The Ocean [w strangedream and scofugate]

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I've recently started a couple of new projects with Natalie. She is an excellent songwriter and has a very strong voice. I liked the song "The Ocean" quite a bit when I first heard it and immediately heard an edgier version in my head. Natalie sent me her vocal tracks and they fit really well. That was Friday. On Saturday I sent the mix to Scott, who added these great drum tracks.

This came together really quickly, but I like the results. Natalie has an awesome voice.

One other note to mention is that I'm recovering from the flu and my ears aren't quite right yet. Please excuse anything I may have missed in the mix.

Natalie Scibetta: Vocals
Peter Holbrook: Lyrics
Scott Fugate: Drums
Steve Stone: Percussion, Bass, Guitars, Keyboards

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Hits: 1609
Comments: 41
Fans: 28
Plays: 173
Downloads: 50
Votes: 1
Uploaded: Nov 21, 2010 - 01:27:46 PM
Last Updated: Nov 22, 2010 - 09:42:37 AM Last Played: Oct 05, 2012 - 11:40:32 PM

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alackbass	alackbass said 913 days ago (November 21st, 2010)
	First First Check out my latest song called Just Ain't Worth a Song (2 Track)

alackbass	alackbass said 913 days ago (November 21st, 2010)
	The Ocean What else need be said? DOWNLOADED! Check out my latest song called Just Ain't Worth a Song (2 Track)

tonestones	tonestones said 861 days ago (January 11th, 2011)
	Andrew Thanks. As first you have a morale responsibility to also do a "download" and "fav". Check out my latest song called In Some Other World

tonestones	tonestones said 861 days ago (January 11th, 2011)
	Andrew! Thanks for both the download and fav... What a great surprise ;) Check out my latest song called In Some Other World

Calchas	Calchas said 913 days ago (November 21st, 2010)
	Firsties? I like anything with Natalie singing in it! Wow... This is very cool. Everyone sounds great. And I can't fault your mix Steve! Beautiful work all! Be well friend!

Calchas	Calchas said 913 days ago (November 21st, 2010)
	Dang! Well alright then... SECONDIES!

tonestones	tonestones said 861 days ago (January 11th, 2011)
	Close I think Andrew had by about 1 minute... Better luck next time! Thanks for the comment. Now that I listen to it with clear ears I think it turned out pretty well. At the time I couldn't hear any highs. It sounded dull and I was afraid I had the bass a little too loud. Check out my latest song called In Some Other World

magnatone

magnatone said 913 days ago (November 21st, 2010)

The Ocean
oh wow - yes this is WAY cool! Natalie's song and vox - just extraordinary! Steve, what a great job you did on the instrumentation, and OMG Scott's drums round this out superbly! I get a little feel of YES in your playing Steve, which in my book bumps it up yet another few notches! EXCELLENT work to all - THANKS for the D/L!

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Carrie71	Carrie71 said 913 days ago (November 21st, 2010)
	Very Nice I love Natalie's voice. I am a fan. The added guitars, piano, and drums make a nice bit of music here! Great job Mr. Stone, Natalie and Scott. Check out my latest song called Pretty Baby Bang Bang w/ProtoTypeEightyOne/Gaylen75

Daugrin	Daugrin said 913 days ago (November 21st, 2010)
	Splendid Now here we go... Taste and tenacity. Great production and the vocals are linear and passionate. Daug Check out my latest song called Ride Yer Bike

Moviz	Moviz said 913 days ago (November 21st, 2010)
	Such a good and original sound and song... the musicianship is tops and with Natalie's super vocals and Scott's drums this is really a winner.... love that faltering rhythm, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

scofugate	scofugate said 913 days ago (November 21st, 2010)
	Great Job Steve! I actually started the drum track some time back, but things happened ..bla bla bla. Steve contacted me Saturday and All I needed to do was to punch in the VERY COOL BREAKS he added. I have been fortunate to see this one go through many stages, and Steve, You knocked it out man!! Nat is so good I cant even listen.... Check out my latest song called Prelude and Jam W/Ibstrat

