Misplaced

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A catchy little effort about that common ailment: losing things/people.

Consider this one an open collab for Macjams members - so feel free to do whatever to it, just let me know if your doing anything with it.

I managed to not only do a song in 6/8? (I thank-you ..lol) .. but I used that Eadd9 chord mentioned by Daugrin in the chatroom... yes, yes .. don't get carried away. :o)

Played with capo 2nd fret, the chords used are



E     Eadd9  E  E7  E    Eadd9  E  E7  E    Eadd9  E  E7  E

Where-                             are you?

           E7sus4

I looked a-round,

D                  E ...

   And you weren't there.

...

Am7                 D 

    Perhaps you had something to do?,

Am7                 D

    To take up your time,

Am7         D        Bm7         E ...

    I guess I better leave you a message.

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Lyrics

Where are you?
I looked around,
And you weren't there.

Where are you?
I looked around,
And you weren't there.

Perhaps you had something to do?,
To take up your time,
I guess I better leave you a message.

(And the message said:)

"Where are you?
I looked around,
And you weren't there."

Perhaps your under something-
Nope.

Where are you?
Where are you?

Song Stats

Hits: 1129
Comments: 61
Fans: 38
Plays: 269
Downloads: 50
Votes:
Uploaded: May 21, 2009 - 11:46:30 AM
Last Updated: May 22, 2009 - 06:14:12 AM Last Played: Nov 14, 2009 - 03:59:30 PM

Song License

Creative Commons License:
Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike

Song Actions

Keywords:

misplaced (2), lost (64), forgetful (2), open collaboration (7), fun (194)

Hardware:

Intel Mac mini 1.66GHz, 2GB RAM
MOTU Firewire audio interface,
Rode NT1-A mic + pop-filter/shield,
Yamaha APX-8A acoustic guitar,
We all live in a "yellow" tambourine.

Software:

GBv3,
Ozone 3,
JP4,
Drums on demand.

Comments

T_Being_esq	T_Being_esq said 183 days ago (May 21st, 2009)
	Country With A European Edge I can hear the scottish influence, along with the scandanavian. Music like language tends to get absorbed into the conciousness. Like the blue grass harmonies. Very nice. Better ending needed I think. Oh and I like the drums. Check out my latest song called I have Been Away (LIOLI, Late Entry)

apb	apb said 181 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
	Thanks Martin .. definitely traces of me locale and roots in this. Hopefully a more serious ending will emerge from collaborations... we'll have to wait and see. Check out my latest song called Misplaced

Char	Char said 183 days ago (May 21st, 2009)
	Wherever the person is, I'll bet there are a lot of socks there too. What a great beat. Bugaloo Scottish Rock; loved it. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

apb	apb said 181 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
	Cheers Charlene .. and my St.Christopher too ... hehehe. Glad you enjoyed this little romp. Check out my latest song called Misplaced

I.G.M.	I.G.M. said 183 days ago (May 21st, 2009)
	Great work, like it a lot Alan, very well played, sung and arranged. Harmony vocals are fine, everything`s in the right place, yeah! Check out my latest song called I`m Gone

apb	apb said 181 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
	It's not finished .. hehehe thanks :)- I left it very open after 1:28s for some elbow room for any collaborators to fill/play around with. I tried to be a bit tighter on the harmonies than usual too. Check out my latest song called Misplaced

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 183 days ago (May 21st, 2009)
	major i really the sound of this - so much music is in 4/4, it's refreshing to hear 6/8! the vocal harmonies are nicely done. thanks Check out my latest song called Niles-N-Dobs

apb	apb said 181 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
	Thanks Bill .. it was fun to ride that 6/8 rhythm.... I might even explore some other time signatures in future... not something I've really bothered too much about to tell the truth but it does give a little inspiration boost. Check out my latest song called Misplaced

lavalamp	lavalamp said 183 days ago (May 21st, 2009)
	Great tune This really sucks the listener in. High quality musicianship. Should be proud of this one for sure. Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

apb	apb said 181 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
	Thanks Dave I thought you were going to say "this really sucks!" for a minute there hehehe. I was quite pleased how this essentially experiment driven thang turned out. Check out my latest song called Misplaced

musichead	musichead said 183 days ago (May 21st, 2009)
	Island I felt more like I was on tropical Island. Do I hear talking? great harmonies!! Check out my latest song called Lets Take a Holiday

apb	apb said 181 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
	Ah .. was that where you were? hehehe. Yes, some throw-away talky bits (see lyrics). Cheers Steve. Check out my latest song called Misplaced

