(MJCC11) semi [by ste]

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Elevator_Funk

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This is my favorite song of late here on MJ's, I've listened to it countless times, so I thought i'd give it a go. Thanks to 'ste' for letting me have a chance at it.

As far as what I did. I started with the bass line, then the guitar then vox, then added 3 vox harmonies, then added the techno drums then finally the synth line from symptohm PE. After that, I pretty much re-recorded every instrument over again until I was satisfied. Unfortunately, I only decided to do this challenge today and wanted to get it out there, so I didn't give my ears a chance to rest before I mastered it, so I hope it sounds ok on your end.

Thanks for listening. Please check out the original if you haven't yet, ste is a very unique and original songwriter...

http://www.macjams.com/song/63027

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Lyrics

The newborn nymphs drop to the ground where they burrow and live for seventeen years. Slowly growing and no one knowing, underneath the construction, where they will appear. And then one summer, where it's approaching thirty degrees, suddenly, to avoid predation, they will emerge - many eaten by the birds and the bees. They're fucking all over the place in their millions and just for a day they'll fly into my face. Tsuka tsuka boshi.

Song Stats

Hits: 1484
Comments: 45
Fans: 28
Plays: 112
Downloads: 43
Votes: 3
Uploaded: Jan 13, 2011 - 01:39:06 AM
Last Updated: Jan 13, 2011 - 01:42:21 AM Last Played: Apr 07, 2013 - 10:26:26 PM

Song License

Creative Commons License:
Attribution-NoDerivs-NonCommercial

Song Actions

Hardware:

Fender Jazz Bass, Hofner archtop guitar, M-Audio KeyStudio 49, Tascam FireOne input

Software:

Garageband, Symptohm PE

Comments

yohmar	yohmar said 888 days ago (January 13th, 2011)
	Nice Collab Brian Lovely vocals & Sounding great on my dr dre headphones bass is kicking nicely well enjoyed Check out my latest song called Cheers My Good Friend

Elevator_Funk	Elevator_Funk said 887 days ago (January 14th, 2011)
	... thanks man, yours is on the list too... Check out my latest song called E2A

Hickling_Stan	Hickling_Stan said 888 days ago (January 13th, 2011)
	Enjoyed This has quite an early 80's feel to it. Smooth and brooding. The mix sounds good. Ste is a favourite of mine as well. Cheers mark Check out my latest song called Elective Introspective

Elevator_Funk	Elevator_Funk said 887 days ago (January 14th, 2011)
	.... 80's? synth does that to a song doesn't it? and the 80's atari style drums. Check out my latest song called E2A

RochaMalhada	RochaMalhada said 888 days ago (January 13th, 2011)
	Fine cover You picked a great song to cover, and did it very well! . - Harold Check out my latest song called Ascent of a Tree (w Mike_D & FEEL)

Elevator_Funk	Elevator_Funk said 887 days ago (January 14th, 2011)
	.. Yeah, I wish I could write lyrics like that.... Check out my latest song called E2A

davisamerica	davisamerica said 888 days ago (January 13th, 2011)
	ste is amazing ... and this cover is great. I loved his original and this one soars into new places. the vibe here is fluid and you vocals are great. excellent cover mr. funk. Check out my latest song called 12

Elevator_Funk	Elevator_Funk said 887 days ago (January 14th, 2011)
	... yeah kind of risky to take on something that's already perfect. thanks for checking it out. Check out my latest song called E2A

awigze	awigze said 888 days ago (January 13th, 2011)
	ste and E_F nice job! I was listening to it and was really into it and then it was over... no problem, hit replay. Can relate to this as we had those critters in their 17 year onslaught. I think these were every 7 years - whatever. The vocals and the capture of the tune is grand. Check out my latest song called Afraid of the Rain w/ Davisamerica

Elevator_Funk	Elevator_Funk said 887 days ago (January 14th, 2011)
	... i've never seen or been around them in real life, but they make for a good song, lyrically. Check out my latest song called E2A

crissew	crissew said 888 days ago (January 13th, 2011)
	Cool This is very good. A different vibe than STE's which is good. I like the halftime feel you incorporated here. Everything sounds like it is in its right place. Ended a bit soon though :) Enjoyed it! Check out my latest song called The Devil's Argument :P

