Nobody Knows (acoustic) w/michael2

rsorensen

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This is a stripped down version of a collab I did with michael a while back. I'm posting this again for two reasons - to better showcase michael's brilliant additions (listen to those awesome BG vox!), and because I'm having trouble writing and recording anything new worth posting.
Everything's pretty much the same in this version, minus the heavy thundering electrics, so I'm calling this 'acoustic' ;)

Ridd - Music/Lyrics/Vocals, Acoustic & Electric
Michael - Piano, Synth, BG Vocals

Original version - http://www.macjams.com/song/44833

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Lyrics

Nobody knows all the colors I've seen
Nobody knows all the places I've been
Nobody understands just what I mean
So I will explain it to you

Pack your bags we leave tommorrow
And say goodbye to all your friends
Cuz I will take you to a new home
Where the daylight never ends

But when you're there, you're there forever
You can never come back here
I'll be standing right beside you
And we will live a thousand years

Nobody knows all the colors I've seen
Nobody's been to the places I've been
Nobody understands just what I mean
So I will explain it to you

So what's with all the hesitation?
Why can't you make up your mind?
You need a place where you can be yourself
And you can leave your past behind

So leave it all and float away with me
Gravity won't stop us now
There's too many things I want you to see
So we won't let them slow us down

Last night I dreamed of you
A hundred flowers in your hair
And when I turned around to look for you
You weren't there

Nobody knows all the colors I've seen
And nobody's been to the places I've been
Nobody understands just what I mean
So I will explain it to you

Song Stats

Hits: 718
Comments: 49
Fans: 34
Plays: 66
Downloads: 52
Votes: 4
Uploaded: Jun 14, 2009 - 11:50:26 PM
Last Updated: Jun 14, 2009 - 11:50:26 PM Last Played: Nov 03, 2009 - 10:32:24 AM

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Spiders are spinning away in the trees (2)

Hardware:

rsorensen - Epiphone EJ200 Acoustic, Gibson Firebird VII, Squier Jazz Bass, Line6 PODXT Live, Blue Snowball

michael2 - MXL USB mic, m-audio 49e keyboard with the GB default analog mono synth, Sesame Street Superstar Karaoke mic.

Software:

GB08

Comments

Feter	Feter said 146 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	Nobody Knows A CLASSIC >>>>> this is what I expect from you both ...what a blast .. production and recordings ..but most what hits here ...IS ..your VOCALS .. wow ...perfect people ...I LOVE IT ...thnx alot for sharin ...oasis like gem !!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

rsorensen	rsorensen said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	thanks feter I was a bit hesitant to repost cuz it feels like cheating in a way. Glad you like! Check out my latest song called You Are My Whole Life

ramonaji	ramonaji said 146 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	Oh, yeah, baby! This is great! Those vocals! The music... thanks for the download, y'all! Check out my latest song called You Think You've Got it All?

rsorensen	rsorensen said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	:) Thanks! Check out my latest song called You Are My Whole Life

musicmarket	musicmarket said 146 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	...so I will explain it to you sometimes music can travel half the world so fast. this song has now arrived in berlin.... in my heart. what a wonderful tune..... just in time.... nothing more to say. best from berlin olaf Check out my latest song called 2 von uns (2 of us)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	yeah I still can't wrap my head around the whole internet thing! Thanks for checking this out and I'm happy you enjoyed it Check out my latest song called You Are My Whole Life

tempie

tempie said 145 days ago (June 15th, 2009)

thievery...
nothing more rock and roll than pronouncing "been" with a long e lol. man the r&b/liverpool lead guitar on the first verse is perfect, and the backup synth on the second verse is perfect, and the mixed vox on the chorus is perfect. you guys are solidly pro and i feel like i'm stealing downloading this for free. Thanks!

