Don't Pretend with lholden

Loob

Genre: Rock

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I have a list of ongoing projects (partial) on my project site, in various stages of completion. This song progression was roughed out and sitting on the site's list, and had been for a couple years. Along came my dear friend Laurie Holden, and grabbed it up. She said she liked it and had some lyrics written that she thought fit. So she came up with this vocal melody and auditioned. I immediately loved it! What a beautiful girl she is with a beautiful voice! So we worked on it a bit and here is the finished product! I knew I was listing these tracks on my site for a reason. She just happened to browse to it one day and the rest as they say is history. I wrote and performed all of the music. Laurie wrote and performed all of the vocals and lyrics. A much enjoyed co-authoring!

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Lyrics

It all started with a space on the couch
A place in the world where one could check out
Where all the curious eyes
Could not experience pain without end

Guilty of...
Depression, aggression, obsession, denial
The final end
Don't pretend
Don't pretend

Well, from the couch there was a move to the chair
A desolate and unnerving stare
Through the sliding glass panes of our lives
Images reflect one's own strife

Guilty of...
Depression, aggression, obsession, denial
The final end
Don't pretend
Don't pretend

-bridge-

How many minutes in an hour?
Oh How many minutes in a day?
How many in a year?
How many lives are wasting away?
Oh Could it be enough power
To chase the night away?

There were the moments of laughter and joy
Photo smiles were not a toy
Those were the days that cruised by like the wind
Images could not be bent

Guilty of...
Depression, aggression, obsession, denial
The final end
Don't pretend
Don't pretend

Song Stats

Hits: 1339
Comments: 48
Fans: 24
Plays: 181
Downloads: 34
Votes: 3
Uploaded: Jul 01, 2011 - 08:21:07 PM
Last Updated: Jul 01, 2011 - 08:21:07 PM Last Played: May 17, 2013 - 09:08:48 AM

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Comments

JAB24	JAB24 said 686 days ago (July 1st, 2011)
	Don't Pretend with lholden I really really love the lead guitar ! very up beat. Nice work. Check out my latest song called I Didn't Want To Say Goodbye

Loob	Loob said 686 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	Thank you James for your listen and comment Check out my latest song called Maybe You Will (new drums)/w Gadzooks, adf, Susan, Glenn, and Pete

hackneybloke

hackneybloke said 686 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)

don't pretend
heard an earlier version of this if you remember, and was very taken with it. laura's voice is stunning here.....she sounds like carole king...i love carole king.....i now love laura holden. the rest is also sensational....it's so pro sounding.....everything just at the right level dynamically. a seriously cool retro seventies track....whilst at the same time being timeless and of the moment. i love the lead guitar on the outro. fantastic collaboration. be very proud, both of you.

Check out my latest song called Every People Know w/Rok41, KTB, Scofugate & Sisters

Loob	Loob said 686 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	Carole is my wife's favorite. And I agree that Laurie rocks this! Thanks Julian! Check out my latest song called Maybe You Will (new drums)/w Gadzooks, adf, Susan, Glenn, and Pete

PeterB7858

PeterB7858 said 686 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)

A classy combination...
Hi Laura and Freddie. Ah, what a combination. Laura, your vocals are wonderful and you came up with a great melody/lyric combination over Freddie's classy backer (I had a listen to this too and had worked up a partially completed song but didn't get around to pursuing it). Glad I was too lazy... I really like where it has gone. Congratulations both of you. Regards, Peter.

Check out my latest song called The Long Way (w/ Saltaireguru77)

Loob	Loob said 686 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	Well Pete You already know what a pleasure she is to work with! We both wish a speedy recovery for you my friend! Thanks! Check out my latest song called Maybe You Will (new drums)/w Gadzooks, adf, Susan, Glenn, and Pete

KCsGROOVE	KCsGROOVE said 686 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	don't pretend Dig it , right from the first note. Cool songwriting, guitarplaying and lovely vocals! Fav and download! :-) KC Check out my latest song called I DON'T LIKE IT

Loob	Loob said 686 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	Thank you KC For faving and downloading. We appreciate it. Check out my latest song called Maybe You Will (new drums)/w Gadzooks, adf, Susan, Glenn, and Pete

alackbass	alackbass said 686 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	Don't Pretend with lholden Very cool! The groove, organ, and minor blues progression, makes the backing track sound like a lost track from The Doors' Strange Days record. Of course the soaring female vocal, modern rock guitar tones, and modern production place it firmly in the present. Great mix too! Check out my latest song called Just Ain't Worth a Song (2 Track)

Loob	Loob said 686 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	Well that is a great compliment. I can hear that too Andrew. The bass and organ together do kinda have a Doors feel to them. Thank you! Check out my latest song called Maybe You Will (new drums)/w Gadzooks, adf, Susan, Glenn, and Pete

