I'm just listening to the sound
I'm just letting it fall
I'm taking my time

I'm goin down, goin down
goin down, goin down

Song Stats

Hits: 1214
Comments: 90
Fans: 42
Plays: 198
Downloads: 54
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Uploaded: Jan 16, 2009 - 10:19:33 AM
Last Updated: Jan 16, 2009 - 10:19:33 AM Last Played: Oct 14, 2009 - 12:39:33 PM

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Keywords:

Dark (363), Pulsating (5), Political (43)

Hardware:

Intel MacMini, Tascam FireOne, Gibson Robot, Yamaha Bass, m-Audio keystation

Software:

Logic Pro

Comments

Moviz	Moviz said 313 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	I think you performed an excellent commentary on the world as it feels to most at this point in time and the music and your vocal performance are in complete sympathy with the mood of the lyrics. Good stuff and just think.... the only way is UP LOL, cheers M Check out my latest song called Come Back Billie

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 313 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	Heh! Thanks! Ya up is a good way to go. Thank you for the listen and the comment! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

drakonis

drakonis said 313 days ago (January 16th, 2009)

Wow... 2 hours...
this is indeed dark and depressing, but it is also very well crafted in many ways. At first I was going to critique and suggest that you need more of a chord change or instrument change at the chorus since it sounded so even... but then I sat and listened more to the music and words... and I realized that this song is about sitting by idly and watching the world get flushed down the toilet, and being dragged down with everyone else who expects some miracle to be performed by "somebody else" (i.e., a new president)... and I realized that the song itself was lulling me into a feeling of ennui, where I too wanted to just give up and let it happen.

Yikes, Mark! You really captured a visceral feeling here, not a happy one, but I think you did really well. The recording levels are all quite good enough for this, the singing is apropos for the lyrics, and I really like the way you captured the "what does it matter what I do anyway" aspect. It comes across strongly, and I think in an ironic way, that *is* a big part of why the USA finds itself in this spot lately.

Wish I could put stuff together this quickly. Um... now I suddenly feel like I need to volunteer for community service work! :-)

ttfn,
Drakonis

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MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 313 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	Hey Drak Well my friend... your stuff is indeed TONS better than this trashy little number... Good things take time. Yes this is dark and that was intent. I don't often have dark days but when I do they are dark dark dark and this sort of takes that on. Thanks for the listen and comment my friend! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Char	Char said 313 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	I thoroughly went along for the ride... a slow ride to the dark side that shares its place with slivers of light; hope, understanding and resolve. I liked it. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 313 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	Char You are the best! Thanks for riding along! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

kingbee

kingbee said 313 days ago (January 16th, 2009)

deeper and down
I like the chord structure and the words.
If you ever feel like going back to this I think it would benefit from a slight clean up but it's a good piece as it is.
I'd maybe change the outro guitar solo sound to something different to the middle lead but that's just my thoughts.
Good stuff and very reflective of the times

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MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 312 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	Thanks Mr. Bee Well I'm not the best lead guitarist and once I find a lick I like I kinda hang onto it... maybe a bit too much. But thanks for the thoughts! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 313 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	I like it! Great song - I like the slow build-up. Downloaded - thanks for sharing. Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 313 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	BTW The download seems to be missing the 3 (from MP3). Re-named and it's fine. Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 312 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	Hum... Hi Peter... I have no idea... I wonder if one of the sight updates did that... strange. It definitely had the MP3 on it when I uploaded it. Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

gail60	gail60 said 313 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	Great Song Mark! You are so talented my friend! This is really good. You have quite a knack for telling stories and this one tells what sad shape things have become. I hope you continue writing and performing, because that is one thing I can count on to be consistently wonderful! Thanks for sharing this with us! Awesome job! Check out my latest song called Sweet September

