The Message (w/ sonny jim)

racerat

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Something about all this seems a little familiar. What comes around, goes around. That once was, is now again. Redux. Redo. Been there. Done that. Shades of the 70's, the 80's, the 90's and now a few tones from the 00's. Sonnyjim and I have been around the block once or twice and are here to testify.

sonny jim: keys, synths and vocals
racerat: drums, guitars, bass, mixing and mastering

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The Message
© 2009 sonnyjim & racerat

Sending out the message
To people of the world:
The ghost of 1970
Continues to unfurl

Pointless politicians
And the way the world is run
Now that we're all poor again
I'm gonna have some fun

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Hits: 4078
Comments: 56
Fans: 32
Plays: 362
Downloads: 105
Votes: 2
Uploaded: Nov 27, 2009 - 03:03:25 PM
Last Updated: Nov 27, 2009 - 03:03:25 PM Last Played: Feb 15, 2019 - 11:45:51 AM

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Feter	Feter said 3375 days ago (November 27th, 2009)
	The Message Man ...Nobody can beat a band you two in ...this is a crazy rockin party song and I dig it so much ..man this is excellent ..what a vocal work a true head banginin song ...what a bass work .. the drums just outta here ..crazy cool people .. YOU ROCK >>>>>> thnx alot for sharin !!!! Check out my latest song called Roll with it

racerat	racerat said 3374 days ago (November 28th, 2009)
	firsties Hey Feter, Thanks for the listen. Firsties as usual! You must sleep with your laptop next to your bed and wake up to post when you hear the "new song" bell ring...Thanks for being a MJ community wonder. P Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

fasteddie	fasteddie said 3375 days ago (November 27th, 2009)
	That rocks! 'nough said. Awesome song! Check out my latest song called On Borrowed Time

racerat	racerat said 3374 days ago (November 28th, 2009)
	eddie Thanks FastEddie. Really dug your new song "Ridin' Sick Pow". Keep it up and welcome to MJ. P Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

jiguma	jiguma said 3375 days ago (November 27th, 2009)
	The chorus harmony reminds me somehow of Manassas - odd that! Rock and roll! :) Check out my latest song called We End Up Being All The Same (42)

racerat	racerat said 3374 days ago (November 28th, 2009)
	? Jig, don't know who Manassas is, I'll have to check them (him?) out. SonnyJim did a great job on the vocals on this one. It took a couple versions, but when we heard this one we knew it was 'the keeper'. Listened to your new one "Signs of Life" last night, it's a really smooth cut. Great job. Fav'd and DL'd. P Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

jiguma	jiguma said 3374 days ago (November 29th, 2009)
	Manassas Steven Stills band at some stage. :) Check out my latest song called We End Up Being All The Same (42)

regulus	regulus said 3375 days ago (November 28th, 2009)
	Hey this kicks. Right into the timeless genre. Anywhere, anytime and it's right here and now. The ending is way smart, have to get a second round............... so I'm gonna take it home with me.........thnx Check out my latest song called Sensual Waters featuring ✬✬ rsorensen ✬✬

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racerat said 3374 days ago (November 28th, 2009)

knight
Yeah, this one was a hard one to choose the genre for. If they'd had a genre called "70's ELO indie Redux" that's what I would have chosen. Kept it short and sweet. SonnyJim's synth sweeps and pads are completely inspired if you ask me, kept the guitars dialed back at his suggestion to push things into a new territory for us and I think it kinda worked... Thanks for droppin' in!
P

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NickFury	NickFury said 3375 days ago (November 28th, 2009)
	Freakin awesome, crazy fun, great vocals,harmonies etc.I really dug it! Check out my latest song called We Were Heroes

racerat	racerat said 3374 days ago (November 28th, 2009)
	crazy Hey Nick, Thanks for the listen my friend. SJ has a way with the vocal harmonies that I just love. Tried to get a little 'out there' on this and I think we did. P Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

Moviz	Moviz said 3374 days ago (November 28th, 2009)
	Long time since you posted philip, so this is a great sound to make a re-entry with.... love the racy rhythm and sounds and carrying the message forward. Nice vocal.... and love the synthy sounds... a nice rocker, cheers M Check out my latest song called We'll Meet Again

racerat	racerat said 3374 days ago (November 28th, 2009)
	time Mov, I know, it has been a while since I've posted. Work has been taking over my life a bit, as it will, from time to time. I have to try to dial that back, find a balance and get back to what I love: the music. Have a few things in the works and hope to make the contributions a little more regular. Thanks for the listen M! P Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

Calchas	Calchas said 3374 days ago (November 28th, 2009)
	Rock and ROLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL! Ass kicking fun guys. Good message too! Enjoyed the ride! Be well! Check out my latest song called STARLIGHT

racerat	racerat said 3374 days ago (November 28th, 2009)
	cal I posted a reply, but the MJ site is doing something weird and pre-populating the comments section with a reply I typed 3 replies ago....weird!....anyway...what do you want for free, huh? Thanks for the listen my friend. A rollickin' good time was had by all. P Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

dave_b	dave_b said 3374 days ago (November 28th, 2009)
	The Message Driving beats and punchy bass form a skeleton for classic dirty toned guitars and airy synths. Passionate vocals and crisp production make "The Message" one which we all must heed. Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

