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Heart Cries


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MarkHolbrook

 Genre: Ballad

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Gail posted a version of Heart Cries which I fell in love with. Her piano and no word vocals just tore me in half. Her original song is here:

http://www.macjams.com/song/52230

Without a doubt her original stands strong alone and needs no help especially from the likes of a hacker like myself. So I offer my version not as an enhancement but rather a simple variation on a very beautiful song. Still it is Gail's music that shines through anything that I have added.

I post this as a tribute to Gail, one of the truly wonderful and amazing people here on MJ. She brims with talent and a voice that simply rips my soul out. I could sit and listen to her sing for many years to come. Her music is deep, rich and beautiful.

Any comments and favorites posted for this song are a tribute not to me or my meager additions but rather to Gail.

Thank you Gail for the chance to know you through your music! I miss you!

Added to her beautiful piece are:

Two vocal tracks by myself (primary and harmony)
Two guitar solos (primary and harmony)
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Lyrics
It comes as no surprise
These tears I seem to hide
Everything I feel
So painfully real

It comes as no surprise
These feelings I hide
That everything thats here
fills me with fear

It comes as no surprise
The fear I try to hide

My heart cries alone
My heart cries alone
My heart cries alone
My heart cries alone
Song Stats
Hits: 1314
Comments: 125
Fans: 58
Plays: 190
Downloads: 54
Votes:
Uploaded: May 23, 2009 - 09:24:39 AM
Last Updated: May 25, 2009 - 09:19:46 AM Last Played: Nov 23, 2009 - 06:53:19 AM
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Comments
Roxylee said 186 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
Outstanding
What a great tribute song to Gail, to take her emotional song, and make it even more so. Having male and female parts to the story lets us see both sides.
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MarkHolbrook said 184 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
Hello Roxy
I'm really glad you came in for a listen. I miss Gail very much! Anything I can do to keep her music alive is worth the effort.
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drakonis said 186 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
double tenderness
languid music, flowing with the tears it represents... only emphasized with your perfectly tender voice here, Mark. I personally believe that the electric guitar would not be the best fit for a tender instrument here, but you managed to play it with the right kind of finesse to make it fit comfortably here. Bravo for enhancing an already stunning work of Gail's.
ttfn,
Drakonis
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MarkHolbrook said 184 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
Hello Sir Drak...
I'm sorry the e-guitar did not suit you. In this case I wanted to put my personal emotions into the tune... I wanted an instrument I could play for real... at least a little... So I chose a soulful guitar lead. Thanks for coming in to listen my friend.
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Richard_Schletty said 181 days ago (May 28th, 2009)
What?

What Drakonis sayeth!

A collaboration built on a connection.
LunaTrick said 186 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
Very nice song Mark
You have a nice baritone.... and very attuned to Gail's aura.
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MarkHolbrook said 184 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
Hi Daniel
thank you so much for the listen and comment.
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sloparts said 186 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
Nice additions Mark
You did nothing to take away from Gail's beautiful work, and in the process, added a new dimension to it. I think you did good my friend. This sounds wonderful with you two working together. The whole is more than the sum of it's parts comes to mind here.

I also like the artwork you chose.

Ed
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MarkHolbrook said 184 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
Hello Ed
Thank you! I would like to believe that is the case... more than the sum of the parts... That was the goal...

Well the artwork is from a random web search. It was interesting and might have better fit a song called Eclipse of the Heart... :)
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Skean said 186 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
Oh! yes
I understand you totally, it's hard to not fall in love to this beauty, nice take and great tribute to Gail...Thanks.
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MarkHolbrook said 184 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
Sir Kenta
Thank you so much. I'm going to hop over and get caught up on your works!
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Char said 186 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
This is
so nicely put together. Your vocal is a moving addition to Gail's piano and sparse vocal. Your guitar sings as if it were the both of you. Beautiful. Thanks.
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MarkHolbrook said 184 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
Hi Char
Thank you very much! I was hoping the guitar would "sing"... There are so many here that can make it sing...
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T_Being_esq said 186 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
Beautiful
Majestic, mournful and full of sorrow. Hint of Eno/Manzanera in the guitar sound which I love. Blends so well.
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MarkHolbrook said 184 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
Thank you
Martin! For coming in and giving your thoughts!
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Feter said 186 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
Heart Cries
what can happened when a very wonderful MJer cover a song of a wonderful
MJer ? simply a GEM ....you really did this a justice ...very awesome
a heartfelt ..the guitar work just touchy as the strings ...wonderful vibe
my friend ...Kudos ..and yes Gail worth alot and this tribute is priceless
thnx alot for the gem !!!!
MarkHolbrook said 184 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
Thank you
Sir Feter... I was hoping not to duplicate Gail's piece but rather to vary it so that it became something new and different. Her original piece will stand strong on its own. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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apb said 186 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
Beautifully done ..

