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Falling (Legacy)


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Pie

 Genre: Rock

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Back again with another 'Legacy' mix of a previous posting. This was the original arrangement for 'Falling'. No Pianos, different bassline and more lyrics in this version. Ultimately I decided this version was over-long and re-edited it to the version previously posted. Now it can have it's own moment in the spotlight before I completely re-arrange it again - which i'm in the process of writing for.

If you liked 'Falling' then here's another spin on the tune - if you didn't like 'Falling' I'd give this a miss.
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Lyrics
is it me - the only one? can no-one see what's going on? and we're falling, we're falling. we eat it up and spit it out. we use it - abuse it beyond any doubt. and we're falling, we're falling. [CHORUS: and stuff you're face and take what's yours, let the children fight your wars. saving grace with known unkowns and they'll never take the blame. fat man dance and make them laugh, poor man sing and make them cry, they won't see you steal yourself - and they'll never take the blame.] images and issues of consequence, you run and run, never turn to face. and we're falling, we're falling. slight of hand and trick of light, slaves to freedom everyone of us. and we're falling, we're falling. [CHORUS] [BREAKDOWN] trapped in light too bright to see, what's real or fake? this dying breed. and we're falling, we're falling. wager me who will go first - this fragile rock or your broken soul. and we're falling, [CHORUS]
Song Stats
Hits: 3703
Comments: 33
Fans: 20
Plays: 575
Downloads: 197
Votes: 31
Uploaded: Aug 29, 2005 - 03:48:43 PM
Last Updated: Nov 14, 2005 - 06:10:11 AM Last Played: Oct 15, 2009 - 09:21:01 PM
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Hardware:
15" Powerbook, M-Box, Shure Mic, Charvel 750XL, Fender P-Bass.
Software:
DoggieBox, Amplitube, SampleTank, T-Racks.
Comments
ledebutant said 1550 days ago (August 29th, 2005)
It seems silly to go on and on
about your incredible ability with production, but your
songs are just some of the best-produced on the site.
Possibly the best.

You also have a great sense of song structure and how to
use contrast to keep things interesting. Your breakdowns
are always awesome, this song is no exception. Just really,
really cool. Your lyrics, the vocals, everything, I just love,
love, love this.

This song is interesting, because I could see this being on
an album I would have worn out in the '80's. It reminds
me a little of Real Life and OMD (some of the songs on
Crush), but the song also sounds completely
contemporary. I guess that's considered timeless.

Amazed by you, Pie.
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aclarke said 1550 days ago (August 29th, 2005)
I heard the first
version you posted in December. At that time I remember
being particularly impressed with the guitars and song
overall. They are top notch here as well (still... whatever) but
what really stands out on closer inspection is the
outstanding word work. The chorus is tremendous- poignant
and lyrical. Great song- I can't wait to see what the super-
modified version sounds like.
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bikeshedbob said 1550 days ago (August 29th, 2005)
Great
Well developed song with good, thoughtful lyrics. The
production shows a keen ear for detail
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SlimGirlFat said 1550 days ago (August 29th, 2005)
I agree
Your production skills and attention to detail are excellent.
more than that though, your skills as a songwriter,guitar
player and vocalist are truly outstanding.
The only nit pick I have about this track is that your lead vox
are slightly too far back in this mix.
I do hear echoes of Sting on this track, but as always you
have a unique sound and underlying emotion running
through your music.
I liked the orginal track very much but this version is better.
I'm gathering a very ecletic album on my itunes from you.
an excellent track Pie...
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Einarus said 1550 days ago (August 29th, 2005)
Excellent
Pretty much flawless stuff.
The best songs have the emptiest comments, right?
Awesome in every way!
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bronco said 1550 days ago (August 29th, 2005)
What's Going On
Classic theme of the hypocrisy of society. Unfortunately
it's been going on for fifty years, at least. Probably as long
as old Erectus has been around.Good job describing it and
the music echoed your anger and frustration. Well done!
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thetiler said 1550 days ago (August 29th, 2005)
Nice rocking tune
You sure know how to rock, I like how it goes from loud to
soft at the beginning.