Feter	Feter said 183 days ago (May 21st, 2009)
	Misplaced This is amazing ...loved the feel out o it ...impressive vocal work ... a classic sound here ...it can have alot of solo parts with many instruments good job Alan ..this song Rocks !!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

apb	apb said 181 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
	Thanks Ghassan .. that 6/8 does give a nice little schwing to things. Glad u enjoyed it. Yup, intentional space left for other soloists etc. Check out my latest song called Misplaced

jiguma	jiguma said 183 days ago (May 21st, 2009)
	Beatley Alan - those harmonies remind me of some of the tight harmonies the Beatles used to do. I played my yellow tambourine along too - does that count as a collab? I like this a lot. Is that a bass line or drums on the bottom? N Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

apb	apb said 181 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
	lol .. It does .. .. if you record it ;) There is a GB soft inst. upright bass plonking away a bass part .. but any of my parts/tracks can of course be removed on request. I would have made the GB file available for download too, but I suspect not having the plug-ins I used would be a bit naff. Glad you liked it so far. Check out my latest song called Misplaced

Kody106	Kody106 said 183 days ago (May 21st, 2009)
	wow fast popularity huh?! great song alan! :D Kody Check out my latest song called Found a Way (REMIX)

apb	apb said 181 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
	Thanks Kody glad you stopped in for a listen. Check out my latest song called Misplaced

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 183 days ago (May 21st, 2009)
	excellent very cool song Alan. yeah those vocals are tight. Beatlish/Everly's meet Bo Diddley. did i almost hear a tambourine solo at the end? :-) Check out my latest song called November

apb	apb said 181 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
	That ending .. .. cracks me up everytime .. hehehe. Certainly drifting into the too much fun category ... I hear what you mean .. 'tis kinda drum syncopated guitar strumming... just happened as a result of the infectious beat. Cheers Vic. Check out my latest song called Misplaced

caroline	caroline said 183 days ago (May 22nd, 2009)
	a song for lost glasses!!! i shall keep this and play it everytime something goes missing - love yer accent:) xoxox Check out my latest song called clink that link mjrf

apb	apb said 181 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
	Ah there u are .. ;o) oh I found those .. well a friend did, as they crunched them while putting away the sofa bed :o( .. got new pair now! Accent? What accent? lol. Cheers Brunch xoxox Check out my latest song called Misplaced

davisamerica	davisamerica said 182 days ago (May 22nd, 2009)
	Alan .... I really like this. Harmony was brilliant ... and the song flies! Absolutely a great track. Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

apb	apb said 181 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
	Thanks Jack .. .. quite upbeat effect from that pattern .. it's 110 BPM .. glad u enjoyed it. Check out my latest song called Misplaced

egobandit	egobandit said 182 days ago (May 22nd, 2009)
	leave a message This is just fantastic. The strings and the clang clang are just brilliant. Greatness! Check out my latest song called Green Bug

apb	apb said 181 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
	Thanks Tim I'm fond of those (JP4) cellos. Wasn't sure if I would get away with those clang clang's .. but .. phew .. seems I did :) Check out my latest song called Misplaced

slumbering	slumbering said 182 days ago (May 22nd, 2009)
	Where is my comment for this song...? This song is mighty good! I'm having a difficult time trying to explain why i like it so much... It's kind of infectious and there's something unique about it. I really enjoy the rhythm of it and how you've orchestrated it, and the particular chords. Check out my latest song called Over the Sea

apb	apb said 181 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
	Don't be shy .. ;o) .. you know it's the ending ;o) I'm very pleased you liked it so far in it's incomplete 'open collaboration' form. Check out my latest song called Misplaced

Sigmund

Sigmund said 181 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)

where are you
this is a really cool song. Starts with a kind of beat that actually takes a few measures to catch on, but once it catches, your grooving all over the place! LOVE the tympany in the bridge, and the strings. Nice cool beat in the bridge as we anticipate one more chor- hey! the song ended!! I definitely hear one more chorus afer the change, but then I often see little goblins running around in my closet at night too, so I don't know how much to trust what I hear!

Really enjoyed this one - thank you for sharing!

