Spontaneous Human Combustion

rsorensen

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I felt the need to put down the acoustic and turn it up. You will either love or hate this... there is no in between.
This is loosely based on a book called 'Fire Pattern' by Bill Shaw wherein the phenomena of Spontaneous Human Combustion is a result of alien invaders taking control of human bodies. Good read!

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Lyrics

THEY CAME AT NIGHT
WITH BRILLIANT LIGHT
THEY TOOK ME BY SURPRISE

I HEARD THEM SPEAK
BUT DID NOT SEE
I COULDN'T OPEN MY EYES

I FELT THE HEAT
WARMING MY FEET
THICK, BLACK SMOKE FILLED MY LUNGS

THEY SCREAM OUT LOUD:
"GET ON THE GROUND!
STOP DROP AND ROLL OR YOU'RE DONE!"

I THINK I'M ON FIRE
I THINK I'M BURNING UP
I THINK I'M ON FIRE
AND I'M ALREADY GONE

WHEN THE SMOKE CLEARED
MY BONES WERE ASH
MY SOUL HAD LEFT IT'S BURNT SHELL

I'VE TRAVELED TO
A BETTER PLACE
AND I'VE ESCAPED THIS HELL

I WAS ON FIRE
I WAS BURNING UP
I WAS ON FIRE
AND I'M GONE

Song Stats

Hits: 856
Comments: 36
Fans: 27
Plays: 80
Downloads: 50
Votes: 1
Uploaded: Feb 18, 2009 - 03:57:10 AM
Last Updated: Feb 18, 2009 - 04:09:27 AM Last Played: Nov 22, 2009 - 08:32:46 PM

Song License

Creative Commons License:
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Song Actions

Hardware:

Gibson Firebird VII, Squier Vintage Jazz Bass, Blue Snowball

Software:

GB08, Audacity

Comments

kingbee	kingbee said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	burning man Slow or fast. Who cares if it's great stuff? Great guitar riff and solo. I would have maybe bought the chorus in after first 2 verses but that's just me Apart from that, cool stuff Nice one Check out my latest song called Dr.Thunderball-Bond theme challenge

rsorensen	rsorensen said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	thanks glad you dig it. adding a chorus there would be the right thing to do musically, and I did consider it. But as I was singing it just felt right to keep going with the verse. Thanks for the feedback though Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

bud

bud said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)

Put me in the love it camp
Nice use of distorted vocals - something I'll have to try one of these days. You may have shifted gears - but I still hear some RH here - not a bad thing at all. Though actually if I think about it - this goes back to Sonic Youth as much as Radiohead. The bass is a killer. Sorry for the comparison shopping - you do have your own sound to be sure - and it's great - I'm just an indie rock wonk.

Check out my latest song called try not to think

rsorensen	rsorensen said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	vox Thanks kevin. the vox were originally clean but seemed to lack an edge that I thought the song called for. There's still a clean track but it's doubled with a distorted track panned a little to the right. glad you think it works. and hey - i love comparisons! i hear those bands too in this Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

magnatone	magnatone said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	Sponaneous Combustion Ridd goes headbanger! very cool vocal distortion thingee (technical term), and your gibson is in fire! put me in the love column too! (must stop banging head now) Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown

rsorensen	rsorensen said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	thanks karen don't hurt yourself! glad you like. Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

Skean	Skean said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	That Was hot... Rocking tight and I agree cool vocal distortion too.. Dig it.. Cheers Check out my latest song called Let's Go Trippy

rsorensen	rsorensen said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	hot thanks kenta. 'hot' would be an appropriate term considering the subject matter hehe. I'm glad you like the distortion - I know some people aren't huge fans of it. Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	I know that feeling Ridd... You dealt with it beautifully here - bet it felt good. Love the guitar in the dual channels. Snowball vox sounds great too. You're a class act! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	yes it did! Definitely feels good to scream it out once in a while. Glad u like, thanks daniel Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

tempie	tempie said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	spontaneous jeepers i love that grinding guitar sound you get. it's that damned firebird. cool vox too. i worked for a japanese company for a long time - they have the highest rate of spontaneous human combustion in the world and I swear there were times i thought i'd see it. Another great tune dude. The end is killer. Check out my latest song called Get Away with Murder Eyes (5XArms Cover)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	temp thanks dude. the f-bird never lets me down. it's a crazy thing, SHC. I looked into it a little and it's just so messed up. I didn't know Japan had the highest rate though. That's nuts! Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