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racerat said 3374 days ago (November 28th, 2009)

Message
Hey Dave, Just listened to your latest "the October Project", very cool. Great production as well. Yeah, I really like the way SJ just belted it out on this one. His vocals are certainly 'no holds barred' which is very cool, and really goes with the spirit of "the message". The US has taken a permanent economical haircut and it's time we admitted it and got back to what is important: having just a bit of fun.
P

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davisamerica	davisamerica said 3374 days ago (November 28th, 2009)
	hahahaha!!! everthing...every darn thing here is killer you two..... well done and downloaded! Check out my latest song called ok char2(Vic and Flatrock mix)

racerat	racerat said 3374 days ago (November 28th, 2009)
	ahahaha Thx DA, it was a fun one to do. It took about 2 months of back and forth, what with schedules and work and all. Songs are taking a longer time to get done these days, probably due to the pressures of the 'new world' and what it takes to get by... gotta go listen to your new stuff! P Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

Ed Hannifin	Ed Hannifin said 3374 days ago (November 28th, 2009)
	Message received.... You guys totally put the 'stag' back into 'stagflation'.... "Now that we're all poor again/I'm gonna have some fun..." is a great line. Nice vocal break where it pulls back to bass and drums.... Ed Check out my latest song called Chime (Alone) (Inspired by Particle Dots)

racerat	racerat said 3374 days ago (November 28th, 2009)
	Stag Party Hey Ed, I was wondering when someone was going to pick up on that 'keyword' note. SJ came up with that one and I think it is a scream. How true, right? I dug that bass/ drum break with SJ's monumental chorus vocals, it's a nice break, I agree, adds a bit of punctuation. Thanks for stopping in. P Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 3374 days ago (November 28th, 2009)
	Grand Funk Railroad. meaning at great foot stomping music in a great classic rock style. absolutely great song guys. you're playing your hearts out here. and wow... the vocals! Check out my latest song called Feeding The Sharks

racerat	racerat said 3374 days ago (November 28th, 2009)
	Railroad Like an out of control freight train maybe...Thx for the listen Vic Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3374 days ago (November 28th, 2009)
	Club Worthy and More If I did not know I was logged into macjams, I'd believe this is live at the Whiskey A Go Go! http://www.whiskyagogo.com/ :: Outrageous :: Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

racerat	racerat said 3374 days ago (November 28th, 2009)
	X Whenever I think of the Whiskey, I think of "X: Live at the Whiskey". Awesome record....check it out. Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

scofugate	scofugate said 3374 days ago (November 28th, 2009)
	Socks are now rocked off! I agree 40 years of inspiration! Love the backing vocals! --Faved-- Check out my latest song called DreamKiller

racerat	racerat said 3374 days ago (November 28th, 2009)
	socks Hey, Just listened to your song "overbite" when the guitar kicks in THAT is the sound of some socks coming off. Cool beans bud! Thx for the listen and for the fav. P Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

echoroom	echoroom said 3374 days ago (November 28th, 2009)
	Psychedelic experience Man, this puppy starts and just doesnt stop! Great mix as always, and some kick ass guitar and vocal work make this a rockin rocket that ignites and wont sputter out! Reminds me a bit of stuff off Paul Wellers last album. Great to have something new from you! Check out my latest song called Light Sleeper

racerat	racerat said 3374 days ago (November 28th, 2009)
	sputternic Well look what the cat dragged in....;-) Always a pleasure to see your windblown mug around here Steve. I love Paul Weller, maybe more with The Jam, but some of his solo busking stuff is cool. I'll have to look his recent stuff up. Whatcha been workin' on? Love to hear something new from you (and maybe even mix it...;-) P Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

lengold	lengold said 3372 days ago (November 30th, 2009)
	This grabs by the balls and doesn't let go. Great track. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Decent Girl

racerat	racerat said 3371 days ago (December 2nd, 2009)
	Ouch Leggo my eggos! LOL Len, P Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

tempie	tempie said 3372 days ago (November 30th, 2009)
	familiar cool, kids. you got the 70's vibe without being at all derivative. in fact you got the vibe of all the derivative 70's stuff through the oughts without sounding derivative. and aside from that the playing and production is tops. great tune, thanks for the DL! Check out my latest song called The Double Helix

racerat	racerat said 3371 days ago (December 2nd, 2009)
	derivative Thanks Tempie. Just a bit of fun cruisin' through the ages. Props for stoppin in. Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

yamenyamani	yamenyamani said 3372 days ago (November 30th, 2009)
	bravooooooooooooo i like it man so grove Check out my latest song called FUNK YOU

racerat	racerat said 3371 days ago (December 2nd, 2009)
	pleasedtameetya Thanks for the listen, have to stop by and hear what you do. P Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

ktb	ktb said 3371 days ago (December 1st, 2009)
	cooks for any decade. You guys were of one mind with this. Love that artwork. Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

racerat	racerat said 3370 days ago (December 3rd, 2009)
	cooking SJ came up with the artwork for this one. Fun, isn't it? I like the usage of our avatars and the crazy 70's beard and sunglasses action, what a hoot! Very ingenious. Thanks for the ear. P Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

buckhorn	buckhorn said 3371 days ago (December 2nd, 2009)
	Reminds me of when I was in eighth grade and my brothers were in high school. Radio was much better then. There were some really good FM stations in "the city". Reminds me a little of the Doobie Bro's. Enjoyed. btw great bass. Check out my latest song called when you smile