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 312 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	Hey Gail! Gosh I'm so glad you stopped in! Well I'm not much when it comes to this music stuff but I'm glad I've got you fooled! :) When you start posting again I'll stop posting my silly little guitar pieces and step aside for the real music! Love ya girl! :) Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Feter	Feter said 313 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	Goin Down Man ...this strock me from the first note ...your lyrics just so remarkable .. and true ...great guitar work ..and sure the vocal great as ever ,you can mess with Mr.Holbrook ..fine groove my friend thnx alot for sharin !!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 312 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	Hello Mr. Feter Thanks so much for taking the time to listen and give a few thoughts. I appreciate it. I'm really glad you enjoyed the tune! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Bob Rodgers	Bob Rodgers said 313 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	A great song Mark and very much enjoyed! I love the chord changes and the sound of your guitars, great playing too! Good lyrics and a great vocal. Thanks. Bob Check out my latest song called In My Mind

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 312 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	Hey Bob! Thanks for the listen. I'm glad you came in and took a listen! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

dajama

dajama said 313 days ago (January 16th, 2009)

Folk
Folk music for the 21st century - this has the vibe of social commentary intertwined with the personal. I certainly the song is a lot better than you seem to give yourself credit for. The lyrics are direct and moving, and smack of truth lived and given sweet expression here. I really like the smoothness of the mix and the instrumentation. Lovely vocal, and some very nice guitar work on this. I think you should not only be proud of what you have done here, but be very proud of how quickly you did this! Astonishing! As for the blues, my friend, what can you do - one foot in front of the other. Thanks for sharing this music and your feelings. You are the man. Kudos, my friend. Peace.

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MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 312 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	Aww thanks David! Well I really did throw it together! I mean just a couple hours is all I spent on it... I just kinda didn't want to work on it any more! I'm glad you took the time to listen my friend! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

davisamerica	davisamerica said 313 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	right then ... be put on notice i will find you and kill you if you reply to this with something like " aww shucks .. it an't much". Mark this IS a great little tune. Everything is set in well and you have the right to strut ... great tune mark Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

davisamerica	davisamerica said 313 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	BTW... downloaded ... thanx ! Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 312 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	Well... Aww shucks it ain't much... Hee hee.. Come and get me Mr. Jack! Trust me this doesn't hold a candle to your works man! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 313 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	days like these I think you pulled this one off nicely. it should be rough around the edges (even though I don't really hear any) you know it would be cool if you were an impressionist and could sound like Neil Young. This would of fit in his anti-bush campaign. well it's almost over as is. excellent work Mark Check out my latest song called November

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 312 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	Hey Vic Thanks my friend. It was done fast. I have been working on some other projects and I've had this kind of hanging around and bugging me and so I just did it and pushed it on to MJ... I'm glad you enjoyed it! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

kassia	kassia said 312 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	Mark Excellent. I love your vocals on this one. Really great guitar work. Truthful commentary on the sad state of things right now. You really succeeded in creating a mood with this and painted quite a picture. I'm praying there is hope somewhere after that fade-out! Awesome tune, mark. Great job on this. Check out my latest song called Deep Majesty

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 312 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	Arn't we all Shay! I was in a "dark" mood doing this and I hope that doesn't continue! I can't wait for feed back from you! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Relic67

Relic67 said 312 days ago (January 16th, 2009)

like it
like the changes, melody, singing.
my favourite verse is the one about the neighbour who lost his home.
for some reason I didn't like the second verse as much, the "bush is leaving office"... it's good but not quite as poetic as the others.
the guitar soloing is great.
I can't believe you put that all together in 2 hours... that's pretty impressive.

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MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 312 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	Hello Mr. Relic... Thanks! I struggled on the words... When things are dark I'm not very creative. Ya it was a quick turn. I can hear lots of little problems and mistakes. But thanks for the listen and the time my friend! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

magnatone	magnatone said 312 days ago (January 17th, 2009)
	Goin Down you've really captured the mood of darkness and foreboding here. It's like generalized depression exquisitely expressed by a very talented musician. Your vocals here are terrific, and the guitar wails in just the right way to say what you're saying. Great work Mark! Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 312 days ago (January 17th, 2009)
	Well thank you Karen.. I'm feeling a little like my tune is bringing everyone down but well sometimes music must do that! Very talented!? Um... let me see who were you talking about again? Thanks for listening my friend! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

tokai

tokai said 312 days ago (January 17th, 2009)

2hours
what? In 2 hours i could still be choosing drum parts. wow, that is amazing you must know what you are doing then? Great a track that reflects the times so well. song is sweet, with some choice guitar playing your and cool voice. Still, i am just amazed in the time you spent and the quality of the result, you must be an efficient person! Cheers.

