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Those Things
by Alannah

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Submitted on: Oct 15, 2007 - 08:21:46 PM
Last Updated: Oct 15 2007 - 08:21:46 PM
Description I heard a few takes on Michael2's "Unfinished" (Biba_Nova and Mystified / Morning Light) ... and thought I would try my own interpretion of his beautiful background music. There are a few timing issues here ... I tried to clip a piece out of a vocal track and no matter WHAT I did ... it either nudged slightly ahead of the music ... or slightly behind the music ... I opted to leave it in the slightly just ahead of the music spot ... (please forgive me) it drove me nuts ... very hard to nudge something one NTH of a N to the left or right .... (As per my usual posting style I decided to leave the vocal flaws in there too due to a current bout of Bronchitis .. just didn't wanna sing it over) Michael's original tune can be found here: http://www.macjams.com/song/35423
Lyrics I know you didn’t mean those things you said
But I still hear them inside my head

It’s not your fault that you’re angry and hurt
But you broke my heart – made me feel like dirt

Why invite me in – Why be so bold
Why say you care – then act so cold

You tell me that you want me and then turn your back on me
You tell me that I’m beautiful and then make me feel oh so ugly

I know you didn’t mean those things you said
But I still hear them inside my head

The answers my friend just can’t be found
In a bottle, you’re just spinning around

You shut me down – you cast me out
To be left alone with all your doubt

Why do you want to cry your bitter tears
You cannot drink away your pain – it won’t dispel all your fears

I know you didn’t mean those things you said
But I still hear them inside my head
I know you didn’t mean those things you said
But I still hear them inside my head
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bonnieprincejohnny said 451 days ago
Spacey.
Interior design. Why say you care %u2013 then act so cold - cos it's a game that's why. I'd put the vocal slightly further back in the mix if this was my tune but a good wee listen just the same. Be calm.

Alannah said 451 days ago
I would probably ....
... put it further back myself ... but I am still learning the finer points of mixing .. and I find that what I lear in the MIX comes out somewhat different in the MP3 MIXDOWN for some reason ... vocal track either comes out too loud or too quiet ... but it's always different ... hmmmmm thanks for the listen and comment.

BuddyEarl said 451 days ago
;)
this is cool, like James Bond/Shirley Bassey cool, checkin out ur other songs, I like sultry vocals, thanks 4 the song

BuddyEarl said 451 days ago
;)
and that pic sures makes it all the more cozy

Alannah said 450 days ago
Hmmm
... I've heard that "Shirley Bassey" thing before ... and as for the pic ... I was looking for someone who looked a little "left out" and "disappointed" ... heh heh

peacepiano said 451 days ago
Adaptaion
Powerful adaptation of Michael's theme. Its nice to hear your sultry voice, it seems like its been awhile since you recorded a whole tune.

Thanks
Bill

Alannah said 450 days ago
Yes ....
... it HAS been a while since I recorded anything ... now that Winter is on it's way ... I suspect there will be a lot more chilly evenings where my computer will be my best friend again .... hope to get some new tunes up and running again real soon.

biba_nova said 451 days ago
Very cool
This is an interesting interpretation of M2's backing track

Well done Alannah and Buddy Earl

b

Alannah said 450 days ago
I actually .....
... downloaded this when Michael first put it up .... and sort of tinkered in my head with it ... and then got all busy and forgot about it ... then after hearing the other versions ... I questioned whether I wouldn't be hearing other melodies in my head .... I'm not even sure anymore if what I ended up recording is even remotely like what I originally came up with .... heh heh

michael2 said 451 days ago
nice
i'm glad you did this one. it does remind me of Shirley Bassey too, very very nice. you have a great voice. thanks for playing along in the reindeer games.

Alannah said 450 days ago
Reindeer games indeed ....
... I've made it no secret that I am a huge fan of the multiple versions of people's songs ... shows us all just how diverse and personal music is. I knew I liked this tune the moment I heard it ... and knew it was only a matter of time until I had my own little "tinker" on it.

lengold said 451 days ago
Nice to see you back Alannah...
This is really beautifully sung and the lyrics straight to the point. Lovely.
Cheers
Len



Alannah said 450 days ago
I'm glad to be back ...
.. however, my free time just isn't what it used to be ... thanks for stopping by - listening and commenting ... it's always a pleasure for me!

said 450 days ago
Lovely
As always very good sung, sad and powerful voice here my dear friend.
Love it :D) Thx for this lovely song.

