I'm Not Myself

rsorensen

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One of my favorite films is Ridley Scott's Gladiator. There's a particular line in the film where Maximus is praying and asks God to watch over his family with a 'ready sword'. I always thought that line was really cool, and it makes an appearance in this song, which I wrote and recorded the acoustic and vocal to during a particularly tough time a couple of months back. I finished it off today, adding synth, percussion and more some electric guitars.

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Lyrics

I've walked all night
In the shadow of death
But I see light
I'm almost through
This valley has an end
and I'm alive

My Lord, my God
Beginning and the end
You lead the way
Your ready sword
Defending me again
You'll fight for me

I'm not by myself
I'm not by myself

I'm not myself
Until I am with you
I'm someone else

I don't want to be
Anyone but me
But I'm someone else

Song Stats

Hits: 799
Comments: 42
Fans: 23
Plays: 88
Downloads: 33
Votes: 3
Uploaded: Jul 29, 2009 - 04:54:03 PM
Last Updated: Jul 29, 2009 - 04:54:03 PM Last Played: Nov 11, 2009 - 09:11:12 PM

Song License

Creative Commons License:
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Song Actions

Hardware:

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

Software:

GB08

Comments

michael2	michael2 said 120 days ago (July 29th, 2009)
	nice one did you record the acoustic differently than you usually do? sounds a little more intimate on this one. what a melody, really great. love that guitar that comes in with the backup vox. and that synth; when did you become the synth master? just a big, beautiful piece of music. really outstanding. Check out my latest song called Behind Enemy Lines (w/Bud and Particle Dots)

michael2	michael2 said 120 days ago (July 29th, 2009)
	okay back to mention how bad ass that guitar outro is. you're a freak dude. love it. Check out my latest song called Behind Enemy Lines (w/Bud and Particle Dots)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 120 days ago (July 29th, 2009)
	acoustic thanks michael. I had to EQ the acoustic a little differently because I got too close to the mic when I recorded it. good ear. the synth is something I created in GB - I think it's just a modified 'Arena Run' synth with chorus, track echo, auto wah, a ton of reverb and a vocal transformer on it. good fun Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

michael2

michael2 said 120 days ago (July 29th, 2009)

i think
that the acoustic sounds really nice. your regular techniques is awesome (and should be marketed as some sort of pre-set), but it's nice to hear something a little more small/lo-fi/cozy/fill in the blank with the adjective of your choice. makes me want to put some new strings on my acoustics and have a whack at recording them again (i usually shy away as I have had little luck with them).

Check out my latest song called Behind Enemy Lines (w/Bud and Particle Dots)

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 120 days ago (July 29th, 2009)
	Superb Guitar intro... Love that... Nicely done. Interesting changes... Vocals are sweet and nice! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

rsorensen	rsorensen said 120 days ago (July 29th, 2009)
	thanks mark glad you dug it Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

bud	bud said 120 days ago (July 29th, 2009)
	Bad time to go deaf in my left ear but from what I do hear - this is a pretty cool song Ridd. Definitely dig the lyrics (I can still read) but the finer details of the mix are lost to me at the moment. I am enjoying your playing and singing as usual - and the bell tone lead is pretty cool. Will come back when both ears are working. Check out my latest song called try not to think

rsorensen	rsorensen said 120 days ago (July 29th, 2009)
	haha hope it's only temporary! Have you seen the movie 'It's All Gone. Pete Tong'. If not rent it. It's about a DJ that goes deaf. SO good. Thanks for listening despite your loss, kevin! Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

