Echolalia (w/ sonnyjim)

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Another collaboration with my cohort sonny jim. A slow warm downtempo spacey ballad kind of track. Music by racerat, vocals and lyrics by sonnyjim.

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Echolalia
© 2010 Racerat & SonnyJim
Music: Racerat
Lyrics: SonnyJim

I’ve got a plan
I’m going to take you out today
There’s always lots of time here in my mind
To say the things I’ve got to say

I want to show you
All the secrets I have found
And all the kind and simpleminded things
I keep buried underground

But it seems like
We never spend any time
Feeling fine on the line
Going round inside ourselves and singing
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la

I wanna know
But then it all just slips away
And I think I’m tired and always wired
It turns out its been just me singing anyway
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la

Song Stats

Hits: 2473
Comments: 70
Fans: 44
Plays: 230
Downloads: 101
Votes: 5
Uploaded: Jan 23, 2010 - 04:36:53 PM
Last Updated: May 08, 2010 - 11:17:30 PM Last Played: Jun 17, 2013 - 12:10:33 PM

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echolalia (1), underground (25), simpleminded (1), la la la la la la la la (1)

Comments

Feter	Feter said 1244 days ago (January 23rd, 2010)
	Echolalia Man ...what a great rockin track ..slow pace but very deep ...the vocal with the effect just amazing ..the guitars and bass with the solid drum a moving heart ..a big kudos ... you are a great duet ...more please ...thnx alot for sharin !!!!! Check out my latest song called Roll with it

racerat	racerat said 1243 days ago (January 23rd, 2010)
	Do you ever sleep? Thanks for the listen Feter. Firsties as usual. -P Check out my latest song called My Broken Sky

Ed Hannifin

Ed Hannifin said 1243 days ago (January 23rd, 2010)

I like the soundscape on this....
....including the big, reverberant guitar... Then the guitar break towards the outro, with a touch of Manzanera and Summers.... The bass is subtle and easy to miss, but at the end it pops up and I realized how essential it was to the feel... Great vocals and lyrics...

Ed

Check out my latest song called Uno/I Like The Way... (with Macaudion, SISTERS, ktb, and ziti)

Ed Hannifin	Ed Hannifin said 1243 days ago (January 23rd, 2010)
	Over the headphones... ...there's a little more distortion than seems intentional, especially in the left channel.... I know you're effecting the voice, but I'm wondering if something somewhere is too hot.... Check out my latest song called Uno/I Like The Way... (with Macaudion, SISTERS, ktb, and ziti)

racerat

racerat said 1243 days ago (January 23rd, 2010)

distortion
Thanks for the constructive criticism Ed. Right you are. The left channel is a bit hot on the vocal and it is the processed sound that is at fault, a result of the plug-ins used. Did my best to correct it, but pulling back on it too much just made it too clean sounding. I decided in the end to go with sonnyjim's intent and let the meters be damned.

Check out my latest song called My Broken Sky

mybravedesign	mybravedesign said 1243 days ago (January 23rd, 2010)
	... this is why i love doing collabs so much... i feel like i write better to music composed by someone else so i have a fresh take on the vocal... this track is really good in a what is mainstream indie sort of way... +1 download Check out my latest song called good day (to go out tonight) demo 2.0

racerat	racerat said 1243 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	mainstream.... Thanks, I think. Appreciate the listen, the DL and the comment Sean. Have to stop by your page and check out your stuff. Check out my latest song called My Broken Sky

SuperStarSmith	SuperStarSmith said 1243 days ago (January 23rd, 2010)
	really well produced, this. the lala bit is spot on and like your last line. instrumental is tastefully done. good collab Check out my latest song called to pour

racerat	racerat said 1243 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	la la la la sonnyjim did an amazing job with the vocals on this I think. When I got it back from him I was taken aback by how his vox had totally changed the mood. One of the fun things about collabs, always an unexpected evolution. Check out my latest song called My Broken Sky

