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Title: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: snowdoguk on January 02, 2012, 02:05:47 PM
Here's a rocker called "Broken" (formerly known as Revenge) featuring the awesome talents of:

Vocals: PleasureDome - Steve McAndrew
Keys: j - Jay Schankman
Drums: Albino -Steve Smith
Bass: Floouk - Gary Pownall
Mix/Master: CosmicDolphin - Mark Morgan-Shaw


Many thanks for all of your fantastic contributions guys and to Mark for stepping in to provide such a great mix.


Guitars/Music: SnowdogUK - Mike Woodford
Lyrics: PVD - Paul Dempsey

Broken Lyrics Paul Dempsey 2011
Intro

V1   You will hear my footsteps
They'll make you turn around
No matter what the city
Or no matter what the town
To meet your date with retribution
That will not be delayed
As I must fulfill the promise
That through a veil of tears was made

CH1   I will have two clenched fists
and the blood drain from my face
Revenge will be on my tongue
as will be so sweet the taste
As then the will be done
that will not meet with haste
Yes, you will be the one
that is finally laid to waste

V2    You may have been my father
But only in a name
With mom dead, broken hearted
With you the one I blame
You thought you were invisible
Like a phantom in the night
But I knew there'd come a day
That I'd expose you to the light

M8
And when I visit her grave
I'll let her know just what I found
Just a lonely old man,
Now broken, run aground

SOLO

M8
And when I visit her grave
I'll let her know just what I found
Just a lonely old man,
Now so broken

CH2     I will have two clenched fists
and the blood drain from my face
Revenge will be on my tongue
as will be so sweet the taste
As then the will be done
that will not meet with haste
Yes, you will be the one
that is finally laid to waste


V3   I won't be there to kill you
But will spit right in your face
Revenge will be on my tongue
as will be so sweet the taste
As then the will be done
that will not meet with haste
Yes, you will be the one
that i finally lay to waste

Outro
And when I visit her grave
I'll let her know just what I found
Just a lonely old man, now so broken, run aground
And when I visit her grave
I'll let her know just what I found
Just a lonely old man, now so broken
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: Stoney on January 02, 2012, 03:01:30 PM
Heavy stuff Guys .... Well done all round ...stonkin good  >:D
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: Albino on January 02, 2012, 06:20:28 PM
In the thread I praised CD saying that this was a damn near perfect mix. I take it back, it is a perfect mix. WD everybody involved  8)
Keep it heavy and keep rocking  >:D
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: CosmicDolphin on January 02, 2012, 06:38:19 PM
I've posted an updated master in the original thread, I think I overcooked the first one.  :-X

Great tune guys, and Steve's vocalls are always a seal of quality  :).....

Thanks for letting me loose on this one, I hate to hear good songs sound bad !

CD

Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: AndyG6508 on January 02, 2012, 07:07:27 PM
Super track guys! Top class write, performance and production by everyone concerned.

The arrangement is cool, different with a hypnotic quality to it. Reminds me vaguely of Stormbringer in spirit.

I-podded!!

Andy
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: floouk on January 03, 2012, 04:45:35 AM
Super track guys! Top class write, performance and production by everyone concerned.

The arrangement is cool, different with a hypnotic quality to it. Reminds me vaguely of Stormbringer in spirit.

I-podded!!

Andy

iPodded eh?  That'll do for me.
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: floouk on January 03, 2012, 04:51:36 AM
We're finished - hurrah!! another fab experience, working with some top class people.  It never ceases to amaze me what good stuff can be generated from a guitar riff and a few chords.

More power to your elbow Mike.

Well done to cosmic Dolphin for a mix we can be proud of.

And to the rest of you guys, it's been an honour.  ;D :D
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: PVD on January 03, 2012, 08:36:49 AM
Guys:

Great final, it was interesting watching this one bounce back and forward.  It turned out much better than I originally thought, Steve vocals are great.
Mike, thanks for picking the lyric, you guys made it work well,

Paul
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: AndyG6508 on January 03, 2012, 11:56:45 AM
prodded and podded gary mate :)

nice bass part btw

Super track guys! Top class write, performance and production by everyone concerned.