Feter	Feter said 120 days ago (July 29th, 2009)
	I'm Not Myself very thoughtful ...really wonderful insightful song with an acoustic ...the vocal hold the whole feel of this song beside the lyrics ...great mix ...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 120 days ago (July 29th, 2009)
	feter thanks man. i always appreciate what you have to say. glad you like this one. Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 120 days ago (July 30th, 2009)
	Love the film too And the Zimmer/Gerrard soundtrack. But this is cool my friend. Love that crisp acoustic sound... and the vox is great! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 119 days ago (July 30th, 2009)
	thanks daniel yeah GREAT soundtrack, no matter what the critics say. They just don't get it methinks. Glad you like this Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

lavalamp	lavalamp said 120 days ago (July 30th, 2009)
	Chord progression Another excellent offering to the Macgods. Dare I say the intro might be a touch too long. I like latter half of this tune so much. Very good tune Ridd Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

rsorensen	rsorensen said 119 days ago (July 30th, 2009)
	thanks dave yeah agreed. i could probably shave off a rotation at the front. thanks for the feedback and review, brother Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

tempie

tempie said 119 days ago (July 30th, 2009)

gladiator
i'm with Micheal, your acoustic is normally machine perfect and here it sounds immediately loose, which works given the intimate nature of the tune. REALLY like the synth work - creative/surprising and pretty.

ending solo is just HUGE, especially the way it kicks off, like a scream session after a prayer, sometimes it helps to do both no doubt.

Check out my latest song called Get Away with Murder Eyes (5XArms Cover)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 119 days ago (July 30th, 2009)
	thanks craig the synth was a bit of an experiment. glad you think it worked. also glad you like the ending. this song is a rather schizophrenic in more ways then one Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 119 days ago (July 30th, 2009)
	There are some really, really interesting percussion choices. Interesting the best possible way. Woodblocks? Everything is top notch. You tackle faith in your lyrics in a subtle, but unabashed way. That's SO HARD to do. Many props for a great song with a wonderful message. Check out my latest song called Times Have Changed

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 119 days ago (July 30th, 2009)
	and look who's been here two years! Terrible Twos. Congrats, homie! Check out my latest song called Times Have Changed

rsorensen	rsorensen said 119 days ago (July 30th, 2009)
	woody i stole the woodblock idea from radiohead. i forget which song but i was surprised when i heard them do it too. thanks for the props regarding the lyrics. that's exactly what i try to go for when writing about stuff like this. just trying to keep it personal and not too preachy. thanks for the congrats too! i didnt even notice!! cool Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

lengold	lengold said 119 days ago (July 30th, 2009)
	You know I love everything you do and this is no exception. I think you are a master of the change up, I always wonder where the song will go and it's always a lovely surprise. Downloaded. Thanks. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

rsorensen	rsorensen said 119 days ago (July 30th, 2009)
	len i've always been a big fan of the build and change-up in songs, so thanks for the compliment. thanks for the download too. enjoy! Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

jgurner	jgurner said 119 days ago (July 30th, 2009)
	Intense Nice and moody. The more I turn up the volume, the more I like it. Sweet! Fav'd and DLed! Check out my latest song called Bourbon Street Dawn

rsorensen	rsorensen said 119 days ago (July 30th, 2009)
	thanks! Yes! turn it up and FEEL it. Glad you like and thanks for downloading Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

kassia	kassia said 119 days ago (July 30th, 2009)
	as i'm listening i'm reading what everyone has had to say about this and they've all summed up my thoughts exactly. i have nothing new to add. this is a really great tune, ridd. aside from being just a kick-ass songwriter, your vocals are always so full of emotion. incredible. Check out my latest song called Deep Majesty

rsorensen	rsorensen said 119 days ago (July 30th, 2009)
	kassia thanks very much. i considered resinging this one because when I sang it I intended it only as a scratch track. i kept it though cuz it had a certain subtle something I knew i wouldn't be able to achieve if I sang it again. thanks again. always appreciate your reviews Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

obbster	obbster said 118 days ago (July 31st, 2009)
	Nice Has a nice Radiohead feel to it. Especially love the end when the big guitar kicks in. Well done. Check out my latest song called Legend

rsorensen	rsorensen said 118 days ago (July 31st, 2009)
	thank you i went through a heavily-influenced-by-radiohead phase a couple months ago an this tune is a bit of a leftover from that. Glad you dig it Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

crissew	crissew said 118 days ago (July 31st, 2009)
	Very Dark Medieval vibe I love dark music but cant write it to save my life. Love the electric coming in at the end. Very dramatic. Nice job Check out my latest song called What Does Love Entail w Relic67, ciheins & Filmscorz

rsorensen	rsorensen said 118 days ago (July 31st, 2009)
	dark music i think i write too much of it! trying to get a little more positive lately - at least with my lyrics. thanks for listening, man. Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

