Ordinary guy - v2 w/atonalis

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A couple af weeks ago, I posted the original track 'ordinary guy', asking if someone would be interested to blow a bit more pathos into the instrumentation. To my surprise, Atonalis - whom I consider as one hell of a great artist - offered his services.

Wow, wow, wow! Be sure I like this version. He managed to get rid of the initial mellowness of the song (which I disliked a bit), without losing the passion and sensitivity. Thans so much, Shawn, for this great addition. I hope you all enjoy.

Orchestration and all isntruments: atonalis
Composition, lyrics and vocals: moorlandt

As always... thanks for listening!

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Lyrics

I nailed your picture in my head
I left no word of you unread
I’ve spend my time to figure out
Just to make sure that this is worth another chapter in my heart
Girl, you got my empathy
Sure I will be damaged, loose my mind
They say love is blind

Is it your eyes that make me feel
You gorgeous smile that looks so real
The pinky colour of your skin
Or just the ordinary midlife man’s position that I’m in
Girl, you’re such a mystery
This boy will be smashed against the wall
But I don’t mind at all

Sue me, nail me
Not innocent, besides these confessions I’m
Truly foolish
Not ignorant, aware of the fact that you’re
Polishing my ego and spoiling me to death
Making me a hero
While I deserve a punishment instead

I’m feeling feeble, imprudent
What kind of flowers should I send
I have no clue of what you feel
I might be lost, that’s why I’m hoping deep inside this isn’t real
Take me out of ecstasy
Moorlandt’s just an ordinary guy
No matter what I try
Moorlandt’s just an ordinary guy
No matter what you try

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Hits: 2106
Comments: 43
Fans: 8
Plays: 398
Downloads: 87
Votes: 17
Uploaded: Aug 06, 2006 - 03:43:02 PM
Last Updated: Aug 28, 2006 - 03:49:12 AM Last Played: Mar 11, 2010 - 03:17:29 PM

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atonalis	atonalis said 1321 days ago (August 6th, 2006)
	this was..... .....no problem. thanks so much man. your artistry is amazing....... i love your stuff........ so glad you happened on my page.......... Check out my latest song called lit with a wet match.

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1321 days ago (August 7th, 2006)
	this was..... Mutual. Being able to work with a talented composer/orchestrator/musician like atonalis is really a big honour for me. I hope this might be the first collab in a long series... Thanks again, Shawn. Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called Free

springclock	springclock said 1321 days ago (August 6th, 2006)
	lite and airy.... real nice tones and very well assembled....good recording and everything is played very well....I like the tightness and closeness of the vocals....this is such a good bitter sweet tune....very well done you two.... peace....Ian Baird p.s. that photo is fantastic....a nice visual compliment to the music Check out my latest song called The Stig

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1321 days ago (August 7th, 2006)
	lite Yeah, I like this 'bitter sweet' expression of yours, Ian. That's exactly the core intention of the song. Thanks so much for stopping by! Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called Free

Mcboy	Mcboy said 1321 days ago (August 6th, 2006)
	kool....... ballad......koolness in simplicity.......loved the punkish ballad(if there is such a thing....never heard punk rockers play a ballad....herhhehh)...or may i say alt/prog rock ballad.......emotional vocal offering moor....orchestration was just the right fit.......kool........ Check out my latest song called Pickin the Smoke

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1321 days ago (August 7th, 2006)
	kool....... Thanks a million for these lovely comments, McBoy! Very much appreciated. Yes, genres... I know :-) Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called Free

rtcooper	rtcooper said 1321 days ago (August 6th, 2006)
	Just Don't Know Don't know how this could be Better. Expecting loss or failure, without self-pity. Taught, but Tough. Nabakov-type self awareness. Rare. Orchestration adds structure, yet yields up sympatico, as well. Fine Work, Boys. Superb. Respectfully, Cooper Check out my latest song called JIGUMA Tribute - ReMx

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1321 days ago (August 7th, 2006)
	Just Don't Know Greatly appreciated, Cooper! Thanks so much for listening. Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called Free

rtcooper	rtcooper said 1320 days ago (August 7th, 2006)
	Just Don't Know Upon Further Reflecftion: The Score/Instrumentation by Atonalis is More than Custom-made, it is the Perfectly Imperfect (Roomy in the Right Places). The Present of the Lyric, the "song" is more than Taught, it's courageous in its quest and resolution. This is EVEN Better than my original take. Respectfully, Cooper Check out my latest song called JIGUMA Tribute - ReMx