PaddyNavinCaryatid	PaddyNavinCaryatid said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	Funny that... .... tempie should mention Japan and SHC. This puts me in mind of a band called MAd Capsule Markets - a Japanese tech-metal outfit of exceptional skill. Guitars are great, vocal treatment is top and the lead licks are spot on. Loving this. Check out my latest song called The Last Goodbye (New Version)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	oooo I like the sound of 'Japanese Tech-Metal'. I'll have to check 'em out. Thanks! Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

Mcboy	Mcboy said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	let loose as yoda would say: let loose u have....kool.. Check out my latest song called Heros( aclarke/mcboy)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	mmm grateful I am Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

Feter	Feter said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	Spontaneous Human Combustion This is really cool ...very alive ..the guitar work is incredible .. great control and mix of this song ...a true blast ...thnx alot for sharing !!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

rsorensen	rsorensen said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	hey thanks feter. It was a blast to play/sing as well. glad you dig it. Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

dajama	dajama said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	Love Love the concept behind the song (book sounds cool) and love the sound. Guitar is blistering here, and I think the effect on the vocal works. I tend to be leery of effected vocals, but here it just fits. Plenty of fire in the vocal performance too, by the way! Very cool. Nicely done. Peace. Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	vox Thanks man. I'm pleased you think the distorted vocal's ok. Thanks for listening Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

egobandit	egobandit said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	combusting thats what this is very cool lyrics and singing !!!!!! Check out my latest song called when its love

rsorensen	rsorensen said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	thanks! glad you like it! Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	I'M ON FIRE!!! no, you're on fire!!! and smokey the bear is suffering from smoke inhalation. just don't get to close to any high combustibles. smokin' riffs and vocals to make the fire chief very concerned Check out my latest song called November

rsorensen	rsorensen said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	hah I'll make sure to douse myself with some fire retardant if I do! Thanks vic Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

yrp	yrp said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	Is the artwork taken from the Graphic Novel MARVELS? You drums sound awesome and that scream at the end is killer. I am really delving into more aggressive sounds and this is a great addition to the anger collection. Check out my latest song called Light (with onesweetworld)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	yep flipped on it's side. alex ross is a hero of mine. good eye! thanks for commenting on the drums. I spent a long time editing them Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

Nick_Flash	Nick_Flash said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	cool just a quick and raw heavy tune. I like it that way. Crazy lyrics man. Check out my latest song called Wake Up

Relic67	Relic67 said 280 days ago (February 19th, 2009)
	good riffage I really like the main riff. very hooky and memorable. and spontaneous combustion is a good topic for a song, there's just no doubt about it. guitar sounds are all awesome. the end is cool. the guy is in a better place, but somehow doesn't sound that happy about it... Check out my latest song called Novis Libris

mowguy3	mowguy3 said 278 days ago (February 21st, 2009)
	Love the bottom side of this. Real nice work out with a sweet ending. Be well, Russ Check out my latest song called A Different Shade Of Moonlight

cjdaley	cjdaley said 278 days ago (February 21st, 2009)
	firebird on fire hope your drummer did not go up in flames again. Check out my latest song called shortbus spaceship (feat. the Flying Monggz from the Ninth Planet) by the Monggz

lengold	lengold said 278 days ago (February 21st, 2009)
	Well I'm most definitely in the LOVE IT club too. You have a massive talent. Downloaded. Thanks. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

ageofthedeathtree	ageofthedeathtree said 276 days ago (February 23rd, 2009)
	well... i think it's killer man! diggin the vibe, the sound, the grit ... all aspects are golden! age Check out my latest song called Liar's Oath (sons of hypnos w/heightened)

PinkFreud	PinkFreud said 274 days ago (February 25th, 2009)
	Raw and rocking.. Really dig the feel of this tune - great energy. Ever hear a song that makes you think of another, and you have to go into iTunes and listen to it again? This brought to mind Do The Evolution by Pearl Jam - just a similar feel. Great rocker - definite download for me. Thanks. Check out my latest song called 20 mg

Patriotpizzaman	Patriotpizzaman said 271 days ago (February 28th, 2009)
	I'd love to hear the solo behind the verse (a little lower in the mix) and a ripping penatonic solo (w/ a little wah?) This has an awesome STP vibe. I love the attitude. It's great the way it is. Just thought I'd share the ideas that came to me as I was hearing it for the first time. Check out my latest song called Livin' Lastin' Love

peacepiano	peacepiano said 269 days ago (March 2nd, 2009)
	Driving Hard driving Rock 'n' Roll. Excellent for a wake up call! Enjoyed very much. Thanks Bill Check out my latest song called I Should Have Known

Char	Char said 237 days ago (April 3rd, 2009)
	Liked your singing but I thought the vocals were drowned out by your dynamite instrumentals. Your music might aid and abet the aliens in their quest to make ashes out of all of us. Fierce and fire-y. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

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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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