PrototypeEightyOne	PrototypeEightyOne said 118 days ago (July 31st, 2009)
	nice really well done, I loved at 1:58 when it really open ups. Has an old early 90s radiohead feel to it. cool stuff. Check out my latest song called Confusion

Cori Ander

Cori Ander said 118 days ago (August 1st, 2009)

Beautiful song
Mmmm... Wow... such nice melody and vocal .. and interesting lyrics.

My nitpick would be the recording of the acoustic guitar. I see you write that you got too close to the mic when recording it, so obviously there wouldn't be much that could help it apart from redoing the recording. If you'd ask me, I would recommend taking the time and job to do that. The song leans so much on the acoustic backing. And this is such a special song. It is a gem!

Check out my latest song called Guitar test — Martin CSN (Gerry Tolman Tribute)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 117 days ago (August 1st, 2009)
	acoustic hey thanks for the comments cori. Glad you like it. Is it the sound/tone of the acoustic that's not working for you or the playing itself? I'm not against retracking but I might be able to EQ it a little more. Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 105 days ago (August 13th, 2009)
	The tone It is the tone. Sounds like it was recorded through an old simple casette player with built in mics or something like that. Check out my latest song called Guitar test — Martin CSN (Gerry Tolman Tribute)

AlchymicalMuse	AlchymicalMuse said 117 days ago (August 1st, 2009)
	Enjoyed again Ridd Always like your stuff! Check out my latest song called Garden of Love (after William Blake)

egobandit	egobandit said 117 days ago (August 1st, 2009)
	Your songs always have such an emotional appeal, raises the hairs on my arms! great song! Check out my latest song called when its love

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 117 days ago (August 1st, 2009)
	hail Ridd excellent tune dude. when the synth comes in the whole song goes up another notch. a great nod in the ok computer radiohead dept. Check out my latest song called November

Calchas	Calchas said 117 days ago (August 1st, 2009)
	Don't feel bad bro... I'm not yourself either! lol All kidding aside, this is a VERY beautiful hymn of praise. Major kudos! Be well friend! Check out my latest song called It's Not The Same

PaddyNavinCaryatid	PaddyNavinCaryatid said 115 days ago (August 3rd, 2009)
	Yeah yeah .. yeah yeah Radiohead blah blah, but this is all you man. Cracking tune with a stunning tone on that acoustic guitar. This is so radio ready it hurts. Another of those tunes that would send me scurrying to fond the album. I even like the synth work (which is unusual for me). Love it. Downloaded. Check out my latest song called The Last Goodbye (New Version)

MannequinRaces	MannequinRaces said 115 days ago (August 3rd, 2009)
	Dude ... That outro needs to be longer!!! It left me wanting more shredding. Great everything! Nice choice of percussion and the synth works. Check out my latest song called Lost At Sea

Heroin_Marys	Heroin_Marys said 115 days ago (August 3rd, 2009)
	well done Really powerful message in a really well produced piece of music. I'm Jealous. Check out my latest song called Bad Robot

tmcfate	tmcfate said 115 days ago (August 3rd, 2009)
	myself very intimate, the way i like it. nice twist in feeling tim Check out my latest song called Shadow of the son

billykirsch

billykirsch said 41 days ago (October 16th, 2009)

Imperfection feeling
Love the spontaneity of the voice. The "band" rounds everything later (great guitars at the end) but the imperfection feeling is still there in the guitar and the voice. Beautiful. Sounds so... fragile, human. What the song is all about.
Thanks for sharing it. I'll have it in my backpack to stand nights like that one.

Check out my latest song called I'm gonna feel so right (remix/remastered)

Artist Info

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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