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I started this at 10pm last and almost finished it at 2am. Once again a quickie. I've been struggling recently with my music and just wanted to get this one down. I've been so busy at work I've had little time to experiment musically. I hope that changes soon.

Two people I know are having marital issues. This song is about the need to take a good look at both ourselves and our significant other and learn to respect the things that make each special and unique. Sometimes we need to let these inner special things flow out into the world.

I wish my friends the best.

One primary guitar track (poorly played)
One bass track
Some synth work
Two vocal tracks (that I absolutely detest but sigh... oh well)
Two lead tracks
Some lost sleep
And a whole lot of discontent with how rough this sounds!

I also had a few problems with lost audio tracks, guitar solo drop outs... Quite frustrating!

Comments always welcome and appreciated!
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Lyrics
Never Share
MRH 2009

Have you ever taken the time
To look inside of your mind
Find the wonders hidden there

The ones you never share
The ones you never have shared


Have you ever looked at me
Taken the time to really see
All that I hold dear

The ones I never share
The ones I never have shared



We both hold so much inside
so much good that we hide
We never let it out there

The good things we just don't share
The good things we've never shared.


Its time we let it out
In this world so filled with doubt
Let the good flow out there

All the good things we share
All the good things we can share
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Comments: 106
Fans: 46
Plays: 155
Downloads: 58
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Uploaded: Mar 14, 2009 - 11:17:40 AM
Last Updated: Mar 15, 2009 - 06:05:39 AM Last Played: Nov 14, 2009 - 01:15:57 AM
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Comments
lavalamp said 256 days ago (March 14th, 2009)
Mark!
A new one from you! Great to hear one of yours. Like the dreamy feel on this one. It may clip a little on my speakers, but the production is sweet. The guitar is fitting. And the lyrics are quite poetic.

Nice job Mark,

Dave
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MarkHolbrook said 255 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
Hi Dave!
Well thank you so much! I need to get over and listen to your latest too! I'm really glad you enjoyed this little tune.
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Relic67 said 256 days ago (March 14th, 2009)
nice
know what you mean about trying to find time to do music... story of my life!
don't be too hard on yourself, the vocals and guitars sound fine to me. Performance-wise, I usually prefer a slightly raw quality to over-polished, I'm sure there are others who feel the same way... anyway, this is a really good song. Thanks for posting!


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MarkHolbrook said 255 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
Ah Sir Relic!
Thank you so much for the vote of confidence! Ya it seems like I'm busier than ever during this early point of 2009. I hope it lets up some. But not totally!

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dajama said 256 days ago (March 14th, 2009)
Dude
Dude, this is lovely. The poetry of the lyrics is excellent. You may be unhappy with the mix, but it sounds pretty good to me, and anything that's not perfect can be fixed. The song's the thing, and this is a great song. I really like the guitar sound (and the playing's good, too, whatever you say!) and the synths work here, I think, adding am ethereal vibe that lends a nice moody atmosphere to the track. Your vocal is really good here; you're like me - a self-loathing vocalist! Trust me, there's soul and warmth here that suits the song perfectly. The story behind the song adds a sad note. Here's hoping your friends find their way through. Very cool. Nicely done, my friend. Peace.
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MarkHolbrook said 255 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
David
You amaze me! I mean if I had 1/2 the vocals you do I'd be a happy man. I don't know why you hate your vocals so much. I mean listen to you sing in BigFinish and your own works and you are always right on key with a wonderful tonal quality to your vocals.

I not sure if you can tell but this song starts with the same exact chords as "Find Yourself". As I worked over this basic chord structure a few weeks ago I stumbled into your progression. I'm not sure I did it the justice here that you did in "Find Yourself".

David, thank you so much for the votes of confidence and taking the time to listen and comment.
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Rebsie said 256 days ago (March 14th, 2009)
Sweet
I don't know why you think this sounds rough, Mark. But then you know I'm of the opinion that a natural and heartfelt vocal performance can't be beat! I wish I could put something as good as this together in a few hours ... even my "quickie" tracks take days.

