Spiral Man

Vic Holman

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the music bed had been sitting around for a month or so, as with a few others. but i just couldn't get into the lyric writing phase. maybe writers block or just being to lazy. anyway i got past that and am in the process of dusting off the tunes

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Spiral Man

a carousel plays with the mind
wild horses dragging for a ride
lightning in the head weakness in the knees
forever spinning as he whispers please... ground me

vertigo spins the head around
forever sprawled out on the ground
circles go round and round and round
spiral man is down he is down

roll like a wheel in motion
spiraling on waves across the ocean
rotating visions rattle in the head
always coming back to where it began…. again

vertigo spins the head around
forever sprawled out on the ground
circles go round and round and round
spiral man is down he is down

the machines are gearing down
the lights are fading all over town
the circle closes and the spiral ends
there is new life for the spiral man… again

vertigo spins the head around
forever sprawled out on the ground
circles go round and round and round
spiral man is down he is down

spiraling down, down, down (4x)

Song Stats

Hits: 1451
Comments: 78
Fans: 33
Plays: 149
Downloads: 73

Uploaded: Aug 22, 2010 - 12:05:43 PM
Last Updated: Aug 22, 2010 - 12:05:43 PM Last Played: May 18, 2013 - 11:34:58 AM

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Hardware:

imac, gibson sg, epi les paul, schector bass, taylor acoustic

Software:

logic 9

Comments

fasteddie	fasteddie said 1000 days ago (August 22nd, 2010)
	Glad this one got dusted off Hey man this is really cool. I like the percussion choice. That's cool. Gives it the flavor of some of the new Irish bands that are starting to emerge. Always great lyrics and vocals. Always great guitars. Check out my latest song called A Friend to the End

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 1000 days ago (August 22nd, 2010)
	Thanks Michael thats what i kinda thought after i added the toms to the chorus, wasn't intended but it works. spiraling out of control with a guiness six pack Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

Skean	Skean said 1000 days ago (August 22nd, 2010)
	Lazy Then we are two, lol… But i'm glad you find away to make a lyrics/vocals to it. Thanks for the download… Cheers Check out my latest song called No Fun Anymore (Macjams is dead)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 1000 days ago (August 22nd, 2010)
	thanks Kenta oh, I'm getting very lazy i have another song from 3 months ago that all i need to do is write lyrics for. Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

alackbass	alackbass said 1000 days ago (August 22nd, 2010)
	Spiral Man Vic, Your new tunes are always such a treat and everyone an instant download. This is no exception. I hit download before I hit play. You did not disappoint. Check out my latest song called Just Ain't Worth a Song (2 Track)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 1000 days ago (August 22nd, 2010)
	Thanks Andrew thanks for the kind words. i was about to shelf this one for a few weeks while i finished a new one. but i figured i was over due for posting a new one. Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

tokai	tokai said 1000 days ago (August 22nd, 2010)
	Vic take me back to those days eh? when music was played like this with a spring in it's step. Imaginative tune, like the Celtic feel to the solo. Check out my latest song called yucatec

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 1000 days ago (August 22nd, 2010)
	Thanks Steve yeah, big and bouncy was what i was going for. the celtic flair just kinda happened. for some reason the solo kind of reminds me a bit of a lindsey buckingham thing, i'm not sure why. Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

Z293	Z293 said 1000 days ago (August 22nd, 2010)
	This has such a crisp sound to it. Nice harmonies and as Tokai said great Celtic feel to the solo. Check out my latest song called La Pavillon

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 1000 days ago (August 22nd, 2010)
	thanks gary every guitar and bass tracks were run straight through logics amp & effect plug ins. i'm glad i bought a new imac to handle the cpu useage. killer new tune of yours, killer lead tone! Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1000 days ago (August 22nd, 2010)
	A winner... ..like Andrew says, I can always expect top drawer work from you when I hit the play button. This was no exception--great job here! Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 1000 days ago (August 22nd, 2010)
	thanks Michael some level of quality control. i've trashed quite a few even if they were 3/4 of the way done Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

sloparts	sloparts said 1000 days ago (August 22nd, 2010)
	Very much reminds me of the Beatles, Vic. Like maybe the Rubber Soul album period. Love the Harmonies in particular, but the rest is A-OK as well. Cool song my friend, Ed Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 1000 days ago (August 22nd, 2010)
	Thanks Ed. it's the backing vox's that bring out the fab sound i think. i appreciate your checking it out! Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1000 days ago (August 22nd, 2010)
	Another DL in BXL. This one instantly sticks on the inside of the crane. How do you do that? And more important: will it vanish spontaneously, or does it slowly come down in spirals? Great one again, Vic. Also love the artwork. Check out my latest song called Free (remix)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 1000 days ago (August 22nd, 2010)
	Thanks Walt i use a lot of crazy glue to make sure it adheres solidly. it will spiral down but can spiral back up for a second serving. Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