excellent piano of course .. and excellent fitting additions Mark... just the right amount to make this soar .. and soar it does. (I hope I spelt that right ... hmm "sore" . no.. I was right first time ..) Oh, I also thought I heard a little Moody Blues touches here and there .. not sure why, just did. Very pleasing post. Downloaded.
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MarkHolbrook said 184 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
Hi Alan
Well I hope not "sore"... Hee hee... Gail is magnificent on the keys without a doubt.
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Vic Holman said 186 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
nicely done Mark
your vocal additions fits the music perfectly. you did a great job, my man, to Gail's piano work

did you also add the guitar solo? (i'm assuming you did) sounds great as well, personally i think it fits in nicely
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MarkHolbrook said 184 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
Hi Vic
Yes that is me on guitar... two tracks... I took about three takes to find the sequence I liked. I then recorded it clean once and did another couple takes to get the harmony track.

Near the end the left or primary lead takes over and the right (second track) is heavily ring modulated and lowered an octave to provide a resonance.

I'm really glad you came in for a listen and comment Vic!
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rabittwhole said 186 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
mark ...
btw ... the guitar IS a most amazing surprise .... the rabitt meant to say that as well.
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MarkHolbrook said 184 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
Hello Sir Jack (rabbit)
Well thank you. I feel that guitar can be very soulful and that is what I wanted to add to the song.
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peacepiano said 186 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
Piano and Voice
Stirring combination. Your voice blends naturally with Gail's piano on this. Hats off to both of you, this is a moving memorable composition.

Take Care
Bill
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MarkHolbrook said 184 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
Hello Bill
Thank you very much. I've tried singing with Gail and man oh man am I ever outclassed... I'm happy I could lend something to this beautiful piece.
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razoondragoonus said 186 days ago (May 24th, 2009)
:) awesome
I love it omg so yup I had to... Hope what I added puts a good charm to the whole effect. I think most of MJ loves you Gail :)

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MarkHolbrook said 184 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
Thanks
for honoring Gail with your added works!
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tokai said 185 days ago (May 24th, 2009)
moving tune
i can feel some real pain in this story. Beautiful voices, lovely playing.
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MarkHolbrook said 184 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
Hello and thank
you for the comment and listen! I'm glad the voices spoke to you!
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lavalamp said 185 days ago (May 24th, 2009)
like what you...
...did with the vox. This is quite an emotional song, so my words are not too relevant. Dig it Mark. Gail beautiful piece.

Dave
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MarkHolbrook said 184 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
Thank you
Sir Dave!
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mowguy3 said 185 days ago (May 24th, 2009)
Heart Cries
What a blend of your vocals mixed with Gail's fantastic piano work. The words,your voice bring this to a new level. You have taken a fantastic work and have given it a new life. Fantastic.
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mowguy3 said 185 days ago (May 24th, 2009)
Heart Cries
I was looking at my home page and noticed this was my 1,000th song comment. A milestone crossed and a perfect song to remember it by.
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MarkHolbrook said 184 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
Wow
Congrats Russ... You are one of the people that I look forward to the most when a new song is posted. I'm really glad you are here at MJ! Keep the great music comin!
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blaky smith said 185 days ago (May 24th, 2009)
Moving
Very nice additions in this piece Mark and a great tribute to Gail. This sounds really wonderful. Bravo...
Marc
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MarkHolbrook said 184 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
Hello Marc
Thank you so much!
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lengold said 184 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
Congratulations
Mark - wonderful.
Cheers
Len

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MarkHolbrook said 184 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
Thank you
Len!
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trasher1966 said 184 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
heart cries
sounds great I hear a little pink floyd in there, and the guitar sounds great. A great song to jam with. thx

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MarkHolbrook said 184 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
Thank you
sir! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
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Bob Rodgers said 184 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
Wow!
Fantastic Mark, you did a great job here on Gail's beautiful song with your wonderful vocal additions.
A really beautiful song with a new dimension, lovely guitar too, just right.
This sounds superb!