I love the melancholy ambience and sweet melody. No complaints from me.
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MarkHolbrook said 255 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
Hi Rebsie!
Wow! I'm thrilled you enjoyed this! And on the quickness, it's the tools these days. I had so many problems and I even lost a couple tracks. I have no idea what happened.

Anyway thank you so much for the listen and the comment Rebsie! It means a lot.
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Roxylee said 256 days ago (March 14th, 2009)
Sounds good to me!
And it's amazing to me that anyone could produce a whole song with all the parts from 10PM-2AM. I guess when the music wants, the music arrives. Words to think about, even for us single folks. Hey, I really like your voice in this. :-)
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MarkHolbrook said 255 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
Hello RoxyLee
Thanks! Well to be honest I had the chord structure for a few weeks and finally the other night my wife said, "go do your own thing" and I did. I wish I had more time for music. I think I will just have to make more. Thank you for the vocal comment and taking the time to listen Roxy!
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Feter said 256 days ago (March 14th, 2009)
Never Share
Absolutely a gem ...you got a very special treat to your song ..so spiritual
and emotional ..amazing vocal work as always ...awesome guitar track ...with
great licks and answers ..its like an Air ..very soulful with deep meaning !
loved it my friend ..thnx alot for sharin such gem !!!!
MarkHolbrook said 255 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
Sir Feter
I was surprised to not see you first here! You are always so quick and positive on the comments! I'm glad you enjoyed the tune! Thank you so much for the comment and the listen!
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magnatone said 256 days ago (March 14th, 2009)
Never Share
mark - you so often minimize your talent! this song is terrific! the fact that you could put this together in 4 hours completely blows my mind. your vocals sound great, i don't know why you're unhappy with your guitar, or why you think it sounds rough. i'll chalk it up to that you were up too late working on it. i love it just as it is!
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MarkHolbrook said 255 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
KAREN!
Well if I could find any talent I wouldn't minimize it! :-) Like I said above I had the chord structure for a few weeks. Laying down the tracks didn't take too long. I fought with some issues as I did this.

I'm unhappy because I can easily see the issues in it and also I'm still unable to break out and really expand what I'm doing. I mean I guess I should be satisfied that I can even make noise but but I want to grow musically and it seems like I hit this brick wall sometimes when putting together a new tune.

Anyway thank you so much for the comment and the listen Karen!
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drakonis said 256 days ago (March 14th, 2009)
moody mellow
Nice piece, Mark. Excellent suggestive lyrics. Laid-back mellow music... funny, when you do the little slow mordent on the guitar, I immediately hear Moody Blues, Nights in White Satin :-) In fact, this song has a bit of that feel, not a bad thing at all. Absolutely love your voice on this. The breathy synth seemed to be slightly too repetitive in feel throughout, I sort of was wanting to hear a change-up for a chorus or something, but that's about the only nit.
ttfn,
Drakonis
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MarkHolbrook said 255 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
Sir Dragon!
Hey Drak! Moodys huh! We'll I'll take that any day. When I was in 8th grade I got straight A's and a D all four quarters of the year. The straight A's were because I made it a point to sit down, put on the Moodys and do my homework. The D was in typing... Not that I didn't try my best... we just had a girl in there that I think slept with a typewriter! She cranked out 110 wpm with not a single error and when you slide the tip of the bell curve up to her... well my little 35 wpm was a nice healthy D. Hah!

I'm sorry you didn't like the continuous synth. I've been trying to figure out how to take a longer song like this and modify it to give it a new dynamic that keeps the listener attached. Unsuccessfully I might add but I'll keep trying!

Thank you Sir for the comment and the listen!
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davisamerica said 256 days ago (March 14th, 2009)
you suck
NOT ..... relax brother .... the track has great bones and the sound is pretty sweet from here. Mark .... this is a great tune ...
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MarkHolbrook said 255 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
Well I do
suck... but we all knew that! Jack you are the master of support my friend and I think you for that!

