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For months the overcast skies hung like a shroud. No longer to hold it slipped away in the breeze. Only to be replaced by a lightness of being. Radiating light and warmth. They came out to bask in the glow and heat. By the end of the day wearing their sunburns like a badge of honor.

I was rummaging through a old art file of unused art. and came across the art that i've placed here. the client for the project wanted something pink floydish. well long story short he did a card himself.... black text on a postcard printed at costco. sheesh
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Lyrics
One Bright Day

they came with smiles on their face
you watch them wash off the gray

one bright day
holds the mist at bay
one bright day
never went away

they returned day after day
until the flesh melted away

one bright day
holds the mist at bay
one bright day
never went away

one bright day
holds the mist at bay
one bright day
never went away

turned away from the setting sun
through these eyes i follow the sun

one bright day
hold the mist at bay
one bright day
never went away

one bright day
one bright day
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Plays: 260
Downloads: 129

Uploaded: May 04, 2009 - 08:36:10 PM
Last Updated: May 04, 2009 - 08:36:10 PM Last Played: Mar 21, 2019 - 03:35:10 PM
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Comments
Dadai.2 said 3643 days ago (May 4th, 2009)
cool....
my Vic fix.... and maybe I'm first?

Jack
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Dadai.2 said 3643 days ago (May 4th, 2009)
cool....
I am first...

Vic, gosh I love listening to your songs. I can't comment on anything tech-like... I'll just say this sounds scrumptuous, tasty, full of ear-candy throughout. Thanks... keep up the work. You've got a reputation to protect and live up to now. No resting on laurels now... ;-)

3 thumbs up!

Jack

Jack
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Vic Holman said 3643 days ago (May 4th, 2009)
Thanks Jack
someone at work brought in a bowl full of easter candy today. i was tempted to stick it in my ears, but it wouldn't be the same. and would ruin my reputation of sensability
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kristyjo said 3643 days ago (May 4th, 2009)
Sunny!
I like it.
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Vic Holman said 3643 days ago (May 4th, 2009)
Thanks Kristyjo
I feel my best on sunny days. I'm not much of a winter person
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orcsong said 3643 days ago (May 4th, 2009)
Just left
of center. I like it. It's not boring but not without form. (spoken in zombie voice) ...must have more talkbox... Cool stuff. Thanks.
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Vic Holman said 3643 days ago (May 4th, 2009)
thanks dude
i rarely go down the middle but don't stray off into the bushes either :-)

i haven't heard a talk box effect for a while so i though it was safe to make a appearence

thanks for the listen, i appreciate it.
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ktb said 3643 days ago (May 4th, 2009)
one bright day
was the artwork the inspiration? Kudo's either way. I love the textures you paint with your guitars. the big mellotron finish was a treat as well. Nice one
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Vic Holman said 3643 days ago (May 4th, 2009)
a little of both
i originally had just the first chorus line written down before i re-found the art that i did 3 years ago. i forgot i had it. so the lyrics went down quickly at that point

usually i stay away from choir sounds but it seemed to fit the feel of the song.
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Parichayaka said 3643 days ago (May 4th, 2009)
... behind the curve they are!
brilliant bump by Dadai. Glad I did check it out. Such an original, bold and well put together song. Love the vibraphone (is it?) and simple but effective structure of the song. Artwork and description give the song a lift and additional meaning. Vocals blend perfectly with the guitar/synth backdrop. Cool stuff, but what did I expect - I mean seriously - was Yoda EVER wrong!?
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Vic Holman said 3642 days ago (May 5th, 2009)
the vibraphone
you did hear yes.

thanks for the kind words. I really didn't have much to say in the song description and the lyrics are short so i thought some story fill-in would be fun to throw in
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guygrooves said 3643 days ago (May 4th, 2009)
Dude...
You are a machine...... that produces great song after great song. May you never get tired of the assembly line.
Peace
Guy
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Vic Holman said 3642 days ago (May 5th, 2009)
Thanks Guy
welcome to the machine. i see it as good therapy. by the time one rolls out it's on to the next one.

thanks again Guy
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Feter said 3643 days ago (May 5th, 2009)
One Bright Day
This is very interesting ...a well of tunes you are ...loved this so much
the impressive thing it has as always the psycho sound and taste ...great
guitar orchestra as usual ...just fascinating work ...thnx alot for sharin !!!!
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Vic Holman said 3642 days ago (May 5th, 2009)
Thanks Feter
a deep well of tunes. this marks the 100th. but i had deleted quite a few older songs from my first year here.

thanks again Feter
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LunaTrick said 3643 days ago (May 5th, 2009)
One of my faves from you
Excellent guitar work Vic... and the vocals are really well done... love the use of talk box. Really pro sounding - like it a lot!
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Vic Holman said 3642 days ago (May 5th, 2009)
Thanks Daniel
simple is better in this case. the clean muted guitar and simple bass. gave a chance for every thing else to stand out on its own.