Take care
---
Kenta

Alannah said 450 days ago
I think I know ....
... who my one vote came from .. heh heh .... thanks Skean for the kind words (as always) ....

drakonis said 450 days ago
lapping with lugubrious languidity
slow and mournful, very nice "Alannah"-touch to this. Good lyrics, and really nice emotion in your singing... I liked your soft harmonies in the background too... and you are getting really crisp-sounding with your recordings! Maybe it is because of your languid singing style, but I didn't notice it being "off" from the music. Melody fit nicely. Ah, I got my Alannah-fix again, thanks! :-)
ttfn,
Drakonis

Alannah said 450 days ago
Crisp Sounding !
... wow ... that does mean something coming from you .... crisp as opposed to reverby ???? HAHAHAHA Glad you took the time to listen and comment ... I will send you a note about a "real" crooner tho!

davisamerica said 450 days ago
loved this
sultry voice...it does seem to fit in well with tune. enjoyed!

Alannah said 450 days ago
I do ....
... seem to flip flop back and forth between "sultry crooner" and "beltin rocker" ... not sure which is my better side yet .... thanks for the listen and comment. Makes me happy!

moorlandt said 450 days ago
yes
Damned, lady... you got a voice.

Alannah said 450 days ago
Psssst ....
... don't tell any one but ... I sang this with a raging bout of Bronchitis .. had to stop the recording a few times due to a crazed coughing fit ... heh heh

Macaudion said 449 days ago
What a slendid little piece
Wonderful writing, Alannah! Great vocal work you did on this! You make me wanna work up a healthy bout of bronchitis and give a go at singing! Okay, so maybe that's not a good idea, but whatever, things worked out well for you hear.

Nice backing track, too! I haven't heard the original but it does sound like this track was meant for you.

Nice job, Micheal and Bib_Nova!

A very pleasing tuanage you guys got goin here!

Thanks! Macca

Alannah said 449 days ago
Thanks for all the kudos ...M -
- glad to see you are still listening to my stuff .. however, I should clarify ... that the original music was Michael2's .... but that Biba_Nova and Mystified also did a tune using the same backing track (posted on Mystified and Biba's pages - called Mount St. Helens). (I'm still trying to figure out who Buddy Earl is and where he fits into all this though) .....

mvh9591 said 445 days ago
Hello Alannah____
It's great to hear another one of your awesome tunes. Your voice makes me melt...... Beautiful song - as usual sad :(

Thanks for sharing,

mvh : )

Alannah said 445 days ago
you know me ...
... I like em "dark" ... I like em "haunting" and I most especially like em "sad" ..... one day maybe ... I just might actually do something cheerful ! hahahaha yeah sure ....

rjamadeus said 445 days ago
lush !!!
love your voice, james bond was the first thing to came to my mind as well ( buddy earl comment ). thanks for sharing and nice work

rj

Alannah said 445 days ago
Bond ... alannah Bond .....
... and I like my beer "cold" not "shaken" ... heh heh thanks for stopping by and commenting. I strive for "lushness" ....

Vic Holman said 439 days ago
boy does that hit home
Fantastic take Alannah. Brave, bold vocals.
Michael2 created one of the best sound tracks just doesn't leave my head. Your take really does this song with resounding impact.

Alannah said 439 days ago
Vic ....
... if you like my take on it .. you should listen to what Biba_Nova has just concocted ... he blended his and Mysified's version .. with my version ... with Michael2's vocal version .. and WOW what a treat ... I won't put the link here because I understand he only put up a draft for the weekend but I sent him my vocal tracks as he is gonna work up a cleaner mix .... but man oh man .... there is a treat for the ears !

Heightened said 369 days ago
Loved it.
Amazing vocals!!!

dirigent said 316 days ago
Those Things
Beautiful arrangement. I like the lyrics and the empathetic singing. Marvelous, a magic piece of music :-)

Alannah said 314 days ago
If you ....
.. enjoyed this one .. you should check out the magic mixes that Biba_Nova created using this version, Mysified and Biba_Nova and Michael2's versions all mingled together .. I think he posted two or three different versions of his mix on his page under Mt. St. Helens titles.

said 275 days ago
I love this.

Even with a bad chest awwe you sound wonderful.
Your a beautuful singer and this is a very sad song.
But wonderfully sang. The music is good to. Well done
Peace Dee xxxx

Alannah said 266 days ago
Thanks Dee ....
.... if you liked this version you should check out some of the other versions posted on Mystified, Biba_Nova and Michael2 pages ..... there may be more - but this original tune of Michael2 was very popular indeed.

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