Put On Your Brave Face

Vic Holman

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so i found out that this has several different time signatures here when i started playing the drum parts on the midi keyboard. 2/4, 4/4, 5/4. usually i'm not counting these things out when i am working them out on the acoustic before recording.

i did the song art today at work when i had a moment of free time.

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Put On Your Brave Face

i miss the laughs today
saw the smiles fade
(fade away)
silver bullets penetrate
(straight to)
straight to the heart
(how i miss)
how i miss the laughs today

put on your brave face (put on your brave face)
show them all you have what it takes
put on your brave face 9put on your brave face)
that is something they can't take away

i heard silence today
echoes from miles away
(you didn't say)
you didn't say a thing
(voices)
voices of ghosts today
(apparitions)
apparitions fade away

put on your brave face (put on your brave face)
show them all you have what it takes
put on your brave face 9put on your brave face)
that is something they can't take away

second vision second sight
it's clear as day and night
(they make plans)
they make plans behind closed doors
(stand up)
stand up and fight or flight
(second vision)
second vision second sight

put on your brave face (put on your brave face)
show them all you have what it takes
put on your brave face 9put on your brave face)
that is something they can't take away

Song Stats

Hits: 1200
Comments: 62
Fans: 36
Plays: 57
Downloads: 36

Uploaded: Jun 23, 2011 - 09:23:17 PM
Last Updated: Jun 23, 2011 - 09:23:17 PM Last Played: Jul 07, 2012 - 04:59:17 PM

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Hardware:

imac, ibanez ew acoustic, epiphone dot deluxe, schector bass, presonus firestudio mobile, audo technica cond. mike

Software:

logic pro 9

Comments

jdholliday	jdholliday said 700 days ago (June 23rd, 2011)
	ahhhh firsties! Again, brilliant,love your stuff dude! Check out my latest song called Please Help, Pride of NYC needs tracks!

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 699 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	thanks James i appreciate your kind words. and thanks for the listen! Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

Llarion

Llarion said 700 days ago (June 23rd, 2011)

Whoa...
Has anyone told you that you sound like Art Garfunkel? And yes, I mean that as a compliment! Love the fearless exploration of changing meters.. Kind of an old-meets-new sensibility, combining modern technique with old-school flourishes like the phase shifted guitar.. Solid playing throughout, I enjoyed your melodic approach to soloing a lot. Thanks!!

Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 699 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	thanks i chose to sing a bit on the falsetto side on this one, mostly to ride over the acoustics, since the range can get a bit to much in the same ballpark. when i work on a song i don't factor in time signatures i just go for figuring it's always 4/4. thanks for the listen Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

airportseven	airportseven said 700 days ago (June 23rd, 2011)
	Another excellent edition in the Klaatu experience. Great artwork - is it a photo image you manipulated or did you build it from scratch? Check out my latest song called 4.22.13 first thing

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 699 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	thanks Kevin this one is a photo whipped up in photoshop. maybe 10 minutes spent. otherwise the song would have to wait a few days to get posted. it had been sitting around for a while as is Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

finkeldink	finkeldink said 700 days ago (June 23rd, 2011)
	yeah man Very cool stuff Vic! That lead is right there. I was kind of noodling along with my guitar. Me likey. Check out my latest song called The Trader (Curtain Call- with Loob and egodays)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 699 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	thanks Michael originally i was going to do something different with effected voices during the break. i thought since i already had a guitar plugged in, might as well play along. this was the second take Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

sloparts	sloparts said 700 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	Put On Your Brave Face That's something they can't take away. Wonderful lines Vic. This has a very Beatles sound to it, maybe something they left off the Sargent Pepper album but had intended to put on it like. Very cool sounds Vic. Ed Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 699 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	thanks Ed. everyone needs their brave face and dignity at times. thanks again for the listen Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

ted23	ted23 said 700 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	Face off! Finally a song about putting a face on. Instead of having it rocked off! :) Vic, I love your style man. The crispy guitars and understated backing are a nice base fir what I think is a bit of a vocal show from yourself. Very cool vocals. Ace solo and tasty flashes of lead. Cool song Check out my latest song called Living Dead Love Song in Z minor (HALLOWEEN 2012)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 699 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	thanks Ed. face on......face off..........karate klaatu the unseen movie. the lead has a kind of classical style seems to me, it was a second take and seemed to work well i thought Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

Morning Light	Morning Light said 700 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	Brave Face....Wow Lyrics went straight into me. I had a dream yesterday that this would fit perfectly to. You execute this brilliantly. Check out my latest song called Who Dreams Above the Waves?

