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Building Boats in the Basement by satoriday [Email]

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SONG STATS:
Hits: 1990
Comments: 10
Votes: 17
Plays: 294
Last Played: Oct 29, 2008 - 03:21:36 PM
Downloads: 107
Fans: 9
Uploaded: Dec 19, 2004 - 05:48:29 PM
Last Updated: Dec 19, 2004 - 03:47:09 PM



Description:
Acoustic version

Hardware:
PowerBook G4 12" 1.33GHz, Ovation Celebrity guitar, some cheap AKG dynamic mic I've had for years

Software:
Audacity
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Very lovely &mdash 12/20/04 - 04:46:21 AM
I love the simplicity of the arrangement - the
mesmerising guitar just pulls you in and holds your
attention, while the melancholy mood of the song is a
pleasure to wallow in. You have a lovely voice which
suits the song perfectly. Very well done - I hope to
hear more of your stuff in the future.

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Stupendous! &mdash 12/20/04 - 02:40:50 PM
This is definitely one of the best things I've heard on
MacJams lately (and my favourite of your two tracks
currently on MacJams). A lovely arrangement of a
very pretty song. There's no need for any more than
just the guitar and your voice, so well do they fit
together. Keep up the good work!

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Mesmerizing.... &mdash 12/20/04 - 10:30:30 PM
...is right. Between the evocative guitar and haunting
vocals, one listen just wasn't enough.
Looking forward to hearing more from you...

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floating in space &mdash 12/20/04 - 11:19:43 PM
Good guitar and vocals, pleasant-sounding and mellow;
you created a laid-back, contemplative mood.

I especially liked the quickening guitar notes towards the
end; you built up a good high-point there.

Perhaps another high-point earlier in the tune might have
added more of a focus and interest -- the first half of this
song didn't seem to have much direction to me.....but
then again, it DID have a certain "floating in space" feeling
that you may have been going for.

It's one of those tunes which makes more sense AFTER it
finishes. Good job!

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8898 &mdash 12/21/04 - 07:56:32 AM
I like this song. It has a relaxing, dreamy Floyd drift with a twist of STP or Eddie Vetter. I'd like to hear this as the intro to an epic piece that builds to a huge drum sound. The ending seemed a bit abrupt. Hell of a song. Great vocals. Would have liked to see the artist's visual interpretation of some song art and lyrics. The talent and content are here. Polish up the presentation a bit and it's an MJ classic.

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contemplative, moody &mdash 12/21/04 - 02:30:46 PM
Great vocals, lyrics, guitar, mood...I think that covers
it...I had to listen three times...then I had to
download it.

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Beautiful &mdash 12/23/04 - 01:59:35 AM
Great guitar, vocals and harmonies (just the right
balance). Very minor constructive comments: string
squeaks are prominent (so probably intentional) - I'm
conditioned to try to minimize that, so I winced a few
times subconsciously; and the guitar sounded a little dull.
Are you using the pick-up? I think it sounds better
mic'ed. Again, very minor points not meant to take away
from this great song. Downloaded, fan. 8-7-8-8

JG

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So lush &mdash 12/28/04 - 03:56:16 PM
Reminds me of early David Crosby, combining his love of
the ocean, sailing, freedom, structural experimentations,
unusual chord voicings, new tunings, and lush harmonies.
I love what you are doing and look forward to hearing
more. In this song, its as if something more is needed,
like maybe a bass part... until the additional guitar and
harmony line kick in (such a great moment). What a
thrilling track so well done. (The last moment of the track
has a blip in it and needs a complete fade out. GB can do
that if you don't fake it out by adding a few dead
measures to it to accommodate the reverb tail.)

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thrilling vocals &mdash 12/31/04 - 12:40:43 PM
very cool vocal doubling. fantastic harmonies. and really wonderful guitar playing. sounds like one take, which is most excellent. ever hear the quote: life is like building a boat even after the harbor has been destroyed by the winds. such an excellent song! (maybe post lyrics?)

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... &mdash 07/26/05 - 07:52:39 PM
You are really, really talented. Please make more.

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