She's the One (MJ Live Aid)

Nick_Flash

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This is definitely the first time I have ever done an 80's song. Inspired by the MJ LiveAid concert.
I tried to channel my inner Ocasek and didn't quite make it. I had a heck of a lot if fun doing it though. Thanks for setting this challenge up guys!

And yes that picture is of me in 85'. Check the kickin' Top Gun mirror shades. They're as big as my freakin' head. The girlies loved it :)

Beware of the synthesizers!

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Hits: 798
Comments: 37
Fans: 13
Plays: 43
Downloads: 54
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Uploaded: Jun 13, 2008 - 06:36:08 PM
Last Updated: Jun 13, 2008 - 06:36:08 PM Last Played: Nov 15, 2009 - 01:24:09 PM

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Hardware:

Charvel LS1 Guitar, Yamaha Bass, MAudio Keystation 49e, Boss GT-3 Processor

Software:

Drums on Demand

Comments

	said 531 days ago (June 13th, 2008)
	Cool! Very nice track my friend, always love your production and top notch playing. Cool work and nice pic! Take Care - Yeman A. Al-Rawi

Nick_Flash	Nick_Flash said 531 days ago (June 13th, 2008)
	cool I always look forward to your comments as well Yeman. Thanks for listening and I look forward to your coffee house appearance later in the month. Check out my latest song called Wake Up

Feter	Feter said 531 days ago (June 13th, 2008)
	She's the One Hey !! ... thats totaly a blast ...nice guitars work as always my friend ..cool singin man !! .. loved this ..thnx alot for sharin !!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

Nick_Flash	Nick_Flash said 531 days ago (June 13th, 2008)
	I sang this in a much different style than usual - it would only work for this tune. Thanks for your great comments as usual Feter - much appreciated. Check out my latest song called Wake Up

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 531 days ago (June 13th, 2008)
	Channelling your inner Ocasek isn't a bad place to start IMO - and I think it's pretty successful too! Excellent 80's sound and top-notch production make this a real winner. I can imagine this being on a Cars album! Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

Nick_Flash	Nick_Flash said 529 days ago (June 15th, 2008)
	yeah you just can't go wrong getting an 80's sound when using a synth like that. This actually started off as an acoustic song for the coffee house. I'm glad it turned into this. Check out my latest song called Wake Up

spitlogic	spitlogic said 531 days ago (June 13th, 2008)
	Hey I still wear shades like that. Anyway nice take on making 80's music. Good production. Check out my latest song called Guillotine

Nick_Flash	Nick_Flash said 529 days ago (June 15th, 2008)
	cool Yeah, but you pull it off with some style man! I've also got the elastic waistband with a tucked in Hawaiian shirt up there. I think my socks are pulled to my knees too. Thanks for the comments Mitchell. Check out my latest song called Wake Up

dajama	dajama said 531 days ago (June 13th, 2008)
	Terrific song and a great 80s vibe. The drum sound is kicking, and the combo of the chiming and the distorted guitar just puts the icing on the cake. The synths work very well - nice sounds and well-placed. This is a terrific song. Great vocal, too. Great picture, too! Nicely done. Peace. Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)

Nick_Flash	Nick_Flash said 529 days ago (June 15th, 2008)
	I was thinking of doing an all electronic drum sound but ended up keeping the live sound, that seemed to help keep with the Cars type sound. Thanks for listening. Check out my latest song called Wake Up

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 531 days ago (June 13th, 2008)
	very Cars yeah I think it fits in easily. What's cool is this is a great solid song that has a timeless style. I totally enjoyed this alot! Check out my latest song called November

Nick_Flash	Nick_Flash said 529 days ago (June 15th, 2008)
	timeless This was definitely a new venture for me. The recent challenges have been great because they have inspired me to step out of the box a little bit with what I record and also what I listen to. Thanks Vic. nick Check out my latest song called Wake Up

	said 531 days ago (June 14th, 2008)
	She's the One Really nice music, lyrics and singing is great. Loved a really catchy tuuuune. Peace Dee x

Nick_Flash	Nick_Flash said 529 days ago (June 15th, 2008)
	the music is more catchy than the vox for me, but I am happy how it came out. I had a hell of a time writing words for this though. Oh well if I'm having fun I must be doing something right. Thanks Dee Check out my latest song called Wake Up

lavalamp	lavalamp said 531 days ago (June 14th, 2008)
	You're unsafe, Iceman! Nice going Nick, I hear that synth a la The Cars. I think Rick would be proud. Nice piece of songwriting. Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

Nick_Flash	Nick_Flash said 528 days ago (June 16th, 2008)
	Maverick in the house Yeah, Rick and I are tight. I miss the Cars - great band. Thanks LL Check out my latest song called Wake Up

kingbee	kingbee said 530 days ago (June 14th, 2008)
	drive on You've really got that Cars vibe off to a tee. Great track..and lovely sunglasses too ;-) Check out my latest song called Dr.Thunderball-Bond theme challenge

Nick_Flash	Nick_Flash said 528 days ago (June 16th, 2008)
	Drive Thanks Brendan, I might even try another one of these type tunes in the future. Check out my latest song called Wake Up