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 699 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	thanks Linda i was pretty sure that some people could relate. i've had to put on a brave face myself quite a few times Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

alackbass	alackbass said 700 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	Put On Your Brave Face Very impressive piece that bridges the gap between alternative and progressive. As always, a wide range of quality guitar sounds. Very good production and mix! Check out my latest song called Just Ain't Worth a Song (2 Track)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 699 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	thanks Andrew i was kind of on a fence under which genre to put this. it does kind of sit in the glam rock to me but that's not a category i guess. thanks again Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

J_Gretch	J_Gretch said 700 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	Brave Face Agree with Andrew on the alt progressive thing...This is like one of those cool deep track gems that you find on a well produced LP. And it's really cool how Gort has evolved,,that 3D blue look suits him. Check out my latest song called Psycho

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 699 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	thanks J I have quite a few odd chord voicings in the verse and solo section so the progressive really comes out of that, at least i think it does Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

neilh79	neilh79 said 700 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	Put on Your Brave Face Excellent Vic, really like this song has a real rock vibe well done Check out my latest song called Resurrection of Life Final Mix! (w/ Loob, Rok41, Symphony101, Gadzooks)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 699 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	thanks Neil i appreciate you giving some time to give this song a listen. Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

SISTERS	SISTERS said 700 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	veddy interestiing i miss the laughs today - darn good hookish line. i like your music a lot - the time changes and the slightly exotic eastern vibe make for a fascinating listen. i dig your vocal delivery on this- smooth, airy, and fits the musical mood just right....swell job, this! anne Check out my latest song called UNIVERSAL SONG w Astronomusic & 24 Soloists

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 699 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	thanks Anne thanks for the kind words and i appreciate you time for the listen. Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

racerat	racerat said 700 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	Brave Face Beautiful shimmering acoustic tones on this. Really beautiful and clean. Like the openness and airiness of this one. Kind of a trippy Summer of Love feel to it. RR Check out my latest song called My Broken Sky

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 699 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	Thanks Philip i spent a week just playing the acoustic over and over before i started recording... and wouldn't ya know it.... i couldn't get the same pattern going for a while..... finally got it together and whizzed right through it Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 700 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	Vic rocks again ! Everything perfect and what a cool artwork ! You truly have awesome (multiple) talents ! Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 698 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	Thanks Ives thanks for the support. it's folks like you that keep me going on creating tunes at M.J. Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

gadzooks	gadzooks said 699 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	Put On Your Brave Face Nice guitar sounds ... the acoustic nice and crisp. Excellent mix. Interesting time changes and chord progressions ... your vocals are great. I like what happens at 1:50 ... really cool melodic guitar part. Enjoyed this! SG Check out my latest song called Song of Life

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 698 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	THANKS thanks for your time to give this a listen i very much appreciate it Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

Soundhound	Soundhound said 699 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	Good song... It's the truth, they can't take what they don't know is there Well Said...... Cool vocals with a solid track and mix I........LIKE IT..... Check out my latest song called Call To Arms...

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 698 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	thank you very much put on a brave face and put your best foot forward, sometimes ya just have to. Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

egobandit	egobandit said 699 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	put on Vic you always draw me in , as long as there is Vic there will allways be MJ's I put my brave face on while listening Cool ending love the la la las Check out my latest song called walkin out my door

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 698 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	thanks Tim originally i added the la la's just to humor myself when i recorded the vocal tracks, then i thought i might as well leave them in Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

RAVENS	RAVENS said 699 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	Coolness Love the album art! What a great song, it has a haunting melody, which I really like. Your voice sounds awesome, the lyrics are great too. RAVEN ;-) Check out my latest song called Tattooed Scars (w/ Sigmund, Scofugate, Rok41)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 698 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	Thanks Dani the music sat around for a couple of weeks. i just wasn't sure what i was to write and didn't really feel up for it...... but it came together in the end Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

FEEL	FEEL said 699 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	I like The acoustics in this. Your vocals sound so good and as always I enjoy your style. Check out my latest song called I Want Emoticon

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 698 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	the acoustics the acoustic i use has a xlr output that really gives a nice tone and presence even when the strings should of have been replaced a long time ago Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

dave_b	dave_b said 698 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	Put On Your Brave Face The shifting time signatures and creative chord voicings turned out great! I agree with the others on the alt/prog combo. Overlapping vocals work well. The acoustic sounds fabulous. Great solo! Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 698 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	Thanks Dave i always like figuring out some different chord voicings, it kinda keeps the interest going for me thanks again for your time to listen Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

jfisenne	jfisenne said 698 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	I can't add much to the comments above, but this is really nice. Appropriate pic. 1:52 - 2:48 is nice solo/break. Is that you playing the bass too? Anyhow - nice! Check out my latest song called She's One Of The Walking Dead

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 697 days ago (June 26th, 2011)
	thanks! i appreciate your time for the listen. yes i'm playing the bass as well on this. thanks again Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

lavalamp	lavalamp said 698 days ago (June 26th, 2011)
	Brilliant in everyway I don't know where you get all this creativity and talent, but can I have some. please. This is your most original tune to date. Knocked me out. Home run. LL Check out my latest song called A Funky Little Thing

