Being With You

E-Frame Wrecker

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I was originally going to submit this song to the coffeehouse jam thing, but one guitar led to another. Then I started adding back up singers and then even a bass, then a kick drum. Pretty soon there were just too many of us to fit inside the coffee house.

Adding the electronic kick-drums at the end proved to be problematic. I decided to post what i have. If I revisit this song it will be with a clean slate and I'll get the drums in there in the beginning!!

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Hits: 1516
Comments: 27
Fans: 27
Plays: 109
Downloads: 0
Votes: 12
Uploaded: Aug 02, 2008 - 07:54:18 PM
Last Updated: Aug 02, 2008 - 10:21:17 PM Last Played: Oct 22, 2009 - 08:05:48 PM

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Comments

RazorsKiss	RazorsKiss said 476 days ago (August 2nd, 2008)
	i must admit, i almost stopped the player, and went on. but, your voice made me stop. wonderful performance. then, i got hooked on it. i would sell this one to jack johnson... great, hooky, pop rock song. thanks for making me stay! AD Check out my latest song called Heart of Hearts

E-Frame Wrecker	E-Frame Wrecker said 476 days ago (August 2nd, 2008)
	Thanks! I agree, this one is a sleeper! Thanks for giving it a chance. =) Check out my latest song called Being With You

TheWhizzies	TheWhizzies said 476 days ago (August 2nd, 2008)
	:) It reminds me of a guy playing his guitar on the beach. I like it. - Jake The lyrics aren't very original and the whole sound is very much like Jack Johnson, but I found myself enjoying it anyway and smiling... I can dig it. The multi-layered vocals and guitar solo were especailly nice. - Eric Check out my latest song called The Captain Whizzy Theme

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E-Frame Wrecker said 476 days ago (August 3rd, 2008)

thanks
Thanks for you feedback, and a comment about similarities with Jack Johnson. First of all he is one of my favorites. The song definitely has the Jack Johnson spirit, but I don't think he has done anything like this.

I started working on this technique back in 1981 when I lifted it from my friend who had been doing it for several years. Jack Johnson was 6 years old at the time - according to Wikipedia. A friend who is now a professional drummer recently emailed to see how I was doing now that my style of playing was popular. I was a little surprised that she made the connection. We played together back in '81.

Check out my latest song called Being With You

sloparts	sloparts said 476 days ago (August 2nd, 2008)
	I think this is great You have a great voice, and it shines on this song. You did a good job on the mix, but what impressed me more was your arrangement. The strategic use of harmony parts is excellent. I think you've got a winner here my friend. Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

E-Frame Wrecker	E-Frame Wrecker said 476 days ago (August 3rd, 2008)
	Thanks I appreciate the comment on the arrangement. I put a lot of time into streamlining the song getting the arrangement to work. Its often not what you put into a song but what you leave out. Check out my latest song called Being With You

Norman Goodman	Norman Goodman said 476 days ago (August 2nd, 2008)
	Excellent great vocals...great guitar...great groove.....love the bass.....this is very good song! Check out my latest song called Sailing Across a Sea of Light Pt II

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 475 days ago (August 3rd, 2008)
	This song has a lot going for it-great vocals,solid arrangement,great guitar work... I like the Allman Brothers type harmony at the end of the solo.Really nice song! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

	said 475 days ago (August 3rd, 2008)
	Being with you. It does sound really nice. Well done loved it. Thanks. Peace Dee.

egobandit	egobandit said 475 days ago (August 3rd, 2008)
	Excellent I know that others have compared you to Jack johnson but its uncanny! thanks for sharing!!!!! Check out my latest song called when its love

E-Frame Wrecker	E-Frame Wrecker said 475 days ago (August 3rd, 2008)
	No problem about the JJ comp Oh, I don't mind the comparison. (Not sure if I came off wrong from the previous response.) Thanks for stopping by, listening and commenting. Check out my latest song called Being With You

mowguy3	mowguy3 said 475 days ago (August 3rd, 2008)
	Being with you Has a island easy going feal to it, great tune and mighty fine vocals. Thanks and be well, Russ Check out my latest song called A Different Shade Of Moonlight

guygrooves	guygrooves said 475 days ago (August 3rd, 2008)
	Very cooool exceptional in every way I really like this song. Great hook, playing and production. Check out my latest song called Last Day Here

lavalamp	lavalamp said 475 days ago (August 4th, 2008)
	Great job Right away I thought of Jack Johnson. Really nice vibe. Glad you stopped by the other day or I might not have had a chance to hear it. One of the best I've heard in months. Bravo, Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

lengold	lengold said 475 days ago (August 4th, 2008)
	Lovely vibe to this song, it really floats along and takes you with it. You have managed to capture a very warm and inviting sound. Great effortless sounding vocal. Can't think of anything to change in it. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