Philip18	Philip18 said 686 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	Powerful Outstanding musicianship here - love that guitar (bothe tone and lines you are playing) and of course the drums that drive the whole thing. The vocal grabs attention. Brilliant! Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

Loob	Loob said 686 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	We thank you Philip! Hope to have more from Laurie and I to post soon! Check out my latest song called Maybe You Will (new drums)/w Gadzooks, adf, Susan, Glenn, and Pete

gadzooks	gadzooks said 686 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	Don't Pretend with lholden Wow, like the guitar on this. And that organ ... this is right down my alley. Love it man. Real bluesy rockin' groove. Vocals are fantastic!. Your drums sound great ... man nothing like real drums. Great production. This rocks! SG Check out my latest song called A Fly

Loob	Loob said 686 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	Coming from you that means a lot Stan You da man and we appreciate you liking our collab. Check out my latest song called Maybe You Will (new drums)/w Gadzooks, adf, Susan, Glenn, and Pete

DWL	DWL said 686 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	What a blast! Great beginning and it just gets better. Excellent work. Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

Loob	Loob said 686 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	Cool Glad you enjoyed it Dick so did we... Thanks man. Check out my latest song called Maybe You Will (new drums)/w Gadzooks, adf, Susan, Glenn, and Pete

Corporal Beef	Corporal Beef said 686 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	Don't Pretend Great performances by the two of you. Sounds great in my cans...everything is well placed. Thanks for posting. Check out my latest song called 12.31.12

Loob	Loob said 686 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	Thank you Jason. I couldn't ask for better than Laurie to work with. Check out my latest song called Maybe You Will (new drums)/w Gadzooks, adf, Susan, Glenn, and Pete

davisamerica	davisamerica said 686 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	1:15 guitars made my ears giggle. Rock solid tune and hats off to Laurie. Guys this is quiet good. Check out my latest song called 12

Loob	Loob said 686 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	We made ys laugh. LOL That makes my day Jack! Thanks man. Check out my latest song called Maybe You Will (new drums)/w Gadzooks, adf, Susan, Glenn, and Pete

mrattue	mrattue said 686 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	Amazing to think that these two parts didn't arise naturally together, they are so well suited. in a way, i suppose they did, in a musical sense. The 'how many minutes in an hour' passage reminded me of ABBA (which is good, for me!) Impressive and enjoyable. Marc Check out my latest song called Merrily Down The Stream

Loob	Loob said 686 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	Marc That passage to me has a Freddy Mercury feeling to it. Where she kinda makes her voice growl. She is an amazing vocalist and and equally amazing person on top of it. If you ever get a chance to work with her, you'll see what I mean. She is a one of a kind. Thanks! Check out my latest song called Maybe You Will (new drums)/w Gadzooks, adf, Susan, Glenn, and Pete

neilh79	neilh79 said 686 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	Dont Pretend Excellent song and a great story how it came about, really glad it happened well done Check out my latest song called Resurrection of Life Final Mix! (w/ Loob, Rok41, Symphony101, Gadzooks)

Loob	Loob said 686 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	Thanks Neil. Yeah ya never know when someone is going to come along and finish one of your songs huh? I've had many just sitting for years, and who knows.... The next one that gets finished could be any one of them at any time. It's why I maintain a projects listing, and let people browse them. Check out my latest song called Maybe You Will (new drums)/w Gadzooks, adf, Susan, Glenn, and Pete

davisamerica2	davisamerica2 said 686 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	I don't have to pretend. I loved this. Two years on a shelf? Tsk, tsk, tsk. Great song great music. Wonderful vocals. T Check out my latest song called Muddy Fields/ w DWL & rmarris

Loob	Loob said 686 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	Thanks Terry I get a lot finished but I also have a lot unfinished. I am constantly working on other folk's songs too, but every once in awhile i get to finish one of my own... Thanks man. Check out my latest song called Maybe You Will (new drums)/w Gadzooks, adf, Susan, Glenn, and Pete

Moviz	Moviz said 686 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	Pro to the hilt..... Great musicianship and vocals.... comes out and grabs you..... love it, regards M Check out my latest song called Monet's Garden (new)

Loob	Loob said 686 days ago (July 2nd, 2011)
	Thanks Maurice I love working with her. That's all I can say. Check out my latest song called Maybe You Will (new drums)/w Gadzooks, adf, Susan, Glenn, and Pete

lholden	lholden said 685 days ago (July 3rd, 2011)
	What can I say? Thank you very much to everybody for their wonderfully supportive comments. Working with Freddy on this was my pleasure. He is such a talented, inspired musician as well as a top notch person. Thanks!! Let's hope that there will be more collabs to post from us soon:) All the best. Check out my latest song called If Only We Could

