Life Without You - A Rock Ballad

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Five months and twenty tracks, and it is finally completed. Anthony Frazier and myself put a lot of time and creativity into this project. I received many comments on the original post here at MacJams. I decided to start over with a clean slate. It turned out to be a major project for us both, as we pushed each other musically. I want to thank Michael Bacich for writing such a awesome bass line, I had fun playing it.

Lyrics By - Anthony Frazier, and Steve Caustrita
Vocals Arranged and Performed, By - Anthony Frazier
Music Performed By - Steve Caustrita
Smoke Cloud Entertainment
- Inspired By Debbie A Moore

Enjoy!

ANTHONY FRAZIER - http://www.macjams.com/artist/abfkingsport
https://www.facebook.com/steve.caustrita

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Hits: 3781
Comments: 62
Fans: 21
Plays: 125
Downloads: 107
Votes: 3
Uploaded: Jul 12, 2009 - 04:30:21 PM
Last Updated: Apr 17, 2014 - 12:38:31 PM Last Played: Jan 06, 2019 - 07:41:21 AM

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caustrita (29), scaustrita (20), steve caustrita (31), smoke cloud entertainment (22), smoke cloud (16), la puente (15), debbie moore (3)

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MacBook Pro, TASCAM US-600 USB Audio Interface

Software:

Garage Band, Sonar 5, Magix Studio.

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Feter	Feter said 3573 days ago (July 12th, 2009)
	Life Without You WOW ..never expected this ..I mean the style ..the groove ...the vocal .. is really astonishing ...King is just great ...but the guitar ..the whole production ...the sound ..man ...its freaking good ... Kudos ...thnx alot for sharin !!! Check out my latest song called Roll with it

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3573 days ago (July 12th, 2009)
	Wow I am glad you enjoyed the song. But the guitar? No sure, but we did have many issues with the recording of the guitars, so I went for that live feel. To get the strumming the same of four guitars, was a challenge. As you noted Anthony did a fantastic job on the vocals. Thanks again! Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

Feter	Feter said 3573 days ago (July 12th, 2009)
	... But the guitar just took me in a trip ... ;~) Check out my latest song called Roll with it

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3573 days ago (July 12th, 2009)
	Trip I hope you enjoyed the ride Feter! Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

Feter	Feter said 3573 days ago (July 12th, 2009)
	The best ! and totally cherished the quality ...thats the real deal !!!! Check out my latest song called Roll with it

egobandit	egobandit said 3573 days ago (July 12th, 2009)
	Tops! I really like the production on this so crisp and clear. The vocals on this are outstanding. I like the way it kind of drifts off in the end leaving the listener to repeat life without you. Cool hook ! Check out my latest song called They got you now

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3573 days ago (July 12th, 2009)
	Tops Your comments are appreciated, Anthony and I worked on producing a passionate and laid back feel to the vocals, but his delivery sealed the deal! Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

davisamerica	davisamerica said 3573 days ago (July 12th, 2009)
	excellent ... well worth the work .. and the wait. You guys should be proud. Check out my latest song called ok char2(Vic and Flatrock mix)

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3573 days ago (July 12th, 2009)
	Proud We surprised how well the outcome was. Thank you Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

Daugrin	Daugrin said 3573 days ago (July 12th, 2009)
	Life Now, I'm sure there are things you can't do. There has to be, I aint heard it yet. Well done. Everyone did a great job here. Thanks for posting this ballad. Great take on the genre. Daug Check out my latest song called Spc Agt of Chg

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3573 days ago (July 12th, 2009)
	Things I can't do I tried the bassoon, but it did not work out. Thanks! Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

Daugrin	Daugrin said 3572 days ago (July 13th, 2009)
	Bassooni Blues Well, the oboe is one of those ducky things too, few really play them either...we suffer through them for orchestration sake I guess. Daug Check out my latest song called Spc Agt of Chg

sheilad	sheilad said 3573 days ago (July 12th, 2009)
	Life without you Man.... Anthony's vocals on this are just amazing... and the whole thing is just fantastic. D/l and faved! Great things take time and this proves it Check out my latest song called Nana Lives

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3573 days ago (July 12th, 2009)
	Vocals There were a few arrangements of the vocal but we ended up using a simpler arrangement that focus more on the pain and despair of a "Life Without You". And Anthony captured it perfectly. Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

Ren-Tin-10	Ren-Tin-10 said 3573 days ago (July 12th, 2009)
	This is what I wish we had... ...on the radio, but we don't anymore. Good rock ballads always get my attention. Cheers, Jim Check out my latest song called (Re)Imagination Challenge - Hooked on Schubert

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3573 days ago (July 12th, 2009)
	Rock Ballad The classic rock ballad nearly ended in the late 90's. Life Without You attempted to capture that era of music. Stop by any time . . . Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

ste	ste said 3572 days ago (July 13th, 2009)
	nice vibe the bass line on the chorus break part is great. the lead guitar is well done too. love the tune - great vox Check out my latest song called songbreak

