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The Last Time I Died - an original tune [remix 06 Sept 2014]
The Last Time I Died Written and performed by Jan Eiken, Ed Kocol and Daryl Greenway (The Forum Monkeys)Guest backing vocals: Elizabeth Greenway V1Flat-lining is no fun at allEven if there ain't much I recallThanks to so many peopleI was revivedI thank you for each day I have survivedLife is precious don't you dwell in the pastSavor every sandwichAs it could be your lastThese are some things that I've wanted to doSince the last time I diedChorus:Since the last time I diedLife has seen some changesThe simple things astound meSeeing them profoundlyThere's beauty all around meSince the last time I diedV2I'd love to write a novelOr a big hit songOne that everybody wants to sing alongI'd love to find some cash to pay my bills or give it all awayThese are the things I'd doSince the last time I diedChorusSince the last time I diedLife has seen some changesThe simple things astound meSeeing them profoundlyThere's beauty all around meSince the last time I diedMiddle bitI want to tell friends and familyjust how important they are to meWithout them I wouldn't have made it this farThey've been so good to meI'd like to build a house where they can stayJust like my Dad did back in the day...and invite everyone to come and partay - that's just the way I amChorusSince the last time I diedLife has seen some changesThe simple things astound meSeeing them profoundlyThere's beauty all around meSince the last time I died
post edited by The Forum Monkeys - 2014/09/06 15:03:09
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/17 20:06:16
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The vocals are really nice, Daryl did an awesome job (Mrs. Brown you've got a lovely daughter...) and the mix is pristine. Really nice job on this. The one to worry about is the next time we die. It's puts all of our other problems in perspective, just ask Robin Williams.
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/17 20:13:29
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WOW , Forum Monkeys that was great  …super creative on all fronts  .. this tune had a nice early Beatles type of vibe mixed in with a modern contemporary production ... Kenny
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/17 20:34:50
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WOW! The mix is gorgeous! Beautiful! Crystal clear and every note pristine. You've out done yourself guys! Plus the song is great! Standing ovation from me!!! Well done!
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/17 21:23:04
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Robbie, Kenny, and Bill,
Thanks so much for listening and your comments. Let us all avoid the "next time" for as long as possible.
Regards,
Jan
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/17 21:30:07
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Yeah, let's do! It comes for us all unfortunately :-( I want to see my son graduate, he's 11, if I can make it another 7 years? Then the good Lord can take me when he needs to send me "south..." :-( I just hope it's past that far out. He's started to learn to play guitar :-D I explained music theory to him already? It went like this, "there is no H."
Sittin downtown in a railway station one toke over the line.
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/18 07:29:05
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man...I love this tune!!!...it has everything I like in a tune...catchy, great mix fun all the way round...!!
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/18 07:29:08
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sorry for the double post....this is also very Beatle-ish...which is never a bad thing...
very very nice guys!!
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/18 07:53:44
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great job....on the song
death has a way of getting one's full attention.....
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/18 12:02:14
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Nice job all round guys and girls, interesting lyrics put a smile on this furry face. No obvious crits perhaps a tad more slap on the kick but that would be nit picking, I can feel the kick but when the most illustrious bass is playing I can not quite hear it. A round of applause to you all
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/18 14:37:32
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thanks for the compliment Robbie :)
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/18 14:49:26
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WOW! Pleasantly surprised!
First thing I noticed was the mix and the clarity of it. Awesome job.
I agree that this resounds of early Beatles! Great job guys! I really enjoyed listening to this.
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/18 20:28:24
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This is the best sounding production you guys have done. It really shines. Great job to all. Love the song, vocals, and all playing. Super job to all. It sounds great on my system and I am very impressed with the arrangement and mix. The lead vocal really sounds great. Lyrics are really good too.
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/18 21:05:18
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Excellent all the way around. It does indeed have a kind of Sgt. Pepper feel to it. Great mix, playing, vocals, arrangement, etc. The lyrics are really poignant. They confirm my belief that the ultimate in procrastination is life.
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/18 21:37:35
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....it's a song about living, right?
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/19 12:27:55
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...and a song about second+ chances.
Thank you all for your compliments.
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/19 12:47:23
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Notation, the original DAW. Everything else is just rote. We are who we are and no more than another. Humans, you people are crazy. Win 7 x64 X2 Intel DX58SO, Intel i7 920 2.66ghz 12gb DDR3 ASUS ATI EAH5750 650w PSU 4x WD HDs 320gb DVD, DVD RW Eleven Rack, KRK Rokit 8s and 10s sub
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/19 18:42:48
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you're welcome
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/20 07:38:52
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Nice tune, Beatles-esque!
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/20 11:16:31
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I like it!
Is that Geoff Peterson in the song pic?
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/20 11:51:17
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Hey, I really enjoyed this! A lot!
Great performances and mix, sound is perfect for the song .
And a really catchy, hooky tune with a meaty message.
The chorus and "middle bit" are sublime!
Can you tell I liked it?
Congratulations folks!
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/20 12:16:50
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That's really excellent guys. Wonderful laid back, clever and witty song, with a pristine mix to match. Brings to mind Lightning Seeds, The Beautiful South and ELO. Enjoyed that greatly.
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/20 15:24:15
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Thanks for the compliments folks
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/20 21:45:40
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Brilliant! Very Beatle-like.....or Monty Python-ish.
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/21 06:20:51
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I believe this is the best one ever from the Monkeys! Daryl really took it up a few notches with his vocal contributions. The lyric itself is incredible, Not to mention the professionalism that shows in the whole thing from all of you!
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/21 14:26:43
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What a nice surprise! Profound, but enjoyable. You can keep writing songs like this as far as I'm concerned. Carry on.
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/21 19:10:22
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cheers Tim and Lynn and Mike and all - you all rule
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/22 14:44:05
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+1 or 10 to all of the above. Catchy and just slightly twisted lyrics, great vocals, great arrangement, and a perfectly clear (yet punchy) mix. What's not to like? I also get the Beatles vibe - I think it was the dry, upfront vocals against a slightly wet music bed. Of course, it doesn't hurt that there's a British accent on those vocals.
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/23 07:05:12
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Cheers Steve. I have been working on the accent my whole life :)
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Re: The Last Time I Died - an original tune
2014/08/23 07:18:43
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Best one I've heard yet from you guys. Very modern/retro sound, and that mix is awesome! Great job!
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