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Title: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: AndyG6508 on September 19, 2013, 10:34:30 PM
5th Dec 2013 - Update: New remix 20131124_03 by Steffen posted!

After the hard rock and rock ballad versions, here is the acoustic unplugged version, the last one in the trilogy.

Many thanks to Henry who played a major part in getting this together with various contributions. Thunder provided tasteful percussion, while SmithC delivered a great vocal.

Then Henry and Steffen came up with excellent mixes, both of which are posted here.

Andy

Out Of The Darkness  (SmithC/AndyG)

Intro: D then D with C# note instead of D (nut position)

D D/C#  Bm                   Bm7/A
Girl -     come out of the darkness
Em   D            A    Asus
Girl I know you can
Em        D    
You can believe in me
A                      Bm
Treat me like no other man
Em        D                      A
You can rest your worried mind

Girl - come out of the darkness
Girl I know you can
I can show you the daylight
When you feel alone at night
Just like eyesight to the blind

Bm          Em            D                       A
Shades of laughter to hide yourself from pain
Em          D                          A
How can I show you that I will always remain
Bm          Em                 D                 A
Shades of sorrow written over your face
Em                D                          A
You can't hide from me even if you don't you express
D D/c#
Girl

Bridge:

B      C#m               B                   A
Can I explain it can I get through to you
B             C#m               A                E
Your understanding of the things that I do
B                   C#m                 B                 A
Do you get the feeling that you know that we share
F#m        A                   B
Do you believe that I'll be there?

Solo1 : C D x4 Twin guitar solo
Solo 2 :  Guitar solo
A  E/G# F#m A/E
Bm A E
Bm A C#m/G# E
F#m  E

Repeat:
             B
Shades....Girlllll
then modulate to E
Then Repeat 1st verse raised two semitones.

Outro: E E/D# C#m E/B
Girl come out of the darkness x 4

Personnel:
Henry Mittnacht : Acoustic guitars, piano programming, percussion, harmony vocals, mix/master
SmithC : lead vocal
Todd Vierra: Percussion
Steffen Offermann: mix/master
Andy Gupta: Bass
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: Donna on September 21, 2013, 08:44:43 AM
I've not heard the other versions yet, Andy, but really like this one. :) Good production, good lyric, heartfelt vocals, and compelling music, appropriate to the mood. Some lovely poignant touches. (And you know I'm a sucker for 'poignant'. ;) )

Excellent job all round, lads. :)

Donna
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: AndyG6508 on September 21, 2013, 10:34:15 AM
Hi Donna,

Thanks so much dropping in with a lovely comment.

How have you been? I haven't seen you here much lately.

Andy

I've not heard the other versions yet, Andy, but really like this one. :) Good production, good lyric, heartfelt vocals, and compelling music, appropriate to the mood. Some lovely poignant touches. (And you know I'm a sucker for 'poignant'. ;) )

Excellent job all round, lads. :)

Donna
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: stoman on September 22, 2013, 02:21:09 AM
Thanks for posting, Andy - although I thought we were not done with the song yet.

My (progress) mix does not sound good at all - I need the unprocessed seps for a better sound. Henry's mix is perfect for the song! Mine was never meant to be a final mix anyway.

Henry, could you send me the raw seps one day (no hurry though)?

Regards,
  Steffen
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: AndyG6508 on September 22, 2013, 09:24:28 PM
Hi Steffen,

Not to worry, we can always replace your mix with a later one once you have got all the seps you need  :).

Andy
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: Paulo on September 23, 2013, 04:24:46 AM
Sounds good.
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: Thunder on September 26, 2013, 12:14:11 AM
what a cool tune guys :)
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: AndyG6508 on September 26, 2013, 10:47:29 PM
Thanks Todd, your percussion on this song is exquisite :).

Andy
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: docmidnite on October 04, 2013, 08:05:08 AM
Thanks for posting, Andy - although I thought we were not done with the song yet.

My (progress) mix does not sound good at all - I need the unprocessed seps for a better sound. Henry's mix is perfect for the song! Mine was never meant to be a final mix anyway.

Henry, could you send me the raw seps one day (no hurry though)?

Regards,
  Steffen

I´ll do that asap, Steffen!
Look, here:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2jnr2z0yl2le73f/5UWZ39O0_d
I also uploaded the leadand buvox from smithc
You seem to have different vocal seps as well... there are some intonation issues... major issues... :o
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: nitch on October 06, 2013, 08:42:58 AM
nicely done!
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: soulfrontier on October 07, 2013, 09:04:35 AM
What a nice song guys, sounds really great! The singer sounds to me like my old mate Henry the doc :-) but I read he was "only" the man behind it all.
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: stoman on October 07, 2013, 12:16:08 PM
Look, here:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2jnr2z0yl2le73f/5UWZ39O0_d

Thanks, Henry! And thanks to Andy too for telling me that you uploaded the seps, as I had missed that post.

Regards,
  Steffen
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: Zax on October 07, 2013, 06:24:06 PM
Very, Very Nice!!  Love it!!

Frank
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: AndyG6508 on October 07, 2013, 07:50:12 PM
Thanks so much Nitch!