TobinMueller	TobinMueller said 473 days ago (August 5th, 2008)
	Jack Johnson ease Wonderfully breezy Jack Johnson feel. I enjoyed it from beginning to end. The soft BD used works perfectly for me. The song is simple, the lyrics are on the over-used side of normal, but that's all part of the vibe, in my ears. Excellent track. Check out my latest song called Forge A New Life (MJRF)

E-Frame Wrecker	E-Frame Wrecker said 471 days ago (August 7th, 2008)
	Couldn't have said it better myself Thanks for the listen and succinct comments regarding the song. I don't expect it to knock anyone's socks off, just wanted to share it and see how it was received and perceived. Personally, the song grew on me as I listened to it, which was unexpected. Check out my latest song called Being With You

Miller-Schletty	Miller-Schletty said 472 days ago (August 6th, 2008)
	Yes this is real nice... I love the mellow vibe and flow you got going here. EFW, you have a real sweet sound here. Tight, clear vocals and some tasty guitar. Kudos, and thanks for the heads up! Jack/Dadai Check out my latest song called Loss (Dadai poem read by RSchletty)

cthayes	cthayes said 472 days ago (August 6th, 2008)
	nice This one has a great feel to it. Great production. Love the lead vocal, love the harmonies. Guitar work is impressive. This would work as a simple acoustic, but I think I like it better with the full band. Thanks for sharing! Check out my latest song called Jesus Came Down

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E-Frame Wrecker said 471 days ago (August 7th, 2008)

Full Band
I was going to submit it to the Coffee house jam. I started out with just a tambourine and hand claps vox and a guitar. I haven't gotten to the point where I can add a full kit of drums. I have iDrum and its not exactly the best tool for this type of music, but works well for the grooves. I also have used drum loops. Thanks for the suggestion. I definitely need to figure out how to get a full kit sound in my future songs.

From what I have heard on MJ I don't think the sound of of the addictive drums fits my music. The kit is too resonant for my taste and it sounds like they are hitting the drums too hard for my style of music.

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Skean	Skean said 472 days ago (August 6th, 2008)
	I love this U know I'm a heart thinker... This song is so perfect as I am so in love with my chick we meeting each other here and she is every thing too me... Kudos my friend. Take care You Rock ---- Kenta Check out my latest song called Walking seeking & depressed

E-Frame Wrecker	E-Frame Wrecker said 471 days ago (August 7th, 2008)
	Thanks And best of luck with you MJ romance. Maybe they should add an "MJ personals" ... maybe not. =) Check out my latest song called Being With You

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dajama said 472 days ago (August 6th, 2008)

Very nice
This is a really nice song. The guitar is great, a nice shuffling groove that just makes you lay back and move, and the arrangement is really solid. Terrific vocal, and excellent harmonies and backing vocals, too. I love the little riffage sprinkled throughout - very effective. For me, the hand-clap and tamborine style percussion is perfect for this song; it just suits the groove and the ambience perfectly. I get what some people are saying about the lyrics, but honestly, I think the lyrics work for the song. Very cool. Nicely done. Peace.

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E-Frame Wrecker	E-Frame Wrecker said 471 days ago (August 7th, 2008)
	Thanks I appreciate the comments. Sounds like you picked up on everything I did. Check out my latest song called Being With You

Sweet79	Sweet79 said 471 days ago (August 7th, 2008)
	Hi :) Wonderful love song :) Now I have big smile on my face... Nice and smooth rhythm :) It`s stop in my head :) Gee... I start to sing refrain :) Check out my latest song called Rainy Jazzy Love

Sweet79	Sweet79 said 471 days ago (August 7th, 2008)
	:) Oh, and i like your voice... ;) Check out my latest song called Rainy Jazzy Love

E-Frame Wrecker	E-Frame Wrecker said 471 days ago (August 7th, 2008)
	Re: Hi Thanks for stoppin' by and nice to meet you. Check out my latest song called Being With You

darin803	darin803 said 471 days ago (August 7th, 2008)
	Really nice Again, really smooth tune. I guess anyone who strums an acoustic and has mellow vox sounds like JJ but you stand alone. Nice. Check out my latest song called A Little Insane