Check out my latest song called Quick Hearted Boy (A Cowboy Ballad, with Funk)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	thanks man yeah I definitely flipped on my brit rocker switch for this one in places. I was afraid it was going to come off as too contrived, like early bono. Anyway, stoked you dug and downloaded Check out my latest song called You Are My Whole Life

ktb	ktb said 145 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	the colors I've seen at multiple points in this great tune I was spellbound by something "smaller" in the mix. A run of a bass line, a guitar voicing, a synth cameo and of course all the outstanding vocal parts. Really exceptional guys. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	:) thanks for noticing the subtle stuff. I think we both put a lot of little touches in this that may have gotten buried in the 'bigger' mix, though I love that one just as much. Thanks for the review! Check out my latest song called You Are My Whole Life

Skean	Skean said 145 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	Super track Super collab, thanks for this remix, re post... I love it and sure I download it...Cheers Check out my latest song called Walking seeking & depressed

rsorensen	rsorensen said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	hey thanks kenta! you're very welcome Check out my latest song called You Are My Whole Life

magnatone	magnatone said 145 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	Nobody Knows WOW - the ultimate MJ'ers making the ultimate collab team. This is just sensational you guys - i wish you two did lots more together! Fabulous work! Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown

magnatone	magnatone said 145 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	just had to listen again! THIS is as good as it gets! Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown

rsorensen	rsorensen said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	hey thanks karen. We've done a few and I hope we do a lot more myself. My collabs with Michael are some of my favorite tunes. Glad you like this Check out my latest song called You Are My Whole Life

lavalamp	lavalamp said 145 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	Sweet tune Glad you showed a map of my old home. M2 and Ridd, really love this version. This sounds like something that I can't put my finger on. Vocal driven song-very hard to do. I could see lighters waving in the air as you close a show with this. Followed by a ripping encore of course. Outstanding Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

rsorensen	rsorensen said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	wow You lived in Utopia?? Awesome. Glad you like this version, Dave. Like I said I'm always hesitant to repost stuff, but this one deserved a mix that really showcased michael's more subtle additions - though I LOVE the slide work he did too in the original version. Check out my latest song called You Are My Whole Life

lavalamp	lavalamp said 142 days ago (June 18th, 2009)
	Lived in Utopia... years ago Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

davisamerica	davisamerica said 145 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	wow.... in every way .... hats off guys Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	davis thanks a lot! Check out my latest song called You Are My Whole Life

sheilad	sheilad said 145 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	this is what makes MJ's such an incredible place. Love the vocals....thanks for the d/l! Check out my latest song called Halloween Wandering/PickQuickRecords

rsorensen	rsorensen said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	MJ Thanks Sheila. This is indeed a swell place! Check out my latest song called You Are My Whole Life

lengold	lengold said 145 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	Now have two fantastic versions of this wonderful song. Thanks. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

rsorensen	rsorensen said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	thanks for downloading, len. Enjoy! Check out my latest song called You Are My Whole Life

dajama	dajama said 145 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	Sweet Lovely vocal on this (lead and backing!) and the melody is really sweet. Nice lyrics and I think the acoustic approach works very well on this. Outstanding stuff. Nicely done, gents. Peace. Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	melody don't tell anyone but I (unintentionally) ripped off a cartoon's theme song melody for the chorus. oops! Oh well, it happens! Regardless, thanks for checking this out and I'm happy you enjoyed it. Check out my latest song called You Are My Whole Life

guygrooves	guygrooves said 145 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	This sounds like something the Beatles might have done with the Gallahger brothers as co writers. Great song guy's, both of your music inspires me, and to have something with both your influence is truly a gift. So Ridd and Michael Thank You both. Peace Guy Check out my latest song called Last Day Here

rsorensen	rsorensen said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	yeah interesting take - you're probably right - Beatles, Oasis, and maybe The Flaming Lips jamming together. It's extremely cool that this inspires you, Guy. Thanks for mentioning that, and thank-you for listening! Check out my latest song called You Are My Whole Life

bud	bud said 145 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	A stripped down beauty for sure nice idea to get to the bones of this great tune. Excellent! Check out my latest song called Expanding Toys (Halloween Remix)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	thanks bud Yeah Michaels BG Vox blow me away on every listen. Check out my latest song called You Are My Whole Life

Roxylee	Roxylee said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	Nobody knows the mystery of how great collabs come about, but we are glad they do. Guys, this is amazing. I've got headphones on,absorbing every note. I love all the vocals. The guitars, bass, lyrics, everything shines. Check out my latest song called Sweet Grace

rsorensen	rsorensen said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	:) Thanks a bunch, Roxy. Collabs are one of my absolute favorite things about MacJams. Headphones are a brilliant way to listen to this one. Enjoy! Check out my latest song called You Are My Whole Life