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racerat said 3370 days ago (December 3rd, 2009)

raio
Thanks buck. You are so right, radio was so much better then. I remember playing my little radio next to my bed softly into the night, listening to the smooth low voices of the FM jocks as they announced the songs (remember when they actually announced the songs?!) Love the Doobies and appreciate the comparison. Gonna have to break that old LP out....;-)

P

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spitlogic	spitlogic said 3370 days ago (December 2nd, 2009)
	Nice man Great production. Lots of energy. Check out my latest song called Represent

racerat	racerat said 3370 days ago (December 3rd, 2009)
	Spit Thanks for the listen my friend. I'll be swinging by to listen to your latest... P Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

blaky smith	blaky smith said 3370 days ago (December 2nd, 2009)
	Good message, excellent collab for a great post Philip, I like it, very well done on every way. A great pleasure to listen. Thanks... Marc Check out my latest song called Un jour de décembre

racerat	racerat said 3370 days ago (December 3rd, 2009)
	the message Yup. It seems like--as my boss is fond of saying--that "the old USA has just gotten a permanent haircut". I think the free wheelin' times of carefree spending and debting have gone the way of the dodo and now it's time to pay the proverbial piper. For some time to come I am afraid.... Hang in, P Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

egobandit	egobandit said 3369 days ago (December 3rd, 2009)
	Excellent Some kickin drums in this!! THis rocks!!!! Check out my latest song called the unheard

sonnyjim	sonnyjim said 3369 days ago (December 3rd, 2009)
	I just stopped in for a quick listen...... sounds good on my laptop speakers! Check out my latest song called A Bell In The Valley

mcsweb	mcsweb said 3366 days ago (December 6th, 2009)
	And some '60s too The beginning especially gives me a 60s feel too. Like Steppenwolf. Tight song-writing and great vocal harmonies. I think the synth is a tad too hot in the mix for me, but that's just me. Check out my latest song called Forgotten - 12

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 3366 days ago (December 6th, 2009)
	Garage sound I like the rawness of this. The drums sound a bit lo-fi and the whole arrangement does not go overboard in high tech gloss. You have a good energy going and the vocals are definitely cool. Nice soloing too, even if it's a bit stacked at the end. It adds to the energy. Check out my latest song called Ten minutes

bud	bud said 3366 days ago (December 6th, 2009)
	How'd I miss this? What a blast of here and now and then and how! Great update of the Crazy World of Arthur Brown and everything else that moved the minds and asses of the masses. Slammin! Check out my latest song called mixer 2

ShadowofNine	ShadowofNine said 3366 days ago (December 6th, 2009)
	Woot Supreme Alt.rock love the synth part, well actually I dig it all...very cool and fun and rockin.... Check out my latest song called Alone

Fioretti	Fioretti said 3366 days ago (December 6th, 2009)
	wow This is really pro sounding, very nice! The synths are awesome too, I love that kind of stuff. Great songwriting, I can tell that you're very experienced. Great work! Check out my latest song called Candle Wax, Drapery, Calligraphy

magnatone	magnatone said 3361 days ago (December 11th, 2009)
	The Message wow - how'd i miss THIS the first time around? I'm on a listening binge and finally getting HERE thank goodness - this is awesome phillip and jim! i really love the harmonies in the chorus - GREAT song! you two have a musical mind meld going! Check out my latest song called Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen) and Variations

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hackneybloke said 3354 days ago (December 18th, 2009)

the message
very eighties excellent punk-esque intro. very secure and interesting vocals. i'm now hearing sixties electronic stuff....and that's a really nice vocal harmony turn round 1.30. i wanted more of a solo during the instrumental....and in fact i would have liked to hear this going on more with another vocal thing going on before the end.

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BirdmanWayne94	BirdmanWayne94 said 3346 days ago (December 26th, 2009)
	Yeah! Great to hear from both of ya again! Sounding good... excellent performance. Check out my latest song called Groove #7 (SoloMe-o Challenge)

Drew Kopr	Drew Kopr said 3344 days ago (December 28th, 2009)
	Cool instrumentation I like the bridges and keys taking the sound out of the vocal parts...very well played! Check out my latest song called IfIWereHigh

rsolorio	rsolorio said 3342 days ago (December 31st, 2009)
	Good stuff Great drive and cool chording. Slid into a little Moody Blues at the end. Nice. Check out my latest song called Lone River Samba

alackbass	alackbass said 2756 days ago (August 8th, 2011)
	The Message (w/ sonny jim) Great uptempo ride. That bass sound (and line) rules. Killer chorus! Amazing what you get out of a few words! As is the case with all your posts great production and mix! Check out my latest song called Mean Miss Teacher

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