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Posted by Jay on June 13, 2006, at 17:50:50
Hey folks...well I got to work on a small piece of recorded music. In the end, it will be a song called "Losing Time", which is actually a Dream Theater song, based on their album about living with mental illness. I have a part..that is VERY RAW..I just put it together. There are still some loose ends and pieces I gotta look after...but this is only a minute or so of the song. I played everything on it..drums..bass..guitar..keys.. but there are no vocals.(I can't even think of doing any kind of singing.lol.) It's loud, heavy, and pent up with emotion...about the tragedy we all live with every day. You might want to turn your speakers down, or hey..maybe UP!..heh. This is progressive power rock. Enjoy..
http://www.files.myvirtualband.com/jay2112/lostime.mp3(Just paste it into your browser window.)
When I'm done...maybe I'll ask Doc Bob if this can be the PB theme..but this might be a little too heavy and intense for him. ;-)Jay
Posted by llrrrpp on June 13, 2006, at 18:06:59
In reply to My song for Babble...come listen(ifudare..lol), posted by Jay on June 13, 2006, at 17:50:50
I like it
you know what's really trippy?
opening up 2 (or more)
browser windows and then playing your song and the little electronic music that is currently the P-B theme song. I almost have that tune (is it even a tune?) memorized.
It might be enough to induce a seizure, especially if you put strobe lights on. Should I put a trigger warning?
Anyways, sounds great - you're a multi-talent. I hope you post the final cut :o)
-ll
Posted by Phil on June 13, 2006, at 18:21:43
In reply to My song for Babble...come listen(ifudare..lol), posted by Jay on June 13, 2006, at 17:50:50
Excellent Jay. Are you using a double kick pedal?
Anyway, you've got a lot of talent. Keep rockin!
Posted by Phillipa on June 13, 2006, at 19:02:25
In reply to Re: My song for Babble...come listen(ifudare..lol) » Jay, posted by Phil on June 13, 2006, at 18:21:43
Jay we need vocals maybe Phil will do them or better yet Dr. Bob!!!!!Love Phillipa
Posted by Deneb on June 13, 2006, at 19:18:34
In reply to My song for Babble...come listen(ifudare..lol), posted by Jay on June 13, 2006, at 17:50:50
You're very talented. Do you have the lyrics?
Deneb*
Posted by Jay on June 13, 2006, at 19:42:07
In reply to My song for Babble...come listen(ifudare..lol), posted by Jay on June 13, 2006, at 17:50:50
Gosh....you'ze guys are awfully nice...thank you. :-)
Here are the lyrics
Losing Time (Dream Theater)
p.s. I added a * to what is my fav line..She dresses in black everyday
She keeps her hair simple and plain
She never wears makeup
But no one would care if she did anywayShe doesn't recall yesterday
Faces seem twisted and strange
But she always wakes up
Only to find she'd been miles awayAbsence of awareness
Losing time
A lapse of perception
Losing timeWanting to escape
She had created a way to survive
She learned to detach from herself
A behavior that kept her aliveHope in the face of our human distress
Helps us to understand the turbulence deep inside
That takes hold of our lives
*Shame and disgrace over mental unrest
Keeps us from saving those we love*
The grace within our hearts
And the sorrow in our souls
Deception of fame
Vengeance of war
Lives torn apart
Losing oneself
Spiraling down
Feeling the walls closing in
A journey to find
The answers inside
Our illusive mind
Posted by Jay on June 13, 2006, at 19:45:01
In reply to Re: My song for Babble...come listen(ifudare..lol) » Jay, posted by llrrrpp on June 13, 2006, at 18:06:59
> I like it
>
> you know what's really trippy?
>
> opening up 2 (or more)
>
> browser windows and then playing your song and the little electronic music that is currently the P-B theme song. I almost have that tune (is it even a tune?) memorized.
>
> It might be enough to induce a seizure, especially if you put strobe lights on. Should I put a trigger warning?
>
> Anyways, sounds great - you're a multi-talent. I hope you post the final cut :o)
> -llThank you thank you thank you..I just recorded this rough to figure out the arrangement...but I will get back with the final product. And..someone has to volunteer to sing. :-)
Jay
Posted by Jay on June 13, 2006, at 19:52:14
In reply to Re: My song for Babble...come listen(ifudare..lol) » Jay, posted by Phil on June 13, 2006, at 18:21:43
> Excellent Jay. Are you using a double kick pedal?
