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Soundtrack for an Ascension


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This is meant to be a kind of companion song to one I posted not too long ago called 'I'm Not Really Here'. It shares a similar structure and some of the same lyrics, and explores the same theme of a desire to be able to just disappear when you are 'in demand'. This one takes it a little further with the concept that being abducted by aliens maybe wouldn't be such a horrible thing sometimes.

Here's an explanation of the recording I used at the beginning of the song. You can find it and more info at the following site: http://www.lostcosmonauts.com/default.htm

"The Soviet Union had beaten the U.S. in 1957 by launching the first, unmanned artificial satellite, Sputnik.
In total secrecy, preparations were also underway at the space center in Baikonur, for an orbital manned flight. The U.S.S.R. had to show the world its scientific leadership by being first with a man in space.

We now present a document which unequivocally proves that on February 2, 1961, nine weeks before Gagarin, another Russian cosmonaut flew into space. His mission was not successful and this hero perished during the flight. His sacrifice was kept secret from the world for reasons of political propaganda.

The attached 'RealAudio' files are actual recordings of the last moments of this hero's life. His failing heartbeat can be heard, as it was recorded by the Judica-Cordiglia brothers. A leading cardiologist of the time, Prof. Dogliotti, confirmed that the heartbeats are those of a dying person. The breathing sounds are, literally, the last gasps of the cosmonaut, already unconscious."
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Lyrics
I want to believe
That they look upon me
With favor in their eyes

They can pull me away
With their magnetic ray
I won't put up a fight

And I'm floating away
Away from this place
I've nothing to fear
Because I'm not here

Don't make me do this
I'm not here
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Hits: 720
Comments: 18
Fans: 24
Plays: 60
Downloads: 48
Votes: 2
Uploaded: Mar 01, 2009 - 06:06:00 PM
Last Updated: Mar 01, 2009 - 06:09:04 PM Last Played: Nov 01, 2009 - 04:17:25 PM
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Hardware:
Taylor Big Baby Acoustic, Gibson Firebird VII, Squier Vintage Jazz Bass, M-Audio KeyStudio 49i
Software:
GB08
Comments
Feter said 270 days ago (March 1st, 2009)
Soundtrack for an Ascension
very interesting ...loved the soun effects ...sure your vocal work ..
the simplicty of the strumming is just perfect ...great moody track ..
thnx alot for sharin !!!!
rsorensen said 270 days ago (March 2nd, 2009)
sound effects
thanks feter. you should check out the site I got that recording from. interesting stuff.
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Nick_Flash said 270 days ago (March 1st, 2009)
great
The acoustic sounds great. What do you use to record it? Cool concept. The jam at the end reminds me of something out of the 60's/70's.

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rsorensen said 270 days ago (March 2nd, 2009)
hey
i recorded the acoustics with my usb mic 9-10 inches away from the top of the soundhole. nothing special - it's just a really sweet sounding guitar.
thanks for listening, Nick
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kingbee said 270 days ago (March 2nd, 2009)
Float away
Lovely rich sound to this.
The acoustics sound fantastic.
And the electric guitar at the end adds loads
Great stuff.
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rsorensen said 270 days ago (March 2nd, 2009)
kingbee
glad you like it, thanks.
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mowguy3 said 270 days ago (March 2nd, 2009)
Honest
The tone you get from that Taylor is crazy. Vocals are perfect, and your electric work is top's. Well done for sure. Great track!
Be well, Russ
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rsorensen said 270 days ago (March 2nd, 2009)
thanks
I love my Big Baby. Glad you like the vox. I tried to push them a little more than usual this time
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tempie said 270 days ago (March 2nd, 2009)
Ascending
a classic story...spooky too. really like the vocals - you seem to be letting yourself go a bit more on each new tune...using your voice more as an instrument. very cool.
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rsorensen said 270 days ago (March 2nd, 2009)
vocals
thanks man. yeah the family was gone for the afternoon so I really went for it with the vox. glad you think it's cool.
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bud said 269 days ago (March 2nd, 2009)
Amazing song Ridd
compositionaly - performance - story - the whole kit and kaboodle.
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PinkFreud said 269 days ago (March 2nd, 2009)
Another great tune
Do you ever swing and miss? Foul tip, even? Love how it picks up in the middle and builds in the guitars and vocals.
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Vic Holman said 269 days ago (March 2nd, 2009)
point a ray gun to my head
nothing like a saucer full of a cool alien tune.
great vocal layers, dude.

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Relic67 said 269 days ago (March 2nd, 2009)
I like it
great singing/songwriting, interesting concept.
The burbling sound, electric piano sound on "I'm floating away" part, and buildup at the end are all really effective.
neat.
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lengold said 269 days ago (March 3rd, 2009)
Fascinating
story and lyric. I never know what to say about your songs, performance and production except that they are perfection.
Downloaded. Thanks.
Cheers
Len

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Lennon714 said 269 days ago (March 3rd, 2009)
haunting
Great back story to this. Of course, the song is very well done.
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cjdaley said 266 days ago (March 6th, 2009)
lost cosmonauts
great name for a band. This song really soars in space.
anomalous said 244 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
This
is a very cool track! not sure why i missed it before. Its very radiohead, in its sound.

top track.
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