Gaylen75	Gaylen75 said 1243 days ago (January 23rd, 2010)
	This is so good I am downloading this for sure. Check out my latest song called Unravelled (Speakeasy Sway)

racerat	racerat said 1243 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	DL Thanks for the listen and the visit. I was just over at your page checking out your stuff last night. "Dirty Little Bones" is an incredible track, downloaded that in a heartbeat, iPod ready. Cheers. Check out my latest song called My Broken Sky

spitlogic	spitlogic said 1243 days ago (January 23rd, 2010)
	Nice sounds I like the way the voice blends with the spacey vibe to the song. I think the space flute at the beginning was a little too high. Other than that perfect. Nice one. Check out my latest song called Measures

racerat	racerat said 1243 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	levels Thanks Spit. I know there are some hot levels in this that I was unable to completely tame no matter what I tried. The flute does come on strong in places. Thanks for the critique. I really appreciate the perspective. Check out my latest song called My Broken Sky

fasteddie	fasteddie said 1243 days ago (January 23rd, 2010)
	Mood Ring The first thing any good song will do is evoke an emotional response from the listener… no matter what that is. I get that from this song big time. It changed my mood ring from purple to green, whatever that means. Seriously, I always look forward to your songs. It’s never the same thing twice. Excellent work! Check out my latest song called A Friend to the End

racerat

racerat said 1243 days ago (January 24th, 2010)

mood ring
Hey Eddie, as a colorist I'd say purple to green is warm to cool. Glad that the tune moved you, in whatever direction! Been trying to branch out a little in the genre department, sonnyjim always helps me see things in a different light and pushes our stuff into territories where I wouldn't normally tread. That's his gift. He really drove the mood on this one. Warm lush harmonies that take it to another plain.

Check out my latest song called My Broken Sky

johnwhitehead	johnwhitehead said 1243 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	Echo Lovely slow groove...nice build, great when it blooms bigger...lovely textures throughout. I don't what's keys and what's guitars but its all chimey & seductive. Mesemerizing and really artful.. Great post.. Check out my latest song called Wandering Blues

racerat	racerat said 1243 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	chime time Chimey and seductive was definitely the target. Glad we shot our dart straight. Thanks for the kind words. P Check out my latest song called My Broken Sky

echoroom	echoroom said 1243 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	Aces Vocals by Jim? Man, he sounds very like you, Phil! This is a beautifully languid piece.... slow, but not draggy, emotionally precise. Wonderful work guys - you two make great music together! Check out my latest song called Fire of love (remixed version)

racerat	racerat said 1243 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	ER Thanks for showing your beautiful mug my other partner in crime. I think Mr. Jim and I were separated at birth, we do sound alike at time, only in tone though-- in pitch, and the ability to build a wonderful melody, sonnyjim has it head and shoulders above me. We also fight like brothers (well we did in the old days anyway) He's a master. Check out my latest song called My Broken Sky

lavalamp

lavalamp said 1243 days ago (January 24th, 2010)

Really pro stuff
Love like "feedback" trick going on. Great choice for vocal effects. Bass is superb regarding the sound.

Sonnyjim EXCELLENT words.

One gripe: I was waiting for this tune to just exploded, ala Ridd Sorensen. But in no way is that a put-down.

Dig this one a lot. A perfect length. Could have easily gone on too long.

Great, great work. Inspiring. Might have to rip this one off. lol

Dave

Check out my latest song called A Funky Little Thing

racerat

racerat said 1243 days ago (January 24th, 2010)

two
Thanks LL.
1. I appreciate the song length comment. That is a gripe I have about a lot of stuff on MJ. Way way to many 5-6-7 minute songs.... "get in, say your piece, get out" is my motto.
2. Break out: The temptation to fall into the soft-loud-soft model is always there. Always whispering in your ear "hey, wouldn't a crazy loud distorted guitar go great. right here?" But you must stay strong...;-)
P

