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Okey Dokey Smokes (Undone) with 12Parsecs


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Some time ago I discussed with Scott (12Parsecs) how much I'd like to write and sing some lyrics for his "Okey Dokey Smokes" instrumental.
This is the result. I knocked out the lyrics in about 2 days after a monumental session of listening to the music in the car, on my ipod and PS3 and generally everywhere I went. I recorded them in Garageband on an old dynamic mic for the chorus and my condenser for the verses.
I've retained the "Okey Dokey Smokes" title, but for me the song is "Undone" - the lyrics are close to my heart and tell a fragmented story from my past. Scott and I discussed the strangeness of him discovering I'd pretty much settled on the melody he had in mind for the song. Pretty amazing as we live opposite sides of the Atlantic!
After sending a rough cut to Scott he seemed pretty excited about what I'd done and asked for the raw audio tracks to put a proper mix together. This is the final result and I love what he's done with the magic producer dust.
I think that starting form such a fantastic piece of music I couldn't really go wrong, I'm little more than a very happy passenger on this truly explosive ride.
Many thanks to Scott for allowing me to post this on my page.
Enjoy.

Original version by 12Parsecs: http://www.macjams.com/song/49210

Check out Scott's work: http://www.macjams.com/artist/12parsecs
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Lyrics
** On Request **
Song Stats
Hits: 681
Comments: 27
Fans: 33
Plays: 65
Downloads: 37
Votes: 2
Uploaded: Jul 19, 2009 - 04:47:45 PM
Last Updated: Jul 19, 2009 - 04:51:04 PM Last Played: Oct 30, 2009 - 10:10:28 AM
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Hardware:
All Scott's cool kit
My voice and my mics
Software:
Cubase (at Scott's end)
GB '09 at my end
Comments
sloparts said 127 days ago (July 19th, 2009)
That's a lot of sound for a cigarette pack
not to mention the great vocal and lyrics Paddy. You and 12 Par make a very good team, and should do more collabs.

This really sounds awesome guys. And i still can't believe the sound you got out of that Pall Mall pack Scott. Kudos

Ed
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gail60 said 127 days ago (July 19th, 2009)
awesome song
What a terrific job you did here with the lyrics and singing! This is already a killer song musically and you just put it over the top. Great - great job!
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Feter said 127 days ago (July 19th, 2009)
Okey Dokey Smokes
Man ..this is great work ...loved the sound bed
definitely the vocal work is a huge one ...top
notch production ..this is all so cool ..Rock on
thnx alot for sharin !!!!
ramonaji said 127 days ago (July 19th, 2009)
great work
enjoyed your song, people!
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Lennon714 said 126 days ago (July 19th, 2009)
Nice!
I love it when two of my MJ favs team up. This sounds great! I remember when Scott posted this jam a few months ago. Isn't his stuff fantastic? You're right on par with the vocals here, man. Everything on this sounds nice. You did that soundbed well. Very well.
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michael2 said 126 days ago (July 19th, 2009)
nice one
12P's production is always top notch (makes me feel like a clown). this is great, so catchy and contemporary. you really nailed this one, awesome collab.
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12parsecs said 126 days ago (July 20th, 2009)
undone
i've listened to this about 100 times so far this weekend and i'm still not tired of it. that's a testament to your vocal treatment, Paddy. again, nice work!

reading your description (above) i am just now realizing two things: 1) that you are in the UK (don't know why i didn't realize that before. with email it seems like we're next door to each other.) and 2) that you used a dynamic mic on the choruses. that explains the proximity effect. (i was thinking, "man... he sure moves in close for the choruses!" :)

this was fun. thanks for taking this song to the next level!
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rsorensen said 126 days ago (July 20th, 2009)
wow
this turned out amazing. super vocal choices over an already stellar song. great post
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sheilad said 126 days ago (July 20th, 2009)
pimp away!
You have every reason to pimp... and to be proud...this turned out amazing. Thanks for the d/l!
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tempie said 126 days ago (July 20th, 2009)
okey dokey
i really, really, like this kids. it's a pleasure to listen to in every way, and beyond that it's just plain well done.
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Sigmund said 126 days ago (July 20th, 2009)
Undone
This piece is impressive work. Vocals are very well performed, and the music is good and well balanced.