Nice singing! Cool


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jfaylor said 1550 days ago (August 30th, 2005)
Nice Production!
Yeah... I like your arrangement... you got a really
professional clean sound... look forward to hearing more of
your stuff! I like the uh-oh break! :-)
TobinMueller said 1550 days ago (August 30th, 2005)
Prince of New Theatrical Pop
Excellent production, writing, pacing, arrangement, well
thought-thru track. Excellent use of layered vocals,
wonderful vocal edge and crispness; great guitar playing.
Love the Sting style, feel, in the verses especially, and the
strong hook of the chorus; the chaos of the talking voices
at the end; the changing amp settings of the guitars and
the other details. There is an out-of-slot tom hit in the
first verse after the words "going on" and some not-quite-
right-in-my-ears rim shots at "slaves to freedom" and a
few other places in latter verses... which is nitpicking on
an otherwise radio ready track. You are able to hold
interest at all times, create inventive yet strongly Pop,
everything I want to hear in a Pie tune. If you can fix
those drumming spots, this is a perfect song.
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Pie said 1550 days ago (August 30th, 2005)
Prince of New Theatrical Pop
you are nitpicking but I love you for it :-)
you're probable right. hopefully these little mistakes were eradicated in the
finsihed version posted earlier :-)

Am I the only person who posts songs backwards? Kinda sums me up really.


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these online signatures are a load of bollocks!
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Jim Bouchard said 1550 days ago (August 30th, 2005)
tom hit fixed, rimshots not.
It's interesting to compare the two versions. They're both rich with interesting details. I agree with Tobin on the rimshots, and they do stick out here, but I had to listen pretty hard to get the tom hit. The syncopation in the rimshots in that one spot seems a little superfluous, and I would just straighten it out. It does seem like a drum part out of a Dave Matthews song just in that one spot. Not that that's bad, but it seems a little out of place for this song.

I like the extra lyrics and the cacaphony of voices in this version. The extra length doesn't bother me, and I don't really miss the piano all that much, though the later version had a bit more dynamic range, it seems.
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jackstone said 1549 days ago (August 30th, 2005)
You are amazing talented man!
Really professional sound! Great!
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alley-oop said 1549 days ago (August 30th, 2005)
great tune
Man, this is great. Voice, your soul comes through. very well-suit instrumentation, very nice contrasting musical changes. Most excellent, Mr. P
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thoddi said 1549 days ago (August 30th, 2005)
I get in line
with the other comnments here.
Pure talent, professional performance.

I dig it:)

Thoddi
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Cameron said 1549 days ago (August 30th, 2005)
radio ready
This is one of the most amazing productions I have ever
heard on this site. Not only is the recording crystal-clear,
the musical ideas are fresh and lively and quite
imaginative.

You employ a variety of effects which work really well in
this song. I particularly like the one you used on the vox
lyric: "trapped in light too bright to see".

Your pacing between the various musical sections is
excellent, holding the listener's interest. I like the
alternation of the relatively quiet sections with the more
driving beat ones.

This is simply a magnificent song! Great job on all fronts.


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jiguma said 1549 days ago (August 31st, 2005)
top of the heap
Production, vox, harmonies, guitars, bass, drums, lyrics
(have I missed anything?) are all absolute top of the heap.
Only thing I can hear that could be improved is probably
the bass volume and definition - maybe just a tiny bit.
The playing overall is brilliant - so utterly professional.
Love it, thanks,
Neil
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jiguma said 1549 days ago (August 31st, 2005)
top of the heap
Can anyone explain how a song this good could get 4s or 5s????!
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Pie said 1549 days ago (August 31st, 2005)
top of the heap
it's not a problem. some people don't like this sort of stuff. hell, the song
even bugs me a little and that's why i'm in the process re-arranging it.

thanks for your concern :-)



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these online signatures are a load of bollocks!
Check out my latest song called Kaleidoscope (Single)
ragurner said 1545 days ago (September 3rd, 2005)
Goosebumps
I missed the original, but this is *FINE!* You're officially on
my iPod now.

