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a combination of going to my 40th HS reunion, first one i have attended, and a bike ride to work, stringing together a stream of jogged memories from friends that are no longer here...or my usual stream of conscienceness that directs most of my stories.
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Well the neighborhoods
Still hot tonight
From the afternoons punishing sun
And the electric grid
Is singing a song
And everybody’s windows are humming along

Every morning I pass
A shirtless man
Standing on the corner
Outside of a bar
He’s got a look on his face
Like he is waiting for someone
And I wonder if they ever arrive

Every time I see you I want to say I am sorry
Sorry for slipping away
I get to the edge of where I left you
And you say its ok
Ya you say its ok

The call that never came
I help you out of bed
Down to the store to get your meds

Are you still wondering
Where I am
I can barely hear you from here.

My little book of words
Freshens up my mind
After the storm
Shaving away the promises that I have broken
Picking up the pieces
Listen for your breathing

Some remain
Some are gone
But the brightest lights
That ive ever known

You build the fire and I wander away
You stand there shirtless and waiting

Some are gone
Some remain







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Uploaded: Jul 22, 2012 - 09:55:22 PM
Last Updated: Jul 23, 2012 - 09:30:02 PM Last Played: Dec 19, 2012 - 09:00:42 PM
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Carrie71 said 305 days ago (July 22nd, 2012)
very sad...
:0( very sad feeling for me! The guitar work is wonderful! Enjoy your 40th reunion!
Feter said 305 days ago (July 22nd, 2012)
hot tonight
This is Brilliant production and a true song reflect the soul of the memories that linger on the vocals work,I think this is your best song I ever heard from you my friend .. I feel Tom Waits mentality ,The guitar growl man this is so good ..I enjoyed this ..thanks a lot for sharing !
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Symphony101 said 304 days ago (July 23rd, 2012)
Very interesting
arrangement, cool work !
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KCsGROOVE said 303 days ago (July 24th, 2012)
the neighborhoods
really good song
great lyrics and performance
KC
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CIASM_ZENABI_ said 303 days ago (July 24th, 2012)
still hot tonight
interesting feel with a believable delivery. I really like your vocal approach and phrasing. really like the restrained lead with the soulfull tone. cool stuff. different. cheers graham
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J_Gretch said 303 days ago (July 24th, 2012)
the neighborhoods Still hot tonight
Lots of good stuff happening here.The layers of vox are wicked cool,the progression stays interesting all way through,lead fills a nice and tasty,cool bass line etc...Really enjoyed the listen!
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Philip18 said 303 days ago (July 24th, 2012)
Still hot tonight
I like the way you get the "in a dream" character to both the instrumentation and the vocal. Rich imagery in the lyrics. I like the fuzzy sustain on the guitars. That Hoo hoo works well (Rolling Stones "Sympathy for the Devil" in there somewhere?) The whole thing has a Tom Waites character that is very powerful. Excellent work!
dave_b said 303 days ago (July 24th, 2012)
the neighborhoods Still hot tonight
The lyric imparts regret and nostalgia, and the backer picks up on the mood. I like the sounds you chose for pads and fills. Understated vocals with the echo effect reinforce the dream-like quality.
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awigze said 303 days ago (July 24th, 2012)
stream
I think this must be the expression of sound that goes thru my head whenever I am reflecting on such things. You've tapped into something here and the lyrics teach that the lesson never stops.
Char said 303 days ago (July 24th, 2012)
We
only have a short time. It is sad to be the one waiting, for sure. Poignant song, powerfully delivered.
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pablatone said 303 days ago (July 24th, 2012)
tense
Like straining against a locked door or pulling something that's too big to be moved by yourself. I like it. That kind of intensity is hard to capture without going over the top. Good job.
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Vic Holman said 303 days ago (July 24th, 2012)
the neighborhoods Still hot tonight
stylish. some nice experimenting with the vocals. the subtle synth and slide are a really nice touch
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mikkinylund said 301 days ago (July 26th, 2012)
Sad (perhaps)...
...but I read more of longing and remembering old dreams/reality episodes for no matter what they are/where they just are/is...? I like the composition a lot - has a bit of Syd Barret or Pink Floyd, maybe a bit of The Grateful Dead (and this is coming from my head remind you), the guitars are skillfully and honestly performed, and the lyrics and the vocals...? You are painting little pictures that together is making this story... One can feel that something bigger is behind the whole story, something more personal, and I'll leave it that. Personally these ingredients makes a very good song to me, not being too clear, but leave it up to the listener to add her/his values to the story, and add their own feelings and emotions to it at the same time... With this you have greatly succeeded, this is a wonderful piece of music indeed... Again, just to rephrase, wow on the guitar, especially on the Sigur Ros bow-typ0e of guitar, beautiful! Peace/Mikki
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magnatone said 299 days ago (July 28th, 2012)
the neighborhood
this gives "cool" whole new meaning! love your creative ideas for effects and sounds. lyrics are excellent as usual. nice work and congrats on this!
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lengold said 297 days ago (July 30th, 2012)
Loving
this. Downloaded. Thanks.
Cheers
Len

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ste said 288 days ago (August 8th, 2012)
good
lyrics and an impressive backing. interesting use of sounds on the leftfield.
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Warren Smith said 282 days ago (August 14th, 2012)
Painting with emotions
You know you are getting old .. when the invitation arrives for your 40th high school reunion : )

This is a sonic painting and your primary colors here are emotions. The stream of consciousness lyrics aren't about making specific statements; they're more about random philosophical musings on current events and the passing of time.

What I mean is, as a listener, I can only dimly perceive your meaning - that my mind automatically imposes its own interpretation on the stream of images flowing by, whether they are intended or not. Hence, it becomes primarily a personal emotional response to "the call that never came" or "the promises I have broken." And lines like that certainly trigger emotions : )

One particular moment in the lyrical mix stands out. The image of homeless man on the corner outside of the bar just kind of drifts by, but when the image comes back in as "you stand there shirtless" one feels an astute connectivity between seemingly random events - it hits home that that shirtless homeless man could be my doppelgänger.

Musically, you continue to push your sonic explorations of multi-tracking voices and instruments. Good stuff. And I love it when that menacing lead guitar growls its way into the spotlight.


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Bob6stringer said 282 days ago (August 14th, 2012)
Depth in layers
Good track to hear after a two-month absence. I like the diversity in here, bodes well for holding-up to repeated listens. Nice lyrical slice in time. Some real snark in the FX of your harmonies... (esp. "you say it's ok") there... matches the "melted" lead guitar touches well.
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