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Virtual Music Studio => Finished Works => Topic started by: docca3 on October 08, 2009, 07:06:42 AM

Title: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: docca3 on October 08, 2009, 07:06:42 AM
WEll - here's the first EVER song of mine to be finished .... woooooo hooooo  :D ;D :D ;D :D ;D

Thanks to everyone for realising this so well - Jay's vocals are just amazing (are all the lyric tweaks in there?), Kenny's bass is perfection and Stoney's drums are awesome :) and it was so much fun that I'll have to get another one going now   :P

But before that .... the video  :o

Enjoy :)

Guitars/music/mix - AndyD - Docca3
Bass - Kenny - Kenny B
Drums - Ian - Stonehead
Vocals - Jay - HDA

Cries of the Dead

Snow falls, can hardly stand
Trudgin' through this frozen land
Can't feel, a pain in my head
Can only hear The Cries of the Dead

How did we get this far
Don't know where we are
The end comes, cruising red
And we give in ... to
The Cries of the Dead

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(verse 1)
They came down from the mountains
With murder in their eyes
They slaughtered all the innocents
The young, the old, the wise
They stole our homes, they purged our souls
They took our liberty
They walked us round the world in chains
While crying to be free

(verse 2)
They worked us through the night and day
They worked us to the bone
Evil all around us
In hearts made of stone
They drove us to insanity,
They drove us to rebel
They drove us from a path of peace
Into the jaws of Hell

(chorus 1)
We pray for our deliverance
We wait for death to come
We pray for never-ending sleep
When our lives are done
We asked for help from all our Gods
And from Devils in our heads
But the only sound we ever heard ....
Were the Cries of the Dead

(verse 3)
We fought for life, we fought for love
We fought 'till we were spent
We fought for everything we thought
And everything that meant
We fled into the wilderness
We thought we could be saved
But those left behind would never find
Our lonely shallow graves
 
(chorus 2)
We prayed for our deliverance
Or we prayed for death to come
We prayed for never-ending sleep
When our lives were done
We asked for help from all our Gods
The devils in our heads
But the only words we ever heard ....
Were the Cries of the Dead

(solo)

rpt Chorus 2

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We lie in deadened sleep
No pain now, no one to weep
Our spirits rise from where we bled
And so we join ....
The Cries of the Dead.
Title: Re: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: Stoney on October 08, 2009, 08:11:12 AM
Hey Andy
This is a really cool rocker and thank you for asking me along ...

This is a great first track for you here and I'm looking forward to hearing what you come up with next

Also I cant wait for the video ...let me know if you need anything

Well done everyone

Ian
Title: Re: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: docca3 on October 08, 2009, 08:42:05 AM
thanks for doing it Ian - Drums are brill :) another couple are cooking at the moment  ^-^

I've started a thread for the vid in the video section - I've made a start on it ... more to follow ...  :)
Title: Re: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: AndyG6508 on October 08, 2009, 10:08:02 AM
ANdy,

Many congratulations on your first collab (as initiator), first of many more I am sure!!

Turned out really well, nice chunky rocking tune!! Great performances from everyone, loved the guitars and the drums.

Look forward to watching the video, who's playing the part of the Deaddddd?


Cheers
Andy
Title: Re: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: docca3 on October 08, 2009, 10:10:53 AM

Look forward to watching the video, who's playing the part of the Deaddddd?

Cheers
Andy
Thanks t'other Andy .... as to who's playing who .... you'll just have to wait 'n' see  ^-^
Title: Re: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: AndyG6508 on October 08, 2009, 10:11:56 AM

Look forward to watching the video, who's playing the part of the Deaddddd?

Cheers
Andy
Thanks t'other Andy .... as to who's playing who .... you'll just have to wait 'n' see  ^-^

OK..I shall await with "Norman" bated breath..should I be verrry scared?
Title: Re: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: docca3 on October 08, 2009, 10:13:00 AM
very!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: McLovin on October 08, 2009, 11:08:33 AM
Hey,.. there it is!

Yup I really like it.  Been watching this since your opinions post.  Never imagined my vox doing it but gave it a try and if you like, I like!

The bass and kit really make this move.

Wall of guitars are very cool!!

Thanks guys for the ride.  Can't wait to see my dead self in video! >:D >:D
Title: Re: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: PVD on October 08, 2009, 11:18:19 AM
Andy:

Liked this from the beginning.  Well done everyone.

Paul
Title: Re: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: docca3 on October 09, 2009, 05:25:19 AM
Hey,.. there it is!

Yup I really like it.  Been watching this since your opinions post.  Never imagined my vox doing it but gave it a try and if you like, I like!
 ...