Elevator_Funk	Elevator_Funk said 887 days ago (January 14th, 2011)
	... ste's songs are always short little dittys arent they? makes you come back for more. Check out my latest song called E2A

ted23	ted23 said 888 days ago (January 13th, 2011)
	Outstanding! Really love it. STE does some super cool stuff and you did it justice. So good but oh so short. Check out my latest song called Living Dead Love Song in Z minor (HALLOWEEN 2012)

Elevator_Funk	Elevator_Funk said 887 days ago (January 14th, 2011)
	... too short, i have a feeling that's the appeal. thanks for listening. Check out my latest song called E2A

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 888 days ago (January 13th, 2011)
	Whoa... Totally killer cover! This is simply great! Check out my latest song called Find Yourself (MJCC2013)

Elevator_Funk	Elevator_Funk said 887 days ago (January 14th, 2011)
	... thanks for checking it out. Check out my latest song called E2A

ShadowofNine	ShadowofNine said 888 days ago (January 13th, 2011)
	Awesome song and cover luv it... Check out my latest song called Theres a Prog in my Soup

Elevator_Funk	Elevator_Funk said 887 days ago (January 14th, 2011)
	... thanks man. Check out my latest song called E2A

tempie	tempie said 888 days ago (January 13th, 2011)
	love that synth line also the chunky rhythm guitar. as the teacher used to say, 'syn-co-pa-tion'. vocals are nicely laid back too, i like the harmonies. this was a great tune from the beginning, tough to improve upon it but i like your take a lot. Check out my latest song called Fan Fiction (Stan Lee Writes Reed Richards)

Elevator_Funk	Elevator_Funk said 887 days ago (January 14th, 2011)
	... thank you. there's no way anyone could do better than the original, it's one of a kind. Check out my latest song called E2A

dantimmermans	dantimmermans said 887 days ago (January 13th, 2011)
	cool mood I liked this a lot, short and sharp. the bass line is super; I'll have to check out the original. Check out my latest song called 'Oh Yeah!' by the band Oh Yeah!

Elevator_Funk	Elevator_Funk said 887 days ago (January 14th, 2011)
	... you better, ste is cool. Check out my latest song called E2A

ste	ste said 887 days ago (January 13th, 2011)
	nice job very much more chilled than the original. flattered, mate. Check out my latest song called friday

Elevator_Funk	Elevator_Funk said 887 days ago (January 14th, 2011)
	... thanks for letting me do it, man. it was fun. Check out my latest song called E2A

jdholliday	jdholliday said 887 days ago (January 13th, 2011)
	wow again! everyone did such amazing work on this challenge, and this shines my friend, I love it! great song and you did an amazing take on it!!!!! Awesome! This easily could be on the radio and blow away the competition! Great work! Check out my latest song called Please Help, Pride of NYC needs tracks!

Elevator_Funk	Elevator_Funk said 887 days ago (January 14th, 2011)
	... thanks man. it's easier to work with someone elses stuff for some reason than it is to put mine out there, kinda liberating in a way. Check out my latest song called E2A

Ed Hannifin	Ed Hannifin said 887 days ago (January 14th, 2011)
	I love the layers.... ...This never sounds crowded, but, listening over headphones, it seems like there are things in every part of the arc of the stereo spread.... There's a great simple hypnotic feel to this... Check out my latest song called Uno/I Like The Way... (with Macaudion, SISTERS, ktb, and ziti)

guygrooves	guygrooves said 886 days ago (January 14th, 2011)
	So glad you came back. I remember this tune in it's original arrangement and I am impressed that you at the very least matched it's magic with your version. Great job on all counts Brian. Peace Check out my latest song called Summer Bossa with sloparts and Loob

alackbass	alackbass said 886 days ago (January 14th, 2011)
	semi I thought I was ste's #1 fan! This is a killer arrangement of a great song! Nice clean production too. Check out my latest song called Close to the Bone by Jerry Quinn

bud	bud said 886 days ago (January 15th, 2011)
	Really great use of space in the parts excellent performances and a wonderful mix.Could have used another round of vox - but I get the event report and out idea. Cool choice of cover. Check out my latest song called fig field

