Toystein
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MAKE IT BY : Online Collaboration
This is an online collaboration (my first ever) with a cat named Sy Smith (aka Psykosoul). I asked him if I could put some vocals down to one of his tracks which he already had the title. I wrote the lyrics around the title and added a choppy guitar solo near the end.  I don't know if I brought enough soul to it, but hey I tried. You can listen the final song @ http://www.soundclick.com/bands/8/toysteinmusic.htm Also, make sure you take a listen to Psykosoul http://www.soundclick.com/psykosoul.htm Thanks
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Dazed
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RE: MAKE IT BY : Online Collaboration
2005/02/13 15:19:35
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Hate when SoundClick is down for Maintenance :(
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Paul Russell
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RE: MAKE IT BY : Online Collaboration
2005/02/13 17:36:10
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Love that kitschy 70's disco feel, but I can do without those harsh cymbals that keep coming in every other bar. There's a nice Prince-style groove going on in there. Cool.
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ed_mcg
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RE: MAKE IT BY : Online Collaboration
2005/02/13 18:34:15
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Hey Toy, Always thought I heard some Prince in your stuff, especially the vernerable "Whatever u Say," but on this you really let it shine. Interesting extension of what you are usual do (assuming that you have a "usual" style  ). Sounds like the cymbols and hat's didn't survive the journey to mp3. Sy, Nice rhythm track, has a nice groove.
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Toystein
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RE: MAKE IT BY : Online Collaboration
2005/02/14 11:07:21
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ORIGINAL: Toystein
This is an online collaboration (my first ever) with a cat named Sy Smith (aka Psykosoul).
oops - sy smith is another artist he got his name from. Silly me!!
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Toystein
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RE: MAKE IT BY : Online Collaboration
2005/02/14 11:08:21
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ORIGINAL: Dazed
Hate when SoundClick is down for Maintenance :(
Man you ain't kiddin' brother, this is the second time this kind of timing has happened. Right when I post a song, boom! Server down. Maybe its a sign...
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Toystein
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RE: MAKE IT BY : Online Collaboration
2005/02/14 11:13:18
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ORIGINAL: Paul Russell
Love that kitschy 70's disco feel, but I can do without those harsh cymbals that keep coming in every other bar. There's a nice Prince-style groove going on in there. Cool.
Yes the cymbals are much too dominant in the track, believe it or not they were even louder I tamed them a bit with some EQ. kitschy is a word I havent heard before, had to look that one up. Prince is alive and well in this groove! Thanks for the feedback Paul.
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Toystein
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RE: MAKE IT BY : Online Collaboration
2005/02/14 11:25:55
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ORIGINAL: ed_mcg
Hey Toy,
Always thought I heard some Prince in your stuff, especially the vernerable "Whatever u Say," but on this you really let it shine. Interesting extension of what you are usual do (assuming that you have a "usual" style).
Sounds like the cymbols and hat's didn't survive the journey to mp3.
Sy,
Nice rhythm track, has a nice groove.
Yes, Prince has been a big influence for me & for Psykosoul - in fact we met at prince.org - As for the song, its definitely something different than what I usually do or even the direction I'm currently going in. For Psykosoul it's an everyday thing. I basically had a mastered / completed track to put my stuff over, so the cymbals and hats being as loud as they were, really didn't survive that well. Thanks for the listen ed!
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rgfors
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RE: MAKE IT BY : Online Collaboration
2005/02/16 19:16:42
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Great vocals (as usual!).. I think what is wrong has been covered, but what is right is REALLY right..
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borgnine
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RE: MAKE IT BY : Online Collaboration
2005/02/17 00:44:59
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your a talent Toy. Love the vocals on this one.
listened to the others: race cars / flowers in... are my fav's!
when's the album comin' out cuz i'm buying!
b9
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Toystein
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RE: MAKE IT BY : Online Collaboration
2005/02/22 23:20:21
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thanks you guys for the encouragement, and feedback on this one - I really appretiate it.
I don't think I'm going to be doing another collaboration anytime soon, have too much trouble finishing / finding the time to do my own stuff. It was fun and really dig psykosouls grooves.
thanks fot the listenin. :-)
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hornplayer
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RE: MAKE IT BY : Online Collaboration
2005/02/24 01:09:17
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I know you didn't have much control over the backing track, so I won't comment on that. However, you did a fine job on the lyrics and vocals. Dude, you can really sing! When I heard this, I thought, "Oh, yeah, the guy who did the song about cars!" I remember that one! Anyway, nice work, Toy.
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Toystein
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RE: MAKE IT BY : Online Collaboration
2005/02/27 17:43:04
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I know you didn't have much control over the backing track, so I won't comment on that. However, you did a fine job on the lyrics and vocals. Dude, you can really sing! When I heard this, I thought, "Oh, yeah, the guy who did the song about cars!" I remember that one! Anyway, nice work, Toy.
Thanks Charley The lyrics came pretty quick, but I did have a hard time with the vocal melodies. It's all rather one toned so I used a lot of harmonies. I'm flattered that you remember Race Cars. Thanks for the encouragement. 
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M
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RE: MAKE IT BY : Online Collaboration
2005/02/27 17:57:31
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Hi, Toy',
This track is kind of suggestive of Raspberry Beret, isn't it? At least the changes and melody in the verse. Plus the track's a little bit like it in those sections.
I liked your vocals. They could've been more up front, for my tastes.
M
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Toystein
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RE: MAKE IT BY : Online Collaboration
2005/03/02 11:28:38
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Hi, Toy',
This track is kind of suggestive of Raspberry Beret, isn't it? At least the changes and melody in the verse. Plus the track's a little bit like it in those sections.
I liked your vocals. They could've been more up front, for my tastes.
M
You know that is a really good observation, especially for just a casual listen. When I was writing the lyrics and putting down the vocal melody i couldn't help but think about that song. Now, if you put both songs side by side we have something totally different, but there is definitely a similarity (at least in the verse) - thanks for the listen
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