 Can't wait to see my dead self in video! >:D >:D
yeah Jay - LOVE the vocals - and they get better with every listen ;D and your dead self is looking dead cool 8)


to Paul - so glad you like it .... it means a lot when such good song-writers and musicians like something I've done  :)
Title: Re: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: stoman on October 09, 2009, 01:07:06 PM
Great intro! :)

This song has a touch of Pink Floyd. Very nice.

Regards,
  Steffen
Title: Re: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: snowdoguk on October 10, 2009, 02:27:10 PM
a very cool song with fantastic performances by everyone... well done

Mike
Title: Re: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: Donna on October 11, 2009, 10:31:05 AM
Ooooooooh, lovely and dark... 8) :)
Cool atmospheric beginning, and compelling when it leaps into its upbeat groove.
(Who wrote the excellent lyrics?)

Great job all round, guys. Kudos! :)

Donna
Title: Re: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: docca3 on October 11, 2009, 11:27:18 AM
Ooooooooh, lovely and dark... 8) :)
Cool atmospheric beginning, and compelling when it leaps into its upbeat groove.
(Who wrote the excellent lyrics?)

Great job all round, guys. Kudos! :)

Donna
Wow - thanks Donna ... lyrics are mine with modifications by Jay .... I like dark and brooding - that's what comes from listening to Black Sabbath as a youngster :o
Title: Re: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: McLovin on October 11, 2009, 03:57:03 PM
There ya go Andy,.. no one better to critique your lyrics than Donna.  You have nothing to worry about.  Keep it up.

(btw,. my modifications were only for phrasing purposes,.. all the great content was Andys)
Title: Re: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: Paulo on October 11, 2009, 04:05:13 PM
It's a very welldone Rocker, love it guys... I always get amazed by the talent in this site, very good.
Title: Re: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: docca3 on June 26, 2011, 06:01:58 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PdszNzVdsA

Finally - the video is done .... it's only taken 21 months  :o

Title: Re: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: Stoney on June 27, 2011, 03:36:38 AM
Fantastic stuff Andy ... I have posted it around but you should also upload it via Muvizu I'm sure they would love it

More please :O)

Ian
Title: Re: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: docca3 on June 27, 2011, 04:42:51 AM
Fantastic stuff Andy ... I have posted it around but you should also upload it via Muvizu I'm sure they would love it

More please :O)

Ian
Thanks Ian - I'm slowly getting the hang of character movement and the camera cuts!

I've just posted it into the Muvizu Forum .... but I've only just found out where you upload vids!! Will have to upload it once I get home - as well as Livin' for the Weekend :)

Chhers

Andy

Title: Re: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: Mr. Mom on June 28, 2011, 09:22:47 AM
Hi Andy,
I commented on the awesome video where you posted it, but had to take the extra step and comment here also. :)

I love how you blended the whole video... I don't think I could do it, I have so much trouble with the movements. I think either my PC lacks the horsepower or my internet connection... or both :o :P

A big cheer for those Muvizu guys also 8) 8) ... what a great way to combine music and video!!

Cheers,

John
Title: Re: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: AndyG6508 on June 30, 2011, 12:17:25 AM
t'other Andy,

Loved the tune when it first came out - now the vid is the icing on the cake!

Cheers
Andy
Title: Re: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: Captain fantastic on July 03, 2011, 01:09:01 PM
Good,nice guitar chaps
Title: Re: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: docca3 on July 04, 2011, 04:43:03 AM
Good,nice guitar chaps
Thanks Cap'n ....

t'other Andy,

Loved the tune when it first came out - now the vid is the icing on the cake!

Cheers
Andy
Thanks Andy ... it worked out pretty well in the end .... now just got to finish Lady Macbeth  :o
Title: Re: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: stoman on July 04, 2011, 02:38:00 PM
Wow, Andy, that's not only a fine song, but also a great video.

Regards,
  Steffen
Title: Re: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: soulfrontier on July 07, 2011, 03:38:57 AM
great song, fantastic video! Amazing what you can do with vid. software this days!
Title: Re: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: docmidnite on July 11, 2011, 05:09:06 AM
How cool ist THAT!!!!!!!!!
Great video to a cool song!!!!!!!!!!!
Worth the effort!!!!!
Title: Re: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: Casia - lyricist on July 11, 2011, 06:45:44 AM
Wow Andy, I'm impressed by your video finesse.  Now the skies the limit for you ... I'll be waiting anxiously for more.

Great job on the song everyone, this is the first time I've heard it.

Casia
Title: Re: Cries of the Dead (AndyD/Stonehead/HDA/Kenny B)
Post by: CosmicDolphin on August 02, 2011, 02:22:38 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PdszNzVdsA

Finally - the video is done .... it's only taken 21 months  :o



Lol that's great  ;D