The Pretender (w/ Nightshade Syndicate)

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Nightshade Syndicate: Keyboards, beats, original composition.

Luna Trick: lyrics/vocals, guitars, bass, percussion, strings, brass.

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Lyrics

The Pretender (by Luna Trick)

I parked the car and walked the back streets
Fighting the rigors of my conscience
Moon shadows of terraced gardens
Danced upon my agitation
Threshing out the seeds of memory
Coming to the same conclusions about you
About you
About you

Kaleidoscopic is my world view
I don't know what to make of it
Colours clash in the prism
The single cry of a screech owl
Slices through preoccupation
Struggling for revisions here about you
About you
About you

Pretending
Pretending
I mean these bitter words that I'm sending
But how to finish dreams that have no ending
And how to break a heart where there's no bending
I'm Pretending
I'm Pretending
I'm Pretending

I walk until I reach the morning
Sparkling on an old horizon
Orange orb on the precipice
Inviting new renditions
Searching for new history
Looking for new memories about you

Pretending
Pretending
I mean these bitter words that I'm sending
But how to finish dreams that have no ending
And how to break a heart where there's no bending
I'm Pretending
I'm Pretending
I'm Pretending

I cut a straight line to the future
Past the stares of old acquaintance
Through the market of redemption
Trinkets traded above their value
I'm walking by without a second thought
Abandoning the mystery that is you

Pretending
Pretending
I mean these bitter words that I'm sending
But how to finish dreams that have no ending
And how to break a heart where there's no bending
I'm Pretending
I'm Pretending
I'm Pretending
I'm Pretending

Song Stats

Hits: 762
Comments: 38
Fans: 19
Plays: 49
Downloads: 48
Votes: 2
Uploaded: Feb 08, 2009 - 06:02:59 PM
Last Updated: Feb 08, 2009 - 06:02:59 PM Last Played: Nov 18, 2009 - 02:44:14 AM

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Creative Commons License:
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Song Actions

Keywords:

Alternative (305), Experimental (399), Art rock (32)

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74 Strat, 79e Keys, ST55 mic

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Comments

Char	Char said 286 days ago (February 8th, 2009)
	Quite inspired and resonant lyrics. "But how to finish dreams that have no ending?" I get lost in your imagery. But, somehow, the mood is encouraging. Thank you. both, for a lovely, enchanting piece of music. Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 286 days ago (February 8th, 2009)
	True Char... This is a rumination... a play on Wondering vs Wandering. Glad you are willing to take the journey! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

davisamerica	davisamerica said 286 days ago (February 8th, 2009)
	sam just makes the juices flow no ?? Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 286 days ago (February 8th, 2009)
	Yes Sam knows how to build a good soundbed alright! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

edpdx	edpdx said 286 days ago (February 8th, 2009)
	Unique set of sounds and styles. The whole song has a life of its own. This is really good edpdx Check out my latest song called Constellation V.2

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 286 days ago (February 8th, 2009)
	Thanks It was an experiment - so I'm pleased if you thought it worked! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

futzpucker	futzpucker said 286 days ago (February 8th, 2009)
	Convincing I agree with edpdx - the strength of this song is its uniqueness. It creates its own atmosphere and stays true to it throughout. The anguish is palpable. Nice job putting together a dynamic arrangement, as well. Well done, gentlemen. Check out my latest song called Just As It Is

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 286 days ago (February 8th, 2009)
	Wow - thanks for stopping by I like this song - but it almost spiraled away from me - had to reel it in! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

ramonaji	ramonaji said 286 days ago (February 8th, 2009)
	Excellent! Hmmm... interesting lyrics! Of course, maybe you're acting as a "writer" and not meaning anything by them in your "real" life... Curious! Excellent song, as always, my friend! Check out my latest song called You Think You've Got it All?

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 278 days ago (February 16th, 2009)
	My writing is a strange process Ra Sometimes it is subconscious coming out - sometimes fantasy - sometime fabrication - Poetry, parody, you name it! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Dadai.2	Dadai.2 said 286 days ago (February 8th, 2009)
	spiraling away myself... hypnotic, and I like it... Jack Check out my latest song called The Riverside (with Ed sloparts sitting in)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 278 days ago (February 16th, 2009)
	Glad to hear I've done 2 pieces with NSS now - and he really does write hypnotic stuff! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Dream_Nth	Dream_Nth said 286 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	Great song Mesemerizing! Check out my latest song called Clouds are Waves

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 278 days ago (February 16th, 2009)
	Cheers Glad to see you on here - and putting up interesting music Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

bud	bud said 286 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	So you've figured out how to write in your sleep. It's the only explanation I can come up with to explain your prodigious output. I really like the spanish/classical treatment you gave this one. I hear a touch of Bryan Ferry in the vocals - a good thing. Excellent collab - you make a good team. Check out my latest song called eye for you (w/particledots and michael2)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 278 days ago (February 16th, 2009)
	Thanks Kevin I admire Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music - so that's a compliment. Sleep-composing is about right! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Morning Light	Morning Light said 286 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	So Cool..... To have you here....another amazing song! Check out my latest song called Morning Rose