Bob
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MarkHolbrook said 184 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
Thank you
Sir Bob! I'm really happy you enjoyed it.
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Sigmund said 184 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
Heart Cries
First of all the guitar solo is superb. You really did a great job of pulling the emotion out of your strings - you are playing with such feeling! Vocals and lyrics are great - they feel very natural, like they belong right where they are. I am sure Gail is humbled by your work - and I am impressed. Thanks for sharing this with us all.
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MarkHolbrook said 171 days ago (June 7th, 2009)
Sir Sigmund...
Thank you so much. I really tried on the guitar solo to add something! However I doubt Gail is humbled as she has talent galore... I just hope I've done a little to remember her beautiful song!
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Doug Somers said 182 days ago (May 27th, 2009)
Enveloped in melancholy
A stunningly beautiuful treatment of the original, with so much emotion captured with such a graceful touch - I am blown away with the way your guitar sings, and that takes nothing away from your heartfelt vocals.

A pleasure to experience!

Be well,
Doug
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MarkHolbrook said 171 days ago (June 7th, 2009)
Hi Doug
Thanks... I wasn't sure guitar would work but I wanted an instrument I could play... I certainly can't touch her piano work so I felt maybe, just maybe guitar might work. Thank you for the comment and listen!
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mike_d said 182 days ago (May 27th, 2009)
Wow
Lots of emotion in this for sure. Super nice additions to Gail's original, Mark. I'm pretty much speechless, but I'll tell you that I listened three times because this struck me so emotionally. A definite download, too. Thanks!
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MarkHolbrook said 171 days ago (June 7th, 2009)
Whoa Mike...
three times!? Are you sure you want to do that to yourself!? Heh heh... just kidding... Thank so much for the comment and listen!
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Andy-bm said 181 days ago (May 28th, 2009)
Not sure how I missed this
but I'm glad I got to hear it. Absolutely beautiful. I listened to the original, and you are right about it standing on its own. Your interpreted additions do add quite a lot though. I think your guitar parts are stunning here. Only upstaged by your vocal work. Well done!

//Andy
MarkHolbrook said 171 days ago (June 7th, 2009)
Hi Andy
I'm really glad you felt it came off ok. I just fell in love with the tune and really wanted to honor Gail with a "new" version of it.
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egobandit said 180 days ago (May 29th, 2009)
I agree
Gail is a great talent, I like what you have done here. A great tribute !
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MarkHolbrook said 171 days ago (June 7th, 2009)
Thank you Tim
I'm really glad you enjoyed it!
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magnatone said 180 days ago (May 29th, 2009)
Heart Cries
GOOD GRIEF - how did i miss this?? Mark, this is absolutely beautiful! What a great addition to Gail's track - making for an AWESOME collab! Wow - sorry it took me so long to get here!
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MarkHolbrook said 171 days ago (June 7th, 2009)
No worries Karen...
I'm sure you were busy with your masterpiece. I really did this alone... IE I took Gail's track but she really was hurting from her original song and didn't participate in this one much... I did it more as a tribute to her than a collab. I'm glad you enjoyed!
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Relic67 said 180 days ago (May 29th, 2009)
great
Your singing and guitar playing are right on. I'm impressed with how you were able to enhance the existing piece and make it seamless.
very expressive. The overall effect is beautiful!


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MarkHolbrook said 171 days ago (June 7th, 2009)
Sir Relic
Thank you so much for the listen and the comment. BTW Delorean is in my current favs playlist!!! Awesome tune!
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I.G.M. said 179 days ago (May 30th, 2009)
Nice stuff,
a very nice tribute tune Mark!
Strings fit very good tonally speaking, but are a little too loud here and there imho.
Congrats!