Check out my latest song called My Broken Sky

FGarofalo	FGarofalo said 1243 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	I love this kind of spacey reverb stuff. Cool effect on the vox and a great job of mixing. I didn't get any of the distortion, maybe I'm going deaf lol. FG Check out my latest song called The Chosen Few

racerat	racerat said 1243 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	FG Thanks Frank. Glad to see you back in the mix my friend. I've missed your contributions. Love your new one BTW, great stuff. Your tune "What If" is still one of my favs on my MJ playlist. Glad to hear that you didn't hear any of the distortion. Now that Ed mentioned it, it's all I DO hear! LOL. Always my worst critic! P Check out my latest song called My Broken Sky

Moviz	Moviz said 1243 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	Nice production on this lovely thoughtful song.... the pace sounds great with the instrumentation you used and I like the vocal sound with this, regards M Check out my latest song called He's The Jazzman

racerat	racerat said 1243 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	Moviz Thank you M, I'll swing by your page today and check out your new one. I appreciate the production comment as always, though I think I have done better. The music is simple actually, as my songs go. Drums, Bass, guitar, lead guitar, piano and a synth---oops, plus 3 vocal tracks. boom done. Check out my latest song called My Broken Sky

BirdmanWayne94	BirdmanWayne94 said 1243 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	Yeah... ... let's hear more from you two. I miss your vocals Sir Matt, and Sir Phil, it's good to see you at work! Check out my latest song called (An Untitled) Intro

racerat	racerat said 1243 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	hi-ho-hi-ho B-Man! Glad to see you my friend. The Knights of MJ have come to the rescue. Come to think of it, lets hear more of you! P Check out my latest song called My Broken Sky

blaky smith	blaky smith said 1243 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	Tres bon Excellent post Philip, I like this style. This piece sounds very great on every way, very pro. Really an enjoyable listen. Bravo you two! Marc Check out my latest song called Ecchymoses au jardin

racerat	racerat said 1243 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	d'core SP? Thanks for the the drop-in Marc. Love your new cut with the J-man, very hip. P Check out my latest song called My Broken Sky

sonnyjim

sonnyjim said 1243 days ago (January 24th, 2010)

Ed is correct!
Give that man a cigar!! And I take all the blame for the distortion (unwise plug-in decisions....).

I have been sitting here with new mix ideas popping into my head, too. Maybe we should enter this in Chikoppi's CollabBlab Contest? It's a pretty simple song, after all, and should be able to withstand some changes, yes?

Deepest thanks to all who've commented; I'm very glad to have this arena....

SJ

Check out my latest song called A Bell In The Valley

ktb	ktb said 1242 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	Echolalia Dreamy and beautifully paced. Evoked some real peaceful imagery for me. The mix was incredible. There was always something new evolving to the forefront. Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

racerat	racerat said 1239 days ago (January 28th, 2010)
	Dreamy Thx so much. SonnyJim is to thank for the lushness of this song, I htink. His background harmonies and vocals are astounding. Check out my latest song called My Broken Sky

DWL	DWL said 1242 days ago (January 25th, 2010)
	Fabulous Loved it, a wonderful groove. Reminded me a bit of the Beatles track (Flying I think) from Magical Mystery Tour Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

racerat	racerat said 1239 days ago (January 28th, 2010)
	MMT I have not listened to MMT that much I have to say. It was never one of my favs from the Fab 4. I'll have to check that one out to see what you are referring to. Check out my latest song called My Broken Sky

TobinMueller

TobinMueller said 1242 days ago (January 25th, 2010)

Nice collab
Love the serenade to the simple beauty of shared time that just can't quite be put into words, combined with an inability to have it happen. That radio EQ used on your vocals gives me the sense that you are distant from your desires, a great conceptual choice, sonic irony. A wonderful collaboration, guys. In my ears, the ending was a disappointment; around 3 minutes I wanted a return to the vocals, as a recapitulation or coda that gave the track a more substantive end. But a wonderful track.

I had to look up the meaning of Echolalia: meaningless repetition of another person's spoken words as a symptom of psychiatric disorder; or by a child learning to talk. This added another layer of interest to the lyrics. Nice.