strangedream	strangedream said 913 days ago (November 21st, 2010)
	I have recently concluded.... That Steve is a genius. Nuff said. And Scott...well you know what I have to say about you...! Glad this came together. Check out my latest song called Glad You're Lonely Too w/ Alackbass, Paddler, and Scofugate

dave_b	dave_b said 913 days ago (November 21st, 2010)
	The Ocean Interesting & tasty arrangement of the cool, yet quietly passionate song. Vocals sound great! The mix sounds fine to me Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

shavingronaldscar	shavingronaldscar said 913 days ago (November 21st, 2010)
	Really cool! Portishead with almost Zappa-esque grooves, very nice job. Spit-polished as it always is coming from you guys. Check out my latest song called A Rubber Ball's Day Off

jiguma

jiguma said 913 days ago (November 21st, 2010)

I don't think
you missed much Steve! This sounds really good. Natalie has a brilliant voice, and I really like your arrangement. Maybe Natalie could be a tad louder, but that's more my preference than any real criticism. Love the little pizzicato runs between verse and chorus.
Pro sound - excellent performances all around.
Cheers from Oz,
Neil

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bud	bud said 912 days ago (November 21st, 2010)
	Mr. Stone - you have some mighty chops and a great sense of time and drama. Excellent collab - Scott and Natalie are in top form. Another reason to shop MJ for new music. Check out my latest song called ditto

fasteddie	fasteddie said 912 days ago (November 21st, 2010)
	Smooth The vocals are stellar The soundbed is really cool; I especially like the acoustic guitar. Scott, you did a great job on the groove. Awesome! Check out my latest song called A Friend to the End

rok41	rok41 said 912 days ago (November 21st, 2010)
	Ocean Nice job to all involved here, nice backer and great vocal performance. Drums are nicely done by Scott. Check out my latest song called The Game

tf10music	tf10music said 912 days ago (November 21st, 2010)
	guitar tone is very gentle giant. This is too cool. This has a very Destroyer feel to it, the ambient keys and the quirky vocals (female Dan Bejar?) but with a distinctly proggy flavor. Nice! Check out my latest song called Canto II: A Rough Beast (To Stave Off The Rot)

strangedream	strangedream said 912 days ago (November 22nd, 2010)
	By the way Lyrics for The Ocean were written by a dear friend of mine, Peter Holbrook. Can't take credit for them, although I'd like to, since they are brilliant! Check out my latest song called Glad You're Lonely Too w/ Alackbass, Paddler, and Scofugate

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 912 days ago (November 22nd, 2010)
	Nice juxtaposition The fantastic female vocals are a great contrast to the lower guitars and keys. The song really knits comfortably together and was an enjoyable journey. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Autumn Falling

lavalamp	lavalamp said 912 days ago (November 22nd, 2010)
	Yeah What can anyone say? Excellent song, excellent voice. Very original, too. LOVED IT LL Check out my latest song called A Funky Little Thing

crissew

crissew said 912 days ago (November 22nd, 2010)

I would recognize that
guitar sound anywhere. You have a very distinct sound to your guitar. Very interesting fusion of sounds here. Very cool how the guitar dances around the vocal here. The sparse synth in the background fills it out nicely too. Of course Natalie's voice shines here as it always does. It is perhaps a bit low in the mix at times but how can I help wanting to hear more of those beautiful pipes! The drums are right in the pocket and sound great as well! Very cool tune, Sarah McLaughlin meets Al DiMeola!

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ShadowofNine	ShadowofNine said 912 days ago (November 22nd, 2010)
	Awesome collab Luv every part of this track...Bravo yu all... Check out my latest song called A Sad Goodbye (Julia's Song)

Gaylen75	Gaylen75 said 912 days ago (November 22nd, 2010)
	Great this is great. Check out my latest song called You Got It Going (by Speakeasy Sway)

rabittwhole	rabittwhole said 912 days ago (November 22nd, 2010)
	just an excellent track guys ...all the right players and a solid arrangement. wow and ...well done all! Check out my latest song called 2U

drakonis

drakonis said 912 days ago (November 22nd, 2010)

intriguing new take
I do like the new proggy undertow here, very cool soundbed and drumwork, but I think that the new angular waves tend to wash over Natalie's gentler vox for the most part, and her singing gets lost in the mix, not volume-wise, but style-wise. Perhaps if she sang this with more intensity for this particular mix, but then it may not match the message of the lyrics... not sure. Just my thoughts on this.
ttfn,
Drakonis

