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"Angst" w/ michael2
by davisamerica

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Submitted on: Mar 07, 2008 - 02:36:54 PM
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Description "Although more than 3 out of ten soldiers meet the criteria for a "mental disorder", fewer than half of them receive help.... There is no well-coordinated or well disseminated approach to providing behavioral heath care to service members and their families and relatively few high quality mental health programs in the U.S. military... there are approximately 700,000 children in the US with at least one parent deployed on military service .... 4 out of 10 army and navy positions for active duty licensed clinical psychologists remain unfilled .. and only 10-20% of the military's clinical psychologist are trained to deal with post-traumatic stress disorder.... suicide and divorce rates are at concerning percentages."
American Psychological Association (APA)
"DoD is Neglecting Troops Mental Health"

Many thanks to michael2 for helping me find completion here. Michael added the wonderful bridge solos and other instrumentation on this version and was a real joy to work with. Indeed thank you Michael!

Tobin Mueller is also owed thanks for making me want to try a little harder.
Lyrics Angst

my love
she talks to me
as i am lost inside the "want to be"
and it's closing in on me
why can't i be
what she wants to see

it's a mystery

she waits
so patiently
still the words don't come you see
now her silence returns to mine
and tells me
i have lost this time

it's a mystery
please don't leave me

don't leave me
i'm still here
i swear to god now i'm still here
you can't see me
because i hide
don't know why i'm so lost inside

it's a mystery
i'm so damn sick of me
please don't leave me

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Feter said 270 days ago
"Angst"
something very special about this song .beside the
story ,its the sphere ..the sorrow sound of the keys
incredible how they gave the exact feelin .just a true
message a true word been led out .great colab my
friends ..KUDOS !

davisamerica said 269 days ago
hello feter
thank you brother .... michael was truly instrumental in completing this ... and you are a constant source of support and friendship ..... be well feter my friend

five_extra_arms said 270 days ago
as i am lost inside the "want to be"
Powerful emotional stuff.

Thanks for this touching piece of work. The music and the samples are pretty stunning. The spaciousness of the instruments works well with the mood. The kids voice is a killer.

Your voice is excellent.

I'm sure it will effect all that hear it.

Bob

davisamerica said 269 days ago
well thanks man!
i had a reall hard time coming to terms with this ... was written and shelved man times. an NPR program pushing the song in the final direction it would take. worked a few years as a counselor and say the devastation mental turmoil can create ... anyroad u r too kind and thanks!

gail60 said 270 days ago
Yes!
What a nice lunch break surprise! This is wonderful Jack. Your voice...ahhh...I love it. This is a heartbreaking tune with tons of emotion all through it. You did a great job my friend. I can always count on your for great music every time. Thanks friend.

davisamerica said 269 days ago
hey kid!
the rose on the piano is an instant smile for me when ever i see it .. u r a great friend gail ...thank you

Barretok said 270 days ago
Strong!
Very strong topic. Really good combination of music, metaphor and the real sounds of fear. I like the vocals a lot.
B

davisamerica said 269 days ago
hello blues man!
very nice comment on the vocals as i am most uncomfortable in front of a mic ... terry always does our vocals so much better than my attempts .... so thanks bernardo.. u r too cool to take a listen

lengold said 270 days ago
Very beautiful
song Jack and a lovely contribution from Michael too. For someone trying harder this sounds so relaxed and natural, so... mission accomplished.
Cheers
Len



davisamerica said 269 days ago
lengold!
my across the pond mentor ... as always len you are way too kind .. but keep it up ..lol.... thanks len ... very much appreciated

michael2 said 270 days ago
jack
this turned out great, i had a lot of fun playing with your files, but you did all the hard work. really like the cinematic feel the samples give over the bridge. just a great song, it's like a sad Nillson song (only all you). anytime you want to bounce ideas off me, I'm game. great job.

davisamerica said 270 days ago
wow michael...
sounds familiar right ... lol.... man michael2 u r amazing to work with .... i could not have finished this without ur help ...... man michael i owe u big time .... thanks my friend!!!

said 270 days ago
meaningful lyrics
and great enhancements to this wonderful song with an incredable good message...great work.

davisamerica said 269 days ago
right then eagle...
wow .... and thank you ...alot!

saymme said 270 days ago
WOW. . . .
Or is it a wowwow song ..... !? YES IT IS ! Yippy !!! 8 ) : ) : )
( 8 What a Great Song What a GRAND COLLAB THANKYOU GENTLEMEN ! 'Cause thats what You R : ) Love the lyrics especially "I'm so damn sick of Me " ...hhihih thats how we all feel at times I'm sure... The description is touching....so different in a way from the Music...the music is both happy a bit scarey sad hopeful . . TENS ALL OVER WOW Best I've heard for a while...Theres also a great one with SJB (maybe other letters I'm not sure) an aucoustic song with the greatest voice/music...hope U find it