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3572 days ago (July 13th, 2009)
	Bass Line That hot Bass Line was written by Michael Bacich, But I had a blast playing it! Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

abfkingsport	abfkingsport said 3572 days ago (July 13th, 2009)
	ABFkingsport I just got a chance to stop by and say Hi to everyone. I think the song came out so well because Steve has a great talent in music. From it's meager beginnings I think this song came out in spades. Thank you, everyone, for your kind comments. I had a lot of fun working on this with Steve and hope to work with him again sometime. The KING Check out my latest song called Know Me

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3572 days ago (July 13th, 2009)
	The Next Project . . . I have two aces up my sleeve, lets take sometime off and will talk in the fall. Thanks for you lyrics they fit my hook (life without you) perfectly! Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

Moviz	Moviz said 3571 days ago (July 14th, 2009)
	A good strong piece of work here.... great vocals and backing.... very good song and production, loved it, regards M Check out my latest song called We'll Meet Again

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3571 days ago (July 14th, 2009)
	Thanks Happy we could keep you entertained. Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

gail60	gail60 said 3570 days ago (July 15th, 2009)
	very nice Very easy to listen to and oh what a good love song. I love your voice and the whole song just sounds great!! 1+1 = 2 good to pass up! Thanks for sharing this. Great job! Check out my latest song called Ed - Forever in our hearts

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3570 days ago (July 15th, 2009)
	1+1 This rock ballad is love song inspired by true events. I did cowrite the lyrics, and play all the instruments. The vocalist is Anthony Frazier. ANTHONY FRAZIER - http://www.macjams.com/artist/abfkingsport Thank for your comments and by again . . . Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

PrototypeEightyOne	PrototypeEightyOne said 3563 days ago (July 22nd, 2009)
	nice very professional sounding. Loved the sound of that bass and the run. The vocals also grabbed me, very well done. awesome stuff. faved Check out my latest song called Sin Trifical

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3563 days ago (July 22nd, 2009)
	Mr Proto Thanks for your comments, that bass run you enjoyed was written by Michael Bacich, but was played by myself. Thanks for the fab! Please stop by again and listen to the rest of the collection . . . Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

drakonis	drakonis said 3563 days ago (July 22nd, 2009)
	lots of work, shows... nicely written music, very cleanly played, sung, and mixed. Really great singing work there, Anthony! ttfn, Drakonis Check out my latest song called Miwok

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3563 days ago (July 22nd, 2009)
	Singing Anthony did an outstanding vocal! We worked hard to get that passion into the mix. I'm glad you enjoyed the effort we put into "Life Without You". We plan on doing more colabs so keep your ears open . . . Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

sewer rod	sewer rod said 3563 days ago (July 22nd, 2009)
	Beautiful Really nice song. Love what you did. Thanks for sharing it. Check out my latest song called If it Weren't for the Devil

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3563 days ago (July 22nd, 2009)
	Sharing Happy to entertain you, stop by again! Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

Jarvoid

Jarvoid said 3558 days ago (July 27th, 2009)

Twenty tracks...?
now let me get this straight, Twenty bloody tracks.....what? I cannot handle four....I mean it's bloody awesome and richly produced,and most excellent in the performances 'n' everyfing but Twenty tracks...blimey it must be like Clapham Junction or that place in Chicago, the siding yards with all those tracks...I'm going for a lie down now.

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scaustrita	scaustrita said 3558 days ago (July 27th, 2009)
	20 Tracks Six guitars tracks Two bass tracks Four drum tracks One choir track Four vocal tracks Three keyboard tracks At times difficult to manage. Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

spitlogic	spitlogic said 3557 days ago (July 28th, 2009)
	Great work I cant wait to read along with the lyrics. Sounds very well thought out with a solid backing. Check out my latest song called Represent

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3555 days ago (July 30th, 2009)
	Lyrics I'll check again with Anthony, He is in school part time and it keeps him busy. Always enjoy your music too . . . Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

Boundless	Boundless said 3555 days ago (July 30th, 2009)
	Big sound for a fine song. Good orchestration and vocals and the production is first class. Well done. Thanks ! Check out my latest song called Weather or Not - Jim Bouchard's Collab

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3555 days ago (July 30th, 2009)
	Big Sound Thanks for noticing, I did much layering to get that sound. Not difficult to do, but time consuming. Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

TheReverendAG	TheReverendAG said 3551 days ago (August 3rd, 2009)
	Dag what 5 months Sounds incredibly professional, which is what I would expect with that duration of work. The main guitar sounds very 12 stringy, although I suppose that could just be an effect. Either way I love that sound in rock songs. Check out my latest song called Bad Funk Hombre

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3551 days ago (August 3rd, 2009)
	12 stringy Six string acoustic guitar doubled, with track two 1/128 beats behind. Good ear! Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