Dadai.2	Dadai.2 said 1000 days ago (August 22nd, 2010)
	crystal guitar sounds.... and lovely layered vocals. Ahhhh... Ahh. Great vocals... Vic, this is a cool tune... and your lyrics are so visual - well written stuff. Guitar solo sucks... Just kidding!! LOL Love that crystal guitar sound you got going. Another gem from the Vicar of Guit - Ar! Check out my latest song called Never To Grow Old

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 1000 days ago (August 22nd, 2010)
	Thanks Jack i have been brain dead for a month on writing lyrics. a few days ago i saw the word spiral, for some strange reason that got me back up writing. who knew? Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

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tf10music said 1000 days ago (August 22nd, 2010)

this is great
I love the vocals -- they remind me so much of Spencer Krug (of Wolf Parade/Sunset Rubdown fame). The guitar had great tone, really accentuated everything. I thought this was a very well done track.

On the lyrics end, try to avoid using too many gerunds, it stagnates the flow of your words a bit.

Cheers!

Check out my latest song called Canto II: A Rough Beast (To Stave Off The Rot)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 1000 days ago (August 22nd, 2010)
	thanks much i appreciate your time to check it out. to many ing's, i wasn't even aware when i scribbled out the words, nice point, thanks! Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

ted23	ted23 said 1000 days ago (August 22nd, 2010)
	Nice Excellent work! Top lyrics. I empathise with your creative block. Way to smash past it. Nice one Check out my latest song called Living Dead Love Song in Z minor (HALLOWEEN 2012)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 1000 days ago (August 22nd, 2010)
	Thanks Ed. maybe i should setup some instrumental pieces for such emergencies. just to be on the safe side.:-) Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

Calchas	Calchas said 1000 days ago (August 22nd, 2010)
	Good stuff! Percussion is stand out in this finely crafted tune, as is the lead-guitar-as-bagpipes-solo. The "spiraling down, down, down" ending is exceptionally cool! You are full of surprises! Be well bro!

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 998 days ago (August 24th, 2010)
	Thanks Mike the surprise is on me. i just wasn't getting into the lyric thing as you know. no problem coming up with music. maybe i should work up some instrumental pieces just in case, for the future. Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

Calchas	Calchas said 998 days ago (August 25th, 2010)
	I go through lyrical dry spells now and then too. They scare me to death! Fortunately, they don't last very long. The occasional instrumental is a nice break though. (I really enjoy listening to your "Indigo B"!) My own view is that if the words don't come, never force them. Wait, and find something else to do in the meantime. That usually works.

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 996 days ago (August 26th, 2010)
	yeah i don't worry about it anymore. :-) Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1000 days ago (August 23rd, 2010)
	Spiral, Man Very cool. This was trancey. I thought the driving percussion was interesting, and I dug the guitar quite a bit. Also, the singing sounds really good, sometimes it reminded me of Peter Gabriel. Excellent! Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 998 days ago (August 24th, 2010)
	Thanks Dave on the drums, that's 3 midi tracks. i just go for it, nothing really planned out before hand on that. thanks for the listen Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

tempie	tempie said 1000 days ago (August 23rd, 2010)
	man i love it when you bring the joy. straight to the ipod. what a great tune. Check out my latest song called Fan Fiction (Stan Lee Writes Reed Richards)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 998 days ago (August 24th, 2010)
	Thanks Craig spiral man knows no corners. excellent collab project that you did with steve Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

ShadowofNine	ShadowofNine said 1000 days ago (August 23rd, 2010)
	Very cool Digging this performance and the lyrics... Check out my latest song called A Sad Goodbye (Julia's Song)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 998 days ago (August 24th, 2010)
	it took a while the music was done for some time. it took me nearly a month to get through a writing block... it happens i appreciate the listen Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 999 days ago (August 23rd, 2010)
	Punched in the head! Had the phones on the volume up a bit loud!!! Awesome Vic! Strong, powerful! Nicely done! Check out my latest song called My 911

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 998 days ago (August 24th, 2010)
	Thanks Mark punchy playing maybe. it wasn't peaking, does it need to come down a bit? sometimes the songs i post seem a little louder then the original. Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

dave_b	dave_b said 999 days ago (August 23rd, 2010)
	Spiral Man I like the way the lyric develops the concept of a spiral man (carousel, spinning, vertigo) One place where circular references work well. I like the lead break, it's got an Irish feel to it. It feels alt folk as much as it does rock. Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 998 days ago (August 24th, 2010)
	Thanks Dave i started with the word spiral as the inspiration then thought how life can go in circles, so that got the ball rolling. i think it's the tom drums that make that irish feel going, but i'm not irish so i couldn't say. Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

particledots	particledots said 999 days ago (August 23rd, 2010)
	What a great song it feels like roy wood has been transported from 1967 to macjams today... love them drums and general uplifting feeling of this tune Check out my latest song called i got a new lens