Thanks again!
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thoddi said 3642 days ago (May 5th, 2009)
Pink Floydish
Your art could easily have been from a Pink Floyd album. Cool detail with the girl in the school uniform. Working as a designer myself I know how frustrating it can be if a client makes you spend a lot of creative time on a project, just to find it runs out in the sand...

Your guitars are top notch. You place each of them in the mix so there is room to breath for everyone. The talk box fx is something I haven' heard for a while. Cool:)
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Vic Holman said 3642 days ago (May 5th, 2009)
Thanks Thor
yeah your right. i find that in the last few years a lot of clients think they are designers because they have Publisher.

my number one goal is to get really good separation between tracks. easier said then done. but you learn a lot with each song.
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Skean said 3642 days ago (May 5th, 2009)
Yeah
Nice work as always, I dig it and download it... Cheers
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Vic Holman said 3642 days ago (May 5th, 2009)
Thanks Kenta
your support always means a lot to me.
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lavalamp said 3642 days ago (May 5th, 2009)
Right from...
...the intro, I was hooked. Kind of a more modern feel on this one. Reminded me of something, but I can't put my finger on it now. Like the vocals, relaxed and unforced.

Very good song, Vic.

Dave
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Vic Holman said 3642 days ago (May 5th, 2009)
Thanks Dave
now that you mention it. in some way it makes me think of the psychedelic furs "love my way"

it doesn't sound like that song much, but it did have the muted guitars, gritty voice and vibraphone.
that's as close as i might figure
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lengold said 3642 days ago (May 5th, 2009)
One Bright Day
So crisp and clear straight from the first nano second this grabs you. Wonderful song idea/lyric and song. Love that Vic sound.
Cheers
Len

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Vic Holman said 3641 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
Thanks Len
crisp and clear could come off as a song title for fall or someone who is fastidious about there underwear. :-)

thanks again Len
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Calchas said 3642 days ago (May 5th, 2009)
Way better...
...then black text on a card from costco! And that's just the artwork! lol

Really good stuff here Vic. The riffing throughout is very sonically satisfying, and I love the way you employ those synth-ed "bells."

Jack is right: "Ear candy" and "three thumbs up."

HA! Wait till he hears your lead playing on "Rockin' The Mac"! (OOOP! I've said too much...)

Be well bro!
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Vic Holman said 3641 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
Hey Mike
shhhh. it's double secret confidential for the moment.

I used a effected vibraphone that had more of the bell quality then it normally would. thought it would make a cool contrast to the guitar tracks as well.
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davisamerica said 3642 days ago (May 5th, 2009)
one bright day ...
i am gonna have to buy a new HD cos I can't pass up a download from you. Just brilliant Mr. H !
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Vic Holman said 3641 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
Thanks Jack
it's a good thing these are only mp3's and back up hard drives are cheap now-a-days.

Thanks again dude
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bud said 3642 days ago (May 5th, 2009)
Waiting for the sun to return
my daughter sent in her letter and check to Reed and ever since we've had Portland weather. Lovely tune Vic - I like the lead tone and the tubular bells together.
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Vic Holman said 3641 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
Thanks Kevin
in the northwest it has been cooler and more overcast then usual. but once the sun comes out for summer it stays out.