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racerat

racerat said 1239 days ago (January 28th, 2010)

Thoughtful
Tobin,
First of all thanks for the comment that was more than a sentence long. I think that thoughtful commentary and critique is a fading art here at MJ sad to say. maybe it's because we try to fav so many songs and just can't keep up with all the music being posted, but I think more like it it is people just being a little, well... I'll move on. I appreciate your critique of the ending. It is a bit weak, and just kind-of fades away instrument by instrument. I've never been very good at snazzy or even well considered endings. A coda of the vocals would have been my choice as well, I tend to go for a more predictable structure, but sonnyjim has helped me begin to break at least some of my habits. I had to look up Echolalia, too. SJ has a way of enlarging my vocabulary as well as my musical horizons. That is the beauty of collabs: a different perspective! Who knew? Thanks again!
P

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tempie	tempie said 1242 days ago (January 25th, 2010)
	nice love that first line: 'i've got a plan/i'm going to take you out today'. what a cool, everyday honest line. this has a laid back swedish pop vibe that i really dig. i like the little rises and falls throughout, gives the tune a kind of geography. really well done all around, thanks for the DL... Check out my latest song called Fan Fiction (Stan Lee Writes Reed Richards)

racerat	racerat said 1239 days ago (January 28th, 2010)
	SP Swedish Pop? I can't say I could put my finger on that genre. Any bands that epitomize that in your estimation? I'd like to try to hear what you mean. I like your characterization of the song as a "geography", a better and more interesting word in many way than "landscape". Thanks for the listen Tempie. P Check out my latest song called My Broken Sky

lengold	lengold said 1241 days ago (January 26th, 2010)
	Always happy to learn a new word and to listen to you two. Lovely dreamy song, performances and mix. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called B E A U T I F U L

racerat	racerat said 1239 days ago (January 28th, 2010)
	Hey! Always a pleasure Len! Check out my latest song called My Broken Sky

bud	bud said 1240 days ago (January 26th, 2010)
	Man the bass sits so well in the mix and adds so much gravity to this great song - fantastic tone and touch. All around the production on this is just gorgeous - I am so jealous - I feel like a neanderthal punker when I hear something this rich. You and SJ have been plowing some great new fields the last while. Cool vocals and fine lyrics too. Check out my latest song called fig field

racerat

racerat said 1239 days ago (January 28th, 2010)

touch
Sometimes, maybe it's all the late nights in the studio after the wife has gone to sleep, that I find I take great interest in the softer touch. A finger flick on a bass string, a harmonic on a 12th fret, a whisper in a pop filter. Sure I like to bang out the jams like an of us grey rockers,but there is something in the inch between silence and tone that is just so tragically beautiful.

Check out my latest song called My Broken Sky

jiguma

jiguma said 1240 days ago (January 26th, 2010)

Great tune,
am especially enjoying the musical bed (the bass works a treat). Like Ed said, to me the vocal is a little too hot (and perhaps with too much fx), in fact I find the song pretty wearing on the senses - not much in the way of auditory variety. But then I'm just an old guy who hasn't listened to much music in this style. I also kind of miss the tops in the sound - seems very much mids and lows to me. Then again I've just done a kilometre in the pool and maybe my ears aren't what they should be at the moment :)

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racerat

racerat said 1239 days ago (January 28th, 2010)

hot
The distortion is slowly eating away at my brain and my ability to be happy with this mix. The true tragedy at MJ is that you can't go back and fix a mix and repost it without losing all the fabulously thoughtful comments and kudos form all my friends here. That I couldn't bear. I'd rather sit with a unhappily hot mix. I'm so careful, but there is always that little thing that slips through. Yeah, I know there isn't too much variety in this one, but too me that was the point. I would have labeled it "shoegazing" if that genre was available---and is one that I really dig, btw.
Thanks for the honest critique. I really appreciate it, and always wish I had more folks like you around.
Best,
P

