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Cold December by Nolan [Email]

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Hits: 3455
Comments: 20
Votes: 29
Plays: 1337
Last Played: Sep 29, 2008 - 11:29:10 PM
Downloads: 224
Fans: 18
Uploaded: Mar 31, 2005 - 10:55:15 AM
Last Updated: Mar 31, 2005 - 08:59:40 AM
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Description:
I wrote this song for my wife when she was on the other side of the world in the good old USA.

Now she's here and she has created this beautiful cover art for me. And if I'm good she might do the same for my other songs...

By the way, thanks pgreenstone and skipper for your help and advice on this. I hope you notice some improvement.

Lyrics:
I have been out here before but it's not how I remember
There's something missing, but something's found inside me now
I've been holding back forever, I've been waiting for this place
To rescue me again
This cold seclusion wraps around me and I am closer now
Than you could ever understand

Will the world find me out here? Up ‘til now I've stayed elusive
I've been missing but I've been warm here in the dark
I can feel something uprising, bringing with it clarity
My speculation fades
An empty bottle overflows with an ocean of the unfamiliar
Comfort I have craved

You're about to fall asleep
And guide me through this day
I'm liberated by my faith
Cos I know you will stay

The dark is pressing on my back, I think about a cold December
And I am solaced, I am warmed from deep within
Immortalise the flame on paper and unify a million things
That crash around my head
The burden of a thousand questions that held me down like gravity
Is burning up instead

You're about to fall asleep
And guide me through this day
I'm liberated by my faith
Cos I know you will stay

I'm sitting here under the trees
It's dark and cold and I've got nowhere to be
But my head is running around Philadelphia
In the heat of the day with a girl

I'm sitting here beneath these trees
It's dark and cold and I've got nowhere to be
But my head is running around in the city
In the heat of the day with a girl


Hardware:
eMac, Maton acoustic, Ibanez electric,
MobilePre USB, Sennheiser mic

Software:
GB, MidiKeys

Tune-Up Mini loops:
TUMi-Strings Mellow 3
TUMi-Horns Riff 1
TUMi-Guitar Melody 2
TUMi-RockBeat9
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Stunning &mdash 03/31/05 - 11:16:24 AM
Fantastic production.
Your vocals are as always a real pleasure to hear.
This has really developed into an one of your best tracks
Nolan...
you have my vote for the competition.

Wow...D/L 10x4
Slimmie

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Not only... &mdash 03/31/05 - 11:37:55 AM
does this have a professional sound, but it's also an excellent presentation to the MJ community. It was a pleasure getting a sneak preview of this tune. And, you've done a great job with the mix. I know you've put a bunch of time into this one. It really shows. You're style and voice are very marketable. The included original artwork that expresses the story of this tune is outstanding! Very creative. The description and lyrics add polish and a finishing touch. I've listened 3 times now and I love it. Great writing. Great guitar. Great use of the contest loops. Well done!

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Excellent. &mdash 03/31/05 - 12:33:08 PM
Wow. This is great stuff...well written...well performed...and catchy as hell. Downloading it as soon as I get home.

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You are amazing &mdash 03/31/05 - 02:52:21 PM
What talent you have Nolan. This song is superb.
Wonderful production. I sit here in awe. The vocals are
so smooth, the guitars are perfectly balanced and the
string support is right on. Excellent lyrics. High marks
from me. It's always a pleasure to listen to your work. I
think you'll have the first prize hands down.



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That's it! &mdash 03/31/05 - 03:18:53 PM
You got it, Nolan. Sounds great! I didn't realize before
that you used TUMi loops fo rthe compitition. This could
be a winner. Great work. I really like how your accent
comes through on this song.

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Perfect! &mdash 03/31/05 - 05:38:28 PM
You nailed it. I love how this flows- production is much
improved! IMHO you are one of the best lyrisists on
MacJams- this song proves that!

Fabulous artwork! You make a great artistic team!

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Shades of the Finn Brothers &mdash 03/31/05 - 05:39:33 PM
when you emailed me about uploading a new tune, I just
had to come here to listen. And what a surprise! This is
just fantastic -- everything. Look out world, here comes
Nolan. Now go get high-speed internet and get some
sleep. ;)

Miss Chaos

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Man, oh man &mdash 03/31/05 - 10:02:17 PM
I always look forward to hearing new tunes from you.
More great stuff. An instant MJ classic.

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Your voice sounds great ... &mdash 03/31/05 - 10:10:21 PM
And the music is fun to listen to. You have a real singing
talent with a lot of style.

Like that use of violins.
The guitar chorus effect sounds cool.
Hope to hear you on the radio again!
Nice harmonies.
Your harmonies keep getting cooler as the song
continues. Great ending Nolan !!

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what a hit &mdash 04/01/05 - 09:06:09 AM
Hey Nolan, your vocals are spot on. The lyrics are
exceptional and the layout of them works so well with the
music. I love this track! She's a lucky girl.

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Nolan Nails It! &mdash 04/01/05 - 08:42:23 PM
nice job on everything. vox are superb. now i'm gonna be
real critical cuz i like ya - vox during the bridge could be
evened out a bit with a tad more compression or
something.
Song is fantastic, nice job!

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This is absolutely amazing &mdash 04/02/05 - 08:44:54 AM
The production is great and I really enjoyed your lyrics. I dont think there is even much room for improvement. Your vocals are excellent. Tell your wife that I like her artwork.


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Loops? &mdash 04/03/05 - 12:46:01 PM

Wow. What you can do with those loops!
Lovely song. Great voice. Terrific!



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Thanks people &mdash 04/08/05 - 07:02:18 AM
Thank you all very much. Your comments are, as always,
very well received. I'm glad you liked the song.

I love to hear from those of you who are digging these
tunes. It makes it all worthwhile...

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what a grower &mdash 04/15/05 - 06:22:46 AM
Hi Nolan dude,

Another very engaging song, some really nice lyrics, and
as always a very professional mix.

The thing about your tunes is, they often don;t
immediately smack me the face and say 'hey, listen to me,
I'm brilliant', but there will be one little thing that hooks
me in, then the more I listen, the better it gets. Just like all
my favourite music. as I said, a real grower, not a flash in
the pan.

nice one mate,
Kev

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everything about this song is cool. &mdash 04/19/05 - 10:00:24 PM
song is cool. lyric is nice. song art is beautiful. vocal is
great.

- Hawks

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brilliant &mdash 06/02/05 - 03:03:33 AM
I must say this song is one of the best put together songs
i've heard yet on macjams. It's very smooth and all flows very
well. I love your voice too, Fantastic!!

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Yes &mdash 07/16/05 - 09:43:10 AM
Not until now I found this tune. How could I? This is really
superb music, as so many others of your tunes. You have
one of the absolut best voices on this whole site, and the
whole of music industry too for that matter!

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Superb &mdash 08/16/05 - 11:20:26 AM
You sound so much like the guy from Dream Theatre and
he's a Juliiard grad. Gorgeous song. You are a real talent.

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Gee...a long time ago... &mdash 01/28/06 - 04:58:54 PM
I had an afternoon of running around Philadelphia in the heat of the
day with a girl...

You have the gift, Nolan of being really specific in your lyric writing,
and being SO specific that the songs become universal again...

I continue to love your abilities with vocals and melody, but you've also
got a head for arrangement...

Ed



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