Check out my latest song called End of a Season

apb	apb said 176 days ago (May 28th, 2009)
	I think .. .. those few bars to catch on was for me to also get in sync with the beat as well .. lol .. timpani is always fun. I think it will get longer like u suggest (minus the goblins) hehehe. Thanks Sigmund for stopping in for a listen, appreciated. Check out my latest song called Misplaced

awigze

awigze said 181 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)

Alan
I love the content of this song- it's personal- in a way, hard to explain.... like I've sung this song before when I have my chronic loss of everything aphasia.... like you're talking to yourself whilst looking for keys, hat, wife, child, pager, phone, phone, phone, keys, keys, keys.... but finely nuanced. great arrangement and love the tambourine btw....

Check out my latest song called We got to Jive in Blues by (Feter)

apb

apb said 176 days ago (May 28th, 2009)

Thanks Wiggy. Thats ..

..exactly what I was after- you got it (don't lose it! hehe)... makes it (hopefully) easy for anyone to relate to- I like that common everyday occurance type thing .. but seldom sung about .. so why not? (they probably keep forgetting! Score one to the memory man!! .. hehehe. I think "key, hat, wife, child, pager, phone" could be used as lyrics!

Check out my latest song called Misplaced

lengold	lengold said 180 days ago (May 24th, 2009)
	Love the way the drums drive this forward. You are right on the money with 'catchy' . The cello fits perfectly and sounds great. Wonderful vocals. Looking forward to hearing where this will go. Great production. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

apb	apb said 176 days ago (May 28th, 2009)
	Cheers Len .. I think I will tighten up that naked cello section a bit .. and perhaps add some more transition notes in the cello part overall (that I'm hearing now). Thanks for the vocal compliment- it seems the more relaxed, apathetic and care-free attitude/mood I'm in .. the better the vocals go. Hmm .. Check out my latest song called Misplaced

blaky smith	blaky smith said 180 days ago (May 24th, 2009)
	Cool I was absent for a long time, the head somewhere else and it is a pleasure to discover this song today, just in my return. I like very much this rhythm. Very nice piece, which sounds great with a high quality, Bravo! Always a pleasure to hear you Alan... Check out my latest song called Sur le sable (w Jiguma)

apb	apb said 176 days ago (May 28th, 2009)
	Thanks Marc! Glad to see your back around the jams again. Thanks for stopping in and very pleased it meets your approval. Check out my latest song called Misplaced

peacepiano	peacepiano said 180 days ago (May 24th, 2009)
	Missing I agree with what has been said above, but clearly the whole second half of the song is screaming for some ambitious soloists. I'll be noodling around to see if I can come up with anything, and hope that you get many others. A catchy beat like this should be a lot of fun to improvise over. Take Care Bill Check out my latest song called I Should Have Known

apb	apb said 176 days ago (May 28th, 2009)
	Exactly ... .. and go for it Bill! You don't even have to be ambitious .. just have some fun!! Check out my latest song called Misplaced

Bob6stringer

Bob6stringer said 178 days ago (May 26th, 2009)

powerful
This is an extremely powerful and confident bit of craft and construction, Alan. Until it hit the 1:28 mark I was wondering why you'd want someone to step all over this glorious mix, but now I see (hear).

I'm not very fast or prolific but if I were to help out -- and you wanted me to -- I could try to add some leads. Something along the lines of the left-channel lead guitar on Ed "SloParts" Wemmerus' Good Time Girl. http://www.macjams.com/song/52841. I've got some things to finish first but let me know if you want me around!

Check out my latest song called Yours and Mine

apb	apb said 176 days ago (May 28th, 2009)
	Thanks Bob .. your more than welcome to add some of your fine guitar lead work to this- I'd be glad to have you on-board: step, stomp all over it .. well from 1:28 onwards at least .. hehehe. Check out my latest song called Misplaced

Bob6stringer	Bob6stringer said 157 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	Haha! I might (someday)! I might surprise you one day... I put a note in iCal... I've got work and a vacation in teh way but one deep, dark day in the future I may surprise you... Check out my latest song called Yours and Mine

Roxylee	Roxylee said 177 days ago (May 27th, 2009)
	I enjoyed this a lot Fun, upbeat, interesting, cool. I'm downloading to to vocally play around with. Very creative and well done. Check out my latest song called Sweet Grace

apb	apb said 176 days ago (May 28th, 2009)
	Thanks Roxanne! Glad it sparked your interest. Feel free to play around with it and post the results yourself .. or throw them to me (into the melting pot) whatever is fine by me... above all, have some fun with it and no rush. Check out my latest song called Misplaced

