Maximus' Agony

Joshosh

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Started as an a capella improv, turned into something slightly different. The lyrics are a tribute to Maximus (yeah from Gladiator, yeah I'm a dork) and when he found his poor wife and son killed.

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Lyrics

Kick me when I'm down.
Wretch and taste the tears.
Clench and grab my stomach and
wipe my nose clear.

Staggered breaths come quickly
The rhythm section of my pain
Can't breath, can't breath
can't breath, now scream

This is my love
The sound of my heart breaking
that flows from these open wounds that can only
that can only
be healed by the stitches of time

I would die for you, I would die for you, I would die for you

Over, and over again (repeat)

Can't get you out pf my head (over again)
Pieces of you everywhere I turn
Over again.

Kick me when I'm down.
Wretch and taste my fears (taste my fears)
My broken heart still bleading and
these wounds won't disspear

Your smile, your hair, your smell is everywhere (2x)

All over, and over again (repeat)

Song Stats

Hits: 1116
Comments: 8
Fans: 0
Plays: 98
Downloads: 49
Votes: 6
Uploaded: Mar 04, 2005 - 08:48:35 AM
Last Updated: Mar 04, 2005 - 09:38:26 AM Last Played: Oct 16, 2009 - 08:20:22 PM

Song License

Creative Commons License:
Attribution-ShareAlike

Song Actions

Hardware:

just me, some drum loops and my acoustic.

Software:

all garage band.

Comments

	said 1728 days ago (March 4th, 2005)
	Very Cool Track This is really a fresh sounding tune. I like the structure of the song with the a capella and instruments coming in at different points. I might like to hear your lead vocal with less "effects", bringing it up front more. I look forward to listening to more of your songs. I liked that movie too. fellow dork? Jack

Joshosh	Joshosh said 1728 days ago (March 4th, 2005)
	Very Cool Track Thanks man. Honestly, this mix blows, I need to get back in there and tune it up, but it was more of an improv than anything else. Appreciate the comments! --- Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one. —Stella Adler Check out my latest song called These Few Words

packosmokes	packosmokes said 1728 days ago (March 4th, 2005)
	Ha! My fave is "Wipe my nose clear"... he sure was drippin' wasn't he? It's a great ditty! Just need some sharpening up and this would be perfect! Funny, rockin' and great concept mixing the acapella with some rock guitar! Check out my latest song called With You

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chikoppi said 1728 days ago (March 4th, 2005)

For honor and glory!
Fun! The "ba-dum, ba-dum" harmony sounds great. I think the mix will work better if you bring up the bass vocal a bit and even out the levels on the lead. The recording on the lead has some pretty severe clipping in places that wrecks your performance when you really belt it out.

The vocals also sound slightly distorted, like you're running a wah-wah effect or something? I'm not sure what this is, but it seemed to detract for me.

The fun in this song comes from the a capella, maybe pull back the guitar backing a bit so it doesn't obscure them? Great little guitar textures in the middle-eight!

This is a fresh piece. If you hadn't revealed the inspiration I'd have never known (and yeah, I liked that movie too!).

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	said 1728 days ago (March 4th, 2005)
	To the Max Kudos for creativity. I liked Gladiator. I would never have thought of composing a song in this style to pay tribute to the embattled, devastated warrior. Great job.

	said 1727 days ago (March 5th, 2005)
	I'm Glad I Heard More Excellent vocals here. Loved it when the guitar kicked in. Cringed a bit when that synthy part came in for a moment about 3/4 of the way through - I'm glad it disappeared. I agree with most of the comments about the production, but your performance and concept here does come through despite the production.

Iseae	Iseae said 1727 days ago (March 5th, 2005)
	Fresh The into, felt a little out of tune to me. I agree with Dadi, less effecting on the main vocal. Great concept though. Loved the boppy reggae groove, and then the big guitar sound. Could really use a little more refinement, but great start! Check out my latest song called Vickys Song

ka-klick	ka-klick said 1726 days ago (March 6th, 2005)
	Fresh Yeah, the flange has to go. Nice concept, good demo, now go clean it up and you could have something really good here. --- Beauty should be edible, or not at all. -- Dali Check out my latest song called Big Bad World - Live 1-16-2009 plus - MJRF

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Name: Josh Oshinsky

I typically write music to balance any turmoil between my heart and my head. If you like anything I've done, check out macjammer Jim O--> Jim O That's my dad, and features some songs by my insanely talented little sisters!!! (Ages, 15 and 13... [see more]

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