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1319 days ago (August 9th, 2006)
	Just Don't Know You're spoiling us to death, man :-) Thanks so much again, Cooper! Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called Free

Einarus	Einarus said 1321 days ago (August 6th, 2006)
	Emotional Love the instrumental part of this. Like you said, really sensitive without being weak and touching without being fake. The vocals were very fitting, too. Lovely track. Btw, really nice photo! -E Check out my latest song called A Forest Trail

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1321 days ago (August 7th, 2006)
	Emotional Thanks so much for your comments, Einar. And I'm seriously digging our latest track man! Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called Free

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1321 days ago (August 7th, 2006)
	Emotional hmm... a little typo... Should read '...your latest track...' of course :-) --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called Free

craft	craft said 1321 days ago (August 6th, 2006)
	Like... ... I said before nice job. I liked the melody. I think that the orchestration is amazing.. Good job of both of you Check out my latest song called Present (feat. Einarus)

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1321 days ago (August 7th, 2006)
	Like... Thanks again, craft. Yeah, and I know you're still waiting for my addition on one of your tracks... I didn't forget. Just so busy with so many things right now. Talk to you soon. Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called Free

jiguma

jiguma said 1321 days ago (August 6th, 2006)

Even better??!
Walter, I loved your original oof this, but this is such an improvement.
Shawn has taken it and lifted it even further. Only crit is that I'd like to
hear your voice slightly up in the mix - your voice is really special, and
the lyrics and melody warrant full exposure. Not inferring any
problems with Shawn's work - the instrumentation is perfect. Really
looking forward to hearing what you come up with next.
Neil

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moorlandt

moorlandt said 1321 days ago (August 7th, 2006)

Even better??!
Neil, you're ever so kind man!
When I first heard Shawn's version, I had the same impression as you (I mean: to bring up the vocals a little bit). But I think this might be influenced by the fact that on the original version, there is 'just the voice and its embellishment'. I like this one better, the vocals are part of the music here.
Thanks so much again for stopping by.
Walter

---
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GUION	GUION said 1321 days ago (August 7th, 2006)
	Nice song The song bases is very good and the adaptation enriches it still more. I like much the smooth and sweet cadence. Also the contribution of Atonalis. Congratulations Walter. Check out my latest song called Baxar

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1321 days ago (August 7th, 2006)
	Nice song Thanks Juan for your nice comments. Greatly appreciated. Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called Free

TobinMueller

TobinMueller said 1321 days ago (August 7th, 2006)

Surprising and nourishing collab
As a huge fan of the original, I was unsure if I'd like this version. I do,
but it is is just a tad too busy in my ears (which are biased by their love
of the original). The mix is much better, the guitar sound more alive
and vibrant, strings are great, an improvement, and the notes played
are more interesting. The strings are lovely and improve. The
chunked guitar hits, however, bring a heaviness that my ears rejected,
and occasionally clutter the lyrics and meaningfulness and create an
unsync'd rhythmic element that never integrated (to me). The piano is a
great idea, and I like the tone quality it provides and new harmonic
variations, but at times seemed to fight the guitar chunks, even tho if
the guitar chunks were deleted, I may embrace the piano
wholeheartedly. Consider doing another remix without the chunks? As
it stands, I like the original better. More from the heart, true, and lyric
driven.

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moorlandt	moorlandt said 1320 days ago (August 7th, 2006)
	Surprising and nourishing collab Thanks so much Tobin for your honnest and very constructive comment. Appreciated once again! --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called Free

Wildcat

Wildcat said 1321 days ago (August 7th, 2006)

Lovely
This Collab is really good.
Atonalis: You did a great job with orchestration. You did not bereave the
Originalsong from its emotion.The soul of this song grow up with your
part.
Ordinary Guy is such a special,wonderfull song. I love it.
Walter: Your phantastic voice and lyrics transports a lot of
emotion.Wonderfull!
You both won with it!

