 farfor44
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Date: December 5, 2007 @ 1:51 PM
Hello all you lovely dmers we had a major consensus on the previous track so
I've bumped up the vocals and my guitar work on this new mix I appreciate all
of the comments on this collab w/ Chris and the boys and I hope I've improved it
a bit~enjoy!!
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farfor44
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Date: December 5, 2007 @ 1:53 PM
farfor44
Date: December 2, 2007 @ 5:04 PM (Delete)
Here's the lyrics ..the song is open to your own interpretation Wink Peace
"Delightful Despair"
Follow your dreams, look to the light
don't let your goals, slip out of sight
be a good soul, along the way
never be still, when there's so much to say
Rise up! Take a stand!
there are so many things that you should demand
you have the whole world beneath your feet
there are forces of darkness for you to defeat
Lay your cards upon the table, that's the proof that you are stable
Think of what Cain did to Abel, realize it's just a fable
Have some Tea and you'll feel better, go and write yourself a letter
You will surely win the pot, just show the player's what you've got
There is no wind, so you can't fly a kite
go and find a cause for which to fight
take swift action, that would surely be right
become a real soldier, or a noble knight
Read a book and you'll feel better, go and write yourself a letter
you look good in your new sweater, you could be a real go getter
plot a path of least resistance, you will never need assistance
though there's darkness all around you, you will find the strength to pull through
OH! OH! I just want to pull out my hair
Oh Oh it's such a delightful despair
Follow your dreams, look to the light
don't let your goals, slip out of sight
be a good soul, along the way
never be still, when there's so much to say
OH! OH! I just want to pull out my hair
Oh Oh it's such a delightful despair
Find a place of equal balance, be prepared to meet resistance
Never feel your all alone, just find a point and drive it home
Have some Tea and you'll feel better, write yourself a cryptic letter
though there is darkness all around you,you will find the strength to pull through
Oh oh it's such a delightful despair
Follow your dreams, look to the light
don't let your goals, slip out of sight ~lead~
Find a place of equal balance, be prepared to meet resistance
Never feel your all alone, just find a point and drive it home
Have some Tea and you'll feel better, write yourself a cryptic letter
though there is darkness all around you,you will find the strength to pull through
OH! OH! I just want to pull out my hair
Oh Oh it's such a delightful despair
Follow your dreams, look to the light
don't let your goals, slip out of sight
be a good soul, along the way
never be still, when there's so much to say .....so much to say Shhhh
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NosmoKing
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Date: December 5, 2007 @ 2:00 PM
Definately going in the right direction but I would still raise them in the verses. Chorus is much better now for clarity and vocal volume!
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 NoRentJoseph
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Date: December 5, 2007 @ 3:05 PM
That's better 
48 seconds still reminds me of The Sparks   Lay your cards upon the table, that's the proof that you are stable.... 
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mojo121music
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Date: December 5, 2007 @ 6:37 PM
That sounds much better  I agree with Nosmoking on raising the volume on the vocals in the verses of the song where they aren't as prominent as the rest. What a fantastic song Gene, this was well worth the wait What a killer track
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farfor44
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Date: December 5, 2007 @ 9:45 PM
Oooh I love U all but this will be the
final mix of this collabThe vocals
in the verses were designed to match the
guitar melody exactly,but since I've upped
the volume on the vocals in this mix I can
barely hear the guitar notes,so in order
to avoid a dilemma I'll just leave it as is and move on to the next project~I appreciate everyone being interested enough to suggest changes to improve this song and all UR points are well taken love U guys
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 ShadowMom
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Date: December 5, 2007 @ 10:22 PM
I think this little adjustment makes a world of difference... you don't lose any of the ethereal quality created by synchronizing the words with the guitar, but they are easier to understand. It would change the flavor of the track too much if they were much louder in the mix. Good judgment, Gene.
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 evansorchid
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Date: December 5, 2007 @ 10:34 PM
I see that you've stated that this is the final mix, but since you asked me to check it out again....I'm still gonna give my opinion. 