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michaelkoppenheffer	michaelkoppenheffer said 1240 days ago (January 27th, 2010)
	Lovely syn-orchestration of this song; beautiful timbres, great restraint. Vox are terrific too--I do feel like even if the arrangement didn't "explode" the vox could have risen in pitch/emotional intensity later in the song to good effect. But I'm really impressed with both of your work here! Check out my latest song called Till the Tap Runs Dry (album version)

racerat	racerat said 1239 days ago (January 28th, 2010)
	SJ I'll let SonnyJim comment of his vocal approach. He's a genius in my eyes and I trust his judgement 99.9% ( ;-) Thanks for the listen. I'm off to hear, "When I Say Y'all" now. You're in the top 10! Congrats! P Check out my latest song called My Broken Sky

egobandit	egobandit said 1239 days ago (January 27th, 2010)
	1:37 Defined a special moment in the whole listening experience, What a treat this is. Thanks for the download! Check out my latest song called piece it together

racerat	racerat said 1239 days ago (January 28th, 2010)
	1:37 When Mr. Jim cuts loose with those precious and crystalline harmonies of his, I am always totally transported and transfixed. 1:37 it is..... Check out my latest song called My Broken Sky

billykirsch

billykirsch said 1238 days ago (January 29th, 2010)

So cool
Listening to this is almost a relaxation exercise. Love the simplicity of the droning crescendo and how it breaks in the "chorus" with just 2 chords. The flying guitar in the end... just love it. Same as the lalala with the clean (non telephone) voice harmonies.

Sometimes I feel the same of what the lyrics say here with my daughters. Perhaps "just" singing is a way to expose those simpleminded secrets; music is so wonderful, an envelope for the most precious letters.

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VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 1237 days ago (January 30th, 2010)
	As a bass player I have to object to the opening of this track. A bass can do more than play the lowest guitar string down an octave. Otherwise a very nice and flowing track. The processed vocals are a perfect fit. Nice piano part and all that. Check out my latest song called Fourth Candle

TERRAPLANE	TERRAPLANE said 1237 days ago (January 30th, 2010)
	relaxing vibe great meld of instruments set in the mix,, The vocs sounds like sonnyjim sang through a green bullet mic..( the type I use for harps & special effects on vocs) cool sound all around,, great collab guys,, thanks for sharing,,keep on keepin on,,T Check out my latest song called COME ON IN MY KITCHEN/ w Pockbluesman

craft	craft said 1227 days ago (February 9th, 2010)
	echos This song is beautiful.. Very symphonic... I like it a lot Check out my latest song called Valarty & AJ Craft - Burn (Alternative version)

K.I.S.KISMET	K.I.S.KISMET said 1226 days ago (February 9th, 2010)
	warming and wonderful:) La la la la la la la la! Makes me swing and smile and dream of jumping from cloud to cloud:) Check out my latest song called Mad Lands

mikkinylund	mikkinylund said 1226 days ago (February 10th, 2010)
	This is awesome I love the guitars as well as the overall composition. Very nice mood, and low-tempo beat. The lyrics goes well with the song also. Check out my latest song called Delirium Poema II

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 1225 days ago (February 10th, 2010)
	new? Geez. New to me, at least. I guess that's what I get for making myself scarce during the "great chatroom fuss of 2010". This is stellar. Great downtempo indie guitar. Sonnyjim's vocals fit in perfectly. Add it up with the driving, hypnotic drums and this is wonderful music to feel sorry for yourself to. My favorite kind. Check out my latest song called The Robots of Coconino County