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moorlandt	moorlandt said 1320 days ago (August 7th, 2006)
	Lovely Thanks again so much, Tanja, for these heartwarming comments. I'm so glad you like this version as well. Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called Free

AEROjet	AEROjet said 1320 days ago (August 7th, 2006)
	peace very emotional, great production. Check out my latest song called You Got Me (remix)

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1320 days ago (August 8th, 2006)
	peace Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Joel! Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called Free

composerclark	composerclark said 1320 days ago (August 8th, 2006)
	Original This is original in many ways; Walter, your voice is unique and a powerfully expressive instrument. The accompanying instruments are never cliched, always wonderful, going along with the voice and words beautifully. Wow wow wow is right! Check out my latest song called Scarlet Nightfall

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1320 days ago (August 8th, 2006)
	Original Wow wow wow for your comments Clark :-) Thanks so much, man! Again, really appreciated. Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called Free

Stun Nutz	Stun Nutz said 1319 days ago (August 8th, 2006)
	!-!_!_-!_!-!_--!__!! great voice, lyrics, delicate production... very, very nice. Check out my latest song called Gossamer dissected

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1319 days ago (August 9th, 2006)
	!-!_!_-!_!-!_--!__!! Thanks, Eric, for these lovely comments! Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called Free

	said 1318 days ago (August 9th, 2006)
	Lovely Paean... to romantic relationships. I really love the vox in this one. Heart wrenching in places. Beautiful melody with nice change-ups in the mid- section. Great stuff gents! Be well! THE LOWLANDS OF HOLLAND: http://www.macjams.com/song/23423

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1318 days ago (August 9th, 2006)
	Lovely Paean... Thanks a million for such nice comments, Michael. Heartwarming and appreciated very much. Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called Free

The Infinites	The Infinites said 1317 days ago (August 10th, 2006)
	I didn't know you could... ...improve the original so much!! Well done both of you! Lovin' you work.... Check out my latest song called Day-Glo

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1317 days ago (August 10th, 2006)
	I didn't know you could... Thank you so much for commenting and faving. Yeah, Atonlis is a very gited musician, and I'm really looking forward to collab with him more intensively in the near future. Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called Free

ktb	ktb said 1316 days ago (August 11th, 2006)
	not so ordinary exceptional composition. Beautifully understated. Loved the simplicity of the arrangement and the thought that went into the production. Moorlandt you did a great job here on the vocals. Your performance here has beaucoup heart. Check out my latest song called snowfall (w/Gaylen75)

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1316 days ago (August 12th, 2006)
	not so ordinary Merci beacoup, John :-) Very appreciated words... Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called Free

jgurner	jgurner said 1314 days ago (August 13th, 2006)
	Moving Raw emotion is a beautifully smoothed and polished package. A wonderfully bittersweet edge to both the music and the vocals. Very nicely done. Enjoyed it. Check out my latest song called Scary Monsters (MJRF2010)

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1310 days ago (August 17th, 2006)
	Moving Many thanks for stopping by and taking your time to listen, Joseph. Very appreciated... Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called Free

FEEL	FEEL said 1310 days ago (August 17th, 2006)
	heart felt Wow... really touching song. It's music like this that makes me thankful that I'm ordinary. Thanks for sharing... Check out my latest song called Tribute to Day (MJRF2010)

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1310 days ago (August 17th, 2006)
	heart felt John, thanks so much for commenting and faving! Walter --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called Free

	said 1309 days ago (August 18th, 2006)
	Baritone tone Your deep vocal is a very good fit in this. Instrumental accompanies well to help carry your tone. Indeed a great job here Walter. . - Harold

moorlandt	moorlandt said 1308 days ago (August 19th, 2006)
	Baritone tone Thanks much for listening Harold! --- Logic takes you from a to b. Imagination takes you everywhere. Check out my latest song called Free

borisluxx

borisluxx said 1293 days ago (September 3rd, 2006)

Excellent!
This is a great track guys! Very, very nice! Great job! Moorlandt, your
voice is reminiscent of David Sylvian on this track. It sounds so clear and
just awesome. I fav'd this one! I'll need to DL it as well. Smooth
production! This is a track that takes you away and lets your mind go.
Take care guys! Keep up the great work! Peace!

-Boris Luxx

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Schello	Schello said 1257 days ago (October 9th, 2006)
	.-) great, grat, great! Check out my latest song called Snozz'en (Cronik Mix)

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