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MarkHolbrook

MarkHolbrook said 312 days ago (January 17th, 2009)

Hello Tokai
No no... I used things I was comfortable with and didn't try anything really new. The song is really quite simple and it is the bass track that makes it seem more dark.

I can hear things I would fix if I had spent more time. I guess to me the track was dark enough that I wanted to be done with it.

Thanks for listening and commenting my friend!

Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

egobandit	egobandit said 312 days ago (January 17th, 2009)
	going down funny I have a song with the same name. There are some really good guitar parts . True what you sing about its all goin down. excellent! Check out my latest song called when its love

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 311 days ago (January 17th, 2009)
	Hello Mr. Bandit! Thanks for coming in for a comment and a listen! I'm really glad you enjoyed the guitar work! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

that80sboy	that80sboy said 312 days ago (January 17th, 2009)
	nice sound i like the way the guitars play on each other in this....and the lead cool and airy! cool political rocker...i too am waiting on how this whole obama thing pans out.... Check out my latest song called please save me

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 311 days ago (January 17th, 2009)
	Hey Thanks so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed it! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

lavalamp	lavalamp said 312 days ago (January 17th, 2009)
	fitting tune Nice laid back sound. Like the guitar and the vox especially. Very current. Let's hope the best this year. Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 311 days ago (January 17th, 2009)
	Thanks Dave! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

ziti	ziti said 312 days ago (January 17th, 2009)
	hey mark this sounds great i love the guitaring a lot...very in tune and lovely tone. Your voice is cool as hell! music helps us thru our dark days better than anything else i believe. this is impressive for a one off, quickie production...really impressive. keep it up!! deep bows z Check out my latest song called All Smokey

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 311 days ago (January 17th, 2009)
	Hello Fran Really nice to see you commenting on one of my tunes! I really appreciate it. It was a quickie and I'm really glad you felt it came out ok! Yes music is the anti-dark I think! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Mcboy	Mcboy said 312 days ago (January 17th, 2009)
	the essence is all there....crafty songwriting.....nice hooky melody on the lectric guitar......nice work...! Check out my latest song called Heros( aclarke/mcboy)

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 311 days ago (January 17th, 2009)
	Well hullo Mr. McBoy! I'm so glad you returned to MJ and to have you in here taking a comment and listen sure is a treat! Thank you so much! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Jarvoid	Jarvoid said 312 days ago (January 17th, 2009)
	And I thought it was grim up North.. You have nailed this one truly nailed it ,the right wailing angst ridden tones from your guitar complement the really "I really can't be bothered with this " tone in your voice and lyrics. Good one mate. Chris J Check out my latest song called Witches in Texas-'Hallowe'en Challenge 2009'

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 311 days ago (January 17th, 2009)
	Hey Chris Thanks so much. Well the guitar does wail and that was the sound I was looking for! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

ted23	ted23 said 311 days ago (January 18th, 2009)
	something about this tunes which makes it soooo easy to listen to. It could have gone on for half on hour and i'd still be nodding my head. Great lyrics (were they included in the 2 hour session?) that flow really naturally. I always appreciate a good guitar solo and this song doesn't disappoint. Cheers Check out my latest song called kooky dance

MarkHolbrook

MarkHolbrook said 311 days ago (January 18th, 2009)

Hello Ted
Yes the lyrics were about 15 minutes of the 2 hours! Pretty simple in many ways. Gosh I'm glad you liked it enough to listen longer. That is so cool.

The process I did was to lay down the drums in UltraBeat then played my Yamaha bass to them. That took two takes because I'm a lousy bass player.

Then I put down the guitar backing track. Then did the lyrics and vocal tracks. Last I did the guitar solos which always take me several takes to get right. Then about 30 minutes or so on EQ and effects.

Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

mvh9591	mvh9591 said 310 days ago (January 19th, 2009)
	Wow____ Very nice work. I'd love to do a version of this song.(?) Great work - Love it. Thanks for sharing, mvh : ) Check out my latest song called Ease My Troubled Mind

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 310 days ago (January 19th, 2009)
	Mike It would be an honor if you did! Let me know. Thanks so much for the comment and visit! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

mvh9591

mvh9591 said 309 days ago (January 20th, 2009)

Awesome____
Just listened again. This is really great work. Download and fave for sure. Love your playing. Guitar, keys,etc... all great. I couldn't begain to even come close to the awesome quality of work here. Wah guitar with an octive-vocal-everything fits together like a glove (nice!!) Inspirational for me.

A BIG THANKS FOR SHARING!

mvh : )

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mowguy3	mowguy3 said 310 days ago (January 19th, 2009)
	Going Down Realy like the melody. Distorted guitar fade at the end and vocals are tops. Nice track. Mood changing. 2 hrs. Wow. Be well, Russ Check out my latest song called A Different Shade Of Moonlight

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 310 days ago (January 19th, 2009)
	Hello Russ! Thanks so much for stopping in for a listen and comment. I'm really glad you enjoyed the tune! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

RyanHolbrook	RyanHolbrook said 310 days ago (January 19th, 2009)
	good song dad I love this song its perfect and it has all the good stuff to a really well bulit song!! :) very good song dad!! Check out my latest song called Getting Left Behind

RyanHolbrook	RyanHolbrook said 310 days ago (January 19th, 2009)
	good song dad I love this song its perfect and it has all the good stuff to a really well bulit song!! :) very good song dad!! Check out my latest song called Getting Left Behind

rnease	rnease said 310 days ago (January 19th, 2009)
	the 60s live! While this has a 60s feel, political, vibey production. The vocals seem laid back for such a political song, and may seem to lack passion, but it fits the instrumentation very well and makes it more contempaltive and thoughtful. Nicely done. Check out my latest song called Hole In Your Head

MarkHolbrook

MarkHolbrook said 310 days ago (January 19th, 2009)

Thank you
Sir for dropping in.

The laid back vocals are part of the whole feel. The song really wasn't intended to be political in nature. In fact it was more of a "I'm just going for a ride" kind of approach to the world right now.

I know that the Bush/Obama reference offended one person here. I didn't mean it that way. That verse sort of implies that Bush created problems and Obama is stepping up to fix them.

That really was not the message I intended. It was more of hey here we got problems, we are seeing a change of the guard. I'm just gonna sit and see what happens.

Anyway thanks for taking the time to listen and comment.

Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

rsorensen	rsorensen said 310 days ago (January 19th, 2009)
	solo I like the mellow yet driving rhythm here, and the tone you wrangled for that solo is sweet. cool song man. Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 310 days ago (January 19th, 2009)
	Thanks Ridd I'm really glad you enjoyed it! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

BossHook	BossHook said 310 days ago (January 19th, 2009)
	I really like the moving bass tones, keeps this one grooving along. A statement of the times for sure - the verse about foreclosures - I see lots of those in tunes these days! Check out my latest song called You're Like Whiskey

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 309 days ago (January 19th, 2009)
	Hey John... Thanks for the time to listen and comment! I'm glad you liked the bass tones! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

bud	bud said 309 days ago (January 19th, 2009)
	Better? I don't think I'd want better if it meant losing the smooth in-the-pocket groove and immediacy of this recording. I really think this is one of your finest. Fast and loose seems to suit you well. Fantastic song - and the mix is great. Check out my latest song called try not to think

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 309 days ago (January 20th, 2009)
	Hi Bud Thanks so much! Ya I think you are right... I really am better at the quick shots. Thanks so much for the comment! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

lengold	lengold said 309 days ago (January 20th, 2009)
	Great song Mark and very well played and sung - really like the guitar sound. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 309 days ago (January 20th, 2009)
	Mr. Gold! Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed the tune! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

jiguma

jiguma said 309 days ago (January 20th, 2009)

I got ..
..a Steve Miller Band live DVD for Christmas, and this would have fit in pretty well with what he does. He would probably have found some sort of idiosyncratic 4 beat lick to play, but wouldn't have needed to change much to make it sound like his. This is meant as a compliment Mark. Love the chord changes, great performance and meaningful lyrics. What more could Steve want ;)

Love it!