The arrangement is cool, different with a hypnotic quality to it. Reminds me vaguely of Stormbringer in spirit.

I-podded!!

Andy

iPodded eh?  That'll do for me.
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: snowdoguk on January 03, 2012, 12:27:32 PM
Guys.. the later mix is the better one in my opinion... the first mix is a little over-cooked... much better for the ipods ;)

Thanks again Mark for returning to it...
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: AndyG6508 on January 03, 2012, 12:41:42 PM
you mean the latter mix is better-i-poddausable?

Andy

Guys.. the later mix is the better one in my opinion... the first mix is a little over-cooked... much better for the ipods ;)

Thanks again Mark for returning to it...
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: snowdoguk on January 03, 2012, 12:43:52 PM
v2 in the first post.... is a later mix than the original posted :)
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: AndyG6508 on January 03, 2012, 12:53:18 PM
ahhh ok :) thanks!

v2 in the first post.... is a later mix than the original posted :)
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: CosmicDolphin on January 03, 2012, 01:15:33 PM
v2 in the first post.... is a later mix than the original posted :)

No it's just different mastering - same mix !

Cd
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: Tricia41 on January 03, 2012, 03:30:32 PM
Very cool song, Men. Sounds a lot like Rush.  8)
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: r4m on January 03, 2012, 06:18:47 PM
Nice one guys! Rockin!!  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: Johnny on January 03, 2012, 07:55:06 PM
Paul! :)

Great stuff, my man, (lyrically speaking)

an' you got the "Dome to bring it home!" very cool! ;D 8)

perhaps, "oneday"... ::)

Fabulous stuff, Snowy, an' friends!  ;)

i agree with Trish...Has a "Rush" vibe!

Cheers! :)
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: snowdoguk on January 04, 2012, 12:03:05 AM
Many thanks for all the listens and comments everyone...  :)
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: Pleasuredome on January 04, 2012, 03:06:37 AM
 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: snowdoguk on January 04, 2012, 10:44:19 AM
v2 in the first post.... is a later mix than the original posted :)

No it's just different mastering - same mix !

Cd

Depends how you define mix... for me it's a mix of frequencies... so by changing the EQ or limiter settings on the master track still constitutes a different mix in my eyes  >:D :P
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: CosmicDolphin on January 04, 2012, 11:09:54 AM
v2 in the first post.... is a later mix than the original posted :)

No it's just different mastering - same mix !

Cd

Depends how you define mix... for me it's a mix of frequencies... so by changing the EQ or limiter settings on the master track still constitutes a different mix in my eyes  >:D :P

LOL...the lines between mixing and mastering are blurring.

But mastering was originally invented to make sure the needle didn't jump out of the groove on the record due to rogue bass frequencies, so some sort of corrective eq was done by a man in a white coat.

Now we do it to give a final sheen , loudness or punch, or make it sound in context in an album situation as well as some corrective eq.  The internal mix balance doesn't alter though hence the distinction between mixing and mastering...we don't wear the white coats anymore though  ;D

CD
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: Studioplayer on January 04, 2012, 12:49:31 PM
This final mix sounds really great guys.  8) Nice job CD. Gotta hang in there until all the tweaks are done. It's worth it in the end. Nice to hear Steve sing for a change.  :)

Dave
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: soulfrontier on January 04, 2012, 01:44:57 PM
great rock song guys! love the vocals!
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: snowdoguk on January 06, 2012, 01:14:50 PM
Here's a few reviews from IMW:

Serious Music: "Sounds super! Creative collab with supergood musicians. Congratulations. I will play this track next Monday when my show ist"

Bri~an: "..love the room sound in this, has that era of power output that the 70's N 80's had in there pocket in the studio's at the time..influences of rushNpurple are a highlite for me...great track boyz!!"

waveman: "ya guys, great rocker! top guitar work and vocals. as brian mentioned the rush n purple slant, but this is better because you (Steve) sound better than geddy lee. nice!!"
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: AndyG6508 on January 06, 2012, 02:39:06 PM
Good stuff Snowdog and gang!! You guys should make an album together.