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 278 days ago (February 16th, 2009)
	Thanks for coming by and offering your support. I like the recent pieces you did with Kenta! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

stevel	stevel said 286 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	Blimey you are one prolific guy! Can hardly keep up with all your stuff...but the quality is always totally guaranteed - this is no exception, really really cool track. Cheers Steve Check out my latest song called Electricity

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 278 days ago (February 16th, 2009)
	Thanks Steve Glad you like and approve - been enjoying your work too! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 285 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	no pretending ... on a cool track. this comes together so well on every level. Check out my latest song called November

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 278 days ago (February 16th, 2009)
	Thanks Vic I should have you produce a track for me one of these days - be interesting to see what you'd do with it. Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

mvh9591	mvh9591 said 285 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	Pretending______ Like it Lune, however I think you could bring the vocals up a bit in the mix for my taste. Music is very nice and dreamy and well played. Nice work - Thanks for sharing, mvh : ) Check out my latest song called Maggie Rodriguez tribute

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 278 days ago (February 16th, 2009)
	point taken... It's a criticism I receive more than any other - still vocal shy I'm afraid! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Reinholt56	Reinholt56 said 285 days ago (February 10th, 2009)
	Hi Daniel....... I really enjoy your ballads and the instrumentation on your arrangements. Take care. Paul Check out my latest song called Celestial Mechanics #2

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 278 days ago (February 16th, 2009)
	Thanks Paul Much of the praise for the arrangement should go to NSS as well - he always lays down provocative beats and synth work. I graft on textures and mood layerings! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

paul f. page

paul f. page said 284 days ago (February 10th, 2009)

My, my...
...that BASS is something else. Your choices for instrumentation and then the general mix is pretty awesome: it's controlled and intelligent and the choices are brilliant. This isn't must I listen to much (at all!), but when I hear a great production like this, I am always impressed with the kind of musicianship that drives it. (My one crit is my inability to understand the lyrics unless I read them. I must be losing my hearing...well, actually, I am. I mainly get distracted by the other things going on, so I can't focus. I have the same problem with TV shows that play music over dialogue... Anyway, for whatever it's worth.)
Peace.
Paul

Check out my latest song called Double Etude

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 278 days ago (February 16th, 2009)
	Cheers Paul As I remarked above, I tend to mix my vocals low - due to pervading shyness! I'm glad you give this sort of stuff a chance - and recognize different forms of musicianship! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Drew Kopr	Drew Kopr said 284 days ago (February 10th, 2009)
	Very cool Very well sung...great job on this track. Check out my latest song called WinterSong

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 278 days ago (February 16th, 2009)
	Cheers Drew I really have to get you to play bass on one of these.... thanks for your support as always! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

mikkinylund

mikkinylund said 284 days ago (February 11th, 2009)

Great, again
Cool beats and structures. Love the vocals. The guitar is surprising, with other words not expected as is. Reminds me of Gorillas or The Good..etc. The bas is really tight. Then vocals are a little bit "in the can". I had the same problem and invested in a good microphone, which change my world, not the map. This is really creative! Thank you!

Check out my latest song called Fairyland (Satumaa)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 278 days ago (February 16th, 2009)
	Thanks Mikki I love Gorallaz and TGTB&TQ - all of Alban's work really. As for the vox, I did invest in a good condenser recently - and perhaps I'm still learning how to use it. Thanks for listening - I really enjoy your music a lot! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

yrp	yrp said 284 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	Well, I really did this many, many times in my life: "I walk until I reach the morning Sparkling on an old horizon" Everything here is well placed and well executed.Flawless, just flawless.And Daniel´s voice shines even in restrained fashion. Check out my latest song called Light (with onesweetworld)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 278 days ago (February 16th, 2009)
	You too huh? I tried to catch the emotion of that moment - the second guessing, self-castigation, etc. Glad you liked it! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

mowguy3	mowguy3 said 281 days ago (February 14th, 2009)
	The Pretender Another great showing here. I have read the lyrics over and over again, thought inspiring at least. great job. Be well, Russ Check out my latest song called A Different Shade Of Moonlight

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 278 days ago (February 16th, 2009)
	Thanks Russ I work hard on the lyrics - so I'm glad you noticed. Cheers! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

maxjsl37	maxjsl37 said 279 days ago (February 15th, 2009)
	Very Creative Approach to this song. Great deal of effort must have went into the final melody. Everything flows. Great Song! Check out my latest song called National Bastard

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 278 days ago (February 16th, 2009)
	Thanks Nice to meet you - and I'll have a gander at your songs. Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

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Artist Info

Name: Luna Trick

Luna Trick is the creative brainchild of English multi-Instrumentalist, Daniel Staniforth, recently joined by music partner and fellow MacJammer, Rebsie Fairholm. Luna Trick offers an array of songs styles ranging from from darkwave, indie rock,... [see more]

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Genre Info

The terms alternative rock and alternative music[1] were coined in the early 1980s to describe punk rock-inspired music genres which didn't fit into the mainstream genres of the time. At times it was used as catch-all phrase for rock music from under

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