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 177 days ago (May 27th, 2009)
	and Found Barenaked ladies meet the reincarnation of Simon and Garfunkle. This is too much fun. Very catchy rhythms here. Many thanks, Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

apb	apb said 176 days ago (May 28th, 2009)
	Thanks Doug! Ah .. I hear what u mean .. I like 'em both, so thanks for that major compliment (but I'm not that good!) .. hmm Barenaked Garfunkel! Eugh .. doesn't bear thinking about ... Simon and the Bare Ladies! .. hmm that's not such a good suggestion round here lol :o) Check out my latest song called Misplaced

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 176 days ago (May 28th, 2009)
	Hey Alan, sorry I missed this one! What software did you use to map out the guitar fingerings? On the song what really shines in this is your vocals man! Excellent! The guitar work of course is gorgeous! I've never tried 6/8 and figure I'd get badly lost at about beat 5. :-) Thanks! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

apb	apb said 176 days ago (May 28th, 2009)
	Thanks Mark- no worries .. lots of songs, not enough hrs in the day .. I was quite pleased with how my vocals sat in this song .. and I recommend experimenting with different time signatures for inspiration and fun. The site/resource I used is http://jguitar.com (and I just snapped screenshots with the Grab app.) Check out my latest song called Misplaced

Giusepppe	Giusepppe said 176 days ago (May 28th, 2009)
	Space trip It remembers to me to make a space trip, good finished Check out my latest song called Feeling Sweet

Drew Kopr	Drew Kopr said 165 days ago (June 8th, 2009)
	wow! This is great. I dig the groove, the harmony/vocal lines, and the upbeat feel. I could really lay down killing bass to this....too little time!!!! Great stuff. Check out my latest song called WinterSong

PockBluesman	PockBluesman said 156 days ago (June 17th, 2009)
	very impressed great production quality very catchy indeed. Love the way it all comes together Check out my latest song called Sunset Chill

Estella	Estella said 147 days ago (June 26th, 2009)
	I like it! Thanks for making me smile on this day. This song has great energy, and is just so sweet. Bear steals the show. That is adorable. Check out my latest song called Este Momento

Harn	Harn said 146 days ago (June 27th, 2009)
	Very fresh I enjoyed the tune and the arrangement a lot. Nice beat. All very original. Thank you! Check out my latest song called The Girl Over There

Daugrin	Daugrin said 144 days ago (June 29th, 2009)
	Where Are You? Apb fresh and new sounds, I love it. Make this the start of your new default harmony bag and no telling what might happen! Daug approved! Daugrin Check out my latest song called Daphne w/ Andy Wigzell

Calchas	Calchas said 132 days ago (July 11th, 2009)
	6/8 and great! As always your vocals are superb Alan. Strings are very effective herein as well. Enjoyed very much! Be well friend! Check out my latest song called All Is Quiet

ste	ste said 130 days ago (July 14th, 2009)
	beats great rhythms here. love that first change. the chords are great. summer song. Check out my latest song called sweet potatoes

abfkingsport	abfkingsport said 129 days ago (July 14th, 2009)
	ABFkingsport This is great Alan. Great beat and catchy sound. Kind of has that "Big Country" feel to it. You are an awesome artist. I am and always will be a big fan. The King Check out my latest song called Gold Digger

fishboisfo	fishboisfo said 115 days ago (July 28th, 2009)
	hey !! dude -- I love this !! Check out my latest song called Lazarus

kassia	kassia said 103 days ago (August 9th, 2009)
	oh this is fun has anyone done anything with this? it's great! love the percussion in this. total fun. this could go so many different places.... Check out my latest song called Deep Majesty

apb	apb said 100 days ago (August 13th, 2009)
	Has anyone..? .. not that I know of Shay - feel free to take it somewhere .. /Alan Check out my latest song called Misplaced

crissew	crissew said 75 days ago (September 6th, 2009)
	I like how you give a chord guide to your songs. Cool. Enjoyed this one. Has modern and retro aspects all in one package. Harmonies reminded me of smashmouth more than bluegrass but maybe that is just me. Great job. Thanks for the listen! Check out my latest song called There Was A Time w/ kevmikwa

Parichayaka	Parichayaka said 29 days ago (October 22nd, 2009)
	Great song+ Fun, inventive, good energy, well-produced and totally original. Can't believe it's free...Thanks!! Should anyone come up with a TV show called 'Where are you?' they'd already have their perfect theme song. I could listened to this once a week. For years! Check out my latest song called f12

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