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MarkHolbrook said 171 days ago (June 7th, 2009)
Hi Ingo...
Thank you very much for the listen and comment... When I go back and listen I agree... perhaps the level could have come down a little on the guitar.
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gail60 said 178 days ago (May 31st, 2009)
Thank you Mark
As always, you are way, way too kind. I appreciate your tribute and all of the sweet lies you said about me in the intro. Seriously, you did a very nice job here. As I mentioned to you, my hesitation had nothing to do with you, but rather with me and the trouble I had with this song in the first place. I sincerely appreciate all of the kind support you have always given me and I thank you for being such a good guy!! I will always enjoy your music!! Thanks Mark.
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MarkHolbrook said 171 days ago (June 7th, 2009)
Sweet lies!?!?!
I told no such sweet lies... everything said was truth... scouts honor... oops... I wasn't a scout... hum... ok cross my heart hope to die etc...

Well I meant what I said Gail!!! Thank you for allowing me to mess up your beautiful tune!!!
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Giusepppe said 176 days ago (June 2nd, 2009)
a epic ballad
Very deep, good voice, brilliant moment of guitar, a epic ballad
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MarkHolbrook said 171 days ago (June 7th, 2009)
Thank you very
much for the listen and comment!
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PockBluesman said 176 days ago (June 2nd, 2009)
PockBluesman
Mark I'm really impressed it has great emotion and feeling of the sort I would aspire to. I think the mix an flow are just right.
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tireiron said 175 days ago (June 3rd, 2009)
beautiful version
8-) i checked out gails version and this is a work of art in its own right. bravo. i love participating in a community like this. the ends are so often greater than the sum of their parts. nice job

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MarkHolbrook said 171 days ago (June 7th, 2009)
Hi John!
Yes I have found a second home here at MJ... I don't have much talent to draw on, lots of ideas and things but simply put MJ is a place where as long as you participate acceptance of your work is granted. Wonderful!
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bud said 174 days ago (June 4th, 2009)
Give yourself a lot more credit
you did a really great thing here. Your lyrics and vocals are wonderful and the guitar addition was an excellent choice. First rate collab.
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MarkHolbrook said 171 days ago (June 7th, 2009)
Hi Bud!
Thank you so much... I just hope it added to Gail's amazing work even if to make something totally different! I'm really glad you enjoyed!
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kassia said 172 days ago (June 6th, 2009)
heartwrenching
in an absolutely gorgeous way. i agree mark, gail's original needed no additions - but then i heard this and wow! what you've added here is just MORE beauty. the harmonies of your vocals are exquisite. and you really allowed the original song to stay fore-front, you never over-powered it and everything melds just beautifully. VERY VERY VERY well done. i need to download this for sure. thank you - both of you - this has touched me deeply.
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MarkHolbrook said 171 days ago (June 7th, 2009)
Hi Shay
Thanks so much. I worked hard on the vocals. For people like Gail singing is something they can do while doing a 1000 other things. For me I have to work, concentrate and still it takes a 1000 takes to get it right. I would have loved to have sung with Gail on this one but for unknown reasons this song was very difficult for her. Anyway I'm glad you enjoyed!

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WG said 171 days ago (June 7th, 2009)
Guitar is an awesome addition...
The added guitar track is fantastic and the lyrics and honesty that it brings to this beautiful piano piece is terrific...
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MarkHolbrook said 171 days ago (June 7th, 2009)
Hello Grant!
Nice to meet you. We may have crossed paths once before... not sure but anyway thank you for taking the time to listen and comment. And thank you for the private note! It meant a lot!
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guitapick said 168 days ago (June 10th, 2009)
Gail's wonderful...
...and I appreciate your modesty, Mark...but I must tip my hat to you. Beautiful, vulnerable piece....
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MarkHolbrook said 109 days ago (August 8th, 2009)
EGads...
I got behind... Thank you Sir Pick for the listen and comment!
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richardhowardjones said 167 days ago (June 11th, 2009)
YOU'RE RIGHT
Mark, it's a beautiful piece. I do like what you've added dimensionally.
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MarkHolbrook said 109 days ago (August 8th, 2009)
RHJ
Thank you sir! I'm glad you came in for the comment and listen!
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Ibstrat said 167 days ago (June 11th, 2009)
You
have a great voice- full of so much emotion.That guitar solo is absolutely perfect for the song!
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MarkHolbrook said 109 days ago (August 8th, 2009)
Oh man
Mark... coming from you... this means so much... I'm floored... You are a guitar god... to have you mention my guitar work is well.. Thank you so much!
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dirigent said 166 days ago (June 12th, 2009)
Magic
Enchanting additions. Great work.
The vocals are so wonderfully heartfelt - this music sends shivers down my spine.
terrific!!
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MarkHolbrook said 109 days ago (August 8th, 2009)
Gosh
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the comment and listen!
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Jscott said 166 days ago (June 12th, 2009)
Mark
Outstanding!!!
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MarkHolbrook said 109 days ago (August 8th, 2009)
Thank
you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
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DeathArrow said 165 days ago (June 13th, 2009)
lalala
wow. i could i miss such a wonderful song.?
it's so emotional. i'm speechless.