> Anyway, you've got a lot of talent. Keep >rockin!Hey..thanks bud...that means a lot! :) Yep, that is the double bass pedal I tried to cram in there. When I record again, it will all be tighter as I will have a click track to keep perfect time. I am not really *that* talented..lol..but it brings me contentment in playing and covering (or creating....I will have to be REALLY brave to post my own stuff..heh.) music. Thank you very much again..
Jay
Posted by Jay on June 13, 2006, at 19:55:03
In reply to Re: My song for Babble...come listen(ifudare..lol), posted by Phillipa on June 13, 2006, at 19:02:25
> Jay we need vocals maybe Phil will do them or >better yet Dr. Bob!!!!!Love Phillipa
Hey ya! Maybe they can both do them...and we will have to get Larry in here, as he is a musician I believe. llrrrpp can play some violin or something like that.:-)
Thank you....Jay
Posted by Jay on June 13, 2006, at 19:57:43
In reply to Re: My song for Babble...come listen(ifudare..lol), posted by Deneb on June 13, 2006, at 19:18:34
> You're very talented. Do you have the lyrics?
>
> Deneb*Awww..now I am blushing...I am just lucky to have my little own studio with some good instruments to make me sound good.(Or try to..heh.) :)
Lyrics are below for you...Thanks...
Jay :)
Posted by B2chica on June 14, 2006, at 11:09:46
In reply to My song for Babble...come listen(ifudare..lol), posted by Jay on June 13, 2006, at 17:50:50
jay. this is fantastic.
the music is reaches at a lower level and sinks inside with fury. it's very strong.
you are very talented.
i don't know anything about the music business but i wish you knew someone that you could send a tape of this to. if it were on my radio i'd crank it!keep going jay.
b2c.
Posted by Jay on June 14, 2006, at 17:07:55
In reply to Re: My song for Babble...come listen(ifudare..lol) » Jay, posted by B2chica on June 14, 2006, at 11:09:46
Thank you thank you thank you..:-) More noise to follow my friends..;-)
Jay (your multi-tasking musician on da' net.)
Posted by Larry Hoover on June 14, 2006, at 17:49:27
In reply to My song for Babble...come listen(ifudare..lol), posted by Jay on June 13, 2006, at 17:50:50
> http://www.files.myvirtualband.com/jay2112/lostime.mp3
>
> (Just paste it into your browser window.)
> When I'm done...maybe I'll ask Doc Bob if this can be the PB theme..but this might be a little too heavy and intense for him. ;-)
>
> JayThat's really got a lovely chord progression on the keyboards, dude. Couldn't hardly pick up the bass, though. I know it's your rough, not meaning to pick at it.....just wishing I heard the done version.
Ya, I do some stringed instruments. If I had any idea how, I'd put some stuff up. One day, I will.
You did something I haven't come close to doing, Jay. Putting your music on the line is a pretty big thing, man.
Lar
Posted by Jay on June 14, 2006, at 18:25:06
In reply to Re: My song for Babble...come listen(ifudare..lol) » Jay, posted by Larry Hoover on June 14, 2006, at 17:49:27
> > http://www.files.myvirtualband.com/jay2112/lostime.mp3
> >
> > (Just paste it into your browser window.)
> > When I'm done...maybe I'll ask Doc Bob if this can be the PB theme..but this might be a little too heavy and intense for him. ;-)
> >
> > Jay
>
> That's really got a lovely chord progression on the keyboards, dude. Couldn't hardly pick up the bass, though. I know it's your rough, not meaning to pick at it.....just wishing I heard the done version.
>
> Ya, I do some stringed instruments. If I had any idea how, I'd put some stuff up. One day, I will.
>
> You did something I haven't come close to doing, Jay. Putting your music on the line is a pretty big thing, man.
>
> Lar
>
>I was waiting for you to get back Lar...'cause I knew you played music also. This is actually just a "rough cut"..like I took 50 sec sample here..and there...and sadly when I mixed it down to MP3, I lost a lot of the distinction in each instrument. But, I didn't even really "mix" it...just did this one shot to put up to show how much I love music, and thought this was a good song to take some bits from. I am first, a drummer...that was my original training-toy..heh. That's why I like those big, bombastic John Bonham/Keith Moon/Neil Peart fills. Maybe you and I should look at colaborating? It can be done over the internet. You play bass and guitar, right? I'll put some more of my 'noise' up...maybe try and mix it this time. :-) Do you have the computer stuff to record on hard disk and/or any of that? I have some very good extra sound cards and such which I wouldn't have a problem with sending you, as well as software. Maybe you can put something up? Would love to here it...you have great musical taste. :)
Thanks bud...talk to you soon...