If I could ever afford to move... Portland would be a top contender. great summers and mild winters, very rarely snows there.
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chronologic said 3642 days ago (May 5th, 2009)
congratulations
on one (another) bright song. I've always wanted to try a talk-box. It sounds cool here. You may want to know, or may not?, that today I decided to go see if you have any albums for sale. I'd buy it. You don't though, that I can see. At the rate you produce quality material you could easily put out an album a year chock full of only the BEST Vic Holman material. Though you may be wise enough to figure chasing that rainbow isn't worth the trouble. That's ok too. Your sound is ethereal but quite distinct in that way, owing mostly to your voice which you claim has about a 5 note range. Well, whether that is true or not you use it to excellent advantage. If I had to market you I guess I'd try to put you somewhere in the field of U2 meets Cure meets Dada meets RadioHead meets the man himself, Vic Holman. Your music is very accessible yet fresh and unique, individual. In Album format I was thinking the Vic Holman Effect would really get a chance to reach full steam, and I imagine really sinking into it. Thanks to your generous outpouring of downloads, I can still have my VH CD soon enough, and to you I just would want to say thanks.
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Vic Holman said 3641 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
dude
you are being way to kind. thanks for the kind words.

no album. these days you have to hustle it everywhere on-line, just to make a meager return. just don't have the time and energy. not to mention competition is sharp.

it's a good thing we all have a free chance to get our music out and share.
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MarkHolbrook said 3642 days ago (May 5th, 2009)
Love the beginning
guitar riff Vic and just like I would expect the guitar work is perfect throughout!

Really excellent!
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Vic Holman said 3641 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
Thanks Mark
when i started recording this it was 2 acoustic tracks played all the way through. then, like dylan i decided to go electric. you can still hear some minor acoustic pop in a few places that waas left from the original start.
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sschedra said 3642 days ago (May 5th, 2009)
Vic
Winner! All the elements blend together to make the whole more than the sum of its parts. Lyric and vocal spot on. Guitar work cool. Good hook and interest. Nice production and mix of other elements.
Nice,
Stephen
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Vic Holman said 3641 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
Thanks Stephen
i worked pretty slow on this one. if i remember just about every guitar track got re-recorded just to find the right mix of tones.

I appreciate the listen!
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blindsidedpoets said 3642 days ago (May 5th, 2009)
One Bright Day
Great tune! Love he guitar work here, very well done!
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Vic Holman said 3641 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
bright days ahead
... as i watch overcast clouds rolling by. I'm no winter person at all, so when the sun comes out..I'm there.

Thanks for the listen!
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tokai said 3642 days ago (May 5th, 2009)
Excellent intro
This is cool, lovin that rhythm. Yeah it has those early Floyd sounds about it. Clear production quality to this, sound great in the cans.
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Vic Holman said 3641 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
canned floyd
the floyd albums were great through headphones. i always thought they were great examples for mixing everything together. so some of that sticks with me.

i appreciate the listen!
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egobandit said 3642 days ago (May 5th, 2009)
the ohh
la la las at the end dragged me into the vortex thanks Vic I can count on you! Sorry for being so late!
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Vic Holman said 3641 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
thanks Tim
the oh la la's at first was just for fun. but it actually sounded decent so i added them in. you weren't late. the pages fly by too fast.

thanks Tim
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cjdaley said 3641 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
bright
and clear. All guitar sounds have something to them. is there some mellotron at the end ?
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Vic Holman said 3641 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
mellochoir
the choir sound is real sampled voices through one of logics synths. then i added some mild effects to give it that old mellotron sound. usually i don't go for choirs, but this worked out fairly well i thought
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RoughRooster said 3641 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
A
great intro to a wonderful song that has me hooked, sounds so crisp and clear with a great production.
You are such a prolific songwriter Vic, how do you find the time or did you record all these songs years ago and are now slowly drip feeding them to us :-)
Great lyrics and vocals, love the arpeggio guitar runs and all the little riffs that make up this superb song.
Keep 'em coming, great stuff!

Bob

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Vic Holman said 3641 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
Hey Bob
each song is fresh baked as it comes out of the oven. I have quite a a lot of older songs from 4 or 5 years ago that that i have yet to go back to and salvage. I just have yet to get around to it since something better pops up.
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tempie said 3641 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
bright day
GREAT intro dude. love the way this drives, with the muted strumming and larry mullen bass. Also the cool little guitar break after the "ooo la la's" that sounds like your about to launch into a Bon Jovi solo lol. Terrific mix of styles and sounds...
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Vic Holman said 3641 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
both hands on the driving wheel
well the guitar necks in this case.

it started out as muted acoustics that mutated to muted electric. originally the bass was recorded playing a melody. but it wasn't working to my ears. so.... muted and basic bass.

