Prussian Blue

racerat

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Hey MJ'ers. It's been a while. Life gets in the way sometimes. New cities, new jobs, changes and rearrangements. This song has been in the works for a while, but just came together after I've had some real time to spend in the studio. Taking time off. Thinking about what I want to be doing in the future. I think the pensive, contemplative stage I find myself in is coming through in this. I sang and played everything, except the drums which are loops - although altered ones. Hope you enjoy it. I welcome constructive criticism - as well as sunshine.

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Prussian Blue
© 2013 Racerat

Eyes, eyes that pierce the dark
Arrows miss their mark
Blood trails in the snow
Footprints come and go

Inside prussian blue
Light illuminates the pool
Deeper in the dark
Where our words are torn apart

Down, down inside a voice
Searching for a choice
Curse the words I said
Questions getting stronger

Outside, Outside footsteps fade
Inside I just pace
Curse the words I’ve said
Thoughts I can’t erase

Inside prussian blue
Light illuminates the pool
Deeper in the dark
Where our words are torn apart

Warm, warm inside the room
Sealed up like a tomb
Silence is a drowning vision
That’s surrounding me

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Hits: 4069
Comments: 45
Fans: 26
Plays: 269
Downloads: 37

Uploaded: Dec 06, 2013 - 07:22:22 PM
Last Updated: Dec 06, 2013 - 07:22:22 PM Last Played: Feb 16, 2019 - 10:17:30 AM

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Comments

mikkinylund

mikkinylund said 1960 days ago (December 6th, 2013)

Great, great, great...
I haven't been here much either in some time (for the same reasons), so I don't know what else I may or may not have missed for you, but this is a really great song! Great performance and arrangements - 80's pop ala Echo and the Bunnymen - some great guitars and vocals - need to listen to it more before giving more comments - these words are after two listenings... If I like a song after the first listening, like with this one, it is good in my ears... Great to hear from you again! /Mikki

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racerat	racerat said 1960 days ago (December 6th, 2013)
	Great Hey Mikki. Glad to see you back here again, too! Thanks for the listen. I really dig your new song Two Little Birds as well. I can always count on you to deliver something different and inventive. RR Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

sschedra	sschedra said 1960 days ago (December 6th, 2013)
	Has that 80's sound but the introspection reminds me of the 60's. In saying, that I would have to mix in just a bit of Depeche Mode. In any case its a good composition and the production is very clear organized and well executed. So are all the performances, just in case you thought that was a backhanded compliment. Good job! Check out my latest song called Cheap Tricks (LSP2)

racerat	racerat said 1960 days ago (December 6th, 2013)
	80's Not really sure how to classify this one. I struggled with the genre as usual. I wish "washy synth moany 80's ballad thing" was a genre. Going to try to cycle through a bunch of compositions that have been languishing on my HD for ages and finally whip them into some kind of shape to post. Stay tuned. Loved Cheap Tricks! Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

alackbass	alackbass said 1960 days ago (December 6th, 2013)
	Prussian Blue What a great way to end a Friday! One of my favorite MJers returns! So very downloaded! Check out my latest song called Mean Miss Teacher

racerat	racerat said 1960 days ago (December 6th, 2013)
	Prussian Blue Thanks Andrew. Love your new holiday rendition of Over the River. It's good to be back at MJ. So much has happened in the last couple years. It's great to know so many of the old guard are still here and holding down the fort. More to come… Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 1960 days ago (December 6th, 2013)
	Prussian Blue excellent song philip. solid yet a bit dreamy, kinda like MGMT....... but better! Check out my latest song called Roland Is Just A Machine

racerat	racerat said 1960 days ago (December 7th, 2013)
	Prussian Blue Hey Vic. Thanks, solid yet a bit dreamy. Like it. Had a few listens to some MGNT songs I have but haven't gotten deep into them. I'll have to give them a better listen with that lens. Cheers. Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

echoroom

echoroom said 1960 days ago (December 7th, 2013)

Welcome Back
Life gets in the way, indeed. So, this an early Xmas present for us all. Great mix (like, shocker) and great, evocative lyrics. Your vocal reminds me of New Order, but more in tune. the vocal effects (or multitracking?) is ace, and the track has a wonderfully drowsy feel, which for some reason reminds me of the Doors a bit.

Don't leave to so long until the next one, 'kay?

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racerat

racerat said 1960 days ago (December 7th, 2013)

Welcome Back
Steve-o! Yes, multi-tracking, but only two tracks per vocal. Two for the main, two for the chorus. Not a lot of effects, just some delay and wetter reverb than "normal" for me. But that is where music is going these days. Lots of 'verb! I have a few more in the can in final stages, so more to come. Hope to see a new one from you soon. Or maybe a collab if you're up for it?

Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

Youra

Youra said 1960 days ago (December 7th, 2013)

Glad to hear from you
Hi ! Saw an alert in my mailbox this morning, telling me you've posted a new song. I've been away for a while too, I just come and go here, mostly hearing one or two songs, leaving no comments, without posting anything… And it's such a pleasure to hear this. Melancolic, sweet and deep. Loved that, but I hope you will get back to good'ol rockn'roll, you're so good at that ! My life has been too busy these last years for me to spend time here, although I still play a lot of guitar. I hope this one will be followed by new stuff, I'm still one of your faithfull listener.

Check out my latest song called Fortin Blues

racerat

racerat said 1960 days ago (December 7th, 2013)

Lurking
Hey Phil. Glad you took the time to stop in and check this out. I know what you mean. My life has been a rocket for a few years, and I recently decided to "step off" for a few months. Hence the ability to engage a little here. Yeah, my posts have gotten a bit softer, but rock is still very much in my soul and I have a harder song in the works. Stay tuned. I'll try not to disappoint. Still love Fortin Blues, get that Tele out a click the record button!
RR

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MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 1960 days ago (December 7th, 2013)
	It's been a rough while without you. Glad you came back in style. This is about as cool blue as they get. Nicely done. Check out my latest song called Corn Whiskey

racerat	racerat said 1960 days ago (December 7th, 2013)
	rough Thanks Mark. It's been a while, but great to be back on the scene. Just had a listen to your last one Piano vs. Piano, nice! I am seriously challenged with keys - just a guitar jockey here. I plunk away and then get out the pen tool and quantize and somehow something happens. Thanks for the listen! RR Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

sammydix	sammydix said 1960 days ago (December 7th, 2013)
	psychedelic swirling. sorry, no sunshine here, but i like the spacey, open flow of the song. vocals are tops. Check out my latest song called Run!

racerat	racerat said 1960 days ago (December 7th, 2013)
	open flow Thanks Sammy. I've had a bit of a "singers block" to overcome recently (like for the last 2 years) I just had to throw something out there and get over myself. I appreciate the comments, a little melancholic prussian blue to smooth the rough edges of the soul. Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

IbotenicParadigm	IbotenicParadigm said 1960 days ago (December 7th, 2013)
	Smooth Nice flow, velvety vox, all around analog warmth. Good (weird) art, too: nice rack! IP Check out my latest song called Pre-Drome (YRP)

racerat	racerat said 1960 days ago (December 7th, 2013)
	rack Hey IP! I did the art, of course, being a designer-type. I started with image of a hot spring in Iceland- then went with the lyric about blood trails in the snow (which brought in the antlers) then worked in the silhouette of the girl, for the tortured relationship angle, and voila!: cover-art. Thanks for the help trouble-shooting the vox! RR Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

davisamerica	davisamerica said 1960 days ago (December 7th, 2013)
	Good To see a new one from you. This is a real treat for the ears. Check out my latest song called ok char2(Vic and Flatrock mix)

racerat	racerat said 1960 days ago (December 7th, 2013)
	Good Thanks for the listen Jack. Just swung by to listen to City of Light! Spot on Doors! Well done. Nailed every signature sound to the T. Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

apb	apb said 1960 days ago (December 7th, 2013)
	Been too long.. welcome back Phillip. Great post, horny pic ;) Check out my latest song called Stowaway

racerat	racerat said 1959 days ago (December 7th, 2013)
	LOL on the pic! Thanks, it's been too long. Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 1959 days ago (December 7th, 2013)
	Washy synthy moany? No, this is a great song, well performed right across the board and nicely conceived. That buzzy resonance in the bass(?) makes for a cool sound to kick things off. I also like the vox treatment which does bring in a dreaminess quality. I get more than a little depth to the lyrics too. A good listen! Thanks for the dload. Check out my latest song called Western Stranger

racerat	racerat said 1959 days ago (December 7th, 2013)
	Bass I struggled mightily with that bass. I wanted the bass to be prominent but I over-played the track and had a hell of a time mixing it. I considered re-recording it, but lost the energy to. Glad you think it works. Some times you just have to leave well enough alone and say it's baked. Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 1959 days ago (December 7th, 2013)
	I'd say that the result is serendipity It may not have been what you were shooting for but to me it's a fresh sound and hooked me all the earlier. Check out my latest song called Western Stranger

bud	bud said 1959 days ago (December 7th, 2013)
	Love this - so ggod to hear you again dig the overlapping elements and the modal feel at the beginning that sets up the vibe. Solid work all around on this - the acoustic guitar throughout was an inspired choice. Check out my latest song called mixer 2

racerat	racerat said 1959 days ago (December 8th, 2013)
	modal feel Thanks Kevin. The acoustic rhythm (there are 2) is a bit buried, but the lead noodling is on top and weaves in and out - thanks for the props. It's good to be back in the MJ swing. Lot's of cool stuff happening here lately actually. Loved Molly! Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