Doadars Uncle	Doadars Uncle said 886 days ago (January 15th, 2011)
	Nice take! Great feel. Gentle kinetics. Check out my latest song called Alone (reboot)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 886 days ago (January 15th, 2011)
	semi excellent. you did a great job here. every thing sounds really good. Check out my latest song called They Must

Daugrin	Daugrin said 885 days ago (January 15th, 2011)
	Insightful... Ste writes great tunes, I enjoyed this one as well, your effort is tops, all that listening really paid off... Daug Check out my latest song called Other Mutha Brother's Reggae

BirdmanWayne94	BirdmanWayne94 said 885 days ago (January 16th, 2011)
	We gotta... ... step out of our comfort zone sometimes, huh? Your vox are great, dude! Let's hear more. Very fine work, my friend! I really like this piece :) Check out my latest song called (An Untitled) Intro

hackneybloke	hackneybloke said 885 days ago (January 16th, 2011)
	semi sounds pretty perfect to my ears. very cool track and excellent vocals throughout. short....but very sweet. Check out my latest song called Every People Know w/Rok41, KTB, Scofugate & Sisters

TERRAPLANE	TERRAPLANE said 882 days ago (January 18th, 2011)
	Excellent! to my ears,, The bass has a R. Water's sound I really dig ,, the vocal & harmonies are perfect in the mix,, & the synth is icing on the cake,, Thanks for the DL. Check out my latest song called COME ON IN MY KITCHEN/ w Pockbluesman

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 882 days ago (January 18th, 2011)
	Spot on Hey Brian, this is a gem. The mix is fantastic and the vocal treatment you gave the song is spot on. ste's lyrics are really original and interesting. Nice work. Regards, Peter. Check out my latest song called Sailor's Warning w jiguma, Philip18

sschedra	sschedra said 882 days ago (January 19th, 2011)
	Brian That's pretty amazing for one day. I think you did a fine job and the mastering is fine on my monitors. I haven't checked in on you in some time. What happened to your back catalog? Check out my latest song called E Lucevan Le Stelle

Demeter7	Demeter7 said 880 days ago (January 20th, 2011)
	Beautiful melody line from the guitar and a really fine vocal attack. Smooth take on ste's original work. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Boogieman Boogie Halloween 2012

FEEL	FEEL said 848 days ago (February 22nd, 2011)
	Very cool Laid back tune with some cool vocals. Almost sounds aquatic. Thanks for sharing. Check out my latest song called Freedom Rings (MJCC2013)

lyzak	lyzak said 822 days ago (March 20th, 2011)
	sounds very ok on this end Audio bliss listening to your treatment of this song. It's got a movement to it that energizes my insides just right. I look forward to hearing the original. There's too much great listening on this site! Check out my latest song called Bro .. with A-man and gadzooks

DarkPlanet	DarkPlanet said 802 days ago (April 8th, 2011)
	Nice Cover This is intense and yet smooth, Great job Top notch! Check out my latest song called Summer Glaze (With cchaplin)

Char

Char said 780 days ago (May 1st, 2011)

You did great.
I think ste is from another planet where people talk in paragraphs with musical backing. This is what one of those people from that planet hears after the same greeting is repeated over and over and gets back to the original wordsmith. A little embellishment here and there but still very ste-ish. Awesome cover, Brian. Thanks.

Check out my latest song called When Loving Is One-sided, Music by Bob Rodgers

tokai	tokai said 780 days ago (May 1st, 2011)
	Nice trippy tune. The lyrics are interesting as too the melody. I could have listened to a little more. Check out my latest song called electric magnetic/Sir Bass

Kicbal	Kicbal said 750 days ago (May 31st, 2011)
	Cool Very Floydish with the guitar sounds and the vocal harmonies. Wish it were longer as the overall effect of the tune was pretty mesmerizing. Check out my latest song called Dirt Oasis (rough mix)

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Name: Brian
Location: Montana

I'm from Montana. My grandparents on my mother's side were prolific musicians, but I suspect everyone needed something to do in the early 1900's before TV. I inherited their natural genetic talent, but was too distracted by video games and MTV to mak... [see more]

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