production-note:
a DeEsser wouldn't be bad on the vox. the "ss" sound is really annoying.

but i love all the voices, the piano, the strings, just everything.
you did something great, no doubt.

fav'd

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MarkHolbrook said 109 days ago (August 8th, 2009)
thank
you Luke!
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rac927 said 164 days ago (June 14th, 2009)
nice......
Cant say much more than what has already been said......great job..... Im adding this one to my favs......
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MarkHolbrook said 109 days ago (August 8th, 2009)
I'm really
glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment and listen.
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SISTERS said 161 days ago (June 17th, 2009)
great
mark - how wonderful of you to sing to this - love the gentle, wistful quality to the vocal.
to me, the vocal volume is a little loud - would like to hear it tucked into the mix a little more.
i just LOVE those ooooooooo's - they are exquisite!
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MarkHolbrook said 109 days ago (August 8th, 2009)
Anne
I agree... Both the vocals and the guitar could come back a bit... Thanks!
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HolleyHall said 158 days ago (June 20th, 2009)
AWESOME!!
Mark this is just breathtakingly beautiful!!!
Holley :)
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MarkHolbrook said 109 days ago (August 8th, 2009)
Thank you
Holley! I appreciate the comment and listen!
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Diviner said 157 days ago (June 21st, 2009)
Cool Ballad
Nice additions Mark, it works really well to make an exceptional collab. Well done.
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MarkHolbrook said 109 days ago (August 8th, 2009)
Thank
you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
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Char said 156 days ago (June 22nd, 2009)
Beautiful
and very much what I needed to hear tonight. Now, I can go back to sleep. Thanks for a slice of heaven.
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MarkHolbrook said 109 days ago (August 8th, 2009)
Thank you
Char... you are an angel... Come back to MJ soon!
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Doadars Uncle said 150 days ago (June 28th, 2009)
Oooo
Man this is great! Very wide. Two very fine artists.
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MarkHolbrook said 109 days ago (August 8th, 2009)
Hey Doug!
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it.
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daibhre said 146 days ago (July 2nd, 2009)
Excellent
Very nice - and fav'd.
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MarkHolbrook said 109 days ago (August 8th, 2009)
Thank you
for the comment and listen. I do appreciate it!
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segiperkasa said 141 days ago (July 7th, 2009)
cool composition
really cool one.. the piano sound is really cool ....
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MarkHolbrook said 109 days ago (August 8th, 2009)
Gails
piano work stands above everything I've done in this song...
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paul f. page said 141 days ago (July 7th, 2009)
Beautiful additions...
This ends up being a wonderful collaboration. You have preserved Gail's original piece, beautiful in it's piano version, but you have enhanced it with such a pretty vocal line that carries the sadness of the lyrics ... and the added guitar work that is just spectacular. ... My heart is crying as I finish listening. You've captured the sadness perfectly. Wonderful.
Peace.
Paul
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MarkHolbrook said 109 days ago (August 8th, 2009)
Thank you so
much Paul. I'm glad you enjoyed this.
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Mckenzie said 138 days ago (July 10th, 2009)
Mark..
I enjoyed every second of that. What a beautiful piano arrangement and the vocals just kill (at first i wasn't sure about the effect you had going but soon found it to be one of my favorite aspects of the tune, and i loved the harmonies). Those ad lib vocal bits at the end finished the piece perfectly. One thing i REALLY thought i was going to hear was a distant saxophone solo bit (don't ask why, it's just what i was feeling) but the electric guitar seemed to fit (strangely) in place, which isn't what i'd expected on top of such a delicate and sweeping soundbed. I don't think this needs anything added or taken away.
Great post. Thanks a bunch for this.
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MarkHolbrook said 109 days ago (August 8th, 2009)
Micheal!
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ShadowofNine said 136 days ago (July 12th, 2009)
Wonderful piece
Makes my heart cry out to...stunningly good piece...
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MarkHolbrook said 109 days ago (August 8th, 2009)
Thank you
Sir very much for the comment and listen!
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WharmtonRise said 132 days ago (July 16th, 2009)
Beautiful
Great collab.