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 998 days ago (August 24th, 2010)
	Thanks Bryn maybe roy would be proud that he's not forgotten. it's a spiraling journey through time Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

echoroom	echoroom said 999 days ago (August 24th, 2010)
	Wild horses Sounds like the rain has broken over your dry spell. This has more hooks than a pirates convention, and some beautiful melodies,and of course, excellent guitar work and production. back with a bang! Check out my latest song called Otnemem/Heal

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 998 days ago (August 24th, 2010)
	thanks Steve more hooks then a pirate convention, what a line! yeah some of the hooks had me thinking how in the hell am i going to write to that. it's like getting my peg leg stuck in a hole in the floor Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

CIASM_ZENABI_	CIASM_ZENABI_ said 999 days ago (August 24th, 2010)
	spiral man great feel to this one. great chorus and nice energy level. vocals work well. enjoyed it. cheers Check out my latest song called GLOWING IN THE DARK (2012 REMIX)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 998 days ago (August 24th, 2010)
	Thanks ciasm i appreciate your time to check this song out, thanks again Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

RAVENS	RAVENS said 998 days ago (August 24th, 2010)
	Awesome This is so catchy, hard to believe you had writers block. I know all about that, so I'm glad you had a breakthrough. Groovy track, great vocals & lyrics. RAVEN ;-) Check out my latest song called Tattooed Scars (w/ Sigmund, Scofugate, Rok41)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 996 days ago (August 26th, 2010)
	Thanks Dani another thing is i have to be careful that i don't copy on song i have already done. i've caught myself a couple of times already. yikes Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 998 days ago (August 25th, 2010)
	Great inspiration It looks like it was worth waiting for the inspiration to come for such great lyrics. Your music is awesome as usual Vic, such a pleasure to listen ! Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 996 days ago (August 26th, 2010)
	Thanks Yves i don't worry about it if lyrics don't come quickly. i just start on another song or 2 or 3 Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

jdholliday	jdholliday said 997 days ago (August 25th, 2010)
	I agree with Andrew! you're a sure bet! another classic! This is pro quality! Very retro even a little Beatle's meet older Pink Floyd yet very current in it's presentation. Check out my latest song called Please Help, Pride of NYC needs tracks!

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 996 days ago (August 26th, 2010)
	they say what goes around comes around. the retro style and lyrics kinda work in that way. of course i didn't even realize that til now. i appreciate your time for the listen Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

DarkPlanet	DarkPlanet said 997 days ago (August 25th, 2010)
	Another one for the playlist Nice imagery on the lyrics, Love the background vox, Great post Vic! Glad I caught it, making time for MJ is not as easy as it used to be Check out my latest song called Summer Glaze (With cchaplin)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 996 days ago (August 26th, 2010)
	Thanks Tom cool that you had the time to drop in. True family time and raising a young one takes a lot of time. there was a time i rarely even got to play a guitar Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

crissew	crissew said 997 days ago (August 25th, 2010)
	What i love about what yo do is that you don't even try to hide the 60s rock influence. Much like That 80s Boy, you just do what you do baby and it friggin rocks. Great work here too man. This song has a Byrds' "Turn Turn Turn" sound to it. Enjoyed it as always. Check out my latest song called Devil's Argument!!!

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 996 days ago (August 26th, 2010)
	Thanks Charles there was always something about the sixties music that has always stuck in my mind. i think it's the energy to it that says "fun time" thanks agin Charles for the kind words Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

paul f. page	paul f. page said 997 days ago (August 26th, 2010)
	big old rock 'n' roll. I like the style, your lyrics, and the performance. That guitar solo at 1:45 or so is excellent...I am having a little difficulty with the solo vocal pitch. Something to very carefully check if you decide to remix this excellent song. Check out my latest song called I Speak Of Love

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 996 days ago (August 26th, 2010)
	Thanks Paul it usually takes me months (or if at all) to relisten to songs i have done. usually i find quite a few things to change when i do get around to reworking them thanks for the listen, i appreciate it Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

DWL	DWL said 997 days ago (August 26th, 2010)
	Enigmatic lyrics and a great production. Must be a Vic Holman song then. I don't how you keep up the standard. Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 996 days ago (August 26th, 2010)
	Thanks Dick i throw out the bad ones. Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

billykirsch	billykirsch said 997 days ago (August 26th, 2010)
	Marching in circles It's interesting. The music is straightforward and uplifting but due to the circular topic in the lyrics it's like in the end there's no real change, like always happily marching nowhere. Or, if there's any change, it get's you a little bit more within the circle every time. A perfect irony. Check out my latest song called Everything