Neil

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MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 308 days ago (January 20th, 2009)
	Hey Neil Thank you so much! No problem with the Steve Miller reference. I liked lots of his stuff even though it was kinda simple. I'm really glad you enjoyed the tune! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

thetiler	thetiler said 308 days ago (January 20th, 2009)
	Enjoy the lyrics and can relate, the hopes the joys. And it seems you have captured that here. And with the beats it adds a feel of the sixties, like Buffalo Springfield etc. thanks for bringing that back, makes me go back to when i was in high school and all the protests etc. thanks for sharing! Check out my latest song called The Bluebird Cafe (with two other guest)

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 308 days ago (January 20th, 2009)
	Hello Mr. Tiler Thank you so much for coming in to listen! I'm super glad you stopped by and even more glad you enjoyed the tune! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 308 days ago (January 21st, 2009)
	nice full sound I also like the conversational feel of the lyric. Your delivery is good as you can really get a sense of your anxiety. Check out my latest song called Anarchy, Inc.

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 308 days ago (January 21st, 2009)
	Thank you sir! I'm really glad you enjoyed this! It was as I said a dark day. Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

CraizeeMusic	CraizeeMusic said 308 days ago (January 21st, 2009)
	Good work Mark! I love the classic Mark Holbrook vocals and smooth sound! Another great piece of work Mark! Thanks for sharing! Check out my latest song called Nothing Left

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 307 days ago (January 22nd, 2009)
	Hi Craig! Thanks for the listen my friend! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Kicbal	Kicbal said 307 days ago (January 22nd, 2009)
	Cool Love the Dire Straits style chord changes. Super catchy chorus and stellar guitar solo and sound. Check out my latest song called Falling Stars Forgotten

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 307 days ago (January 22nd, 2009)
	Wow Dire Straits... wow... Thanks so much! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

SISTERS	SISTERS said 307 days ago (January 22nd, 2009)
	nice one the set up is immediately gratifying and the groove you settle into is really good for this lyric. i hear hopelessness, distrust, and "what a mess!" in the wonderful vocal delivery. cool changes in the music - it's a good un! anne Check out my latest song called HOW WOULD I KNOW

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 307 days ago (January 22nd, 2009)
	Thank you very much Anne! I'm really glad you enjoyed the tune! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

jgurner

jgurner said 307 days ago (January 22nd, 2009)

Nice
I think we may have had the same "dark day." Fortunately it turned into a productive one for us both.

This is a great tune. Heavy subject matter, but such a smooth delivery. So often the "2 hour, rough around the edges" tunes are the best. Though, I have a hard time finding any rough edges on this one.

Great song. Excellent lyrics. So timely and topical.

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MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 275 days ago (February 23rd, 2009)
	Thank you so much Sir! I hope your "dark day" ended on a good note! Thanks so much for listening and commenting! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Pete_NB

Pete_NB said 283 days ago (February 14th, 2009)

Potent
For such a laid back tune you caught a primal hook on this one. It's skillfully crafted, and the fact you did it in two hours speaks volumes for your innate talents, but it's disconcerting.

That's not a bad thing, art should cover all the emotional spectrum, and this shines a light on an area that most of us care not to tread. Well done! Thanks for making us think.

Great job on the strings to. Those leads were right in the slot.

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MarkHolbrook

MarkHolbrook said 275 days ago (February 23rd, 2009)

Well...
I don't know about talent... this was pretty much right down the standard guitar groove for me.

Yes it does spark an emotional note which was the intent. I really am not slamming Bush nor endorsing Obama. I'm simply stating the current situation and lamenting that I feel hopeless to help and sometimes I just listen to some great music and let it all go.

Thanks for taking the time to listen and to give such a wonderful comment!

Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Remark80	Remark80 said 276 days ago (February 22nd, 2009)
	great guitar tone Everything is very well packaged on this one. I like the lead guitar (is that a guitar or keyboard?). Of course very timely and I like your chord choices and melody for a topic such as this. Your voice is whisper like which again fits the song well. Nice job. Check out my latest song called Weighted Down

MarkHolbrook

MarkHolbrook said 275 days ago (February 23rd, 2009)

Hi Sean!
The guitar is real. I cranked it through a Zoom G1X pedal to do all the effects. The middle leads are just with the pedal left alone. The ending leads a dual leads, one primary using the Wah feature of the pedal (man am I out of practice on wah technique!) and the second lead is a purposeful echo of the first but an octave up and little wah.

I'm really glad you enjoyed the song and thanks for the listen and comment!

Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Rebsie

Rebsie said 262 days ago (March 8th, 2009)

Sorry I missed this, it's lovely
Love the groove you've got going here Mark! It's kind of restrained and poised - a thoughtful rather than an in-yer-face kind of rock song, and the melody is beautiful. The guitar solo and the vocal are similarly restrained, but super smooth and full of life. Impossible to keep still while listening to it, the melody and rhythm are so addictive. The expression of your negative emotions in the song give it a beautiful honesty.

I really like your singing voice too. I mean I REALLY like it. It has a lovely warm soft tone which draws me right in. You have a very natural style of delivery too, which is a delight on the ears and adds to the sincerity of the song.

My personal suggestion - *don't* do a re-do. You captured the heart and soul of the song in this authentic take. If this is what you get when you run out of creativity, you have nothing to worry about! (In music at least.)

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MarkHolbrook

MarkHolbrook said 262 days ago (March 8th, 2009)

Hi Rebsie
Wow... Thank you soooo much! I'm always thrilled when one of the "pros" here on MJ takes a listen. I think your advice is great! I have yet to attempt a redo on any of my songs and I think sometimes, especially in this case this makes sense.

I think when I say "creativity" I want to branch out and try new stuff. My stuff tends to all "sound the same". Guitar ballads. I want to learn knew stuff but I seem to hit the wall.

With works like this one and in fact the last several I tend to work off of a guitar riff and build a song around it. So what do I do when I run out of riffs!? I guess we'll find out soon.

Anyway thanks again sooooo much for the comment and listen!

Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Calchas	Calchas said 237 days ago (April 2nd, 2009)
	Watch out for those damn Ninjas! Great tune Mark. While the subject matter is dark, strangely the song itself is not...at least to me. Like my "No Sorrow" it kind of puts things in perspective. Lot's of truth in this piece. And vox, guitars, bass, and mix are all excellent! Be well friend! Check out my latest song called IT'S NOT THE SAME

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 235 days ago (April 4th, 2009)
	Hey MW Thanks so much for the listen and comment! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Andy-bm	Andy-bm said 220 days ago (April 19th, 2009)
	Dark definitely works for you. I would go with it more. Great track. I like the groove and the chord choices. Nice job on this one.

Livingstone	Livingstone said 199 days ago (May 10th, 2009)
	you`ve a sweet voice there Mark nice 60`s acid rock sound with the octaved guiar and whirley organ sound... then the digging sweet voice makes me want to play this one in my car while driving fast along the shore... Hows THAT for descriptive!! Check out my latest song called Satisfied eric sardinas/harry manx mishmash

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 192 days ago (May 17th, 2009)
	goin down i really like the arrangement and the mood. cool! i'm somehow thinking of Knopfler - perhaps it's the low-key vocals and the arrangement? thanks Check out my latest song called One For Me

PockBluesman	PockBluesman said 174 days ago (June 4th, 2009)
	nice one Mark I really like this one I like the driving drone off the main beat it takes you with it. This is an example that less is more you don't always have to have a multitude of changes and complicated chord progressions to make it interesting good one Check out my latest song called Sunset Chill

maxruehl	maxruehl said 81 days ago (September 5th, 2009)
	Pretty darned good, quickie or not. Has me tapping my toes.:) Check out my latest song called Shaolin Munk Funk (w/ musichead & awigze)

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