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Broken Hearts


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michaeljayklein

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Yanno, I wrote what I thought was this this very beautiful and poignant ballad revolving around that familiar theme of having one's heart broken. But it was so damned long and so boring (as those songs are want to be) that I scrapped it and just kind of condensed the whole thing down to the very basics and here it is.
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Uploaded: Jul 29, 2011 - 10:15:24 PM
Last Updated: Sep 05, 2011 - 06:42:37 PM Last Played: May 30, 2013 - 11:15:48 AM
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RAVENS said 691 days ago (July 29th, 2011)
HAHA
Okay, so you read my mind! Now this was terrific, too short but oh so straight-forward and to the point. Nuts to you, too funny! Love this, love you, you da bestest!

Imps ;-)
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michaeljayklein said 691 days ago (July 29th, 2011)
Am I an incurable romtantic or what?
Well, yanno Impsie, I really hate singing those kinds of songs anyway, so this was the condensed version and I'm glad you liked it--hope you didn't snorkle any coffee while you listened! You take care now, xox
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egobandit said 691 days ago (July 29th, 2011)
its all over baby
stay away from the onion rings, an abrupt ending but classic none the less!
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michaeljayklein said 691 days ago (July 29th, 2011)
Thanks Tim
Well, consider this my "One Minute" challenge song. I'm always months behind these things! Maybe in four months I'll have my "Pass On It" challenge track ramped and ready to go. Thanks for listening! Michael
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tf10music said 691 days ago (July 29th, 2011)
playful
your voice is smooth as ever. You certainly know how to make a statement...the abrupt ending said as much as another 8 minutes of song.
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michaeljayklein said 691 days ago (July 29th, 2011)
Hey thanks!
Yeah, I have to agree with you--sometimes less is better! Glad you liked this thing--and thanks for listening! Michael
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Skean said 691 days ago (July 30th, 2011)
Man o man
Short and concise, love it… Be well.
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michaeljayklein said 690 days ago (July 30th, 2011)
Hey there Kenta!
Well, I figured another minute or so of this would have sounded just like the first minute, so what the hell, yanno? Thanks again and take care now! Michael
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KCsGROOVE said 691 days ago (July 30th, 2011)
Way tooo short!
Man, it was over before I knew it :-)
Could listen for much longer
What a timing! :-)
Cool work, Sir!
KC
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michaeljayklein said 690 days ago (July 30th, 2011)
Hi Cees
I think all songs should be about this length---glad to hear from you and thanks again! Michael
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SCJohnson59 said 691 days ago (July 30th, 2011)
Will you stop!?! :D
Just when I thought it was gonna kick in the damn thing is WAY too short! :P I can SO see The Nicholas Brothers dancing to this! :) PLEASE develop this!!
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michaeljayklein said 690 days ago (July 30th, 2011)
Scotty!
You remember the Nicholas Brothers! Good for you--they were just incredible (and watching them in their movies today, one doesn't really realize how incredibly young they were--Harold was just a kid! Sorry this was short, but maybe next time.....You take care now and thanks for stopping in! Michael
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magnatone said 691 days ago (July 30th, 2011)
Broken Hearts
more please
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michaeljayklein said 690 days ago (July 30th, 2011)
Otay 'Panky!

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ShadowofNine said 691 days ago (July 30th, 2011)
Broken Hearts
Awesome, funny and short, just like my....oh never mind...had me Michael...
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michaeljayklein said 690 days ago (July 30th, 2011)
Don't go there Dave! :)
Thanks for dropping by and if nothing else, this thing might make a good ring tone or something (??) You take care now--hope all is going well for you up dere! Michael
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Jarvoid said 691 days ago (July 30th, 2011)
This is like that
piece in " THe Mask " at the end in the clu.......what? That is too short ...do more ....NOW !!!!! Ok condensed ...but minituarised and then transistorised and then shrunk wrapped to oblivion ! That is going too far .....lol


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michaeljayklein said 690 days ago (July 30th, 2011)
Chris
Yanno, I never have seen that flick! Some years ago, I did a version of "Cuban Pete" and everybody was telling me they heard it in "The Mask"--I had no idea (I just remember Desi Arnaz singing on an old record I had!) Thanks for stopping in--as always, your comments are a delight to read and much appreciated! Take care now, Michael
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PaulaMunk said 690 days ago (July 30th, 2011)
Love your sign.
The incredible shrinking song. Not even a minute. Take the pink pill and make another longer one. (I don't mean anything but that you should make another song. You people!) Certainly wasn't boring and I agree with Chris. This could've been in The Mask. Thanks.
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michaeljayklein said 690 days ago (July 30th, 2011)
Paula
Well, I can't make anything yet until I write the rest--but glad you enjoyed what I slapped down so far! Thanks again Char, Michael
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FEEL said 690 days ago (July 30th, 2011)
So
Secret agent like. But all in all... It's not long enough and it's not boring. Thanks for sharing, enjoyed!
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michaeljayklein said 690 days ago (July 30th, 2011)
Hi John
Ah, yanno, I've listened to 33 seconds of water running on this site--stuff like that--so I guessed a minute or so of this would work just as well. I'm working on the rest, but in the interim, I greatly appreciated hearing from ya--take care now! Michael
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Vic Holman said 690 days ago (July 30th, 2011)
short order cook
yes, pancakes to go. boy that was a quick meal........nice!
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michaeljayklein said 689 days ago (July 31st, 2011)
Thanks VH!

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Keedee said 690 days ago (July 30th, 2011)
Broken Hearts
A short Classic!


michaeljayklein said 689 days ago (July 31st, 2011)
And dassissit! Thanks Lyn!