Loob	Loob said 684 days ago (July 4th, 2011)
	You're such a champion doll Laurie! You've left me in awe on this one! Check out my latest song called Maybe You Will (new drums)/w Gadzooks, adf, Susan, Glenn, and Pete

dave_b	dave_b said 685 days ago (July 3rd, 2011)
	Don't Pretend with lholden I agree with Andrew on the Doors reference. This is a great sounding track. Great arrangement. The instruments are separated in the mix. I like the vocals and the performances are tight. Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

Loob	Loob said 684 days ago (July 4th, 2011)
	More compliments! Thanks Dave! Check out my latest song called Maybe You Will (new drums)/w Gadzooks, adf, Susan, Glenn, and Pete

H3nry	H3nry said 685 days ago (July 3rd, 2011)
	Don't Pretend Great combination! This rocks. Had Janice Joplin sung with the Doors... Check out my latest song called Mic check

Loob	Loob said 684 days ago (July 4th, 2011)
	Laurie rocks! No doubt. Thanks Henry! Check out my latest song called Maybe You Will (new drums)/w Gadzooks, adf, Susan, Glenn, and Pete

finkeldink	finkeldink said 684 days ago (July 3rd, 2011)
	Nice! Wow, this one starts off right from the get go. Very cool song! Nice bluesy rpogressions but in a new wave sort of way. I really like Laurie's vox. Nice! Check out my latest song called The Trader (Curtain Call- with Loob and egodays)

Loob	Loob said 684 days ago (July 4th, 2011)
	Thanks Eddie! Much appreciated! Check out my latest song called Maybe You Will (new drums)/w Gadzooks, adf, Susan, Glenn, and Pete

PaddyNavinCaryatid	PaddyNavinCaryatid said 681 days ago (July 7th, 2011)
	Bluesy .. and put me in mind of late 80's Fleetwood Mac. Laurie's voice has a hint of Christine Perfect, but with stronger tone and your guitar rocks like Lindsay Buckingham. Great tune, great voice, brilliant collab. Check out my latest song called Get Out of Town (V.2)

Loob	Loob said 681 days ago (July 7th, 2011)
	Thank you Paddy High praise indeed. Glad you enjoyed it! Check out my latest song called Maybe You Will (new drums)/w Gadzooks, adf, Susan, Glenn, and Pete

TobinMueller	TobinMueller said 680 days ago (July 8th, 2011)
	Clean mix I dig the organ. (Could maybe use more volume pedal shifting, like a live organ player does, but the organ really adds to the track. Nice settings changes.) Controlled power guitar, not over done. The straight ahead drumming works great. And cool song art. Nice track. Thanks for sharing this. Check out my latest song called Frozen Man (by James Taylor)

Loob	Loob said 680 days ago (July 8th, 2011)
	Thanks Tobin I heard Paddler play so I know what you mean about the volume/dynamics. Check out my latest song called Maybe You Will (new drums)/w Gadzooks, adf, Susan, Glenn, and Pete

mowguy3	mowguy3 said 679 days ago (July 9th, 2011)
	Don't Pretend Jumps right out and never let's go. Solid track my friend. Enjoyed..... Check out my latest song called What Would That Make Me?

Loob	Loob said 679 days ago (July 9th, 2011)
	Thanks Russ Maybe sometime we'll hook up on some collabs huh? Check out my latest song called Maybe You Will (new drums)/w Gadzooks, adf, Susan, Glenn, and Pete

Mosaica	Mosaica said 678 days ago (July 10th, 2011)
	Super! Love this - a bit Stranglers-esque in the music. Bright & clear vocal, and really well mixed in the balance. Congrats all round. Check out my latest song called Stride La Vampa

Loob	Loob said 678 days ago (July 10th, 2011)
	I don't think I've ever heard of Stranglers. I'll have to google that and see what you are talking about. Thanks Rosalind. Check out my latest song called Maybe You Will (new drums)/w Gadzooks, adf, Susan, Glenn, and Pete

awigze	awigze said 678 days ago (July 10th, 2011)
	All is well here Laurie's vocals are stellar on this plain of full rich sound Check out my latest song called Dark Waters w/scofugate, ktb, Pickquickrecords, Ren-Tin-10

Loob	Loob said 678 days ago (July 10th, 2011)
	Thanks Andy I agree. She's a star! Check out my latest song called Maybe You Will (new drums)/w Gadzooks, adf, Susan, Glenn, and Pete

Llarion	Llarion said 678 days ago (July 10th, 2011)
	How'd I miss this? Love that sound you get out of the snare... Cool rock blues thing... Nice dark atmosphere, and a very fine co-write and collab, Laurie has a great set up pipes too! Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

Loob	Loob said 678 days ago (July 10th, 2011)
	Thank you Phil! We appreciate you listen and comment. Check out my latest song called Maybe You Will (new drums)/w Gadzooks, adf, Susan, Glenn, and Pete

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I have been a drummer since about 1974. I've played in bands, and in the studio, and I write and produce. I have been involved in online collaborations since 1998. ... [see more]

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