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 996 days ago (August 26th, 2010)
	Thanks Billy "you got your ups, you got your downs, and everything comes back around." i didn't have room for that line... but it sums it up pretty much. thanks for the time to listen to this Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

lavalamp	lavalamp said 996 days ago (August 27th, 2010)
	Good, that you got passed the block Good drum sensibility on this. Your vox is quite smooth on this. Dare I say? A 60's vibe on this definitely. Keep dusting away my friend. LL Check out my latest song called A Funky Little Thing

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 994 days ago (August 28th, 2010)
	Thanks Dave i think we are both cut form the same cloth when do a '60's vibe. Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

TobinMueller

TobinMueller said 996 days ago (August 27th, 2010)

Stop the world, I wanna get off...
I dig the song art. Is that you? captured in another dimension? era? I like how it dovetails with the spiraling, spinning vibe. Your tracks are so well conceived, arranged, performed. Your melodies are all accessible and well balanced. I like your Lennon-like backing vocals. The spirals up, not down. Nice.

Check out my latest song called Frozen Man (by James Taylor)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 994 days ago (August 28th, 2010)
	Thanks Tobin the art is a pretty much of a quicky thing i did, it's not me presently. although i sometimes feel life goes around in circles. i appreciate your listen & comments Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 995 days ago (August 27th, 2010)
	Drum rolls? In general a great sounding track but that snare is much too sharp. It works ok if you only play a backbeat, but those rolls around 0:30 and 1:20 just sound weird. Check out my latest song called Fourth Candle

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 994 days ago (August 28th, 2010)
	but ....thats my favorite part Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

RochaMalhada	RochaMalhada said 994 days ago (August 28th, 2010)
	circles go round and round and round Indeed - Dig this tune a lot, Vic . - Harold Check out my latest song called Ascent of a Tree (w Mike_D & FEEL)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 994 days ago (August 28th, 2010)
	Thanks Harold i also like circular saws, although i can't cut a straight line with them. thanks for digging this Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

Monkaton	Monkaton said 994 days ago (August 28th, 2010)
	Another Victacular Song Good guitars Vic and vocals. I especially like the carousel lyrics. Check out my latest song called Dirty Looks

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 994 days ago (August 28th, 2010)
	Thanks Tim someone needs to come up with a figure 8 carousel, the horses must have a bad case of the spins by the end of the day Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

Bob Rodgers

Bob Rodgers said 994 days ago (August 29th, 2010)

I
would not call you lazy Vic with all the wonderful tunes you post regularly, we all have writers block and good to know you go back to your music beds to get all inspired again.
Another fine tune here, love the 60's feel, great lyrics and a great chorus, nice harmonies too and the guitars sound wonderful.
An excellent song and very much enjoyed.

Bob

Check out my latest song called We Can't Let It Go

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 987 days ago (September 4th, 2010)
	Thanks Bob oh i'm lazy alright i use to be able to knock out 2 songs a week when i first got garageband. but those were done fast and inexperiencley recorded Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

jiguma	jiguma said 992 days ago (August 31st, 2010)
	Nice one Vic You've made me realise I haven't written anything new for quite a while either! I too like the percussion you've done here - the solo reminds me of Dexy's Midnight Runners for some obscure reason. All good! Like it lot. Especially the organ at the end :) Check out my latest song called News Is Gonna Break

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 987 days ago (September 4th, 2010)
	Thanks Neil i keep telling myself that i should take a month or 2 from writing and recording. just hasn't happened yet Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

lengold	lengold said 992 days ago (August 31st, 2010)
	Spiral Man Definitely one of your very best - love it. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called B E A U T I F U L

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 987 days ago (September 4th, 2010)
	Thanks Len i always highly appreciate you checking the tunes out. Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

Moviz	Moviz said 988 days ago (September 4th, 2010)
	Very apt song for me at the moment as I have a bit of Vertigo going on LOL. Lyrics sound fine now they broke through Vic. As always an excellent production of vocals and instruments from you.... sounds great, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 987 days ago (September 4th, 2010)
	Thanks Maurice i always have vertigo. you'll never find me on a airplane, unless it's 5 feet of the ground. :-) Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

davisamerica	davisamerica said 988 days ago (September 4th, 2010)
	damn..... you nailed another gem Vic .... seriously great work here! Check out my latest song called 12

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 987 days ago (September 4th, 2010)
	Thanks Jack ...... then there are the songs that get trashed or don't see the light of day Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

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Name: Vic Holman
Location: spokane washington usa

I work as a creative/art director for a advertising agency in Spokane, Washington. i always wanted to record my own music, like forever. i started, a long time ago, by using a reel to reel and a cassette deck and bouncing back and forth on those.... [see more]

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