J.A.Stewart	J.A.Stewart said 530 days ago (June 14th, 2008)
	So 80s That... it almost hurts. LOL Nice job on this, Nick. Your vocals aren't quirky enough to fill those Ocasek shoes, but you've created a real nice musical bed here, very reminiscent of The Cars. In the end, your vocal gives it a distinctive feel all its own. ;) --- Joe Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

Nick_Flash	Nick_Flash said 523 days ago (June 21st, 2008)
	Thanks Joe I started off trying to write some quirky lyrics but they ended up this way. The words are where I struggle the most. I had the music done for a while before the vox were added. Everything came together well enough though. Thanks, nick Check out my latest song called Wake Up

Nick_Flash	Nick_Flash said 523 days ago (June 21st, 2008)
	Thanks Joe I started off trying to write some quirky lyrics but they ended up this way. The words are where I struggle the most. I had the music done for a while before the vox were added. Everything came together well enough though. Thanks, nick Check out my latest song called Wake Up

rsorensen	rsorensen said 530 days ago (June 15th, 2008)
	nice! great job with the Cars sound. Love the synths! Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

Nick_Flash	Nick_Flash said 523 days ago (June 21st, 2008)
	Thanks Ridd That synth in the chorus just drives the while thing. This was fun to put together. Check out my latest song called Wake Up

	said 529 days ago (June 15th, 2008)
	Cool Shades ...could get you anywhere back then. This really reminds me of Ben Orr's solo album (he actually sang many of the Cars' tunes) although those squirrelly synths and lazy guitars are right off the Cars' sound - especially those awesome synths. Beware, indeed - I'm going to go grab a pair of biggo mirrored shades and dri-i-ive..........!

Nick_Flash	Nick_Flash said 523 days ago (June 21st, 2008)
	I seems to remember Ocasek wearing shades way bigger than his head too. I always wanted to use that vibrato feature on my keyboard but could'nt figure out an appropriate song until now. God bless the 80's Thanks Ric Check out my latest song called Wake Up

The Infinites	The Infinites said 529 days ago (June 15th, 2008)
	This reminds me of ...early Five Extra Arms. And The Cars. And (stay with me on this) Split Endz (early Crowded House). Point is - it's so 80's I nearly got the Ray-Ban aviators out again. Oh wait - I'm still wearing them.... Great song for this challenge - totally on the money. Jim Check out my latest song called Day-Glo

Nick_Flash	Nick_Flash said 523 days ago (June 21st, 2008)
	Ah yes...Split Endz. I'll have to check out some of Bob's earlier work soon. It's been a fun challenge. Thanks for listening! Check out my latest song called Wake Up

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jiguma said 525 days ago (June 19th, 2008)

Nice 80s track Nick
I'm really glad you dropped by my song, or I might have missed your posts here at MJ. Definitely a Cars vibe (one of the 80s bands I liked, along with Nik Kershaw).

This is a cool tune and well done in all areas - playing is very cool and just right for the tune. DoD is such a wonderful set of loops - the kit track sounds very solid indeed.

No nits from me - well produced and performed.

Like I said, glad you dropped by.

Cheers from Oz,
Neil

Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

Nick_Flash	Nick_Flash said 523 days ago (June 21st, 2008)
	Thanks Neil I'm glad I dropped by your site also. Your live aid track is killer. I love to hear new versions of older songs. That's what I'm doing half the time here. Yeah, the Cars are one of the very few 80's bands I can still listen too. I instanly thought of this type of tune when I heard about the challenge. Glad you liked it man. nick Check out my latest song called Wake Up

richardhowardjones	richardhowardjones said 523 days ago (June 21st, 2008)
	. Masterfully done, ol' son. Yeah! Check out my latest song called STANDIN' IN THE RAIN

Nick_Flash	Nick_Flash said 523 days ago (June 21st, 2008)
	Thanks for the listen Richard. I'm digging your last tune as well. Peace, nick Check out my latest song called Wake Up

	said 523 days ago (June 21st, 2008)
	Wow! Nice job Nick! Your "inner Ocasek"? Ha! You crack me up! Sounds like a Cars B-side to me man. I really enjoyed it! Be well!

Nick_Flash	Nick_Flash said 520 days ago (June 24th, 2008)
	A Cars B-side it is then. Hey all great musicians start with the B-sides - watch out. Thanks Mike. Check out my latest song called Wake Up

bud	bud said 521 days ago (June 23rd, 2008)
	Love the synthesizers - so Cars I think you really nailed it - and don't feel bad about not sounding like Ocasek - you've got a much better voice. Sorry it took me so long to get here - been working out of town and swamped by real life. Great tune. Check out my latest song called try not to think

Nick_Flash	Nick_Flash said 520 days ago (June 24th, 2008)
	Hey Bud Yeah, I'm getting swamped with the real life thing too - plus summer is upon us and getting away from the computer is sounded better and better. I don't know about a better voice than Rick but I'm working on it. Thanks for taking the time to listen. I loved your coffee house entry! Nick Check out my latest song called Wake Up

davisamerica	davisamerica said 519 days ago (June 25th, 2008)
	lol... love the glasses .. had a pair ... this my friend has indeed channeled ric ocasek ... this is "so sweet" ! Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

Nick_Flash	Nick_Flash said 518 days ago (June 26th, 2008)
	everyone should have a pair of those glasses. The Cars are making a comeback at MJ's. Thanks for stopping by DA. Check out my latest song called Wake Up

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