Yes only one talk box sounding guitar solo for every ten years
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Axgrinder said 3641 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
VIC!
Long time brother, I likey a lot! Tasty as per usual...... Nice to hear you man!Production is tight as well as everything else. I'll be around more as soon as I move back to CDA!

(};-Peace,

Ax
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Vic Holman said 3641 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
Ax!
good to see ya dude.

summer on the lake sounds good. i'll be riding the old mish-a-nook later this month for a wedding party. hope to be over there more during the summer as well
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Trillian said 3641 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
I needed a lil sunshine : )
It's been raining cats and more cats here in fact I can hear the downpour right now. This is really cool - love the music! Your creativity is killer!!! : ) We've got some flower seedlings growing in peat pots on the back deck - when they were downstairs in the basement under the grow lights (pretend bright day : ) ) Boots and Artie mistook them for a salad bar; ate some and dumped the rest all over the floor!!! We spent some time re-potting and boy was JD pissed!!! : ) The porch furniture is out and I'm waiting for a sunny day - bye bye winter! : )
Vic Holman said 3641 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
thanks CJ
my cat just gets rained on. cooler and wetter then normal here as well. and the weeds are thriving nicely... oh wait, I should just call those flowers. and I'm ready to break out the box fan :-)
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mike_d said 3641 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
Yay!
for those bright days! Great tune Vic, and may there be many more bright days ahead! - without the sunburn though :P
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Vic Holman said 3641 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
Hey Mike
why we live in the north with brutal winters is beyond me. i guess it make sus appreciate the sun and summer all that much more. what ever happened to the days of tropic tanning oil with 0 spf?
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yrp said 3640 days ago (May 7th, 2009)
Vic
The last two songs of yours are really shinning tunes.
Again the electronic drums and the synth fit nicely with other instruments.
Also, this is a neat production.Very clean and crisp and there is pleanty of room for your voice to shine (it´s also some of your best vocals).
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Vic Holman said 3639 days ago (May 8th, 2009)
Thanks Carlos
true, I have been trying to balance in more electronica into my songs. So, hopefully I can expand on that.
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Sigmund said 3640 days ago (May 7th, 2009)
bright day
Very interesting use of guitar and synth - I think you have used them effectively to create a very unique soundscape. The music compliments your vocal performance wonderfully. I really enjoyed listening to this tune - thanks for sharing it with us.
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Vic Holman said 3639 days ago (May 8th, 2009)
soundscape
recently I have been working toward getting more synth and electronic effects into my songs. I'm finding it a bit refreshing for me to widen the sound palette.

Thanks for the listen, I really appreciate it.
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Relic67 said 3639 days ago (May 8th, 2009)
Wow
Great sounding tune. catchy chorus is of course the most important thing, and you nailed that. great playing too.
but what impressed me the most is the production... it just sounds so good coming out of my speakers...
you clearly have a lot of skill in that area. I saw your comment about separation of tracks, you really achieved that here, a really open sound. I'd love to know how you do it!


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Vic Holman said 3639 days ago (May 8th, 2009)
in search of....
... the ever elusive mix. Thanks. It's one of those things that you keep asking yourself, can i make it better. i think that has become my holy grail. simplifying alot and sacrificing parts even if they sound cool. another thing I find is use as little reverb as you can get away with.
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paul f. page said 3639 days ago (May 8th, 2009)
I don't know...
...what it means, but I very much like the SOUND of this piece and especially the little "bends" you do on the word "day"... This is a really energetic number that strikes me as sort of minor-sounding but with a pulse and drive that somehow gives it an optimistic glow. I was just listening to the Beatles' "Magical Mystery Tour" and your composition reminds me a little of the style of several of those number. ... Glad to hear this number, Vic. You did a great job writing, arranging, and recording this.
Peace.
Paul
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Vic Holman said 3639 days ago (May 8th, 2009)
Thank You Paul
the Beatle thing has come up quite a few times in the past. But, I grew up on them, so that is something that has been ingrained into me i guess. Which kind of brings up another point about the word "day" Lennon would do that a lot as well, especially in his solo days.

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Lennon714 said 3639 days ago (May 8th, 2009)
forgot
that I never left a comment. I can't get enough of that riff. I've heard some guitar gods coming out of their shells at MJ a little more.
Vic Holman said 3638 days ago (May 9th, 2009)
Thanks Eric
I had a mid section that had an extended version of that riff that would change into another one. but, I had to omit it 'cause it was getting to be to much.

