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Title: Strange Light by Oldrottenhead
Post by: Oldrottenhead on October 25, 2017, 05:14:16 AM
a rare occasion where the lyrics came first, was driving down Dumbarton Road the autumn light and colours inspired the title and first line.

so i made a drum and bass track on my ipad, transferred to my br800, then sang a guide vocal, then using the ipad, i then recorded organ and guitar parts to the remaining four tracks.

once this was done i bounced everything minus the guide vocal to a stereo track and then redid the the lead vocal, using my microbr as a mic via the line in. only two chords used mostly Em and some C at the chorus.

anyway

it is what it is.
Strange Light

The red sandstone tenements, glow in the haze of a dull afternoon
The dark clouds fight off the sun in constant battle
The autumn leaves like gold on the trees waiting for the wind
Then the rain spits and hangs in the air ignoring gravity

Time stands still in this strange light time stands still

Waiting for the red to turn green is the only thought on my mind
The destination doesn't matter just as long as I keep moving
Stop start start stop and the miles they all pass by me unnoticed
Familiar signs remind me where I am going

Time stands still in this strange light time stands still

On automatic pilot I'm oblivious to all that surrounds me
Then the sun breaks through and takes my breath away
There is beauty all around me and I didn't realise
That it was there all the time just waiting for me to see

Time stands still in this strange light time stands still
Time stands still in this strange light time stands still
Time stands still in this strange light time stands still
Strange Light
W/M
by
Oldrottenhead
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Post by: Redler on October 25, 2017, 08:20:49 AM
Really fine songwriting and performance! Cool ad captivating drum track indeed!

I'm on my second listening and the melody is so catchy! Bravo James!
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Post by: chapperz66 on October 25, 2017, 09:43:03 AM
The light has been a bit strange on occaisions lately.

Great song. Brilliantly plaintive vocals.
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Post by: Ted on October 25, 2017, 10:38:58 AM
This one is going to the Pipod for further analysis. The simplicity and intensity is really compelling.
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Post by: Vanncad on October 25, 2017, 07:24:32 PM
Geezus Jim! - I leave for a while and now I come back and you are a singer, songwriter, programmer, arranger and techo-wizard?
You have got quite an arsenal there bud and you use it very well.
This is a really good song man! Sounds great in the "cans".


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Post by: Groundy on October 25, 2017, 10:42:29 PM
Nice one James.


Alex
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Post by: kenny mac on October 26, 2017, 04:23:25 AM
Sounds very prog james.
With hints of Peter Gabriel.
Nice one.👍
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Post by: Hook on October 28, 2017, 06:34:33 AM
That's some badass guitar tones, great song.
Rock on!
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Post by: SE on October 29, 2017, 07:34:52 PM
Kinda dramatic feel with that driving bass, bit of a departure from your sound but being drawn in ended all to soon!
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Post by: bruno on October 30, 2017, 12:43:25 PM
For some reason, David Bowie jumps out at me - a long lost Bowie song???
Just the occasional pronunciation simply just trigger that although I can imagine Bowie singing this.
Great tune.
B
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Post by: Pathfinder on October 31, 2017, 12:44:56 AM
Really good use of stereo tracks here, it does sound good. I like the partial talk/ sing vocals too. I think I would be confused using 3 different devices, but sounds like you have this recording thing figured out. Good song.
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on November 01, 2017, 06:23:05 PM
cheers guys.

i would love to do this live with the JK guys.
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on November 02, 2017, 05:33:08 AM
Now on Spotify. 
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Ur5ChOFSWAIaYMLxVCXLK?si=GbyBxobpQImycuIEjKUjSA
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Post by: Greeny on November 03, 2017, 08:04:58 AM
This is absolutely fucking brilliant. It has an air of spaghetti western menace about it. With a bit of Nick Cave thrown in.

I love it. It's right up there with your very best.

Would be an honour to play this as a JK song.

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Post by: Greeny on November 03, 2017, 08:05:32 AM
p.s. sorry it took a while to listen to it!
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Post by: Kenny B on November 05, 2017, 10:53:49 AM
Those BIG Bass notes Dirty guitar and eerie vocals are a match made in heaven!!!   ;D

Great tune orh ... DIG THIS SOUND!!!

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Post by: Johnny Robbo on November 06, 2017, 02:32:39 AM
Quote from: bruno on October 30, 2017, 12:43:25 PMFor some reason, David Bowie jumps out at me - a long lost Bowie song???

You took the words out of my mouth... Classic stuff!
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on November 24, 2017, 05:11:03 PM
i was going for a nick cave vibe lol. well spotted tim.
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Post by: Ted on December 27, 2017, 01:53:47 PM
PiePod Bump.

Love this one.
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Post by: Ronniejm on December 27, 2017, 02:08:19 PM
Never thought I'd ever see a song inspired by a drive along Dumbarton Road.

I'm impressed thatyou can not only get inspiration but then craft a meaningful lyric

I've always said Glasgow is a beautiful city, sometimes you just need to look up off the ground floor of the buildings you pass.

Well done

Cheers
Ronnie
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