Calchas	Calchas said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	Somehow... ...I missed the original. You must have posted it when I was away from MJ. I would remember a gem like this Ridd. Beautiful. A lovely song, with incredible sounding vocals. Big kudos to you both! Be well! Check out my latest song called Days Go By w/ Relic67 & Andy Mackle

rsorensen	rsorensen said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	original yeah it's a little heavier than this one, but just as good, or maybe a little better depending on your tastes :) Really glad you like this, brother. Check out my latest song called You Are My Whole Life

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	Yum This song is retarded good. I love everything about this and the original. Can't heap enough praise on this nugget of rock and roll gospel. Thanks to you both for making it happen. Check out my latest song called Anarchy, Inc.

rsorensen	rsorensen said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	thanks eric You've always been outspoken about your love for this one, and I appreciate that. There's a dance remix in the works too if you're interested. Check out my latest song called You Are My Whole Life

michael2	michael2 said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	nice i really like this take on the tune. almost cooler for me. sounds more melancholy (which i am a huge sucker for). i have been having a hard time getting anything together lately, and this is actually very inspiring for me. thanks Ridd. Check out my latest song called Stars and Dust (space challenge)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	michael Glad you like it, man. I posted it partly for the same reason - having a hard time finishing songs. I too found it inspiring to listen to it like this as well. Also listened to a ton of Sparklehorse this morning and I've got some ideas for our next collab. Check out my latest song called You Are My Whole Life

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	stripped back yeah, i think this version works out so much better. really lets all the vocals shine! Check out my latest song called One Step Over The Line

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	Gravity Won't Stop Us You guys are so amazing. It seems the less you put into your songs, the more there is? I agree that all that space gives your fantastic vocals more attention. Boy, I can't wait til 3 weeks from now when I can sing as good as you! Check out my latest song called Paper Sack

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	Cool Big Star sound... Your voices really work well together! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

ageofthedeathtree	ageofthedeathtree said 143 days ago (June 17th, 2009)
	wow... amazing tune! you two should really work together more often .... always a pleasure hearing your collaborations! love your vocals and lyrics in this one ridd! age Check out my latest song called Apocalypse Eyes (Sons of Hypnos)

damiengh	damiengh said 143 days ago (June 17th, 2009)
	Promises to Keep What a beautiful song and Michael certainly added to it's specialness. The lyrics do promise the world to this young lady, no wonder she hesitates, can you be believed?? Well, the music in this tune certainly ought to help her make up her mind, you guys did an awesome job. Check out my latest song called Tea and Scones

kassia	kassia said 143 days ago (June 17th, 2009)
	oh man it doesn't get any better than this. your voices are AWESOME together! i love this tune, and this version is just exceptional. thanks for posting this! Check out my latest song called World of Wonders

Alannah	Alannah said 143 days ago (June 17th, 2009)
	I think its all been said .... ... you two just rock and I always do enjoy an acoustic and/or stripped down anything (I've said that before too) ..... yes your vocals really do blend well .... Check out my latest song called I'm Drownin' - Smokey VW (feat Alannah) + Outtaorbit

SJB	SJB said 142 days ago (June 18th, 2009)
	wonderful I love this sound. The tune is about as catchy as it can get and the bass sounds great on my headphones. There's lots of interesting things going on in there - the big drum hits at about 4.00 lead into the ending really well. all the best to you steve Check out my latest song called Short tune

egobandit	egobandit said 142 days ago (June 18th, 2009)
	thats it with all this great music here on MJ's Im never gonna listen to popular music again. I dont think I heard the first version but this one is just great you and Michael work real well together! great song! Check out my latest song called So I been told

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 142 days ago (June 18th, 2009)
	A new fav and DL Great work guys. It sounds like you've been playing together for years on the road. I love the melody here and how it's delivered straight up over the wide soundstage of backup vox. Brilliant! many thanks, Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

kristyjo	kristyjo said 139 days ago (June 21st, 2009)
	wow Love the vocals! They really set this apart. The 'acoustic' backing is just right. The Sesame Street Superstar Karoke mic???? Where can I get one? Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

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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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