Jay
Posted by Bobby on June 14, 2006, at 18:34:25
In reply to My song for Babble...come listen(ifudare..lol), posted by Jay on June 13, 2006, at 17:50:50
you know what? I think you just found the answer to your women problem. Play her some of your music and if she still isn't receptive--play it again so she'll know what's she's gonna miss. Good luck with Dr. bob. I asked him if he's opened for a musical change---he said it's not debatable. Who knows---maybe he's mellowed in his old age and will think twice. :)
Posted by Larry Hoover on June 14, 2006, at 18:48:24
In reply to Re: My song for Babble...come listen(ifudare..lol) » Larry Hoover, posted by Jay on June 14, 2006, at 18:25:06
> Maybe you and I should look at colaborating?
Thoughtful hmmmm.
> It can be done over the internet.
Spock eyebrow.
> You play bass and guitar, right?
Well, yes. But my 15 year old son has my Rickenbacker (like Geddy used to use all the time), just now. On loan. So, I'm a six-stringer for the time being.
> I'll put some more of my 'noise' up...maybe try and mix it this time. :-) Do you have the computer stuff to record on hard disk and/or any of that? I have some very good extra sound cards and such which I wouldn't have a problem with sending you, as well as software.
I know nothing of all of this. Teach me, please. I am a quick study.
> Maybe you can put something up? Would love to here it...you have great musical taste. :)
Well I thought the Internet was 'cause you couldn't here it, so that's why you needed the software and stuff to hear it? <wink>
> Thanks bud...talk to you soon...
>
> JayI have my own sound. <shrug> My kids love it. I woke the boys up Saturday a.m. to go to the Farmer's Market, by playing them this thing I do in D. Thomas said I/it was his best wake up, ever. Id'n that cute?
Lar
Posted by Jay on June 15, 2006, at 15:06:16
In reply to Re: My song for Babble...come listen(ifudare..lol) » Jay, posted by Larry Hoover on June 14, 2006, at 18:48:24
"Begin the day, with a friendly (post).."..lol :)
Lar...I am going to email you some info and such. You may already have a good soundcard, so it's just a matter of "plug-in and play". If not, I have a few extra ones from slightly older (like 1-2 years) machines I could mail you. Don't worry, it's really not that difficult to figure out...we'll find out. I haven't forgot about you my friend.Jay
Posted by Jay on June 15, 2006, at 20:45:44
In reply to Re: My song for Babble...come listen(ifudare..lol) » Jay, posted by Bobby on June 14, 2006, at 18:34:25
> you know what? I think you just found the answer to your women problem. Play her some of your music and if she still isn't receptive--play it again so she'll know what's she's gonna miss. Good luck with Dr. bob. I asked him if he's opened for a musical change---he said it's not debatable. Who knows---maybe he's mellowed in his old age and will think twice. :)
>
>Hey...thanks Bobby...maybe I can score chicks with rock and roll..lol! I don't know what we are gonna do with Doc Bob. I think he could use a good "shake up" of hard rock music, eh? :) Rock knows no age limits these days...and I doubt he is much older then many of us on here.
Wonder if he likes Spinal Tap?..lol..Jay
Posted by Larry Hoover on June 19, 2006, at 14:34:50
In reply to Re: The Spirit of Babble (Music) » Larry Hoover, posted by Jay on June 15, 2006, at 15:06:16
> "Begin the day, with a friendly (post).."..lol :)
> Lar...I am going to email you some info and such.Still waiting. <trying to be patient> <not working so well>
> You may already have a good soundcard, so it's just a matter of "plug-in and play". If not, I have a few extra ones from slightly older (like 1-2 years) machines I could mail you.
Here's what's in my computer. I have a SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio Sound board, by Analog Devices. Under its icon, I have a MIDI Devices icon with an active WDM-based Device. I have a Mixer Device, which uses the Soundmax board.
> Don't worry, it's really not that difficult to figure out...we'll find out. I haven't forgot about you my friend.
>
> JayI was crankin', dude. I wish I knew how to capture the crankage. So I could hear it, too.
And the vocals.....hmmmm. I don't have the hardware for that, yet. And the interface for the instruments? How does that work? I must need another card or something?
Lar
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