DarkPlanet	DarkPlanet said 1222 days ago (February 14th, 2010)
	Glad I caught this Man sweet tune, Retro yet new at the same time...Like slow waves, it all works really well. thanks for the aural journey guys! Check out my latest song called Summer Glaze (With cchaplin)

anomalous	anomalous said 1219 days ago (February 16th, 2010)
	Music to wash over you and carry you away. I like this a lot. Pod'ed Check out my latest song called Nevermind

paddler	paddler said 1208 days ago (February 28th, 2010)
	.. Really uplifting..love the genuine feeling of spirit rising in these troubled times.Great collab and great to hear you again Phil! Rich Check out my latest song called The Warts And All

ste	ste said 1207 days ago (February 28th, 2010)
	great mood to this piece. love how it warms at 1.25. tastefully played guitar solo. perfectly mixed. great job Check out my latest song called friday

maxjsl37	maxjsl37 said 1207 days ago (February 28th, 2010)
	Great Job! Laid back and let this one melt in. Like the subtle piano in the backdrop. Great use of guitar melodies. Check out my latest song called Perfect Stranger (with Gaylen75)

dantimmermans	dantimmermans said 1199 days ago (March 8th, 2010)
	chilled this is fantastic, evocative song. The lalalalas are particularly sweet and I love your choice of effects here. the solo is really inspired, Phil - I love the stepdowns (what's a better term?) starting at 2:39. nice to hear the drums close something out like this, too. great work, guys. Check out my latest song called 'Oh Yeah!' by the band Oh Yeah!

magnatone	magnatone said 1193 days ago (March 15th, 2010)
	Echolalia sigh .... how'd i miss this the first time around? this is gorgeous and WAY cool, and an instant download! thank you phillip and sonnyjim for this fabulous piece of music! love how the vocals are done here! Check out my latest song called Wave Goodbye

Bob6stringer

Bob6stringer said 1150 days ago (April 26th, 2010)

The best "la la la" ever! And so much more.
I think I'm new to you. I love this tune for sonnyjim's lyrics and voice, and your guitars, dripping keys, all of it. What a great surprise for me to find you through the serendipity of a click -- the new wheel we spin. I have to have this to listen to repeatedly, and so I thank you for the DL. P.S.: A "la la la la" never sounded so alive.

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crissew	crissew said 1122 days ago (May 25th, 2010)
	Ethereal sounding track here. Enjoyed it, a full and lush sound you all created here! Check out my latest song called The Devil's Argument :P

Char	Char said 1122 days ago (May 25th, 2010)
	The effected vocal sounds other worldly, as if it is sung by an introspective inner voice. I'm not bothered by it..I like the way it builds a different or alternate reality. I was very focused on listening and I enjoyed it. :) Check out my latest song called When Loving Is One-sided, Music by Bob Rodgers

apb	apb said 1104 days ago (June 12th, 2010)
	Loved it .. this is an excellent modernstyle: serenading, yet slightly reflective, melancolic ballad, lovely guitar and the vocals are excellent- absolutely spot-on for mood .. and as radio/CD ready as it gets. Fine art, fantastic collab gents. Check out my latest song called Anyway

psexnyc	psexnyc said 1104 days ago (June 12th, 2010)
	There's Something About This Song... either it's the driving bass and drums or that floating out of space vocal performance or maybe it's how they all come together thru my headphones that makes me close my eyes and groove along with this tune. Massively enjoyed by me! Excellent work! Check out my latest song called Want Miss Need Love

hackneybloke

hackneybloke said 1081 days ago (July 5th, 2010)

echolalia
i really like this. the string (or whatever it is) at 1.27 and the subsequent similar sections are really warm and cosy. the vocal effect works as an idea for me...but not for the entire track. the instrumental breaks are siblime....this is really well orchestrated and conceived. i was thinking it was too short....but then noticed 4 mins had gone by.

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papag	papag said 1015 days ago (September 8th, 2010)
	Lush moods Cool stuff. Love the whole shebang! Textures, treatments, instrumentation, lyrics. All the parts just like they grew there :) Thanks for the dl! Check out my latest song called How Can I Know?

dancedivine	dancedivine said 985 days ago (October 9th, 2010)
	Very cool... Interesting sound you've put on the vocals... Gives it kind of a dark feel.... Makes it interesting... Nice, mellow vibe... Great job! Check out my latest song called Drive These Blues Away - Remastered

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