Andy
nicely done!
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: AndyG6508 on October 07, 2013, 07:51:12 PM
Hey Holger,

Glad you like it, Henry sang the harmony vocals!

Andy

What a nice song guys, sounds really great! The singer sounds to me like my old mate Henry the doc :-) but I read he was "only" the man behind it all.
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: AndyG6508 on October 07, 2013, 07:51:55 PM
Thanks Paulo!

Andy
Sounds good.
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: AndyG6508 on October 07, 2013, 07:52:26 PM
Much appreciated Frank :)

Andy

Very, Very Nice!!  Love it!!

Frank
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: PVD on October 10, 2013, 10:39:22 PM
Nicely done, enjoyed the listen.  Good story.

Paul
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: AndyG6508 on October 10, 2013, 10:42:11 PM
Thanks Paul, high praise coming from a gifted lyricist like you!

Andy
Nicely done, enjoyed the listen.  Good story.

Paul
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: AndyG6508 on December 05, 2013, 04:54:13 PM
5th Dec 2013 - Update: New remix 20131124_03 by Steffen added to the first post!
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: stoman on December 07, 2013, 02:59:33 AM
Thanks for posting the update, Andy! Would you mind deleting the old mix that I did with the broken seps?

Regards,
  Steffen
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: CosmicDolphin on December 18, 2013, 06:17:24 PM
Another good song Andy.. I like the vocalist on this

Some nice persussive stuff going on from Todd in there too.

I'm not sure which mix is which, I didn't mind any of them - the middle one sounded a bit underproduced and the 1st and 3rd sounded a bit more nasal but they were all quite listenable.

CD
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: AndyG6508 on December 20, 2013, 01:30:05 PM
Thanks so much Mark.

Todd's parts are tasty, he played some great percussion on the track "The Next Moment In Time" as well!

Andy

Another good song Andy.. I like the vocalist on this

Some nice persussive stuff going on from Todd in there too.

I'm not sure which mix is which, I didn't mind any of them - the middle one sounded a bit underproduced and the 1st and 3rd sounded a bit more nasal but they were all quite listenable.

CD
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: Tricia41 on March 09, 2014, 09:35:18 AM
Very nice song! Love the vocal and harmonies.
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: AndyG6508 on March 10, 2014, 09:27:32 AM
Thanks Tric :)

Andy
Very nice song! Love the vocal and harmonies.
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: docmidnite on March 24, 2014, 09:18:36 AM
Hey Steffen, what a great mix 20131124!!!! :-*
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: catfish on March 25, 2014, 04:22:22 PM

all that needs to be said is,, GREAT!

Al...
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: AndyG6508 on March 26, 2014, 07:23:20 AM
Thank you very much Al :)

Andy


all that needs to be said is,, GREAT!

Al...

Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: NickT on March 26, 2014, 12:35:38 PM
This sounds great. Love the Vox and BGV's. All around nice feel. Some very cool chord selections. Well written and performed!

NickT
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: DrumGuy on March 26, 2014, 04:16:48 PM
I hadn't listened to this yet. Wow! Really nice stuff!  :)

Great vocal work (go Smithie!) and loved that acoustic guitar work (the doc will see you now!). Great job everyone!

Mark
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: AndyG6508 on March 27, 2014, 09:56:18 AM
Thanks Nick, glad you like!
Andy
This sounds great. Love the Vox and BGV's. All around nice feel. Some very cool chord selections. Well written and performed!

NickT
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: AndyG6508 on March 27, 2014, 09:57:36 AM
Hey Mark,

Thanks, yes, Smithie and Doc pulled out the stops :)
Andy
I hadn't listened to this yet. Wow! Really nice stuff!  :)

Great vocal work (go Smithie!) and loved that acoustic guitar work (the doc will see you now!). Great job everyone!

Mark
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: SmithC on November 17, 2014, 09:54:19 PM
I hadn't listened to this yet. Wow! Really nice stuff!  :)

Great vocal work (go Smithie!) and loved that acoustic guitar work (the doc will see you now!). Great job everyone!

Mark

Hey Mark,

Thanks for your appreciation :) It is always a great feeling to hear it from you... ;D

Smithie
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: Benny on December 03, 2014, 09:37:14 PM
Haven't been around much in a while, but stopped in to have a listen to few tunes and this one was really a cool listen. It reminds me of something back in the day, but without being exactly like something I can put my finger on. Going to listen again. That's always the biggest compliment I can give! 8)
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: SmithC on December 04, 2014, 09:16:19 AM
Haven't been around much in a while, but stopped in to have a listen to few tunes and this one was really a cool listen. It reminds me of something back in the day, but without being exactly like something I can put my finger on. Going to listen again. That's always the biggest compliment I can give! 8)

Hi Benny,

This is a great compliment...thanks for liking the song  :) :)

Smithie
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: Lyric man on August 09, 2015, 04:25:45 PM
Wow what a great tune
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: SmithC on August 10, 2015, 03:52:36 AM
Great to know that you liked it Bob.

This one was originally written and composed by Andy and me in just 1 hour  ;D

Wow what a great tune
Title: Re: Out Of The Darkness (unplugged version) (SmithC/Henry/Thunder/Andy/Steffen)
Post by: Albino on October 22, 2015, 06:53:33 PM
Good song.