The track is very simple and plain. One of my problems is learning how to "grow" a track into something that changes and evolves. I've got some work to do.
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Vic Holman said 256 days ago (March 14th, 2009)
red eye express
nicely done for burning the midnight oil, Mark.

the whole song has a inner respective quality to it.

I like the choice of synths you used, very fitting.

if anything, the guitar solo could of been up in level a bit.
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MarkHolbrook said 255 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
Hey Vic!
Thank you so much for the comment and listen! Well at first I did bring the guitar track up but a master like yourself can probably hear during the longer lead there were two drop outs. I simply cannot explain these... I mean in the raw audio the guitar note is there but when I mixed it down added the effects to give it the echo it sounds like I missed two notes during the lead. I swear I hit them! I re-recorded it three times and got the same effect in different places. It was driving me nuts... Just one of my little frustrations between 10pm and 2am!
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LunaTrick said 256 days ago (March 14th, 2009)
Wow Mark
Lush and dreamy.... put together with great care and sensibility. Really fine work here!
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MarkHolbrook said 255 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
Hi Daniel
Hey man thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy music production schedule to come on in for a comment and a listen.

I promised myself I would follow your works but man you post so much I just can't keep up these days so please allow me the grace to be behind a little. I will get there I promise!
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chronologic said 256 days ago (March 14th, 2009)
great track
What a great track, great sentiment, and so wonderfully rendered. 10-2 works for me.
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MarkHolbrook said 255 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
Hey Mr. Chrono!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the comment and listen.

I hope you do dive in for a Mac my friend. I still love recording on this gear even though I had a few problems with this one. Lost tracks, a guitar solo drop out etc... I think any system takes a while to get the "bugs" out and my Mac is new.
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Day-Dreamer said 256 days ago (March 14th, 2009)
`Lovely
Beautiful lyrics, gentle and romantic. really nice production:)
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MarkHolbrook said 255 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
Thank you!
For the comment and the listen! I really appreciate it!
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maxjsl37 said 255 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
Really Impressive
Had to give this one a triple listen. Love the guitar work. Crisp. Emotional vocals. Great job.
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MarkHolbrook said 255 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
Whoa!
Triple listen... Don't do that to your ears! But thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed this enough to give it three listens!
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HolleyHall said 255 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
Never Share
Beautiful song Mark!!! Love the guitar and lyrics!! great vocals! Holley :)
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MarkHolbrook said 255 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
Hi Holley!
Hey I love your latest! Thanks so much for the listen and comment!
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mowguy3 said 255 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
Sounds just fine
And in just four late night hours. A very reflecting, self inspecting number. The guitar (primary track) is honest. The lead guitar's are well rounded and filling, not over killing. I have listend a couple times now and read the lyrics several times. Your description has been put into song very well. I know nothing about production,but this sounds great to my ears. Very nice job.
Be well, Russ
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MarkHolbrook said 255 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
Well thank you
so much Russ! I'm really glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much for coming in for a listen and leaving a comment.
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Skean said 255 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
Dreamy
I like dreamy music it's so relaxing…And it fits so well to your singing/lyrics.
Nice played as sung... Loved it.
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MarkHolbrook said 255 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
Kenta!
Thank you so much my friend for the listen and the comment! I'm really glad you enjoyed it!
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peacepiano said 255 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
Back again
This has the hard hitting simplicity of a really big hit song, the kind that tugs at you emotionally. I get so caught up in your vocal delivery that any of the instrumental problems you mentioned are not noticeable.

Take Care
Bill
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MarkHolbrook said 255 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
Hi Bill
Wow... Thank you so much! I'm truly glad you enjoyed this! I often don't consider myself a vocalist and when someone says I did good I start looking behind me to see who they are talking about!