I LOVE THIS

davisamerica said 269 days ago
hello helena
you make me laugh lena .. such a sparkling personality u have ..... thank you!

said 270 days ago
Angst
Nice progressive piece. Hooky as well. Nice vox, and very nice backing sounds.

davisamerica said 269 days ago
hey john
i will take all those comments proudly ... coming from you is a treasure ... michael2 cannot be overly thanked for this tune finding completion. he was a constant inspiration and his work is a beauty .... so thanks john .. alot

said 270 days ago
Excellent
Great Collab M2 is all over the place... Ya know the part when the child speaks is very touching.. You have reached new heights!

davisamerica said 269 days ago
there u r tim
yeah michael is a true wizard ... your new post is also amazing my brother ... thanks for the listen

dajama said 270 days ago
Man, I am blown away by this
This is great. Your vocal performance on this is outstanding - you express the lyrics beautifully, with all those potent images and lines ("I'm so sick of me") The instrumentation is excellent - love the piano, and the percussion is very effective, not overdone or in the way. Great song, brilliantly executed. Kudos, my friend, and bows to Michael. Nicely done, gentlemen. Peace.

davisamerica said 269 days ago
hey david!
indeed very low and humble bows to michael ... working with him and you have been real high points ... wonderful experiences ... so david ...Kudos right back at you my friend

echoroom said 270 days ago
This feels like...
... a big sack of disappointment on someones back. Wonderfully gentle and beautifully played, this is really special guys - great work

davisamerica said 269 days ago
hello steve
very nice to see you here and very much appreciate the listen .... i just keep saying it ....michael2......michael2......michael2

Kenta_and_Linda_Rocks_together said 270 days ago
Pro collab
Very nice guys I simply love it.... KUDOS

davisamerica said 267 days ago
hello k & L
thank you guys ... was a great project for me to work on with michael!

markoo said 270 days ago
Great Piece Of Work
Really thoughtfully put together, very different. Good work

davisamerica said 269 days ago
guilty/remix
was great ... just now checking your postings ... and ... thanks for the comment and listen ... much appreciated!

Vic Holman said 269 days ago
epic of a picture show
cool tune. great variety of instruments really adds depth to the overall sonics! vocals are aces! good job Jack & Michael.

davisamerica said 269 days ago
hello vic
and much appreciated .... once again michael was a treat and inspiration to work with ... much thanks to him for this one ... and vic .. u r too cool man .. thank you

lavalamp said 269 days ago
Wonderfully done
Piano was fitting. Despite the topic of this song, it reminds me a bit like a Nilsson song.
Michael you're becoming MacMaster at this site.
Good job guys.
LL


davisamerica said 269 days ago
right then david
"macmaster" indeed ... was a trip to work with michael on this and you are great to stop by for a listen .... thanks!

sschedra said 269 days ago
Spot on
Jack, I think you had the original posted at one time. It was powerful then, now it just really moves. You guys did a really fine job here. This song reaches right to the heart. It also sounds like it touches really close to home too. I guess all of us know at least one person so afflicted. Back in the Nam days it was all too common. Your writing and performance here make the song.
Keep the faith Bro,
Stephen



davisamerica said 269 days ago
hello stephen
right then ... my friend nice comment from u ... ur last post made my heart break ... was amazing ... thanks my friend stephen!

Moviz said 269 days ago
Such
a sad subject that's so prevalent in the world at this time and this is a good song that describes the outcomes of war so well. Great performance and vocals too, regards M

davisamerica said 268 days ago
hello maurice
a child of viet namn .... watching a bloody repeat ... so anyroad the price is too high .... thanks for the listen M .... i very much appreciate your feedback ... always!

Mcboy said 268 days ago
wow
powerful commentary through song......artful and thought provoking......!!!!

davisamerica said 268 days ago
well this
is a treat to see you here MB ... deep bows to one of the best .. you are!

massa said 268 days ago
Great song!
Nice song... several different parts and lots of visuals... very emotional too... nice passage with helicopter sound followed by spoken phrases. good lyrics and song mix!

davisamerica said 267 days ago
right then
thank you massa ... very nice u r

said 268 days ago
Angst. Very good.