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 697 days ago (June 26th, 2011)
	Thanks Dave i did get another hang up for lyrics for 2 weeks on this one. plus, i just wasn't up for singing during that time. maybe i'm slooooowing down. Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

tempie	tempie said 697 days ago (June 27th, 2011)
	brave face you've got the best sounding acoustic guitars on MJ. hands down. and that solo is sweet - i listened several times, and i love how it has it's own melody and concept apart from the tune yet the emotion is the same so it fits right in. Check out my latest song called Fan Fiction (Stan Lee Writes Reed Richards)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 694 days ago (June 29th, 2011)
	thanks Craig the acoustic really needs the strings to be replaced. it still sounded alright so i let it slip. originally i wasn't going to do a solo. since i had the guitar already plugged in for laying down a different part i thought i would jam over it for a time killer. this was the second take and i decided it was a keeper Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

TobinMueller

TobinMueller said 697 days ago (June 27th, 2011)

Gort progresses
I dig the dark progression, the many sounds you chose and achieved with your layered guitars, and the shimmering brightness of the mix. The changing meter seems to catch you be surprise at times, when your vocals are slightly behind. I like the layered vocals when they line up, they create a very nice texture along with the fab guitars in there. Thanks for sharing this series.

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

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 694 days ago (June 29th, 2011)
	Thanks Tobin i will need to revisit the vocals when i have distanced myself from the song. the more subtle guitar parts seem to be where i spent most time with. i would keep change ideas , effects, patterns but i think i actually ended up with what i originally had. isn't that the way Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

tokai	tokai said 694 days ago (June 30th, 2011)
	Love that image put on your brave face. Vic your sound and styling are unique. Love the climbing guitar and that chord selection. This sounds like a really early Scorpions tune. Check out my latest song called yucatec

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 690 days ago (July 3rd, 2011)
	thanks Steve thanks for the time to listen, appreciated Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

ramonaji	ramonaji said 692 days ago (July 1st, 2011)
	this is highly impressive! I'm hearing something GIANT in this piece! Check out my latest song called Nobody Knows You (Italian Dance Remix by Andy Fox!)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 690 days ago (July 3rd, 2011)
	Thanks Ramona i did play with a jumbo sized guitar that's kinda close to giant ;) Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

DWL	DWL said 692 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	Excellent lyrics Another classy offering. Beautifully played and sung. Cheers Dick ps sorry I'm late Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 690 days ago (July 3rd, 2011)
	thanks Dick i did get hung up for 3 weeks. no idea for lyrics or even wanting to lay down vocal tracks for that matter. so i did end up putting on my............... Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

that80sboy	that80sboy said 691 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	wow! this kinda has that blow me away feel to it....floydish.....awesome! Check out my latest song called the battle goes on

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 690 days ago (July 3rd, 2011)
	thanks! i appreciate the listen........ and i really enjoyed your latest post! Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

ktb	ktb said 691 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	Put On Your Brave Face meters, schmeters I just like it. Your vocal (and the backing ones) are killer. Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 690 days ago (July 3rd, 2011)
	freestylin' when i worked this out just sitting on the couch i wasn't counting anything out. you sometimes get the feeling that a bit needs a extra beat to breathe...........and think about the chord change,ha Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

mowguy3	mowguy3 said 691 days ago (July 3rd, 2011)
	Jumps out and never stops. Like the write.... A style of your own Vic. A fine ride, Thanks.... Check out my latest song called What Would That Make Me?

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 690 days ago (July 3rd, 2011)
	thanks Russ thanks for riding the vic train. i appreciate the listen Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

Sigmund	Sigmund said 687 days ago (July 6th, 2011)
	Your Brave Face Catchy hook on the choruses - by the end I'm humming along (I don't sing)! I like the Janes Addiction style of vocals on this. Cool solo too. Sorry I'm so late getting here, Vic, but I really enjoyed this one none the less! Sig Check out my latest song called Under Your Bed - feat. strangedream, rok41 & Steve Ritter

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 679 days ago (July 14th, 2011)
	thanks Sig i'm even later in replying, thanks for catching this humming and all Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

Moviz	Moviz said 682 days ago (July 12th, 2011)
	The clarity is what always strikes me about your work and that means there's no room for bum notes or mistakes or we'll hear them clearly..... perfect performance here Vic; lovely crisp sounds vocally and instrumentally.... wonderful production and excellent lyrics.... the art-work's good too.... top work, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 679 days ago (July 14th, 2011)
	thanks Maurice i usually have the songs pretty well practiced before i hit the record button. if i goof like say in a verse i will start over from the beginning of the section and start over. kinda old school style 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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