Thanks for the time to listen and comment my friend!
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kassia said 255 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
mark
what a treat to have a new song from you. this is absolutely gorgeous. i love the dreamy feel of the whole piece - excellent use of the breathy synths. really nice guitar work, the tone of the guitars is mellow and soft. beautiful. your vocals are perfect for this piece. really mark...honest, full of emotion, a little raw. fit the poignant lyrics perfectly. this is really a great song mark. thank you for sharing this.
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MarkHolbrook said 254 days ago (March 16th, 2009)
Hello sweet Shay!
Gosh thank you so much for the listen! I had so many issues while making this song and was getting so frustrated. I'm glad it came out as well as it did. I wasn't sure for a while.
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gail60 said 255 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
looks like the votes are in AND
It is unanimous! You are truly talented - in many aspects Mark! This sounds great. Love the story behind the song and you pulled it off perfectly. Guitar sounds great and you my friend ROCK. I love when you sing the high notes at the ending and earlier....very nice. Thanks for sharing this with us
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MarkHolbrook said 254 days ago (March 16th, 2009)
GAIL!!!!
Gosh so good to see you again! I almost sent this off to you to get some really GREAT vocals. I just have to work so hard at singing. I'd say of the four hours I spent on this I spent 2.5 of them on vocals trying to get something to work. I KNOW you'd lay down a single track and it would click!

Thank you so much for taking the time to listen and comment!
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orcsong said 255 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
Very melancholy
Sounds really good. Almost ethereal. I enjoyed it alot. Keep up the good work!
P.S. where'd you get that vocal pad sound? Love it. Good choice.
Peace,
Dave
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MarkHolbrook said 254 days ago (March 16th, 2009)
Hello Dave!
Nice to meet you. Thank you so much for the comment and listen. The synth I used is in Logic Pro called "Smooth Morph". Not sure if that will help anyone find it but that is what it was called!
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WillyB said 255 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
...
Great work Mark. Love the feel you created on this. Guitars, vox, all working together very well. And all in four hours??? Wow, I wish I could put something together that fast - let alone something this good!
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MarkHolbrook said 254 days ago (March 16th, 2009)
Hello Willy!
Thank you so much sir for the comment and the listen! I guess I was determined to get this one posted after all the issues I had!
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Char said 254 days ago (March 15th, 2009)
This is a beautiful song.
Your lyrics are so full of deeply felt emotion. I loved your singing and your playing. I hope your friends can overcome. I am so happy you posted this. I felt it. Thanks.
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MarkHolbrook said 254 days ago (March 16th, 2009)
Hello Char!
So great to see you! How's things? Thank you so much for the listen and comment! I decided to email this song to the girl and see what happens. I know her better than her husband!
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Willywagga said 254 days ago (March 16th, 2009)
Veeerry Nice
Really nice tone on this. I love the guitar with the ethereal keys at the beginning. Nuances of Pink Floyd. The bass is superbly strong yet understated.

Great track.


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MarkHolbrook said 254 days ago (March 16th, 2009)
Wow
Thank you very much sir! I appreciate the listen and the comment!
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abfkingsport said 254 days ago (March 16th, 2009)
ABFkingsport
very nice Mark. Excellent guitar work and I like the lyrics as well. We all have skeletons in our closet that we never let anyone know about. I like the concept of the song. I love the distant feel to it. It creates imagery. The mix is very sharp, I hope one day to get that level of mixing myself. Thanks for sharing this one.
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MarkHolbrook said 254 days ago (March 16th, 2009)
Sir King!
Thank you so much for the listen and comment. I personally think your works are well mixed my friend. I see you have new one... I'm sorry I missed it. I'll get on over there to check it out!
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bud said 254 days ago (March 16th, 2009)
Wow - I could struggle for weeks
and not find this place - what a great feel. Really well done Mark - I love it just the way it is and would be darn proud if I were you.
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MarkHolbrook said 253 days ago (March 17th, 2009)
Hi Bud!
Thank you so much my friend. Well I wish I could say all my songs were "planned" to come out exactly as they do... Often they just evolve and this was one that did just that.
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egobandit said 254 days ago (March 16th, 2009)
drifting
Nice atmosphere you created here. I dig the poetry in this. My fav part is the ahhs toward the end! excellent!
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MarkHolbrook said 253 days ago (March 17th, 2009)
Sir Bandit
Thank you so much for the listen and comment. I almost took out the ahhhs... I wasn't sure about them.
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futzpucker said 254 days ago (March 16th, 2009)
You mean it
Beautiful, heartfelt song, Mark. The sincerity of your voice carries the message all the way in. There are moments in the guitar solo where you lay back perfectly, soothingly, longingly. And I especially found your non-lyric vocals effective. The ethereal synth voice tone is lovely.