WharmtonRise	WharmtonRise said 3551 days ago (August 3rd, 2009)
	Great work Love the groove, the playing, the tight backing, the VOCAL, the lyrics, the mix. In short the whole darn thing. Check out my latest song called Hunted

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3551 days ago (August 3rd, 2009)
	Groove Anthony did a outstanding performance on vocals, he overshadowed my music. His lyrics are based on a real live experience, thus the passion . . . Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

RoughRooster	RoughRooster said 3549 days ago (August 5th, 2009)
	An excellent song with a great vocal! The acoustic guitars sound great, loved it! Bob Check out my latest song called Lady Grey

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3549 days ago (August 5th, 2009)
	Bob Thanks for stopping by, I work hard on that guitar sound . . . Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

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rustykangaroo said 3507 days ago (September 16th, 2009)

life without you is a master stroke !!
alot of love poured into this project and it payed off. thank you for all the hard work so i can sit here eating potato chips and be entertained..the chips taste better and my glum day just got lifted higher. it's a great tune done by obvious professionals top to bottom. there is not a weak link in the chain. i can't critique this all i can do is just gush!!! kudos!! don't worry i won't eat the whole bag!!!

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rustykangaroo	rustykangaroo said 3506 days ago (September 17th, 2009)
	knock on the door "when" or "if" you have the time scaustrita check out my first post..."knock on the door" i'd really appreciate your opinion. your the best! rustykangaroo Check out my latest song called calling jesus

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3506 days ago (September 17th, 2009)
	Chips Read the info on your bag of chips, 1 full serving is 10 chips! Thanks for the KUDOS. On my way to check your post . . . Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

crissew	crissew said 3506 days ago (September 17th, 2009)
	Great job Anthony's vox sound great on this. Such a nice easy groove. Nailed the laid back feel. You managed to blend anthony's style with yours so well. Enjoyed it! How did I miss this one? Check out my latest song called Runnin' On Empty

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3506 days ago (September 17th, 2009)
	Vox Anthony's voice is so powerful, we needed to tame his voice to fit my music! There were many revisions, but I knew this is the one to run with. I happy you found the posted song. Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

blindsidedpoets	blindsidedpoets said 3506 days ago (September 17th, 2009)
	Life Without You This is pro level! Epic almost. Excellent work! Check out my latest song called Meaning Of

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3506 days ago (September 17th, 2009)
	Pro As computers become more powerful and efficient, it allows the artist to produce a greater quality mix without all the expensive hardware. I'm glad you enjoyed the song . . . Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

Spiderland	Spiderland said 3459 days ago (November 3rd, 2009)
	very professional sounding production! This is an excellent mix, the vocals are strong, clear, and confident and you brought them out loud like they should be in the mix. I like the guitar as well, nice acoustic riffs and the lead is sounds cool, reminiscent of santana Check out my latest song called Evade and Resist

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3459 days ago (November 3rd, 2009)
	So kind ThAnks for recognizing all our effort! Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

Kody106	Kody106 said 3455 days ago (November 7th, 2009)
	WHOA im going to force everyone i know to download this. this is the BOMB Check out my latest song called The BIG Band Theory

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3455 days ago (November 7th, 2009)
	BOMB This track is a made from hours, upon hours of work. Co-writer Anthony Frazier sang his heart out. The music and lyrics came from life experiences. Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

billykirsch	billykirsch said 3406 days ago (December 26th, 2009)
	A classic A classic ballad. Perfect in all aspects, even in the small imperfections you mention ;-) Sounds fresh, open and strong. Check out my latest song called Everything

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3405 days ago (December 26th, 2009)
	Classic This song is based on a classic, the Carpenters "Goodbye To Love." It doesn't sound like it, but the frame work is the same. Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

HypnotiQ Sorcere	HypnotiQ Sorcere said 3405 days ago (December 27th, 2009)
	lush arrangement This is great beautiful. and their is a perfect balance between the vox and the arrangement. great job. I love this Check out my latest song called Games Without Frontiers (War Without Tears Remix

DonStevens	DonStevens said 3405 days ago (December 27th, 2009)
	Life without you Really cool song that starts out with great chords and ends even better Check out my latest song called Down Town Disco

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3405 days ago (December 27th, 2009)
	Don Glad you enjoyed the guitar, there are 6 guitar parts to get that full sound! Thanks for the visit . . . Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

magnatone	magnatone said 3272 days ago (May 9th, 2010)
	Life Without You good grief - how the heck did i miss THIS?? what a fabulous song and awesome collab by you two. your energies blend beautifully. you guys should be touring! (maybe you are!) Check out my latest song called Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen) and Variations

Hickling_Stan	Hickling_Stan said 3272 days ago (May 9th, 2010)
	Aaaah I saw Magnatone had been by for a listen so thought I'd follow. What a stunning song, production, guitar, vocal....everything. Absolutely top notch song. Well done. Mark Check out my latest song called It's Only Love that matters

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