Very touching.
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MarkHolbrook said 109 days ago (August 8th, 2009)
Thank you Andrew!
I'm really glad you enjoyed this!
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tmcfate said 127 days ago (July 22nd, 2009)
emotional and rea
this is shockingly emotional and real. this brought an unexpected rush of tears. i feel so much better now. thank you for releasing something i didnt know was there. really well done.
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MarkHolbrook said 109 days ago (August 8th, 2009)
Tim
Thank you very much for the comment and listen.
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Confounded said 126 days ago (July 22nd, 2009)
Very well done
Kinda sad & peaceful at the same time, I enjoyed it very much, thanks for sharing.
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MarkHolbrook said 109 days ago (August 8th, 2009)
Thank you
for the comment and Listen!
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Jarvoid said 120 days ago (July 28th, 2009)
I cannot
do this style of thing,perhaps 'cos I may be shallow,or repressed but whichever thank God there are guys like you who can put this strength of emotion into their work and music....nice one.
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MarkHolbrook said 109 days ago (August 8th, 2009)
Chris..
I doubt you are shallow and I think based on what I know of you musically... there is little you cannot do! Thanks for the comment and listen!
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Macaudion said 118 days ago (July 30th, 2009)
Man...
This is really another beautiful work of art, Mar, but what's really outstanding in my mind on this is how crystal clean and clear the whole of the production is. I'm sure to discover what sounds to be of the seeming, endlessness of the intricacies that bonds it all together as it will certainly have a perma-home in the pod! Great stuff man! Thank you! Dion
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MarkHolbrook said 109 days ago (August 8th, 2009)
Dion
Thank you so much my friend. Gail made a great piece all on its own... I just mucked it up a bit.
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bevdogg said 117 days ago (July 31st, 2009)
this is absolutely beautiful!!
well done. I wish i could play the piano after hearing this. What you added to the song compliments it well. Very nice production!!
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MarkHolbrook said 109 days ago (August 8th, 2009)
Josh
You are young... take up piano lessons and you'll be right there man! Thanks very much for the comment and listen.
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screamalexz said 117 days ago (July 31st, 2009)
pretty
definitely pretty piano playing. simply yet beautiful lyrics. love the female vocals humming in the background.
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MarkHolbrook said 109 days ago (August 8th, 2009)
As I said
Gails piece stands alone and needs no help at all. The piano and her vocals are alone amazing. All I did was to muck thinks up a little.
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Mike_Lynn said 111 days ago (August 6th, 2009)
Great arrangement
This is a really good song. Nice piano playing, good solo & strings towards the 2nd part of the song. Touching melody and passionate vocals. Cheers / Mike
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MarkHolbrook said 109 days ago (August 8th, 2009)
Thank you
very much Mike for the comment and the listen.
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maxruehl said 81 days ago (September 5th, 2009)
I love
how you filled out Gail's already quite beautiful piano piece. You elevated it to even greater heights. Love it.:)
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Lardo said 72 days ago (September 15th, 2009)
Mark and Gail...
It brings feelings to me.
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Monkaton said 71 days ago (September 15th, 2009)
Pretty Song
Nicely done. This is a pretty song and your production is very good. Very effect string part during the guitar solo and a nice lead guitar too.

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