Very nicely done in many ways, Mark.

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MarkHolbrook said 253 days ago (March 17th, 2009)
Sir Futz
So great to see you here! Thank you for the comment and listen my friend. I'm really glad you enjoyed it.
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sheilad said 254 days ago (March 16th, 2009)
very thought provoking
and beautifully sung lyrics.... great job
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MarkHolbrook said 253 days ago (March 17th, 2009)
Hi Sheila!
Thank you so much for the comment and listen. I'm really glad you came by!
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RyanHolbrook said 253 days ago (March 17th, 2009)
Cool song
Dad! Teach me that sometime.
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MarkHolbrook said 251 days ago (March 19th, 2009)
I will
I promise.
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Patriotpizzaman said 252 days ago (March 18th, 2009)
I'm hearing
some Moody Blues in this one too! The guitar work is priceless. Very restrained and beautiful. The main guitar that you took issue with isn't that bad dude. I do hear the things you're unhappy with but, they are secondary to the great lead work you did here. If you went back and fixed that track it would improve the overall sound of it but, I'm not sure it would make that big of a difference. It's sounds great!!
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MarkHolbrook said 251 days ago (March 19th, 2009)
Wow
Thank you very much! I probably will work on a rework of some of the glitchy parts. I like this little tune enough that I think it deserves a second pass.

Thank you so much for the listen and comment.
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Richard_Schletty said 251 days ago (March 19th, 2009)
night shift

A worthy effort, Mark. You are artist to the core. And a poet, too. Nice reflection. Seems like the song begs to break loose and rag on like a Led Zeppelin ballad-turned-rocker. Maybe that will be the next track on your formative album: "Let It Out."
MarkHolbrook said 251 days ago (March 19th, 2009)
Hello Richard!
Wow thank you so much! I do think I am artist but one that needs lots of work. I'm never happy with what I do.

I like your idea to let this rag on... That is my weakest link... I often do not have a clue what to add or where to go with a song.

Thank you so much for the listen and the comment!

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damiengh said 251 days ago (March 19th, 2009)
that which is best
That which is best comes from the soul.

Stirred by this tune's heartfelt honesty and the music put behind it enhancing it's message.

Nice job.
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MarkHolbrook said 251 days ago (March 19th, 2009)
Hi Damien!
Thank you so much my friend!
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peterms said 251 days ago (March 19th, 2009)
nice job
I really like your song. It touched me as a genuine moment that "came through". Great job letting it flow . A moving moment.....
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MarkHolbrook said 251 days ago (March 19th, 2009)
Well thank you so much!
I really appreciate the comment and the listen! This was a very much a "flow through" moment.
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smokey bacon jnr said 250 days ago (March 20th, 2009)
Very nice
This is a lovely track - reminds me of David Gilmore. It has that icy static quality mixed with emotional lyrics that Pink Floyd did so well. Like a moment in time caught. Loved it.
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MarkHolbrook said 250 days ago (March 20th, 2009)
Hello Sir Smokey
Hey thank you very much for the listen and the comment. I do appreciate it!
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mvh9591 said 250 days ago (March 20th, 2009)
Very Nice_______

Sounds awesome to me Mark.

