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Finished Works / Re: Sharpen our Teeth on Your Bones

« Last post by NickT on August 26, 2024, 03:18:57 PM »

I had another take on the mix.  I found this on my hard drive.  I have zero/none of the plugs I used 15 Years ago!

So this was a mix with faders at zero.

But it was fun.

Thanks!

NickT

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Finished Works / Portable Door - a Deep Purple tribute

« Last post by napoleonboot on August 25, 2024, 06:05:02 PM »

For your listening pleasure here is "Portable Door", a tribute to Deep Purple. Portable Door was released as a single from DP's 2024 Album, "=1".

Our line-up was:

• Vocals/Guitar/Mix&Master: George Williams (napoleonboot)
• Keyboards: Jay Schankman (j)
• Bass: Andy Gupta (AndyG6508)
• Drums: Stephen Smith (Albino)

Most of us have done several DP covers together before, however this time we were joined by the most excellent Jay Schankman on keyboards, replacing Gary Miller (gone but not forgotten    ). This is the first of the DP covers which I have mixed and mastered, previously Gary did that. These guys are brilliant musicians and a joy to work with. I am very proud of the results here - I have liked all the DP cover we have done, but this one best of all.

The song was written by Ian Gillan, Ian Paice, Roger Glover, Don Airey, Simon McBride & Bob Ezrin

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
When it came to me one day in Jerksville
Man, I was right on the edge
That jacket’s too small for a man of your size
And those socks are too big for your head

[Chorus]
My eyes glaze whatever you say
I’m listening, do tell me more
It goes under the bridge, right over my head
And out through my portable door

[Verse 2]
I was trapped in a dire situation
Between reason and someone-in-law
The winner takes all and runs off with the ball
Nothing could pleasure me more

[Chorus]
Times were, I’d have spoken my piece
For a minute or two held the floor
But I can’t get a word in so here I am hurtling
Right out through my portable door

[Instrumental Section]

[Chorus]
The jabbering’s hurting my brain cells so bad
For once in my life I am bored
The public house beckons, I follow the call
And slip in through my portable door

[Verse 3]
The unlikely event came upon me
I wasn’t prepared for the shock
Once round my neck and twice round the deck
And the rest disappeared up the block

[Chorus]
So here we are and everything’s changed
Faster than ever before
You gotta be jokin’ man, what are you smoking
Blow it out through my portable door

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Finished Works / Re: Monkey See Monkey Do

« Last post by PVD on August 25, 2024, 11:44:11 AM »

Well done, nicely crafted and performed.

Paul

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Finished Works / Re: Monkey See Monkey Do

« Last post by NickT on August 21, 2024, 09:20:16 AM »

Great job guys!

It was a pleasure to mix.!

NickT

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Finished Works / Re: Monkey See Monkey Do

« Last post by napoleonboot on August 21, 2024, 03:31:25 AM »

This sounds great. A pleasure to work on. 


I did have initial wobbles, firstly struggling to make sense of the AI vocals Bill had put in his guide track, and after that thinking the backing sounded like Alter Bridge, so trying (and failing) to sing in an Alter Bridge style. Then Bill told me just to make it my own, so I did, and it was then an easy ride. I just needed a kick up the ass.

George

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Finished Works / Monkey See Monkey Do

« Last post by r4m on August 20, 2024, 06:06:23 PM »

As always, Great bunch of folks to play music with around here!
Thanks for helping me get this junk off my mind.
I've been bothered by the fake faith healers and such taking advantage
of people. They claim to heal people and if the person isn't healed they blame
it on the person due to lack of faith. They live lavish lifestyles at the expense
of poor and people struggling just to get by. They have been exposed and continue.
They give the church a bad name!  They are a false religion.
They seem to copy one another. Hence the name "Monkey See Monkey Do.
Rant over ....

George..........vocals
Jay..................keys
Ken.................drums
Nick................mix and master
r4m................lyrics, guitars and bass


Monkey See Monkey Do

Monkey see monkey do
the so-called prophet reads the room
collect a survey at the door
smack them down in the name of the Lord

(Silver and gold have I much)

Silver and gold have I much
empty your pockets leave your crutch
build my empire play my game
on to the next town, do the same

prophets and healers war
masses return for more
politics are your new religion
you are drowning but think you're swimming


Wizardry in the name of Almighty
As the elect call out your er
Rebuild the tower of Babel
Your fate will surely meet you there

You blind your followers with threats from above
you disguise hate with love
Make no mistake, one day you'll stand
in judgement at Almighty's hand

Silver and gold have I much
empty your pockets leave your crutch
build my empire play my game
on to the next town, do the same

prophets and healers war
masses return for more
politics are your new religion
you are drowning but think you're swimming


Wizardry in the name of Almighty
As the elect call out your er
Rebuild the tower of Babel
Your fate will surely meet you there

You blind your followers with threats from above
you disguise hate with love
Make no mistake, one day you'll stand

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Finished Works / Re: The Users (Dom and PVD)

« Last post by PVD on July 31, 2024, 12:23:27 PM »

Nice Dom, thanks for giving this one a chance.

Paul

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Finished Works / The Users (Dom and PVD)

« Last post by Mimmo on July 31, 2024, 10:23:03 AM »

I think this one it's done... Thanks Paul for your lyrics!


Lyrics Paul Dempsey


Music-Vocals and production  : Dom Mercurio (Mimmo)


The Users   (PVD)
(v1)
It may surprise you
When they cry to you
But what do they hide
Then they hook you
After they took you
For a long. long ride

(chorus)
They are the users
Down deep losers
Needing to give pain to feel
You are the answer
To feed their cancer
But it’s nothing you can heal

(v2)
It may surprise you
That they lie to you
Like nothing is wrong
You are their latest mark
Just someplace to park
They won’t be staying long
 
(chorus)
 They are the users
Down deep losers
Needing to give pain to feel
You are the answer
To feed their cancer
But it’s nothing you can heal

 (bridge)
Always on the move
No need for you to approve
You’ll know when they’re gone
When they’re gone

(chorus)
They are the users
Down deep losers
Needing to give pain to feel
You are their answer
To feed this cancer
But it’s nothing you can heal

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Finished Works / Re: Food Chain (Bob Wood/AndyG/Napoleon Boot/NickT/MorseKode/Alex)

« Last post by NickT on July 21, 2024, 11:22:58 AM »

Great Job everyone!

I think it came out great!

NickT

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Finished Works / Re: Food Chain (Bob Wood/AndyG/Napoleon Boot/NickT/MorseKode/Alex)

« Last post by AndyG6508 on July 20, 2024, 12:49:08 PM »

and wav file for version 2 with Dave's guitar solo