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mowguy3 said 3638 days ago (May 9th, 2009)
Your artwork is fantastic
and the song follows the pattern. The way you structure your guitar riffs is a good lesson for myself and others. The use of other equipment is also a well blended gift. Great track man, enjoyed this very much.
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Vic Holman said 3638 days ago (May 9th, 2009)
thanks dude
on this one i had started out on acoustics. but it wasn't the tone and fell that i wanted so eventually every track went electric. since i was only working on this when time permitted, i would grab a electric that was close by. I'm pretty sure I ended up using 3 different electric guitars as well.

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thetiler said 3638 days ago (May 9th, 2009)
You really have one of the best
rock voices on this site. Lots of rock innovation. You really seem to have the rock sound down pat.

Enjoy your use of all the instrumentation that you supply on this. A real catchy rock piece !
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Vic Holman said 3638 days ago (May 9th, 2009)
Thanks Bill
sometimes when I'm doing the vocal tracks, in my head they sound different, only to find it's still the same voice.

thanks for the kind words!
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Andy-bm said 3637 days ago (May 10th, 2009)
Great song
and a great mix. Lots of things going on, but yet can hear all the parts without anything stepping on anything. Very nice job here on everything. Vocals, drums, guitars, etc.

Thanks for posting this.

//Andy
Vic Holman said 3637 days ago (May 10th, 2009)
Thanks Andy
I like to keep things neat and tidy. Of course it seems like it has taken me a few years to get a lock on clean mixes.

Thanks for the listen and joint venture on Mike's tune
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grah3am said 3637 days ago (May 10th, 2009)
Excellent
Lovely crisp sound to this. I like it .
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Vic Holman said 3637 days ago (May 10th, 2009)
Thanks Graham
I appreciate the listen.
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VicDiesel said 3636 days ago (May 11th, 2009)
Good song
with your usual excellent guitar and vocals.

But eh, that drum rhythm is a tad monotonous and does that bass drum really need that much high to it?

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Vic Holman said 3636 days ago (May 11th, 2009)
Thanks Vic
yeah, I have been having second thoughts on the drum tracks overalll the last several days.

Thanks for the listen
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composerclark said 3635 days ago (May 12th, 2009)
Ironic
Interesting (and cool/ironic) that you give a song called 'one bright day' a very dark, almost sinister quality; I really like that. Good song. I tend to agree with VD above about the drums; it might be cool to use some occasional very low, boomy drum shots, maybe using samples of those huge "Taiko" drums they use in Japan, if you can find them. Just a thought.
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Vic Holman said 3635 days ago (May 12th, 2009)
Thanks Clark
irony makes the world go a round...a bit of the old ying & yang.

mixing up the drums with some unusual instruments sounds like a great idea. I checked my Logics samples but no Taiko drum. But I know of what you mean. Thanks
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Outtaorbit said 3631 days ago (May 16th, 2009)
As always.....
Nicely done
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Vic Holman said 3630 days ago (May 17th, 2009)
thanks
thanks Patrick
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sloparts said 3630 days ago (May 17th, 2009)
Way cool track Vic
Love the intro and the little subtle ear-candy as Jack called it. Dynamite song with a great chorus and a lot of heart.

Love the subject too, we could sure use some bright days here in Arkansas for a while.

Anyway Vic you done good my friend, really good.

Ed
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Vic Holman said 3628 days ago (May 19th, 2009)
Thanks Ed
Thanks for the listen. I appreciate it.

we had a record breaking snowfall the last two years up here. so when the sun settles in everyone practically gets on there knees and hails the sun.
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ShadowofNine said 3629 days ago (May 18th, 2009)
Very Cool
Composition well crafted, and performed...enjoyed muchly
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Vic Holman said 3628 days ago (May 19th, 2009)
Thanks Sir
I deeply appreciate the listen!
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Bob6stringer said 3629 days ago (May 18th, 2009)
Very Hipgnosis!
A relatively simple mantra worked into a fine, dynamic composition. It's very catchy; I'll probably find myself singing the title line over and over in my head... infectious. About the art... very Hipgnosis. Remember that firm? They did a lot of Floyd art, also Zep's Presence album.
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Vic Holman said 3628 days ago (May 19th, 2009)
Thanks Bob
actually i have a book of their album covers that i have had for years, also it seems like a third of my old vinyl albums had there designs on them too.
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kassia said 3629 days ago (May 18th, 2009)
one bright day
i could have sworn i faved and commented on this. weird. well, i loved it so much i came back for more. i really really dig your sound. cool stuff!
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Vic Holman said 3628 days ago (May 19th, 2009)
Thank You Kassia
you have brightened my day, Thanks for the listen!
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jiguma said 3628 days ago (May 19th, 2009)
Punchy!
Sorry I'm so late to this Vic - have been otherwise occupied lately. Fantastic sound - clear and punchy, nicely mixed and recorded.