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awigze	awigze said 911 days ago (November 22nd, 2010)
	Edgy If Gentle Giant lived next door to Natalie. this is wonderful... looking forward to more Oceanside properties. Nat's voice is soooooo good! Love all the tones here.... Check out my latest song called Dark Waters w/scofugate, ktb, Pickquickrecords, Ren-Tin-10

jdholliday	jdholliday said 911 days ago (November 22nd, 2010)
	Wow Steve! This is spectacular, I loved this song and thought the same and you did it dude! Awesome!!!!!!! Check out my latest song called Please Help, Pride of NYC needs tracks!

ktholliday	ktholliday said 911 days ago (November 22nd, 2010)
	~ Ocean ~ So happy I didn't miss this one! I really enjoyed listening, to all of your music!!! I am a fan of yours!!~ Thanks again, for the DL! ~ Take good care ~ Katy ~ Check out my latest song called open collab rock song

Six-Nail-Coffin	Six-Nail-Coffin said 911 days ago (November 23rd, 2010)
	Better late than never to chime in. Great song, incredible production, and killer vocal performance. what moere do you need?! Check out my latest song called Svartalfpolska

egobandit	egobandit said 911 days ago (November 23rd, 2010)
	Wow What an immense sound subtle but powerful, the progressions in this are top notch! The singing is angelic and the song is just greatness! A download for sure! Check out my latest song called walkin out my door

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 910 days ago (November 24th, 2010)
	wow... How did I miss this Steve!? Anything with you and Natalie will be an instant fav!!! This is so amazingly cool! Check out my latest song called My 911

RAVENS	RAVENS said 892 days ago (December 12th, 2010)
	Awesome How on earth did I miss this? I recently heard this song from Nat & loved it. This is very cool too, has more of an upbeat kind of feel, yet still has that smoothness. Terrific collab, I hope you're over your flu! RAVEN ;-) Check out my latest song called Tattooed Scars (w/ Sigmund, Scofugate, Rok41)

Char	Char said 881 days ago (December 22nd, 2010)
	Sounds good to me, Steve. Great band. Thanks. Check out my latest song called The Sea

VicDiesel

VicDiesel said 878 days ago (December 25th, 2010)

Good stuff
The opening of this track is very strong.

But then the backing tracks start to build up, and the vocals (somewhere around the 1:00 mark, or 2:06 where that pad comes in) could use a bit more intensity. Maybe just a bit more forward in the mix, maybe sung differently, maybe simply not build up the background that much? Dunno, but I feel a bit of a mismatch.

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papag	papag said 875 days ago (December 29th, 2010)
	Fully realized The Ocean soothes and stimulates at the same time. Nicely constructed with cool breaks. The lead vocals are fantastic. Thanks for the dl :) Check out my latest song called How Can I Know?

composerclark	composerclark said 874 days ago (December 29th, 2010)
	Haunting This is great! Kind of dark, but pretty, and a very nice production. Beautiful voice! Check out my latest song called Momma's Song

BirdmanWayne94	BirdmanWayne94 said 873 days ago (December 30th, 2010)
	Gosh... ... this is fantastic! Holy cow, this is radio-ready. It's sad that we don't hear such a quality in modern music. Everyone did a fabulous job here... I think this lineup should do more! :) Check out my latest song called (An Untitled) Intro

hackneybloke

hackneybloke said 873 days ago (December 31st, 2010)

the ocean
yes....edgier pop tune. natalie has a great vocal style....unpretentious....none of that growling or allovertheplace warbling that passes for 'singing' nowadays. love the 'classical orchestra' additions. great mix. scott cool. can't hear the lyrics properly but they sound effortless so they're probably well strung together. shades of 'hit me with your rhythm stick' in the 'stops'. cool track steve.

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Name: Steve Stone
Location: Pleasanton CA United States

My name is Steve Stone. I live in the San Francisco bay area, originally from Louisville, Ky. College at Indiana University. My focus in school was between music, math and computer science. I played music professionally off and on during the earl... [see more]

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