Psychophant

rsorensen

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I've been playing this progression of chords for a long time, but never made a song out of it. Usually I play it in E but there's a few songs that use a similar progression in that key so I used a capo on the second fret instead. Anyway, it's a pretty simple progression but I've always been intrigued by the mood it relays. It has a kind of suspended uneasiness about it. Oh - I couldn't figure out anything good for the bassline so I kept it very very simple. It's actually kinda crappy. If anyone wants to lay something down a little more complex, please let me know and I'll send you a bassless version.

The freaky bubbling water sounds were made with my guitar, a ton of reverb & echo and the KT Granulator. I wanted to go for a similar water sound to what The Beatles used in 'Yellow Submarine', but a little more spaced out.

Feedback and suggestions welcome.

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Lyrics

You're such a pessimist
Cuz that's what's in demand
The cynics will surround you with their praise

So make another plan
The money is in hand
To pay off all the dead men
You have raised

So make the rain come
and take this all away
Make the rain come down
and take it all away

I can make you love me if you don't know

Song Stats

Hits: 845
Comments: 36
Fans: 25
Plays: 78
Downloads: 51
Votes: 2
Uploaded: Feb 08, 2009 - 03:15:31 AM
Last Updated: Feb 08, 2009 - 04:11:09 AM Last Played: Nov 10, 2009 - 06:49:43 AM

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Song Actions

Hardware:

Taylor Big Baby, Squier Vintage Jazz Bass, Gibson Firebird VII, M-Audio KeyStudio 49i

Software:

GB08

Comments

echoroom	echoroom said 292 days ago (February 8th, 2009)
	Any friend of marv's ... ... is a friend of name (we named out dog Marv). Wonderful chord sequence, and your voice sounds pure and clear - the harmonies, well, you gotta teach me how you did those. Sparse but full, this has a contempory feel, with a little bit of 60s mixed in. Check out my latest song called Deeper (w/t Racerat)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 288 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	marv Marv's the best! Wish he weren't dead. Great name for a dog though! Does he smoke? Thanks for the review steve. Good call on the 60s influence. I hadn't noticed it till I read that. Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

caymanjazz	caymanjazz said 291 days ago (February 8th, 2009)
	Cool Groove This has a really cool groove. The acoustic guitar sounds great and I like the contrast or turn the song takes when the lead guitar comes in. The freaky bubbling water sounds were cool too. Thanks Mike Check out my latest song called Insomnia Exposed

rsorensen	rsorensen said 288 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	thanks for checking this out, mike. Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

Mcboy	Mcboy said 291 days ago (February 8th, 2009)
	sometimes simple is perfect.....great mix....stands out nicely on my speakers......nicely crafted! Check out my latest song called Heros( aclarke/mcboy)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 288 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	ears thanks man.I had my ears cleaned recently and I think I'm hearing things a little better. No joke! Thanks for stopping by Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

lavalamp	lavalamp said 291 days ago (February 8th, 2009)
	Sweet! Acoustic sounds GREAT. I really want to do live acoustic recordings. And this makes want to do it even more. LOVE how this rocks out. One of your best...and that's hard to do. Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

rsorensen	rsorensen said 288 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	yeah do it man! i have an acoustic pickup but i never use it. it just pales in comparison to the mic. Glad you think so highly of this one, Dave. Thanks Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

bud	bud said 291 days ago (February 8th, 2009)
	I like the progression too Ridd I can see how it's been hanging around for a while. I also like the the two note backing on the acoustic - slight twilight zone feel. Overall a overall a very fine production. Check out my latest song called try not to think

rsorensen	rsorensen said 288 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	yeah I've literally been playing those chords for years but thought they were too close to a zep tune, a RHCP tune and an Extreme tune so I never made a song around them haha. Glad you like this kevin. Thanks for the review. Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

Feter	Feter said 291 days ago (February 8th, 2009)
	Psychophant I like how you made a nice sequence whichs a thought into a real deep and thoughtful song ...very nice choices for the instruments ....cool vocal as always ...thnx alot for sharin !!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

rsorensen	rsorensen said 288 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	hey thanks a bunch feter. Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 291 days ago (February 8th, 2009)
	Excellent work That Taylor sounds so good - the production here is flawless - and I really like your style a lot! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 288 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	hey thanks a lot daniel. Glad you like this Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

sewer rod	sewer rod said 291 days ago (February 8th, 2009)
	Well, you did it again! There's not much to say sometimes, when you hear a cool song. It's a great song, sounds great. Thanks. Check out my latest song called No, Santa Won't Be Coming This Year