Feter	Feter said 469 days ago (August 9th, 2008)
	Being With You this is terrific !!! ..yoour vocal so powerfull .. like you are used to alot of studio sessions and gigs the guitar sequence along with the bass just sensation as the percussions so light under ...great great song my friend ..thnx alot for sharin !!!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

E-Frame Wrecker	E-Frame Wrecker said 468 days ago (August 11th, 2008)
	Thanks Feter I've played a few gigs in my days. =) I love having a studio on my laptop. It sure beats paying by the hour for studio time. I used to dream about having my own recording studio. I've got and its on my Mac! Check out my latest song called Being With You

ktb	ktb said 469 days ago (August 9th, 2008)
	so sweet fantastic recording. Deep groovy vocals and a wonderful, rich sexy sound bed. really dig the acoustic riffin. just excellent imho. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

yrp	yrp said 469 days ago (August 9th, 2008)
	I wish it was avaible for download.I really liked this one.it put a smile to my face. it surely has a jack Johnson feel but your voice is much more powerful and soulful. Enjoyed... Check out my latest song called Light (with onesweetworld)

chinaman2	chinaman2 said 468 days ago (August 10th, 2008)
	cool wonderfully laid back. great groove. Check out my latest song called Life (by Stacey)

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springclock said 467 days ago (August 11th, 2008)

sorry I just got your message last night
I hadn't logged in for a few days.....iSlow

This is a very catchy pop tune.... good recording for the most part..... the bass seems a bit out here and there....maybe a slight intonation problem....to be honest a mild application of autotune or pitch correction will cure this and no one will be the wiser....
I would like to hear it with live drums...nothing flashy but something to add to the natural earthiness that this tune has....
I love the melody and the harmonies...and this is a solid vocal performance.... not to long not to short...good arrangement.....

really the bass and the drums is where I'd pay any extra attention..... hope this helps

thanks for the invite to listen

peace and future....Ian

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E-Frame Wrecker said 465 days ago (August 13th, 2008)

Thanks
Thanks for the feedback. I agree. The bass line was cobbled together from 2 passes by my bass player who hadn't bothered to listen to the song before he came by to do the bas line. The drums were added after the bass line (which made it difficult for the bassist) and just then I realized that the timing was off toward the end of the song. Unfortunately I had done all the harmonies guitars, etc... I tried to hide it as much as possible. I am going to have to go back and redo the whole song. I'll get some drums in there when I do it.

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SlimGirlFat	SlimGirlFat said 466 days ago (August 12th, 2008)
	Perfect! I am sitting out on my parents patio in Spain listening to this right now. You have a great song here.. love your vocals and fab harmonies. Catchy melody and makes me want to download this and play it a LOT.. hehehe Slimmie Check out my latest song called Not Enough

E-Frame Wrecker	E-Frame Wrecker said 465 days ago (August 13th, 2008)
	Balcony in Spain Thats sounds so cool! I am still getting my head around putting my music out here for mass consumption. I'm really not comfortable with the quality of what I have posted so far and I'd like to address that before I make it available for mass consumption. Thanks for the nice post! Check out my latest song called Being With You

EZamor	EZamor said 465 days ago (August 13th, 2008)
	Being With You a nice pop song you got here. does have a cali coast kind of feel to it (i'm from santa barbara). and yes, jack johnson-esque (i went to uni with him at ucsb, btw). cheerz, -=ez Check out my latest song called Peace (One Drop in the Blue) (w/ LunaTrick)

E-Frame Wrecker	E-Frame Wrecker said 452 days ago (August 26th, 2008)
	JJ Caught his performance the other night at Outside Lands Festival in Golden Gate Park. He sounded great and I got to see a couple songs from 9 other groups I had never seen before. Nice event - I'll try nd get 2 days in if the city lets them do it again. Check out my latest song called Being With You

Char	Char said 454 days ago (August 24th, 2008)
	Nothing at all wrong with this. I enjoyed listening. thank you. Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

stacey	stacey said 424 days ago (September 23rd, 2008)
	I agree Yep. It's a good one! Thanks for sharing it with us! Check out my latest song called tick tock

SJB	SJB said 185 days ago (May 20th, 2009)
	Great It took a while to find this one! Great singing and playing on this and an all round good feel. One to lift the spirits for sure. Cheers Steve Check out my latest song called Short tune

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