You have a hit on your hands, boys. Thank you for sharing this.
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magnatone said 126 days ago (July 20th, 2009)
WOWZA
so glad you DID pimp this in the forums - it's incredible work, one of the best things i've heard in a long time (and there's LOTS of great music here!) congratulations!
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stratcat said 126 days ago (July 20th, 2009)
Love
it. Vocals are a very well done. Music is excellent. The whole mix is top notch. I'd like to know what app was used for mastering, cause this sounds professional. Radio ready!
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Skean said 126 days ago (July 20th, 2009)
Yep
This is all great, nothing to complain about here.
Thanks for the pimp, dl,d
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T_Being_esq said 126 days ago (July 20th, 2009)
Paddy
Love the rawness of the track. Chorus hits the spot. Great. Best played loud.
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paddler said 126 days ago (July 20th, 2009)
soaring
Hi PaddyNavinCaryatid - dont mind mentioning I avoided u slightly 4 a while incase our names clashed - sometimes people called me paddy on ere,but I think RG is better - (anythings better anyhow than 'donk' which I got called at school).Anyway that futility aside - this is a perfect rendering of a song - it really takes off and kicks my ass beyond dark matter.Your lyrics and vocals are top notch.Tis indeed a really well produced mix and radio-ready to my ears.Good work - will endeavour to explore more of your tracks.Respect and regards - RG (aka Paddler)
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Peter Bauckham said 126 days ago (July 20th, 2009)
Sorry Paddy
I'm so behind on all my listening - and this is great!
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guygrooves said 125 days ago (July 20th, 2009)
WOW!!!
This is HOT!! I love it! Great job you two. One of my favorites of my favorites.
Peace
Guy
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ElPeruano said 125 days ago (July 20th, 2009)
downloaded
really great piece. radio-worthy indeed (even though the radio bugs the heck out of me, its meant as a compliment!).

the final mix sounds kinda raw to me, but in a way that I like. something about the vocals feel very up front, as in almost floating above the mix. like I said, it doesn't bother me in the least, just an observation.

hope you two work together again!

downloaded and faved!
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lengold said 125 days ago (July 21st, 2009)
Bloody
amazing.
Downloaded. Thanks.
Cheers
Len

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davisamerica said 125 days ago (July 21st, 2009)
lol
this so rocks...excellent!!
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egobandit said 124 days ago (July 21st, 2009)
Wow
This is killer, I can feel the explosion of creativity that you got from the original! a really really good song! DWLD thanks!
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alley-oop said 123 days ago (July 23rd, 2009)
fantastic
Great song, very listenable.
D/L
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mikkinylund said 122 days ago (July 24th, 2009)
GREAT POP!
Great production, arrangements and performance. Love the vocals, very catchy, the guitar on the refrain floors me! Love it!
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sonnyjim said 121 days ago (July 24th, 2009)
Yeah!
Very professional. Good one.



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Calchas said 121 days ago (July 25th, 2009)
Excellent!
Dang Paddy! You NAILED the lyrics and singing for Scott's sound bed.

You guys should team up on a few more tunes. Separately you are each great. Together you are LETHAL!

Loved this one in case you couldn't tell...

Be well friends!
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kassia said 120 days ago (July 26th, 2009)
pack o smokes
i've loved this tune since 12Parsecs posted it. It's been on my iPod and very frequently played. your vocal additions here are just incredibly perfect for the song. wonderfully done. this is fantastic.
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I grew up in the 70's and 80's in the south of the UK in an Irish family. I had always loved music but was never given an opportunity to explore making it for myself. About 10 years ago I bought an acoustic guitar and began strumming in earnest. To d... [see more]

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