rsorensen	rsorensen said 288 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	:) I know what you mean, and thank you! Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

egobandit	egobandit said 291 days ago (February 8th, 2009)
	Big gits Love the end the guitar sound is sweet, bubbles and all! excellent song! Check out my latest song called when its love

rsorensen	rsorensen said 287 days ago (February 12th, 2009)
	hey thanks man. wasnt sure about the bubbling. glad you thin it works! Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

kingbee	kingbee said 290 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	fantastic This is an excellent piece of music. The bass fits just fine so I wouldn't worry about re-doing it. And the acoustic sounds brilliant. Wonderful Check out my latest song called Dr.Thunderball-Bond theme challenge

rsorensen	rsorensen said 288 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	hey thanks! I think maybe the bass part just needs to be played with a little more conviction. I kind of phoned it in cuz I wasn't confident about it at the time. thanks though Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

lengold	lengold said 290 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	Yet another wonderful, perfect sounding song. Downloaded (as always). Thanks. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

rsorensen	rsorensen said 288 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	:) Thanks Len. Not sure about 'perfect' but I'll take it! Enjoy the download Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

mikkinylund	mikkinylund said 290 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	This is really good! Very clean but thick guitar sounds, great performance on all levels. Maybe a little short, could be longer. Reminds me of BRMC, The Soundtrack of our Lives... Great post! /Mikki Check out my latest song called Fairyland (Satumaa)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 288 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	yah I agree, could be longer. Perhaps another verse and a longer break? May revisit come album time. Thanks for the suggestion Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 290 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	bubbly ha! I have a chord progression like this. same story. Well you beat me to it. a bit zepplin in style on the acoustic. very cool bubbly effect and a killer chorus. excellent tune, dude. Check out my latest song called November

rsorensen	rsorensen said 288 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	well I didn't copyright it so go for it haha. Definitely a Zep feel to this one. Glad you like, thanks Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

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tempie said 289 days ago (February 10th, 2009)

make the rain come
The cool thing about this one is that it is definitely in line with your kind of "New Seattle" style but breaks just enough ground to feel brand new. Your vocals are standout, more soulful than usual for one, a little more expressive and out of the box. The harmonies are brighter than usual also, and that gives the tune a retro feel that does it good. And man that lead in the break out sounds SO sweet - I love that sound!

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rsorensen	rsorensen said 288 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	vox Thanks man. This is a good key for me. I seem to be able to hold notes a little better, so I can put a little more emotion into it. Stoked you like it. Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

cjdaley	cjdaley said 289 days ago (February 10th, 2009)
	CJDaley awards First you have an award for the title. Then you have an award for that mysterious art. And of course one for the song. Check out my latest song called shortbus spaceship (feat. the Flying Monggz from the Ninth Planet) by the Monggz

rsorensen	rsorensen said 288 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	Acceptance speech Thanks, thanks and thanks! Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

rsorensen	rsorensen said 288 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	PS the art is from the graphic Novel 'Sin City' by Frank Miller. Get it! Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 288 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	Page VS Cobain Starts out like a sweet Zepplin tune then in walks Cobain. Nice contrast of styles and your performance and mix is always pro. Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

rsorensen	rsorensen said 288 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	Ledvana Well he was a big zep fan (Kurt) hehe. Cool comparison. Glad you like this Bob! Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

mowguy3	mowguy3 said 285 days ago (February 14th, 2009)
	Progression is perfect. Love the acoustic in the begening wow what a tone. I did start to worry however that there would be none of your signature Firebird. You dident let me down. As someone stated, longer would be nice. Great track! be well, Russ Check out my latest song called A Different Shade Of Moonlight

Diviner	Diviner said 279 days ago (February 21st, 2009)
	Nice one Ridd This track is another corker, really like what you have done here. Its really good to see that when you get an idea, you go with it, even if it takes a while to complete. Well done, enjoyed. Check out my latest song called Space Program (Space Race 2009)

12parsecs	12parsecs said 277 days ago (February 22nd, 2009)
	creative effect, that guitar water is. speak like yoda for this post, shall i. k, maybe not. i like the bass line. not sure if anything more is warranted. nice bass tones as of late... you get the bass expansion pack for your xt floor? Check out my latest song called Through

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Name: R Sorensen

I'm an animation director/illustrator working in Vancouver, Canada who decided it was time to take writing and recording music to the next level. I recently completed my first album called New Beautiful by Satellite Tragedy, and it's available on... [see more]

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