Franciscus_Henri	Franciscus_Henri said 1959 days ago (December 7th, 2013)
	This stirs memories Great song it takes me to a groovy place. it has echoes of another time without being retrospective. Check out my latest song called FRIENDSHIP VOLUME 2 Tribute to PHIL18

racerat	racerat said 1959 days ago (December 8th, 2013)
	memories Thanks for dropping in Franciscus. "Mary" is inspired- and totally pro. Good to have you in my cue now, I'll be on the look-out for more things from you- and take a cruise through your back catalogue! Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

craft	craft said 1959 days ago (December 8th, 2013)
	Nice song I really like the lyrics... The song is very well produced.. The guitar playing is great... Great job as always.. Check out my latest song called Valarty & AJ Craft - Burn (Alternative version)

racerat	racerat said 1959 days ago (December 8th, 2013)
	Yo! Good to hear from you bro'. It's been a while that I've been off-grid, as it were. Gotta check out what you've been up to recently - kick-a** as usual I'm sure. Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1959 days ago (December 8th, 2013)
	Blue Cool sound. Nice work layering the synths and other instruments. Good to have you back. I think most of us have been absent in turns. Life is complex. Check out my latest song called Beat SoloMe-O

racerat	racerat said 1956 days ago (December 11th, 2013)
	Blue Cool. Glad you liked it. Weaving the synths in and out was a lot of fun. As a guitar guy mostly, it is always a challenge to do the keys! Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

Bob Rodgers	Bob Rodgers said 1958 days ago (December 9th, 2013)
	Great intro and a great song Philip, has a nice dreamy flow to it that I like so much. Love your vocals and the synths. Excellent work and very much enjoyed. Bob Check out my latest song called The Lonely Man

racerat	racerat said 1956 days ago (December 11th, 2013)
	Great Thanks Bob. I appreciate your coming by my page for a listen. I was aiming for "dreamy flow" so glad to hear you think I hit it. On The Mountain was great as well! Hope to hear a lot more from you! Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

grah3am	grah3am said 1955 days ago (December 11th, 2013)
	Spirit - ual I was listening to Spirit's "Kahauna Dream" the other day, and this would fir right on it. A lovely, drifty piece of psychedelia. Check out my latest song called Gravity

racerat	racerat said 1955 days ago (December 11th, 2013)
	Spirit Thanks for the listen grah3am. I'll check out Spirit, not familiar with them. Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

SuperStarSmith	SuperStarSmith said 1955 days ago (December 11th, 2013)
	has a slight joy division vibe. perhaps the bass. like your lyrics. cool track Check out my latest song called gaijins

racerat	racerat said 1954 days ago (December 12th, 2013)
	SSS Thanks for the listen SSS. Never was a big JB fan, but I can get what you mean about the bass - it has a constant droney vibe to it, maybe a little emo. Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

DWL	DWL said 1955 days ago (December 12th, 2013)
	Trippy Wonderful sound and good to see you back again. Lots going on here and a quality production. Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Fascist in my Soup

racerat	racerat said 1954 days ago (December 12th, 2013)
	Trippy Thanks Dick! Loved "The Shopkeeper". Check out my latest song called Paper Thin

egobandit	egobandit said 1953 days ago (December 13th, 2013)
	searching for a choice all the pluck on the piano and the synth against that half tom tom snare melody like that lead I dont have any critic I really think this is well made a great song! Check out my latest song called They got you now

Outtaorbit	Outtaorbit said 1938 days ago (December 28th, 2013)
	don't gore yourself...... Sneak up from behind Check out my latest song called My Last Great Depression

magnatone	magnatone said 1938 days ago (December 29th, 2013)
	Prussian Blue so wonderful to hear from you - it's been a long time! this is terrific, i have only sunshine :) Check out my latest song called Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen) and Variations

Philip18	Philip18 said 1807 days ago (May 9th, 2014)
	Prussian Blue Big sound, wide vocals, engaging arrangement - excellent work! Check out my latest song called Refuge

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Name: racerat
Location: Maplewood NJ USA

I went to school for the fine arts, painting, and taught that for a while, but I am now a graphic design executive by day, and a musician most the rest of the time. I play guitar and bass mostly, do midi synth stuff, use drum machines ... [see more]

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