Andy

Here's a few reviews from IMW:

Serious Music: "Sounds super! Creative collab with supergood musicians. Congratulations. I will play this track next Monday when my show ist"

Bri~an: "..love the room sound in this, has that era of power output that the 70's N 80's had in there pocket in the studio's at the time..influences of rushNpurple are a highlite for me...great track boyz!!"

waveman: "ya guys, great rocker! top guitar work and vocals. as brian mentioned the rush n purple slant, but this is better because you (Steve) sound better than geddy lee. nice!!"
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: floouk on January 06, 2012, 04:32:09 PM
Here's a few reviews from IMW:

Serious Music: "Sounds super! Creative collab with supergood musicians. Congratulations. I will play this track next Monday when my show ist"

Bri~an: "..love the room sound in this, has that era of power output that the 70's N 80's had in there pocket in the studio's at the time..influences of rushNpurple are a highlite for me...great track boyz!!"

waveman: "ya guys, great rocker! top guitar work and vocals. as brian mentioned the rush n purple slant, but this is better because you (Steve) sound better than geddy lee. nice!!"

Very positive reviews but who or what is IMW?
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: snowdoguk on January 06, 2012, 04:35:37 PM
Here's a few reviews from IMW:

Serious Music: "Sounds super! Creative collab with supergood musicians. Congratulations. I will play this track next Monday when my show ist"

Bri~an: "..love the room sound in this, has that era of power output that the 70's N 80's had in there pocket in the studio's at the time..influences of rushNpurple are a highlite for me...great track boyz!!"

waveman: "ya guys, great rocker! top guitar work and vocals. as brian mentioned the rush n purple slant, but this is better because you (Steve) sound better than geddy lee. nice!!"

Very positive reviews but who or what is IMW?

Introverted Muppet Wally.... Indie Music Works ::)
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: CosmicDolphin on January 06, 2012, 04:36:55 PM
Inexpensive Media Weebles  8)
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: AndyG6508 on January 06, 2012, 06:29:50 PM
Interstellar Metaphysical Wormholes
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: CosmicDolphin on January 06, 2012, 07:12:59 PM
I'll mix whatever  ;)
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: Albino on January 06, 2012, 08:04:40 PM
I'll mix whatever  ;)
LMFAO@CD

Very positive reviews. Well done Snowy   >:D

Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: Pleasuredome on January 07, 2012, 02:08:28 AM
I Muse Whenever :) :)
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: floouk on January 07, 2012, 04:30:34 AM
I'll mix whatever  ;)

Very clever
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: Paulo on January 07, 2012, 05:49:46 AM
Great Rocker, sounds good... Nice vocals Steve, sound super.
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: Paulo on January 07, 2012, 05:56:45 AM
The Synth solo reminds me of "Gates of Babylon" from Rainbow, really cool.
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: Pleasuredome on January 07, 2012, 08:00:14 AM
Incidentally, thanks all, it was a joy to sing :) :) :) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: j on January 08, 2012, 08:51:18 AM
Thanks Paulo!  8)

The Synth solo reminds me of "Gates of Babylon" from Rainbow, really cool.
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: j on January 08, 2012, 08:52:14 AM
Incidentally, thanks all, it was a joy to sing :) :) :) 8) 8) 8)

it's always a joy to hear you, bud. And a privelege to play along :)  :)  :)
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: Pleasuredome on January 08, 2012, 10:43:17 AM
 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: snowdoguk on September 09, 2012, 06:19:00 AM
New arrangement and Mix for this at:

http://soundcloud.com/snowdoguk/broken
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: Errol on September 09, 2012, 07:36:33 AM
Wow! Great stuff! I am always really impressed by Pleasuredome's vocals. Love the transitions form verse to chorus.  :)
Title: Re: Broken - Snowy, PVD, PleasureDome, Albino, j, floouk, CosmicDolphin
Post by: AndyG6508 on September 11, 2012, 07:30:10 AM
Sounds great to me Snowy..more crisp. Where does one get a mp3 of this wee ditty from?

Andy

New arrangement and Mix for this at:

http://soundcloud.com/snowdoguk/broken