Enjoyed - Great job - Thanks for sharing,

mvh : )
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MarkHolbrook said 249 days ago (March 21st, 2009)
Sir House!
Thank you so much man! I'm really glad you enjoyed it!
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I.G.M. said 250 days ago (March 20th, 2009)
Nice one
Well done through and through.
Nice lyrics too.

I.G.M.
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MarkHolbrook said 249 days ago (March 21st, 2009)
Hey!
Thank you very much! I really appreciate the comment and the listen!
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lengold said 249 days ago (March 21st, 2009)
Really nice
song Mark - touch of the 10cc's with the backing choir sound. Very good vocal.
Cheers
Len

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MarkHolbrook said 249 days ago (March 21st, 2009)
Hey Len!
Thank you so much my friend. I'm glad you enjoyed the tune! There are many things in this I'm just not happy with but I needed to get it out there before I just deleted it! Anyway thanks for the listen and comment!
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markoo said 248 days ago (March 22nd, 2009)
Floyd?
This is a great song. To me it sounds quite Pink Floyd(y). Will have a listen to your other stuff.
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MarkHolbrook said 245 days ago (March 25th, 2009)
Well
thank you very much sir!
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SISTERS said 247 days ago (March 23rd, 2009)
lovely mood!
beautiful music - i like the thoughtful quality to the music and the vocal seems perfect for the piece.
your ahhhh's are gorgeous. sweet n sad song!
anne
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MarkHolbrook said 245 days ago (March 25th, 2009)
Wow
Thank you so much. The aaaaahhh's were the part I was least comfortable with... Not sure they belonged or sounded ok.
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PaddyNavinCaryatid said 247 days ago (March 23rd, 2009)
Discontent...
... your impeccably high standards shame me. You feel this is rough and yet I'd give my right arm to achieve this level of production. Mellow guitars and a really nice vocal here. I'm getting "Clutching At Straws" era Marillion. Really, really liking this.
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MarkHolbrook said 245 days ago (March 25th, 2009)
Well
I don't mean to be so picky... I guess that when you author and record your own music you hear all the flaws. Thank you so much for listening!
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Kicbal said 247 days ago (March 23rd, 2009)
I like this
Great lyrics and really solid delivery. Guitar work fits very well and is nicely played. Vox do seem a bit hot in the mix even if you are going for that ice Floyd feel. Would love to hear some tasteful harmonies added to the "ah ah" parts. Really good stuff.
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MarkHolbrook said 245 days ago (March 25th, 2009)
Thank you!
Ya I think you might be right. Vocals just a bit hot. I guess that is what happens after you try and mix at 1am or so... Thank you for the listen and comment!
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paul f. page said 245 days ago (March 25th, 2009)
Beautiful...
...so many other comments above are right on the money. I can only say that I found: (1) the piece lovely; (2) the guitar work clean and very appealing; (3) bass is killer...with perfect balance throughout; (4) vocals very nicely done...pitch is good, vocal quality is really very very pleasant... Don't underestimate yourself. I do like the lyrics very much indeed. I lean more toward a melody that has a little more breadth. You might consider that if you ever get back to rework any of this. Seems like you could develop the tune a bit... I really like this number.
Peace.
Paul
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MarkHolbrook said 243 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
Hi Paul
Man thank you so much for the great critique and ideas. I really appreciate it. I will consider more tune depth. The problem is I did this really late at night and I have very little range to begin with... Kind of a bad combination. Anyway think you so much!
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Rocha Malhada said 243 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
I missed this before
Great tune, love the mellow guitars.

. - Harold
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MarkHolbrook said 243 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
Hey Harold
No problem my friend. I do appreciate you taking the time to give is listen.
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TERRAPLANE said 243 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
nice mellow sound
laid- back feel of guitars, keys, vox in a nice meld. Thanks for sharin T
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MarkHolbrook said 235 days ago (April 4th, 2009)
Hello Sir Plane!
Thank you so much for the listen and comment!
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Calchas said 242 days ago (March 28th, 2009)
GEEZ Mark...
...go easy on yourself man. There's not a damn thing wrong with this piece. It's honest and RAW (but not in a sonically abrasive way).