If ever you get a chance I'd be interested to hear what settings you use on your output track in Logic. You have a clarity I still can't achieve. Are you using compression on the way in?

Vic's comment about the drums may be correct, although I always enjoy a little high end sounds on bass instruments.

This is one of your best recorded tracks I think, and the song ain't too bad either!
N
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Vic Holman said 3628 days ago (May 19th, 2009)
Hey Neil
I hear ya, so much to do, so little time.

I'll drop you a line in a day or two on my output settings. I think you will find it to be a pretty easy set up.
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blaky smith said 3623 days ago (May 24th, 2009)
Bright
My dear Vic I'm so late !
Not much to add to all these comments, except EXCELLENT !

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Vic Holman said 3623 days ago (May 24th, 2009)
Thanks Marc
it is good to see you back at this site
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guitapick said 3620 days ago (May 27th, 2009)
Sounds great, Vic...
...and the artwork's killer. Works perfectly with the song.

I haven't heard you in a while. Really enjoyed this...
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rsorensen said 3617 days ago (May 30th, 2009)
love the
attack of that guitar line right from the getgo. this is so originally a vic holman jam, but it reminds me of some great qualities of a few of my favorite bands. great job - this one's a keeper
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Nick_Flash said 3583 days ago (July 3rd, 2009)
Vic can't be stopped
You just keep bringing the songs man. I wish I had half the creativity you do. Another great one here.
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Vic Holman said 3582 days ago (July 4th, 2009)
Thanks Nick
actually I usually think the same thing about you when I hear your songs.

i dig your new one
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michael2 said 3483 days ago (October 11th, 2009)
vic
how did i miss this one? love the guitars and the monk singing in the back ground. so lush, you do some lalala's in here too I believe (and some synth work). very much a Vic Holman classic style tune, but you're also expanding on your sound. how did you get that talk box like effect? frikkin cool.
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ElPeruano said 3402 days ago (December 31st, 2009)
I just
listened to the track by Billy Kirsch and was blown away, only to find your forum post after it. I'm equally blown away. LOVE the vocoder. This is lighter than the Billy Kirsch track, but I sense some similar musical leanings.

Not to prod, but you two should collab!

The mix is fantastic. nothing stuck out at me as way off. The drums work but I'd love to hear this with a live set. The blending of synths/bells etc with the guitar and vocals was flawless, and everything worked together really well.

very impressed!
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crissew said 3402 days ago (December 31st, 2009)
Very original
sounding song. This almost touches on surf rock and spooky rock but somehow doesnt quite do it. Elements of Beatles and Animals. Glad I read that forum post. GREAT tune. Best I have heard in a while.
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PrototypeEightyOne said 3402 days ago (December 31st, 2009)
Nice
This is very cool man. The composition, mix, production, vocals, everything fit like a glove...Do you master your stuff, or is it studio engineered? Sound choice was excellent. Impressive all around. Def a fan, i'll have to check out some of your other stuff.
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billykirsch said 3400 days ago (January 3rd, 2010)
Vic
I wait for it... 2 weeks here without sun and winter just starting...

That mellochorus sound creates reverberations of depeche mode in my head. So cool. Same for the guitar arpegio/riff, but I can't get the source this time. You mixed your gazillion influences in a blender and then came out with something so original.

Lot's of little things that come and go: that kind of whistle (I think is the vibraphone) around 2:36 made me turn my head to see if somebody was calling me; then that sort of shh sound around 1:19; the lalala; the talk vox; the acoustic guitar... a saucer full of secrets.

BTW: Is there a cameo in the artwork?

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rsolorio said 3399 days ago (January 3rd, 2010)
Guitar textures are great
I loved all the guitar layers going on here. Each guitar well recorded and distinct. Nice work.
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