More, more, more!
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jgurner said 1545 days ago (September 3rd, 2005)
Very cool - again
Just like Mother, I like both versions. (I went back and
listened to the earlier version again to compare.) This is a
great tune no matter how it's dressed up (or undressed).
Very nice, Pie!
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fairy beth said 1500 days ago (October 18th, 2005)
You...
...blow me away, Pieman! Why are'nt you a professional producer as
well as a graphic designer? Asides from that, ur an amazing musician.
Anyway, enough already! Safe. (as country john would say).
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obbster said 1497 days ago (October 21st, 2005)
great production
This is great. well made song. Reminds me of something that you mite
hear from Toad the Wet Sprocket or Gin blossoms. Folky pop-rock.

Well done.
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screaming.org said 1489 days ago (October 29th, 2005)
...
You're a mysterious character, Pie. You ride that razor's edge
between lurking and participating in the community, popping up
once in a blue moon to submit a playful, and very short one-sentence
post -- and every couple of months you submit a really killer
track. I'm looking at the sequence of gaps between the dates, and
it looks like you're about due to blow me away again.

I can hardly blame you for taking so long to reach this level of
perfection, but I'm about ready for another one. My birthday is
December 21, it would be nice to have one by then. Looks like that's
near your 2 year anniversary of your membership. I hope you
celebrate by submitting a song.

Oh, and brilliantly written socio-political commentary here.
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said 1474 days ago (November 13th, 2005)
Nice Jam!
Pie in the sky are you gonna cry?
loyd vader said 1408 days ago (January 18th, 2006)
great song
the great production makes the verses great and the guitar work in the heavy bit is fantastic......bass also rocks me.......well done
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alanfraser said 1398 days ago (January 28th, 2006)
Excellent!
I loved the song and was thinking of a commentary but then it caught my
eye that you're using Amplitube for your guitar sound. This song is a
definite testimonial to what it can do. I haven't used DoggieBox so you've
piqued my curiosity on that as well. But, much more than that, it's a great
song with captivating dynamics and meaningful content. Thanks.
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Scott Carmichael said 1331 days ago (April 5th, 2006)
songcrafter
you have such a great sense of songcraft... melodies are always
interesting... phrasing, and flow... the whole thing is so well crafted but
doesn't sound contrived or formula driven... on top of all that you can
really play ... the guitars are you yes??


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Pie said 1331 days ago (April 6th, 2006)
songcrafter
everything is me, yes :-)




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I find your lack of faith disturbing
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Scott Carmichael said 1330 days ago (April 6th, 2006)
songcrafter
LOL :-) :-O :-)
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Scott Carmichael said 1330 days ago (April 6th, 2006)
songcrafter
Now go your way... be warm and be filled!!
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macgalver said 1245 days ago (June 30th, 2006)
ahhhh!
I adore your lyrics. I adore your production. It's simple. It's elegant.
It does not get in the way, but supports the melody and lifts it. You've
got a great ear! Thanks for lending me your songs!! amazing stuff!
kelli
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ktb said 1229 days ago (July 16th, 2006)
trolling old posts
Loved the whole thing. Thanks. Your songwriting is creative as hell,
and there's a real spark of accesibility through out. Real big chorus in
here and it leaves me hummin right along, well after the last chord.
The stuttered vocal clips before the solo are just frantic!
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timothy devine said 915 days ago (May 27th, 2007)
great slice of pie
thanks for this man, its great stuff.
ditto everybody cept I don't here what tobin is talkin bout w/the drums
the drums amaze me...are they midi ...loops etc.
or real? for sure they sound very happening.
peace
tim

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