Lyrics are pensive. The vocals sound fine to my old ears. The understated and slightly meandering guitar leads fit the overall mood like a glove.

I give this one two thumbs up my friend!

Be well!
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MarkHolbrook said 235 days ago (April 4th, 2009)
Hey MW
Yeah... I guess sometimes I get a little harsh... It's just there is so much great music and so many great artists here on MJ I get frustrated when things don't go the way I want. I know... grow up and deal with it... I just want to get better.

Thanks for the comment and listen my friend!
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anomalous said 238 days ago (April 1st, 2009)
cool
laid back and relaxed. uber cool i should say, with lyrics that obviously have meaning, i'll take that over all the shiny polish of production any day.
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MarkHolbrook said 235 days ago (April 4th, 2009)
Well
Thank you very much sir! I'm glad you came in for a listen and left a comment!
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DeathArrow said 235 days ago (April 4th, 2009)
lalala
a great and thoughtful song !!
the lyrics made me think about some special things..

very emotional !!

fav'd !!

cheers, Luke
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MarkHolbrook said 235 days ago (April 4th, 2009)
Hey Luke
Thanks for the listen my friend.
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SmokeyVW said 233 days ago (April 6th, 2009)
celestial
i really like the symmetry formed by verse 1 and verse 2. like the two people are mirror images of each other

very moody and spacey - it's the guitar effects i think - the extended bridge works very nicely - gives the listener time to contemplate the lyrics...

the final celestial voices are perfect!

i guess a little very tiny bit of drums might be a nice addition, but maybe not.

nice

thanks
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MarkHolbrook said 226 days ago (April 13th, 2009)
Sir Smokey!
Thank you very much for the comment and listen!
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sloparts said 233 days ago (April 6th, 2009)
Awesome lyrics and vox Mark
Love the soft back tracks that let those fantastic lyrics shine through. Beautiful guitar lead in this song, so plaintive and emotion filled.

This is a winner Mark, one of your very best my friend. thanks for sharing this one, it's going on the iPod

Ed
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MarkHolbrook said 226 days ago (April 13th, 2009)
Wow Ed!
Thanks so much! I hope my song doesn't like cause your ipod disk to crash or anything! :-) Thanks for the listen and comment!
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racerat said 232 days ago (April 6th, 2009)
Mark,
Really dreamy and hints of Floyd on this one, very B-side Dark Side of the Moon. Was expecting it to take off and rock out, but I know how those late night jams get, they lull you into the moodier sides of the mind. Really like the guitar tone on this one. Cheers!--P
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MarkHolbrook said 226 days ago (April 13th, 2009)
Sir Rat!
Thanks so much! I felt for this one to keep it somber. I had some rocking ideas but ya at 2am I was kind of bushed. Thanks so much for the listen and comment!
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Andy-bm said 220 days ago (April 19th, 2009)
Hi Mark
I really like this song. I think you should consider adding some kind of light percussion to define the corners a little. I like the "floating" feel of it, but you may want some slight definition behind your guitar work when you aren't singing. You know, get a listener to tap their feet, and then they remember the song.
MarkHolbrook said 171 days ago (June 7th, 2009)
Hi Andy
This is where I struggle... I considered percussion but couldn't come up with something that seemed to fit. I think this is a limitation of my experience.

Anyway I'm really glad you enjoyed the tune!
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PaddyNavinCaryatid said 156 days ago (June 22nd, 2009)
Beautiful...
... and all the more so for the little rough edges you've left in (somewhat less rough that what I leave in however!)
Good words, well phrased and some really atmospheric guitar work.
If my rough works were half as good as this I'd be delighted.
Cheers
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maxruehl said 81 days ago (September 5th, 2009)
Sounds
great to me, my friend.:)
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