If you think that by raising the vocals it will 'cover-up' the guitar part, you're right and wrong. Sure simply increasing the volume can do that, but what you also might be forgetting is that if you can isolate certain EQ frequencies on the vocal track that you can increase the volume without it affecting the separation and clarity of other tracks. It takes practice and tinkering, but it can be learned. You could unknowingly be 'stacking' the same equalization on the vocals with a similar equalization on the guitar. Play with the EQ on one or the other or even both to attempt better separation. I do think that the volume on the vocals on this track does need to be increased by this method. If you decide not to do that, I completely understand. I'm exactly the same way regarding advice. Sometimes I listen, sometimes I don't. And, I'm always looking ahead to the next project as well. But, this tune really deserves to have the vocals shine. It has a killer groove and a fantastic vocal melody line. Anyway, that's my opinion.
Rock on.....hehe
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 miraclemaker
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Date: December 6, 2007 @ 8:10 AM
Nice tune, like the upbeat drums
This reminds me a bit of a Zappa tune Ive heard. The vocals could be clearer in parts but i see you have the lyrics up. Guitar is nice too.
Great collab!
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Ghostie
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Date: December 6, 2007 @ 10:23 AM
Now that sounds better ..
this song is stuck in my head ..
 I wonder why?
Great song Babe!!!
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 clickplay
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Date: December 6, 2007 @ 3:00 PM
I really like the intro...the way the vox and guitar align with each other and setting up the theme with "that" riff ...
....... ..more vox please ........
It could be my monitoring system,the low freq's being heavy demand that the upper freq stuff compete.The snare to me is the point of referance in this tune ,sounds right...
I really like this tune..great arrangement...
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MultiMike
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Date: December 6, 2007 @ 3:24 PM
It reminds me of a lot of top rock bands, very professional sound and performance it all sounds very clear to me  Very well done  
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aorpete
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Date: December 6, 2007 @ 3:30 PM
MAN!!! This song seriously KICKS-ASS!!! 
I guess that is why everyone cares so much to be like a DOG-WITH-A-BONE about the vox...
I am loosing track of how many times I listened to this...
I have it on a compilation cd in the car!!!
AWESOME TRACK!!! HITS THE SPOT!!! :trohpy:
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aorpete
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Date: December 6, 2007 @ 3:35 PM
Bloomin trophy emote... never spell it right - to quick on the keys... 
Here you go...
Or better still...
That one should be clear enough!!!
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HenriRoger
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Date: December 6, 2007 @ 5:44 PM
It's great to make a song that sounds original and personal using chords belonging to the rock history 
Love the melodies and the vocals
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ViciousKitty
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Date: December 6, 2007 @ 5:55 PM
The arrengement on this song kicks a$$.The vocals are ace.The only two things I would change would be to normalize the vocal part at the .50 sec mark through out the song (that part gets buried,and I feel that is a awesome hook).The second thing is a matter of preference and is regarding the open High hat sound.Maybe switching from open to close hats would enhance the dynamics as the songs moves from part to part.Other than that the production is real good.Great song guys!
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Rodrica
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Date: December 7, 2007 @ 4:22 AM
The intro/ending and the lyrics/melody could easily rival any Pink Floyd classic!! Then it kicks in with an amazing power that would blow Black Sabbath away!! What a fantastic track - wooohooo!! This is mega, superb in every way - awesome stuff!
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 songbird
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Date: December 7, 2007 @ 8:52 AM
What's awesome about your originals is that somehow you make them sound like classic rock songs and that's amazing! This is great guys! I love the part where the vocal melody follows the guitar...very 
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KC123
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Date: December 7, 2007 @ 1:55 PM
I love the lyrics to this track. They're very profound. The overall delivery and the production of this track is top notch. Congratulations! It's definitely rock show material, without a doubt.
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MonnieB
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Date: December 9, 2007 @ 1:40 PM
Oh, my... Lovely and dark chords... Very creepy... And then I am knocked out of my chair because this is hits very hard... AWESOME lyrics as always and your voice is gorgeous as always as well... This is what rock should be!! Thank you for sharing and GREAT collab!