Hi
my imagery is that the mind speaks but the body is weak it brings very sad images of a catotonic ? Skitzephrenic poorly person sat slumped in a hospital chair.-and someone is trying to comunicate with this poor wretched soul.

don't leave me
i'm still here
i swear to god now i'm still here
you can't see me
because i hide
don't know why i'm so lost inside

Peace
Dee

davisamerica said 268 days ago
hello dee
and i think u got it... ur too cool ... thanks!

aclarke said 268 days ago
Very compelling....
Well done in all aspects... of all the recent songs about war I don't know that this issue that affects survivors has been addressed... Amazing that for all the things we do well how many other things we let slip through the cracks... gotta wonder why this isn't part of the plan...

Great job with the music and vocals guys!

davisamerica said 267 days ago
hello allan
is a bit of sad truth that not all the dead are buried on the battle field ... thanks for the kind comments

drakonis said 268 days ago
Ugh
Heavy hitting, really excellent work here. The music has an almost circus-like feel, an irony in itself... and the part that brought tears was the "Daddy? I love you daddy..." your singing and lyrics pull off the resigned weariness and desperate helplessness, but with a wish for help, that is heartbreaking. And it wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for the cold hard facts that this is so prevalent. And worse, that war has been doing this to people for thousands of years... so... there's no sign of let-up. Wow. Very powerful work Jack & Michael!
ttfn,
Drakonis

davisamerica said 267 days ago
right then eduard
took awhile for this to mature and with michael's wonderful guidance and additions was able to let this one go ..... thanks for the listen drak ... to better days eh?

magnatone said 268 days ago
wow
this is really really amazing. Moving, evocative, hard (meant in the best possible way). Very special piece of music, thanks

davisamerica said 267 days ago
magna
thank you so much ... glacier ride now!

bud said 268 days ago
Jack - your originality and inventiveness
never cease to amaze me. The emotional message this song carries is so powerful and yet you manage to find a vehicle that delivers it without judgement or prejudice. That's a really rare quality and a special gift that you have. Hats off to michael2 for his contributions - he's an extremely talented generous spirit. I like the bits of orchestration and sound effects and the little gurl's voice works without being too much. A really well crafted tune you got here - and an important message.

davisamerica said 267 days ago
hello bud
wow and thanks ..... working with such talent as michael and you help make me look a whole lot better ... thanks my friend

Ibstrat said 268 days ago
This is
a work of art.Great song and recording.

davisamerica said 267 days ago
hey mark
and thank you ..... lol .... one more time ..... michael2 cannot be thanked enough for helping this tune find its way ... thanks for the listen mark!

BeccaJohnson said 266 days ago
Good!
It is a good and meaningful song.Patriotic I would say!
A definately good vocals and music line!

Art!!!

davisamerica said 266 days ago
hello becca
lol .... political probably more than patriotic ... very kind of u to stop by

timothy devine said 266 days ago
good
Michael has this John Lennon Quality...and your lyric and vocal just fit so cool with his tune.
You must be the walrus

davisamerica said 266 days ago
hello timothy
and michael is the walrus!! but i am the vocalist ..... and u r too cool! thanks sir!!

Bob Rodgers said 264 days ago
A
wonderful piece of music with a great vocal, this is a beautiful song Jack that has a strong message with lots of emotion, great stuff, loved it all!!

davisamerica said 264 days ago
well hello there bob!
very much appreciate the comments my friend from over the pond!

thetiler said 263 days ago
incredible description
Sounds sad that there isn't enough help. My daughter is the manager of a social agency in Hayward Ca. and is upset with the government for not giving enough funding for the mentally disturbed that are walking the streets with out any help. Or in other cases very little help. She just received a big promotion to manager. It is interesting to hear how things are operated in these agencies and it always is very pretty.

Great pic!
Great description

Thanks for sharing the terrific tune!

davisamerica said 262 days ago
bill
thank you ...alot!

Heightened said 263 days ago
Sorry I haven't been around lately.
But judging from this one song alone - my loss!



davisamerica said 262 days ago
hello H....
but you are here now..... much appreciated

HipHopMoses said 190 days ago
Good Song
To dedicate to the troops and today (memorial day)is as good as any to remember the troops and their sacrifices. I tip my hat to you...
Moses

davisamerica said 148 days ago
thanks moses
.... thank you .. and hats off to "them"

ageofthedeathtree said 138 days ago
fine, fine tune!
so much emotion held up in this one, almost sounds like it wants to explode at a certain point. i love it...i've been there. not completely in the sense explained above, but definitely been where these lyrics seem to describe. excellent tune guys, awesome collab...fav'd and downloaded.

age

davisamerica said 136 days ago
well ...
nice surprise ... thanks age!!

MarkHolbrook said 22 days ago
OMG...
How did I miss this!? Jack this is amazing! You and Micheal together? Well I'm just gonna hang up my DAW and keyboard now! What's the point!

So much talent there is no room for the rest of us!

Great work Jack and Micheal!

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