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jiguma said 690 days ago (July 30th, 2011)
Perfect!
Short, sweet and funny - what more could a person want on a rather chilly Sunday morning?
:)
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michaeljayklein said 689 days ago (July 31st, 2011)
A warm coat? Thanks again Neil!

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Philip18 said 690 days ago (July 31st, 2011)
It Swings!
Love the lyrics! I'm not sure whether you'll take it as a compliment that it's brevity is part of the secret of its success, but it's meant as one! Stunning brassy opening suggests this will be a full on dance tune, so it's quick ending is a shock, but it brings a smile to the face as you realiase that the singer isn't wasting any more time on the relationship. Clever idea brilliantly done!
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michaeljayklein said 689 days ago (July 31st, 2011)
Hey Phillip!
Well, some who know me well, realize I really hate singing those kinds of songs (something I should learn to deal with!), so glad you thought this quickie had some merit---thanks again! Michael
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roblox said 690 days ago (July 31st, 2011)
LOL
Great man!!!!
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michaeljayklein said 689 days ago (July 31st, 2011)
Thanks Mr. Blox!

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MarkHolbrook said 690 days ago (July 31st, 2011)
I still
would love to know how you lay down these musical background! Your vocals are legendary as we all know...
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michaeljayklein said 689 days ago (July 31st, 2011)
Thanks Mark
Well, as of late I've been attempting to work on doing my own backings, etc., but where credit is due on my other tracks, I always give the names of the people backing me up in my song intros. Thanks for the kind words and take care now! Michael (PS: This one was done using Mixcraft by the way, for once I didn't mention it!)
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neilh79 said 689 days ago (July 31st, 2011)
Broken Hearts
Funny and true, out with boring and into the fun! Enjoyed muchly
michaeljayklein said 689 days ago (July 31st, 2011)
Happy to hear from ya Neil--thanks again!

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alackbass said 689 days ago (August 1st, 2011)
Broken Hearts
Love that heavy swing. "Brain like a pancake!" Too funny!
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michaeljayklein said 688 days ago (August 2nd, 2011)
Thanks again...

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lengold said 688 days ago (August 1st, 2011)
Brilliant
Cheers
Len

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michaeljayklein said 688 days ago (August 2nd, 2011)
Thanks Len...

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finkeldink said 688 days ago (August 1st, 2011)
MJK and the Groove Merchants rules!
this is awesome! MJK at his finest!

Man I wish it was longer.
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michaeljayklein said 688 days ago (August 2nd, 2011)
Mike!
I knew somebody was missing around here lately--so nice to hear from you! Thanks again for listening to this thing (and hope Neil contacted you because I'd enjoy working with ya again!) Take care now, Michael
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DWL said 688 days ago (August 2nd, 2011)
Short and to the point
Great arrangement, great vocals.

Cheers

Dick
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michaeljayklein said 687 days ago (August 3rd, 2011)
Thanks again Dick!

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gadzooks said 688 days ago (August 2nd, 2011)
Broken Hearts
So good and so short!!! What a great swingin' big band feel ... and your fabulous smooth voice! Too short!!! But loved it!
SG
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michaeljayklein said 687 days ago (August 3rd, 2011)
Stan
Glad you liked what little I had up there! I may forget myself and work some more on this thing...thanks for listening! Michael
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dave_b said 688 days ago (August 2nd, 2011)
Broken Hearts
Great sounding arrangement! I'll be shorting my position in McPike & Co this am :) Clever lyric, great melody, terrific vocal as always. You should keep polishing it.
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michaeljayklein said 687 days ago (August 3rd, 2011)
Thanks Dave!
I will! Besides, I love stuff in the minor key! Thanks again, Michael
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drakonis said 688 days ago (August 2nd, 2011)
W.ay T.oo F.unny
Adore the art signage too. Man oh man, that MixCraft thingy kicks some serious Brass... actually sounds pretty darned good... though you were probably correct in shortening it to a minute, that's a lot of notes! :-) Concise. Not my strong point, but I admire it in others. You make me smirk!
ttfn,
Drakonis
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michaeljayklein said 687 days ago (August 3rd, 2011)
Thanks Drak

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SISTERS said 686 days ago (August 3rd, 2011)
LOVE THIS MUSIC!
you are from another era - glad you time travel to our dimension.
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awigze said 686 days ago (August 4th, 2011)
he he
nuts to you and yours! packed a punch. nicely done!
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Loob said 686 days ago (August 4th, 2011)
Oh yeah!
This is fantastic Michael! Just too short man! I was just getting into it and you stopped! What a tease you are! Guess I'll just have to get my ass back here and listen to some of your other tracks.... I've been missing out... I'll try. Things have been crazy, but this is worth the effort! I love big band! Top stuff if only a tease!
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Warren Smith said 685 days ago (August 4th, 2011)
The long and the short of it
Just long enough not to feel shortchanged.

My only suggestion is you could've repeated the last line, "I say nuts to you" to make the ending feel definitive.
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ste said 684 days ago (August 5th, 2011)
loving the length
sorry i've not been around to comment on your stuff so much. been busy getting married in my home country. nice to see something original from you, much talent here. onion rings!
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Doadars Uncle said 683 days ago (August 6th, 2011)
Nice!
Nuts! Succinct! Getting over it is perhaps the best option! lol
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Corporal Beef said 683 days ago (August 7th, 2011)
Broken Hearts
Ummm, OK, well, that threw me a curve. I was expecting a "short" ballad, and instead I got :46 of a kickass big band, in-your-face kinda thing, that leaves me somehow craving onion rings. I love it when people just get to the point. Thanks for posting.
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Bob6stringer said 681 days ago (August 8th, 2011)
Brief but schweet.
Sho' is condensed alright! I'll keep the praise short, but no less than ever.
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