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ebarbarella
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Date: December 9, 2007 @ 3:00 PM
yeah this is pure dark rock beauty! love the lyrics/vocals ... great music all around! 
playlisted for goth nigths!
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mandolinlady
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Date: December 9, 2007 @ 3:51 PM
Your an amazing song writer, those lyrics
Musically this track is one fabulous rock song that will stay around forever, great arrangement and I'm loving the vocal Great Workmanship Guys
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8111
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Date: December 9, 2007 @ 9:45 PM
I really really like how this totally took my head off... 
killer stuff...this is aggressive and emotional, and the minor chords always strike a special spot in me
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WM3
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Date: December 11, 2007 @ 8:09 PM
PERFECTION! your best production up to date, your vocals are realy shining! the music mix is spot on to!!! very catchy tune! I hope to hear more now that you are really polishing your enginerring skills! I WOULD BE PROUD AS HELL TO CALL THAT ONE MY OWN! AWEOMSE WORK GENE! get it copywritten damon.
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Sedasia
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Date: December 11, 2007 @ 10:51 PM
I love it..as everyone's said before me it kicks azz.. I'd still up the volumn of the vocals if you can, because I can hear them fine, but I love the harmonizing so much that I want to hear it march with the guitar. But I know you have them this way for artistic reasons. You are simply outstanding Gene. Im honored to listen to your work.
hugs Cappi
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BOWILLIE
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Date: December 12, 2007 @ 7:46 PM
a most excellent production and performance gene
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sleepinggiant
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Date: December 12, 2007 @ 10:40 PM
Awesome
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gtr1960
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Date: December 16, 2007 @ 5:40 AM
very nice. this songs got a nice groove thing going on. I like the guitar and vocal line going on in the verses. Very nice harmonies in the chorus's.
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Bluenevus
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Date: December 17, 2007 @ 9:16 PM
Yeah brother..!
I know when I see a new Far 4 track its gonna be an awesome track. That intro is just sweet. Dig that driving line and the bright drums.
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Scott-Le-Rock
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Date: December 21, 2007 @ 12:31 PM
Yeah! Some Zappa, BOC and Uriah Heep influenced sounds in here. Great, great instrumental tracks and production on this, but the vocals need more of a Scorpions production sound I think. They're a little muffled sounding and in conflict at times, and really need to be soaring in the final product. I'd love to play with this mix !!!
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NosmoKing
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Date: December 21, 2007 @ 12:45 PM
Came by for another blast; 3 now(If I can steal Petes phrase) Good tune.. nice changes and dynamics.. Love the intro and the ending as well, it really works well with the tune.
Well written and thought out song!
Rock and Roll!
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RichLum
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Date: December 21, 2007 @ 6:44 PM
Cool song. Great riffs and guitar work.
The lyrics and music interplay together well too.
Nice atmosphere in some parts when it lightens up.
Really like the production too. Some tight sounding guitars and drums
Great stuff
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zedsalt
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Date: December 28, 2007 @ 7:53 PM
This has a really cool early Genesis vibe...the quasiClassical arrangement, the lyrical bent, even the vocal tone brings to mind Peter Gabriel in spots (or in Elizabethan garb, or in space alien silver lamé, or...), especially the quiet bits with the Steve Hackettish guitar backing it.
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TheJuke
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Date: August 12, 2008 @ 7:38 AM
I'm on my third listen now because there's something about this song that takes me back to somewhere that I just can't place. To hell with it, I've been trying all day so it ain't gonna happen.
I like the deep heavy bass/guitar contrasting the slightly thin vocals. Something tells me that it shouldn't quite work, but it does! Similarly, [on my 4th listen now] the melody is at the same time both poppy and yet slightly weird. Somehow it all adds up to this track having a charm all of its own.
I like it.
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WhoAreYouuu
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Date: October 19, 2008 @ 9:46 PM
Thanks :]
I really like this song, the distorted vocals are really catchy.
I dont know what it reminds me of, but it hits some spot...
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